Franklin OPD-540B, OPD-540 User Manual

OPD-540

User’s Guide

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the OPD-540.
You can now use your dictionary as a bookmark!
Clip the unit onto the cover of your book and use
the ribbon to mark a page. With this dictionary, you
can find thousands of entries, correct misspellings,
save words to My Word List, sharpen your spelling,
increase your vocabulary, and play fun, educational
word games. You can also set local and world
times using the clocks or store names and
numbers using the databank.

Key Guide

Main Keys

When the unit is off, turns the unit on. When
the unit is on, goes to the dictionary or, when
held, turns the unit off.

Toggles between the Home and World
Time/Date.

Goes to the Games menu.

Toggles between the calculator and
Conversions menu.

Goes to the Databank menu.

Function Keys

In the dictionary, goes to the Entry screen. In
the calculator, clears all entries. In the
converter and databank, goes to its main
menu.

Goes to the Confusables

®

list. At the 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.

Goes to the User List.

Goes to the menus.

Backs up, erases a letter, or turns off the
highlight at an entry.

Shifts to type capital letters and punctuation
marks.

Enters a word, selects an item, or begins a
highlight in an entry.

Displays a help message.

Direction Keys

Move in the indicated direction.

Goes to the next entry.

Goes to the previous entry.

At menus and dictionary entries, pages down.
At the Entry screen, types a space.

Key Combinations*

+ At a dictionary entry, goes to the top or

bottom of an entry. At menus, goes to the top
or bottom of a list.

+ At the Entry screen, types an asterisk to

stand for a series of letters in a word. In
games, gives a hint or shuffles the letters.

*Hold down the first key while pressing the second.

Calculator Keys

Q–P Types numbers.
A(1/

X

) Calculates a reciprocal.

S(√

X

) 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.

/

K(x), L(÷)

Z(+/-) Changes the number on the screen to a

negative or positive number.

X(

M

+) Adds the number on the screen to the

number stored in the memory.

C(

M

–) Subtracts the number on the screen from the

number stored in the memory.

V(

MR

) Recalls the number stored in the memory.

B(

MC

) Clears the memory.

➤ 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 OPD-540 is
malfunctioning.

➤ Help is Always at Hand

You can view a help message at any screen by
pressing HELP. Use the direction keys to read the
message. To exit help, press BACK. To read a
tutorial describing how to use the product, select
Tutorial from the About menu.

➤ 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.

Replacing the Battery

Your OPD-540 uses 1 CR-2016, 3-volt lithium battery.
To install or replace the battery, follow these steps:

1. Slide the battery compartment out from the OPD-

540.
The battery compartment is located on the right

side of the OPD-540, below the LCD.

2. Remove the old battery, if necessary, and insert the
new one with the positive (+) side facing up.

3. Replace the battery cover.

Warning! If the battery wears out completely, or if you
take more than a few seconds while changing the
battery, any user-entered information will be erased.
You should always keep written copies of your
important information.

Setting the Clock

The clock lets you set a Home Time and view local
times around the world. You must set the Home time
before viewing World Times as World Times are based
on Home Time.

➤ Setting Home Time

1. Press .
You see the Home Time mode.

2. Press S to enter the setting mode.

3. Press ENTER to select Set Time Format.
Press or to cycle through the 12- and 24-

hour Day/ Month/Year formats. Press ENTER to
save your selection.

4. Press to highlight Set DST and press ENTER
to select it.
Press or to cycle between DST On or
DST Off. Press ENTER to select your choice.

5. Press to highlight Set Time and press ENTER
to select it.

Press or until the current hour is displayed.
Press to move to minutes, then press or

until the current minute is displayed.

Press ENTER to set the time.

6. Press to highlight Set Date and press ENTER
to select it.

Use or to move to the next or previous field.
Use or to scroll to the current
day/month/year. Press ENTER to set it.

7. Press to highlight Set Home City and press
ENTER to select it.

Press or until your local city is displayed.
Press ENTER to select it.

8. Press to exit setting mode.

➤ Setting World Time

1. Press until you see World City.
Press S to enter Setting Mode.

2. Press ENTER to select Set DST.
Press or to cycle between DST On or

DST Off. Press ENTER to select your choice.

3. Press to highlight Set World City and press
ENTER to select it.

Press or until the city you want is
displayed. Press ENTER to select it.

4. Press to exit Setting Mode and see the World
City time.

Changing the Settings

When using this dictionary, you can adjust the screen
contrast, the shutoff time, and the type size. The
shutoff time is how long your OPD-540 stays on if you
forget to turn it off.

