Ectaco Besta CD-72 User Manual

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Index

Precautions ....................................................... 1
Introduction to the Unit
1. Product Layout ................................................ 2
2. Keyboard Buttons............................................ 4
4. Indicator Descriptions.................................... 14
User Guide
1. Main Power.................................................... 15
1.1 How to Install/ Replace the Battery ........................ 15
1.2 To Recharge the Battery ......................................... 16
2. Main Menus ................................................... 17
3. Input Methods ................................................ 19
3.1 Inputting English with Keyboard............................. 19
3.2 Inputting Special Symbols with Keyboard ............. 19
3.3 Inputting Chinese with Keyboard ........................... 19
3.4 English Phonetic Symbol soft Keyboard ............... 23
4. Editing data.................................................... 24
5. System Reset for the First Use..................... 25
6. Default System Settings................................ 26
Dictionaries
Features............................................................ 27
1. English-Chinese Dictionary ........................... 31
1.1 Input and Search..................................................... 31
1.2 Special Searching Methods ................................... 32
1.2.1 Wildcard Search............................................ 32
1.2.2 Secondary Search......................................... 33
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1.3 Related Data Search ............................................... 34
1.4 Cross Search .......................................................... 35
1.5 Storing Data ............................................................ 36
1.6 Item Index ................................................................ 36
1.7 Reserving Entered Words ...................................... 36
1.8 Pronunciation .......................................................... 37
1.9 Repeat and Repeat................................................. 37
1.10 Single/Double Window(s) .................................... 38
2. Oxford Advance Dictionary............................ 39
2.1 Copyright Notice/Introduction ................................. 40
3. Four Country Dictionary ................................ 41
4. Cambridge Encyclopedia .............................. 42
4.1 Input and Search..................................................... 42
5. Chinese-English Dictionary ........................... 43
6. Chinese Dictionary ........................................ 44
7. Net Dictionary................................................ 45
8. User’s Dictionary........................................... 46
8.1 Create New Data .................................................... 46
8.2 Input and Search..................................................... 46
9. Travel Dialogues............................................ 48
9.1 Reading Dialogues ................................................ 48
9.2 Full Text Search....................................................... 49
9.3 Cross Search .......................................................... 50
9.4 Pronunciation and Follow Reading........................ 50
9.5 Storing Data ............................................................ 50
10. Basic Words 2000....................................... 51
11. Word Structure............................................ 52
12. Review and Self-test ................................... 53
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12.1 Review................................................................... 53
12.2 Self-test ................................................................. 54
12.2.1 Eng-Chi Test/Oxford Test ............................ 54
12.2.2 Vocabulary................................................... 56
12.2.3 Word Browser ............................................. 56
12.2.4 Word Browser ............................................. 56
12.2.5 Sentence Making ......................................... 58
12.2.6 Sentence Review ........................................ 60
Study
Features............................................................ 61
1. Japanese 50.................................................. 63
2. Extend Dictionary .......................................... 64
3. Reference Material ........................................ 65
3.1 Common Epigraph ................................................. 65
3.2 Eight Character of One’s Birth................................ 65
3.3 Blood Group Analyze ............................................... 66
3.4 Health Guide ........................................................... 67
3.5 Male English Name ................................................ 68
3.6 Female English Name ........................................... 69
4. eBook City ..................................................... 70
5. Word World................................................... 71
5.1 Smart Search .......................................................... 71
5.2 Words Test .............................................................. 71
5.2.1 Setting............................................................ 72
5.2.2 View ............................................................... 72
5.2.3 Recite ............................................................ 73
5.2.4 Recall ............................................................ 74
5.2.5 Spell............................................................... 74
5.2.6 Review ........................................................... 75
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6. Interactive English ......................................... 76
6.1 Scene ...................................................................... 76
6.2 Conversations......................................................... 77
PIM
Features............................................................ 80
1. Name Card.................................................... 83
1.1 Creating/Storing New Data .................................... 83
1.1.1 Selecting a Portrait........................................ 85
1.1.2 Set the Displaying Items .............................. 86
1.1.3 Lock/ Unlock Data ......................................... 86
1.2 The Index Screen .................................................... 87
1.3 Detail View............................................................... 87
1.4 Modifying Data......................................................... 88
1.5 Duplicating Data ..................................................... 88
1.6 Deleting Data .......................................................... 88
1.7 Index Search ........................................................... 89
1.8 Editing the Category................................................ 89
1.9 Customized the Field Names ................................ 91
2. Memorandum ................................................ 93
3. Schedule ....................................................... 94
3.1 Creating Data .......................................................... 94
3.1.1 Repeating Period.......................................... 94
3.2 Index Screen ........................................................... 96
3.2.1 A Daily Schedule ........................................... 96
3.2.2 All Schedules ................................................ 97
3.2.3 Day Chart ....................................................... 97
3.2.4 Week Chart.................................................... 98
3.3 Settings ................................................................... 98
3.4 Searching the Events of a Specified Date ............. 99
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4. To Do List .................................................... 100
4.1 Creating Data ........................................................ 100
4.2 The Index Screen .................................................. 100
4.3 Settings ................................................................. 101
4.4 Searching the Events of a Specified Date ........... 101
5. World Time.................................................. 102
5.1 Select the Cities .................................................... 102
5.2 Daylight-saving Time ............................................ 103
5.3 Adjusting the Date and Time................................ 103
5.4 Alarm Clock ........................................................... 104
5.5 Timer ..................................................................... 104
5.6 Stopwatch.............................................................. 104
5.7 ChessWatch ......................................................... 105
6. Calendar...................................................... 106
7. Anniversary.................................................. 108
7.1 Creating Data ........................................................ 108
7.2 The Index Screen .................................................. 108
8. Personal Data ............................................. 109
9. Class Schedule........................................... 110
9.1 Creating Data ........................................................ 110
10. My Photo Album ........................................ 112
10.1 Putting Files in Order.......................................... 112
10.2 Picture Browsing................................................. 112
10.2.1 Setting as Startup Picture......................... 112
10.2.2 Slide Browsing.......................................... 112
10.2.3 Slide Setting .............................................. 113
1 1. After Service .............................................. 114
12. Find ........................................................... 115
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Calculation
Features.......................................................... 116
1. 12-digit Calculator ....................................... 118
1.1 Function Keys........................................................ 1 18
1.2 Four Basic Arithmetical Operations ..................... 1 18
1.3 Other Operations .................................................. 119
2. List Calculator ............................................. 120
2.1 Input Formula ........................................................ 120
2.2 Modify Formula...................................................... 121
2.3 Delete Formula ..................................................... 121
3. Formula Calculator...................................... 122
4. Scientific Calculator..................................... 123
4.1 Function Keys........................................................ 123
4.2 Other Calculations ................................................ 124
5. Man-hour Calculator .................................... 125
6. Cost Calculator ........................................... 126
7. Loan Calculator ........................................... 127
8. Unit Conversion ........................................... 129
9. Currency Exchange..................................... 130
9.1 Set the Currency Exchange Rates ....................... 130
9.2 Currency Conversion ............................................ 130
10. Size Conversion ........................................ 131
11. Income&Expense ...................................... 132
11.1 Creating Data ...................................................... 132
11.2 The Index Screen ................................................ 132
11.3 Total Expense or Income .................................... 133
11.4 Setting.................................................................. 134
12. Investment Management ........................... 135
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12.1 Creating Data ...................................................... 135
12.2 Total ..................................................................... 135
System
Features.......................................................... 136
1. Communication with PC ............................. 138
2. Memory ....................................................... 139
2.1 Optimize the Memory ............................................ 139
2.2 Deleting Data ........................................................ 139
3. File Management ......................................... 141
3.1 Create Folder ........................................................ 141
3.2 Rename ................................................................ 141
3.3 Delete, Move and Duplicate Catalogue ............... 142
4. Input Setting................................................. 145
5. Startup Picture ............................................ 146
7. Menu Setting................................................ 147
8. Power Management .................................... 148
9. Phonetic Repeat.......................................... 148
10. Alarm ......................................................... 149
11. Brightness Contrast................................... 150
12. Charging.................................................... 150
PC link manu................................................... 151
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Precautions

