Franklin BES-1840 User Manual

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BES-1840

Spanish Professor

Profesor de inglés

USER’S GUIDE / MANUAL DEL USUARIO

BOOKMAN® II

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License Agreement

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Table of Contents

Key Guide ................................................................................................... 4

Installing Batteries .................................................................................... 6

Changing the Language ............................................................................ 6

Using the Special Features ........................................................................ 7

Installing Book Cards ................................................................................. 8

Selecting a Book ........................................................................................ 8

Bookcard Color Keys .................................................................................. 9

Using the Main Menu ................................................................................ 9

Viewing a Demonstration or Tutorial ....................................................... 10

Changing the Settings ............................................................................... 10

Translating Spanish Words ........................................................................ 11

Translating English Words ......................................................................... 12

Finding Letters in Words ........................................................................... 13

Highlighting Words.................................................................................... 14

Hearing Words............................................................................................ 14

Using LEARNables™ ................................................................................... 15

Using the Grammar Guide ......................................................................... 17

Advanced Verb Conjugations .................................................................... 18

Translating Traveller’s Phrases .................................................................. 20

Using My Word List .................................................................................... 22

Playing the Games ..................................................................................... 24

Using the Calculator .................................................................................. 27

Using the Converter ................................................................................... 28

Transferring Words Between Books .......................................................... 29

Resetting Your Product .............................................................................. 29

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Introduction

Welcome to the world of Franklin. This Franklin model is a powerful, electronic reference with a built-in book, plus one slot in the back for a book card. With the speaking

• find over 2,500,000 translations, with comprehensive definitions, most of which

• conjugate words quickly and easily;

• let state-of-the-art spell correction help you find the word you’re looking for;

• hear the pronunciations of headwords, definitions and traveller’s phrases;

• use the

• learn a new Spanish word every time you turn the unit on;

• use the MatchMaker function to find words of whose spelling you’re unsure, or to

• improve your spelling and vocabulary using the LEARNables

• create your own list of study words in

• play ten fun and educational games, including

Your Franklin model also comes with a calculator and a metric and currency converter. To learn more, read this User’s Guide.

Spanish Professor

contain parts of speech and usage examples;

Grammar Guide

that includes fun quizzes and lessons;

help solve crossword puzzles;

, you can:

, a comprehensive outline of Spanish and English grammar

My Word List

Word Train, Guess that Word, Word Auction

™

;

Hangman, Conjumania, Gender Tutor,

and

Word Blaster.

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Key Guide

conj lang

dict

learn

help

clear

say

back

enter

Color Keys

Conjugates a word. Toggles the entry language

between Spanish and English. Goes to the dictionary. Goes to the LEARNables

™

menu.

Function Keys

Turns the product on or off. Displays a help message.

When at an inflection screen, displays Grammar Guide section about the inflection you were viewing.

In the dictionary, goes to the Word Entry screen. Clears the calculator. In the converter, goes to its main menu.

Says a word. Speaks traveller’s phrases.

Backs up, erases a letter, or turns off the highlight at an entry.

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

cap

card

space

Displays the main menus for the dictionary.

At the Word Entry screen, types a ? to stand for a letter in a word. At a menu, displays a menu item. At a dictionary entry, displays the headword. In games, reveals the word and forfeits the game.

Shifts to type capital letters and punctuation marks.

Shifts to allow

pg dn

(

-) or

prev, next, pg

and to type a hypen

Toggles between the calculator and converter.

Exits the book you were reading.

Direction Keys

Move in the indicated direction.

At menus and dictionary entries, pages down. At the Word Entry screen, types a space.

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Key Guide

Combination Keys*

+ At a dictionary entry, pages

cap

card

fn fn

cap

Hold the first key while pressing the second.

up or down.

+ At a dictionary entry, displays

the next or previous entry.

+ At a menu, goes to the first

or last item. At a dictionary entry, goes to the start or end of the entry.

+ Transfers a word between

books.

+jTypes a hyphen. +nTypes an ñ.

+?*Goes to the traveller’s

phrases menu.

At the Word Entry screen,

types an asterisk to stand for a series of letters in a word. In games, gives a hint.

Calculator/Converter Keys

a (1/x) Calculates a reciprocal. s (√ x) Calculates a square root.

(x2) Squares a number.

d f (%) Calculates a percentage. g (.) Inserts a decimal point. z (+/-) Changes the number on the

screen to a negative or positive number.

