franklin spanish professor user guide

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USERS GUIDE / MAN UAL DEL USUARIOBOOKMAN II

Spanish Professor Profesor de ingls

BES-1840


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Table of Contents

Ke y G uide ........................................... ...................................... .................................. 4

Insta lling Ba tte rie s ....................................... ....................................... ........................ 6C ha ng ing the La ng ua g e ........................................................................................... 6Using the Sp e c ia l Fe a ture s ........................................................................................ 7Insta lling Bo o k C a rd s ................................... ...................................... ........................ 8Se le c ting a Bo o k ........................................................................................................ 8Bo o kc a rd C olo r Ke ys ................................................................................................. 9

Using the M a in M e nu ................................... ...................................... ........................ 9V iew ing a De m o nstra tio n o r Tuto ria l ...................................................................... 10C ha ng ing the Se tting s ............................................................................................. 10Tra nsla ting Sp a nish Wo rd s ................................. ....................................... ............... 11Tra nsla ting Eng lish Wo rds .......................... ...................................... ........................ 12Find ing Le tte rs in Wo rd s .................................. ....................................... .................. 13Hig hlighting Wo rd s ................................................................................................... 1 4Hea ring Words .......................................................................................................... 14Using Le a rn ing Exe rc ise s ...................................... ....................................... ............ 15Using the G ra m m a r G uide ....................................... ...................................... ......... 17A d va nc e d V e rb C o njug a tio ns ............................................................................... 18Tra nsla ting Tra ve lle rs Phra se s .................................. ...................................... ......... 20Using M y Word List ................................................................................................... 22Pla y ing the G a m e s ...................... ...................................... ...................................... 24Using the C a lc ula to r ................................................. ....................................... ........ 27Using the C on ve rte r ................................................................................................. 28Tra nsfe rring Wo rd s Be tw e e n Bo o ks ......................................................................... 29Re se tting Yo ur Pro d uc t ............................................................................................ 29C o p y rights, Tra d e m a rk s, a nd Pa te nts .................................. .................................. 30FC C N o tic e ...................................... ....................................... .................................. 30Lim ite d Wa rra n ty ( U.S. o nly) .................................... ...................................... .......... 31


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Welcome to the world of Franklin. This Franklin model is a powerful, electronic

reference with a built-in book, plus one slot in the back for a book card. With thespeaking Spanish Professor , you can: find over 2,500,000 translations, with comprehensive definitions, most of which

contain parts of speech and usage examples; conjugate words quickly and easily;

let state-of-the-art spell correction help you find the word youre looking for; hear the pronunciations of headwords, definitions and travellers phrases; use the Grammar Guide, a comprehensive outline of Spanish and English grammar

that includes fun quizzes and lessons; learn a new Spanish word every time you turn the unit on;

use the MatchMaker function to find words of whose spelling youre unsure, or tohelp solve crossword puzzles;

improve your spelling and vocabulary using the learning exercises ; create your own list of study words in M y Word List; play ten fun and educational games, including Hangman, Conjumania, Gender Tutor,

Word Train, Guess that Word, Word Auction and Word Blaster.Your Franklin model also comes with a calculator and a metric and currency converter.To learn more, read this Users Guide.

Introduction


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Key Guide

Color KeysColor KeysColor KeysColor KeysColor Keysconj Conjugates a word.lang Toggles the entry language

between Spanish and English.dict Goes to the dictionary.

learn Goes to the Exercises menu(for learning exercises).

Function KeysFunction KeysFunction KeysFunction KeysFunction KeysTurns the product on or off.

help Displays a help message.When at an inflection screen,displays Grammar Guidesection about the inflection youwere viewing.

clear In the dictionary, goes to theWord Entry screen. Clears thecalculator. In the converter,goes to its main menu.

say Says a word. Speaks travellersphrases.

back Backs up, erases a letter, orturns off the highlight at anentry.

enter Enters a word, selects an item,or begins a highlight in an entry.

menu Displays the main menus for

the dictionary.?* At the Word Entry screen,

types a ? to stand for a letter ina word. At a menu, displays amenu item. At a dictionaryentry, displays the headword. In

games, reveals the word andforfeits the game.cap Shifts to type capital letters

and punctuation marks.fn Shifts to allow prev , next , pg

up , pg dn and to type a hypen

(- ) or .Toggles between the calculatorand converter.

card Exits the book you werereading.

Direction KeysDirection KeysDirection KeysDirection KeysDirection KeysMove in the indicated direction.

space At menus and dictionaryentries, pages down. At theWord Entry screen, types aspace.