Personal Data
1. All your personal data should be copied onto separate permanent printed records.
2.Resetting the unit will cause permanent personal data loss.
Non Waterproof
The device is non waterproof, please keep it away from any liquid. In case it happens, please dry the surface and send the unit to our service center for checking.
Magnetism
The product possesses magnetism design, so please do not place it with others which have magnetism design together in case it lose magnetism and inherent functions.
Note: The product is not waterproof, so keep it away from any liquid. We are obliged to charge user maintenance fee if the device is damaged due to any scratches or breakage on the screen or liquid percolation, for the man-made damages are not covered by warranty.
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Introduction to the Unit

1. Product Layout

Obverse side:
1.Screen 2. [RESET] key
3.Keyboard 4. Speaker
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Reverse Side:
1. Battery compartment (slot) 2. Earphone Socket
3. USB Socket 4. Label
5. DC Adaptor Socket
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2. Keyboard Buttons

Numeric key“1” Mandarin phonetic symbol Numeric key“2” Mandarin phonetic symbol Numeric key“3” The third tone of Chinese Pinyin input methods Numeric key“4” The fourth tone of Chinese input methods Numeric key“5” Mandarin phonetic symbol The light tone of Chinese input methods Numeric key“6” The second tone of Chinese input methods Numeric key“7” The light tone of Chinese Pinyin input method Numeric key“8” Mandarin phonetic symbol Numeric key“9” Mandarin phonetic symbol Numeric key“0” Mandarin phonetic symbol English letter“A” Mandarin phonetic symbol ChangJie input method Mathematical sign: logarithm Mathematical sign: 10
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“ㄅ”
“ㄉ”
“ㄡ”
“ㄇ”
x
(with [SHIFT] key)
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Input Korean symbol “仃” Japanese kana in “あ” line English letter“B” Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄖ ” Changjie input method “月 ” Mathematical sign: Factorial (!) Input Korean symbol “壬” Englis h lette r ”C ” Mandarin phonetic symbol ”ㄏ ” Changjie input method “金” Calcu lat e res u lt (wit h [S H I FT ] k e y) Mathematical sign: exponential constant Input Korean symbol “內” Japanese input method “小寫” Englis h lette r “D ” Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄎ” Changjie input method “木 ” Mathematical sign: square root Mathematical sign: square (with [SHIFT] key) Input Korean symbol “仄” Japanese kana in “さ” line Englis h lette r “E ” Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄍ” Changjie input method “水 ” Mathematical sign: Consine function
Mathematical sign: arc consine function (with [SHIFT] ke y)
Input Korean symbol
(with [SHIFT] key)
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Input Korean symbol “之” English letter “F” Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄑ ” Changjie input method “火 ” Mathematic sign: X power Y
Mathe matic sig n: multiply X w it h Y times (with [SH I FT ] k ey )
Input Korean symbol “予” Japanese kana in “た” line Englis h lette r “G ” Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄕ ” Changjie input method “土 ” Mathematic sign: left bracket Input Korean symbol “冗” Japanese kana in “な” line Englis h lette r “H ” Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄘ” Changjie input method “竹 ” Mathematic sign: right bracket MC (clear memory numerals) Input Korean symbol “匹” Japanese kana in “は” line Englis h lette r “I” Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄛ” Changjie input method “戈 ” Mathematic sign: subtraction Mathem atic sign: no t (with [SH IFT ] key) Input Korean symbol “切”
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English letter “J” Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄨ ” Changjie input method “十 ” Mathematical sign: [MR] Input Korean symbol “勻” Japanese kana in ”ま” line English letter “K” Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄜ ” Changjie input method “大 ” Mathematical sign: [M-] Input Korean symbol “凶” Japanese kana in “や” line Englis h lette r “L” Mandarin phonetic symbol ”ㄠ” Changjie input method “中” Mathematical sign: [M+] Input Korean symbol “太” Japanese kana in “ら” line English letter “M” Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄩ ” Changjie input method “一 ” Mathematical sign: [AC] Input Korean symbol “天” Englis h lette r “N ” Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄙ” Changjie input method “弓” Mathematical sign: [CE]
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Input Korean symbol “?” Englis h lette r “O ” Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄟ ” Changjie input method “人 ” Mathematical sign: addition Mathem atic al sign: “xor” with [S H IFT ] Input Korean symbol “刈” (with [SHIF T ] k ey ) Input Korean symbol “分” (with [SHIF T ] k ey ) English letter “P” Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄢ” Changjie input method “心 ” Mathematical sign: positive/negative Input Korean symbol “化” (with [SHIF T ] k ey ) Input Korean symbol “勾” Englis h lette r “Q ” Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄆ ” Changjie input method “手 ” Mathematical sign: 1/X Set hyperbola function (with [SHIFT] key) Input Korean symbol “仇” (with [SHIF T ] k ey ) Input Korean symbol “仆” Englis h lette r “R ” Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄐ ” Changjie input method “口 ” Mathematical sign: tangent Mathematical sign:arc tangent (with [SHIFT] key) Input Korean symbol “?” (with [SHIF T ] k ey )
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Input Korean symbol “丑” Englis h le tter “S” Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄋ ” Changjie input method “尸 ” Mathematical sign: In (e=2.71828…) Mathematical sign: (with [SHIFT] key) Input Korean symbol “中” Japanese kana in “か” line Englis h le tter “T ” Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄔ” Changjie input method “廿 ” Mathematical sign: degree, minute, second Input Korean symbol “介” (with [SHIFT] key) Input Korean symbol “今” Englis h le tter “U ” Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄧ ” Changjie input method “山 ” Mathematical sign: multiplication Mathe matical sig n: “o r” (with [S HIFT] ke y) Input Korean symbol “勿” Englis h le tter “V” Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄒ ” Changjie input method “女 ” Mathematical sign: percentage Input Korean symbol “公” Englis h le tter “W” Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄊ ”
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Changjie input method “田 ” Mathematical sign: sine func tio n Mathematical sign: arc sine (with [SHIFT] key) Input Korean symbol “允” (with [SHIFT] key) Input Korean symbol “元” Englis h le tter “X” Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄌ ” Changjie input method “難 ” Mathem atic al sign: X (with [S HIF T] ke y) Shift to Trigonometric function (with [SHIFT] key) Input Korean symbol “兮” Japanese input method ”半濁音” Englis h le tter “Y” Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄗ” Changjie input method “卜” Mathematical sign: division Mathematical sign: “and ” (with [SHIFT] key) Input Korean symbol “卞” Englis h le tter “Z ” Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄈ ” Changjie input method “重 ” Mathematical sign: π (π =3.14159…) Mathematical modes changing (with [SHIFT] key) Input Korean symbol “六” Japanese input method ”濁音” Open “Function ” menu Select item “I” under main menu
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Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄤ ”
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄦ ” To select item “” under main menus
Full stop for the text “.” Listen to the pronunciation of syllable Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄥ ” To set Chinese font: simplified/traditional mode Toggle among titles on the screen To switch upper case when input English letters Press twice to switch to [C APS ] func tion To combine with other keys Asterisk “* ” Japanese kana “わ”, “を”, “ん” Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄣ ” Change font size To select Chinese input methods To delete a letter/character behind/before cursor
To delete the selected data
Switch to replace/insert mode (with [SHIFT] key)
Input symbols in English mode Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄝ ”
Return to the first searched word under the cross- searching mode
Input Chinese character (with [SHIFT] key) To switch among F1F5 main menus To return to th e main m e n u To exit current function
To return to the
revious screen
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View the present operation introduction Access data search function (with [SHIFT] key) Save present data or setting
Save words or phrases for “Review and Test” (on the definition screen of dictionaries, Travel Dialogues and Making sentence)
Switch English/Chinese input mode Switch to Chinese/Icon/English main menus Input symbol “?” (with [SHIFT] key) To input a space when editing The light tone for Chinese input methods select first choice when input Chinese character Confirm data or begin search Move the cursor to next line during editing Mathematical sign: equal to [=] To shift the cursor to the left To shift the cursor to the right To highlight a word to be cross-searched To input highlight mode in Tabulation calculation To shift the cursor up or move to previous line Press with SHIFT k ey to ad just contras t lighter To shift the cursor down or move to next line Press with SHIFT k ey to ad just contras t darker To scroll up a page To view the previous entry or record To scroll down a page To view the next entry or record
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Read after the voiced word or sentences Repeat practice for the present word Adjust volume or speed of sound
Directly access the screen of “Communication with PC” in F5 SY S (with [SH IF T] key)
To initialize the sy s t em Select the corresponding main menus
~
Function keys, same as F1F5 on the screen Power on/off button Pronounce in Chinese Pronounce in Cantonese (with [SHIFT] key) Pronounce in English Pronounce in Japanese (with [SHIFT] key)
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3.Key Description

