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.

Press or until the current hour is
displayed. Press to move to minutes, then
press or until the current minute is
displayed.
Press ENTER to set the time.
6. Press to highlight Set Date and press
ENTER to select it.
Use or to move to the next or previous
field. Use or to scroll to the current
day/month/year. Press ENTER to set it.
7. Press to highlight Set Home City and
press ENTER to select it.
Press or until your local city is
displayed. Press ENTER to select it.
8. Press CLEAR or BACK to exit setting mode.
To View World Time
1. Press until you see World City.
2. Press or to view the date and time in
the list of available cities.

You can also set a city to be the World City you
first view when you enter World Time.
1. Press until you see World City.
2. Press Sto enter Setting Mode.
3. Press to highlight Set World City and
press ENTER to select it.
Press or until the city you want is
displayed. Press ENTER to select it.
4. Press CLEAR or BACK to exit setting mode.
CITY ABBREVIATION CITY ABBREVIATION
LONDON LON SINGAPORE SIN
LISBON LIS TOKYO TYO
PARIS PAR ADELAIDE ADL
BERLIN BER SYDNEY SYD
ROME ROM GUAM GUM
AMSTERDAM AMS NOUMEA NOU
BARCELONA BCN WELLINGTON WLG
MADRID MAD AUCKLAND AKL
BRUSSELS BRU TONGA TNG
HELSINKI HEL MIDWAY ISLANDS MID
CAIRO CAI HONOLULU HNL
MOSCOW MOW ANCHORAGE ANC
RIYADH RUH LOS ANGELES LAX
TEHRAN THR DENVER DEN
DUBAI DXB CHICAGO CHI
KABUL KBL NEW YORK NYC
KARACHI KHI TORONTO YYZ
DELHI DEL CARACAS CCS
DHAKA DAC RIO DE JANEIRO RIO
YANGON RGN MID ATLANTIC MAT
BANGKOK BKK FERNANDO DE NOAH FER
BEIJING BEI AZORES ISLANDS AZO
HONG KONG HKG

Translating Words
You can use this translator to translate words
from a Source language to a Target language.
Press to toggle between the current
Source and Target languages. You can change
the Source and Target languages at any time.
Please see “To Set Source and Target
Languages” to learn how.
1. Press to go to the Translator Entry
screen.
The entry language will be your Source
language.
2. Type a word to look up.
You can type accent marks, diacritical marks
and capital letters, but they are not needed to
find matches.
To type accents, type the letter first then press
ACNT.
To type a punctuation mark, type the letter first
then press SYMB repeatedly until you see the
one you want.

3. Press ENTER.
The message Found: number flashes on the
screen followed by the list of words and/or
phrases.
4. Use or to move the highlight to the
word or phrase you want and press ENTER to
see its translation.
If there is more than one screen of data, use
or SPACE to read.
5. Press BACK to return to the list.
6. Press CLEAR to start a new search.
Translating Phrases
Note: The phrases in this product are listed in
the current Source language. To find
translations of phrases, do the following.
1. Press .
2. Use or to move the highlight to the
category you want and press ENTER to select
it.
If necessary, use or to move the
highlight to the sub-category you want and
press ENTER to select it.
You can also type the name of the item you
are looking for, or you can type a letter to go to

the first category or sub-category starting with
that letter. Once you type a letter, a small
Seach entry screen appears.
3. Use or to move the highlight to the
phrase you want.
You can also type a word you are looking for,
or you can type a letter to go to the first phrase
starting with that letter.
4. Press ENTER to see the translation.
If there is more than one screen of data, use
to read.
5. Press BACK to return to the list.
6. Press CLEAR to return to the Phrases menu.
Press to return to the Translator Entry
screen.

Using the Databank
This product has a databank that can save as
many as 100 names and phone numbers. The
total amount of names and numbers that you
can save depends upon the number of
characters in each entry.
To Add an Entry to the Phone List
1. Press .
2. Press ENTER to select New Entry.
3. Type a name and then press ENTER.
Each name can contain up to 30 characters,
including spaces, with letters appearing as
capitals. Note: Accented characters are not
supported in the phone list.
To delete a character, press BACK.
4. Use the numbered keys to type a phone
number and then press ENTER to store your
data.
Note: You cannot type letters in a phone
number.
Warning! Your phone list information is safely
stored in memory as long as the battery supplies
power. However, if the battery loses all power, this
information will be permanently lost. Always keep
written copies of your important information.

To View the Phone List
1. Press .
2. Use , if necessary, to highlight View:…
Entries, then press ENTER.
3. To view an entry, use or to find it, or
type the name you want to see.
4. Press or to view an entry if it is too long
to fit on the screen.
To Edit Phone List Entries
1. Press .
2. Press to highlight Edit Entry and then
press ENTER to select it.
3. Use or to find the entry you want or
type the name you’re looking for, then press
ENTER.
4. Edit the name field, then press ENTER to
move to the number field.
Press BACK to delete a character to the left of
the cursor.
5. Edit the Number field, then press ENTER to
save all changes.
Press CLEAR to return to the Databank menu
without saving your changes.

To Delete an Entry from the Phone List
1. Press .
2. Use to highlight Delete Entry and press
ENTER to select it.
3. Use or to find the entry you want or
type the name you’re looking for, then press
ENTER.
4. Press Yto delete the entry or Nto cancel the
deletion.
Note: Y and Nrepresent Yes and No and
change with the selected Message language.
For example, if French is the selected
Message language, these would be Oand N.
To Erase All the Phone List Entries
Warning! This procedure permanently erases
all the names and numbers in your phone list.
1. Press .
2. Use to highlight Erase All Data and press
ENTER to select it.
3. Press Yto erase all the entries or Nto cancel
the deletion.

Using a Password
You can use a password to keep the
information in the Databank private. The
password is requested when the unit is turned
on and the Databank is accessed.
Password Warnings
Warning! After you set the password, you must
enter it to access the databank for the first time
during a session. Always record your password
and keep it in a separate place.
If you forget the password, you must reset the
unit to access the databank.
Use the end of a straightened paper clip to
gently press the reset button located on the
back of your unit.
If the unit does not reset after pressing the
reset button, remove the battery, wait at least
two minutes, and then re-install it. For battery
instructions, see “Replacing the Battery”.
Warning! Resetting the unit erases all user-
entered information. Always keep written
copies of your data.

To Set a Password
1. Press .
2. Use to highlight Set Password and press
ENTER to select it.
3. Type a password and then press ENTER.
Your password can have up to 8 letters.
You are prompted to retype your password.
4. Type your password again exactly as you did
the first time.
5. Press ENTER to confirm and enable your
password.
To test the password, press twice, press
, type the password, and press ENTER.
To disable the password, repeat Steps 1 and 2
above, and press ENTER when Enter New
Password is displayed.