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Key Guide

Combination Keys*Combination Keys*Combination Keys*Combination Keys*Combination Keys*fn + At a dictionary entry, pages

or up or down.fn + At a dictionary entry, displays

or the next or previous entry.

cap + At a menu, goes to the firstor or last item. At a dictionary

entry, goes to the start or endof the entry.

fn + Transfers a word betweencard books.fn + j Types a hyphen.fn + n Types an .fn + ?* Goes to the travellers

phrases menu.cap + ?* At the Word Entry screen,

types an asterisk to stand for

a series of letters in a word.In games, gives a hint.

Calculator/ConverterCalculator/ConverterCalculator/ConverterCalculator/ConverterCalculator/Converter

KeysKeysKeysKeysKeysa (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.z (+/-) Changes the number on the

screen to a negative or positivenumber.

x (M+) Adds the number to the

number stored in the memory.c (M-) Subtracts the number from thenumber stored in the memory.

v (MR) Recalls the number stored inthe memory.

b (MC) Clears the memory.

* Hold the first key while pressing the second.


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Installing Batteries

Your unit is powered by four AAA batteries.

Follow these easy instructions to install orreplace them.1. Lift the battery cover on the top

right of your unit by pushing upthe tab.

Follow the illustration on the back of the unitwhen installing the batteries.

2. Insert the two top batteries withthe positive terminal facing outand the two bottom batteries withthe negative terminal facing out.Note: If the battery door does not shut,please check the position of the batteries.

3. Replace the battery cover.Warning: If the batteries wear-out completely,or if you take more than approximately a minutewhile changing the batteries, any informationthat was entered in the built-in book or bookcard will be erased. You should always keepwritten copies of your important information.

AAA +-AAA +-

A A A + - A A A + -AAA AAA

AAA _ +AAA

Changing the Language

Message LanguageMessage LanguageMessage LanguageMessage LanguageMessage Language

When you turn on this product for the first time,you must choose the message language. Pressa for English or pressb for Spanish.

The message language is the language ofprompts, help, and other messages. You canchange the message language after your initialdecision. See Changing the Settings to learnhow.Entry LanguageEntry LanguageEntry LanguageEntry LanguageEntry LanguageThe entry language is the language in which youenter words at the Word Entry screen. Thisdetermines which dictionary you will use,Spanish or English.

1. Press menu .2. Use the direction keys to highlight, and then press enter to

access the Spanish-to-Englishdictionary.Select at the icon menu to go to the

English-to-Spanish dictionary.Or you can presslang at the Word Entryscreen to switch between Spanish and


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v

Volume Control

v

Headphone Jack

Using the Special Features

A/ C Adaptor Jack

v

AC Adaptor Jack: The AC/ DCadaptor is in the 9 volt range within acurrent range of 200 to 300 milliam-peres.

+

This symbol indicates that the inner coreof the plug of an AC adaptor is negativeand that the outer part of the plug ispositive. If the symbol on your AC/ DCadaptor does not match the abovesymbol, confirm its compatibility at itsplace of purchase.Speaker: The speaker is located on theback of your unit, above the book cardslot. For best results, do not cover thespeaker with your hand.

Your unit is equipped with several specialfeatures that many, but not all BOOK-MAN book cards use. To learn if you canuse the special features with a particularbook card, read its Users Guide.

Headphone Jack: The headphone jack is designed for 3.5 mm, 35 ohmimpedance stereo headphones.

Caution: Monophonic headphones willnot work with this unit.

Volume Control: The dial, locatedunder the headphone jack, controls thevolume of the speaker or headphones.


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Installing Book Cards

Removing Book CardsWarning: Never install or remove a bookcard while your product is on. Anyinformation that was entered in the built-inbook or book card will be erased.

About Screen IllustrationsSome screen illustrations in this UsersGuide may differ slightly from what you seeon screen. This does not mean that yourproduct is malfunctioning. The examples in

the English half of this manual use English asthe message language.

1. Turn your unit off.

2. Turn your unit over.3. Align the tabs on the book card withthe notches in the slot.

4. Press the book card down until itsnaps into place.

Once a book card is installed in the product, you

can select which book you want to use.1. Turn your product on.2. Press card .

These are sample books.3. Press or to highlight your

selection.For information on available FranklinBookman products, highlight theBookman Info Icon, .

4. Press enter to select it.5. Press card to return to the card

menu.

Selecting a Book

Help is Always at HandYou can view a help message at anyscreen by pressing help . Press space or to read. To exit help, press clear .


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Using the Main Menu

RED

GREEN

YELLOW

BLUE

The red, green, yellow, and blue keys on

your product change functions according tothe book card you select. Their functionsare labelled on individual cards.