A. ChangJie input method B. Japanese kana input method C. Mathematical sign D. Mandarin phonetic symbol E. English letter F. Korean symbol

4. Indicator Descriptions

The following indicators will appear when specified functions are
selected or executed.
Looking up or executing
Corresponding Chinese input methods
ZhuYin Mandarin phonetic symbol) ChangJie input method Chinese Pinyin General Pinyin Cantonese Pinyin BuShou (Radical stroke) Strokes (Total Strokes)
Korean symbol
Code (Internal code) symbol
Japanese kana and Roman kana
below LCD The corresponding choices on the screen.
Icon for association phrases.
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Power SourcesUser Guide

1. Main Power

One of the following power sources can be used. A. Insert 2 size 4 AAA Alkaline batteries. B.Rechargeable NiMH battery pack C.A power adaptor with DC output 6V/500mA. This power source
can be combined with option A or B.

1.1 How to Install / Replace the Battery

A. Press [ON/OFF] to turn off the power. B. Open the battery cover and remove the battery cover. C.Insert the battery into the battery slot following the polarity diagram. D.Close the battery cover securely.
Note:
To prevent battery leakage from damaging the unit, please don’t
mix new and old batteries.
The personal data will be retained even the unit is out of power, but please remember to switch off the power before changing battery.
If the device will not be used for a long period, please remove the battery pack to avoid possible damage caused by leakage.
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Power SourcesUser Guide

1.2 To Recharge the Battery

If you use the rechargeable battery as the main battery, you can use a power adaptor to recharge the battery. When the message [Battery Low! Please charge now to avoid data loss] appears, please insert the power adaptor. A. Be sure to use a Besta DC6V/500mA power adaptor. B.Plug the charging adaptor into the DC socket(DC 6V) on the device
and plug the power adaptor into a wall outlet.
C.When a power-off device is connected to a power adaptor, its
power will turn on automatically and start recharging the battery.
Note:
For the first use of this device, please fully recharge the battery for 8 hours. To assure the life of the rechargeable battery, recharge only when the message [Battery Low] appears. Normally, it takes 2 hours for fully recharged. Any damage due to using of other rechargeable battery which does not come with this device is not covered by warranty. Please do not use this battery pack on other products. Any damage due to using of other power adaptor which does not come with this device is not covered by warranty. If [Battery Low] message appears very often even if you have recharged the battery, that means the battery is worn out, please replace a new battery pack.
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User Guide Main Menus

2. Main Menus

Press [MENU]/[F1]~[F5]/[ ][ ] to shift among the main menu. [F1] Dictionaries
[F2] Study
[F3] PIM
[F4] Calculation
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User Guide Main Menus
[F5] System
Note:
a. In the main menus, press [C/E] to switch among Chinese/En-
glish/Icon mode.
b . In Chinese mode main menus, press [SHIFT]+[ ] to
switch between Simplified/Traditional character.
c. In [F1DICT] menu, press the item number to access the
highlighted dictionary.
a. In other functions, press [MENU] to return to the main
menu. b . Press [HELP] to display on-line-help messages. c. Press [ESC] to exit from current function.
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User Guide Input Methods

3. Input Methods

3.1 Inputting English with Keyboard

A .Press [C/E] to switch to English input mode, then enter English
letters and numbers.
B.Press [CAPS] (Press [SHIFT] twice) to lock the keyboard for input
ting upper/lower case letters.
C.Press [SHIFT] to shift mode to input upper case temporarily.

3.2 Inputting Special Symbols with Keyboard

In English input mode, press [CHR$], then select the special symbols:
Note: Special symbols can not be used as the first letter in dictionary input mode.

3.3 Inputting Chinese with Keyboard

A . Press [C/E] to switch to Chinese input mode. B. Press [ ] to select your commonly used Chinese in-
put method.
C.There are nine input methods: ZhuYin, ChangJie, Chinese Pinyin,
General Pinyin, Cantonese Pinyin, BuShou, Total strokes, Internal code, and symbol.
D. Press the corresponding numeric keys to select the desired
Chinese character.
E. You can activated [Association] function in [F5 System]-> [Input
Setting] except Internal code]. When you select the first Chinese character, the system will display associated phrase for you to choose. Press the corresponding numeric keys to select.
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User Guide Input Methods
For example, to look up the character “ ” in Chinese dictionary under different input methods.
ZhuYin (Mandarin Phonetic Symbol)
Ex. Input .
Press numeric key [1] to select
”.
ChangJie Input Method
Ex. Input “ ”.
Press the corresponding numeric key [1] to select.
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Chinese/General PinYin Input Method
Ex. Input “de”, then press [7] to input the light tone.
Press [1] to select.
Cantonese Pinyin
Ex. Input “di”.
Press numeric key [2] to select.
BuShou (Radical Stroke)
Press [ ][ ] to select strokes. Press direction key to select radicals or character. Press [SPACE] to confirm.
Ex. Radical stroke: Press [
then press [
] to select 5 strokes,
] to select “ ”.
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Press [SPACE] to confirm, then press [ ] to select remaining strokes 3.
Press [SPACE] to confirm.
Strokes (Total Strokes)
Press [ ][ ] to select strokes. Press direction key to select total strokes. Press [SPACE] to confirm.
Ex. Press [ ] to select 8 strokes, then press [ ] to search, press direction key to find the character “ ”.
Internal Code
Input the Unicode of a Chinese character.
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User Guide Input Methods
Ex. Input “7684”.

3.4 English Phonetic Symbol Soft Keyboard

Available only in [F1 Dictionary]->[8 User’s Dictionary]. Shift the cursor to the “Phonetic” line. Press corresponding number to input phonetic symbol. Phonetic Symbol Keyboard.
Press [CHR$] to display next page.
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User Guide Editing Data

4. Editing Data

The personal data can be edited. Highlight a text first and press [SHIFT]+[SAVE] key to clear, cut, duplicate or paste the data.
Ex. Access [F4 CALC]->[I Income&Expense], Input 6530, Buy clothes, and then save data.
On detail view screen select “Buy clothes” (Firstly press
] to select buy, then press
[ [Space], finally press [ again to select buy clothes ) press [SHIFT]+[SAVE] key to edit data.
Press [1] key to select “copy”, then access the edit screen. Move the cursor to the place where you would like to paste them.
Press [SHIFT]+[SAVE] key.
Press [1].
]
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User Guide Reset

5. System Reset for the First Use

When you use CD-72 for the first time or reset the system, you need to set it up as following:
The message will appear after displaying start-up picture.
* If you select “N”, then access the main menu. * If you select “Y”, all the default settings will be recovered. * If you press [C] key to tick [Clear Master Data], and select “Y”, all
the personal data and settings will be deleted, then access the next screen.
Select “Y” to delete user data.
Select “N” to access the main menu.
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User Guide Default System Settings

