Franklin Collins DMQ-1870 User Manual

DMQ-1870

USER’S GUIDE

English Dictionary

& Thesaurus

Advanced English Reference

Suite

Collins

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Table of Contents

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

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

Replacing Batteries .................................................9

Installing Book Cards ............................................11

Selecting a Book ....................................................12

Using Function Keys in Book Cards ....................13

For Your Information .............................................14

Using the Main Menu .............................................15

Viewing a Demonstration or Tutorial....................18

Changing the Settings ...........................................19

Finding Dictionary Entries ....................................21

Hearing Words .......................................................24

Using the Thesaurus .............................................26

Using the Crossword Solver ’s Dictionary ............28

Using the COBUILD Idioms Dictionary.................30

Highlighting Words ................................................32

Finding Letters in Words ......................................34

Searching Definitions ............................................36

Searching in Multiple Books ................................39

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Using the Minidictionaries ....................................41

Finding Phrases and Idioms .................................42

Finding Crossword Indicators ..............................44

Finding Quotations ................................................46

Using My Vocabulary List .....................................48

Using the Learning Tools ......................................54

Using the Solvers ..................................................63

Playing The Games ...............................................68

Using the Clock .....................................................76

Using the Databank ...............................................78

Using the Calculator ..............................................82

Using the Metric Converter ...................................86

Using the Currency Converter .............................87

Transferring Words Between Books .....................89

Resetting Your Product .........................................90

Specifications ........................................................91

FCC Notice .............................................................92

Disclaimer of Warranties .......................................93

Limited Warranty (U.S. only) .................................93

Limited Warranty (EU and Switzerland)................95

Limited Warranty (outside U.S.,

EU and Switzerland)...............................................95

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Key Guide

Soft Keys

Soft Key functions are represented by the labels
displayed along the bottom of the screen. To perform
a Soft Key function, press the unlabelled key at the
top of the keyboard that corresponds to the label you
want. These labels change to reflect the different
functions available in the various books and
exercises in this device.

For example, in the main menu, the following Soft
Keys are available:

BOOKS Displays the Books menu.
LEARN Displays the Learning menu.
SOLVE Displays the Solvers menu.
GAMES Displays the Games menu.
SETUP Displays the Setup menu.

In the Organiser, the following Soft Keys are
available:

Organiser Keys

CLOCK Goes to the clock.
DATA Goes to the Databank menu.
CALC Goes to the calculator.
CONV Goes to the metric converter.
CURR Goes to the currency converter.

Please refer to the specific topics in this User ’s Guide
to learn the function of any available Soft Keys.

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Function Keys

Located on the top of the device, turns the
product on or off.

Displays a help message.
Goes to the main menu. Goes to the word

entry screen in any book that has one.
Clears the calculator. In the metric converter
and databank, goes to its main menu.

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.

Says a word.
Goes to the Organiser: clock, databank,

calculator, metric converter and currency
converter.

Goes to the main menu.
Exits the book you were reading.

At a 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.
Shifts to allow prev, next, pg up, pg

down, and to type a hyphen (-).
Types an underscore.

Combination Keys*

+ At a dictionary entry, pages up or down.

+ At a dictionary entry, displays the previous

or next entry.

+ At a menu, goes to the first or last menu

item. At an entry, goes to the start or end of
the entry.

+ Speaks a definition.
+ Transfers a word between books.

+J Types a hyphen.
+M Types an @.

+ Types an apostrophe.
+ Types a slash.
+ At a word entry screen, types an asterisk

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

Direction Keys

Move up ( ), down ( ), left ( ), or right
().

At menus and dictionary entries, pages
down. At a word entry screen, types a space.

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or

or

or

*Hold the first key while pressing the second.

Using the Special Features

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

On/Off: Turns the unit on and off.
Function Keys: Each of these keys corresponds to

the dictionary or organiser functions that appear
directly above it on the screen.

Speaker: The speaker is located on the front of the unit.
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.

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On/Off

Speaker

Function
Keys

Serial Port: Plug in a serial cable here to connect
your dictionary to your PC.

AC Adaptor Jack: The AC/DC adaptor is in the 9 volt
range within a current range of 200 to 300 milli-amperes.

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.

Book Card Slot: The card slot is located on the back
of the unit. It enables you to read electronic books
purchased from www.franklin.com and is compatible
with most BOOKMAN and BMC cards.

Battery Compartment: The battery compartment is
located on the back of the unit. It holds two AAA
batteries.

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Book
Card Slot

Battery Compartment

AC
Adaptor
Jack

Serial Port

Headphone
Jack

Volume
Control

Replacing Batteries

Your product is powered by two AAA batteries. Follow
these easy instructions to install or replace them.
Please have the new batteries at hand before you
remove the old ones.

1. Turn your product off and turn it over.

2. Lift the battery cover on the back of your unit
by pushing up on the catch.

3. Remove the old batteries.

4. Install the batteries following the +/- markings
in the battery compartment.

Important: Be sure that the batteries are installed

correctly. Wrong polarity may damage the unit.

5. Replace the battery cover.

Warning: If the batteries wear-out completely or if

you take more than a few seconds while changing
the batteries, any information that was entered in the
built-in books may be erased. You should always
keep written copies of your important information.

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Battery disposal: Do not dispose of batteries with
normal household waste. Please obey your local
regulations when disposing of used batteries.

Battery Precautions

• Different types of batteries or new and used
batteries should not be mixed.

• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be re­charged. 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.

• 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
fluid, 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.

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Installing Book Cards

Your unit contains a built-in book. You can purchase
more titles on book cards at www.franklin.com. To
install a book card, follow these steps.

1. Turn your unit off and turn it over.

2. Remove the blank protector or any other book

card that might be installed.

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.
Warning: Never install or remove a book card

while your unit is on. Any information that was
entered in the built-in book or book card will be
erased.

