Franklin euro interpreter TE-218, euro interpreter TG-218, euro interpreter TW-218 User Manual

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Electronic Publishers

NTERPRETER

User’s Guide

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URO

TE-218

TG-218

TW-218

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License Agreement

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Recommendations

• The manufacturer strongly recommends that separate permanent records be kept of all important data. Data may be lost or altered in virtually any electronic memory product under certain circumstances. Therefore, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for data lost or otherwise rendered unusable whether as a result of improper use, repairs, defects, battery replacement, use after the specified battery life has expired or any other cause.

• Do not carry this unit in the back pocket of your slacks or trousers.

• Do not subject this unit to extreme temperatures, moisture or dust.

• Do not drop this unit or apply excessive force to it.

• Clean only with a soft clean cloth. Do not use solvents.

• Do not disassemble or attempt to repair this unit.

• Keep this manual for future reference.

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Installing the batteries

This unit is powered by 2 main CR2032 batteries and the databank memory is powered by 1 CR2032 battery. The unit begins to dim when the battery power is low. When this happens, replace the 2 main batteries immediately . To install or replace the main batteries do the following.

Main battery compartment

Database memory battery compartment

Main battery compartment lock

Replacing the Main Batteries

1. T urn the unit off.

2. T urn the unit over.

3. Slide the tab of the battery compartment

lock to the unlock position.

4. Lift the battery cover up and off.

5. Remove the old batteries and insert the

new batteries with the positive (+) sides facing up.

6. Replace the cover.

7. Return the tab to the lock position.

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Installing the batteries

Replacing the Databank Memory Battery

You need not replace the databank memory battery unless you continued to operate the unit when the main batteries power was low. In such a case, replace the main batteries. This is to safeguard any data in your databank.

1. Turn the unit off.

2. Turn the unit over.

3. With a Phillips screwdriver, remove the

screw to the databank memory battery cover and remove the cover.

4. Remove the old battery and insert the new

battery with the positive (+) side facing up.

5. Replace the cover and screw it back on.

◆ Resetting the Unit

The reset button is recessed in a pin-sized hole on the front of your unit on the left side. To reset your unit, use a paper clip and gently press the reset button. Do NOT apply excessive pressure as this will damage the unit. Note: Once you reset the unit, all data in the databank will be lost. Please keep separate written records of all your data.

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Getting Started

You have to choose a message language when you first turn your unit on. The message language is the language of screen messages and menu items. Press the number below the language you want to select it as your message language.

◆ Changing the Message Language

You can change the message language at any time. Press the language you want.

◆ T urning the Keytone Off and On

The keytone is the beep that sounds whenever a key is pressed. When the keytone is on, an icon ( the keytone on, press S( turn the keytone off.

◆ Changing Screen Contrast

You can change the screen contrast to suit your viewing needs. To do this, press then use or lighter.

◆ Setting the Alarm

You can set the alarm in the 24-hour format. Press cycle through the ON/OFF, hour and minute fields. Use Press

and then press the number for

) appears on the screen. To turn

). Press S again to

and

and to make the screen darker

then press A(ALARM). Use or to

or to make your changes.

when done.

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Key Guide

The number keys select the language printed above them at the Set Message Language screen.

Function Keys

Goes to the Euro converter. Goes to the Translator. Goes to the Databank.

Goes to the Calculator Starts spell correction.

Turns the unit on and off. Displays clock.

Returns to the Entry screen in the Translator. Clears the calculator. Deletes an entry in the main databank mode. Deletes a character to the right in the databank edit mode.

Goes to the Currency Converter. Goes to the Set Message Language

screen. Starts the Edit mode.

Types a space.

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Key Guide

Shows synonyms for the source word in the Translator.

Shows synonyms for the target word in the Translator .

Enters a selection or stores a record. Types an accent.

Direction Keys

Deletes a character to the left or moves the cursor to the left.

Moves the cursor to the right. Moves up through the entries found in the Translator. In the clock edit mode,

increases the numbers. Moves down through the entries found

in the Translator. In the clock edit mode, decreases the numbers.

Moves up through all the Translator entries.

Moves down through all the Translator entries.

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Using the Clocks

Each time you turn the unit on, the first screen you see is Local time. You can set the local city , the current time and the date.