6. Default System Settings

Local City : Taipei Local time setting : 08:00AM, July 01, 2004 World city : Hong Kong World time setting : 08:00AM, July 01, 2004 World city : New York World time setting : 07:00PM, June 30, 2004 Time mode : 12-hour system Alarm setting : Sound 1 Daylight-saving Time : None Key Tone : On Display mode : Chinese Chinese font : Traditional Auto power off setting: 5 minutes Password setting : None Phonetics : KK Memory rearrangement: Auto Association phrase : O f f Chinese input method : ZhuYin Input Method
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Dictionary
Features
English-Chinese Dictionary
* A wide coverage of English entry words * Provides smart input method * Allows secondary search: Spelling Check, Similar Word, and Add
new word * Abundant and clear Chinese definitions * Allows to switch 2 kind of font sizes in Chinese * Up to 20 cross-search windows * Allows to select either KK or DJ English phonetic symbols * Abundant sample sentences, derivatives, compound words,
phrases and usages * Listening and repeating after the pronunciation, your voice will be
recorded and replayed * Allows listening in Chinese, English and Cantonese * Allows data saving for review and self-test
Oxford Advance Dictionary
* Oxford Dictionary covers wide headwords * Provides smart input method * Abundant and clear Chinese definitions * Allows to switch 2 kind of font sizes in Chinese * Up to 20 cross-search windows * Includes both KK & DJ English phonetic symbols * Abundant sample sentences, derivatives, compound words,
phrases and usages * Listening and repeating after the pronunciation, your voice will be
recorded and replayed * Allows listening in Mandarin, English and Cantonese * Allows data saving for review and self-test
Four Country Dictionary
* A wide coverage words in English, Chinese, Japanese and
Korean * Provides smart input method * Provides four kinds of pronunciations: Chinese, English, Japanese
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Dictionary
and Korean, as well as Cantonese. * Listening and follow reading after the Chinese/ English/ Japanese
/ Korean pronunciation, your voice will be recorded and replayed * Up to 20 cross-search windows * Allows to switch 2 kind of font sizes in Chinese
Features
Cambridge Encyclopedia
* Covers detailed contents * Provides smart input method * Up to 20 cross-search windows * Allows to switch 2 kind of font sizes in Chinese
Chinese-English Dictionary
* A wide coverage of Chinese words and phrases * Provides smart input method * Up to 20 cross-search windows * Allows listening in Chinese, English and Cantonese * Allows data saving for review and self-test * Allows to switch 2 kind of font sizes in Chinese
Chinese Dictionary
* A wide coverage of Chinese characters, contains Example, Man
darin Phonetic symbols, and Pinyin. * Up to 20 cross-search windows * Allows listening in Chinese and Cantonese * Allows data saving for review and self-test * Allows to switch 2 kind of font sizes in Chinese
Net Dictionary
* Latest Internet & IT vocabularies with clear Chinese definitions * Provides smart input method * Up to 20 cross-search windows * Allows listening in Chinese, English and Cantonese * Allows to switch 2 kind of font sizes in Chinese
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Dictionary
Features
User’s Dictionary
* Allows to add, duplicate, modify and delete created words * Provides smart input method * Up to 20 cross-search windows * Allows listening in Chinese, English and Cantonese * Allows to switch 2 kind of font sizes in Chinese
Travel Di alogues
* Covers wide contents about traveling dialogues * Presents conversation text in Chinese, English and Japanese. Pro-
nunciation in Chinese, English and Japanese. * Provides keyword-searching * Up to 20 cross-search windows * Listening and repeating after the pronunciation, your voice will be
recorded and replayed * Allows data saving for review and self-test
Basic Words 2000
* Covers abundant sample sentences and definitions * Allows listening in Chinese, English and Cantonese * Allows to switch 2 kind of font sizes in Chinese * Up to 20 cross-search windows * Listening and repeating after the pronunciation, your voice will be
recorded and replayed
Word Structure
* Provides analysis of word * Allows listening to the pronunciation of syllable * Allows listening in Chinese, English and Cantonese * Allows to switch 2 kind of font sizes in Chinese * Up to 20 cross-search windows * Listening and repeating after the pronunciation, your voice will be
recorded and replayed
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Features
Review and Self-Test
* Review and self-test the word(s) saved in the English-Chinese,
Oxford Advance, Chinese-English, Chinese dictionaries as well
as Travel Dialogues * Word browser, Choice, Vocabulary, Sentence Making to help you
enhance English ability
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English-Chinese Dictionary

1. English-Chinese Dictionary

1.1 Input and Search

Under the menu of English-Chinese Dictionary, type the first or the first few letters of the English word, a list of words will be provided for you to select.
A. Input the first or the first few letters of the English word, move the
cursor to highlight the desired word, then press [ENTER] to look it
up. B. Input the first or the first few letters of the English word, when the
desired word is displayed on the screen, press the corresponding
numeric key to view. C.Press [
down a page, then press [ENTER] to look it up. D.On the pages of the word definitions, press [ ]/[ ] to display the
previous/next word in alphabetical order.
Ex. Look up the word “book”. Input “book”.
]/[ ] to move the cursor, or press [ ]/[ ] to scroll up/
Press [ENTER].
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Note:
1. Press [ ], then press direction key to highlight [KK], and press
[ENTER] to switch to [DJ].
2. Press [
[ENTER ] to search sample sentences.
3. Press [ ] to select a font size, either 16 pts or 12
pts.
4. Press F1~F5 to lookup sample sentences, derivatives,
compound words, phrases and usages.
], then press direction key to highlight [ ], and press
English-Chinese Dictionary

1.2 Special Searching Methods

1.2.1 Wildcard Search
To look up a word you are not sure the exact spelling, type all the letters you know and replace the unknown letter(s) with “?” or “*”.
“?” stands for an unknown letter, and “*” stands for a string of un­known letters.
Note: Both “?” and “*” can not be used to stand for the beginning letter of the word.
Ex. Input “pro*t” to look up the word “Profit”.
Input “pro*t”.
Press [ENTER].
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Press [ and press [ENTER].
]to select “profit”
1.2.2 Secondary Search
If the word you entered is not found, it might due to misspelling or the reason that the searched word is not covered in this dictionary.
Three secondary searching methods will be provided: A .Spelling Check : Display words that similar inpronunciation.
B.Similar Word : Display the closest word in alphabetical order. C.Add New Word : Add new word you entered into User’s
Dictionary.
Ex. Misspell “about” to be “abot”. Input “abot”, press [ENTER].
Press [1] to select “1 Spelling Check”.
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Press[ Press [ENTER].
Note: Please refer to <8.User’s Dictionary> for the operation of “Add New Word”.
] to select “about”.

1.3 Related Data Search

When the corresponding icons appear, press [F1]~[F5] to look up the related sample sentences, derivatives, compound words, phrases idioms, and usages. Press the corresponding function keys for more detailed explanations.
Ex. Look up the idiom of “like”.
Press [F4].
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Press [ Press [ENTER].
] to select “if you like”.

1.4 Cross Search

Highlight any words you want to look up. You might open up to 20 windows to cross search the words in another dictionary.
A. Press [
word, press [F3] and [
cancel. B.Press [ENTER] to look up the word(s) or press [F1]~[F2] to look up
in corresponding dictionaries. C.Press [ESC] to display the previous screen. D.Press [
Ex. Cross-search a word on the definitions screen of “image”
.
Highlight “ ”.
] to locate the cursor. Move the cursor to the
] to highlight the words. Press [F3] to
] to return to original screen.
Press [F1] or [ENTER]. Press [
] to select “idol”.
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Press [F1] or [ENTER].
English-Chinese Dictionary

1.5 Storing Data

Press [SAVE] to save the words for review and self-test. Only the saved words will be displayed in the Review and Self-test section.

1.6 Item Index

Press [F1] to select searching range in item index. * Total library: Search in total library * Usages: Search in usages * Phrases: Search in phrase. * Verb phrases: Search in verb phrases. * Prefix & Suffix: Search by prefix & suffix.
Item index menu.