1. Press MENU.

2. Press or to highlight Contrast, Shutoff, or
Type Size in the menu.

3. Press ENTER.

4. Press or to highlight a new setting and
press ENTER to select it.
Press BACK to leave the setting unchanged.

5. Press CLEAR to return to the Entry screen.

Viewing a Demonstration

or Tutorial

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

1. Press MENU.

2. Press to select the About menu.

3. Press or to highlight either Tutorial or View
Demo.

4. Press ENTER.
To stop the demonstration or exit from the Tutorial
and go to the Entry screen, press CLEAR.

Finding Definitions

It’s easy to look up a word in this dictionary. Simply
type it in at the Entry screen.

1. Press .

2. Type a word (for example, study).
To erase a letter, press BACK.
To type a capital, hold CAP and press a letter key.
To look up a hyphenated word, type a space in

place of the hyphen.

3. Press ENTER to view the definition.

4. Press or SPACE to scroll down through the
definition.

5. Press NEXT or PREV to view the next or previous
definition.

6. Press CLEAR to return to the Entry screen.

Correcting Misspellings

If you misspell a word, don’t worry. It will be corrected
automatically. You can even spell it phonetically. The
OPD-540 corrects spelling based on U.K. English.

1. Type a misspelled word (for example, chear).
To erase a letter, press BACK.

2. Press ENTER.
If there is more than one word in the correction list,

you see the list. If there is only one correct word,
you go to the definition.

3. Press or to highlight a correction.

4. Press ENTER to view its dictionary entry.
To go back to the correction list, press BACK.

5. Press CLEAR when finished.

Finding Confusables

®

Confusables are homonyms and spelling variants that
are easy to confuse. If a word has Confusables,

CONF

will flash in the upper right of the screen.

1. Type a word (for example, rain) and press ENTER.

2. Press ?*.
Confusables are displayed with identifying words.

3. Press ENTER to highlight the first word.

4. Press or to move the highlight to the word
you want.

5. Press ENTER to search for a definition.

6. Press CLEAR to return to the Entry screen.

Finding a Letter in a Word

If you know how to spell part of a word, you can use
MatchMaker™ to find words containing those letters by
typing a question mark (?) in place of each unknown
letter.

1. Press .

2. Type a word with ?’s (for example, st??y).

3. Press ENTER.

4. Press or to move the highlight to the word
you want and press ENTER to view its definition.

5. Press CLEAR when finished.

➤ Word Finding Tips

You can also use ?’s to help solve crossword
puzzles. For example, you can search for a five-letter
word in which the second letter is h and the last letter
is w. Enter ?h??w to see possible answers.

Finding a Series of Letters

You can also use MatchMaker to find prefixes, suffixes
and other parts of words. To do so, type an asterisk (✽)
in a word. Asterisks stand 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. Type a word with an ✽ (for example, intra✽).
To type an asterisk, hold CAP and press ?*.

2. Press ENTER.

3. Press or to move the highlight to the word
you want and press ENTER to view its definition.

4. Press CLEAR when finished.

Highlighting Words

Another way to look up words is by highlighting them in
dictionary entries or word lists. Then you can find their
definitions, Confusables

®

, or add them to My Word List.

1. At any text, press ENTER to start the highlight.
To turn the highlight off, press BACK.

2. Press the arrow keys to highlight a word.
To … Press …
define the word ENTER
view Confusables ?*
add to My Word List LIST

Using My Word List

You can save up to 40 words in My Word List for
personal study or review.

Warning: All the words in My Word List will be erased
if your batteries run out of power, or your OPD-540 is
reset.

➤ Adding Words

1. Press LIST.

2. Press ENTER to select Add a Word.

3. Type a word and then press ENTER to add it.

➤ Adding Highlighted Words

At any text, you can highlight a word and add it to My
Word List.

1. At text, press ENTER to start the highlight.

2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the word you want.

3. Press LIST.
Add “your word” appears in the menu.

4. Press ENTER to add the word.

➤ Viewing My Word List

1. Press LIST.

2. Press ENTER to select View list: x word(s).
You see the word or words you added.

➤ Deleting One Word from My Word List

1. Press LIST.

2. Press or to highlight Delete a Word and
press ENTER.

3. Press or to highlight the word you want to
remove and press ENTER.

The message Word deleted appears on the screen
and the word is removed from My Word List.

➤ Erasing My Word List

1. Press LIST.

2. Press or to highlight Erase the List.

3. Press ENTER.

4. Press Y to erase the entire list.
Press N to return to the My Word List menu without

erasing the list.