(M+) Adds the number to the

number stored in the memory.

(M-) Subtracts the number from the

number stored in the memory.

(MR) Recalls the number stored in

the memory.

(MC) Clears the memory.

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Installing Batteries

AAA

Changing the Language

Your unit is powered by four AAA batteries. Follow these easy instructions to install or replace them.

1. Lift the battery cover on the top right of your unit by pushing up the tab.

AAA

Follow the illustration on the back of the unit when installing the batteries.

2. Insert the two top batteries with the positive terminal facing out and the two bottom batteries with the negative terminal facing out.

Note: If the battery door does not shut, please check the position of the batteries.

3. Replace the battery cover.

Warning: If the batteries wear-out completely, or if you take more than approximately a minute while changing the batteries, any information that was entered in the built-in book or book card will be erased. You should always keep written copies of your important information.

Message Language

When you turn on this product for the first time, you must choose the message language. Press

for English or press b for Spanish.

The message language is the language of prompts, help, and other messages. You can change the message language after your initial decision. See “Changing the Settings” to learn how.

Entry Language

The entry language is the language in which you enter words at the Word Entry screen. This determines which dictionary you will use, Spanish or English.

1. Press

2. Use the direction keys to highlight

the Spanish-to-English dictionary.

Select English-to-Spanish dictionary. Or you can press screen to switch between Spanish and

English.

, and then press

enter

at the icon menu to go to the

lang

at the Word Entry

to access

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Using the Special Features

▲

Headphone Jack

▲

Volume Control

Your unit is equipped with several special features that many, but not all BOOKMAN book cards use. To learn if you can use the special features with a particular book card, read its User’s Guide.

Headphone Jack: The headphone jack is designed for 3.5 mm, 35 ohm impedance stereo headphones. Caution: Monophonic headphones will not work with this unit.

Volume Control: The dial, located under the headphone jack, controls the volume of the speaker or headphones.

▲

A/C Adaptor Jack

AC Adaptor Jack: The AC/DC

adaptor is in the 9 volt range within a current range of 200 to 300 milliamperes.

–

This symbol indicates that the inner core of the plug of an AC adaptor is negative and that the outer part of the plug is positive. If the symbol on your AC/DC adaptor does not match the above symbol, confirm its compatibility at its place of purchase.

Speaker: The speaker is located on the back of your unit, above the book card slot. For best results, do not cover the speaker with your hand.

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Installing Book Cards

Selecting a Book

1. Turn your unit off.

2. Turn your unit over.

3. Align the tabs on the book card with the notches in the slot.

4. Press the book card down until it snaps into place.

➤ Removing Book Cards

Warning: Never install or remove a book card while your product is on. Any information that was entered in the built-in book or book card will be erased.

➤ About Screen Illustrations

Some screen illustrations in this User’s Guide may differ slightly from what you see on screen. This does not mean that your product is malfunctioning. The examples in the English half of this manual use English as the message language.

Once a book card is installed in the product, you can select which book you want to use.

1. Turn your product on.

card

2. Press

These are sample books.

3. Press or to highlight your selection.

For information on available Franklin Bookman products, highlight the Bookman Info Icon,

4. Press

5. Press

to select it.

enter

card

to return to the card menu.

➤ Help is Always at Hand

You can view a help message at any screen by

help

pressing exit help, press

. Press

clear

space

or to read. To

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Bookcard Color Keys

Using the Main Menu

The red, green, yellow, and blue keys on your product change functions according to the book card you select. Their functions are labelled on individual cards.

RED

GREEN

YELLOW

BLUE

When in your book card: For… Press…

the red key the green key the yellow key the blue key You can also press and hold

how the color keys on your

conj

lang

dict

learn

to learn

book card

correspond to the main keys on your

product

When you press

, you will see ten icons. Use these to quickly take you to different parts of your Spanish Professor.

➤ Understanding the Menu

Goes to the English-to-Spanish dictionary. Goes to the Spanish-to-English dictionary. Goes to the LEARNables™ menu. Goes to the Games menu. Goes to the English conjugation prompt. Goes to the Spanish conjugation prompt. Goes to the English traveller’s phrases

menu. Goes to the Spanish traveller’s phrases

menu. Goes to My Word List. Goes to the Tools menu.