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Selecting a Book

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

1. Turn your unit on.

2. Press CARD.

Icons appear for each available book. The built-in
book is highlighted.

3. Press or to highlight your selection.

4. Press ENTER to select it.

5. Press CARD to return to the Card menu.

✓ Book Card Troubleshooting

Make sure your book card is installed correctly. If
your card is performing erratically, follow the reset
instructions in “Resetting Your Product” on page

90. If this does not fix the problem, remove the
card and then remove the white rubber strip
located between the two metal pins. Clean the
rubber strip with your fingers and then replace it
making sure it is completely in its notch.

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Using Function Keys

in Book Cards

The function keys appear at the top of the keyboard
on your unit. These keys correspond in the order
listed to the dictionary and organizer keys at the
bottom of the screen. The dictionary function keys
change with the book card. The organizer function
keys are unaffected. Note: Once you access the
organizer from a book card, you will exit the book
card. You must press CARD and select your book
card to return to it.

The function keys on your unit correspond to the
function keys on your card as illustrated below.

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This key
may not be
assigned
a function
when
using a
book card.

Function
keys on
unit

Function
keys on
book card

For Your Information

✓ 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.

✓ Help is Always at Hand

You can view a help message at any screen by
pressing HELP. Press or to read. To exit
help, press BACK.

✓ 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 unit is malfunctioning.

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Using the Main Menu

Use the main menu to quickly take you to different
books, tools and exercises in your device. The main
menu contains five tabs: Books, Learning, Solvers,
Games and Setup. Use and to move to another
tab. Use and to highlight the option you want
and press ENTER to select it. You can also go
directly to a tab by pressing the tab’s respective Soft
Key.

Understanding the Menus

The Books tab enables you to look up definitions,
thesaurus entries, and crossword solutions. You can
use the Minidictionaries to find definitions by topic.
You can also look up crossword puzzle clues, famous
quotes, and common phrases and idioms. Search
definitions for words using the Definition Search or
search the Collins Desktop Plus, the Collins Concise
Thesaurus, the Crossword Solver ’s Dictionary, and
the COBUILD Idioms Dictionary at once using the
Multibook Search.

The Learning tab enables you to access My
Vocabulary List, Spelling Bee, Speaking Spelling Bee,
Flashcards, Keyboard Wizard and grammar quizzes.

You can also access a variety of additional material
for information about different language tools and
writing tips, techniques and suggestions. You can try
Spelling Bee, Speaking Spelling Bee and Flashcards
using words saved to My Vocabulary List and those
found in the dictionary.

The Solvers tab allows you to access Anagram
Solver, Crossword Solver, and Word Builder. Use
these tools to help you find words used in crossword
puzzles and other word games.

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The Games tab allows you to access the thirteen
games included in your device: Anagram Game,

Antonym Game, Hangman, Letris, Letter Poker,
Synonym Game, Word Blaster, Word Deduction,
Word Train, 1 and 2 player Link Four and 1 and 2

player Noughts & Crosses. You can also adjust the
game settings.

The Setup tab allows you to access a demonstration
and tutorial of how this device works. You can also
adjust the device settings.

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Viewing a Demonstration

or Tutorial

1. Press MENU.

2. Press SETUP.

You can also press or until you reach the
Setup menu.

3. Press to highlight either Tutorial or View
Demo and press ENTER.

To stop the demonstration or exit from the Tutorial
and return to the Setup menu, press CLEAR.

Changing the Settings

When using this device, you can activate the Learn a
Word feature, adjust the screen contrast, the shutoff

time, and the type size.

1. Press MENU.

2. Press SETUP.

You can also press or until you reach the
Setup menu.

3. Settings will be highlighted. Press ENTER to

select it.

4. Press or to move to Learn a Word,

Contrast, Shutoff, or Type Size.

Learn a Word determines whether or not you see
a word every time you turn on your device.

Contrast determines how dark or light the screen
is.

Shutoff determines how long your product stays on
if no key is pressed.

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Type Size determines how large or small the text
is in this device.

5. Press or to change the setting.

Your changes are automatically saved.

6. Press ENTER when done.
Press CLEAR to return to the Setup menu.

✓ Learn a New Word

Your dictionary comes with a Learn a Word feature
to help you increase your vocabulary. Each time
you turn your dictionary on, you can see a random
headword.

Finding Dictionary Entries

Use the Collins Desktop Plus to look up definitions.

1. Press MENU.

2. Press BOOKS.

3. Use or to highlight Collins Desktop Plus,

then press ENTER.

4. Type a word (e.g., crash).

To erase a letter, press BACK.
To type a capital, hold CAP and press a letter key.

To type a hyphen, hold FN and press J.
Press to hear the word you typed pronounced.

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5. Press ENTER to view the definition.

Press SPACE or to scroll.
Press to hear the headword pronounced.

Hold FN and press to hear the definition read.

6. Hold FN and press or to view the next or
previous definition.

7. Press CLEAR when done.
Press MENU to go to the main menu.

✓ Understanding Definitions

Entries may consist of headwords, pronunciation
information, parts of speech, definitions, and
etymology. Other forms of the word may follow the
headword. After the definition, you may see usage
examples.

✓ Misspelling Words

If you enter a misspelt word, a list of corrections
appears. Highlight the word you want and then
press ENTER to see its entry.

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✓ Second-level Spell Correction

Your device comes with a second-level spell
correction feature. This feature allows you to
generate a list of spelling corrections based on an
already correctly spelt word. When second-level
spell correction is available, the SPELL Soft Key
label appears. The SPELL Soft Key is available in
correction lists and dictionary entries. Press
SPELL to see a list of other words you might be
looking for.

