Franklin FQS-1870 User Manual

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FQS-1870

USER’S GUIDE

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Table of Contents

Introduction .................................................4

Using the Special Features ........................6

Key Guide ....................................................8

Installing Batteries ......................................12

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

Installing Book Cards .................................15

Selecting a Book .........................................16

Using Function Keys in Book Cards ........17

Changing the Language .............................18

Using the Main Menu ..................................19

Viewing a Demonstration or Tutorial ........22

Changing the Settings ...............................23

Translating Words ......................................25

Hearing English Words ..............................30

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

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

Translating Travellers’ Phrases .................36

Using the English Thesaurus ....................38

Finding Idioms ............................................40

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Using My Vocabulary List ..........................42

Using My Phrase List .................................48

Using the Guide to English Grammar ......52

Advanced Verb Conjugations ....................55

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Using the TOEFL

Test Word List .............62

Using the Exercises ...................................63

Playing the Games .....................................66

Using the Clock ..........................................81

Using the Databank ....................................82

Using the Calculator ...................................86

Using the Metric Converter ........................88

Using the Currency Converter ..................89

Transferring Words Between Books .........90

Resetting Your Unit ....................................91

Copyrights, Trademarks, and Patents ......92

FCC Notice ..................................................93

Disclaimer of Warranties ............................94

Limited Warranty (U.S. only) .....................94

Limited Warranty (EU and Switzerland) ....96

Limited Warranty (outside U.S.,

EU and Switzerland)....................................96

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Introduction

Welcome to the world of Franklin. This Franklin
model is a powerful, electronic reference with a
built-in book, plus one slot in the back for a
book card*. With the Harrap’s Shorter
Dictionnaire français-anglais, you can:

• find translations of thousands of words, most
of which contain parts of speech and usage
examples;

• conjugate words quickly and easily;

• let state-of-the-art spell correction help you
find the word you’re looking for;

• hear the pronunciation of English headwords
and travellers’ phrases;

• see an English word’s synonyms, antonyms,
and other related words using Franklin’s
built-in English Thesaurus;

• use the Grammar Guide, a comprehensive
outline of English grammar;

• learn a new word every time you turn the unit
on;

* Book cards are not included in this product. You may be able to
find them at retail stores or from our Web site: www.franklin.com/fr.

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• use the MatchMaker function to find words of
whose spelling you are unsure, or to help
solve crossword puzzles;

• improve your spelling and vocabulary using
the Learning and Exercises menus;

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• browse the TOEFL

Test* Word List, which
contains words you might find on the Test of
English as a Foreign Language;

• create your own list of French or English
study words in My Vocabulary List;

• create a list of phrases that you want to
remember in My Phrase List;

• play 14 fun and educational games,
including Anagrams, Conjumania, Gender

Tutor, Hangman, Jumble, Letris, Letter
Poker, Word Blaster, Word Builder, Word
Deduction, Word Dozer, Word Train and Link
Four.

This model includes an Organiser that features
a clock, databank, calculator, metric converter
and currency converter. To learn more, read this
User’s Guide.

* TOEFL and the Test of English as a Foreign Language are
registered trademarks of the Educational Testing Service
(ETS). This product is not endorsed or approved by ETS.

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Using the Special Features

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

On/Off

Speaker

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

dictionary or organiser function that appears 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.

Function
Keys

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Headphone
Jack

Battery
Compartment

Book
Card
Slot

Volume
Control

Serial
Port

AC
Adaptor
Jack

Serial Port: Plug in a serial-USB or serial-serial cable here

to connect the Collegiate 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
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 AAAbatteries.

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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 directly
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.

Organiser Keys

In the Organiser, the following Soft Keys are
available:

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.

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Function Keys

Located on the top of the device, turns
the product on or off.
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 an English word and speaks
English travellers’ phrases.
Goes to the Organiser: clock, databank,
calculator, metric converter and currency
converter.
Goes to the main menu.

Displays a help message. When at an
inflection screen, displays grammar
information about the inflection you were
viewing.
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.
In the databank entry screen, types an
underscore.

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Exits the book you were reading.
Shifts to type capital letters and

punctuation marks.
Shifts to allow prev (prec), next (suiv),

and to type a hyphen.

Combination Keys*

+ At a dictionary entry, pages up or

down.

/
+ At a dictionary entry, displays the next

or previous entry.

/
+ Transfers a word between books.

+ J Types a hyphen.
+ N Types a ç.
+M In the Databank entry screen, types @.
+ Types an apostrophe.
+ Types a slash.
+ At the Word Entry screen, types an

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

* Hold the first key while pressing the second.

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Direction Keys

Move in the indicated direction.
At menus and dictionary entries,

pages down. At the Word Entry
screen, types a space.

Calculator Keys

A(1/X) Calculates a reciprocal.

X) Calculates a square root.

S(√

2

X

) Squares a number.

D(
F(%) Calculates a percentage.
G(.) Inserts a decimal point.
H(+) Adds two values.
J(-) Subtracts one value from another.
K(x) Multiplies two values.
L(÷) Divides one value by another.
Z(+/-) Changes the number on the screen

to a negative or positive number.

M+) Adds the number to the number

X(

stored in the memory.

M-) Subtracts the number from the

C(

number stored in the memory.

MR) Recalls the number stored in the

V(

memory.