Bookcard Color Keys

When in your book card:

For Pressthe red key conj

the green key lang

the yellow key dict the blue key learn

You can also press and hold fn to learnhow the color keys on yourbook card correspond to the main keys on your

product .

Goes to the English-to-Spanish dictionary.

Goes to the Spanish-to-English dictionary.Goes to the Exercises menu (for learningexercises).

Goes to the Games menu.

Goes to the English conjugation prompt.

Goes to the Spanish conjugation prompt.

Goes to the English travellers phrasesmenu.

Goes to the Spanish travellers phrasesmenu.

Goes to M y Word List.Goes to the Tools menu.

Understanding the Menu

When you press menu , you will see ten

icons. Use these to quickly take you todifferent parts of your Spanish Professor.

Use the arrow keys to highlight the iconyou want and press enter .


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You can view a demonstration or tutorial of

this dictionary at any time.1. Press menu .

2. Use the arrow keys to highlightand press enter .

3. Press to highlight either Tutorial orView Demo and press enter .

To stop the demonstration or exit fromthe Tutorial and go to the W ord Entryscreen, press clear .To go to the main menu, press menu .

When a book card is installed in yourproduct, select View Demo from theSetup menu to see the demonstration forthat card.

Changing the SettingsViewing a Demonstration orTutorial

When using this dictionary, you can activate the

Learn a Word feature, or adjust the screencontrast, the shutoff time, the type size, and themessage language. The shutoff time is howlong your product stays on if you forget to turn ioff.1. Press menu in the dictionary,

calculator, or converter.2. Use the arrow keys to highlight

and press enter .3. Settings will be highlighted. Press

enter to select it.

4. Press or to move to Learn a Word , Contrast , Shutoff , Type Size , or Mensajes (Message language ).

5. Press or to change thesetting.Your changes are automatically saved.

6. Pressenter

when done.Press clear to return to the Word Entryscreen

Follow the ArrowsThe flashing arrows on the right of thescreen show which arrow keys youcan press to move around menus orview more text.


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Learn a New Word

Your dictionary comes with a Learn a Word feature to help you increaseyour Spanish or English vocabulary.Each time you turn your SpanishProfessor on, you can see a randomheadword taken from the dictionary.

If you wish to turn this feature on,press menu . Highlight and pressenter . Press enter again to select

Settings . Press or to turn thefeature on and press enter when

done.The entry language determines thelanguage of the words youll beshown. For example, if Spanish is thecurrent entry language, you will beshown Spanish words with theirEnglish t ranslations. To learn how tochange the entry language, see Changing the Language on page 6.

Changing the Settings Translating Spanish Words

Your Spanish Professor is fully bilingual. Try

translating a Spanish word.1. Press lang to change the entry

language from English to Spanish, ifneeded.

2. Type a word (e.g., estudiar ).To erase a letter, pressback . To type ac-cents, type the letter (e.g.,e ) and pressrepeatedly until the accent you want appears(e.g., ). If you want to type an , then hold

fn and pressn . To type a capital, holdcap and press a letter key. To type a num-

ber, hold fn and pressq -p . To type a hy-phen, hold fn and press j .

3. Press enter to view the Englishtranslation.

Press say to hear the word pronounced.Press space or to scroll.

4. Hold fn and press or to

view the next or previous definition.5. Press clear when done.


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Translating Spanish Words

Understanding Definitions

Dictionary entries consist of headwords,parts of speech, the translation, and/ or defi-nitions. Other forms of the word may followthe headword. Capitalized words indicate thecategory for which the word is used. Afterthe translation or definition, you may see a

list of usage examples.1. In the Spanish Word Entry

screen, type saber .2. Press enter .

Translating English Words

You can also use the Spanish Professor totranslate English words into Spanish.1. Press lang to change the entry

language from Spanish to English, ifneeded.

2. Type a word (e.g., read ).To erase a letter, pressback . TO typeaccents, type the letter (e.g.,e ) and press

repeatedly until the accent you wantappears (e.g., ). To type a capital, hold

cap and press a letter key. To type anumber, hold fn and press q -p . To

type a hyphen, hold fn and press j .3. Press enter to view the Spanishtranslation.

Press sa y to hear the word pronounced.Press space or to scroll.

4. Hold fn and press or to viewthe next or previous definition.

5. Press clear when done.

Explanation of GendersSpanish nouns are different thanEnglish nouns in that they must eitherbe masculine or feminine. Eachdefinition of a noun indicates whichgender it is with m or f .

Misspelling WordsIf you enter a misspelled word, a list

of correct ions appears. Highlight theword you want and then press enter to see its dictionary entry.


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Choosing Multiple Forms

Some words in this dictionary havemore than one form (e.g. s, si). Whenthe word you are looking up hasmultiple forms, the different formsappear in a list .