1. Press

will be highlighted the first time you press

2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the

icon you want and press

enter

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Viewing a Demonstration

or Tutorial

Changing the Settings

You can view a demonstration or tutorial of this dictionary at any time.

1. Press

2. Use the arrow keys to highlight and press

enter

3. Press to highlight either Tuto-

rial or View Demo and press

enter

To stop the demonstration or exit from the Tutorial and go to the Word Entry screen, press

To go to the main menu, press

clear

When a book card is installed in your product, select

View Demo

from the Setup menu to see the demonstration for that card.

➤ Follow the Arrows

The flashing arrows on the right of the screen show which arrow keys you can press to move around menus or view more text.

When using this dictionary, you can activate the

Learn a Word

feature, or adjust the screen contrast, the shutoff time, the type size, and the message language. The shutoff time is how long your product stays on if you forget to turn it off.

1. Press

in the dictionary, calculator,

or converter.

2. Use the arrow keys to highlight

and press

enter

3. Settings will be highlighted. Press

to select it.

enter

4. Press or to move to Learn a

Word, Contrast, Shutoff, Type Size,

or Mensajes (Message language).

5. Press

or to change the setting.

Your changes are automatically saved.

6. Press

Press

when done.

enter

clear

to return to the Word Entry

screen.

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Changing the Settings

Translating Spanish Words

➤ Learn a New Word

Your dictionary comes with a

feature to help you increase

Word

Learn a

your Spanish or English vocabulary. Each time you turn your Spanish Professor on, you can see a random headword taken from the dictionary.

If you wish to turn this feature on,

press

enter

Settings

feature on and press

. Highlight and press

. Press

again to select

enter

. Press or to turn the

when

enter

done. The entry language determines the

language of the words you’ll be shown. For example, if Spanish is the current entry language, you will be shown Spanish words with their English translations. To learn how to change the entry language, see “Changing the Language” on page 6.

Your Spanish Professor is fully bilingual. Try translating a Spanish word.

1. Press

lang

to change the entry language from English to Spanish, if needed.

2. Type a word (e.g., estudiar).

back

To erase a letter, press cents, type the letter (e.g.,

. To type ac-

) and press

repeatedly until the accent you want appears

). If you want to type an ñ, then hold

(e.g.,

and press

cap

and press a letter key. To type a number, hold phen, hold

3. Press

enter

To type a capital, hold

and press q-p. To type a hy-

and press j.

to view the English

translation.

say

Press Press

4. Hold

to hear the word pronounced.

or to scroll.

space

and press or to

view the next or previous definition.

5. Press

clear

when done.

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Translating Spanish Words

Translating English Words

➤

Understanding Definitions

Dictionary entries consist of headwords, parts of speech, the translation, and/or definitions. Other forms of the word may follow the headword. Capitalized words indicate the category for which the word is used. After the translation or definition, you may see a list of usage examples.

1. In the Spanish Word Entry screen, type saber.

2. Press

➤

Explanation of Genders

enter

Spanish nouns are different than English nouns in that they must either be masculine or feminine. Each definition of a noun indicates which gender it is with

➤

Misspelling Words

or f.

If you enter a misspelled word, a list of corrections appears. Highlight the word you want and then press

enter

to see its dictionary entry.

You can also use the Spanish Professor to translate English words into Spanish.

lang

1. Press

to change the entry language from Spanish to English, if needed.

2. Type a word (e.g., read).

back

To erase a letter, press accents, type the letter (e.g.,

. TO type

) and press

repeatedly until the accent you want

appears (e.g.,

cap

and press a letter key. To type a

number, hold type a hyphen, hold

3. Press

). To type a capital, hold

and press q-p. To

to view the Spanish

enter

and press j.

translation.

say

Press Press

4. Hold

to hear the word pronounced.

or to scroll.

space

and press or to

view the next or previous definition.

5. Press

clear

when done.

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Translating English Words

Finding Letters in Words

➤ Choosing Multiple Forms

Some words in this dictionary have more than one form (e.g. sí, si). When the word you are looking up has multiple forms, the different forms appear in a list.

Simply highlight the form you want and press entry. For example, enter

to see its dictionary

enter

at the

Spanish Word Entry screen.