➤ Adding Words Not Found in This

Dictionary

When you add a word not in this dictionary, you are
given two options: Add Anyway or Cancel. Select
an option. Caution!! Adding words to My Word List
not found in this dictionary uses considerably more
memory than words that are. If you add only words
that are not in the dictionary, My Word List may
only hold as few as 10 words.

Storing Names & Phone Numbers

This product has a databank that can save as many as
50 names and phone numbers. The total amount of
names and numbers that you can save depends upon
the number of characters in each entry.

➤ To Add an Entry to the Databank

1. Press .

2. Use to highlight New Entry and press ENTER.

3. Type a name and then press ENTER.
Each name can contain up to 30 characters,

including spaces, with letters appearing as capitals.
Note: Accented characters are not supported in the
databank.

To delete a character, press BACK. To edit, press

.
To Type… Press…
a space SPACE
a period .’

4. Use the numbered keys to type a phone number
and then press ENTER.

To type a hyphen between the parts of a phone
number, press J.

Note: You cannot type letters in a phone number.

➤ To View the Databank

1. Press .

2. Press or , if needed, to see View: # Entries
(xx % free) and then press ENTER.

3. To view a name, type it or use or to see
the name you want.

➤ To Edit Databank Entries

1. Press .

2. Press or , if needed, to see Edit Entry,
then press ENTER.

3. Type the name you want to edit, or use or
to highlight it, then press ENTER.

4. Edit the Name field.
You can use BACK to delete characters.

5. Press ENTER to move to the number field.

6. Edit the Number field and press ENTER to save all
changes.

To cancel the edit and return to the Databank menu
without saving changes, press .

➤ Keep Copies of Important
Data

Warning! Your databank information is safely stored
in memory as long as the battery supplies power.
However, if the battery loses all power, this
information will be permanently lost. Always keep
written copies of your important information.

➤ To Delete an Entry from the Databank

1. Press .

2. Press to highlight Delete Entry and then press
ENTER.

3. Press or to highlight the entry you want to
delete.

4. Press ENTER.

5. Press Y to delete the entry or N to cancel the
deletion.

➤ To Erase All the Databank Entries

Warning! This procedure permanently erases all
the names and numbers in your databank.

1. Press .

2. Press to highlight Erase All Data and then
press ENTER.

3. Press Y to erase all the entries or N to cancel the
operation.

Using a Password

You can use a password to keep the information in the
databank private. The password is requested when the
unit is turned on and the databank is accessed.

Password Warnings
Warning! After you set the password, you must enter

the password to access the databank for the first time
during a session. Always record your password and
keep it in a separate place.

If you forget the password, you must reset the unit to
access the databank. Warning! Resetting the unit
erases all user-entered information. Always keep
written copies of your data.

If you do not have a reset button located on the back of
your unit, remove the batteries, wait at least two
minutes, and then re-install them. For battery
instructions, see “Replacing the Battery”.

If you have a reset button, use the end of a
straightened paper clip to gently press the reset button.

If the unit does not reset after pressing the reset
button, follow the above instructions for removing the
batteries.

➤ Password Setup

1. Press .

2. Press to highlight Set Password and press
ENTER.

3. Type a password and then press ENTER.
Your password can have up to 8 characters.
Retype your password and press ENTER to

confirm.

4. To test the password, turn the OPD-540 off and on

again, press , type the password, and press
ENTER.

5. To disable the password, repeat Steps 1 and 2
above, and press ENTER when Enter Password
displays.

Playing the Games

➤ Selecting a Game

1. Press .

2. Use the arrow keys to move the highlight to the
game you want.

3. Press ENTER to select it.

➤ Changing Game Settings

You can choose the skill level for a game.

1. Press .

2. Hold down CAP and press to highlight Game
Settings and press ENTER.

3. Press or to highlight the setting you want.

4. Press or to highlight a new setting.

5. Press ENTER when finished to save the new
settings.

Press to return to the Games list.

➤ Getting Help in the Games

During any game, you can read instructions by
pressing HELP. In any game, except Noughts &
Crosses and Link Four, you can get a hint by holding
CAP and pressing ?* or reveal the game word or
words by pressing ?*. Note: If you reveal the word or
words, you lose the round.

Word Builder

Word Builder makes anagrams for you. Before you
play, type letters you want Word Builder to build words
from and press ENTER.