1.7 Reserving Entered Words

The last 50 words will be reserved, you can press [SAVE] to reserve words.
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Press [F5] to open the path menu.
English-Chinese Dictionary

1.8 Pronunciation

Note: This dictionary provide pronunciation in American English.
* Press [ ] to listen in English. * Press [ ] to listen in Chinese. * Press [SHIFT]+ [ ] to listen in Cantonese. * Press [ESC] to stop pronouncing.

1.9 Listen and Repeat

Press [ ], you are allowed to listen and repeat after the voice word just played. Your voice will be recorded and replayed for your comparison.
A. First, a message “Standard pronunciation...” appears and the
standard pronunciation will be played at the same time. B. Then another message “Follow me” appears, please pronounce
the word and your voice will be recorded. C.The system will replay the standard pronunciation and yours again
for your comparison. D.Another message “Continue?” appears, press [Yes] to compare
again, press [No] or [esc] to exit the function. Ex. Learning the word “probity”. Press [
standard pronunciation.
] and listen to the
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Please pronounce the word by yourself. Your voice will be recorded.
For your comparison.
Continue to compare again? Press [Y] to continue, press [N] to exit from the function. The recorded voice will be erased.
English-Chinese Dictionary

1.10 Single/Double Window(s)

Press [SHIFT] on the index screen, then press [TAB] to open/close definition window.
Ex. Look up “able”.
Press [SHIFT], and then press [TAB].
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Oxford Advance Dictionary

2. Oxford Advance Dictionary

The following icons indicate current explanation mode:
-- display English and Chinese definitions.
-- display English definitions only.
-- display Chinese definitions only.
Press [
Ex: On the definition screen of “A”, switch the screen to English­English, and then English-Chinese.
The English- Chinese dictionary screen.
] to select the icon, press [ENTER] to switch among ->
-> -> screen.
Press [ [ENTER] to switch to English-English dictionary screen.
Press [ [ENTER] to switch to English-Chinese dictionary screen.
] to select [E/C], press
] to select [E/E], press
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Oxford Advance Dictionary

2.1 Copyright Notice & Introduction

* Press [F4] to check the copyright notice. * Press [F2] to display brief introduction of this dictionary.
Oxford Dictionary cover.
Later or press any key to access copyright notice.
Note:
1. There is no secondary searching and wildcard search in Oxford
Advance Dictionary .Please refer to the related explanation of English-Chinese Dictionary for other functions such as cross­searching, storing data, reserving entered words, pronunciation and following reading.
2. The system will turn to search other dictionary Automatically
when Oxford Advance Dictionary does not include the desired word.
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Four Country Dictionary

3. Four Country Dictionary

It provides four dictionaries: Chinese, English, Japanese and Korean. Press [F1] to switch the word index of the four languages. You can listen to the pronunciation of the four language s as well as Cantonese.
Press [F1] in the index screen.
On the definition of “pain”, press [F1] to listen to the pronunciation in Japanese, press [F2] to listen in Korean, press [ press [ ] to listen in Chinese, and press [SHIFT]+ [ ] to listen in Cantonese.
Note:
1. There is no secondary searching and wildcard search in Four
2. The system will turn to search other dictionary when Four Country
] to listen in English,
Country Dictionary. Please refer to the related explanation of English-Chinese Dictionary for other functions such as cross­searching, storing data, reserving entered words, pronunciation, and following reading.
Dictionary does not include the desired word.
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Cambridge Encyclopedia

4. Cambridge Encyclopedia

4.1 Input and Search

Input the first letter(s) of the word(s) to directly find out the desired word. * Press [F1CHN]/[F1ENG] to switch Chinese/English index. * Press [DEL] to delete a letter. * Press [SPACE] to input a space. * Press [ESC] to delete all input letters.
Ex. Look up “mammal” in English index. Input “mamm”.
Press [2] to access the definition screen.
Note: There is no secondary searching and wildcard search in Cambridge Encyclopedia. Please refer to the related explanation of English­Chinese Dictionary for other functions such as cross-searching, searched word record, pronunciation and following reading.
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Chinese-English Dictionary

5. Chinese-English Dictionary

Under the menu of Chinese-English Dictionary, input the first or the first few characters of the Chinese phrase you are looking up, a list of Chinese phrases will be provided for you to select.
Input Chinese character: * Press [ * Press [ ]/[ ] to highlight the phrase, then pre ss [ENTER] to confirm.
] to select a Chinese input method.
Ex. Search “ Input “
Press [ Press [ENTER].
Note: Please refer to the related explanations of the English-Chinese Dictio-nary for other functions such as follow reading, cross­searching, storing data and pronunciation.
”.
] to select “ ”.
” in Chinese-English Dictionary.
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Chinese Dictionary

6. Chinese Dictionary

A. Input a Chinese character. B.Press [ENTER] to look it up.
* Press [ ]/[ ] to move to previous/ next line.
* Press [ ]/[ ] to view the previous/next entry.
Ex. Look up Chinese character “ Input “
Press [ENTER].
Note: Please refer to the related explanation of English-Chinese Dictionary for other functions such as follow reading, cross-searching and pronunciation.
”.
”.
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Net Dictionary

7. Net Dictionary

This dictionary contains abundant new words related to Internet and IT. You can simply input the first and the first few letters to lookup the desired word.
* Press [F1] to switch English or Chinese index. Ex. Lookup “hub” under English index. Input “hub”.
Press [ENTER].
Note: Please refer to the related explanations of English-Chinese Dictionary for other functions such as follow reading, cross-searching and pronunciation.
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User’s Dictionary

8. User’s Dictionary

User can build up Chinese or English phrases (with phonetic and explanation) which are not included in dictionaries of CD-72 to be the reference dictionary.

8.1 Create New Data

You can input phonetic symbol by phonetic keyboard. Ex. Create new words “betel nut babe”.
Input data.
Press [SAVE].

8.2 Input and Search

The index is displayed in English alphabetical order and by Chinese strokes.
Ex. Look up “betel nut babe”. Input “be”.
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Press [ENTER].
Note:
1. Press [F3] to copy data, press [F4] to modify, and press [F5] or
[DEL] to delete the data.
2. Please refer to the related explanations of English-Chinese
Dictionary for cross-searching.
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T ravel Dialogues

9. Travel Dialogues

The travel dialogues are classified into many situations; select favorite category to learn dialogues.

9.1 Reading Dialogues

A. Select a category. B. Select a subcategory. C.Select a conversation.
* Press [ ]/[ ] to display the previous/next conversation.
Ex. Browsing “Hotel & Restaurant”-->“Complain”.
Press [3] to select “ Hotel & Restaurant”
Press [3] to select “complain”.
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Press [ ].
T ravel Dialogues

9.2 Full Text Search

Full Text Search searches the whole text in the Travel Dialogues that contains specified word or phrase.
A. Press [F5] to search. B.Enter a Chinese/ English keyword. C.Press [ENTER] or [F5] to start.
* Press [F2] to obtain the next conversation.
* Press [F3] or [ESC] to exit. Ex. Search the conversations contain “see”.
Press [F5], then input “see”.
Press [ENTER] and wait for the result.
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T ravel Dialogues

9.3 Cross Search

Please refer to the English-Chine se Dictionary <1.4 Cross Search> on page 35.