✓ Choosing Multiple Forms

Some words in the dictionaries have more than
one form (e.g. resume, résumé). 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
ENTER to see its entry. For example, select
Collins Desktop Plus from the Books menu, then
type resume at the word entry screen and press

ENTER. Highlight the form you want and press
ENTER to see its entry. To go back to the Multiple
Forms list, press BACK.

✓ Understanding Confusables

Confusables are homonyms, homophones and
spelling variants that are easy to confuse, e.g.
rain, reign, rein. If the word you looked up is a
confusable, the CONF Soft Key is displayed. Press
CONF to view the confusables.

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Hearing Words

This dictionary can pronounce the words that appear
on almost any screen - in definitions, thesaurus
entries, spell correction lists, My Vocabulary List,
Confusables and games. When you want to hear how
a word is pronounced, just highlight it and press .

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 dictionary Word Entry
screen (for example, ptarmigan).

2. Press to hear it pronounced.

3. Press ENTER to see its definition.

4. Press to hear the headword pronounced

or hold FN and press to hear the
definition read.

5. Press ENTER for a highlight.

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

7. Press to hear the highlighted word

pronounced.
Note: If you have a word highlighted, you will not

be able to hear the definition read by holding FN
and pressing .

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Using the Thesaurus

Use the Collins Concise Thesaurus to find synonyms,
antonyms and other information about a word.

1. Press MENU.

2. Press BOOKS.

3. Use or to highlight Collins Concise
Thesaurus, then press ENTER.

4. Type a word (e.g., complete).

To erase a letter, press BACK.
To type a capital, hold CAP and press a letter key.

To type a hyphen, hold FN and press J.
Press to hear the word you typed pronounced.

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5. Press ENTER to view the thesaurus entry.

Press SPACE or to scroll.
Press to hear the headword pronounced.

Hold FN and press to hear the entry read.

6. Hold FN and press or to view the next or

previous entry, if available.

7. Press CLEAR when done.

Press MENU to go to the main menu.

✓ Understanding Thesaurus Entries

A thesaurus entry is organized by part of speech
and definition sense. Each sense consists of a
group of synonyms. Synonyms are words that
have similar meanings, e.g. complete/whole. Some
senses contain usage examples to clarify the
sense in which the word is used. Also, some
senses include antonyms. Antonyms are words
that have the opposite meaning of the word being
defined, e.g. complete/partial.

Note: Some entries contain links at the bottom of
their entries to tables and subject lists. Highlight
the title and press ENTER to view the information.

Using the Crossword

Solver ’s Dictionary

Use the Crossword Solver ’s Dictionary to find
solutions to crossword puzzle clues.

1. Press MENU.

2. Press BOOKS.

3. Use or to highlight Crossword Solver’s
Dict., then press ENTER.

4. Type a word (e.g., friend).

To erase a letter, press BACK.

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To type a capital, hold CAP and press a letter key.
To type a hyphen, hold FN and press J.

Press to hear the word you typed pronounced.

5. Press ENTER to view the entry.

Press SPACE or to scroll.
Press to hear the headword pronounced.

Hold FN and press to hear the entry read.

6. Hold FN and press or to view the next or

previous entry, if available.

7. Press CLEAR when done.

Press MENU to go to the main menu.

✓ Understanding Crossword Dictionary

Entries

A crossword dictionary entry is a list of words
organized by the length of the word. So if you are
looking for a 4 letter word for “friend”, you can go
immediately to that area of the entry and select
from “ally”, “chum” or “mate”.

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Using the COBUILD

Idioms Dictionary

Use the COBUILD Idioms Dictionary to find idioms
and their explanations.

1. Press MENU.

2. Press BOOKS.

3. Use or to highlight COBUILD Idioms
Dictionary, then press ENTER.

4. Type a word (e.g., cat).

To erase a letter, press BACK.

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To type a capital, hold CAP and press a letter key.
To type a hyphen, hold FN and press J.

Press to hear the word you typed pronounced.

5. Press ENTER to view the entry.

Press SPACE or to scroll.
Press to hear the headword pronounced.

Hold FN and press to hear the entry read.

6. Press CLEAR when done.

Press MENU to go to the main menu.

✓ Understanding Idiom Entries

An idiom entry lists the idiom and an explanation
of what it means, followed by some usage
examples. If the word you searched for contains
multiple idioms, they are listed separately,
following the previous idiom’s usage examples.

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Highlighting Words

Another way to look up words is by highlighting them
in entries or word lists. You can then find their
definitions, thesaurus entries, or add them to My
Vocabulary List.

1. At any text, press ENTER to start the 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 ENTER
hear the word

view the thesaurus THES

add word to LIST

find phrases or PHRASE

run spell correction SPELL

3. Press CLEAR when done.

Press MENU to go to the main menu.

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My Vocabulary List

entry

idioms for the word

on the word

pronounced

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Finding Letters in Words

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.

1. Go to any word entry screen.

You can access a word entry screen by selecting

Collins Desktop Plus, Collins Concise Thesaurus,
Crossword Solver ’s Dict., Definition Search, or
Multibook Search from the Books menu.

2. Type a word with ?s and ✽s.

To type an asterisk, hold down CAP and press ?.

3. Press ENTER.

4. Press to move the highlight to the word you
want and press ENTER to view its entry.

5. Press CLEAR when done.

Press MENU to go to the main menu.

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Searching Definitions

You can also search for words that occur in
definitions of other words in the Collins Desktop Plus.

1. Press MENU.

2. Press BOOKS.

3. Use or to highlight Definition Search, then
press ENTER.

4. Type a word (e.g., kingdom).

To erase a letter, press BACK.
To type a capital, hold CAP and press a letter key.

To type a hyphen, hold FN and press J.

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Note: You can type multiple words. The search
results will only include those Definitions that
contain all searchable keywords. Common words
such as “the” and “and” are not searchable.

