WizCom Technologies Quicktionary-II User manual

Quicktionary II
Introduction
Congratulations on your choice of a state-of-the-art
Quicktionary-II™, WizCom’s hand-held, bilingual scanning
dictionary. Inside Quicktionary-II’s tip is a sophisticated
electronic eye mounted above two rollers. This eye enables
you to scan in and instantaneously translate a wide range of
printed text.
With Quicktionary-II, you can scan in entire lines of text
and translate the words at the push of a button. If you have
purchased a Quicktionary-II Voice product and are scanning
in English, Quicktionary-II’s powerful text-to-speech
technology reads the scanned text aloud as you are translat-
ing it. In addition, Quicktionary-II contains advanced
editing features that enable you to change the words you’ve
scanned in, as well as manually enter words for translation.
The Opticard on the Quicktionary-II case enables you to
quickly enter words that are inconvenient to scan.
The QuickStart guide included in the Quicktionary-II
package is designed to help you start using your
Quicktionary-II right away. The accompanying CD contains
a movie with additional tips about using Quicktionary-II.
Quicktionary-II can be upgraded, enabling you to add more
dictionaries and interface languages. Upgrading to a
QuickLink Pen™ is also possible, by adding other types of
applications and components.
WizCom does not accept any direct or indirect liability for
financial losses or claims from third parties, resulting from
use of this product and all its functions, or for any damage
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caused by its improper use. WizCom reserves the right to
make technical alternations.
The WizCom Web site is located at
http://www.wizcomtech.com.
Contact us to remain up to date about applications, diction-
aries and other components for your Quicktionary-II.
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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
• Menus and menu options are displayed in bold type
(e.g., the Information option in the Main Menu).
• In the instructions, the word “select” means “scroll to
… and press 2”. For instance, “Select Information”
means to “scroll to Information, then press 2”.
• Sections of this manual referred to by their specific
name are written in italics (e.g., the section Using the
Character Bar).
• The examples in this manual are taken from our
English - German dictionary.
Introduction

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Introduction 1
Conventions 2
Getting Started 5
Package contents 5
Familiarizing Yourself With Quicktionary-II 5
Setting up Your Quicktionary-II 7
Basic Quicktionary-II Commands 7
Learning To Scan 9
Using the Dictionary 11
Input Screen 11
Translation Screen 12
Dictionary Entry Screen 13
Dictionary Entries 14
Menus 20
Quicktionary Menu Options 20
Dictionary 20
Preferences 21
Help 23
Pen Main Menu 24
Main Menu Options 24
Quicktionary 24
PC-Controlled Communications 24
Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
Preferences 24
Information 28
Additional Quicktionary-II Features 29
The Opticard 29
The Editor 30
Editing Commands 33
The Character Bar 34
Using the Character Bar 36
Upgrading Your Quicktionary-II 8
Care and Cleaning 40
Batteries 40
Pen Technical Data 41
Troubleshooting 42
Index 44

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Getting Started
Package contents
Before using your Quicktionary-II, take time to check the
package contents to make sure that you have received all the
following items. If anything is missing, contact your
Quicktionary-II dealer.
• Quicktionary-II unit (in protective case)
•
Quicktionary-II case with Opticard sticker on the bottom
• Two AAA batteries
• Earphone *
• Registration card
• Operation manual
• QuickStart guide
• Quicktionary-II instruction CD
Familiarizing Yourself With Quicktionary-II
Your Quicktionary-II contains the following parts:
Getting Started
•Tip
• Protective cover
Tip
Display
Keypad
Power
button
Protective cover
Built-in
speaker
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• Power button
• Keypad
• Display
• Built-in speaker *
• Battery compartment cover
• Battery compartment
• Flash memory card pocket and connector**
• Earphone outlet*
• PC link connector* *
* Quicktionary-II Voice products only
** Used only for Quicktionary-II upgrade
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PC Link Connector
Earphone outlet

