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Electronic Publishers
™
CARTRIDGE
User’s Guide
STK-2032
STOCK SYMBOLS
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READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT BEFORE USING ANY BOOKMAN
CARTRIDGE.
YOUR USE OF THE BOOKMAN CARTRIDGE DEEMS THAT YOU ACCEPT THE
TERMS OF THIS LICENSE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THESE TERMS, YOU
MAY RETURN THIS PACKAGE WITH PURCHASE RECEIPT TO THE DEALER
FROM WHICH YOU PURCHASED THE BOOKMAN CARTRIDGE AND YOUR
PURCHASE PRICE WILL BE REFUNDED. BOOKMAN CARTRIDGE means the
software product and documentation found in this package and FRANKLIN means
Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc.
LIMITED USE LICENSE
All rights in the BOOKMAN CARTRIDGE remain the property of FRANKLIN.
Through your purchase, FRANKLIN grants you a personal and nonexclusive license to use the BOOKMAN CARTRIDGE on a single FRANKLIN BOOKMAN
at a time. You may not make any copies of the BOOKMAN CARTRIDGE or of
the data stored therein, whether in electronic or print format. Such copying would
be in violation of applicable copyright laws. Further, you may not modify, adapt,
disassemble, decompile, translate, create derivative works of, or in any way reverse engineer the BOOKMAN CARTRIDGE. You may not export or reexport,
directly or indirectly, the BOOKMAN CARTRIDGE without compliance with appropriate governmental regulations. The BOOKMAN CARTRIDGE contains
Franklin’s confidential and propriety information which you agree to take adequate
steps to protect from unauthorized disclosure or use. This license is effective
until terminated. This license terminates immediately without notice from FRANKLIN if you fail to comply with any provision of this license.
License Agreement
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Contents
Key Guide ..................................................................... 2
Installing Cartridges ...................................................... 3
Selecting Books ............................................................ 3
Changing Settings ......................................................... 4
Viewing a Demonstration .............................................. 4
Finding a Ticker Symbol ................................................ 5
Finding a Stock Name ................................................... 6
Optional Features .......................................................... 7
Copyrights & Patents ..................................................... 8
Index ............................................................................. 9
find its ticker symbol, as well. This product lists over 9800 stocks from the
AMEX, NASDAQ, and NYSE exchanges
both by their stock name and their ticker
symbol for easy access. Use your
BOOKMAN to read this cartridge. See
“Installing Cartridges” to learn how.
Welcome to the world of BOOKMAN!
BOOKMAN is a powerful, portable electronic reference with a built-in book and
a slot in the back for more books.
Franklin Stock Symbols
is designed to
help you find a stock’s name from a specific ticker symbol quickly and easily, or
if you know the stock’s name, you can
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Function Keys
CLEAR
Clears an entry.
MENU
Returns to the menu screen.
(red) No function.
(green) No function.
(yellow) No function.
(blue) No function.
CARD
Exits the selected book.
ON/OFF
Turns BOOKMAN on or off.
Key Guide
Other Keys
BACK
Backs up or erases letters.
ENTER
Selects a menu item.
HELP
Shows help messages.
SPACE
Pages down.
? ✽
Shows full menu name.
Direction Keys
Move in indicated direction.
DN
UP
Pages up or down.
Star Key
Combinations*
✩
+
DN
From within a stock entry,
goes to the next stock
entry.
✩
+
UP
From within a stock entry,
goes to the previous stock
entry.
*Hold
✩
while pressing the other key.
➤ Understanding the Color Keys
The color keys (red, green, yellow, and
blue) perform the functions listed
above only for the BOOKMAN book
described in this User’s Guide. The
color keys for this product do not have
any function.
Other books have their own color key
functions, which are labelled on their
cartridges and listed in their User’s
Guides. Read “Using the Color Keys”
in other BOOKMAN products for
more information.
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Once you have installed a cartridge in
your BOOKMAN, you must select which
book you want to use.
1. Turn BOOKMAN on.
2. Press
CARD
.
These are sample books.
3. Press
or to highlight the
book you want to use.
4. Press
ENTER
to select it.
Warning: Never install or remove a
cartridge when BOOKMAN is on. If you
do, information that you entered in its
built-in book, and in an installed cartridge,
will be erased.
1. Turn BOOKMAN off.
2. Turn BOOKMAN over.
3. Align the tabs on the car-
tridge with the notches in
the slot.
4. Press the cartridge down
until it snaps into place.
Installing Cartridges
➤ Removing Cartridges
Warning: When you remove a
cartridge to install another, information that you entered into the
removed cartridge will be erased.