5. Press ENTER to search.

The list of entries that contain your word or words
is displayed.

6. Press or to scroll through the list.

Press SPACE to scroll a page at a time. You can
also type the first few letters of a word to go
directly to that part of the list. For this example,
type eg.

7. Press ENTER to see an entry.

Note: You go directly to the part of the entry that

contains the word or words you searched for.
Press or to scroll up or down one line at a

time. Hold CAP and press or to scroll up or
down one page at a time. Press SPACE to scroll
down one page at a time.

8. Press CLEAR when done.

Press MENU to go to the main menu.

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Searching in Multiple Books

You can also simultaneously search for a word in the
Collins Desktop Plus, the Collins Concise Thesaurus
and the Crossword Solver ’s Dictionary.

1. Press MENU.

2. Press BOOKS.

3. Use or to highlight Multibook Search, then

press ENTER.

4. Type a word (e.g., Eden).

To erase a letter, press BACK.
To type a capital, hold CAP and press a letter key.

To type a hyphen, hold FN and press J.

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5. Press ENTER to search.

The list of books is displayed along with the
number of entries for the word in each of the
books.

6. Press or to highlight the book you want
and then press ENTER.

Press SPACE or to scroll. Hold FN and press
or to see the next or previous entry, if
necessary. Press BACK to return to the search
results screen and select another book.

7. Press CLEAR when done.

Press MENU to go to the main menu.

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Using the Minidictionaries

Use the Minidictionaries to search for dictionary
entries by topic.

1. Press MENU.

2. Press BOOKS.

3. Use or to highlight Minidictionaries then

press ENTER.

4. Use or to highlight the topic you want and

press ENTER.

A list of dictionary entries pertaining to that topic is
displayed.

5. Use or to highlight the entry you want.

Press SPACE to scroll a page at a time. You can
also type the first few letters of a word to go
directly to that part of the list.

6. Press ENTER.

7. Press SPACE or to scroll.

8. Press CLEAR when done.

Press MENU to go to the main menu.

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Finding Phrases and Idioms

You can easily find common phrases and idioms.

1. Press MENU.

2. Press BOOKS.

3. Use or to highlight Phrases and Idioms
then press ENTER.

4. Use or to highlight the phrase or idiom
you want.

Press SPACE to scroll a page at a time. You can
also type the first few letters of a word to go
directly to that part of the list.

5. Press ENTER.

6. Press SPACE or to scroll.

7. Press CLEAR when done.

Press MENU to go to the main menu.

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Finding Crossword Indicators

Use the crossword indicators to help you determine
what crossword puzzle clues might mean.

1. Press MENU.

2. Press BOOKS.

3. Use or to highlight Crossword Indicators
then press ENTER.

The list of crossword indicators is displayed.

4. Use or to highlight the indicator you want.

Press SPACE to scroll a page at a time. You can
also type the first few letters of a word to go
directly to that part of the list.

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5. Press ENTER.

6. Press SPACE or to scroll.

7. Press CLEAR when done.

Press MENU to go to the main menu.

Finding Quotations

You can find famous quotations by author or keyword.

1. Press MENU.

2. Press BOOKS.

3. Use or to highlight Quotations then press
ENTER.

4. Use or to highlight the option you want.

Search by Authors displays a list of authors,
arranged alphabetically by last name.

Search by Keywords displays a list of keywords,
arranged alphabetically.

5. Press ENTER.

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6. Use or to highlight the author or keyword
you want.

Press SPACE to scroll a page at a time. You can
also type the first few letters of a word to go
directly to that part of the list.

Note: If multiple quotes exist for an author or
keyword, press or to highlight the quote you
want and then press ENTER.

7. Press ENTER

8. Press SPACE or to scroll.

9. Press CLEAR when done.
Press MENU to go to the main menu.

Using My Vocabulary List

You can save up to 40 words in My Vocabulary List
for personal study or review. My Vocabulary List is
saved between sessions unless your product is reset.

Adding Words from the Learning Menu

1. Press MENU.

2. Press LEARN.

3. My Vocabulary List will be highlighted. Press
ENTER to select it.

4. Press or to highlight Add a Word and
press ENTER.

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5. Type a word.

6. Press ENTER to add the word.

7. Press CLEAR when done.

Adding Words from a Word Entry Screen

You can add words to My Vocabulary List directly
from any word entry screen.

1. Press MENU.

2. Press BOOKS.

3. Use or to highlight Collins Desktop Plus,

then press ENTER.

4. Type the word you want to add to your word

list (e.g., poignant).

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5. Press LIST.

Your selection is included in the menu item.

6. Press ENTER to add the word.

7. Press CLEAR to return to the word entry
screen.

Press MENU to go to the main menu.

✓ Adding Highlighted Words

You can also add words to My Vocabulary List
from definitions and correction lists. First highlight
a word and then press LIST. Add “your word” will
be highlighted. Press ENTER to add the word.

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✓ Adding Words Not in This Dictionary

When you add a word not in this dictionary, you
are given three options: Add Anyway, Cancel and
Correction List.

Highlight the option you want and press ENTER.
Caution: Adding words that are not in this
dictionary uses considerably more memory that
adding words that are. If you add only words that
are not in this dictionary, My Vocabulary List may
contain as few as 10 words.

Viewing My Vocabulary List

1. Press MENU.

2. Press LEARN.

3. My Vocabulary List will be highlighted. Press
ENTER to select it.

View List:... will be highlighted. View List: Empty
will be displayed if it is empty.

4. Press ENTER to view the list.

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5. Highlight a word on the list.