Setting Local Time

1. Press .

The flashing L indicates Local time.

2. Press

The city name flashes.

3. Use

You may also type the first letter of the city you want. You see the first city starting with that letter. Use your city , choose one in the same time zone.

4. Press

5. Use

Use fields. Use The day changes automatically.

6. Press

Changing Formats

Once you set the local time you can view it in several formats.

1. Press

and to find the city you want.

to find your city. If you don’t find

to go to the next field.

and to enter your settings.

to cycle through the time and date

and to make your changes.

when done.

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Using the Clocks

2. Press (12/24) to toggle between the 12-

hour and 24-hour format.

3. Press

Time.

Press time.

4. Press

To toggle between the mm-dd-yy and dd-mmyy displays, press Press

screen.

The settings are retained until you change them.

(DST) to see Daylight Savings

(DST) again to return to Standard

(DATE) to see the date.

(MD/DM).

(DATE) to return to the City/Time

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Using the T ranslator

You can translate a word from a source ( language to a target ( view the translations of hundreds of useful phrases. You can change both the source and the target languages.

) language. You can also

FROM

Translating W ords

1. Press .

2. Use

3. Press .

4. Use

5. Press

6. Press

7. Type the word you want to translate.

or to find the source language you

want.

You can also press the number for the language you want.

or to find the target language you

want.

to see the Word/Categories

screen.

again to select Word.

You see a blank Word entry screen.

To type an accent, type the letter first then press you want.

To delete a character to the left of the cursor, press

repeatedly until you find the accent

)

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Using the Translator

To clear all the typing, press . If you want to see the word in another target

language, press the number of the other language. Note: Your target language is now set until you change it again.

8. Press

The number of translations found is displayed on the screen if your word is in this translator. Otherwise, you go to the next closest word in the word list.

9. Press

Asterisks indicate the end of the list.

10. Press

word list.

You may start typing a new word to look up at any time.

or to view the translations.

or to view other words in the

◆ Correcting Misspelling

If you are unsure of how a word is spelled, type the word as you think it is spelled and press appears. Press

. A list of possible corrections

to go down the list. Press

when you find the word you want.

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Using the Translator

Viewing Phrase T ranslations

1. Press .

2. Select the source and target languages

following the steps in “Translating W ords” and press

3. Press

4. Press

categories and press one you want.

5. Press

source language phrases in the category you selected.

6. Press to see the translation of the

one you want.

You can now use the target language phrases.

7. Press

source language.

8. Press

to select Categories and press

or to scroll through the 13

to select the

or to scroll through the

or to scroll through

to return to the phrases in the

to return to the Categories list.

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Using the Translator

◆ Understanding More, Alt and arrows

Y ou may see More, Alt or arrows at dif ferent times on the screen. Here’s what they mean.

Alt Press

source word.

More Press

target word. Press to scroll up the list of word

entries found, or list of categories. Press to scroll down the list of

word entries found, or list of categories.

Press to scroll right. Press to scroll left.

Press to see the next word or phrase entry in the translator.

Press to see the previous word or phrase entry in the translator.

to view synonyms of the

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Using the Databank

Use your databank to store names, phone numbers or memos. Press the number key of the language you want as your input language.

Entering a Record

1. Press .

2. Type a name.

to delete a character to the left of the

Press cursor.

Press

3. Press

4. Type a phone number or memo.

5. Press

The names are stored in alphabetical order.

Viewing Records

1. Press .

2. Press

You see the first name on the alphabetically ordered list.

3. Press

and find the name you want.

to delete all the typed letters.

to go to the next field.

to store your data.

or to scroll through the list

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Using the Databank

You can also type the first letter of a name to go to the first name starting with that letter or you can type the full name.

4. Press

to view the Phone/Memo data.

Editing a Record

You can edit each field in a record individually.

1. Press

2. Find the field you want to edit following the

steps in “Viewing Records”.

3. Press

The cursor is under the first character and it flashes.

4. Use

number you want to change and type the new letter or number.

The old letter moves to the right. Press delete it.

5. Press

tion.

to move the cursor to the letter or

to store the edited informa-

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Using the Databank

Deleting Records

To delete a single record, do the following:

1. Press

2. Find the name of the record you want to

delete following the steps in “Viewing Records.”

