Franklin Advanced Global Translator TWE-470 User Manual

Advanced Global Translator

User’s Guide

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Please read the following safety warnings
and precautions before using your device.
Note: If this device is to be used by young
children, this User’s Guide should be read to
them by an adult and their use of the device
should be monitored. Failure to do so may
cause injury.

Introduction

Your Franklin TWE-470 Advanced Global
Translator oers you a complete 10-language

translator that ts in your pocket. Essential
features include:

Instant access to thousands of the most •
commonly used travel phrases.
Translations in Czech, English, French, •
German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Russian,
Spanish, and Turkish. Includes inections.
A personal portable databank with password •
encryption to store names and telephone
numbers.

A convenient calculator, currency and metric •
converters, and local/world clocks.
Automatic phonetic spelling correction.•
A variety of fun games to enhance your •
learning: try Quiz, Chance, Hangman,
Keyboard Wiz, or Memory Challenge.

Battery Precautions

Your TWE-470 is powered by one CR-2032
battery.

Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be re-•
charged. Never recharge batteries that come
with the device.
Rechargeable batteries are to be removed •
from the device before being charged.
Rechargeable batteries are only to be •
charged under adult supervision.
Do not mix old and new batteries.•
Only batteries of the same or equivalent type •
as recommended are to be used.
The supply terminals are not to be short-•
circuited.
Do not expose batteries to direct heat or try •
to take batteries apart. Follow the battery
manufacturer’s instructions for battery use.
Always remove a weak or dead battery from •
the device.
To avoid damage caused by leakage of the •
battery uid, replace the battery or batteries
once every two years regardless of how
much the device has been used during that
time.
Should a battery leak, the device may •
become damaged. Clean the battery
compartment immediately, avoiding contact
with your skin.
Keep batteries out of reach of small •
children. If swallowed, consult a physician
immediately.

Product Care

Your device is designed to be light, compact
and durable. However, it is an electronic
device and must be handled with care.
Putting unneccessary pressure on it or
striking the device against other objects can
cause damage. In order to avoid damage to
your device, please:

Keep the lid closed when you are not using •
it. This will protect the screen from being
broken, scratched or marred in any way.
Do not drop, crush, bend, or apply excessive •
force to the device.

Do not expose your device to moisture, •
extreme or prolonged heat, cold, humidity,
or other adverse conditions. Avoid storing
it in damp, humid or wet places. It is not
waterproof.
Clean the device by spraying a mild glass •
cleaner onto a cloth and wipe its surface. Do
not spray liquids directly on your device.
Should the device’s display glass break, •
properly dispose of the product avoiding
contact with your skin, then wash your
hands immediately.
Please keep screen protectors and plastic •
bags away from babies and children to avoid
danger of suocation.

Getting Started

Your TWE-470 is powered by one CR-2032,
3-volt battery. Before using the device, gently
pull the battery insulation tab to remove it.
Use a paper clip to gently press the RESET
button on the back of the device. See
“Resetting Your TGA-470” for details.

Warning! Pressing the RESET button with
more than light pressure may permanently
disable the device.

Message Language

The rst time you use this translator, you will
be prompted to set the message language.
The message language is used for screen
instructions and menu items.

Press the letter for the language you want:
English (E), Czech (C), French (F), German (D),
Hungarian (M), Italian (I), Polish (P), Russian
(R), Spanish (S), or Turkish (T).

Source and Target Languages

The source language is the language in which
you enter a word at the translator entry screen.
The target language is the language in which
you wish to view the translation. The initial
source and target languages are assigned
when you select a message language. The
source language is the same as the message
language. If you select English message
language, the target language is French. If you
select any other message language, the target
language is English. To change the source and
target languages, do the following.

1. Press .

The source language menu appears.

2. Press or to select a source language.
Press ENTER.

3. Press .

The source language menu appears.

4. Press or to select a target language.
Press ENTER.

Replacing the Battery

Your TWE-470 is powered by one CR-2032
battery. Replace the battery when you see the
low battery indicator.

Warning! If the battery wears out completely,
or if you take more than a few seconds while
changing the battery, any user-entered
information may be erased. You should
always keep backup copies of your important
information.

1. Turn the unit o and turn it over.

2. Push gently on the battery cover clasp
to release it and remove the cover.

3. Remove the old battery, using a paper
clip, if necessary.

4. Install 1 new CR-2032 lithium battery
with positive polarity facing up in place
of the old battery.

Important: Be sure the battery is installed

correctly. Wrong polarity may damage the
unit.

Note: Do not remove the foam protector
from the other battery slot or attempt to
install a battery there. Your device only
functions with the battery where it was
pre-installed.

