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Spanish
English
Dictionary
User ’s Guide
www.franklin.com
DBE-1490
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READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT BEFORE USING THE ELECTRONIC REFERENCE. YOUR USE OF THE ELECTRONIC REFERENCE 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 ELECTRONIC REFERENCE AND YOUR PURCHASE PRICE WILL BE REFUNDED. ELECTRONIC REFERENCE means the software product and documentation found in this package and FRANKLIN means Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc.
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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 unlabeled 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. EXER Displays the Exercises menu. GAMES Displays the Games menu. SETUP Displays the Setup menu.
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In the Organizer, the following Soft Keys are available:
Organizer 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.
Function Keys
Turns the product on or off. Displays a help message.
When at an inflection screen, displays grammar information about the inflection you were viewing.
Goes to the main menu. Goes to the word entry screen in any book that has
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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.
Goes to the Organizer: clock, databank, calculator, metric converter and currency converter.
Goes to the main menu. 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.
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Shifts to allow prev, next, pg up, pg down, and to type a
hyphen (-).
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.
+J Types a hyphen. +M Types an @.
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or
or
or
*Hold the first key while pressing the second.
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+ 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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Replacing Batteries
Your product is powered by two CR-2032 lithium batteries. Follow these easy instructions to install or replace them. Please have the new batteries and a small Phillips screwdriver at hand before you remove the old ones.
1. Turn your product off and turn it over.
2. Use the Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the batter cover screw.
3. Lift off the battery cover.
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4. Remove the old batteries.
Note: Use a paper clip, if necessary, to
remove the old batteries.
5. 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.
6. Replace the battery cover and secure it with the screw.
CR2032
RESET
+3V
CR2032
+3V
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W arning: 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.
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 re-charged. Never recharge batteries that come with the device.
• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the device before being charged.
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.
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• 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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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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Changing the Language
Message Language
When you turn on this product for the first time, choose the message language. Press A 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.
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Using the Main Menu
Use the main menu to quickly take you to different books and exercises in your device. The main menu contains five tabs:
Books, Learning, Exercises, 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 Spanish translations of English words and English translations of Spanish words. You can conjugate English or Spanish words and search for English or Spanish
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conversational phrases. You can also look up definitions of English words.
The Learning tab enables you to access My Vocabulary List, search for English or Spanish usage examples, and read English or Spanish grammar lessons. You can also access the TOEFL
®
Test* and
SAT®Spanish Subject Test†word lists.
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*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. †SAT is a registered trademark of the College Entrance Examination Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.
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The Exercises tab allows you to access Spelling Bee and Flashcards. You can try both exercises using English words saved to My Vocabulary List and those found in the TOEFL®Test word list. You can also try the exercises using Spanish words saved to My Vocabulary List and those found in the SAT®Spanish Subject Test.
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The Games tab allows you to access the seven games included in your device:
Hangman, Conjumania, Gender Tutor, Word Train, Guess the Word, Word Auction and Word Blaster. 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.
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Changing the Settings
When using this device, you can activate the Learn a Word feature, 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 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.
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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 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
Spanish or English vocabulary. Each time you turn your dictionary on, you can see a random headword.
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Translating Words
Your dictionary is fully bilingual. You can use the English-to-Spanish and Spanish­to-English dictionaries to translate words between the languages. Try translating a Spanish word.
1. Press MENU.
2. Press BOOKS.
3. Use or to highlight Spanish -> English, then press ENTER.
To translate English words into Spanish select English -> Spanish.
You can also press LANG at the word entry screen to change the entry language from Spanish to English.
4. Type a word (e.g., ir).
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To erase a letter, press BACK. Note: You do not need to type
accents. To type accents, type the letter (e.g., e) and press repeatedly until the accent you want appears (e.g., é).
To type a capital, hold CAP and press a letter key. To type a number, hold FN and press Q-P. To type a hyphen, hold
FN and press J.
5. Press ENTER to view the English translation.
Press SPACE or to scroll.
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.
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✓ Understanding Translations
Entries may consist of headwords, parts of speech, the translation and/or definitions. Other forms of the word may follow the headword. After the translation or definition, you may see a list of usage examples.
✓ Explanation of Genders
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 m or f.
✓ Misspelling Words
If you enter a misspelled word, a list of corrections appears. Highlight the word you want and then press ENTER to see its entry.