Word Builder shows the anagrams it has built.
To see the definition of a particular anagram, press

ENTER. Use the arrow keys to move the highlight to
the anagram you want. Press BACK to return to Word
Builder.

Hangman

Hangman selects a mystery word and challenges you
to guess it letter by letter. The letters of the mystery
word are hidden by question marks. The number of
guesses remaining is indicated by #’s.

Type letters that you think are in the mystery word. If
you are correct, the letter appears in place of the
corresponding question mark or marks.

Anagrams

Anagrams challenges you to find all of the words that
can occur within a selected word. Each letter can only
be used as many times as it appears in the selected
word. Each anagram must be a specified minimum
length. This will flash on the screen before each game.
The number of possible anagrams is shown on the
right side of the screen.

Type an anagram and then press ENTER. Use the
arrow keys to view anagrams you’ve already entered.
Hold CAP and press ?* to shuffle the letters in the
selected word. Press ?* to end a round and reveal the

words. Press or to scroll through the list of
anagrams.
Press to see the definition of the word.

Press BACK to return to Anagrams.

Word Train

In Word Train, you and the train take turns typing
letters to form a word. Whoever types the last letter of
the word wins. The winning word must be at least four
letters long.

To view the letters you can type at your turn, hold CAP
and press ?*. Press ?* to end a round and reveal the
word.

To see the definition of the game word, press ENTER.
Press BACK to return to Word Train.

Link Four

Link Four challenges you to connect four game pieces
in any direction. You can play against the OPD-540 (1
Player Link Four) or with a friend (2 Player Link Four).

Use or to move your game piece to the post you
want, then press ENTER. The game pieces are
displayed to the right of the screen to show whose turn
it is. The first player to link four game pieces wins.

Noughts & Crosses

In Noughts & Crosses, your challenge is to get three X’s
in a row before your opponent can get three O’s in a row.
You can choose to play 1 Player Noughts & Crosses in
which you play against the OPD-540 or 2 Player
Noughts & Crosses in which you play against a friend.

Use the arrow keys to move your X to the spot that you
want and then press ENTER. Then your opponent,
either the computer or a friend, will place an O. The
game ends when one side places three in a row or if
there is a tie.

Spelling Bee

A word will flash on the screen for you to spell. Type in
the word you just saw and press ENTER to see if you
spelled it correctly.

Press ENTER to see the definition of the word or press
SPACE for a new word.

Note: Because you cannot type accents, accented
words from My Word List will not be used in Spelling
Bee.

Press CLEAR when finished.

Flashcards

A word will be displayed on the screen for you to study
or define.

Press ENTER to see the definition of the word or press
SPACE for a new word.

Press CLEAR when finished.

Using the Calculator

➤ Making Calculations

1. Press .

2. Type a number.
You can type up to 10 digits.

3. Press H(+), J(-), K(X), L(÷) to add, subtract,
multiply, or divide.

4. Type another number.

5. Press ENTER.

6. Press CLEAR to clear the current calculations.

➤ 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).

Using the Converter

The converter allows you to easily convert
measurements and currency.

➤ Making Metric Conversions

1. Press until you see the Conversions menu.

2. Press to select a conversion category and
press ENTER.

3. Press to highlight the conversion units and
press ENTER.

4. Type a number after one of the units.
Press or to move between the lines. Press

BACK to delete a number.

5. Press ENTER to convert it.

6. Press CLEAR when finished.

➤ Making Currency Conversions

1. Press until you see the Conversions menu.

2. Press CAP and then to highlight Currency and
then press ENTER.

3. 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).

4. Enter an amount for the home or other currency.
Press or to move between the lines. Press

BACK to erase a number.

5. Press ENTER to convert it.

Resetting Your OPD-540

If the keyboard fails to respond, or if the screen
performs erratically, perform a system reset.

Use a paper clip to gently press the reset button
located on the back of the unit.

Warning! Pressing the reset button with more than
light pressure may permanently disable your OPD-

540. In addition, resetting the OPD-540 erases
settings and user-entered information.

This unit may change operating modes due to
Electrostatic Discharge. Normal operation of this
unit can be reestablished by pressing the reset
key, ON/OFF, or by removing/replacing batteries.

Copyrights, Trademarks, and Patents

Model OPD-540 : Compact Oxford English Dictionary

• Batteries: one CR-2016 lithium

• Size: 9.35 x 10.2 x 2.5 cm.
ISBN 1-59074-272-9

Contacts
Please have your product number (OPD-540) and date of
purchase handy when you call to register. For U.S. customer
service and technical support call 609-386-8997 or visit us at
www.franklin.com. For U.K. customer service and technical
support call 0800 358 5618, email us at info@franklin­uk.co.uk or visit us at www.franklin.com/uk.