Highlight the form you want and press

to see its dictionary entry. To go

enter

back to the Multiple Forms list, press

back

If you are uncertain about how to spell a word, type a question mark (?) in place of each unknown letter. To find prefixes, suffixes, and other parts of words, type an asterisk (✽) in a word. Each asterisk stands for a series of letters. Note: If you type an asterisk at the beginning of a word, it may take a little while to find the matching words.

lang

1. Press

, if needed, to switch to the

Spanish Word Entry screen, if needed.

2. Type a word with ?s and ✽s.

To type an asterisk, hold down

3. Press

enter

cap

and press

4. Press to move the highlight to the word you want and press

enter

view its definition.

clear

5. Press

when done.

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Highlighting Words Hearing Words

Another way to look up words is by highlighting them in dictionary entries or word lists. You can then find

their

definitions or phrases, hear them

pronounced, or add them to My Word List.

1. At any text, press

to start the

enter

highlight.

To turn the highlight off, press

back

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

To … Press …

define the word find a phrase hear the word add word to My Word List

3. Press

clear

when done.

enter

say

learn

The speaking Spanish Professor can pronounce the words that appear on almost any screen - in definitions, spell correction lists,

My Word List

, and games. When you want to hear how a word is pronounced, just highlight it and press

say

To adjust the volume, turn the volume control on the side of the unit. You can plug headphones into the headphone jack which is just above the volume control. Try this example.

1. Type a word at the Word Entry

screen. For example, type teléfono.

2. Press

3. Press

say

to hear it pronounced.

to see its definition.

enter

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Hearing Words

Using LEARNables

™

4. Press

say

to hear the head-

word pronounced.

5. Press

to start the high-

enter

light.

Using LEARNables, you can read cultural notes, test your spelling, improve your vocabulary, browse the TOEFL® Test Word List, and get grammar guidance (see “Using the Grammar Guide” on page 17).

Cultural Notes

1. Press

2. Use to highlight Cultural Notes

6. Move the highlight to a word you want to hear.

Speaking Spelling Bee

1. Press

7. Press

say

to hear the high-

lighted word pronounced.

8. Press

clear

when done.

2. Use to highlight Speaking

To learn how to hear traveller’s phrases, see Translating Traveller’s Phrases on page 20.

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

, highlight and

enter

learn

press

Or you can press

and press

You can choose to read either English cultural notes which refer to the United Kingdom and the United States, or Spanish cultural notes which refer to Spain and Latin America.

, highlight and

press

Or you can press

Spelling Bee and press

You can choose

Bee (English)

enter

learn

My Speaking Spelling

which uses English words

enter

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Using LEARNables

™

Using LEARNables

from My Word List,

Spelling Bee (Spanish)

My Speaking

which uses

Spanish words from My Word List, or

TOEFL® Test Speaking Spelling Bee

which uses words from the TOEFL

Test Word List.

3. Highlight the list you want and press

enter

A word will be pronounced for you to spell.

cap

Press

+?* to hear it again.

4. Type in the word you just heard and press

enter

to see if

you spelled it right.

Press

back

6. Press

7. Press

to see the translation. Press

enter

to return to Speaking Spelling Bee.

for a new word.

space

clear

when done.

Flashcards

1. Press

2. Use to highlight Flashcards and

, highlight and press

enter

Or you can press

press

enter

You can choose

glish)

which uses English words from

My Word List,

learn

My Flashcards (En-

My Flashcards (Span-

ish)

which uses Spanish words from

My Word List, or

Flashcards

the TOEFL

TOEFL® Test

which uses words from

Test Word List.

3. Highlight the list you want and press .

enter

A word will be displayed on the screen for

say

you to study or define. Press it.

Press

back

to return to Flashcards.

4. Press

5. Press

to see the definition. Press

enter

to see a new word.

space

clear

when done.

to hear

Viewing the TOEFL® Test Word List

1. Press

2. Use to highlight TOEFL® Test Word

, highlight and press

enter

Or you can press

List and press

Press

or to scroll.

learn

to view the list.

enter

You can also type the first few letters of a word to find it on the list (e.g., type find

collaborate

Press

enter

conj

at any word to view

its translation or to conjugate it. Press

say

to hear it.

Press

back

to return to

the list.

col

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Using the Grammar Guide

Your Spanish Professor includes a helpful grammar guide that describes parts of speech. You can view it by

selecting pressing

from the main menu or by

learn

From the LEARNables™ Menu

1. Press

2. Highlight

3. Press

4. Press to highlight the topic

5. Press

6. Press

and then press

enter

learn

Or you can press

to highlight Grammar

Guide and then press

enter

you want to study and then press

enter

or to read.

space

+ or to view

the next or previous topic.

