Franklin Princeton Review SAT-2400 User manual

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Table of Contents
1. Introducing the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Pocket Prep™ for the NEW SAT . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
2. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Installing or Replacing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Resetting Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Using the Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Key Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Using the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Changing the Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
3. Reviewing Preparation Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Highlighting Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Using Bookmarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
4. Taking the Practice Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Take a Practice Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Reading Instructions and Passages . . . . . . . . .28
Answering the Essay Question . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Answering Other Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Reading Test Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
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5. Using Reference Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Using the Dictionary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Using the Thesaurus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Using the Grammar Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Using the User Word List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Using the Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Playing Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Copyrights, Trademarks, and Patents . . . . . . . . . . .57
FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Limited Warranty (U.S. only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Limited Warranty (EU and Switzerland) . . . . . . . . . .61
Limited Warranty
(outside U.S., EU and Switzerland) . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
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1. Introducing the
Pocket Prep™ for the NEW SAT
Welcome to the 2005 edition of the Pocket Prep™ for the
NEW SAT*. The SAT-2400 is a powerful, electronic
reference that lets you study the areas covered in the exam,
take practice tests, evaluate your performance and improve
skills - all in an effort to get the best SAT score you can.
With the Pocket Prep™ for the NEW SAT, you can:
• read preparation materials including strategies for taking
the new SAT, information about the design of the exam,
and tutorials focused on verbal, math, and vocabulary
skills;
• bookmark sections or words to review later;
• practice with three full exams that can be timed and
scored;
• time your practice tests by counting up or down with the
clock;
• use the calculator to help solve math problems.
• review answers and explanations;
• diagnose and compare your performance with reports
that you can format;
• find over 100,000 words with comprehensive definitions,
most of which contain parts of speech and usage
examples;
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* 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.

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• see a word’s synonyms, antonyms, and other related
words using the built-in thesaurus;
• use the Grammar Guide, a comprehensive outline of
English grammar;
• create your own list of study words in the user word list;
• improve your spelling and vocabulary by playing fun and
educational games - Letris, Word Dozer; Flash Cards,
SAT Drills and Grammar Guide Quizzes.
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.
✓Help is Always at Hand
You can view a help message at any screen by pressing
. Use the navigation button to scroll through the text.
To exit help, press .
During practice tests, press to access reference
information for the current question, if available. To exit
reference information, press . Press to access a
help menu. Press Ato view instructions for the current
question or press Bto view a help message. In each
case, use the navigation button to scroll through the text.
To exit instructions or help, press .

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2. Getting Started
Before you begin using the Pocket Prep™ for the NEW
SAT, you must:
• install the batteries,
• perform a system reset, and
• turn on the unit.
As you use the Pocket Prep™ for the NEW SAT, you may
want to change settings, such as the font size and contrast.
It is highly recommended that you set the clock before
starting a practice test. If you do not set the clock, the time
stamp for the practice test will be inaccurate.
Installing or Replacing Batteries
Your unit comes with and is powered by four (4) AAA
batteries. Install the batteries provided in the packaging to
start using the unit. Replace the batteries as soon as the
low battery warning is displayed.
Follow these instructions to install or replace the batteries.
1. Press to turn your unit off and turn it over.
2. Lift the battery cover on the back of your unit by
pushing up on the catch.

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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 any user-
entered information may be erased. You should always
keep written copies of your important information.
Battery disposal: Do not dispose of batteries with
normal household waste. Please obey your local
regulations when disposing of used batteries.

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Battery Precautions
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be re-
charged. Never recharge batteries that come with
the unit.
• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the
unit 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
unit.
• To avoid damage caused by leakage of the battery
fluid, replace the battery or batteries once every two
years regardless of how much the unit has been
used during that time.
• Should a battery leak, the unit 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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Resetting Your Device
If the keyboard fails to respond or if the screen performs
erratically, perform a system reset by following these steps.
1. Use a the blunt end of a paper clip to gently
press the reset button on your unit.
The reset button is recessed in a pin-sized hole on
the back of the unit.
Warning! Pressing the reset button with more than
light pressure may permanently disable your unit.
The message, “Initializing...Keep data found in
memory?” is displayed.
Note: This message refers to user-entered
information not the text of the books. User-entered
information includes practice test scores,
bookmarks, the user word list, and any settings you
may have changed.

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2. Press (the left arrow key), if necessary, to
highlight Yes and press (ENTER).
Select No to clear all user-entered information.
If you select No, the message “Erase data. Are you
sure?” is displayed. Select Yes to erase all user-
entered information. Select No to preserve the data.
✓Resuming Where You Left Off
When you turn off the Pocket Prep™ for the NEW SAT
and turn it on again, the Princeton Review logo flashes
and the last screen you viewed is displayed.