6. Press ENTER to view its definition.

Removing a Word from My Vocabulary List

1. Press MENU.

2. Press LEARN.

3. My Vocabulary List will be highlighted. Press
ENTER to select it.

4. Press or to highlight Delete a Word and
press ENTER.

5. Press or to highlight the word you want to
delete.

6. Press ENTER to delete the highlighted word.

Erasing My Vocabulary List

1. Press MENU.

2. Press LEARN.

3. My Vocabulary List will be highlighted. Press

ENTER to select it.

4. Press or to highlight Erase the List and

press ENTER.

5. Press Y to erase the list or press N to cancel.

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Using the Learning Tools

Using the learning tools, you can test your spelling,
improve your vocabulary, become familiar with the
keyboard, take grammar quizzes, and read a variety
of additional material for information about language
and writing tools, tips, techniques and suggestions.

Spelling Bee

1. Press MENU.

2. Press LEARN.

3. Use or to highlight Spelling Bee, then
press ENTER.

You can choose My Spelling Bee which uses
words from My Vocabulary List or Spelling Bee
which uses words from the dictionary.

4. Press or to highlight the one you want,
then press ENTER.

A word will flash on the screen for you to spell.

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5. Type in the word you just saw.

6. Press ENTER to see if you spelled it right.

7. Press ENTER to see the definition of the word.

Press BACK to return to Spelling Bee.

8. Press SPACE for a new word.

9. Press CLEAR or MENU when done.

Speaking Spelling Bee

1. Press MENU.

2. Press LEARN.

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3. Use or to highlight Speaking Spelling Bee,
then press ENTER.

You can choose My Speaking Spelling Bee which
uses words from My Vocabulary List or Speaking
Spelling Bee which uses words from the dictionary.

4. Press or to highlight the one you want,
then press ENTER.

A word is spoken by the dictionary.

5. Type in the word you just heard.

6. Press ENTER to see if you spelled it right.

Press to hear the word again.

7. Press ENTER to see the definition of the word.

Press BACK to return to Speaking Spelling Bee.

8. Press SPACE for a new word.

9. Press CLEAR or MENU when done.

Flashcards

1. Press MENU.

2. Press LEARN.

3. Use or to highlight Flashcards, then press

ENTER.

You can choose My Flashcards which uses words
from My Vocabulary List or Flashcards which uses
words from the dictionary.

4. Press or to highlight the one you want,

then press ENTER.

A word will appear on the screen for you to study
or define. If needed, press ENTER to see the
definition. Press BACK to return to Flashcards.

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5. Press SPACE for a new word.

6. Press CLEAR or MENU when done.

Keyboard Wizard

1. Press MENU.

2. Press LEARN.

3. Use or to highlight Keyboard Wizard, then
press ENTER.

4. Press ENTER again to begin.

5. As the letters move across the screen from
right to left, press their respective key on the
keyboard.

When the letters stack up on the left side of the
screen, you have to press the left-most letter
before you can remove any additional letters. If the
stack gets too long, the round ends. The rate at
which letters appear increases as you advance
levels. Press ENTER to begin again.

6. Press CLEAR when done.

Grammar Quiz

1. Press MENU.

2. Press LEARN.

3. Use or to highlight Grammar Quiz, then

press ENTER.

4. Use or to highlight the topic you want to

be quizzed on and press ENTER.

Continue selecting sub-topics until you reach a
quiz.

5. Follow the instructions on the screen to

complete the quiz.

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During a quiz, to move to the next question, hold
FN and press . Press BACK to exit the quiz.

There are three types of quizzes.
“Select the solution” quizzes provide you with

options. Use the arrow keys to move the highlight
to the answer you want and press ENTER to see if
you are correct.

“Type the answer” quizzes ask you fill in a blank.
Type your answer. To see the expected answer,
press ?.

“On your honor” quizzes ask you to say a solution
to yourself. To see the expected answer, press ?.

6. Press CLEAR or MENU when done.

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Additional Tools

1. Press MENU.

2. Press LEARN.

3. Use or to highlight the option you want
and then press ENTER.

Good Writing Guide displays topics describing
good writing.

Language in Action displays topics describing
various kinds of writing.

Rhetorically Speaking displays topics about
rhetoric.

Word Games displays tips and suggestions for
solving word games and puzzles.

Word Power displays lists of common subjects,
ranging from actors to poets to volcanoes and to
read about how some words are used.

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World In Action displays lists of world terms,
ranging from Internet domain names to tropical
storms.

Write on Target displays topics about different
kinds of writing, ranging from essays to reports to
experiments.

4. Use or to highlight the topic you want and
then press ENTER.

Continue selecting sub-topics until you reach the
text.

5. Press SPACE or to scroll.

6. Press CLEAR or MENU when done.

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Using the Solvers

Your device contains three solvers to help you find
words.

Anagram Solver

Anagram Solver builds words using all the letters you
enter.

1. Press MENU.

2. Press SOLVE.

3. Anagram Solver will be highlighted. Press
ENTER to select it.

4. Type a group of letters (e.g., ptosrte).

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5. Press ENTER.

The list of anagrams that match the entered group
of letters is displayed.

6. Press or to scroll through the list of
results, if necessary.

To look up the definition of an anagram, first press
ENTER to turn on the highlight. Use the arrow
keys to move the highlight to the word you want
and then press ENTER to look it up. Press BACK
to return to the solver.

7. Press CLEAR or MENU when done.

Crossword Solver

Use Crossword Solver to find words where you only
know some of the letters.

1. Press MENU.

2. Press SOLVE.

3. Use or to highlight Crossword Solver then
press ENTER.

4. Type a pattern of letters (e.g., pr??l???).

Remember, ? replaces a single letter in a word.

5. Press ENTER.

The list of words that match the entered pattern is
displayed.

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6. Press or to scroll through the list of
results, if necessary.

7. Press ENTER to look up the definition of the
highlighted word.

Press BACK to return to the list.

8. Press CLEAR or MENU when done.

Word Builder

Word Builder generates a list of words that can be
made from any number of the letters you enter.

