Ectaco Language Teacher ECz600T User Manual

English/Czech Electronic Talking Dictionary User's Manual
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION..........................................................................2
Document Conventions........................................................ 4
Key Panel............................................................................ 4
Power Supply ......................................................................9
SETUP MAIN MENU .................................................................. 10
Display's Language............................................................ 11
Real Time Clock................................................................12
Daily Alarm........................................................................14
Display's Format................................................................15
Memory Check .................................................................. 15
Data Deletion..................................................................... 16
Set Contrast ...................................................................... 16
Speech Frequency ............................................................. 17
Speech Speed ...................................................................17
Security............................................................................. 18
Key Tone On/Off................................................................21
Set Sleep Time.................................................................. 22
DICTIONARY.............................................................................22
General Dictionary Function............................................... 22
Advanced Word Recognition..............................................25
Instant Reverse Translation............................................... 26
Spell-Checker Vector Ultima
...........................................27
Pronunciation of Words and Sentences ............................. 28
USER’S DICTIONARY ............................................................... 29
GRAMMAR................................................................................31
TOEFL....................................................................................... 32
DIALOGS................................................................................... 35
IRREGULAR VERBS..................................................................36
IDIOMS...................................................................................... 37
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY ........................................................38
SCHEDULE................................................................................ 40
CALCULATOR...........................................................................42
METRIC CONVERSION............................................................. 43
CURRENCY EXCHANGE...........................................................45
WORD GAME............................................................................ 47
WORLD TIME............................................................................ 48
LOCAL TIME.............................................................................. 49
PC COMMUNICATION............................................................... 50
ADDITIONAL FEATURES .......................................................... 51
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing the EnglishCzech
Digital Language Learning System Language Teacher
ECz600T. The Language Teacher
ECz600T is a result of combined efforts of Ectaco's staff of linguists, engineers, and programmers, representing the fifth generation of the highest performance electronic educational tools. You are now owner of the most advanced electronic device that has ever been produced for foreign language studies.
The digital Language Learning System Language
Teacher
ECz600T features:
Main vocabulary of over 475,000 words, including
medical, technical, legal, and business terms, as well as slang and general expressions
English Grammar electronic book with topic search
function
TOEFL test
Instant reverse translation
128K bilingual organizer
High-speed data communication with PC
Screen and key panel backlight for operation under
limited light conditions
New words recording function for dictionary expansion
Vector Ultima
spell-checking system
200 popular American idioms
Advanced word recognition system
English irregular verbs
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Over 1200 commonly used and emergency phrases
Word game
Currency conversion
Metric conversion
World time
Clock
Alarm
Calculator
External power jack for non-battery operation
The latest speech technology employed by the
Language Teacher
ECz600T allows you to listen to the pronunciation of English words and sentences, which makes it an ideal language tutor for you.
Enjoy your Language Teacher
ECz600T and make it
your personal travel and business companion. For best results and to ensure that you are able to
employ all of the sophisticated features of your
Language Teacher
ECz600T to their fullest, read this user's manual carefully and keep it on hand for future reference.
Note: The Language Teacher
ECz600T has no
problems in working with dates later than the year 2000.
Note: As continuous efforts are made by the
manufacturer to improve quality and performance of the Language Teacher
products, some characteristics or the design features of the actual device you purchased may slightly differ from their description in this manual.
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Document Conventions
Whenever the keys' captions are referenced in text, it will be shown using UPPERCASE, e.g. ENTER.
Whenever a section
's name or information displayed on
screen is referenced in text, it will be shown using italics, e.g. Currency Exchange.
Boldface is used for emphasis. Symbols ◄ ►▲▼ refer to four cursor control keys
located at far right on the key panel. Following icons mark paragraphs dealing with:
step by step directions within a section
control keys
talking function important notes.
Key Panel
The character section of the key panel emulates the American QWERTY keyboard layout, upgraded with additional Czech characters marked on the keys.
The English and Czech character sets, as well as a numeric layout, are each linked to their input modes, indicated in the screen’s upper right-hand corner (whenever editing is available) by symbols E, C or N, respectively.
Input modes can be switched consecutively in the above sequence by pressing the key. In the main dictionary, however, the input mode selection is
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handled automatically to comply with the current source language, and the key is used for changing the translation direction.
To enter specific Czech letters Á, É, ĺ, Ň, Ó, Ú, Ů, Ď, Č, Ý, Ř, Š, Ž, Ť press and release SHIFT prior to using a corresponding letter key.
An additional symbols set is available through SHIFT+. Press
to see more symbols. Press the
indicated number key to insert a selected symbol. Both the key panel and the display can be backlit by
pressing the
key.