9.4 Pronunciation and Follow Reading

A. Sentence pronunciation:
* Press [ ] to listen in Mandarin.
* Press [ ] to listen in English.
* Press [SHIFT] + [ ] to listen in Cantonese.
* Press [SHIFT]+[ ] to listen in Japanese. B. Press [
dialogues you just heard, the system will record your voice for
comparison.
Press [ category.
], you can choose English/Japanese to read after the
] key to select

9.5 Storing Data

Press [SAVE] to save the dialogues for review and self-test functions, only saved dialogues can be reviewed.
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Basic Words 2000

10. Basic W ords 2000

It provides the basic words selected from Oxford Advance Dictionary, and the search method is alike.
Ex. Look up the basic word “look”. Input “look”.
Press [ENTER].
Note: There is no wildcard search, reserving entered words and switching definition functions in Basic Words 2000.
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Word Structure

11. W ord Structure

It provides the analysis of word structure, and its syllable pro­nunciation.
Ex. Look up “special”. Input “special”.
Press [1].
Press [II the pronunciation of syllable.
Note: Please refer to the related explanation of English-Chinese Dictionary for other functions such as cross-searching, searched word record, pronunciation and following reading.
] key to listen to
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Review and Self-Test

12. Review and Self-test

12.1 Review

All data in the English-Chinese Dictionary, The Oxford Advance Dictionary, Chinese-English Dictionary, Chinese Dictionary and Travel Dialogues can be saved for review and self-testing. A. Press numeric keys to select a category.
* When reviewing the words from dictionaries, press [
[ ]/[ ] to select a word (phrase), then press [ENTER] to review.
* When reviewing the conversations, press [ ]/[ ] to display the
previous/next page.
* Press [F1] or [DEL] to delete the highlighted word from the review
and self-test list.
* Press [F5] or [DEL] to delete dialogues from the dialogue review.
Ex. Review the saved words of Oxford Advanced Dictionary. Review and Self-Test menu.
Press [2] to Select “2.Oxford Review”.
]/[ ] or
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Press [1].
Review and Self-Test

12.2 Self-test

Three kinds of tests are listed below: A. Eng-Chi Test/Oxford Test
Based on words saved in the English-Chinese Dictionary and The Oxford Advance Dictionary. You have to spell the complete English words according to the definitions. The missing letters need to be filled out within the time limit.
B. Vocabulary The words are selected from the English-Chinese Dictionary and The Oxford Dictionary. Each test contains 20 questions, you need to fill out the missing letters of an English words correctly according to its definitions. The test result will be displayed as the test is finished.
C. Choices The words are selected from the English-Chinese Dictionary and The Oxford Dictionary. Each test contains 20 question s, you have to choose the correct answer according to the definitions.
12.2.1 Eng-Chi Test/Oxford T e st
A. Select “6. Eng-Chi Test” or “7.Oxford Test”. B. Select a test order among the following options:
* Forward: To start from the word saved first.
* Backward: To start from the word saved latest.
* Random: The device will provide questions randomly.
* Continue: To continue the last unfinished test. If no te st has ever
been previously conducted, the test will start from the word saved first.
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* Start term: To start from a set of word list. C.set the time limit. D.Press [TAB] key to select [FINISH] and start the test. E. Input your answer and press [ENTER] to confirm. F.Press [F2] to skip this question, press [F1 Answer] to view the
correct answer. G.If the answer is correct, a message “Correct!” appears, then pro-
ceed to the next question. H.If the answer is wrong, a message “Wrong!” appears, then the
correct answer will be displayed. I. The test result will be displayed when the test is finished.
Ex. Test the saved vocabulary in Oxford Dictionary. Press [7] to select “7.Oxford
Test”. Set time limit to 25 seconds.
Select [FINISH] or press [ENTER] to start. If the answer is wrong, a message “Wrong!” will be displayed.
Review and Self-Test
Wait for a few seconds, the correct answer will be displayed.
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12.2.2 Vocabulary
A. Select “8. Vocabulary”. B. Press [ C.Press [ENTER] to start the test. D.Filling out the missing letters of the words according to its definitions.
* Press [F2] to let the system fill out one letter and one point will be
* Press [F1] to check the correct answer.
* Press [F3] to skip this question. E. Press [ENTER] to check the answer. F.The test result will be displayed as the test is finished.
]/[ ] or numeric key to set levels of difficulty.
deducted.
12.2.3 Word Browser
Browsing the words selected from the English-Chinese Dictionary and the Oxford dictionary .
A.Select “9. Word Browser”. B. Press [1-5] to set “Level”, ”Group”, “Mode”, “Play”, “Time”.
* Level: Set level of difficulty.
* Group: Decide how many questions in one group and select a
group number for browsing.
* Mode: Select the items to be displayed and enable/disable the
pronunciation.
* Play: Select to browse a whole list cycling or just browse
once.
* Time: To set browsing delay time / play it automatically or
manually.
C.Press [F5] to start browsing.
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Ex. Press [9] to select “9. Word Browser”. Select level of difficulty.
Review and Self-Test
12.2.4 Choice
A.Select “0. Choice”. B. Press [ C.Press [ENTER] to start the test. D.Select the correct word (A,B,C,D) which matches the definitions.
* Press [F1] to check the correct answer.
* Press [F2] to skip this question.
Press [2] to set how many questions in a group and then select a group number.
]/[ ] to set levels of difficulty.
Press [3] to select display items.
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Press [4] to browse a whole list cycling or just browse once only.
Press [5] to select browsing automatically (need to set time delay) or manually.
Press [F5] to start browsing.
Review and Self-Test
12.2.5 Sentence Making (Scrambled Sentences)
Rearrange the words of the sentences in correct order. If the user answers wrong, the system will display the correct answer right away including its definitions. The practice starts from a full score 100 points, 10 points will be deducted for each wrong answer.
A . Press [
[ENTER] to start. B.To make sentence.
* Press direction key to select a word, press [ENTER] to confirm.
]/[ ] or numeric key to Set the level of difficulty and press
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Press [SPACE] to lock/unlock word with an arrow sign beside, and then press direction key to put word to the desired place.
Press [ENTER] to confirm. * Press [F1] to check the correct answer. (10 points deducted) * Press [F2] to check the Chinese translation. (without any points
deducted) * Press [F3] to listen to correct answer in English. (7 points deducted) * Press [F4] to obtain the definitions of the highlighted word. (2
points deducted) * Press [F5] to put an English word in the correct position. (2 points
deducted). * Press [
C.Automatically check answer when all words are put in answer
field. * If the answer is correct, a message “Correct!” appears, then
proceed to the next question. * If the answer is wrong, a message “Wrong!” appears, and the
correct answer will be displayed. Press [ENTER] or [ESC] to
continue.
D.After you have finished the practice session, your score will be
displayed.
Note: You are allowed to save the word while practising for “Sentence Review.”
] to skip to next.
Review and Self-Test
Ex. Select “I. Sentence Making”.
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Press [ENTER]. Rearrange the words to form a sentence in correct order.
If answer is correct:
Review and Self-Test
12.2.6 Sentence Review
To review and practice again the sentences you have already saved in “Sentence Making”.
On the Review and Self-Test menu, press [ ].
Select [1.Sentence Review]. Select a sentence to practice. Press [
Note: Press [ ] to delete the highlighted sentence from the sentence review test.
] to display next one.
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Features
Japanese 50
* Provides the pronunciations of kana mnemonics and demonstra-
tion of auto writing.
* Kana mnemonics chart help you memorize kana easily .
Extend Dictionary
* You can download your desired dictionaries from the BESTA
website.
Reference Material
* Provides common epigraph which is classified into 10 kinds. * Make comments on one’s fate based on year, month, date and hour
of birth.
* Analyze the characteristics, merits and weakness of people in
different blood types and suggests on how to get along with oth­ers in different blood types.
* Provides information about Health. * Provides the list of male/female English names with Chinese
transformation.
eBook City
* You can download your desired ebooks from the BESTA website.
Word World
* Includes words of IELTS, Junior/Senior High School, College, TOEFL
and GRE.
* Provides detailed explanation and sample sentences. * Provides words test. * Up to 20 windows can be cross searched.
Interactive English
* Contains abundant life conversations, database can be down-
loaded from the BESTA website and its version can be updated.
* Natural voice speech.
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* Listening and repeating after the pronunciation, your voice will be
record and replayed.
* Practice the pronunciation in different roles. * Up to 20 cross search windows.
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Japanese 50

