Franklin SCD-787 User manual

SCD-787
USER’S GUIDE
Speaking Executive
Dictionary
with Thesaurus

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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................4
Using the Special Features ........................6
Key Guide ....................................................8
Installing Batteries ......................................12
Installing Book Cards .................................14
Selecting a Book .........................................15
Using Function Keys in Book Cards ........16
Using the Main Menu ..................................17
Viewing a Demonstration or Tutorial ........18
Changing the Settings ...............................20
Finding Dictionary Entries .........................22
Hearing Words ............................................26
Using the Thesaurus ..................................28
Viewing Confusables ..................................30
Highlighting Words .....................................31
Finding Letters in Words ...........................33
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Using Learning Tools .................................35
Using My Word List ....................................41
Using Signs, Symbols and Tables ............46
Playing Games ............................................48
Using the Clock ..........................................61
Using the Databank ....................................62
Using the Calculator ...................................66
Using the Metric Converter ........................68
Using the Currency Converter ..................69
Transferring Words Between Books .........70
Resetting Your Unit ....................................71
Copyrights, Trademarks, and Patents ......72
Disclaimer of Warranties ............................72
FCC Notice ..................................................73
Limited Warranty (U.S. only) .....................74
Limited Warranty (EU and Switzerland) ....76
Limited Warranty (outside U.S.,
EU and Switzerland)....................................76
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Introduction
Welcome to the world of Franklin. This Franklin
model is specially designed to sit on your desk
and is a powerful, electronic reference with a built-
in dictionary, plus one slot in the bottom for a
BOOKMAN®Book Card. With the 11th Edition of
Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, you can:
• find over 200,000 words with comprehensive
definitions, most of which contain parts of
speech and usage examples;
• see a word’s synonyms, antonyms, and other
related words using the built-in thesaurus for
Franklin;
• let state-of-the-art spell correction help you
find the word you’re looking for;
• hear the pronunciation of headwords and
definitions;
• use the Grammar Guide, a comprehensive
outline of English grammar that includes fun
quizzes and lessons;
• learn a new word every time you turn the unit
on;
• use the MatchMaker function to find words of
whose spelling you are unsure, or to help
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solve crossword puzzles;
• browse the SAT* Word List, which contains
words most commonly found on the
Scholastic Assessment Test;
• improve your spelling and vocabulary using
the Learning Tools;
• create your own list of study words in My
Word List;
• play 12 fun and educational games, including
Letris, Word Dozer, Hangman, Anagrams,
Jumble, Word Builder, Word Train, Letter
Poker, Word Deduction and Link Four.
This model includes an organizer that features a
clock, databank, calculator, metric converter and
currency converter. To learn more, read this
User’s Guide.
✓About Screen Illustrations
Some screen illustrations in this User’s Guide
may differ slightly from what you see on
screen. This does not mean that your unit is
malfunctioning.
*SAT is a registered trademark of the College Entrance
Examination Board, which was not involved in the
production of, and does not endorse, this product.

Using the Special Features
Your unit is equipped with several special features
that many, but not all BOOKMAN®Book Cards
use. To learn if you can use the special features
with a particular book card, read its User’s Guide.
Function Keys: Each of these keys corresponds
to the dictionary or organizer function that
appears directly above it on the screen.
Speakers: The speakers are located on the
front of the unit, on either side of the screen.
Battery Compartment: The battery
compartment is located on the bottom of the
unit. It holds two C batteries.
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Speakers
Function Keys

Book Card Slot: The card slot is located on the
bottom of the unit. It enables you to read electronic
books purchased from franklin.com and is
compatible with most BOOKMAN and BMC cards.
Volume Control: The dial, located under the
headphone jack, controls the volume of the
speaker or headphones.
Headphone Jack: The headphone jack is
designed for 3.5 mm, 35 ohm impedance stereo
headphones. Caution: Monophonic
headphones will not work with this unit.
USB Port: Plug in a USB cable here to connect
the Collegiate Dictionary to your PC.
RESET
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Book
Card
Slot
USB
Port
Volume Control
Battery Compartment
Headphone
Jack

Key Guide
Dictionary Keys†
DICT Goes to the dictionary.
THES Goes to the thesaurus.
GAMES Goes to the Games menu.
LEARN Goes to the Learning Tools menu.
CONF Displays Confusables for an entry.
Organizer Keys†
CLOCK Goes to the Clock.
DATA Goes to the Databank menu.
CALC Goes to the Calculator.
CONV Goes to the Converter.
CURR Goes to the Currency Converter.
Function Keys
Turns your unit on or off.
Goes to the dictionary Word Entry
screen, except in the organizer. Clears
the Calculator. In the Metric Converter
and Databank, goes to its main menu.
Backs up, erases a letter, or turns off
the highlight at an entry.
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†Each unlabeled key beneath the screen corresponds to
the function displayed at the bottom of the screen directly
above that key. Press the corresponding key to perform
the function you want.