Description of Control Keys
ON/OFF On/Off switch DICT Main dictionary GRAM English grammar and TOEFL test DIAL Dialogs TEL Telephone directory TIME Local time
Screen and key panel backlight
Change of input mode or
translation direction
MENU Icons menu
Talking
PREV / NEXT Paging
◄ ► Cursor movement or highlighting ▼▲ Cursor movement or line scrolling
ENTER Execute
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ESC Cancel / Go to previous level SHIFT+(SYMB) Display set of additional symbols SHIFT+(DEL) Delete character or record SHIFT+(MARK) Mark record as password protected SHIFT+(EDIT) Enable record editing /
Change Insert/Overwrite
SHIFT+ENTER Launch the spelling checker in the (SPELLER) main dictionary
SPC Enter a space SHIFT+SPC Enter a hyphen Computational symbols and operations are available
with the Calculator.
Display
The Language Teacher ECz600T is equipped with a four-line high-resolution display. Both the display and key panel can be backlit by pressing the
key.
The right-hand border of the display is reserved for system symbols, which light up to signal an activated or available function:
EDIT Current record opened for editing SHIFT SHIFT key engaged MARK Current record marked as protected
INS Insert is active editing mode BATT Batteries discharged: replace promptly
Password protection on (Unit locked)
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Alarm on
◄ ► Highlight bar can be moved horizontally ▼▲ Vertical scrolling or paging enabled /
more text available.
Highlight bar is an inverse video display of an icon or a portion of text. To select a screen item highlight it and press ENTER.
Cursor appears either as a blinking underscore
_
(Insert) or a blinking solid rectangle (Overwrite). It marks the position where (or to the left of which in the Insert mode) a character will be entered or deleted.
Icons Menu
The Language Teacher ECz600T features a graphical start-up interface with four sets of functional icons, which visually organize and facilitate access to the dictionary's multiple sections.
To display the Icons Menu, press MENU, or close a
current section using the ESC key.
To alternate between four icon sets, use NEXT and PREV.
Move highlight bar within the current set with the ◄► keys.
To open a section whose icon is highlighted, press ENTER.
The icons of the Icons Menu represent following sections of the Language Teacher
ECz600T:
Main Dictionary
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User's Dictionary
English Grammar and TOEFL
Dialogs
Irregular Verbs
American Idioms
Telephone Directory
Schedule
Calculator
Metric Conversion
Currency Exchange
Word Game
World Time
Local Time
PC Communication
Setup Main Menu
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Power Supply
The Language Teacher ECz600T is powered by three (3) AAA batteries. When the batteries become weak, the warning symbol BATT will light up in the lower-right corner of the display. To prev ent the unit's malfunction and possible loss of user's data in case of a complete battery discharge, promptly replace the whole set of batteries as soon as the warning symbol appears. Do not mix old and new batteries.
Note: After purchasing the Language Teacher
ECz600T you might have to remove an insulation stripe from the battery compartment. It is used to prevent the discharge of batteries during storage and transportation.
Press the ON/OFF key to turn the unit off. Remove the battery compartment cover by pushing
its latch down and away from the unit.
Take out the middle battery first, then slide toward
center and remove two remaining batteries.
Insert three new batteries, placing the last one in the
middle.
Note: Make sure to place the batteries according to the
polarity markings (+ -) inside the compartment.
Align the cover at the bottom of the battery
compartment and slightly press on the latch to engage the lock.
You have 2 minutes to replace the batteries without risk of a system reset, which may cause loss of user's data stored in RAM.
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Do not exceed the 2 min. limit! Neither manufacturer nor dealer may be held responsible for the loss of user’s data.
Note: Never try to remov e batteries from the translator
when the power is on. This can seriously damage the device. Accidentally doing so, as well as certain other circumstances (e.g. forgotten password), may compel you to reset the dictionary manually. Use a pointed device to press the reset button located on the front panel next to the A key.
During a system reset, press the N key at the prompt System Initialization. Press (Y/N) key to attempt preserving user’s data and a customized system configuration. However, if RAM has been corrupted, or if you turn the dictionary on for the first time, you will have to press Y to reinitialize the system.
Note: The Language Teacher
ECz600T is equipped with a reserve CR 1220 battery, which is stored in the special battery compartment on the back side of the unit. The validity period of the battery is 1-2 years.
Note: The Language Teacher
ECz600T is equipped with a jack for external power supply. To order a compatible AC/DC adapter, contact your dealer or an Ectaco service center listed at the end of this book.
Use of an inappropriate external power supply may cause failure of the unit and void the warranty.
SETUP MAIN MENU
To be able to adjust the Language Teacher ECz600T's configuration to better suit your needs, read
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this section first to familiarize yourself with options of the Setup main menu.
To access the Setup main menu:
Press ON/OFF to turn the translator on. If needed, press MENU to display the Icons Menu.
Locate and highlight icon . Press ENTER.
Display's Language
Real Time Clock Daily Alarm Display’s Format v
To select an option, highlight it with or and
press ENTER.
Note: All prompts and messages appear in English by
default. To change the display language to Czech, start the customization from the option Display's Language.