From an Inflection Screen

1. Press

2. Type a word to conjugate (e.g.,

3. Press

4. Press

5. Press

, highlight or ,

and then press

leer), and then press

+ or repeatedly

enter

conj

to find the tense you want to read about in the Grammar Guide.

help

Information about the tense will be displayed along with usage examples.

back

to return to the inflection screen or press to return to the Word Entry screen.

clear

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Advanced Verb

Conjugations

Advanced Verb Conjugations

Conjugations show inflections, or changes in a word’s gender, tense, etc. This dictionary includes extensive inflections of nouns, verb, modifiers, and other words.

From the Icon Menu

1. For example, press arrow keys to highlight (Spanish Conjugation) and then press

enter

To choose English conjugation, press

. You can also press

lang

then

to choose the language.

2. Type a word (e.g., estudiar).

3. Press

conj

If needed, highlight the part of speech or translation you want and press

enter

These are the principal forms of the Spanish verb “estuidar”. The English translations are below each Spanish inflection.

, use the

conj

and

4. Press

or to scroll.

space

Press ?* to display the root word.

5. Press either

conj

or hold fn and press repeatedly to view more inflections.

If the word is a noun, an adjective, or another modifier, then there won’t be any other inflections.

clear

6. Press

when done.

From a Dictionary Entry

Some words have different parts of speech or multiple translations. You can easily find which part of speech or specific translation you will need to conjugate by first looking up the word and then press-

conj

ing

. Follow this example.

1. Press light , and then press

To choose English, select . You can also press guage.

2. Type a word (e.g., saber).

3. Press

, use the arrow keys to high-

enter

conj

enter

and then

lang

to choose the lan-

to look it up.

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Advanced Verb Conjugations

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

to know

4. Press

conj

to conjugate the head-

word, saber.

Highlight the part of speech you want (e.g.,

verb

) and press

translation you want (e.g.,

enter

. Then highlight the

enter

know

) and press

These are the principal forms of the Spanish verb “saber”. The English translations are below each Spanish inflection.

5. Press

Press

6. Press either press

or to scroll.

space

to display the root word.

conj

or hold fn and

repeatedly to view more in-

flections.

If the word is a noun, an adjective, or another modifier, then there won’t be any other inflections.

clear

7. Press

when done.

➤ Accenting Letters

You can look up accented words without typing accents. If there are no Multiple Forms, the Spanish Professor will take you directly to the word. If there are Multiple Forms, you will have to choose the correct word from a Multiple Forms list. See “Choosing Multiple Forms” on page 13 for more information.

Remember, if you want to enter an accent yourself, type the letter and press

until the appropriate accent appears. You can also hold press

to get an ñ.

➤ Getting Grammar Guidance

cap

When viewing inflections, you can

help

press

to go directly to the Grammar Guide and view detailed descriptions of how to use the inflections you were viewing along with usage examples.

and

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Advanced Verb Conjugations

Translating Traveller’s

Phrases

➤

Viewing English Inflections

If you are unfamiliar with inflections, it may be helpful to look at some inflected forms of English verbs. Switch the entry language back to English, type and press forms of the English verb “to write”.

This will give you a good idea of each inflection form.

conj

to see the different

write

➤ Verb Conjugations

The Spanish Professor conjugates verbs into the following forms: present, imperfect, preterite, future, conditional, present subjunctive, imperfect subjunctive, imperfect subjunctive 2, present perfect, pluperfect, preterite anterior, future perfect, conditional perfect, present perfect subjunctive, pluperfect subjunctive, pluperfect subjunctive 2, imperative, present progressive, and past progressive.

There are two ways in which you can translate several helpful phrases in categories ranging from

Business Communication

Dates

Browsing Through Phrases

1. Press

2. Use the arrow keys to highlight

and then press

view the English phrases.

Press

to view the Spanish

phrases.

You can also hold

to go straight to the Phrases

menu in the same language as the lookup language.

Emergencies

Time &

enter

and press

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Translating Traveller’s Phrases Translating Traveller’s Phrases

3. Press or to highlight the category you want and press

enter

4. Press or to highlight the phrase you want to translate and then press

enter

To hear a phrase pronounced, press

to start a higlight, use the arrow

enter

keys to highlight the speaker symbol,

, in front of the phrase you want

to hear, and then press

enter

to hear

it.