Simply highlight the form you wantand press enter to see its dictionaryentry. For example, enter si at theSpanish Word Entry screen.

Highlight the form you want and pressenter to see its dictionary entry. To go

back to the Multiple Forms list, pressback .

Translating English Words

If you are uncertain about how to spell a word, typea question mark (?) in place of each unknown letter.To find prefixes, suffixes, and other parts of words,type an asterisk (V) in a word. Each asterisk standsfor a series of letters.Note: If you type an asteriskat the beginning of a word, it may take a little whileto find the matching words.1. Press lang , if needed, to switch to

the Spanish Word Entry screen, ifneeded.

2. Type a word with ?s and ]s.

To type an asterisk, hold downcap and press?* .

3. Press enter .

4. Press to move the highlight tothe word you want and press enter to view its definition.


Finding Letters in Words


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Another way to look up words is by highlightingthem in dictionary entries or word lists. You canthen findtheir definitions or phrases, hear thempronounced, or add them to My Word List.1. At any text, press enter to start the

highlight.

To turn the highlight off, pressback .

2. Use the arrow keys to move the highlightto the word you want.

To Press define the word enter find a phrase fn + ?* hear the word say

add word to M y Word List learn 3. Press clear when done.

Highlighting Words Hearing Words

The speaking Spanish Professor canpronounce the words that appear onalmost any screen - in definitions, spellcorrection lists, My Word List , and games.When you want to hear how a word ispronounced, just highlight it and press sa y .To adjust the volume, turn the volume

control on the side of the unit. You can plugheadphones into the headphone jack whichis just above the volume control. Try thisexample.1. Type a word at the Word Entry

screen. For example, type telfono .

2. Press sa y to hear it pronounced.3. Press enter to see its definition.


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Using Learning Exercises

Using learning exercises, you can read culturalnotes, test your spelling, improve yourvocabulary, browse the TOEFL Test WordList, and get grammar guidance.

Cultural Notes1. Press menu , highlight and press

enter .

Or you can press learn .2. Use to highlight Cultural Notes

and press enter .You can choose to read either Englishcultural notes which refer to the UnitedKingdom and the United States, orSpanish cultural notes which refer toSpain and Latin America.

Speaking Spelling Bee1. Press menu , highlight and press

enter .

Or you can press learn .2. Use to highlight Speaking Spelling Bee and press enter .You can choose My Speaking Spelling Bee (English) which uses English wordsfrom My Word List,M y Speaking

Hearing Words

4. Press say to hear the headword

pronounced.5. Press enter to start the highlight.

6. Move the highlight to a word youwant to hear.

7. Press say to hear the highlightedword pronounced.

8. Press clear when done.To learn how to hear travellersphrases, see Translating TravellersPhrases on page 20.

TOEFL and the Test of English as a Foreign Language are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS)This product is not endorsed or approved by ETS.


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Spelling Bee (Spanish) which usesSpanish words from M y Word List, orTOEFL Test Speaking Spelling Bee which uses words from the TOEFL Test Word List.

3. Highlight the list you want andpress enter .A word will be pronounced for you to spell.Press cap + ?* to hear it again.

4. Type in the word you just heardand press enter to see if youspelled it right.Press enter to see the translation. Pressback to return to Speaking Spelling Bee.6. Press space for a new word.


Flashcards1. Press menu , highlight and press

enter .Or you can press learn .

2. Use to highlight Flashcards andpress enter .You can choose My Flashcards (En- glish) which uses English words from

M y Word List,M y Flashcards (Span- ish) which uses Spanish words from


M y Word List, orTOEFL Test Flash- cards which uses words from theTOEFL Test Word List.

3. Highlight the list you want and pressenter .

A word will be displayed on the screen foryou to study or define. Presss ay to hear

it. Pressenter

to see the definition. Pressback to return to Flashcards.4. Press space to see a new word.5. Press clear when done.

Viewing the TOEFL Test Word List

1. Press menu , highlight and pressenter .Or you can press learn .

2. Use to highlight TOEFL Test Word List and press enter to view the list.Press or to scroll.

You can also type the first few letters of aword to find it on the list (e.g., typecol tofindcollaborate ).Press enter or conj at any word to viewits translation or to conjugate it. Press

say to hear it. Press back to return tothe list.


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Using the Grammar Guide

Your Spanish Professor includes ahelpful grammar guide that describesparts of speech. To use the grammarguide, follow these instructions.

From the Exercises Menu1. Press menu .

2. Highlight and then pressenter .

Or you can press learn .3. Press to highlight Grammar

Guide and then press enter .