Display's Language
Use this option to select the language in which all menus, screen titles, and messages will appear. English is chosen by default.
Select the option Display's Language on the Setup
main menu.
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Set Language English Czech v
To change a setting, highlight the desired option and
press ENTER. The current setting appears checked.
Press ESC to return to the Setup main menu.
Real Time Clock
On the Setup main menu, make sure Real Time
Clock is highlighted and press ENTER to open the Set Time screen.
Set Local Time
YY/MM/DD=2000/01/01
10:00
Specify the current date and time.
Move the cursor with the arrow keys. Change value in a
selected field by pressing a number key on the key panel. In the 12-hour format specify A for AM, P for PM.
Press ENTER to display the Set Local Time screen.
Set Local Time Enter first letter for country or city.
City: Country:
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Select the field CITY or COUNTRY using the ◄►
keys, and type a letter. Names of a city and country first on the alphabetical list in the selected category, as well as the city's GMT offset, will appear on the screen.
Note: If you press ENTER without specifying a letter,
the currently selected city (Prague, Czech Republic is the default) will be shown.
For example, type M in the field City.
MADRID SPAIN
+01:00 v
Use the ▼▲ keys to list all cities in alphabetical order,
or use NEXT / PREV to move by countries (and cities within each country). At any time you can press a letter key as a shortcut to the alphabetically first city listed under this letter.
Press ENTER to advance to the next screen.
Speaking clock: On
Note: You may use your Language Teacher
as a talking clock (default setting). When you open the Local Time screen, you will hear the current time announcement.
To disable or re-enable the announcement of time,
use the key.
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Press ENTER to save the changes and return to the
Setup main menu.
Daily Alarm
Select the option Daily Alarm on the Setup main
menu.
Set Daily Alarm
07:30
Specify the Daily Alarm time.
Move the cursor with the ◄► keys. Change value in a
selected field by pressing a number key on the key panel. In the 12-hour format specify A for AM, P for PM
Press ENTER to advance to the next screen.
Daily Alarm: Off
◄ ►
v
To turn the Daily Alarm on or off (default setting), use
any arrow key.
Press ENTER to save the changes and return to the
Setup main menu. If the Daily Alarm is on, a bell sign
will light up on the right side of the display. At the specified time you will hear the alarm tone which will continue for 30 seconds or until you press any key.
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Display's Format
Select the option Display’s Format on the Setup main
menu.
12-Hours 24-Hours DD/MM/YY MM/DD/YY v
To change a setting, highlight the desired option and
press ENTER. Current settings appear checked (24­hour MM/DD/YY format is the default).
Press ESC to return to the Setup main menu.
Memory Check
Select the option Memory Check on the Setup main
menu to view the current status of available user's memory.
Memory remaining:
82%
Press ENTER to return to the Setup main menu.
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Data Deletion
Select the option Data Deletion on the Setup main
menu.
Data Deletion
Telephone Schedule
Marked records v
To delete all records in an organizer section, select
the Telephone, Schedule, or a User Dictionary option and confirm a displayed prompt.
To delete all records marked as protected, select the
Marked Records option and confirm a displayed prompt.
Note: The Marked Records option allows you to release
memory kept by inaccessible records if you forget your password.
Press ESC to return to the Setup main menu.
Set Contrast
Select the option Set Contrast on the Setup main
menu.
Contrast level
Dim Bright
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Use the ◄► keys to adjust the contrast level. Press ENTER to save the changes and return to the
Setup main menu.
Speech Frequency
Select the option Speech Frequency on the Setup
main menu.
Speech Frequency
Low High
Use the ◄► keys to adjust the speech frequency.
Press to check the changed pronunciation.
Press ENTER to save the changes and return to the
Setup main menu.
Speech Speed
Select the option Speech Speed on the Setup main
menu.
Speech Speed
Low High
Use the ◄► keys to adjust the speech speed.
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Press to check the changed pronunciation.
Press ENTER to save the changes and return to the
Setup main menu.
Security
With this option you can set, change, and clear a password used to secure your records in the Telephone Directory and Schedule sections, as well as enable and disable the password protection.
Note: Always remember your password. If you forget
the password, records marked as protected will become unavailable. You will have either to reset the dictionary (see Power Supply), which may lead to loss of all stored user's data, or to remove the password from the system, releasing memory taken up by marked records (option Marked records on the Data Deletion menu described above).
Setting Password
Select the option Security on the Setup main menu. If no password is set, a prompt to enter a password is
displayed:
Enter password: [_ ]
Specify your password. The length of the password
cannot exceed 7 characters, English letters only.
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Press ENTER. A confirmation message is displayed.
Password [LOCK ] successfully set
Press ENTER to return to the Setup main menu.
Lock the Unit
Select the option Security on the Setup main menu. If a password is set but not activated, the following
menu is displayed:
1 Lock the unit 2 Clear password
To enable the password protection of marked records
and return to the Setup main menu, press the 1 key. A confirmation message will be shown, and a key symbol
will light up at right indicating that the
password protection is on.