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✓ Choosing Multiple Forms
Some words in the dictionaries 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 ENTER to see its entry. For example, select Spanish -> English from the Books menu, then type si at the word entry screen.
Highlight the form you want and press ENTER to see its entry. To go back to the Multiple Forms list, press BACK.
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Highlighting Words
Another way to look up words in the Spanish-to-English and English-to­Spanish dictionaries is by highlighting them in entries or word lists. You can then find their translations or add them to My Vocabulary List.
1. At any text, press ENTER to start the highlight.
To turn the highlight off, press BACK.
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2. Use the arrow keys to move the highlight to the word you want.
To … Press …
define the word ENTER add word to LIST
3. Press CLEAR when done.
Press MENU to go to the main menu.
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My Vocabulary List
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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 English -> Spanish,
Spanish-> English, or English Dictionary 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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Advanced
Verb Conjugations
Conjugations show inflections, or changes in a word’s gender, tense, etc. This device includes extensive inflections of Spanish and English nouns, verbs, modifiers, and other words.
From the Main Menu
1. Press MENU.
2. Press BOOKS.
3. Use or to highlight Spanish Conjugations, then press ENTER.
To conjugate English words select English Conjugations.
You can also press LANG at the word entry screen to change the entry language from Spanish to English.
4. Type a word (e.g., leer).
5. Press CONJ.
If needed, highlight the part of speech or translation you want and press ENTER.
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These are the principal forms of the Spanish verb “leer”. The English translations are below each Spanish inflection.
6. Press SPACE or to scroll.
Press ? to display the root word.
7. Press 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.
8. Press CLEAR when done.
Press MENU to go to the main menu.
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From an 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 in the Spanish-to­English or English-to-Spanish dictionaries and then pressing CONJ. Follow this example.
1. Press MENU.
2. Press BOOKS.
3. Use or to highlight Spanish Conjugations, then press ENTER.
To conjugate English words select English Conjugations.
You can also press LANG at the word entry screen to change the entry language from Spanish to English.
4. Type a word (e.g., conocer).
5. Press ENTER to look it up.
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Read the definition to find the verb you want (e.g., to meet).
6. Press CONJ to conjugate the headword, conocer.
Highlight the translation you want (e.g., meet) and press ENTER.
These are the principal forms of the Spanish verb “conocer”. The English translations are below each Spanish inflection.
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7. Press SPACE or to scroll.
Press ? to display the root word.
8. Press 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.
9. Press CLEAR when done.
Press MENU to go to the main menu.
✓ Accenting Letters
You can look up accented words without typing accents. If there are no Multiple Forms, the dictionary 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” for more information. Remember, if you want to enter an accent yourself, type the letter and press until the appropriate accent appears.
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✓ Getting Grammar Guidance
When viewing inflections, you can press HELP to go directly to the grammar lesson detailing how to use the inflections you were viewing along with usage examples.
✓ 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 write, and press CONJ to see the different forms of the English verb “to write”.
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This will give you a good idea of each inflection form.
✓ Verb Conjugations
The dictionary 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.
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Translating
Conversational Phrases
You can find translations of English or Spanish conversational phrases in categories ranging from Emergencies to
Business Communication to Time & Dates. Note that the English phrase
always appears before the Spanish phrase.
1. Press MENU.
2. Press BOOKS.
3. Use or to highlight English Phrases, then press ENTER.
To find English translations of Spanish phrases, select Spanish Phrases.
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4. Press or to highlight the category you want and press ENTER.
Press or to highlight a subcategory, if needed, and press
ENTER.
5. Press or to highlight the phrase you want to translate and then press ENTER.
6. Press CLEAR or MENU when done.
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Using the
English Dictionary
You can look up definitions of English words using the English Dictionary.
1. Press MENU.
2. Press BOOKS.
3. Use or to highlight English Dictionary, then press ENTER.
4. Type a word (e.g., poignant).
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To erase a letter, press BACK. To type a capital, hold CAP and press
a letter key. To type a number, hold FN and press Q-P. To type a hyphen, hold
FN and press J.
5. Press ENTER to view the definition.
Press SPACE or to scroll.
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.
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✓ 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 will be made available. Press CONF to view the confusables.
✓ Highlighting Words
You can highlight words in the English Dictionary just as you would in the
English-to-Spanish and Spanish-to­English dictionaries, but you will only be able to look them up within the English Dictionary and you cannot add them to My Vocabulary List.