4. Press to highlight the topic youwant to study and then pressenter .

5. Press space or to read.6. Press fn + or to view the

next or previous topic.

Using the Grammar Guide

From an Inflection Screen

1. Press menu , highlight or ,and then press enter .

2. Type a word to conjugate (e.g.,leer ), and then press conj .

3. Press fn + or repeatedly

to find the tense you want to readabout in the Grammar Guide.

4. Press help .

Information about the tense will bedisplayed along with usage examples.

5. Press back to return to the inflec-tion screen or press clear to returnto the Word Entry screen.

Advanced Verb


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Conjugations show inflections, orchanges in a words gender, tense, etc.This dictionary includes extensive inflec-tions of nouns, verb, modifiers, and otherwords.

From the Icon Menu1. For example, press menu , use the

arrow keys to highlight (Span-ish Conjugation) and then pressenter .

To choose English conjugation, press. You can also press conj and

then lang to choose the language.2. Type a word (e.g., estudiar ).3. Press conj .

If needed, highlight the part of speechor t ranslation you want and pressenter .

These are the principal forms of theSpanish verb estuidar . The Englishtranslations are below each Spanish

Advanced VerbConjugations Advanced Verb Conjugations

4. Press space or to scroll.

Press?*

to display the root word.5. Press either conj or hold fn andpress repeatedly to view moreinflections.If the word is a noun, an adjective, or anothermodifier, then there wont be any other inflec-

tions.6. Press clear when done.From a Dictionary EntrySome words have different parts of speech or mul-tiple translations. You can easily find which part ofspeech or specific translation you will need to conjugate by first looking up the word and then press-ing conj . Follow this example.1. Press menu , use the arrow keys to

highlight , and then pressenter .

To choose English, select . You can also

press conj and then lang to choose the lan-guage.2. Type a word (e.g., saber ).3. Press enter to look it up.


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Read the definition to find the verb you want(e.g.,to know ).

4. Press conj to conjugate theheadword, saber .Highlight the part of speech you want (e.g.,verb ) and press enter . Then highlight thetranslation you want (e.g.,know ) and press

enter .

These are the principal forms of the Spanishverb saber . The English translations arebelow each Spanish inflection.

5. Press space or to scroll.Press ?* to display the root word.

6. Press either conj or hold fn andpress repeatedly to view moreinflections.If the word is a noun, an adjective, or anothermodifier, then there wont be any other inflec-tions.


Advanced Verb Conjugations

Accenting Letters

You can look up accented wordswithout typing accents. If there are noMultiple Forms, the Spanish Profes-sor will take you directly to the word.If there are Multiple Forms, you willhave to choose the correct word from

a Multiple Forms list. See ChoosingM ultiple Forms on page 13 for moreinformation.Remember, if you want to enter anaccent yourself, type the letter andpress until the appropriate accent

appears. You can also holdcap

andpress n to get an .

Getting Grammar GuidanceWhen viewing inflections, you canpress help to go directly to theGrammar Guide and view detaileddescriptions of how to use theinflections you were viewing alongwith usage examples.


d d b Translating Travellers


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Viewing English Inflections

If you are unfamiliar with inflections, itmay be helpful to look at some inflectedforms of English verbs. Switch the entrylanguage back to English, type write ,and press conj to see the differentforms of the English verb to write .

This will give you a good idea of eachinflection form.

Verb ConjugationsThe Spanish Professor conjugates verbsinto the following forms: present,imperfect, preterite, future, conditional,present subjunctive, imperfectsubjunctive, imperfect subjunctive 2,present perfect, pluperfect, preteriteanterior, future perfect, conditionalperfect, present perfect subjunctive,pluperfect subjunctive, pluperfect

subjunctive 2, imperative, presentprogressive, and past progressive.

There are two ways in which you can

translate several helpful phrases incategories ranging from Emergencies toBusiness Communication to Time &Dates .

Browsing Through Phrases

1. Press menu .2. Use the arrow keys to highlight

and then press enter to viewthe English phrases.

Press to view the Spanish

phrases.

You can also hold fn and press?* to go straight to the Phrases

menu in the same language as thelookup language.

Translating Traveller sPhrases

T l i T ll Ph T l i T ll Ph


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3. Press or to highlight the

category you want and pressenter .

4. Press or to highlight the phraseyou want to translate and then pressenter .

To hear a phrase pronounced, pressenter to start a higlight, use the arrow

keys to highlight the speaker symbol,, in front of the phrase you want to

hear, and then press enter to hear it.

Searching for a Specific Phrase

1. Press clear and then press lang toselect the look-up language, ifneeded.

2. Type a keyword for which youd liketo find a phrase (e.g., ticket ).

3. Hold fn and press ?* .

To hear a phrase pronounced, pressenter to start a higlight, use the arrow

keys to highlight the speaker symbolin front of the phrase you want tohear, and then press enter to hear it.