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Getting Started
Setting up Your Quicktionary-II
Step A. Insert Batteries
1. Remove the battery compartment cover from the back
of the Quicktionary-II.
2. Insert two AAA batteries (included in packaging) in
the correct direction.
3. Replace the battery compartment cover.
Step B. Remove Protective Cover
Before scanning, always remove the protective cover from
the tip so that the electronic eye is exposed. Always replace
the cover when you have finished scanning, to avoid damage.
Basic Quicktionary-II Commands
The Quicktionary-II Buttons and Their Basic Functions
The keypad contains seven buttons for operating your
Quicktionary-II. The basic functions of each button are
listed below.
Button Function
1Turns the Quicktionary-II on and off.
2Accesses a list or menu option; enters
a command.
Activates edit mode.
Toggles a checkbox on or off; x= on.
3Returns you to the previous screen or
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Button Function
Returns you to the Input screen from
the Quicktionary Menu.
Exits the Edit menu.
4Scrolls up.
5Scrolls down.
6Scrolls right.
Toggles a checkbox on or off; x
= on.
Toggles inverse text mode on and off
in the Input screen. (An appears in
the upper-right of the display, indicating
that the device is in this mode.)
Double-click: Jumps to the right edge
of the scanned text while in edit mode.
Toggles Reduced Display on in the
Dictionary Entry screen.
7Scrolls left.
Toggles a checkbox on or off; x= on.
Toggles Reduced Display off in the
Dictionary Entry screen.
Double-click: Jumps to the left edge
of the scanned text while in edit mode.
Getting Started
Navigating Menus and Lists
To select a menu or option:
1. Scroll through the menu using 4or 5until the item
you want is highlighted.
2. Press 2.