1. Press MENU.

2. Press SOLVE.

3. Use or to highlight Word Builder then
press ENTER.

4. Type a group of letters (e.g., ptyssti).

5. Press ENTER.

A list of words that can be spelt using any number
of the entered letters is displayed.

6. Press or to scroll through the list of

results, if necessary.

To look up the definition of a word, first press
ENTER to turn on the highlight. Use the arrow
keys to move the highlight to the word you want
and then press ENTER to look it up. Press BACK
to return to the solver.

7. Press CLEAR or MENU when done.

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Playing The Games

You have thirteen 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 MENU.

2. Press GAMES.

3. Game Settings will be highlighted. Press
ENTER to select it.

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4. Use or to move to Words, Skill, or

Graphics.

Words chooses the source of the words: All of
them, My Vocabulary List, Enter your own, or
Learn a Word list.

Skill determines how easy or difficult a game is.
Graphics determines if additional graphics are

displayed at the end of a round.

5. Use or to change the setting(s) you want.

6. Press ENTER when done.

Selecting a Game

In the Games menu, 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
pressing HELP.

You can get a hint by holding CAP and pressing ? or
reveal the game word by pressing ?.

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

Anagram Game

Anagram Game challenges you to find anagrams of
the game word. An anagram is a word formed from
some or all of the letters of another word. The
number to the right of the screen indicates the
number of anagrams that can be formed from the
game word.

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Type an anagram and press ENTER. Use or to view
the anagrams already entered, if necessary. Hold CAP
and press ? to shuffle the letters. Press ? to give up.

After the round is over, press ENTER to look up the
game word or press THES to view its thesaurus
entry, if any. Then press BACK to return to the game.
Press SPACE to play again.

Antonym Game

Antonym Game selects a mystery word and
challenges you to guess it letter by letter. Your only
clue is a antonym of the word, displayed at the top of
the screen. The letters of the mystery word are
hidden by question marks. The number to the right of
the screen indicates the number of guesses allowed.

Type letters you think are in the mystery word. They
get filled in everywhere they appear. Hold CAP and
press ? for a hint. Press ? to give up.

After the round is over, press ENTER to look up the
game word, or press THES to view its thesaurus
entry, if any. Then press BACK to return to the game.
Press SPACE to play again.

Hangman

Hangman selects a mystery word and challenges you
to guess it letter by letter. Each letter you guess
causes another piece of the little man to appear.
When he is whole, you lose. The letters of the
mystery word are hidden by question marks. The
number to the right of the screen indicates the
number of guesses allowed.

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Type letters you think are in the mystery word. Hold
CAP and press ? for a hint. Press ? to give up.

After the round is over, press ENTER to look up the
game word, or press THES to view its thesaurus
entry, if any. Then press BACK to return to the game.
Press SPACE to play again.

Letris

In Letris, letters fall from the top of the display to the
bottom. Use or to move the falling letter to a
position where it can spell a word when it reaches the
bottom. Hold FN and press or to move the letter
as far right or left as you can. Press to drop the letter
to the bottom of the screen. Press SPACE to pause the
game. Press SPACE again to resume the game.

When you make a valid word, it disappears and your
score increases based on the length of the word.
When the score reaches 50, a dinosaur appears on
the display. At 100, the dinosaur shoots fire from its
mouth, burns up all the letters and jumps off the
display. At 200, the dinosaur jumps down and
squishes all the letters. At each of these new levels,
the falling letter drops faster.

After the round is over, press SPACE to play again.

Letter Poker

Letter Poker challenges you to make longer words
with the letters you are dealt than the house does
with its letters. You and the house take turns betting
and discarding, but you do not see the house’s letters
until the end of the hand. The scoring is similar to

normal poker: one four-letter word is better than a
three- and two-letter word (in normal poker four-of-a­kind is better than a full house). The longer your
word, the better your chances of winning.

To play, type a word from your letter cards and press
ENTER. You can make two words by typing a SPACE
between them. Watch for the dealer ’s moves.

You need to know the following poker terms before
you begin to play, as they appear as prompts on the
screen.

Press the initial letter to make your choice. For
example, to bet press B, to raise press R, and so on.

Bet Means you want to bet on your hand.

You can bet up to $100.

Pass Means you’ll pass the bet to the dealer.
Fold Means that you want to end, and lose,

the hand.

See Means you’ll match the dealer ’s bet.
Raise Means you’ll increase the dealer ’s bet.

You can raise it up to $100.
Note: To type a bet, press Q-P for numbers.
The pot starts at $1000, with a $10 ante (the initial bet

to start the hand). If you are unable to make a word at
tat time, type letters that you are likely to use later from
those you are dealt. To erase a letter, press BACK. To
continue without typing letters, press ENTER.

If you bet before the house does, you see a prompt,
“Pass, Bet, Fold”. If the house bets first, you see a
prompt, “See, Raise, Fold”.

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You can discard up to three letters. After discarding,
you see a message showing how many cards, if any,
the house discarded. If the hand ends in a tie, you do
not lose your money. The pot carries on to the next
hand.

Synonym Game

Synonym Game selects a mystery word and
challenges you to guess it letter by letter. Your only
clue is a synonym of the word, displayed at the top of
the screen. The letters of the mystery word are
hidden by question marks. The number to the right of
the screen indicates the number of guesses allowed.

Type letters you think are in the mystery word. They
get filled in everywhere they appear. Hold CAP and
press ? for a hint. Press ? to give up.

After the round is over, press ENTER to look up the
game word, or press THES to view its thesaurus
entry, if any. Then press BACK to return to the game.
Press SPACE to play again.