5. Replace the battery cover.

Insert the two notches rst and then press
on the cover until the clasp clicks into
place.

Resetting Your Device

If the keyboard fails to respond, or if the
screen performs erratically, perform a system
reset:

1. Hold CLEAR and press .

If nothing happens, try Step 2.

2. Use a straightened paper clip to gently
press the reset button located on the
back of the unit.

3. Press the letter of the message
language you want.

See “Message Language” for more
information.

The message “Erase All? Y/N” is displayed.

Note: This message refers to user-entered
information, not the text in the translator.
User-entered information includes the
databank and any settings you may have
changed.

4. Press N to save your information.
Press Y to erase your information.

Warning! Pressing the reset button with

more than light pressure may permanently
disable your unit. In addition, resetting the
unit erases settings and information you may
have entered.

Changing Settings

At any time, you may adjust settings for your
device using the basic steps below:

1. Press .

2. Press or to select a menu item.

Contrast—adjust the light or dark
appearance of your screen.

Message Language—change the language
of the menus, prompts, and help messages
on your device.

Type Size—set the size of display text.
Shuto—specify the length of idle time

permitted before the device automatically
powers o. This feature prolongs battery
life if you forget to turn o your device
after use.

Demo—view a brief on-screen
demonstration about your device.

3. Press ENTER.

4. Press or to adjust the selected
setting. Press ENTER to conrm.

Or, press BACK to leave the setting
unchanged. The demo will auto-play.

5. Press to return to the Translator Entry
screen.

Key Guide

Function Keys

Turns the unit on or o.

Displays the Translator Entry screen.

Displays the Phrases menu.

Displays the Organizer menu for the

databank, calculator, and converters.

Displays the Source Language menu.

Displays the Target Language menu.

Toggles home and world time.

Displays the Games menu.
Shifts to type capital letters and

special characters.

In the Translator, returns to the entry

screen. At the entry screen, clears the
typed letters. In the calculator, clears
all calculations. In the converter,
databank and games, reverts to the
main menu.

Displays the Settings menu.

Reverts back one step. Erases a letter

at the entry screens.

At menus and Translator entries,

pages down. At data entry screens,
enters a space.

Enters a word or selects an item.

In the calculator, performs a
calculation. In the databank,
advances to the number eld and
then saves any changes.

At the word entry screen, types a

“?” to stand for a letter in a word.
Or, press and to type a ”]” to
stand for one or more characters.
In a menu or list of truncated items,
displays the selected item in full. In
games, reveals the word and forfeits
the game.

Cycles through the available text

sizes.

Direction Keys

Moves in the indicated direction.

Use or after a letter for accents,
umlauts and other diacritic
marks. Use or after a space for
punctuation marks.

Displays the previous entry.
Displays the next entry.

Calculator Keys

Q–P Types numbers.
A(1/x) Calculates a reciprocal.
S(√x) Calculates a square root.
D(x2) Squares a number.
F(%) Calculates a percentage.
G(.) Inserts a decimal point.
H(+) J(-) Adds, subtracts, multiplies, or divides

K(x) L(÷)

numbers.

Z(+/-) Changes the sign of the number on

the screen to negative or positive.

X(m c ) Clears the number stored in

memory.

C(m r ) Recalls the number stored in

memory.

V(m-) Subtracts the currently displayed

value from the number in memory.

B(m+) Adds the currently displayed value

to the number stored in memory.

Translating Words

Use your device to translate words from a
source language to a target language. Change
the source and target languages at any time
(see “Source and Target Languages” to learn
how).

1. Press to go to the Translator Entry
screen. The entry language will be your
source language.

2. Type a word to look up.

If you type an inected word form
(e.g., “went”) matching root entries
automatically appear (e.g., “go”).

You can type accents, umlauts, diacritical
marks, and capital letters, but they are not
required to nd matches.

To type accents, umlauts and diacritic
marks, type a letter rst then press or
repeatedly. To type a capital letter, press

CAP and then the letter key.
Note: When typing Russian words, follow

the Cyrillic alphabet as indicated on the
keyboard. For keys with mulitple letters,
press the letter key and then press or
until you see the letter you want.

To type a punctuation mark, press SPACE
then press or repeatedly until you see
the one you want.

3. Press ENTER.

The message “Found: n” ashes on the
screen followed by the list of words and/or
phrases. n is the total number of matches.

Note: If you enter a misspelled word
or a word not in this translator, a list of
corrections appears. Select the one you
want and then press ENTER.

4. Press or to select the word or phrase
you want and press ENTER to see its
translation.

Note: If there is more than one screen of
data, use or SPACE to read.

5. Press BACK to return to the list.

6. Press CLEAR to start a new search.