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Using My Vocabulary List
You can save up to 40 words total, in both English and Spanish, 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
In the Spanish-to-English or English-to­Spanish dictionaries, you can add words to My Vocabulary List directly from the word entry screens.
1. Press MENU.
2. Press BOOKS.
3. Use or to highlight Spanish -> English, then press ENTER.
To add an English word select English -> Spanish.
You can also press LANG at the word entry screen to change the entry language from Spanish to English.
English words will be added to My English Vocabulary List; Spanish words will be added to My Spanish Vocabulary List.
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4. Type the word you want to add to your word list (e.g., elegante).
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
within the Spanish-to-English and English-to-Spanish dictionaries. First highlight a word and then press LIST. Add “your word” will be highlighted. Press ENTER to add the word.
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Viewing My Vocabulary List
1. Press MENU.
2. Press LEARN.
3. My Vocabulary List will be highlighted. Press ENTER to select it.
English List (or Spanish List) will be highlighted. Press LANG to switch from the English to the Spanish List, if needed.
English List: Empty (or Spanish List: Empty) will be displayed if either is
empty.
4. Press ENTER to view the list.
5. Highlight a word on the list.
6. Press ENTER to view its translation or press CONJ to view its inflections.
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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. Highlight the word you want to delete and press ENTER to delete that 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.
Note: When you erase one list, the
other list is not erased.
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Finding Usage Examples
Your device includes a helpful feature that locates usage examples and their translation.
1. Press MENU.
2. Press LEARN.
3. Press or to highlight Spanish Usage Examples, then press ENTER.
To locate English usage examples select English Usage Examples.
4. Press or to scroll through the list of Spanish keywords.
You can also type a letter to go to the first word beginning with that letter. For example, type tru to highlight truco.
5. Press ENTER to select the highlighted keyword.
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A list of all usage examples using that keyword is displayed.
6. Press or to scroll through the list of usage examples.
7. Press ENTER to select the highlighted example.
The translation of the usage example is displayed.
Press ENTER to view the entry that refers to the selected usage example.
8. Press CLEAR or MENU when done.
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Reading
Grammar Lessons
Your device includes an outline of English and Spanish grammar lessons such as parts of speech, phrases, clauses, the correct usage of punctuation, and so on.
From the Learning Menu
1. Press MENU.
2. Press LEARN.
3. Press or to highlight Spanish Grammar Lessons, then press ENTER.
To review English grammar select English Grammar Lessons.
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Each major section is composed of topics and sub-topics.
4. Press or to highlight the topic you want to study and then press ENTER.
5. If necessary, highlight the sub-topic you want and press ENTER.
6. Press SPACE or to read.
If a topic contains a quiz to help you review the rules described in that topic, the QUIZ Soft Key will be displayed. Press QUIZ to begin the quiz. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the quiz. To exit the quiz, press BACK.
7. Press FN + or to view the next or previous topic.
8. Press BACK to return to the list of topics.
Press CLEAR or MENU when done.
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From an Inflection Screen
1. Press MENU.
2. Press BOOKS.
3. Use or to highlight Spanish Conjugations, then press ENTER.
To conjugate English words select English Conjugations.
You can also press LANG at the word entry screen to change the entry language from Spanish to English.
4. Type a word to conjugate, and then press CONJ.
5. Press FN + or repeatedly to find the tense you want.
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6. Press HELP.
Information about the tense will be displayed along with usage examples.
7. Press BACK to return to the inflection screen or press CLEAR to return to the word entry screen.
Press MENU to go to the main menu.
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Using Word Lists
Two word lists are available to you to review and learn English and Spanish words.
TOEFL
®
Test Word List
The TOEFL®Test Word List contains English words you might find on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL®Test).
1. Press MENU.
2. Press LEARN.
3. Press or to highlight TOEFL
®
Test Word List, then press ENTER.
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Press or to scroll through the TOEFL®Test Word List. You can also type a letter to go to the first word beginning with that letter. For example, type col to highlight collaborate.
Press ENTER or CONJ at any word to view its translation or to conjugate it. Press BACK to return to the list.
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SAT
®
Spanish Word List
The SAT®Spanish Word List contains Spanish words you might find on the SAT
®
Spanish Subject Test.
1. Press MENU.
2. Press LEARN.
3. Press or to highlight SAT
®
Spanish Word List, then press
ENTER.