Word Blaster

In Word Blaster, you must guess the mystery word
before it appears fully on the screen. It gets filled in
one letter at a time. When there are enough letters
filled in for you to guess the word, press ENTER.
Type your guess and press ENTER to see if you
were right. Hold CAP and press ? to flash the
partially completed word on the screen. Press ? to
give up.

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After the round is over, press ENTER to look up the
game word, or press THES to view its thesaurus
entry, if any. Then press BACK to return to the game.
Press SPACE to play again.

Word Deduction

In Word Deduction, you have to guess a mystery
word based on the provided clues. The number to the
left of the screen indicates how many guesses you
have.

Type a word with the required number of letters and
then press ENTER. You see columns for Perfect and

Misplaced containing numbers. The number under
Perfect stands for the number of letters in their

correct position. The number under Misplaced stands
for the number of letters present in the mystery word,
but entered in the wrong position. Continue typing
words and pressing ENTER using the information
from Perfect and Misplaced. Press ? to give up.

After the round is over, press ENTER to look up the
game word, or press THES to view its thesaurus
entry, if any. Then press BACK to return to the game.
Press SPACE to play again.

Word Train

In Word Train, you and the computer take turns trying
to complete a word. Continue typing letters until a
word is typed. Winning words must be at least 4
letters long. Whoever types the last letter of the word
wins. Hold CAP and press ? for a hint. Press ? to
give up.

After the round is over, press ENTER to look up the
game word, or press THES to view its thesaurus
entry, if any. Then press BACK to return to the game.
Press SPACE to play again.

Link Four

Link Four challenges you to connect four game
pieces in any direction. You can play alone (1 Player
Link Four) or with a friend (2 Player Link Four).

Use or to move your game piece to the post you
want, then press ENTER. The game pieces flash
along the bottom of the rack to show whose turn it is
and the post where the game piece will land.

The first player to link four game pieces wins.

Noughts & Crosses

Noughts & Crosses challenges you to get three Xs in
a row before your opponent gets three Os in a row.
You can play alone (1 Player Noughts & Crosses) or
with a friend (2 Player Noughts & Crosses).

The game begins with the X in the center of the grid.
Use the arrow keys to move your mark to the position
you want, then press ENTER.

The first player to get three Xs or three Os in a row
wins.

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Using the Clock

The clock displays the current time and date. You can
save two times: Home time and World time.

1. Press ORG.

Press CLOCK to toggle between Home time and
World time.

2. Press ENTER to set the time and date.

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3. Use or to scroll through the options in the
highlighted field.

4. Use or to move to another field.

5. Press ENTER when done.
Press CLEAR to exit without saving the settings.

6. Set the World time the same way you set the
Home time.

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Using the Databank

Adding Entries

You can store as many as 100 names, telephone
numbers, and addresses in the databank. The total
number of names you can add depends on the size
of each entry.

1. Press ORG and then press DATA.

2. Highlight Add an Entry and then press ENTER.

3. Type a name and press ENTER.

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4. Type a phone number and press ENTER.
Note: Q-P will type numbers 0-9 automatically. To

type a letter from this row, hold FN and press the
letter key. To type a hyphen, press J.

5. Type a postal address or e-mail address and
press ENTER.

To type an @, hold FN and press M.

Viewing or Editing Entries

1. Press ORG and then press DATA.

2. Highlight View: XX entries (XX% free) and then
press ENTER.

3. To edit an entry, highlight it and press ENTER.

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Type your changes. Use to move the cursor;
use BACK to delete.

4. Press ENTER to move to the number field.

Press ENTER twice to move to the address field.

5. Press ENTER again to save your changes or
hold down FN and press BACK to cancel your
changes.

Deleting Entries

1. Press ORG and then press DATA.

2. Highlight Delete an Entry and then press
ENTER.

3. Highlight the entry you want to delete and
press ENTER.

4. To delete all databank entries, highlight Erase
the List in the Databank Menu and then press
ENTER.

Press Y to erase all databank entries or N to
cancel the deletion.

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Using a Password

You can use a password to prevent unauthorized
access to the databank. Warning! Always write the
password in a safe, separate location. If you lose or
forget the password, you will be able to use the
databank again only by removing the batteries from
your device, which will permanently erase all the
information stored in the databank.

1. Press ORG and then press DATA.

2. Highlight Set Password and then press ENTER.

3. Type a password of up to eight characters and

press ENTER.
Use to move the cursor; use BACK to delete.

4. Press C to confirm or CLEAR to cancel the

password.

The password you set will be requested the first
time that the databank is used during a session.

5. To change the password, repeat Steps 1-4.

To remove a password, press ENTER at the blank
password screen.

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Using the Calculator

1. Press ORG and then press CALC.

2. Perform your calculation.
Note: Q-P will type numbers 0-9 automatically. You

can type up to 10 digits.

Press ... To ...
G(.) type a decimal point
Z(+/-) use negative numbers
A(1/x) calculate reciprocals
S(√x) calculate square roots
D(x

2

) calculate squares

F(%) calculate percentages

3. Press CLEAR to clear the current calculations.

✓ Memory Keys

Press ... To ...
X(

M+) add the number on the screen to

the number stored in memory

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C(

M-) subtract the number on the screen

from the number stored in memory

V(MR) recall the number stored in memory
B(

MC) clear the memory

Practice with the following equations.
a. (32 x 12) - (8 x 8) = 320

• Press B(

MC

).

• Type 32.

• Press K(x).

• Type 12.

• Press ENTER.

• Press X(

M+).

• Type 8.

• Press K(x).

• Press 8.

• Press ENTER.

• Press C(

M-).

• Press V(

MR).

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b. 320 ÷ 16 = 20

• Press V(

MR).

• Press L(÷).

• Type 16.

• Press ENTER.

c. 320 x 7 = 2240

• Press V(

MR).

• Press K(x).

• Type 7.

• Press ENTER.

d. (-39) ÷ (-5) = 7.8

• Type 39.