Using the Special Features
The Pocket Prep™ for the NEW SAT is equipped with
several special features.
On/Off: Turns the unit on and off.
Answer/Menu Keys: Each of these keys corresponds to a
menu, an answer in a practice test, or a function in the
reference material. For details, please see the “Key Guide”
on page 12.
5-Way Navigation Button: This button moves the highlight
or page in the indicated direction – up, down, left or right.
Press the center of the button to begin a highlight, select an
item, or enter a word.
Battery Compartment: The battery compartment is located
on the back of the unit. It holds four (4) AAA batteries.
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On/Off
Answer/
Menu
Keys
5-Way
Navigation
Button
{AA
C
D
EE
B

Key Guide
Answer Keys
A- EIn a practice test, selects the respective multiple
choice answer.
Menu Keys
AIn the Home menu, goes to the SAT Prep menu.
In the calculator, divides numbers. In the
dictionary or thesaurus, adds a word to the user
list. In SAT Drills, displays answers.
BIn the Home menu, goes to the Practice Tests
menu. At the calculator, multiplies numbers. In
the thesaurus, goes to the dictionary. In the
dictionary, goes to the thesaurus.
CIn the Home menu, goes to the Reference
menu. At the calculator, subtracts one number
from another. In SAT Drills, goes to the
calculator.
DIn the Home menu, goes to the Settings menu.
In the calculator, adds numbers. In the user
word list (word detail screen), deletes the
current word.
EIn the calculator, computes the result of a
calculation. In the user word list (word detail
screen), erases the entire list.
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Function Keys
Turns the unit on and off.
Goes to the Home menu. Accesses reference
material for test questions.
Backs to the previous state or erases a letter.
Adds a bookmark at the current location or
question; goes to the Bookmarks menu.
Displays a help message or instructions for a
test question.
Direction Keys
When the the center of the button is pressed,
begins a highlight, selects an item, or enters a
word in an entry. This key is referred to as
ENTER throughout this guide.
Moves the highlight or page in the indicated
direction - up, down, left or right. The left and
right arrows go to the previous or next word,
item or entry. These keys are referred to as the
arrow keys throughout this guide.
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Using the Menus
When you turn on the unit for the first time, the Home menu
is displayed. The Home menu is the default state for the
unit. It contains four (4) icons that represent the following
menus: SAT Prep, SAT Practice Test, Reference, and
Settings.
Start from Home
Use the Home menu to quickly access study materials,
practice tests, and settings.
To access this menu, press . The following icons are
displayed.
Goes to the SAT Prep menu.
Goes to the SAT Practice Tests menu.
Goes to the Reference menu.
Goes to the Settings menu.
✓Follow the Arrows
The flashing arrows to the top, right of the screen show
which arrow keys you can press to move around menus
or view more text.
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Changing the Settings
When using the Pocket Prep™ for the NEW SAT, you can
adjust the text size, the screen contrast, the timer, and the
shutoff time. You can also set the date and time, select
which reference material you want to look up words, and
pick your test report options.
Set the Date and Time
Set Date and Time enables you to set the date and time.
The date and time are used to time stamp and accurately
record your practice tests.
To set the time and date, follow these steps.
1. Press .
2. Use the arrow keys to highlight Settings and
press ENTER.
The Settings menu is displayed.
3. Press ENTER to select Set Date and Time.

The Set Date and Time screen is displayed.
4. Press the left and right arrow keys to adjust the
year.
5. Press the down arrow key to move to the next
field.
6. Continue using the arrow keys to adjust the
settings and move between the fields.
7. Press to return to the Settings menu.
Set the Screen Contrast
Screen Contrast enables you to set how light or dark the
screen is displayed. To set the screen contrast, follow these
steps.
1. From the Settings menu, press the down arrow
to highlight Screen Contrast.
2. Press ENTER to select it.
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The Screen Contrast screen is displayed.
3. Press the left and right arrow keys to decrease
and increase the screen contrast.
4. Press to return to the Settings menu.
Set the SAT Report Options
SAT Report Options enable you to change the settings for
displaying practice test scores and percentages. To set the
SAT Report Options, follow these steps.
1. From the Settings menu, press the down arrow
repeatedly to highlight SAT Report Options.
2. Press ENTER to select it.

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The SAT Report Options screen is displayed.
3. Press the up and down arrow keys to move to
different fields.
4. Press ENTER to select the field.
You can sort the report by Question Type or by Test
Sequence.
Question Type sorts by the kind of question, such as
“Error Identification” and “Sentence Completion”.
Test Sequence sorts the report by the test section.
You can select what answers you want to include in
your report.
All Answers displays all questions.
Incorrect Answers displays all incorrectly answered
questions.
Marked Answers displays all those questions you
marked to review while you were taking the test.
Note: Highlight Go to detailed report and press
ENTER to view any saved reports.
5. Press to return to the Settings menu.

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Change Other Settings
To change the text size, auto shutoff, default lookup, and
timer settings, follow these steps.
1. From the Settings menu, press the down arrow
repeatedly to move to the setting you want.
The highlight flashes on the current setting.
2. Press the right and left arrow keys to change the
setting.
Text Size enables you to set the size of the font
displayed on screen. The font size can be small,
medium or large. By default, the setting is medium.
The Auto Shutoff time is how long your unit stays on
if you forget to turn it off. Choose to automatically
shut off the unit in 2, 3, 5 or 10 minutes. Note: The
unit does not automatically turn off during a timed
practice test. Shutoff is disabled when the timer is
operating. Shutoff resumes when the time has
expired or the timer is turned off.
The Default Lookup is the reference book that is
opened when you want to look up a highlighted
word in text. Mark Dict to look up highlighted words
in the dictionary or Thes to look up highlighted
words in the thesaurus.
Test timer visible enables you to display or hide the
timer.
Count up or Count down enables you to set the way
the timer counts.
3. Press to return to the Home screen.