Enters a word, selects an item, or
begins a highlight in an entry.
Says a word.
Goes to the organizer: Clock,
Databank, Calculator, Metric Converter
and Currency Converter.
Displays the main menu for the
dictionary.
Displays a help message.
At a Word Entry screen, types a ?to
stand for a letter in a word. At a menu,
displays a menu item. At a dictionary
entry, displays the headword. In
games, reveals the word and forfeits
the game.
In the Databank entry screen, types an
underscore.
Exits the book you were reading.
Shifts to type capital letters and
punctuation marks.
Shifts to allow prev, next, pg up, pg
down and to type a hyphen (-).
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Combination Keys*
+Speaks a definition.
+At a dictionary entry, pages up or
down.
+At a dictionary entry, displays the
next or previous entry.
+Transfers a word between books.
+JTypes a hyphen.
+MIn the Databank entry screen,
types @.
+Types an apostrophe.
+Types a slash.
+At the Word Entry screen, types
an asterisk to stand for a series of
letters in a word. In games, gives
a hint.
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*Hold the first key while pressing the second.
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Direction Keys
Move in the indicated direction, left
( ), right ( ), up ( ), or down ( ).
At menus and dictionary entries,
pages down. At the Word Entry
screen, types a space.
Calculator Keys
A(1/X)Calculates a reciprocal.
S(√X)Calculates a square root.
D(X2)Squares a number.
F(%) Calculates a percentage.
G(.) Inserts a decimal point.
H(+) Adds two values.
J(-) Subtracts one value from another.
K(x) Multiplies two values.
L(÷) Divides one value by another.
Z(+/-) Changes the number on the screen
to a negative or positive number.
X(M+) Adds the number to the number
stored in the memory.
C(M-) Subtracts the number from the
number stored in the memory.
V(MR)Recalls the number stored in the
memory.
B(MC)Clears the memory.
Clears the calculation(s).

Installing Batteries
Your unit is powered by two C batteries. Follow
these instructions to install or replace them.
1. Turn your unit off and turn it over.
2. Lift the battery cover on the back of your
unit by pushing up on the catches.
3. Remove the old batteries, if necessary.
4. Install the batteries following the +/-
markings in the battery compartment.
5. Replace the battery cover.
Warning: If the batteries wear-out completely, or
if you take more than a few seconds while
changing the batteries, any information that was
entered in the built-in book or book card may be
erased. You should always keep written copies
of your important information.
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+
C
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+
C
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Battery disposal: Do not dispose of batteries with
normal household waste. Please obey your local
regulations when disposing of used batteries.
Battery Precautions
•Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be re-
charged. Never recharge batteries that come
with the device.
•Rechargeable batteries are to be removed
from the device before being charged.
•Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged
under adult supervision.
•Only batteries of the same or equivalent type
as recommended are to be used.
•The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
•Do not expose batteries to direct heat or try to
take batteries apart. Follow the battery
manufacturer’s instructions for battery use.
•Always remove a weak or dead battery from
the device.
•To avoid damage caused by leakage of the
battery fluid, replace the battery or batteries
once every two years regardless of how much
the device has been used during that time.
•Should a battery leak, the device may become
damaged. Clean the battery compartment
immediately, avoiding contact with your skin.
•Keep batteries out of reach of small children. If
swallowed, consult a physician immediately.
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Installing Book Cards
Your unit contains a built-in dictionary. You can
purchase more titles on BOOKMAN®Book Cards
at www.franklin.com. To install a book card,
follow these steps.
1. Turn your unit off and turn it over.
2. Remove the blank protector or any other
book card that might be installed.
3. Align the tabs on the book card with the
notches in the slot.
4. Press the book card down until it snaps into
place.
Warning: Never install or remove a book card while
your unit is on. Any information that was entered in
the built-in book or book card will be erased.
RESET
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Selecting a Book
Once a book card is installed in the unit, you can
select the book you want to use.
1. Turn your unit on.
2. Press CARD.
Icons appear for each available book. The
built-in book is highlighted.
3. Press or to highlight your selection.
4. Press ENTER to select it.
5. Press CARD to return to the Card menu.
✓ BOOKMAN Card Troubleshooting
Make sure your book card is installed correctly. If
your card is performing erratically, follow the reset
instructions in “Resetting Your Unit”on page 71. If
this does not fix the problem, remove the card and
then remove the white rubber strip located between
the two metal pins. Clean the rubber strip with your
fingers and then replace it making sure it is
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Using Function Keys in Book Cards
The function keys appear beneath the screen of
your unit. These keys correspond in the order
listed to the dictionary and organizer keys at the
bottom of the screen. The dictionary function
keys change with the book card. The organizer
function keys are unaffected. Note: Once you
access the organizer from a book card, you will
exit the book card. You must press CARD and
select your book card to return to it.
The function keys on your unit correspond to the
function keys on your card as illustrated below.
This key
may not
be
assigned
a function
when
using a
book
card.
Function
keys on
unit
Function
keys on
book card

Using the Main Menu
When you press MENU, you will see eight
icons. Use these to quickly take you to different
parts of your dictionary. Use the arrow keys to
highlight the icon you want and press ENTER.
Understanding the Menu
Goes to the dictionary Word Entry
screen.
Goes to the thesaurus Word Entry
screen.
Goes to Learning Tools.
Goes to the Games menu.
Goes to the Grammar Guide.
Goes to Signs, Symbols and Tables.
Goes to My Word List.
Goes to the Tools menu.
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Viewing a Demonstration or Tutorial
You can view a demonstration or tutorial of this
dictionary any time you want.
1. Press MENU.
2. Use the arrow keys to highlight and
press ENTER.
3. Press to highlight either Tutorial or
View Demo and press ENTER.
To stop the demonstration or exit from the
Tutorial and go to the Word Entry screen,
press CLEAR.
To go to the main menu, press MENU.
When a book card is installed in your unit,
select View Demo from the Setup menu to see
the demonstration for that card.
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✓Learn a Word
Your dictionary comes with a Learn a Word
feature to help you increase your vocabulary.
Each time you turn your dictionary on, you
can see a different headword and definition. If
you wish to turn this feature on, press MENU.
Highlight and press ENTER. Press
ENTER again to select Settings. Use or
to turn the feature on or off and press CLEAR
when done.
✓Follow the Arrows
The flashing arrows to the right of the screen
show which arrow keys you can press to
move around menus or view more text.
✓Help is Always at Hand
You can view a help message at any screen
by pressing HELP. Press or to read. To
exit help, press BACK.