4. If more than one phrase is found,press space or to scroll.

Translating Travellers Phrases Translating Travellers Phrases

U i M W d Li U i M W d Li t


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You can save up to 40 words total, in

both English and Spanish, in My WordList for personal study or review. MyWord List is saved between sessions un-less your product is reset.

Adding Words from the Exer-

cises Menu1. Press menu .

Or you can press learn and then pressenter .

2. Highlight and then pressenter .

3. Press lang to switch from the En-glish to the Spanish List, ifneeded.

4. Press or to highlight Add a

word and press enter .5. Type a word.

Using My Word List

6. Press enter to add the word.


Adding Words from the Word En-try ScreenYou can also add words to M y Word Listdirectly from the Word Entry screen.1. Press clear .2. Press lang to choose the language

of the word you want to add (e.g.,Spanish).English words will be added to the En-glish List; Spanish words will beadded to the Spanish List.

3. Type the word you want to add toyour word list (e.g., elegante ).

4. Press learn .

Using My Word List

Using My Word List Using My Word List


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Using My Word List

Viewing My Word List

1. Press menu .Or you can presslearn and then pressenter .

2. Highlight and then press enter .

3. Press lang to switch to the English or

Spanish List, if needed.English list: Empty (or Spanish list: Empty )will be displayed if either is empty.

4. English List (or Spanish List ) will behighlighted. Press enter to view thelist.

This is a user list of one word.Press say to hear the word pronounced.

5. Highlight a word on the list.6. Press enter to view its definition(s) or

conj to view its inflections.

Your selection is included in the menuitem.

5. Press enter to add the word.6. Press clear to return to the Word

Entry screen.

Adding Highlighted WordsYou can also add words to M y WordList from definitions and correctionlists. First highlight a word and thenpress learn . Add your word will behighlighted. Press enter to add the

word.

Using My Word List

Pla ing the GamesUsing My Word List


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Playing the Games

You have seven fun games to choose from.

Changing Game SettingsBefore you play, you can choose thesource of the words, the skill level, thelanguage, and whether or not graphics willbe used.1. Press menu , highlight and press

enter .2. Hold down cap and press to

highlight Game Settings and pressenter .

3. Use or to move to Words orSkill.Words chooses the source of thewords: All of them, TOEFL Test List,My Word List, or Enter your own.Skill determines how easy or difficult agame is.

4. Use or to change the setting(s)you want.

5. Press enter when done.

Removing a Word from My Word List

1. Press menu .Or you can press learn and then pressenter .


3. Press lang to switch to the English orSpanish List, if needed.

4. Select Delete a Word and then highlightthe word you want to delete.

5. Press enter to delete that word.

Erasing My Word List

1. Press menu .Or you can press learn and then pressenter .


3. Press lang to switch to the English or

Spanish List, if needed.4. Select Erase the List .

Press y to erase the list or press n tocancel.Note: When you erase one list, the otherlist is not erased.

Using My Word List

Playing the Games Playing the Games


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Selecting a Game

In the Games list, use or to move thehighlight to the game of your choice and pressenter .

Getting Help in the GamesDuring any game you can read instructions bypressing help .You can get a hint by holdingcap and pressing

?* or reveal the game word by pressing?* .You can hear the game word at the end of around by pressings ay .Note : If you reveal the game word, you lose

the round.

Playing the Games Playing the Games

place of the corresponding questionmark(s). To see the translation of thegame word, press enter . Press back toreturn to the game.

Conjumania! Conjumania! teaches verb conjugations. Itshows you an infinitive verb and asks youto enter a conjugation. Your conjugationmust be spelled correctly, includingaccents. Type your guess and then pressenter . To see the translation of the game

word, press enter . Press back to returnto the game. To try a new conjugation,

press enter .Gender Tutor Gender Tutor asks you to guess thegender of Spanish nouns. Press m formasculine and f for feminine. To see thetranslation of the game word, pressenter . Press back to return to the game.

Word Train In Word Train, you and the train take turnstyping letters to form a word. Whoevertypes the last letter of the word wins. Toview the letters you can type at your turn,hold cap and press ?* . Press ?* to end

HangmanHangman selects a mystery word andchallenges you to guess it letter by letter. Theletters of the mystery word are hidden byquestion marks. The number of guesses

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Using the Calculator Using the Calculator


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Making Calculations1. Press until you see the

calculator.

2. Type a number.Note: q-p will type numbers 0-9automatically. You can type up to 10digits. To type a decimal, press g (.).To change the sign of a number, pressz (+/-).