MC) Clears the memory.

B(

Clears the calculation(s).

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Installing Batteries

Your unit is powered by two AAAbatteries. Follow
these instructions to install or replace them.

1. Turn your unit 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, if necessary.

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

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 book or book card 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

• 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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For Your Information

✓ Follow the Arrows

The flashing arrows to 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 AIDE. Press or to read. To
exit help, press ARR.

✓ 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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Installing Book Cards

Your unit contains a built-in book. You can
purchase more titles on book cards at
www.franklin.com/fr. 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 CARTE.

Icons appear for each available book. The

built-in book is highlighted.

3. Press or to highlight your selection.

4. Press ENTRER to select it.

5. Press CARTE to return to the card menu.

✓ BOOKMAN Card Troubleshooting

Make sure your book card is installed correctly.
If your card is performing erratically, follow the
reset instructions in “Resetting Your Unit” on
page 91. 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 organiser
keys at the bottom of the screen. The dictionary
function keys change with the book card. The
organiser function keys are unaffected. Note:
Once you access the organiser from a book
card, you will exit the book card. You must press
CARTE 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.

Function
keys on
unit

Function
keys on
book card

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

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Changing the Language

Message Language

When you turn on this product for the first time,
you must choose the message language. Press
A for French or press B for English.

The message language is the language of
prompts, help and other messages. You can
change the message language after your initial
decision. See “Changing the Settings” on page
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Entry Language

The entry language is the language in which you
enter words at the word entry screen. For books
with French and English parts, this determines
which one you will use. For example, to switch
between the French-to-English and English-to­French dictionaries, try the following:

1. Press MENU.

2. Press ENTRER to select Harrap’s Shorter
Fr-Eng.

Select Harrap’s Shorter Eng-Fr from the
Books menu to go to the English-to­French dictionary.

Or you can press LANG at the word entry
screen to switch between French and
English.

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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
ENTRER 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 English
translations of French words and French
translations of English words. You can search
for French or English travellers’ phrases or
idioms. You can also find synonyms of English
words.

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The Learning tab enables you to access My
Vocabulary List, My Phrase List, conjugate
French or English words, and read English
grammar topics. You can also access the
TOEFL®Test word list.

The Exercises tab allows you to access
Spelling Bee and Flashcards. You can try both
exercises using French words saved to My
Vocabulary List. You can also try the exercises
using English words saved to My Vocabulary
List and those found in the TOEFL

®

Test word

list.

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The Games tab allows you to access the 14
games included in your device: Anagrams,

Conjumania, Gender Tutor, Hangman, Jumble,
Letris, Letter Poker, Word Blaster, Word Builder,
Word Deduction, Word Dozer, Word Train and 1

or 2 player Link Four. 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

You can view a demonstration or tutorial of this
dictionary any time you want.

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 ENTRER.

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

Note: When a book card is installed in your unit,
select View Demo from the Setup menu to see
the demonstration for that card.

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Changing the Settings

When using this dictionary, you can activate the
Learn a Word feature, adjust the screen
contrast, the shutoff time, the type size, and the
message language.

1. Press MENU.

2. Press SETUP.
You can also press or until you reach

the Setup menu.
Settings will be highlighted.

3. Press ENTRER to select it.

4. Press or to move to Learn a

Word, Contrast, Shutoff, Type Size or
Langue des messages (message

language).

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Learn a Word helps you increase your
vocabulary by displaying a different
headword and definition each time you
turn on your dictionary.

Contrast enables you to set how light or
dark the screen appears.

The Shutoff time is how long your unit
stays on if you forget to turn it off.

Type Size enables you to set the size of
the font displayed on screen.

Langue des messages (message
language) is the language of prompts,
help, and other messages.

5. Press or to change the setting.
Your changes are automatically saved.

6. Press ENTRER when done.

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Translating Words

1. Press MENU.

2. Press BOOKS.
You can also press or until you reach

the Books menu.

3. Use or to highlight Harrap’s Shorter
Fr-Eng, then press ENTRER.

To translate English words into French,
select Harrap’s Shorter Eng-Fr.

You can also press LANG at the word
entry screen to change the entry
language from French to English.

4. Type a word (for example, réservation).

To erase a letter, press ARR.
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 MAJ and press a

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letter key. To type a ç, hold FN and press

N. To type a hyphen, hold FN and press
J. Press to hear an English word

pronounced.

5. Press ENTRER to view the English
translation.

Press or ESPACE to scroll.
If there is more than one definition, the

message, Entry 1 of # appears, where #
stands for the number of available
definitions. Hold FN and press or to
view the next or previous definition.

6. Press EFF 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

French nouns are different from 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.

✓ Choosing Multiple Forms

Some words in this dictionary have more than
one form (e.g. résume, 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
ENTRER to see its entry. For example, select
Harrap’s Shorter Fr-Eng from the Books
menu, then type resume at the word entry
screen.

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

✓ Correcting Misspellings

This device has a spell corrector that helps
you if you misspell a word. If you enter a
misspelled word, a list of corrections appears.
For example, select Harrap’s Shorter Fr-Eng
from the Books menu, then type blue at the
word entry screen and press ENTRER.

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Highlight the word you want and then press
ENTRER to see its entry.

To go back to the corrections list, press ARR.

✓ 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.

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