Searching for a Specific Phrase

1. Press

clear

and then press select the look-up language, if needed.

2. Type a keyword for which you’d like to find a phrase (e.g., ticket).

3. Hold

and press ?*.

To hear a phrase pronounced, press

to start a higlight, use the arrow

enter

keys to highlight the speaker symbol in front of the phrase you want to hear, and then press

4. If more than one phrase is found, press

or to scroll.

space

enter

lang

to hear it.

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Using My Word List

You can save up to 40 words total, in both English and Spanish, in My Word List for personal study or review. My Word List is saved between sessions unless your product is reset.

Adding Words from the Learn Menu

1. Press

2. Highlight

3. Press

4. Press

5. Type a word.

learn

Or you can press

enter

and then press

enter

lang

to switch from the English to the Spanish List, if needed.

or to highlight Add a

word and press

enter

6. Press

7. Press

to add the word.

enter

clear

when done.

Adding Words from the Word Entry Screen

You can also add words to My Word List directly from the Word Entry screen.

clear

1. Press

2. Press guage of the word you want to add (e.g., Spanish).

English words will be added to the English List; Spanish words will be added to the Spanish List.

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

4. Press

lang

to choose the lan-

learn

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Using My Word List

Your selection is included in the menu item.

5. Press

6. Press

to add the word.

enter

clear

to return to the Word

Entry screen.

➤ Adding Highlighted Words

You can also add words to My Word List from definitions and correction lists. First highlight a word and then

learn

press highlighted. Press word.

Add “your word”

to add the

enter

will be

Using My Word List

Viewing My Word List

1. Press

2. Highlight

3. Press

Or you can press

enter

lang

to switch to the English

learn

and then press

or Spanish List, if needed.

English list: Empty

(or

Spanish list: Empty

will be displayed if either is empty.

4. English List (or Spanish List) will be highlighted. Press

enter

to view

the list.

This is a user list of one word.

say

Press

to hear the word pronounced.

5. Highlight a word on the list.

6. Press or

to view its definition(s)

enter

conj

to view its inflections.

)

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Using My Word List

Playing the Games

Removing a Word from My Word List

1. Press

2. Highlight and then press

3. Press

4. Select Delete a Word and then

5. Press

Or you can press

enter

lang

learn

and then press

to switch to the English

or Spanish List, if needed.

highlight the word you want to delete.

to delete that word.

enter

Erasing My Word List

1. Press

2. Highlight and then press

3. Press

4. Select Erase the List.

Or you can press

enter

lang

learn

and then press

to switch to the English

or Spanish List, if needed.

Press y to erase the list or press n to cancel.

Note: When you erase one list, the other list is not erased.

You have seven fun games to choose from.

Changing Game Settings

Before you play, you can choose the source of the words, the skill level, the language, and whether or not graphics will be used.

1. Press

2. Hold down

3. Use or to move to Words

4. Use

5. Press

, highlight and

enter

cap

and press to

press

highlight Game Settings and press

enter

or Skill.

Words

chooses the source of the

words: All of them, TOEFL

Test List,

My Word List, or Enter your own.

Skill

determines how easy or difficult a

game is.

or to change the

setting(s) you want.

when done.

enter

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Playing the Games Playing the Games

Selecting a Game

In the Games list, use or to move the highlight to the game of your choice and press

enter

Getting Help in the Games

During any game you can read instructions by

help

pressing You can get a hint by holding

cap

and pressing

or reveal the game word by pressing ?*. You can hear the game word at the end of a round by pressing

say

Note: If you reveal the game word, you lose the round.

Hangman

Hangman selects a mystery word and challenges you to guess it letter by letter. The letters of the mystery word are hidden by question marks. The number of guesses remaining is indicated by #’s.

Type letters that you think are in the mystery word. If you are correct, the letter appears in

place of the corresponding question mark(s). To see the translation of the game word, press

enter

. Press

return to the game.

Conjumania!

™

Conjumania! teaches verb conjugations. It shows you an infinitive verb and asks you to enter a conjugation. Your conjugation must be spelled correctly, including accents. Type your guess and then press

. To see the translation of the game

enter

word, press

enter

. Press

back

to return to the game. To try a new conjugation, press

Gender Tutor

enter

™

Gender Tutor asks you to guess the gender of Spanish nouns. Press masculine and

for feminine. To see the

translation of the game word, press

back

. Press

enter

Word Train

to return to the game.