Note: For information about how to mark records to
protect your private data refer to the sections Telephone Directory and Schedule.
Unlock the Unit
Select the option Security on the Setup main menu.
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If the password protection is currently enabled, you
will be prompted to enter the password in order to turn the protection off:
Unlock the unit [_ ]
Press ENTER to disable the password protection and
return to the Setup main menu. A confirmation message will be shown, and the key symbol will disappear.
Note: If you make a mistake typing your password, the
message Wrong Password will appear. The password protection will not be disabled.
Clearing Password
If password protection is on, disable it as described
above.
Select the option Security on the Setup main menu.
1 Lock the unit 2 Clear password
To delete the password, press the 2 key and specify
your password at the prompt:
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Enter password: [_ ]
Press ENTER to delete the password and return to
the Setup main menu. A confirmation message will be shown.
Note: If you make a mistake typing your password, the
message Wrong Password will appear. The password will not be cleared.
Key Tone On/Off
When the Key Tone is on (default), you hear a short beep every time you press a key on the key panel.
Select the option Key Tone on the Setup main menu.
Key Tone
Off On v
To change a setting, highlight the desired option and
press ENTER. The current setting appears checked.
Press ESC to return to the Setup main menu.
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Set Sleep Time
This option allows you to change the period of time until an automatic turn-off if no key has been pressed.
Select the option Sleep Time on the Setup main
menu.
Sleep Time
3 min v
Use the keys to adjust the sleep time in the
range from 3 (default) to 12 minutes in 3-minute increments.
Press ENTER to save the changes and return to the
Setup main menu.
DICTIONARY
The Digital Language Learning System Language Teacher
ECz600T contains the most advanced
EnglishCzech electronic dictionary on the market. In order to fully utilize the translator's potential, carefully read this section of the user's manual.
General Dictionary Function
Press the ON/OFF key to turn the dictionary on.
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Press the DICT key or choose on the Icons
Menu to enter the main Dictionary section. The title of
the dictionary you used last time appears on the input screen.
Note: The English->Czech dictionary defaults after a
system initialization.
English=>Czech E _
Select the direction of translation by pressing the
key.
Note: The direction of translation is indicated by an
arrow in the dictionary title. On the Dictionary input screen under the current
dictionary's title, you see a cursor where the first letter you enter will appear.
Using the key panel, type in a word you want to have
translated.
Use the ◄► keys to move the cursor in the edited line.
Use SHIFT+ to delete the last letter. Use SHIFT+ to switch between Overwrite and Insert editing modes. Press SPC for space, SHIFT+SPC for hyphen.
An additional symbols set is available through SHIFT+. Press
to see more symbols. Press the
indicated number key to insert a selected symbol.
For example, enter catch in the English->Czech
dictionary.
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English=>Czech E CATCH_
CATCH
Press ENTER to retrieve the entry. You will see
translations of the word catch.
CATCH [N] CHYCENÍ, ÚLOVEK,
ZÁTAH, ZÁCHYTKA,
Symbol at right signals that more translations are available.
Use to scroll down and see more translations. To
scroll back up, press ▲.
To go to the next or previous entry, use NEXT or
PREV.
Note: Translations are listed in the alphabetical order of
their respective grammatical labels, which appear in square brackets and have the following meaning:
A adjective ABBR abbreviation ADV adverb CONJ conjunction ART article AUX auxiliary CONJ conjunction ID idiom INTRJ interjection N noun
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NUM numeral PART part PHR phrase PREF prefix PREP preposition PRON pronoun SUFF suffix V verb
To return to the input screen, use ESC. To translate
another word in the same dictionary while an entry is displayed, just start typing, and the input screen will appear automatically.
Advanced Word Recognition
Your Language Teacher ECz600T is equipped with an Advanced Word Recognition feature. While you are
keying in the word you want to have translated, a word closest in spelling to the portion entered so far appears on the screen's bottom line. If you saw the desired word before you finished typing, press ENTER to display its translations.
Start typing, for example, the word daughter in the
English->Czech dictionary. When you reach the letter
G, the whole word will appear below.
English=>Czech E DAUG_
DAUGHTER
Press ENTER to retrieve the entry.
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Note: Proper usage of this function lets you effectively
accelerate your work while translating large texts.
Instant Reverse Translation
For your convenience, the Language Teacher ECz600T is designed to provide an Instant Reverse Translation for all words in the main Dictionary.
Display translations for a word, e.g. catch in the
English->Czech dictionary.
CATCH [N] CHYCENÍ, ÚLOVEK,
ZÁTAH, ZÁCHYTKA,
Press the ► key to highlight the translations
consecutively.
CATCH [N] CHYCENÍ, ÚLOVEK,
◄ ►
ZÁTAH, ZÁCHYTKA,
Press ENTER to make an instant reverse translation
of the highlighted word.