Press or to scroll through the SAT
®
Spanish Word List. You can also type a letter to go to the first word beginning with that letter. For example, type gre to highlight gremio.
Press ENTER or CONJ at any word to view its translation or to conjugate it. Press BACK to return to the list.
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Using Exercises
Using Exercises, you can test your spelling and improve your vocabulary.
Spelling Bee
1. Press MENU.
2. Press EXER.
You can choose My English Spelling Bee which uses words from My English Vocabulary List, My Spanish Spelling Bee which uses words from My Spanish Vocabulary List, TOEFL
®
Test Spelling Bee which uses words from the TOEFL®Test Word List, or SAT
®
Spanish Spelling Bee which uses words
from the SAT®Spanish Word List.
3. Press or to highlight the one you want, then press ENTER.
A word will flash on the screen for you to spell.
4. Type in the word you just saw and press ENTER to see if you spelled it right.
5. Press ENTER to see the translation of the word.
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Press BACK to return to Spelling Bee.
6. Press SPACE for a new word.
7. Press CLEAR or MENU when done.
Flashcards
1. Press MENU.
2. Press EXER.
You can choose My English Flashcards which uses words from My English Vocabulary List, My Spanish Flashcards which uses words from My Spanish Vocabulary List, TOEFL
®
Test Flashcards which uses words from the TOEFL®Test Word List, or SAT
®
Spanish Flashcards which uses words
from the SAT®Spanish Word List.
3. Press or to highlight the one you want, then press ENTER.
A word will appear on the screen for you to study or translate. If needed, press ENTER to see the translation. Press BACK to return to Flashcards.
4. Press SPACE for a new word.
5. Press CLEAR or MENU when done.
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Playing The Games
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 MENU.
2. Press GAMES.
3. Hold down CAP and press to highlight Game Settings, then press ENTER.
4. Use or to move to Words, Skill, Lang or Graphics.
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Words chooses the source of the words: All of them, TOEFL®List, My
Vocabulary List, Enter your own, Learn a Word List, or SAT®Spanish List.
Skill determines how easy or difficult a
game is.
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.
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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.
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.
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, hold FN and press J.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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. Type a number.
Note: Q-P will type numbers 0-9
automatically. You can type up to 10 digits. To type a decimal, press G(.). To change the sign of a number, press
Z(+/-).
3. Press a math function key.
4. Type another number.
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5. Press ENTER.
To repeat the calculation, press
ENTER again. To Calculate ... Press ...
reciprocals A squares D percentages F square roots S negative numbers Z
6. Press CLEAR to clear the current calculations.
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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(
M+). To subtract the number on
the screen from the number stored in memory, press C(M-).
M indicates the number is stored in
memory.
3. To retrieve the number from memory, press V(
MR).
4. To clear the memory, press B(
MC).
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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 and press ENTER.
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 U.S. Dollars and Mexican Pesos, enter an exchange rate of 10.7765. This means that 10.7765 Mexican Pesos is the equivalent of 1 U.S. Dollar.
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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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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 pin­sized hole on the back of your device.
RESET
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Warning! Pressing the reset button with more than light pressure may permanently disable your product. In addition, resetting the product erases settings and information entered in its built-in books.
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Specifications
Model DBE-1490: Spanish English Dictionary
• Batteries: two CR-2032 lithium
• Size: 130.5 x 99.5 x 13.5 mm
• Weight: 135 g
© 2002-2006 Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc., Burlington, N.J. 08016­4907 U.S.A. All rights reserved.
© 2003-2006 by Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. All rights reserved.
U.S. Patents: 4,830,618; 4,891,775; 5,113,340; 5,203,705; 5,218,536; 5,295,070; 5,396,606; 5,497,474; 5,627,726
ISBN 1-59074-366-0 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
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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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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.
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Disclaimer of Warranties
Except as specifically provided herein, Franklin makes no warranty of any kind, express or implied, with respect to this product.
Limited Warranty
(U.S. only)
LIMITED WARRANTY, DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES, AND LIMITED REMEDY
FRANKLIN WARRANTS TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER THAT THIS PRODUCT WILL BE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE AS EVIDENCED BY A COPY OF THE SALES RECEIPT. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT 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
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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 WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY OR FOR FRANKLIN AND SPECIFICALLY DOES NOT INCLUDE 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
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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.
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Warranty Service: If you think your product is defective, call Franklin’s Customer Service Desk, 1­800-266-5626, 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.
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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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