• Press Z(+/-).

• Press L(÷).

• Type 5.

• Press Z(+/-).

• Press ENTER.

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e. √19 = 4.358898943

• Type 19.

• Press S(√x).

f. 18% of 478 = 86.04

• Type 478.

• Press K(x).

• Type 18.

• Press F(%).

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Using the Metric Converter

1. Press ORG and then press CONV.

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

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

4. Type a number after one of the units.
Note: Q-P will type numbers 0-9 automatically.

Press or to move between the lines. Press

BACK to delete a number.

5. Press ENTER to convert.

6. Press CLEAR to clear the current conversion.

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Using the Currency Converter

1. Press ORG and then press CURR.

2. Enter a conversion rate.

The rate should be in units of the other currency
per one unit of the home currency (n other/1
home). For example, to convert between British
Pounds and Euros, enter an exchange rate of

0.660345. This means that 0.660345 Euros is the
equivalent of 1 British Pound.

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3. Enter an amount for the home or other
currency.

Press or to move between the lines. Use

BACK to delete a number.

4. Press ENTER to convert.

5. Press CLEAR to clear the current conversion.

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Transferring Words

Between Books

This dictionary can transfer words with certain other
book cards. To send a word to another book, you
must first install a book card in your unit, and that
book card must be able to send or receive words. 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
ENTER to start the highlight, and use the arrow
keys to move the highlight to the word you want.

2. Hold FN 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 ENTER again, if needed, to search for

that word.

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Resetting Your Product

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 .

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 pin-sized hole
below the book card slot.

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

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This unit may change operating modes, lose information stored in
memory, or fail to respond due to electrostatic discharge or electrical
fast transients. Normal operation of this unit may be re-established
by pressing the reset key, by pressing , or by removing and
replacing the batteries.

Specifications

Model DMQ-1870: Collins English Dictionary &

Thesaurus Advanced English Reference Suite

• Batteries: two AAA lithium

• Size: 13.6 cm x 9.3 cm x 1.6 cm
© 2006 Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc.,

Burlington, N.J. 08016-4907 U.S.A. All rights
reserved.

Collins Desktop Plus English Dictionary, Collins
Concise Thesaurus 3rd Ed., 3000 quotations from
Collins Thesaurus A-Z Complete & Unabridged 2nd
Ed. © HarperCollins Publishers 2006.

Collins Gem Bradford’s Crossword Solver’s Dictionary
2nd Ed. © Anne R. Bradford 2006.

Collins Cobuild Idioms Dictionary 2nd Ed. ©
HarperCollins Publishers 2002.

Good Writing Guide, Write on Target, Rhetorically
Speaking, Word Games, Word Power, World in
Action, Language in Action © HarperCollins
Publishers, 2006.

L&H Quality Speech
U.S. Patents: 4,830,618; 4,891,775; 5,113,340;

5,203,705
ISBN 1-59074-401-2
Note: This device should be disposed through your

local electronic product recycling system - do not
throw into the trash bin.

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FCC Notice

This device complies with Part 15 of the 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.

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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
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COVER DAMAGE DUE TO ACTS OF GOD, ACCIDENT, MISUSE,
ABUSE, NEGLIGENCE, MODIFICATION, UNSUITABLE
ENVIRONMENT, OR IMPROPER MAINTENANCE. THE SOLE
OBLIGATION AND LIABILITY OF FRANKLIN, AND THE
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, IS
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AT THE SOLE OPTION OF
FRANKLIN AND THIS REMEDY APPLIES ONLY IN THE CASE IN
WHICH FRANKLIN DETERMINES THAT THE PRODUCT WAS
DEFECTIVE AND THAT THE DEFECT AROSE WITHIN THE
DURATION OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY. THIS REMEDY IS THE
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. THIS
WARRANTY GIVES YOU CERTAIN RIGHTS; YOU MAY ALSO
HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT MAY VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO
JURISDICTION.

EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY EXPRESSLY RECITED
ABOVE, THIS FRANKLIN PRODUCT IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS”
BASIS, WITHOUT ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, 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
WARRANTYAPPLIES ONLY TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY
OR FOR FRANKLIN AND SPECIFICALLY DOES NOT INCLUDE

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BATTERIES, CORROSION OF BATTERY CONTACTS OR ANY
OTHER DAMAGE CAUSED BY BATTERIES. FRANKLIN SHALL
NOT HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO THE PURCHASER 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 CORRUPTED DATA, OR OTHER
COMMERCIAL OR ECONOMIC LOSS, EVEN IF FRANKLIN HAS
BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, OR
EVEN IF OTHERWISE FORESEEABLE. FRANKLIN IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR CLAIMS BY A THIRD PARTY. FRANKLIN’S
MAXIMUM AGGREGATE LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE
AMOUNT PAID FOR THE PRODUCT AS EVIDENCED BY THE
SALES RECEIPT. SOME STATES/JURISDICTIONS 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.

Warranty Service: If you think your product is defective, call
Franklin’s Customer Service Desk, 1-800-266-5626, 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 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. Franklin strongly recommends using a trackable form of
deliver to Franklin for your return.

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Limited Warranty

(EU and Switzerland)

Notwithstanding the disclaimer of warranties above, this product,
excluding batteries and liquid crystal display (LCD), is
guaranteed by Franklin to be free of defects in materials or
workmanship for a period of two years 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 in
workmanship or materials during that time.

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

Limited Warranty (outside

U.S., EU and Switzerland)

Notwithstanding the disclaimer of warranties above, this product,
excluding batteries and liquid crystal display (LCD), is
guaranteed by Franklin to be free of defects in materials or
workmanship 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 in workmanship
or materials during that time.

Products purchased outside the United States, the European
Union and Switzerland 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 warranty does not
affect the consumer’s statutory rights.

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