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To select an entry from a list:
1. Scroll through the list using 4or 5until the entry
you want is highlighted.
2. Press 2.
To select a command button on the display:
1. Scroll to the button using the arrow keys until the
button is highlighted.
2. Press 2.
Error Messages
If an error occurs during operation of your Quicktionary-II,
such as scanning a line of text too quickly, an error message
appears. To close the message, press 2.
Scanning Limitations
Quicktionary-II allows you to scan printed text 6-22 points
in size (up to 8mm) in a wide variety of fonts and in all
colors on contrasting backgrounds except:
• red on white
• white on red
• blue on black
• black on blue
Learning To Scan
This section takes you step by step through the process of
scanning text into Quicktionary-II.
Step A. Turn Quicktionary-II On
Before scanning, remove the protective cover from the tip
and press 1to turn on Quicktionary-II.
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Step B. Select Quicktionary-II’s Default Language
The first time you turn your Quicktionary-II on, you are asked
to select the current dictionary. Scroll to the dictionary you want
using 4or 5, then press 2.The Input screen appears.A red
light blinks in the tip, signifying that you are ready to scan.
Learning To Scan
Note: The red light should blink each time you are about
to scan. If the light does not blink, turn your Quicktionary-
II off, then on again.
Step C. Switch to Left-Handed Use (Optional)
If you are left-handed, switch Quicktionary-II to left-
handed use prior to scanning:
1. Press 3. The Quicktionary Menu appears.
2. Scroll to Pen Main Menu using 5, then press 2.
3. Scroll to the Preferences menu, then press 2.
4. Scroll to the Right-/Left-Handed option, then press 2.
5. With the Left-Handed option displayed, press 2.
The text on the display turns 180º.
6. To return to the dictionary, press 3twice, then press 2.
Scanning instructions are the same for left-handed users.
Step D. Scan Text
1. Place the rollers about 1/2 inch (1 cm.) before the
beginning of the first word of the sample text below:
Quicktionary-II obviates the need for antiquated
translators.
2. Hold the Quicktionary-II with the tip at a 75º-90º
angle from the text you are scanning, with the rollers
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3. Scan gently from left to right. Make sure to keep the
center of Quicktionary-II’s tip aligned with the center
of the letters in the line of text while you scan.
Tip: Keep the side of your hand on the scanning
surface while scanning.
4. When the rollers have passed the end of the line of
text, lift Quicktionary-II off the page. The translation
appears on the display.
Step E. Rescan Inaccurate Text (Optional)
If the scanned text contains errors, rescan the text according
to Step D above.
Using the Dictionary
Once you have selected a dictionary, the Input screen for the
current dictionary is always displayed when you turn
Quicktionary-II on.
Input Screen
The Input screen displays the language in which you are
scanning and the input field, which is highlighted.
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Using the Dictionary
Input Screen
Scan in the text you want to translate according to the
scanning instructions in Learning To Scan, above.
Quicktionary-II processes the text you have scanned and
displays its translation in one of two screens: the Translation
screen or the Dictionary Entry screen. Both are explained in
detail below.
Translation Screen
The Translation screen appears whenever you scan in more
than one word at a time. It is split into two sections. The
upper section displays the scanned text. The lower section
displays the dictionary entry corresponding to the selected
word in the text. The translations start on the next line.
Headword
Word List
sign
Scroll arrow indicates
additional scanned text
Voice icon * Selected
word
Translation Scroll arrow indicates
additional translation
Translation screen
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To use the Translation screen:
1. Press 6and 7to scroll forward and backward
through the scanned text. A right scroll arrow at the
end of the text indicates that you can scroll to the right
to view the continuation of the text. Similarly, when
you scroll right, the left scroll arrow indicates that you
can scroll left to view the previous section of the text.
• As each word in the text is highlighted, the
dictionary entry and translations appear in the
lower screen. If the highlighted word is a
derivative of a dictionary entry, the corresponding
dictionary entry appears. If the highlighted word is
the first word in an idiom, the idiom appears.
• If Auto Speak* is activated (see the section
Quicktionary Menu Options, below),
Quicktionary-II pronounces each word as it is
highlighted.
• If you scroll left to the Voice icon*
Quicktionary-II pronounces the entire line of text.
• You can scan again while in the Translation
screen. The current text is overwritten.
2. Press 5and 4to scroll through the translations in the
lower section of the screen. The scroll arrows to the
right of the dictionary entry indicate in which
direction you can scroll to view more translations.
3. To view the dictionary entry without the scanned text,
press 2. The Dictionary Entry screen appears.
Dictionary Entry Screen
The Dictionary Entry screen displays the dictionary entry
* Quicktionary-II Voice products only
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and translations for a single word. If the scanned word is not
a dictionary entry, but a derivative of one, then the corre-
sponding dictionary entry appears.
• If you scan in a single word, Quicktionary-II jumps
automatically to the Dictionary Entry screen.
• If you press 2from the Translation screen,
Quicktionary-II displays the Dictionary Entry screen,
which shows the dictionary entry and translations for
the highlighted word.
To pronounce the headword displayed in the Dictionary
Entry screen, press 2*.
You can scan again while in the Dictionary Entry screen.
The current text is overwritten.
Dictionary Entries
A dictionary entry contains the following elements:
Using the Dictionary
Dictionary Entry screen
* Quicktionary-II Voice products only
Word List sign
Homonym
number
Headword
Phonetics
Translation
Part of speech
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Headword – A single word or hyphenated word listed in the
dictionary. When the selected word is a derivative of a
dictionary entry, the corresponding dictionary entry appears.
Homonym number***– When the scanned word corre-
sponds to
two or more identical dictionary entries with
separate
meanings, each meaning is a separate entry with its
own number.
Phonetics – The phonetic transcription of the headword. This
appears only when Reduced Display is unchecked. For a
guide to the phonetic symbols used in the dictionary, select
Pronunciation Guide from the Help option in the Quicktionary
Menu. (See the section Quicktionary Menu Options,below.)
Part of speech –Specifies the part of speech represented by
the translation that follows—e.g., verb, adjective or noun.
Some dictionary entries contain several parts of speech.
When the symbol appears to the right of a translation,
continue scrolling downward to view additional translations
of parts of speech.
Idioms – Expressions, phrasal verbs and multiple-word
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Dictionary Entry displaying idiom
First idiom
Last translation
of headword
Translation of idiom
Scroll arrow
indicating
additional
idioms
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Note: If you scan in text containing an idiom,
Quicktionary-II automatically displays the translation of
the idiom when the first word of the idiom is highlighted.
Example: If the scanned text contains the idiom ‘move
in’—e.g., in the scanned text ‘They moved in yesterday’—
the translation of ‘move in’ appears when ‘moved’ is
highlighted.
In addition, dictionary entries contain the following features:
Word List Sign
The Word List sign appears to the right of the headword
when the meaning of the highlighted word is somehow
ambiguous. It indicates that you can access a list of
alternative dictionary entries when:
• The scanned word corresponds to more than one
dictionary entry.
Example: If you scan the word ‘walking,’Quicktionary-II
enables you to choose between the dictionary entries
‘walking’ (adjective and noun) and ‘walk’ (verb and noun) .
Using the Dictionary
nouns containing the headword. These are listed below the
translations of the headword.
Word list for the word ‘walking’