3. Press a math function key.

4. Type another number.5. Press enter .

To repeat the calculation, press enter

again.6. Press clear to clear the currentcalculations

Using the Calculator

Press...a (1/x)d (x 2 )f (%)s ( x)z (+/ -)

To Calculate...reciprocalssquarespercentagessquare root snegative numbers

Using the Calculator Memory1. In the Calculator, make a calcula-

tion or type a number.2. To add the number on the screen

to the number stored in memory,press x (M+). To subtract thenumber on the screen from thenumber stored in memory, press c (M-).

M indicates the number is stored inmemory.

3. To retrieve the number frommemory, press v (MR).

4. To clear the memory, press b (MC).

Using the Calculator

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The converter allows you to convert measure-ments and currency.

Making Metric Conversions1. Press until you see the

Conversions menu.

2. Use to select a conversioncategory (for e.g., Weights ).

3. Select a conversion (for e.g.,grams/ounces ).

4. Type a number after one of theunits.Note: q-p will type numbers 0-9 automati-cally. Press or to move between thelines. Press back to delete a number.

5. Press enter to convert it.

Using the Converter

Making Currency Conversions

1. Press until you see theConversions menu.2. Use to select Currency Con-

verter and press enter .You can also press cap + to highlightCurrency Converter which is at thebottom of the Conversions menu.

3. Enter a conversion rate.The rate should be in units of theother currency per one unit of thehome currency (n other/ 1 home).

4. Enter an amount for the home orother currency.Press or . to move between thelines. Use back to delete a number.

5. Press enter to convert it.

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If the keyboard fails to respond, or if thescreen performs erratically, perform asystem reset by following the steps be-low.1. Hold clear and press (on /of f ) .

If nothing happens, try S tep 2.2. Use a paper clip to gently press

the reset button on your unit.The reset button is recessed in a pin-sized hole to the right of the bookcard slot.

Warning! Pressing the reset buttonwith more than light pressure may per-manently disable your product. In addi-tion, resetting product erases settingsand information entered in its built-inbook, and in an installed bookcard.

Resetting Your ProductBetween Books

This unit may change operating modes due toElectrostatic Discharge. Normal operation of this unitcan be re-established by pressing the reset key, ,or by removing/ replacing batteries.

v ResetButton

This dictionary can transfer words w ithcertain other BOOKM AN book cards.To send a word to another book, youmust first install a book card in yourproduct, and that book card must beable to send or receive words in theselected language. To learn if a bookcard can send or receive words, read

its Users Guide.1. Highlight a word in this dictio-nary.To highlight a word in a dictionaryentry, press enter to st art thehighlight, and use the arrow keys to

move the highlight t o the word youwant.2. Hold fn and press card .3. Highlight the icon of the other

book.4. Press enter .

The word you highlighted appears inthe other book.5. Press enter again if needed to

search for that word.

Copyrights, Trademarks, andPatents FCC Notice


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Model BES-1840: Spanish Professor/ Profesor de ingls Batteries: four AAA (not included) Size: 15 x 11.8 x 3.0 cm Weight: 198.4 g 2000 Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc., Burlington,N.J. 08016-4907 USA. All rights reserved. 1993 Larousse Bordas

All rights reserved.FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE.U.S. Patents 4,490,811; 4,830,618; 4,891,775;5,113,340; 5,203,705; 5,218,536; 4,406,626;5,295,070; 5,497,474; 5,627,726; 5,396,606;5,333,313Euro. Pat. 0 136 379PATENTS PENDING.ISBN 1-56712-518-2

Patents

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits aredesigned to provide reasonable protection againstharmful interference in a residential installation. Thisequipment generates, uses and can radiate radiofrequency energy and, if not installed and used inaccordance with the instructions, may cause harmfulinterference to radio communications. However, there

is no guarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installation. If this equipment does causeharmful interference to radio or television reception,which can be determined by turning the equipment offand on, the user is encouraged to try to correct theinterference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipmentand receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuitdifferent from that to which the receiver isconnected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TVtechnician for help.

NOTE: This unit was tested with shielded cables onthe peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be usedwith the unit to insure compliance.

NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for anyradio or TV interference caused by unauthorizedmodifications to this equipment. Such modificationscould void the users authority to operate theequipment.

FCC Notice

Limited Warranty (outside U.S.)This product, excluding batteries, is guaranteed byFranklin for a period of one year from the date of pur-chase. It will be repaired or replaced with an equivalent

product (at Franklins option) free of charge for any de-fect due to faulty workmanship or materials.Products purchased outside the United States thatare returned under warranty should be returned to theoriginal vendor with proof of purchase and descriptionof fault. Charges will be made for all repairs unlessvalid proof of purchase is provided.