Cleaning, Storage, Problems
To clean, spray a mild glass cleaner onto a cloth and wipe its
surface. Do not spray liquids directly on this product. Do not
use or store this product in extreme or prolonged heat, cold,
humidity, or other adverse conditions. If you have a problem
with this product, refer to the warranty.

Copyrights, Patents, and Trademarks
© 2004 Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc., Burlington, N.J.
08016-4907 USA. All rights reserved.
Compact Oxford English Dictionary © 2003 Oxford University
Press
FCC Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
US Patents: 4,830,618; 4,891,775; 5,113,340; 5,203,705;
5,218,536.
Warning! If the batteries wear out completely, or if you take
more than a few seconds while changing the batteries, any
user entered information 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 used batteries.
Note: If the keyboard fails to respond or if the screen
performs erratically, perform a system reset.
Warning! Pressing the reset button with more than light
pressure may permanently disable your unit. In addition,
resetting the unit erases settings and information you may
have entered.

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 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.

Limited Warranty (EU and Switzerland)

This product, excluding batteries and liquid crystal display
(LCD), is guaranteed by Franklin 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 due to faulty workmanship or materials.

Products purchased outside 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 guarantee does not
affect the consumer’s statutory rights.

Limited Warranty (outside U.S., EU

and Switzerland)

This product, excluding batteries and liquid crystal display
(LCD), 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, 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 guarantee does not
affect the consumer’s statutory rights.

Limited Warranty (U.S. only)

LIMITED WARRANTY, DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED
REMEDY
(A) LIMITED WARRANTY. FRANKLIN WARRANTS TO THE ORIGINAL
END USER THAT FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE
ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE AS EVIDENCED BY A COPY OF YOUR
RECEIPT, YOUR FRANKLIN PRODUCT SHALL BE FREE FROM
DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP. THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY DOES NOT INCLUDE DAMAGE DUE TO ACTS OF GOD,
ACCIDENT, MISUSE, ABUSE, NEGLIGENCE, MODIFICATION,
UNSUITABLE ENVIRONMENT OR IMPROPER MAINTENANCE. THE
SOLE OBLIGATION AND LIABILITY OF FRANKLIN, AND YOUR
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, WILL BE
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT WITH THE SAME OR AN EQUIVALENT
PRODUCT OF THE DEFECTIVE PORTION OF THE PRODUCT, AT THE
SOLE OPTION OF FRANKLIN IF IT DETERMINES THAT THE PRODUCT
WAS DEFECTIVE AND THE DEFECTS AROSE WITHIN THE DURATION
OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY. THIS REMEDY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. THIS WARRANTY GIVES
YOU CERTAIN RIGHTS; YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER LEGISLATED
RIGHTS THAT MAY VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION.
(B) DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.
EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXPRESSLY RECITED
ABOVE, THIS FRANKLIN IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” BASIS,
WITHOUT ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, 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 FRANKLIN AND
DOES NOT INCLUDE BATTERIES, CORROSION OF BATTERY
CONTACTS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE CAUSED BY BATTERIES.
NEITHER FRANKLIN NOR OUR DEALERS OR SUPPLIERS SHALL
HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO YOU 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 DAMAGED DATA OR OTHER
COMMERCIAL OR ECONOMIC LOSS, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN

ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, OR THEYARE
OTHERWISE FORESEEABLE. WE ARE ALSO NOT RESPONSIBLE
FOR CLAIMS BY A THIRD PARTY. OUR MAXIMUM AGGREGATE
LIABILITY TO YOU, AND THAT OF OUR DEALERS AND SUPPLIERS,
SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE
FRANKLIN PRODUCT AS EVIDENCED BY YOUR PURCHASE
RECEIPT. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS IS A REASONABLE
ALLOCATION OF RISK. SOME STATES/COUNTRIES 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.
(C) WARRANTY SERVICE: UPON DISCOVERING A DEFECT, YOU
MUST CALL FRANKLIN’S CUSTOMER SERVICE DESK, 1-800-266­5626, 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 A NOTE
WITH THE RMA, 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 ALENGTHY
DELAY IN THE PROCESSING OF YOUR RETURN. WE STRONGLY
RECOMMEND USING A TRACKABLE FORM OF DELIVERY TO FRANKLIN
FOR YOUR RETURN.

LBD-28008-00
Rev. A