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Using the Dictionary
• The scanned image is incomplete or unclear.
Quicktionary-II gives you a list of possible spellings
from which to choose.
• The scanned word corresponds to two or more
identical dictionary entries with separate meanings
(i.e., homonyms)—for example, ‘stick’ (noun) and
‘stick’ (verb).
• The translation of an idiom corresponds to the
dictionary entry for a word other than the highlighted
word. To view the translation of the highlighted word
only, select the word from the word list.
Example: When the scanned text contains the idiom ‘a
close call’, the translation of ‘a close call’ appears when
‘a’is highlighted. However, this idiom is part of the
dictionary entry for ‘close.’To view the translation of ‘a’,
you must go to the word list and select ‘a’.
To use the word list:
1. Make sure that the word you want is displayed in the
Dictionary Entry screen.
2. Press 3. The word list for the selected word appears.
3. Scroll to the word you want and press 2. The
dictionary entry for the selected word appears.
4. To return to the word list, press 3again.
5. To exit the list without making a selection, press 3.
Homographs*
A homograph is a word that has more than one pronuncia-
tion with a corresponding separate meaning. If, when Auto
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Speak is activated (see the section Quicktionary Menu
Options, below), you scan a homograph, Quicktionary-II
displays a homograph list that shows each homograph and
its corresponding part(s) of speech—e.g., ‘close’ (verb) and
‘close’ (adj.):
Using the Dictionary
Homograph list
• If the homograph is part of a scanned sentence,
Quicktionary-II displays the homograph list when you
highlight the word in the Translation screen. Scroll to
the entry you want and press 2. Quicktionary-II
returns to the Translation screen and automatically
pronounces the selected word.
• If the homograph is the only word you have scanned,
Quicktionary-II automatically displays the homograph
list. Scroll to the entry you want and press 2.
Quicktionary-II displays the Dictionary Entry screen.
Press 2to pronounce the word.
The homograph list does not appear automatically when
Auto Speak is deactivated. Instead, it appears when you
press 2while in the Dictionary Entry screen in order to
pronounce the highlighted word.
Split Verbs***
If you scan in a line of text that contains a split verb (e.g., in
*** Not included with all dictionaries

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Using the Dictionary
German), Quicktionary-II automatically recognizes the verb
and combines the parts. The dictionary entry for the verb is
displayed as soon as you highlight the first part of the verb
that appears in the sentence.
Example: If you scan in the sentence ‘ihr stellt etwas auf’,
the dictionary entry for ‘aufstellen’ appears as soon as
you highlight ‘stellt’.
Compound Words ***
If you scan a word that is not a dictionary entry, but is a
compound word consisting of existing dictionary entries
(e.g., in German), Quicktionary-II separates the compound
word into its respective entries. The translation of the
primary word in the compound word appears first, with the
word list sign next to it.
To display the dictionary entry for another part of the
compound word:
1. Press 2to go to the Dictionary Entry screen (if you
scanned in more than one word).
2. Press 3to display the word list.
3. Scroll to the word you want to translate and press 2.
Example: If you scan the word ‘Sprachgemeinschaft’, the
entry for ‘gemeinschaft’appears. Go to the word list and
select ‘Sprache’to view the translation for that word.
*** Not included with all dictionaries

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Menus
Quicktionary II contains two menus, the Quicktionary
Menu and the Main Menu.
Menus
Quicktionary Menu Options
The Quicktionary Menu contains four menu options. To
display this menu, go to the Input screen and press 3.
Menu options are:
Dictionary
Dictionary contains a series of dictionary tools, as well as
an option for changing the current dictionary:
History
This option displays a list of the most recently translated
words for all dictionaries on the Quicktionary-II, with the
last word you translated at the top of the list. To select one
of these words and view its translation:
1. Select Dictionary, then select History.
2. Scroll through the list to the word you want.
3. Press 2. The dictionary entry appears.
4. Press 3to return to the History list.
5. Press 3again to return to the Dictionary Menu, and
again to return to the Quicktionary Menu.
The History list can store up to 80 words. Once the list is
full, the oldest word is deleted from the list to make room
for the most recent one.
Adjacent Entries
This option displays a list of all headwords in the current
dictionary, placing you on the last word you translated or