ÚLOVEK [N] BAG, CATCH , HAUL, TAKE, QUARRY, KILL
To return to the original entry, press ESC.
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Spell-Checker Vector Ultima
The spelling checker Vector Ultima is one of the most advanced proofing tools on the market. It can be very useful when you are unsure of a word’s exact spelling.
Type, for example, mountain as you hear it in the
English->Czech dictionary.
English=>Czech E MAUNTIN_
MASOLEUM
To run a spell-check, press SHIFT+ENTER. A list of
suggestions will be displayed.
MAINTAIN MANTIS MARTIN MOUNTAIN
Use the ▼ key to scroll down and highlight
MOUNTAIN and press ENTER to retrieve the entry.
MOUNTAIN [A] HORSKÝ; [N]
Note: If the Spell-checker is unable to make a
suggestion, the message No suggestion! Press [NEXT] to find the nearest word is displayed. Press NEXT for the closest match or ESC to return to the input screen.
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Pronunciation of Words and Sentences
One of the most exciting features of the Language Teacher
ECz600T is the unlimited pronunciation for all English words and phrases based on the T-T-S (text–to-speech) technology.
Display translations for an English word, e.g. catch.
CATCH [N] CHYCENÍ, ÚLOVEK,
ZÁTAH, ZÁCHYTKA,
Press to listen to the pronunciation of the English
headword.
Note: T-T-S is able to generate pronunciation of any
English text, not limited to dictionary entries. Simply type a word or phrase on the input screen of the English->Czech dictionary and press
to have the
text pronounced. On the Setup main menu you may adjust the frequency
and speed of speech shaping your own pronunciation style.
Note: The Language Teacher
ECz600T is equipped with a volume control, located on the left-hand edge of the unit's case.
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USER’S DICTIONARY
The Language Teacher ECz600T allows you to create your own v ocabulary, which automatically links to the translator's main Dictionary.
Creating a Record
Select on the Icons Menu. The User’s Dictionary
selection menu is shown.
User's Dictionary English Czech v
Select an option, for example, Czech User's
Dictionary, and create a Czech headword you want to
add to your vocabulary.
Czech word: C VEČ ERNÍK
Use arrow keys to move the cursor, SHIFT+ to delete
a character to the left of (Insert) or above the cursor (Overwrite). Press SPC for space, SHIFT+SPC for hyphen. Use SHIFT+ to switch between Overwrite and Insert editing modes.
Press ENTER to open the next page Explanation.
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If needed, select an input mode with the  key and
enter your definition of the headword, for example:
Explanation: E EVENING NEWS
You may want to use additional symbols av ailable by
pressing SHIFT+▲ (► for more).
To save a record, press ENTER. A new record
template will be opened.
To exit without saving, use ESC repeatedly.
Managing Records
Select on the Icons Menu and open one of the
User's Dictionaries. A new record template will
appear.
Use NEXT or PREV to view existing records.
VEČ ERNÍK EVENING NEWS 3
To edit a record, press SHIFT+ and follow
instructions in Creating a Record.
To delete a record, press SHIFT+◄ and confirm a
displayed prompt.
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Press SHIFT + to listen to the pronunciation of the
explanation.
To open an existing User's Dictionary record from the
main Dictionary, enter your record's headword in full on the input screen of a corresponding main Dictionary and press ENTER.
GRAMMAR
The Language Teacher ECz600T offers an extensive grammatical aid programmed into the electronic device.
Press the GRAM key, or select on the Icons
Menu and choose Grammar to open the Grammar
menu.
1. Search by screen code
2. Sequential search
Press 1 to retrieve a topic by its screen code.
Note: To search by screen code from within the text
press S for an input prompt.
Specify a topic code in the format X.X (use the “. ,” key
to enter a decimal point) and press ENTER.
Press 2 if you want to use multilevel menus to
navigate through topics.
Press the corresponding letter key to select a menu
option.
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Press ESC to return to a previous level. Use ▼▲ to scroll the text within each topic.
TOEFL
Your Language Teacher ECz600T contains a practical preparation guide for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), which is required of non-native English speakers as part of the admission procedure to an American college. This section offers you a unique opportunity to practice the computerized test version as it is likely to be presented to you at a real examination.
Select on the Icons Menu and choose TOEFL to
open the TOEFL menu.
Tutorial
Sample tests Sample exercises v
Highlight your choice and press ENTER.
Tutorial
The Tutorial provides you with general information about the requirements, structure, and duration of a TOEFL test. The Tutorial text is available in English and Czech languages. These options can be selected from the Tutorial submenu.
Select Tutorial on the TOEFL menu.
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Display's Language
English Czech v
Select the language you want to read the Tutorial in. Read the Tutorial, accessing its sections by pressing
the indicated letter keys.
After you become acquainted with TOEFL basics set forth in the Tutorial, you might feel prepared to practice in answering questions. For your convenience, sample questions are arranged in two sequences, represented by the options Sample Tests and Sample Exercises.
