Franklin LDE-1660 User Manual
Elektronisches
Handwörterbuch Englisch
Bedienungsanleitung
User’s Guide
LDE-1660
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Introduction
Welcome to the world of Franklin! With the Elektronisches
Handwörterbuch Englisch you can:
• find translations;
• correct misspellings;
• conjugate words;
• study the Grammar Guide;
• save names and phone numbers to the databank;
•save words to My Word List;
• save words and definitions to My Dictionary;
• sharpen your spelling and increase your English vocabulary with six
School Essentials by Franklin;
• review eight sections of supplemental information from Langenscheidt
to help you understand your dictionary;
• and play nine fun, educational word games.
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Key Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Using the Special Features . . . . . . . . . .56
Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Installing Book Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Selecting a Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Book Card Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Changing the Language . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Using the Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Viewing a Demonstration or Tutorial . . .62
Changing the Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Reading Langenscheidt Information . . .64
Translating German Words . . . . . . . . . .65
Translating English Words . . . . . . . . . . .67
Finding Letters in Words . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Highlighting Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Using the School Essentials
by Franklin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Using the Grammar Guide . . . . . . . . . . .72
Advanced Verb Conjugations . . . . . . . .73
Translating Traveller’s Phrases . . . . . . .76
Using My Word List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Using My Dictionary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Table of Contents
Playing the Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Using the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Using the Databank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Using the Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Using the Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Transferring Words Between Books . . .91
Resetting Your Product . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Book Card Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Copyrights, Trademarks and Patents . .92
FCC Notice (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Limited Warranty (U.S. only) . . . . . . . . .94
Limited Warranty
(EU and Switzerland) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Limited Warranty (outside U.S.,
EU and Switzerland) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
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Types ß.
In the dictionary, goes to the Word
Entry screen. Clears the
calculator. In the databank and
converter, goes to the respective
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.
Displays the main menus for the
dictionary.
At the 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 and
punctuation marks.
Shifts to allow auf, ab, vor, zur
and to find phrases.
Goes to the organizer: clock,
databank, calculator, metric
converter and currency converter.
Press MENÜ to return to the
dictionary.
_’ In the databank, types an
underscore (_).
Exits the book you were reading.
Dictionary Function Keys
(CONJ) Conjugates a word.
(E/D) Toggles the entry language
between German and English.
(DICT) Goes to the Word Entry
screen.
(LEARN) Goes to the School
Essentials by Franklin menu.
(GAMES) Goes to the Games
menu.
Organizer Function 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.
Main Keys
Turns the product on or off.
Displays a help message. When
at an inflection screen, displays
the Grammar Guide section about
the inflection you were viewing.
Key Guide
*
From the organizer, the function keys correspond
to the clock, databank, calculator, and converters.
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
AN/AUS
HILFE
CLEAR
EINGABE
MENÜ
KARTE
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+ Goes to the traveller’s phrases
menu. If a word is in the Word
Entry screen or is highlighted,
finds any phrases containing that
word.
+ At the Word Entry screen, types
an asterisk to stand for a series of
letters in a word. In games, gives
a hint.
Calculator Keys
A(1/x) Calculates a reciprocal.
S(√) Calculates a square root.
D(x
2
) Squares a number.
F(%) Calculates a percentage.
G(.) Inserts a decimal point.
H(+)/J(-) Adds, subtracts, multiplies, or
divides numbers.
Y(+/-) Changes the number on the
screen to a negative or positive
number.
X(
M+) Adds the number to the number
stored in the memory.
C(
M-) Subtracts the number from the
number stored in the memory.
V(
MR) Recalls the number stored in the
memory.
B(
MC) Clears the memory.
Direction Keys
Moves in the indicated direction.
At the Word Entry screen, types a
space. At menus and dictionary
entries, pages down.
Combination Keys*
+ At a dictionary entry or the
traveller’s phrases menu, pages
up or down.
+ At a dictionary entry, displays the
next or previous entry.
+ At a menu, goes to the first or last
item. At a dictionary entry, goes to
the start or end of the entry.
+ Transfers a word between books.
+J At the Word Entry screen, types a
hyphen (-).
+M In the Address field of the
databank, types @.
+_’ Types an apostrophe (’).
+_’ Types a slash (/).
Key Guide
/
AB
AUF
/
ZUR
VOR
*
Hold the first key while pressing the second.
/
AB
AUF
KARTE
K(x)/L(÷)
AUF
VOR
ZUR
AB
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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.
Contrast: The dial on the side of the
unit under the serial port enables you
to dim or lighten the screen.
AC Adaptor Jack: The AC/DC
adaptor is in the 9 volt range within a
current range of 200 to 300
milliamperes.
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
our AC/DC adaptor does not match
the above symbol, confirm its
compatibility at its place of purchase.
Serial Port: Plug in a serial cable
here to connect the device to your
PC using the BOOKMAN
Connectivity Kit (available at
www.franklin.com/de).
Contrast
Serial
Port
AC Adaptor Jack
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Your unit is powered by two AAA
batteries. Follow these easy instructions
to install or replace them.
1. Turn your unit off and turn it over.
2. Open the battery cover on the
back of your unit by pushing in the
direction of the arrow.
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 user-entered information
in the built-in book or book card may be
Installing Batteries
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
• 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.
• 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.
Installing Batteries
_
+
_
+
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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/de. 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 builtin book or book card will be erased.
• 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.
• Batteries should be kept in the
device when using an adapter.