Selecting Books
➤ About Screen Illustrations
Some screen illustrations in this
User’s Guide may differ from what
you see on the actual screen. This
does not mean that your BOOKMAN is malfunctioning.
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You can adjust both the font and the
screen contrast. The font changes the
number of lines of text that appear on
screen. The screen contrast determines
how dark the screen appears.
1. Press
CLEAR
.
2. Press
twice to highlight
the Other menu.
3. Press
or to highlight
Select Font or Set Contrast.
4. Press
ENTER
.
5. Highlight a setting.
Or press or if you selected
Set Contrast
.
To exit without changing settings,
press
BACK
.
6. Press
ENTER
to select the
setting.
7. Press
CLEAR
when done.
Changing Settings
Viewing a Demonstration
➤ Help is Always at Hand
You can view a help message at
virtually any screen by pressing
HELP
. Press the direction keys to
read it. To exit help, press
BACK
.
➤ 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.
This product comes equipped with a brief
demonstration which shows the features
of this product and how to use them.
1. Press
twice to highlight
the Other menu.
2. Press
to highlight View
Demo.
3. Press
ENTER
.
4. Press
CLEAR
at any time to stop
the demonstration.
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If you know a stock’s ticker symbol, you
can find the stock’s name and the exchange that it is traded on. To search by a
ticker symbol do the following.
1. Press
CLEAR
.
2. Type the letters of the
desired ticker symbol, until it
is highlighted (e.g., FEP).
To erase letters press
BACK
.
3. Press
ENTER
.
4. Press or to read.
Press
MENU
to return to the Symbol
menu.
5. Press
CLEAR
when done.
Finding a Ticker Symbol
➤ Understanding Stock Entries
In each stock entry there are always
three pieces of information pertaining to the stock: the stock’s ticker
symbol (e.g.,
FEP
), the name of the
stock (e.g.,
Franklin Electronic Pub.
Inc.
), and the exchange that it is
traded on (
AMEX, NASDAQ
, or
NYSE
). The name of the stock may
also show whether or not the stock
is preferred or is a warrant, as well
as showing the stock’s series, if it
applies.
➤
Moving between Menu Items
From within a stock entry, you can
hold
✩
and press
DN
to go to the
next stock entry, or hold
✩
and
press
UP
to go to the previous one.
Searching by Ticker
Symbol
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Cartridge Care
• Do not expose the cartridges
to heat, cold, or liquids.
• Do not put excessive pressure
on the cartridges.
LBS.
• Do not touch the metal
contacts on the cartridges.
Caution: Touching these electrical
contacts with statically charged
objects, including your fingers, could
erase information entered in a
cartridge or built-in book.
You can also search by the stock’s name.
1. Press
CLEAR
.
2.
Highlight the Name menu.
3.
Type the letters of the desired stock
name, until it is highlighted (e.g.,
Franklin Electronic Pub. Inc.).
To erase letters press
BACK
.
4. Press
ENTER
.
5. Press
or to read.
6. Press
CLEAR
when done.
➤ Another Way to Search
You can also search for stock
names by typing the first few letters
of the stock name; then press
to
move down until the product you
want is highlighted.
➤ Viewing Full Menu Items
Some menu items are followed by
ellipses (...) because they are too
long to fit on one line. Press
?
✽
to
view the full menu item.
Searching by the Stock
Name
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Optional Features
AC adaptor jack: Your BOOKMAN
may be equipped with a standard 3.5 mm
jack for use with a 9-volt, 200-300 milliamp
AC/DC adaptor.
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 your AC/DC adaptor does not
have this symbol, confirm its compatibility at its place of purchase.
Headphone jack: Your BOOKMAN
may also have a 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack for use with a standard impedance 8 Ohm headset.
Headphone
jack
Resetting BOOKMAN
If the BOOKMAN keyboard fails to respond, or if its screen performs erratically, first press
CLEAR
and then press
ON/OFF
twice. If nothing happens, follow
the steps below to reset it.
Warning: Pressing the reset button
with more than very light pressure may
permanently disable your BOOKMAN. In
addition, resetting BOOKMAN erases
settings and information entered into its
built-in book, and in an installed cartridge.
1. Hold
CLEAR
and press
ON/OFF
.
If nothing happens, try Step 2.
2. Use a paper clip to gently press
BOOKMAN’s reset button.
• If your BOOKMAN has one car-
tridge slot, look for the recessed pinsized hole on the battery cover or
near the cartridge slot.
• If your BOOKMAN has two
cartridge slots, the reset button is
located on the front of the unit next
to
ON/OFF
.
AC adaptor
jack
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Copyrights & Patents
Limited Warranty (US only)
FRANKLIN warrants to you that the BOOKMAN PRODUCT will be free
from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from purchase.