Sample Tests and Sample Exercises
Highlight and press the Sample Tests line on the
TOEFL menu to open the Sample Tests submenu.
Test 1
Test 2 Test 3 Test 4 v
There are four complete tests for you to choose from. Each test contains Multiple Choice questions pertaining to all three sections of the TOEFL test in this order:
Listening Comprehension, Structure and Written Expression, Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension.
Select Sample Exercises on the TOEFL menu to
open the Sample Exercises submenu.
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Listen. Comprehension
Structure & Grammar Reading Comprehension v
The Sample Exercises option allows you to practice each of three sections of the TOEFL test separately. The same questions from four available sample tests are rearranged depending on which section of the test they refer to. The sections are further subdivided into two or three parts comprising questions of the same type. For example, parts of Structure & Grammar are:
Sentence completion
Error identification
v
Regardless of which practice form you have chosen, each sample question is structured as follows:
Question text (not displayed in the Listening Comprehension section), for example:
1. Among the astronomers of ancient Greece, two theories _____ v
Four answer versions lettered A, B, C, D; for example
A developing B in development C developed D which they v
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Selecting an Answer and Displaying the Score
When you have made up your mind about the right answer, press the corresponding letter key to save the answer and go to the next question. At the last question in a test or in an exercise section, or whenever you decide to finish practicing and press ESC, the following sum-up information is displayed:
Total: 100 Shown: 57 Answered: 22 TOEFL Score: 90
The first line discloses total number of questions in a test or a section of Sample Exercises. The second and third lines indicate, respectively, how many questions were displayed and correctly answered during the concluded session. The fourth line shows your score, which is calculated according to an authentic formula.
DIALOGS
Over a thousand American common and emergency phrases translated into Czech are stored in the
Language Teacher
ECz600T's memory. For ease of reference, phrases are organized into conversational dialog topics listed below:
1. Everyday Conversation 7. Communication
2. Traveling 8. At the Bank
3. Hotel 9. Transport
4. In the Restaurant 10. Health
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5. Shopping 11. Hair Dresser
6. Sightseeing 12. Calling for Police
Each topic contains a number of episodes.
Press the DIAL key or select on the Icons Menu
to open the Dialogs section. The title of the first topic will be displayed.
1.Everyday conversation. KAŽDODENNĺ VÝRAZY.
Choose a topic, then an episode.
Use ▼▲ to browse topic or episode titles, ENTER to
open a displayed title. Use NEXT / PREV to move between entries, ▼▲ to scroll individual entries, ESC to return to a previous level.
Press the key to listen to the pronunciation of an
English phrase.
IRREGULAR VERBS
Forms of all commonly used English irregular verbs may be quickly looked up in the Language Teacher
ECz600T's Irregular Verbs directory. Verbs in each section are arranged in the alphabetical order.
Select on the Icons Menu to open the Irregular
Verbs directory.
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First letter: _
Specify a letter to display the first verb starting with
this letter.
Use NEXT / PREV to move between entries, ▼▲ to
scroll individual entries, ESC to return to the letter input prompt.
Press the key to listen to the pronunciation of an
irregular verb's forms in English.
IDIOMS
Over 200 popular American idioms and their translations or equivalents in Czech are listed in the alphabetical order in the Idiom section.
Select on the Icons Menu to open the Idioms
section.
First letter: _
Specify a letter to display the first idiom starting with
this letter.
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Use NEXT / PREV to move between entries, ▼▲ to
scroll individual entries, ESC to return to the letter input prompt.
Press the key to listen to the pronunciation of an
English idiom.
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
You may store names, telephone numbers, and addresses within the Telephone Directory in English or Czech, view, edit, delete the entries, and listen to the pronunciation of a record's contents (for English language only).
Creating a Record
Select on the Icons Menu to open the first
Telephone directory record in the viewing mode.
Press ENTER to open a new record template.
Name: E MR. SMITHS_
Fill out the first page Name, changing the input mode
with the key if needed.
Use arrow keys to move the cursor, SHIFT+ to delete
a character to the left of (Insert) or above the cursor
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(Overwrite). Press SPC for space, SHIFT+SPC for hyphen.
Use SHIFT+ to switch between Overwrite and Insert editing modes.
You may want to use additional symbols available by pressing SHIFT+▲ (► for more).
Press ENTER and fill out the next page Number.
Numeric mode is enabled automatically.
Press ENTER and type in an Address, switching the
input mode as necessary.
To mark (or unmark) a record as password protected,
press SHIFT+. A label MARK will light up (or go out, respectively) at right.
To save a record, press ENTER. A new record
template will be opened.
To close a record without saving, use ESC
repeatedly.
Managing Records
Select on the Icons Menu to open the first
Telephone Directory record in the viewing mode.
Use NEXT or PREV to view other existing records.