™

In Word Train, you and the train take turns typing letters to form a word. Whoever types the last letter of the word wins. To view the letters you can type at your turn,

cap

hold

and press ?*. Press ?* to end

back

for

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Playing the Games

a round and reveal the word. To see the translation of the game word, press

enter

. Press

to return to the game.

back

Guess the Word

In Guess the Word, you must type the missing letters in the mystery word. To read

the definition of the mystery word, press if needed. Press

select a missing letter, and then type the letter that you think belongs there. Continue typing letters until the word is complete or no more tries are left. Or press ? to give up and reveal the word. To see the translation of the game word, press

. Press

enter

Press

space

Word Auction

In Word Auction, you try to bid on all the letters of a mystery word, before your cash

or , if needed, to

back

to return to the game.

to play a new round.

™

runs out. The amount of each bid depends on the frequency of the letter. All bids will cost you whether correct or incorrect. If you guess the word by revealing all of the letters, your remaining cash is added to the next round. To see the translation of the game word, press return to the game.

Word Blaster

. Press

enter

™

In Word Blaster you try to guess the mystery word before all its letters appear. As soon as you know the word press

. Then type your guess and press

enter

. If you’re wrong, Word Blaster asks

enter

you for another word. The speed at which the letters appear is set by the skill level. To see the translation of the game word, press

enter

. Press

back

to return to the

game.

back

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Using the Calculator

Making Calculations

1. Press until you see the calculator.

2. Type a number.

3. Press a math function key.

4. Type another number.

5. Press

6. Press

q-p

Note:

will type numbers 0-9 automatically. You can type up to 10 digits. To type a decimal, press To change the sign of a number, press

(+/-).

enter

To repeat the calculation, press again.

clear

to clear the current

calculations.

enter

To Calculate...

reciprocals squares percentages square roots negative numbers

Using the Calculator Memory

1. In the Calculator, make a calculation or type a number.

2. To add the number on the screen to the number stored in

(.).

memory, press x subtract the number on the screen from the number stored in memory, press c

M indicates the number is stored in memory.

3. To retrieve the number from memory, press v

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

(M+). To

(M-).

(MR).

Press...

(1/x)

)

f (%)

(

√

)

(+/-)

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Using the Converter

The converter allows you to convert measurements and currency.

Making Metric Conversions

1. Press until you see the Conversions menu.

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

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

4. Type a number after one of the units.

Note:

q-p

will type numbers 0-9 automatically. Press lines. Press

5. Press

or to move between the

back

to delete a number.

to convert it.

enter

Making Currency Conversions

1. Press until you see the Conversions menu.

2. Use

3. Enter a conversion rate.

4. Enter an amount for the home

5. Press

to select Currency

Converter and press

You can also press

Currency Converter

enter

cap

+ to highlight

which is at the

bottom of the Conversions menu.

The rate should be in units of the other currency per one unit of the home currency (n other/1 home).

or other currency.

Press

or . to move between the

back

lines. Use

to delete a number.

to convert it.

enter

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Transferring Words

Between Books

Resetting Your Product

This dictionary can transfer words with certain other BOOKMAN book cards. To send a word to another book, you must first install a book card in your product, and that book card must be able to send or receive words in the selected language. To learn if a book card can send or receive words, read its User’s Guide.

1. Highlight a word in this dictionary.

To highlight a word in a dictionary entry, press

to start the

enter

highlight, and use the arrow keys to move the highlight to the word you want.

2. Hold

and press

card

3. Highlight the icon of the other book.

4. Press

enter

The word you highlighted appears in the other book.

5. Press

again if needed to

enter

search for that word.

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

If the keyboard fails to respond, or if the screen performs erratically, perform a system reset by following the steps below.

1. Hold

clear

and press (on/off).

If nothing happens, try Step 2.

2. Use a paper clip to gently press the reset button on your unit.

The reset button is recessed in a pinsized hole to the right of the book card slot.

Warning! Pressing the reset button with more than light pressure may permanently disable your product. In addition, resetting product erases settings and information entered in its built-in book, and in an installed bookcard.