1. Japanese 50

Provides the chart of kana Mnemonics to help you learn it easily. A.Press [
B.Press [ C.Press [1] or [2] to demonstrate how to write kana in strokes order.
* Press [DEL] to cancel the demonstration.
D.Press [ ]/[ ] to listen to the pronunciation of kana.
Ex. Take “HA” line for example. Press [ ]/[ ] or letter key [H]
to select “HA” line.
Press [1] or [2] to demonstrate stroke.
Press [I * Press [F1] to look up the copyright information. * Press [F2] to access the comparison of lines. * Press [F3] to read by line. * Press [F4] to read all. * Press [F5] to switch among / / (seion/ Dakuon)
]/[ ] or the corresponding alphabet letter to select line.
]/[ ] to select kana.
] / select [Func] to open the function menu:
Note: You can switch among only when [F5] is displayed at the right corner of screen.
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Extend Dictionary

2. Extend Dictionary

You can download new dictionary version from the BESTA website. A. Press [ ]/[ ] to select dictionary. B.When you select a dictionary, press [ENTER] or the corresponding
numeric key to access it.
C.Press [F1] or [DEL] to delete selected dictionary.
Note: Select a dictionary, and input the words you want to search. Secondary search, wildcard search function are not available in the the Extend Dictionary.
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Reference Material

3. Reference Material

3.1 Common Epigraph

Common Epigraph is classified into 10 categories.
Ex. Search the common epigraph about “Birthday”. Common Epigaph menu.
Select [3 Birthday].
Note: Please refer to the above operation to browse other common expressions.

3.2 Eight Character of One’s Birth

Make comments on one's fate based on year, month, date and hour of birth.
A.Press [TAB] or [
* select “ ”, press [ENTER] to select date from the
calendar menu. * select “
B. Press [F1] to view the weight of the hour of birth; Press [F2] to
view the fortune-telling.
]/[ ]to shift the fields.
”, press [ENTER] to choose the time interval.
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Ex. Searching “Oct.2nd,1981”. Eight Character of One’s Birth
menu.
Select date and time of birth.
Press [F2] key to view the analysis.
Reference Material

3.3. Blood Group Analyze

Analyzes characteristics and features in different blood types and suggest how to earn the appreciate of different blood types.
A.Press numerical key to select a blood type. B.Press [ C.Press [ESC] to return to previous screen.
]/[ ] to display the previous/next page.
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Ex. Search the characteristics in blood type “A”. Blood Group Analyze menu.
Press [1] key to select “A” type. Press [
Press [5] key in the Blood Group Analyze menu to view the list of heredity analysis.
]/[ ] to view more.
Reference Material

3.4 Health Guide

Press [4] to access “Health Guide” menu.
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Press [1] to select a category.
Press [4] to display more details.
Reference Material

3.5 Male English Name

Provides the list of male English names with Chinese translation. Ex. Search “John”. Enter “John”.
Note: Press [F1] to display Chinese name list.
Press [ENTER] to view the explanation.
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3.6 Female English Name

Ex. Search “Alice”. Enter “Alice”.
Press [ENTER] to view the explanation.
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eBook City

4. eBook City

You can download ebooks from the BESTA website. A .Press [ ]/[ ] to select ebook, press [ENTER] or [F5] to read. B.Select an ebook, then press [DEL] to delete. C.Press [TAB] to move the dotted frame to select “Name” or “Size”
column, press [ENTER] to list file in order.
Ex. Browse “Default 3”. Press [
then press [ENTER] to read.
Note: * During reading, you can press [HELP] to look up relative
* eBook file “Animated grammar” provides cross-searching
] to select “Default 3”,
information.
function. Press [P] to stop playing, press [ searching word, and then press [ENTER].
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5. Word World

Press [F1] to select vocabulary category (IELTS, Junior high school, Senior high school, college, TOEFL or GRE) for search or word test. Correct vocabulary category is displayed at the right bottom of screen.

5.1 Smart Search

Ex. Search “book” in IELTS. Input “book”.
Press [ENTER].
Note: There are no spelling check and similar word searching in Word World. Please refer to related explanations in English-Chinese Dictio­nary for other functions.

5.2 Words T e st

Press [F2] to access test function. Provides 5 kinds of exercise types to help you memory words.
View: To view words. Each word is displayed in 3 seconds. Recite: To spell word according to explanation. No time limit. Recall: To recall meaning according to word spelling. No time limit.
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Spell: To fill in missing letters. Each word is displayed in 3 seconds. Review: To review after reciting a group of words.
Words Test screen.
Word World
5.2.1 Setting
To adjust the timer of view and spelling. Default time is 3 seconds. * Press [I.
* Press [TAB] to select time fields, and press [ ]/[ ] to adjust time
interval.
* Press [SAVE] to save setting.
Setting screen:
] key to select “1.Setting”.
5.2.2 View
A. Press [TAB] to select field. Press [ ]/[ ] to adjust total words of
each group and start group.
B.Press [F1 View] to view words.
* Automatically show next word when time is up. * Press [F2] or [ENTER] to view next. * Press [F1] to view previous word. * Press [F5 Stoptimer] to stop timer.
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Ex. Setting five words a group and view the third group. Adjust total words of each
group and start group.
Press [F1 View].
Press [ENTER] to display next word.
Word World
5.2.3 Recite
A. Press [TAB] to select field. Press [ ]/[ ] to adjust total words of
each group and start group.
B. Press [F2 Recite] to access word reciting.
* Spelling the complete words according to the explan ation. No time
limit. * Press [ENTER] to confirm answer. It will display next one when
the answer is right; It displays correct spelling when misspelling
occurs.
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C.Word World will be saved in “review” when finishing reciting a
group of words. No [F5 Review] appears if you does not finish reciting a group of words.
Recite screen:
Word World
5.2.4 Recall
A. Press [TAB] to select field. Press [ ]/[ ] to adjust total words of each group and start group. B.Press [F3 Recall] to start.
* Press [F1] to display Chinese explanation. * Press [F3] or [ENTER] to access next word. * Press [F2] to return to previous word.
Recall screen:]
5.2.5 Spell
A. Press [TAB] to select numeric field. Press [ ]/[ ] to adjust total
words of each group and start group.
B.Press [F4 Spell] to access spelling games.
* Full in missing letter within the time limit, or it will be treated as
misspelling. * Press [ENTER] when finish spelling. It will display next word if
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your spelling is correct; or it will display answer when
misspelling occurs.
Spelling game screen:
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5.2.6 Review
Press [F5] to start review what you have recited. The group of words can be deleted in Review function.
* Press [F1]/[DEL] to select which group you want to delete. * Press [F2] to delete all groups.
Note: No [F5 Review] appears if you do not complete reciting a group or words.
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Interactive English

6. Interactive English

6.1 Scene

A.Press [ ]/[ ] or [ ]/[ ] to move the cursor. B. Press [F1Scene] to check brief introduction to the situation.
* Press [F1Play] to listen to the introduction, press [ESC] to stop
anytime. * You can highlight any unfamiliar word(s) to cross search in the
English-Chinese Dictionary or The Oxford Dictionary.
C.Press [ENTER]/[F2Cont] to display the conversation.
Ex. Look up the conversation of “ Press [1].
Select “2
Press [F1Situation].
”.
” in “ ” catalogue.
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Press [F1Play].
Interactive English