Note: If the password protection is turned on (see
Security), marked records will not appear on the record list. To see them, first disable the password protection as described in section Setup Main Menu.
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To edit a record, press SHIFT+ and follow
instructions in Creating a Record.
To delete a record, press SHIFT+◄ and confirm a
displayed prompt.
To listen to a record's contents, press (for English
language only).
SCHEDULE
You can effectively plan out your time using the Schedule section of your Language Teacher
ECz600T. You may enter records in English or Czech, edit, search, delete records, and listen to the pronunciation of a record's contents (for English language only).
Creating a Record
Select on the Icons Menu to open the first
Schedule record in the viewing mode.
Press ENTER to open a new record template. The
current date appears on the screen.
Date:
MM/DD/YYYY=01/01/2000
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Note: The date and time display format can be
adjusted on the Setup main menu.
Type, if needed, another date with number keys,
using ◄ ► to move the cursor, and press ENTER to go to the Time page.
Specify a start and end time for a scheduled event
with number keys, using ◄► to move the cursor. In the 12-hour format type A for AM, P for PM.
Time:
11:30AM-1:00PM
If you wish to set on an alarm to remind you about the
meeting at the scheduled time, press SHIFT + Z. A bell icon
appears on the screen.
Press ENTER and type in Schedule contents,
changing the input mode with the key if needed.
Use arrow keys to move the cursor, SHIFT+ to delete
a character to the left of (Insert) or above the cursor (Overwrite). Press SPC for space, SHIFT+SPC for hyphen. Use SHIFT+ to switch between Overwrite and Insert editing modes.
You may want to use additional symbols available by pressing SHIFT+▲ (► for more).
To mark (or unmark) a record as password protected,
press SHIFT+. A label MARK will light up (or go out, respectively) at right.
To save a record, press ENTER.
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To close a record without saving, use ESC
repeatedly.
Managing Records
Select on the Icons Menu to open the first
Schedule record in the viewing mode.
Use NEXT or PREV to view other existing records.
Note: If the password protection is turned on (see
Security), marked records will not appear on the record list. To see them, first disable the password protection as described in section Setup Main Menu.
To edit a record, press SHIFT+ and follow
instructions in Creating a Record.
To delete a record, press SHIFT+◄ and confirm a
displayed prompt.
To listen to a record's contents, press .
CALCULATOR
Calculator is one of the Language Teacher ECz600T's features designed for your convenience.
Select on the Icons Menu to open the Calculator.
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Calculator
M=[ 0. ]
0.
The numeric layout, including symbols of arithmetic and memory operations, is enabled automatically (no need to press SHIFT). The memory register is displayed on the screen for easy reference.
Use this function the way you would use an ordinary
calculator.
Note: If a memory overflow or an error (e.g. as a result
of division by zero) occurs so that E appears on the screen, press SHIFT+C/CE to clear the display.
METRIC CONVERSION
With your Language Teacher ECz600T you may easily convert measurements from the American system into the metric system commonly used in Europe and vice versa.
The following measurements and measurement units are available for instant conversion:
Length: centimeter, meter, kilometer, inch, foot, yard, mile
Area: sq.centimeter, sq.meter, sq.inch, sq.foot, sq.yard
Capacity: liter, pint, gallon
Weight: gram, kilogram, ton, ounce, pound
Temperature: oCelsius (centigrade), oFahrenheit, Kelvin
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Power: kilowatt, horsepower
Select on the Icons Menu to open the Metric
Conversion menu.
Metric Conversion
1. Length
2. Area
3. Capacity v
Press a corresponding number key, or highlight an
option with ▼▲ and press ENTER.
Cm <> Inch
| 0. Cm
◄ ►
Inch v
Use ◄► to select a unit's pair, ▼▲ to reverse the
conversion direction.
Type a numeric value in the highlighted field and
press ENTER. The result will appear on the bottom line.
Cm <> Inch
12. Cm
◄ ►
4.72440944 Inch v
To make a new calculation, press ENTER. To exit to the Metric Conversion menu, press ESC.
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CURRENCY EXCHANGE
The Currency Exchange function built into your Language Teacher
ECz600T allows you to instantly convert amounts in several pre-installed currencies and 1 user defined currency.
With Language Teacher
ECz600T, rates for the currencies of the following nations may be set up, and amounts calculated: USA (USD), Czech Republic (CZK), Slovakia (SKK), Germany (DEM), Canada (CAD), Great Britain (GBP), Japan (JPY), Finland (FMK), Switzerland (SFR), Italy (ITL), as well as the currency of the European Union (EURO). Also, an editable option marked with '?' is provided for any other currency.
Select on the Icons Menu to open the Currency
Exchange menu.
Currency Exchange
1. Display rates
2. Set rate
3. Calculation v
To set up the exchange rates, press the 2 key, or
highlight the second option and press ENTER.
To specify a rate, highlight its field using the ▼▲ keys
and type a value with number keys (press “. ,” key for a decimal point).