▲

Reset Button

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Copyrights, Trademarks,

and Patents

FCC Notice

Model BES-1840:

Spanish Professor/

Profesor de inglés

• Batteries: four AAA (not included)

• Size: 15 x 11.8 x 3.0 cm

5,113,340; 5,203,705; 5,218,536; 4,406,626; 5,295,070; 5,497,474; 5,627,726; 5,396,606; 5,333,313

Euro. Pat. 0 136 379 PATENTS PENDING. ISBN 1-56712-518-2

Limited Warranty (outside U.S.)

This product, excluding batteries, is guaranteed by Franklin for a period of one year from the date of purchase. It will be repaired or replaced with an equivalent product (at Franklin’s option) free of charge for any defect due to faulty workmanship or materials.

Products purchased outside the United States that are returned under warranty should be returned to the original vendor with proof of purchase and description of fault. Charges will be made for all repairs unless valid proof of purchase is provided.

This warranty explicitly excludes defects due to misuse, accidental damage, or wear and tear. This guarantee does not affect the consumer’s statutory rights.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

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

NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Limited Warranty (U.S. only)

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

THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE AS EVIDENCED BY A COPY OF YOUR RECEIPT, YOUR FRANKLIN PRODUCT SHALL BE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT INCLUDE DAMAGE DUE TO ACTS OF GOD, ACCIDENT, MISUSE, ABUSE, NEGLIGENCE, MODIFICATION, UNSUITABLE ENVIRONMENT OR IMPROPER MAINTENANCE. THE SOLE OBLIGATION AND LIABILITY OF FRANKLIN, AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, WILL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT WITH THE SAME OR AN EQUIVALENT PRODUCT OF THE DEFECTIVE PORTION OF THE PRODUCT, AT THE SOLE OPTION OF FRANKLIN IF IT DETERMINES THAT THE PRODUCT WAS DEFECTIVE AND THE DEFECTS AROSE WITHIN THE DURATION OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY. THIS REMEDY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU CERTAIN RIGHTS; YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER LEGISLATED RIGHTS THAT MAY VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION.

(B) DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXPRESSLY RECITED ABOVE, THIS FRANKLIN IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABLE QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR THOSE ARISING BY LAW, STATUTE, USAGE OF TRADE, OR COURSE OF DEALING. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY FRANKLIN AND DOES NOT INCLUDE BATTERIES, CORROSION OF BATTERY CONTACTS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE CAUSED BY BATTERIES. NEITHER FRANKLIN NOR OUR DEALERS OR SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT, LOST OR DAMAGED DATA OR OTHER COMMERCIAL OR ECONOMIC LOSS, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, OR THEY ARE OTHERWISE FORESEEABLE. WE ARE ALSO NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CLAIMS BY A THIRD PARTY. OUR MAXIMUM AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU, AND THAT OF OUR DEALERS AND SUPPLIERS, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE FRANKLIN PRODUCT AS EVIDENCED BY YOUR PURCHASE RECEIPT. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS IS A REASONABLE ALLOCATION OF RISK. SOME STATES/COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IF THE LAWS OF THE RELEVANT JURISDICTION DO NOT PERMIT FULL WAIVER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, THEN THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY GRANTED HEREIN.

(C) WARRANTY SERVICE: UPON DISCOVERING A DEFECT, YOU MUST CALL FRANKLIN’S CUSTOMER SERVICE DESK, 1-800266-5626, TO REQUEST A RETURN MERCHANDISE AUTHORIZATION (“RMA”) NUMBER, BEFORE RETURNING THE PRODUCT (TRANSPORTATION CHARGES PREPAID) TO:

FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS, INC. ATTN: SERVICE DEPARTMENT ONE FRANKLIN PLAZA BURLINGTON, NJ 08016-4907

IF YOU RETURN A FRANKLIN PRODUCT, PLEASE INCLUDE A NOTE WITH THE RMA, YOUR NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER, A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DEFECT AND A COPY OF YOUR SALES RECEIPT AS PROOF OF YOUR ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE. YOU MUST ALSO WRITE THE RMA PROMINENTLY ON THE PACKAGE IF YOU RETURN THE PRODUCT, OTHERWISE THERE MAY BE A LENGTHY DELAY IN THE PROCESSING OF YOUR RETURN. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND USING A TRACKABLE FORM OF DELIVERY TO FRANKLIN FOR YOUR RETURN.

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