This warranty explicitly excludes defects due to mis-use, accidental damage, or wear and tear. This guaran-t d t ff t th t t t i ht

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LIMITED WARRAN TY, DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED REMEDY

(A) LIMITED WARRANTY. FRANKLIN WARRANTS TO THE ORIGINAL END USER THAT FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR FROM

THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE AS EVIDENCED BY A COPY OF YOUR RECEIPT, YOUR FRANKLIN PRODUCT SHALL BEFREE FROM DEFECTS IN M ATERIALS AND WORKM ANSHIP. THIS LIMITED W ARRANTY DO ES NOT INCLUD E DAMAGE DUE TOACTS OF GOD, ACCIDENT, MISUSE, ABUSE, NEGLIGENCE, MODIFICATION, UNSUITABLE ENVIRONMENT OR IMPROPERMAINTENANCE. THE SOLE OBLIGATION AND LIABILITY OF FRANKLIN, AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITEWARRANTY, WILL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT WITH THE SAME OR AN EQUIVALENT PRODUCT OF THE DEFECTIVE PORTIONOF THE PRODUCT, AT THE SOLE OPTION O F FRANKLIN IF IT DETERMINES THAT THE PRODUCT WAS DEFECTIVE AND THEDEFECTS AROSE WITHIN THE DURATION OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY. THIS REMEDY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FORBREACH OF THIS W ARRANTY. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YO U CERTAIN RIGHTS; YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER LEGISLATEDRIGHTS THAT MAY VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JU RISDICTION.

(B) DISCLAIMER OF W ARRAN TIES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRAN TIES EXPRESSLY RECITABOV E, THIS FRANKLIN IS PROVIDED ON AN AS IS BASIS, WITHOUT ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR COND ITIONS,EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NO T LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES O F MERCHAN TABLE QUALITY, M ERCHAN TABILITY OFITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR THOSE ARISING BY LAW, STATUTE, USAGE OF TRADE, OR COURSE OF DEALING.THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY FRANKLIN AND D OES NOT INCLUDE BATTERIES,CORROSION OF BATTERY CON TACTS OR AN Y OTHER DAMAGE CAUSED BY BATTERIES. NEITHER FRANKLIN NO R OURDEALERS OR SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY INDIRECT,INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OFREVENUE OR PROFIT, LOST OR DAM AGED D ATA OR OTHER COM MERCIAL OR ECONOM IC LOSS, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEENADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, O R THEY ARE OTHERWISE FORESEEABLE. WE ARE ALSO NOTRESPON SIBLE FOR CLAIMS BY A THIRD PARTY. OUR MAXIMUM AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU, AND THAT OF OUR DEALERAND SUPPLIERS, SHALL N OT EXCEED THE AMO UNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE FRANKLIN PRODUCT AS EVIDENCED BY YOURPURCHASE RECEIPT. YOU ACKNO WLEDG E THAT THIS IS A REASO NABLE ALLOCATION O F RISK. SOM E STATES/ COUNTRIESDO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAM AGES, SO THEABO VE LIMITATION M AY NO T APPLY TO YO U. IF THE LAWS O F THE RELEVANT JURISDICTION DO NOT PERMIT FULL WAIVEROF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, THEN THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATIOOF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY GRANTED HEREIN.

(C) WARRANTY SERVICE: UPON DISCOVERING A DEFECT, YOU MUST CALL FRANKLINS CUSTOMER SERVICE DESK, 1-800-266-5626, TO REQUEST A RETURN MERCHANDISE AUTHORIZATION ( RMA ) NUM BER, BEFORE RETURNING THE PRODUCT(TRANSPORTATION CHARGES PREPAID) TO:FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS, INC.ATTN: SERVICE DEPARTMENTONE FRANKLIN PLAZABURLINGTON, NJ 08016-4907

IF YOU RETURN A FRANKLIN PRODUCT, PLEASE INCLUD E A NOTE WITH THE RMA, YOUR NAM E, ADDRESS, TELEPHONENUMBER, A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DEFECT AN D A COPY OF YOUR SALES RECEIPT AS PROOF OF YOUR O RIGINALDATE OF PURCHASE. YOU M UST ALSO WRITE THE RMA PROM INENTLY ON THE PACKAG E IF YOU RETURN THE PRODUCT,OTHERWISE THERE MAY BE A LENGTHY DELAY IN THE PROCESSING OF YOUR RETURN. W E STRONGLY RECOMMEND USINGA TRACKA BLE FORM OF DELIVERY TO FRANKLIN FOR YOUR RETURN.

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