USD 1,000 CZK 1,000 SKK 1,000 DEM 1,000 v
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Note: One currency, usually US dollar, must be
selected as a base currency with rate 1.00. Rates for other currencies are set relative to the selected base.
To set up a user currency, scroll down to the bottom
line, press to highlight the '?' in the label field and type in a currency abbreviation.
SFR 1,000 ITL 1,000 EURO 1,000 ? 1,000
Press to highlight the rate field and enter an
exchange rate for the new currency.
To return to the Currency Exchange menu, make
sure all rate fields contain values, and press ESC.
Use the option 1. Display Rates to quickly look up the
current exchange rate settings.
To make a calculation, press the 3 key, or highlight
the third option and press ENTER.
Align the highlight bar with a currency label and type
in an amount for conv ersion.
USD CZK SKK 16.50 DEM v
Press ENTER to make a calculation. Scroll with the ▼▲ keys to see amounts in other
currencies.
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WORD GAME
The Language Teacher ECz600T features a learning word game, which improves your spelling ability and enhances your personal vocabulary.
Select on the Icons Menu to open the Word
Game menu.
Game Direction
1. English=>Czech
2. Czech=>English
By pressing the corresponding number key select a
dictionary you want to guess words from.
English=>Czech
_______ 0
Enter letters trying to guess a hidden word. Correctly
guessed letters appear in place of underscores in their actual positions in the word. The counter on the right shows the number of missed tries (total of 8 allowed).
English=>Czech
E__M__E 5
You can use help: To have a hidden word
pronounced, press
. Use the key to see the
translation of the hidden word. To continue playing
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press ESC. To uncover one letter, press ENTER. Each of these actions counts as an attempt.
When a game ends, the message You win! or You failed!, depending on the outcome, appears on the screen for a second, and the word translation is displayed. Press ENTER to start a new game.
WORLD TIME
You may view the time around the world using your
Language Teacher
ECz600T's World Time section. Over 200 cities around the world with their time zone differences are pre-stored.
Select on the Icons Menu to access the World
Time section.
NEW YORK USA (Fri) Dec 31, 1999 6:25 PM v
Note: New York, USA defaults after a system
initialization. The displayed date and time format can be adjusted on the Setup main menu.
Use the ▼▲ keys to move through the alphabetical list
of all cities, NEXT or PREV to move by countries (and cities within each country). You can use a letter key as a shortcut to the alphabetically first city listed under this letter.
If you wish to see the time, for example, in Seattle,
first press the S key. San Francisco, USA will be
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displayed. Then press until the desired city appeared:
SEATTLE USA (Fri) Dec 31, 1999 19:37 v
Note: Keep in mind the possibility of the DST
adjustment. You may need to add one hour to or subtract from the time you see on the screen.
LOCAL TIME
You can use this feature of the Language Teacher ECz600T to see the exact time of day, the day of the
week, and the current date. This information is provided for the time zone represented by a city name selected on the Setup main menu.
Select on the Icons Menu to open the Local
Time section.
Depending on the setting in the Setup main menu, you
might hear the announcement of current time (in English).
PRAGUE CZECH REPUBLIC (Sat) Jan 1, 2000 0:26
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Note: Prague, Czech Republic defaults after a system
initialization. To select another city, reset the date and time or adjust their display format, follow instructions in the Setup main menu section.
PC COMMUNICATION
With the aid of a Language Teacher PC-Link cable (to be purchased separately) and the LT PC-Link software for Windows 95/98/NT (included with the package), you may transfer data from the organizer sections of your
Language Teacher
ECz600T to a personal computer
and back.
Note: The LT PC-Link for Windows 95/98/NT (you will
find it on the CD belonging to the package) must be installed on your PC prior to using this function. Upon installation consult the application's Help section for details.
Connect your Language Teacher® ECz600T to a
computer with a PC-Link cable.
Select on the Icons Menu to open the PC
Communication section.
PC Communication
Send data Receive data v
Choose a transfer mode, for example, Send data.
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Select an organizer section for the data transfer. The
following stand-by message will appear:
Start receiver and press Enter...
Launch the PC-Link application on your PC and
choose a transfer mode complementing the unit's mode (Receive in this example). Follow instructions on the screen.
By pressing ENTER, start transmission first on the
receiv ing, then on the sending end. Processing messages will appear in both applications.
Amount of transmitted data will be announced.
Note: Always back up your important records!
Manufacturer assumes no responsibility for lost or corrupted data.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Volume Control
The volume control switch is located on the left-hand edge of the Language Teacher
ECz600T’s case.
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External Power Jack
The Language Teacher ECz600T is equipped with a jack for external power supply, located on the translator's right-hand edge. Use of an inappropriate
external power supply may cause failure of the unit and void the warranty.
PC-Link Jack
The PC connection cable jack is located on the
Language Teacher
ECz600T’s right-hand edge above
the external power jack.
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