In the case of such a defect in your BOOKMAN PRODUCT, FRANKLIN
will repair or replace it without charge on return, with purchase receipt,
to the dealer from which you made your purchase or Franklin Electronic
Publishers, Inc., One Franklin Plaza, Burlington, NJ 08016-4907, within
one year of purchase. Alternatively , FRANKLIN may , at its option, refund
your purchase price.
Data contained in the BOOKMAN PRODUCT may be provided under
license to FRANKLIN. FRANKLIN makes no warranty with respect to
the accuracy of data in the BOOKMAN PRODUCT . No warranty is made
that the BOOKMAN PRODUCT will run uninterrupted or error free. Y ou
assume all risk of any damage or loss from your use of the BOOKMAN
PRODUCT .
This warranty does not apply if, in the sole discretion of FRANKLIN,
the BOOKMAN PRODUCT has been tampered with, damaged by
accident, abused, misused, or misapplication, or as a result of service
or modification by any party, including any dealer, other than
FRANKLIN. This warranty applies only to products manufactured by
or for FRANKLIN. Batteries, corrosion, or battery contacts and any
damage caused by batteries are not covered by this warranty. NO
FRANKLIN DEALER, AGENT, OR EMPLOYEE IS AUTHORIZED TO
MAKE ANY ADDITIONAL WARRANTY IN THIS REGARD OR TO MAKE
ANY MODIFICATION OR EXTENSION OF THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, WRITTEN OR ORAL,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE FRANKLIN’S
OBLIGATION TO REPLACE OR REFUND AS SET FORTH ABOVE IN
THIS WARRANTY. Some States do not allow the exclusion of implied
warranties, or limitations on how long a warranty lasts. This warranty
gives you specific rights; you may also have additional rights which
vary from State to State. This warranty shall not be applicable to the
extent that enforcement of any provision may be prohibited by
applicable law.
FRANKLIN SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE TO YOU OR TO ANY
OTHER PERSON FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR ANY OTHER INDIRECT LOSS OR
DAMAGE, ARISING OUT OF YOUR PURCHASE, THE MANUFACTURE
OR SALE OF THE BOOKMAN PRODUCT, THIS LICENSE, OR ANY
OBLIGATION RESULTING THEREFROM OR THE USE OR
PERFORMANCE OF THE BOOKMAN PRODUCT UNDER ANY LEGAL
THEORY , WHETHER BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT , STRICT LIABILITY
OR ANY OTHER CAUSE OF ACTION OR PROCEEDING, WHICH
DAMAGES SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO, LOST PROFITS,
DAMAGES TO PROPERTY , OR PERSONAL INJUR Y (BUT ONL Y TO THE
EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW). FRANKLIN’S ENTIRE LIABILITY FOR
ANY CLAIM OR LOSS, DAMAGE, OR EXPENSE FROM ANY SUCH
CAUSE SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE
BOOKMAN PRODUCT. THIS CLAUSE SHALL SURVIVE FAILURE OF
AN EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. This license and warranty is governed by
the laws of the United States and the State of New Jersey.
Model: STK-2032
• size: 5.9 x 4.2 x 0.2 cm
• weight: 0.4 oz.
© 1987-1995 Franklin Electronic Publish-
ers, Inc., Burlington, NJ 08060-4907
USA. All rights reserved.
FCC Notice: Complies with the limits
for a Class B computing device pursuant
to Subpart B of part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference; and (2) This
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
U.S. Patents 4,490,811; 5,396,606
European Patent 0 136 379.
Deutsch Pats. No. M 9409743.7 and
M 9409744.5 Pat. Pend.
ISBN 1-56712-242-6
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Index
Index
FRB-28033-00 Printed in U.S.
P/N 7201175 Rev A
About screen illustrations 3
AC adaptor jack 7
AMEX 5
Another way to search 6
Arrows, flashing 4
Books, selecting 3
Cartridge care 6
Cartridges, installing 3
Changing settings 4
Color keys, understanding 2
Contrast, setting 4
Copyrights 8
Demonstration, viewing 4
Direction keys 2
FCC Notice 8
Finding
stock names 6
ticker symbols 5
Font, changing
full menu items, viewing 6
Function keys 2
Help is always at hand 4
Limited warranty 8
Moving between menu items 5
NASDAQ 5
NYSE 5
Optional features 7
Other keys 2
Patents 8
Resetting BOOKMAN 7
Setting
contrast 4
font 4
Settings, changing 4
Star key combinations 2
Stock name, finding 6
Symbol menu 5
Ticker symbols, finding 5
Understanding stock entries 5
View demo 4
Viewing full menu items 6
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