6.2 Conversations

A.Press [ ]/[ ] or [ ]/[ ] to move the cursor. B.Press [F2Cont]/[ENTER] to display the conversation.
* Press [ ]/[ ] to move a line up/down. * Press [ ]/[ ] to display the previous/next page. * You can highlight any unfamiliar word(s) and cross search in the
English-Chinese Dictionary or The Oxford Advance Dictionary.
Press [F1All] to access the full text mode.
Press [F2 Single] to access single sentence mode.
Press [F3 Role] to select which character you want to be.
Press [F1All].
Press [F1Play].
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Press [F1Pause].
Press [F1Continue] to continuous playing, press [ESC] to exit.
Press [F2 Single].
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Press [F2Trans] to display Chinese translation at the same time.
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Press [ESC] twice, press [F3Role] to select your favorite role.
Press [Y] to start practising.
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Features
Name Card
* Allows to input Chinese, English, numbers and special symbols * Allows to create a portrait for each record * Provides quick search with family name * Classified into 5 categories, names of the categories can be changed
or modified
* Allows to create, duplicate, modify, or delete a record * Allows to set a password for the security of saved data * The name card which had been lately viewed will be reserved for
quick searching
Memorandum
* Allows to input Chinese, English, numbers and special symbols * Allows to define the field names * Classified into 3 categories, the categories can be changed or
modified
* Allows to create, duplicate, modify, or delete a record * Allows to set a password for the classified data
Schedule
* Allows to input Chinese, English, numbers and special symbols * Allows to define the field names * Allows to set the alarm for important scheduled activities * Allows to access daily and weekly schedules * Allows to create, duplicate, modify, or delete a record * Allows to set a password for the classified data
T o Do List
* Allows to input Chinese, English, numbers and special symbols * Allows to define the field names * Allows to set the priority of each task * Allows to access daily task arrangement * Allows to create, duplicate, modify, or delete a record * Allows to set a password for the classified data
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Features
World Time
* Displays the local time and the time of 2 other cities * Allows to adjust time, date and cities * Provides settings of daylight-saving time (DST) and 12/24-hour
systems
* Provides alarm clock functions * Provides chess watch, stopwatch and timer functions
Calendar
* Provides calendars from January 1901 to December 2099 * Allows to view 6-month calendar in one screen * Allows to check daily issues and constellation
Anniversary
* Allows to create lunar and solar anniversary record * Allows to input Chinese, English, numbers and special symbols * Allows to define the field names * Allows to create, duplicate, modify, or delete a record * Allows to set a password for the classified data
Personal Data
* Allows to input English, numbers and special symbols * Allows to set a paintbrush record as the start-up greeting
message
* Allows to create, modify, or delete data * Allows to set a password for the classified data
Class Schedule
* Allows to input Chinese, English, numbers and special symbols in
class schedule
* Allows to create, duplicate, modify, or delete a record
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Features
My Photo Album
* Allows to browse your downloaded pictures * Allows to set your favorite file as startup picture * Allow to select path or delete picture file
After Service
* Provides BESTA hot line, fax number and website
Find
* Allows to select category range or input keyword to search data
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Name Card

1. Name Card

Allows to create, input, store, search, edit or delete name card data.

1.1 Creating/Storing New Data

A.Select “1. Name Card” under PIM menu.
* If no data has ever been saved, the system will display the
following messages.
* Select “Y” to input new data. * If some data has ever been saved, the system will display the
index screen.
B. Press [F1] to create new data. C.Inputting Data.
* Press directional key to shift to the category field, then press
[ENTER] to select. * Press [ENTER] to move the cursor to the next line, and press [DEL]
to cancel. * Press [ * Press [ ]/[ ] to display the previous/next page. * Press [F4] to select portrait for this record. (Refer to PIM section
1.1.1)
* Press [F3] to set the displaying fields. (Refer to PIM section.
1.1.2) * Press [F5] to lock/ unlock data. (Refer to PIM section 1.1.3) * If you press [ESC], the following screen will be displayed.
]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] to move the cursor.
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* Select “Y” to save the data. * Select “N” to exit without saving the data. * Select “C” to cancel the operation.
D.Press [SAVE] to save the data, then access the index screen. Ex. Create a new name card of a friend. Access the editing screen.
Name Card
Press [ then press [ENTER]. Select “Friends”.
Input the data.
Press [SAVE] to save the data. It will access the index screen.
] to select category.
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Note: When inputting “birthday”, you can access the calendar to select a date.
Name Card
1.1.1 Selecting Portrait
A. In the editing screen, press [F4] to select portrait file.
* Find out the file location, then select the file, press [SAVE] to
open; or in other way, press [TAB] to move cursor to the file name column, input the name of the file, then press [ENTER] to open.
* To move the dotted frame on the selected picture, press [ ]
[ ] [ ] [ ] or [W][S][A][D] to move it around four directions rapidly.
* Press [TAB] to move cursor to the disk column, press [SPACE]
to select file disk and type. B.Press [ENTER] to confirm and return to the editing screen. C.Press [SAVE] to return to the index screen.
Ex. Set up the portrait for “Jess”. Press [F4] to open a photo file.
(Under location: C:\DCIM)
Press [W][S][A][D] to select range and press [ENTER] to confirm.
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1.1.2 Set the Displaying Items
You are allowed to select your favorite fields to be displayed on the index screen.
On the editing screen, press [F3 setting]: A. Press [TAB] key, then press [
displayed.
B. Press [SAVE] to confirm. Ex. Set the company name and telephone to be displaying on the
index screen. Press [F3] key on editing screen.
Select “Company” and “TEL(O)”.
Press [SAVE] key twice.
]/[ ] to select the fields to be
1.1.3 Lock/ Unlock Data
A. The password must be set first, press [F5] to lock the data. B.If the data is locked, press [F5] to unlock the data. C.If you have not set the password yet, the following screen
will appear when you press [F5] key.
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* Press [Y] to set the password. * After setting password, the data will be secured.
D.To show all locked (private)
data, press [I. “1 Show Private”, input your password to show/ hide the private data.
], select
Name Card

1.2 The Index Screen

On the index screen, press [TAB] to shift to field , then press [ENTER] to select the category to be displayed.
Select category.

1.3 Detail View

A. On the index screen, press [ ]/[ ] or [ ]/[ ] to select data. B.Press [ENTER] to view the highlighted data.
* If a lock icon appears, it means the data has already been locked. * Press [ ]/[ ] to move to previous/ next line. * Press [ ]/[ ] to view the previous/next data. * Press [F5] to check the photo. (This icon will not appear if no
portrait available.)
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Ex. View the detailed data of “Peter”. Index screen
Name Card
Press [ press [ENTER].
] to select “Peter”.

1.4 Modifying Data

A. Press [F2] to modify data on the detail view screen. B.Modify the data. C.Press [SAVE] to save the data.
Modify data.

1.5 Duplicating Data

A. Press [F3] on the detail view screen. B. Modifying the contents or just keep it unchanged. C.Press [SAVE].
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1.6 Deleting Data

A.Press [F4 DEL] key on the detail view screen, you can also press
[F3 DEL] on the index screen.
B.Select “Y” to delete the highlighted data.

1.7 Index Search

A. On the index screen, press [F2] to access index search screen. B.Press directional key to select initial letter of name, then press
[ENTER] key to display the searching result.
Ex. Search the data with a name start with “P”. Press [F2] on the index screen.
Press [ Press [ENTER].
] to select “P”.

1.8 Editing the Category

The Name Cards are classified into 5 defaulted categories, including Commerce, VIP, Personal, Relative and Friends. You are allowed to increase 3 more categories. (The new categories can be deleted in “F5 SYS”-->“2.Memory”). New created categories can be changed or modified.
A.On the index screen, press [TAB] key to select the category, the
press [ENTER] to select “4. Edit Category” from the drop down list.
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B. Press the corresponding numeric key to select a category. C.Modify the name of category or create a new category. D.Press [SAVE] to confirm.
Ex. Create a new category “Partner”. Index screen
Press [TAB] to select category. Press [ENTER], press [
Select “4.Edit Category”.
Press [6]. Input “Partner”.
].
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Press [SAVE].
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1.9 Customized the Field Names

In addition to the defaulted and fixed field names, up to 6 other cus­tomized fields can be defined by the user. The customized field na m es can only be deleted in “F5 SYS”-->“2. Memory”.
A .Press [I. B.Press [ENTER] to input the field name. C.Press [
* Text/Date/Time/Numeric/Check Box * When selecting “Numeric”, you can choose Integer, Currency or
Decimal. D.Press [SAVE].
Ex. Define a new field name “Birth Animal”.
] on the index screen, then select “Custom Category”.
] to select type.
Press [
Select “Custom Category”.
].
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Input the new field name and select a data type.
Press [SAVE].
Press [SAVE] to return to index screen.
Create a new name card, you can find the new field “Birth Animal”.
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