Installing Batteries
Book Card Keys
The F1 - F5 keys on your product
change functions according to the book
card you select. Their functions are
labelled on individual cards.
When in your book card:
For… Press…
the red key F1
the green key F2
the yellow key F3
the blue key F4
Once a book card is installed in the
product, you can select which book you
want to use.
1. Turn your product on.
2. Press KARTE.
Icons appear for each available book.
The built-in book is highlighted.
3. Press or to highlight your
selection.
4. Press EINGABE to select it.
5. Press KARTE to return to the Card
menu.
ZUR
VOR
Selecting a Book
➤Book Card Troubleshooting
If your book card is performing
erratically, follow the reset
instructions on page 91. If this does
not fix the problem, remove the book
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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Message Language
When you turn on this product for the
first time, you must choose the message
language. Press A for German 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 62 to
learn how.
Changing the Language
Entry Language
The entry language is the language in
which you enter words at the Word
Entry screen. This determines which
dictionary you will use, German or
English.
1. Press MENÜ.
2. Use the arrow keys to highlight
.
3. Press EINGABE.
Select at the icon menu to go
to the English-to-German dictionary.
Or you can press E/D (F2) at the
Word Entry screen to switch between
German and English.
Changing the Language
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➤Understanding the Menu
Goes to the English-to-German
dictionary.
Goes to the German-to-English
dictionary.
Goes to the School Essentials
by Franklin menu.
Goes to the Games menu.
Goes to the English conjugation
prompt.
Using the Main Menu
When you press
MENÜ
, you will see ten
icons. Use these to quickly take you to
different parts of your device.
Using the Main Menu
➤Follow the Arrows
The flashing arrows on the left of the
screen show which arrow keys you
can press to move around menus or
view more text.
Goes to the German
conjugation prompt.
Goes to the English traveller’s
phrases menu.
Goes to the German traveller’s
phrases menu.
Goes to My Dictionary.
Goes to the Tools menu.
1. Press MENÜ.
will be highlighted the first time
you press MENÜ.
2. Use the arrow keys to highlight
the icon you want and press
EINGABE.
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Viewing a Demonstration
or Tutorial
You can view a demonstration or tutorial
of this dictionary at any time.
1. Press MENÜ.
2. Use the arrow keys to highlight
and press EINGABE.
3. Press to highlight either
Tutorial or View Demo and press
EINGABE.
To stop the demonstration or exit
from the tutorial and go to the Word
Entry screen, press CLEAR.
When a book card is installed in your
product, select Demo from the Setup
menu to see the demonstration for that
card.
When using this dictionary, you can
activate the Learn a Word feature or
adjust 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 MENÜ.
2. Use the arrow keys to highlight
and press EINGABE.
Settings will be highlighted.
3. Press EINGABE to select it.
4. Press or to move to
Learn a Word, Shutoff, Type Size,
or Anzeigesprache (Messages).
Changing the Settings
AB
AB
AUF
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Changing the Settings
you will be shown an English word. To
learn how to change the entry
language, read “Changing the
Language” on page 60.
➤Learn a New Word
Your dictionary comes with a Learn a
Word feature to help you increase
your English or German vocabulary.
Each time you turn your device on,
you can see a different headword
taken from the dictionary.
If you wish to turn this feature on,
press MENÜ. Highlight and
press EINGABE. Press EINGABE
again to select Settings.
Press or to turn the feature
on and press EINGABE when done.
When German is the entry language,
you will be shown a German word.
When English is the entry language,
VOR
ZUR
5. Press or to change the
setting.
Your changes are automatically
saved.
6. Press EINGABE when done.
Press CLEAR to return to the Word
Entry screen.
VOR
ZUR
Changing the Settings
➤Help is Always at Hand
You can view a help message at any
screen by pressing HILFE.
Press or to read the
message. To exit help, press .
➤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 product is
malfunctioning. The examples in this
manual use English as the message
language.
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Reading Langenscheidt
Information
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Reading Langenscheidt Information
In the Tools menu, you can review eight
sections of supplemental information,
provided by Langenscheidt, to help you
understand your dictionary. Note:This
information is available in German only.
1. Press MENÜ.
2. Use the arrow keys to highlight
and press EINGABE.
3. Press to highlight
Langenscheidt Zusätze and press
EINGABE.
Vorwort/Impressum
(Foreword/Imprint)
From the Langenscheidt Zusätze menu,
use to highlight Teil 1 Englisch-
Deutsch or Teil 2 Deutsch-Englisch and
press EINGABE.
You can read the foreword (vorwort) or
imprint (impressum) for either the
English-German dictionary or the
German-English dictionary.
AB
Hinweise für die Benutzer (Tips
for the User)
From the Langenscheidt Zusätze menu,
use to highlight Hinweise für die
Benutzer and press EINGABE.
You can review some helpful tips of
how to use this dictionary.
Einige bekannte englische
Sprichwörter (Some English
Proverbs)
From the Langenscheidt Zusätze menu,
use to highlight Einige bekannte
englische Sprichwörter and press
EINGABE.
You can choose to read any of the
listed English proverbs and their
German translation.
Britisches und amerikanisches
Englisch (British and American
English)
From the Langenscheidt Zusätze menu,
use to highlight Britisches und
amerikanisches Englisch and press
EINGABE.
You can choose to read about any of
the listed German words and their
American or British English translations.
AB
AB
AB
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