Franklin DCN-290 User Manual

DCN-290

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User’s Guide

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Introduction

Your DCN-290 is a speller, thesaurus, calculator and a clock with a choice of two modes – UK and US. The default display is the clock. There are three main keys at the bottom of the unit that take you to the three main functions: TIME brings you to the clock from any location, CALCULATOR takes you to the calculator, and SPELLER & THESAURUS takes you to the Enter a word screen, where you can enter a word to look up. The available keys and functions on the display change depending on the mode you are in. The stylus is stored in the top right-hand corner. Use this to tap the keys and functions on the display.

Getting Started

This unit uses 3 AA batteries. You must install the batteries before getting started.

To install or change the batteries, do the following:

1.Turn the unit over.

2.Remove the battery cover by pushing the tab in and lifting the cover off.

3.Install 3 AA batteries following the markings in the compartment.

4.Replace the battery cover.

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The unit starts up and you must select the mode you want.

Tap / to move between US mode and UK mode. When the one you want flashes, tap ENTER to select it.

Understanding the Modes

The default clock settings and the language in the thesaurus change according to the mode. In the UK mode, the language in the thesaurus and speller is British English. In the US mode, the language in the thesaurus and speller is American English.

Making a Selection

In the clock Settings menu and the Games menu, a flashing item or word means that it is ready for selection. Tap ENTER to make the selection.

About Screen Illustrations

Some screen illustrations in this User’s Guide may differ slightly from what you see on the screen. This does not mean that your unit is malfunctioning.

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Setting the Clock

The default settings in the clock depend on the selected mode.

The defaults for the US mode are

12 mm/dd/yyyy, DST off, Eastern (Standard) Time and temperature display in

Fahrenheit.

The defaults for the UK mode are

24 dd/mm/yyyy, DST off, and temperature display in Celsius.

To go to the clock Settings menu at any time, tap MENU at the clock screen. To return to the clock, tap CLEAR.

To set the clock, do the following.

1.Press the TIME key to go to the clock (if necessary).

2.Tap MENU at the clock screen to see the Settings menu.

Display format flashes.

3.Tap ENTER to select it.

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Use / to scroll through the options and tap ENTER to select the time/date display setting you want.

4.Select Set DST on the Settings menu and then select DST on or DST off.

5.Select Set Date on the Settings menu.

Use / to change the numbers. Use / to move between the fields. Tap ENTER when done.

6.Select Set Temp. Unit on the Settings menu and select Fahrenheit or Celsius.

7.Select Set Time Zone on the Settings menu.

Note: This option is available in US mode only.

Use / to scroll through the four time zones. Tap ENTER to select the one you want.

8.Select Set Time on the Settings menu.

Use / to change the numbers. Notice the a and p after the seconds display. Scroll through the hours until you have the correct a.m. or p.m. display. Use / to move between the fields.

Tap ENTER when done.

9.Tap CLEAR to return to the clock.

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Finding Thesaurus Entries

Most thesaurus entries include a brief definition and a related list of available synonyms, antonyms, and ClassmatesTM (words related by subject). If a word has no thesaurus entry, “Not in thesaurus” appears.

To find a thesaurus entry, do the following.

1.Press the SPELLER & THESAURUS key.

You go to the Enter a word screen.

2.Type a word. For example, type forte. To erase a letter, tap BACK or . To enter a space, tap .

To enter a capital, enter the letter first then tap /. 3. Tap ENTER to search.

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If your word was spelled incorrectly, a list of corrections appears.

Use to find your word and tap ENTER.

If your word has more than one form, you see a Multiple Forms screen.

Use to find your word and tap ENTER.

If there is no entry for the word you typed, the message “Sorry can’t help” appears.

4.Tap to view the definition, and tap to view synonyms, antonyms and ClassmatesTM.

A word may have more than one thesaurus entry. Keep tapping to view all the entries.

5.Tap CLEAR to return to the Enter a word screen.

Follow the Arrows

The flashing arrows to the right of screen indicate which arrow keys you can tap to view more text or information.

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