3. Press

You see the message

4. Press Y to delete the record.

Press N to cancel the deletion. The unit returns to the databank entry screen.

To delete the entire databank, do the following:

1. Press

2. Press

You see the message

3. Press Y to delete all the records.

Press N to cancel the deletion. The unit returns to the databank entry screen.

Delete Y/N?

. .

Delete All Y/N

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Using the Calculator

Use the Calculator to do standard arithmetic calculations, memory calculations and percent calculations.

Note: The calculator function keys are autoshifted in the Calculator.

1. Press

2. T ype a number.

You can type up to 10 digits. To type a decimal, press

3. Press a calculator function key and type

another number.

4. Press

Press To

+ Add a number

- Subtract a number x Multiply a number ÷ Divide a number % Calculate a percentage +/- Get a negative number M M MR Recall a number from memory MC Clear the memory CE Clear the display

(.).

to perform the calculation.

Add a number to memory Subtract a number from memory

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Using the Converters

Using the Metric Converter

The following metric conversions are built-in:

˚C LB US GAL UK GAL INCH MILE

The conversion keys are autoshifted in the Calculator, Currency Converter and Euro Converter. To perform a metric conversion, do the following:

1. Press

2. Press the key for the conversion you wish

to perform.

3. Type the number you wish to convert.

4. Press

To reverse the direction of the conversion, press M(

, or .

to convert it.

INV).

Using the Currency Converters

Your organizer comes with a Currency Converter in which you can set the rates.

1. Press

2. Press

The conversion rate flashes.

. .

˚F KG L L CM KM

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Using the Converters

3. Enter a conversion rate.

Note: The rate you enter must equal 1 unit of the HOME currency.

You can change HOME and OTHER to the currency abbreviations you want. Press

to change HOME to the abbreviation of your choice. You can enter a maximum of 5 letters. Press

to change OTHER to the abbreviation of your choice. Note: You can press to erase all the letters first and then type your own letters.

4. Press

The currencies and rate are now set until you change them.

5. Enter the amount you want to convert and press

6. T o reverse the direction of conversion, press M(

INV).

◆ Using the Euro Converter

Press for the Euro Converter. The built-in rates are those adopted by the Council of the European Union for the 11 participating countries. Press

or to scroll through the list and find the desired currency. Type in the amount to convert. To reverse the direction of the conversion, press M(

INV).

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Setting the Password

T o Set a Password

1. Press .

Look for the flashing L to make sure you are in the Local Time mode.

2. Press L(

3. Enter a password using a maximum of six characters. Warning: Keep a copy of your password in a

safe place. If you forget your password, you have to reset the unit before you can use the databank and all previously stored information is lost.

4. Press

You are prompted to enter your password again to confirm it.

5. Re-enter your password, and press

Your password is locked until you change it.

◆ Changing or Deleting a Password

Follow Steps 1 and 2 above. Type your password and press deleted. Follow the steps above to set a new

password.

LOCK).

. Your password is

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Specifications

Model: TE-218

Size: 128 x 82 x12.5 mm • Weight: 90 g. Batteries: 3 CR2032• Storage Capacity: 3 KB ISBN 1-56712-604-9

Model: TG-218 Size: 128 x 82 x12.5 mm • Weight: 90 g. Batteries: 3 CR2032• Storage Capacity: 3 KB ISBN 1-56712-605-7

Warranty (outside U.S.)

This product, excluding batteries is guaranteed by Franklin for a period of one year from the date of purchase. It will be repaired or replaced with an equivalent product (at Franklin’s option) free of charge for any defect due to faulty workmanship or materials. Products purchased outside the United States that are returned under warranty should be returned to the original vendor with proof of purchase and description of fault. Charges will be made for all repairs unless valid proof of purchase is provided. This warranty explicitly excludes defects due to misuse, accidental damage, or wear and tear. This guarantee does not affect the consumer’s statutory rights.

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Limited Warranty (U.S. only)

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FCC Notice

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: –Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. –Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. –Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. –Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. NOTE: This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used with the unit to insure compliance. NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This unit may change operating modes due to Electro-static Discharge. Normal operation of this unit can be re-established by pressing the reset key,

or by removing/replacing batteries.