Franklin TG-470 User manual

User’s Guide
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TG-470

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Key Guide
Function Keys
Goes to the Translator Entry screen. In
the Translator toggles between the
Source and Target languages.
Goes to the Phrases menu.
Goes to the Databank menu.
Goes to the Calculator.
Goes to the Converter menu.
Toggles between Home and World Time.
Goes to the Games menu.
Turns the unit on or off.
Cycles through the 12 available symbols.
Goes to the Settings menu.
Shifts to type capital letters and
punctuation marks.

In the Translator, returns to the Entry
screen. At the entry screen, clears the
typed letters. In the Calculator, clears all
entries. In the Converter, Databank and
Games, goes to the main menu.
Cycles through the available accents.
Goes back one step. Erases a letter at
the Entry screens.
At menus and Translator entries, pages
down. At data entry screens, enters a
space.
Enters a word or selects an item. In the
Calculator, performs a calculation. In the
Databank goes to the number field.
Direction Keys
Move in the indicated direction.
Goes to the next entry.
Goes to the previous entry.

Calculator Keys
Q–P Types numbers.
A(1/x) Calculates a reciprocal.
S(√x) Calculates a square root.
D(x
2
)Squares a number.
F(%) Calculates a percentage.
G(.) Inserts a decimal point.
H(+)/J(-) Adds, subtracts, multiplies
K(x)/L(÷) or divides numbers.
Z(+/-) Changes the number on the screen to a
negative or positive number.
X(
M +) Adds the number on the screen to the
number stored in memory.
C(
M –) Subtracts the number on the screen from
the number stored in memory.
V( MR ) Recalls the number stored in memory.
B(
MC )Clears the memory.

Getting Started
Your TG-470 is powered by one CR2032, 3-volt
battery. Before using the device, gently pull the
battery insulation tab to remove it. Use a paper
clip to gently press the RESET button on the
back of the device. See “Resetting Your TG-
470” for details.
Warning! Pressing the RESET button with
more than light pressure may permanently
disable the device.
Replacing the Battery
Replace the battery when you see the low
battery indicator.
Warning!! If the battery wears out completely,
or if you take more than a few seconds while
changing the battery, any user-entered
information will be erased. You should always
keep written copies of your important
information.
Follow these instructions to install or replace
the battery.
1. Turn the unit off and then turn it over.
2. Gently push the tab on the battery cover and
pull the cover off.
3. Use a paper clip, if necessary, to remove the
old battery.

4. Install the new battery positive side facing up
in place of the old battery.
Note: Do not remove the foam protector from
the other battery slot or attempt to install a
battery there. Your device only functions with
the battery where it was pre-installed.
5. Replace the battery cover.
To Set or Change the Message Language
The first time you use this translator, you must
set the Message language. The Message
language is the language of screen instructions
and menu items.
Press the letter for the language you want: E
for English, Ffor French, Dfor German, Ifor
Italian, Sfor Spanish, Nfor Dutch, Pfor
Portuguese, Rfor Russian, Cfor
Czechoslovakian, Mfor Hungarian, Ofor
Polish and Tfor Turkish.
To change the Message language, follow the
steps below.
1. Press .
2. Use to highlight Message Language and
press ENTER to select it.
3. Use to move the highlight to the language
you want.
4. Press ENTER to select it.

To Set Source and Target Languages
The Source (From:) language is the language
in which you enter a word at the Translator
Entry screen. The Target (To:) language is the
language in which you wish to view the
translation. To select Source and Target
languages, do the following.
1. Press .
2. Press ENTER to select Language.
The From language flashes.
3. Use or to select the Source language
and press ENTER or .
The To language flashes.
4. Use or to select the Target language
and press ENTER.
5. Press to return to the Translator Entry
screen.
You can toggle between the Source and Target
languages at the Translator Entry screen by
pressing .

To Change the Settings
When using this translator, you can adjust the
screen contrast, the shutoff time and the type
size. The shutoff time is how long your TG-470
stays on if you forget to turn it off.
1. Press .
2. Press or to highlight the item you
want and press ENTER to select it.
3. Use the arrow keys to adjust the selected
setting.
4. Press ENTER to confirm the change.
Press BACK to leave the setting unchanged.
5. Press to return to the Translator Entry
screen.

Using the Clocks
The clock lets you set a Home Time and view
local times in 45 cities around the world. You
must set the Home Time before viewing World
Times as World Times are based on Home
Time.
To Set Home Time
1. Press .
You see Home City on the screen.
2. Press Sto enter the setting mode.
3. Press ENTER to select Set Time Format.
Press or to cycle through the 12- and
24-hour Day/ Month/Year formats. Press
ENTER to save your selection.
4. Press to highlight Set DST and press
ENTER to select it.
Press or to toggle between DST On
or DST Off. Press ENTER to select your
choice.
5. Press to highlight Set Time and press
ENTER to select it.