Franklin SAT-2400 User Manual

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Table of Contents

1. Introducing the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Pocket Prep™ for the NEW SAT . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

2. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Installing or Replacing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Resetting Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Using the Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Key Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Using the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Changing the Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

3. Reviewing Preparation Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Highlighting Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Using Bookmarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

4. Taking the Practice Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Take a Practice Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Reading Instructions and Passages . . . . . . . . .28

Answering the Essay Question . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Answering Other Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Reading Test Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

5. Using Reference Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Using the Dictionary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Using the Thesaurus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Using the Grammar Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Using the User Word List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Using the Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Playing Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Copyrights, Trademarks, and Patents . . . . . . . . . . .57

FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Limited Warranty (U.S. only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Limited Warranty (EU and Switzerland) . . . . . . . . . .61

Limited Warranty

(outside U.S., EU and Switzerland) . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

1. Introducing the

Pocket Prep™ for the NEW SAT

Welcome to the 2005 edition of the Pocket Prep™ for the NEW SAT*. The SAT-2400 is a powerful, electronic

reference that lets you study the areas covered in the exam, take practice tests, evaluate your performance and improve skills - all in an effort to get the best SAT score you can. With the Pocket Prep™ for the NEW SAT, you can:

• read preparation materials including strategies for taking the new SAT, information about the design of the exam, and tutorials focused on verbal, math, and vocabulary skills;

• bookmark sections or words to review later;

• practice with three full exams that can be timed and scored;

• time your practice tests by counting up or down with the clock;

• use the calculator to help solve math problems.

• review answers and explanations;

• diagnose and compare your performance with reports that you can format;

• find over 100,000 words with comprehensive definitions, most of which contain parts of speech and usage examples;

* SAT is a registered trademark of The College Entrance Examination Board,

which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

• see a word’s synonyms, antonyms, and other related words using the built-in thesaurus;

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

• create your own list of study words in the user word list;

• improve your spelling and vocabulary by playing fun and educational games - Letris, Word Dozer; Flash Cards, SAT Drills and Grammar Guide Quizzes.

To learn more, read this User ’s Guide.

✓ 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.

✓ Help is Always at Hand

You can view a help message at any screen by pressing

. Use the navigation button to scroll through the text.

To exit help, press . During practice tests, press to access reference

information for the current question, if available. To exit reference information, press . Press to access a

help menu. Press A to view instructions for the current question or press B to view a help message. In each case, use the navigation button to scroll through the text.

To exit instructions or help, press .

2. Getting Started

Before you begin using the Pocket Prep™ for the NEW SAT, you must:

• install the batteries,

• perform a system reset, and

• turn on the unit.

As you use the Pocket Prep™ for the NEW SAT, you may want to change settings, such as the font size and contrast. It is highly recommended that you set the clock before starting a practice test. If you do not set the clock, the time stamp for the practice test will be inaccurate.

Installing or Replacing Batteries

Your unit comes with and is powered by four (4) AAA batteries. Install the batteries provided in the packaging to start using the unit. Replace the batteries as soon as the low battery warning is displayed.

Follow these instructions to install or replace the batteries.

1. Press to 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 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 of used batteries.

Battery Precautions

• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged. Never recharge batteries that come with the unit.

• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the unit 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 unit.

• To avoid damage caused by leakage of the battery fluid, replace the battery or batteries once every two years regardless of how much the unit has been used during that time.

• Should a battery leak, the unit 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.

Resetting Your Device

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

1. Use a the blunt end of a paper clip to gently press the reset button on your unit.

The reset button is recessed in a pin-sized hole on the back of the unit.

Warning! Pressing the reset button with more than light pressure may permanently disable your unit.

The message, “Initializing...Keep data found in memory?” is displayed.

Note: This message refers to user-entered information not the text of the books. User-entered information includes practice test scores, bookmarks, the user word list, and any settings you may have changed.

2. Press (the left arrow key), if necessary, to highlight Yes and press (ENTER).

Select No to clear all user-entered information. If you select No, the message “Erase data. Are you

sure?” is displayed. Select Yes to erase all userentered information. Select No to preserve the data.

✓ Resuming Where You Left Off

When you turn off the Pocket Prep™ for the NEW SAT and turn it on again, the Princeton Review logo flashes and the last screen you viewed is displayed.

Using the Special Features

The Pocket Prep™ for the NEW SAT is equipped with several special features.

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B C D EE

On/Off

5-Way Navigation Button

Answer/ Menu Keys

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

menu, an answer in a practice test, or a function in the reference material. For details, please see the “Key Guide” on page 12.

5-Way Navigation Button: This button moves the highlight or page in the indicated direction – up, down, left or right. Press the center of the button to begin a highlight, select an item, or enter a word.

Battery Compartment: The battery compartment is located on the back of the unit. It holds four (4) AAAbatteries.

Key Guide

Answer Keys

A - E In a practice test, selects the respective multiple

A In the Home menu, goes to the SAT Prep menu.

B In the Home menu, goes to the Practice Tests

C In the Home menu, goes to the Reference

D In the Home menu, goes to the Settings menu.

E In the calculator, computes the result of a

choice answer.

Menu Keys

In the calculator, divides numbers. In the dictionary or thesaurus, adds a word to the user list. In SATDrills, displays answers.

menu. At the calculator, multiplies numbers. In the thesaurus, goes to the dictionary. In the dictionary, goes to the thesaurus.

menu. At the calculator, subtracts one number from another. In SAT Drills, goes to the calculator.

In the calculator, adds numbers. In the user word list (word detail screen), deletes the current word.

calculation. In the user word list (word detail screen), erases the entire list.

Function Keys

Turns the unit on and off.

Goes to the Home menu. Accesses reference material for test questions.

Backs to the previous state or erases a letter. Adds a bookmark at the current location or

question; goes to the Bookmarks menu. Displays a help message or instructions for a

test question.

Direction Keys

When the the center of the button is pressed, begins a highlight, selects an item, or enters a word in an entry. This key is referred to as ENTER throughout this guide.

Moves the highlight or page in the indicated direction - up, down, left or right. The left and right arrows go to the previous or next word, item or entry. These keys are referred to as the arrow keys throughout this guide.

Using the Menus

When you turn on the unit for the first time, the Home menu is displayed. The Home menu is the default state for the unit. It contains four (4) icons that represent the following menus: SAT Prep, SAT Practice Test, Reference, and Settings.

Start from Home

Use the Home menu to quickly access study materials, practice tests, and settings.

To access this menu, press . The following icons are displayed.

Goes to the SAT Prep menu.

Goes to the SAT Practice Tests menu.

Goes to the Reference menu.

Goes to the Settings menu.

✓ Follow the Arrows

The flashing arrows to the top, right of the screen show which arrow keys you can press to move around menus or view more text.

Changing the Settings

When using the Pocket Prep™ for the NEW SAT, you can adjust the text size, the screen contrast, the timer, and the shutoff time. You can also set the date and time, select which reference material you want to look up words, and pick your test report options.

Set the Date and Time

Set Date and Time enables you to set the date and time. The date and time are used to time stamp and accurately record your practice tests.

To set the time and date, follow these steps.

1. Press .

2. Use the arrow keys to highlight Settings and press ENTER.

The Settings menu is displayed.

3. Press ENTER to select Set Date and Time.

The Set Date and Time screen is displayed.

4. Press the left and right arrow keys to adjust the year.

5. Press the down arrow key to move to the next field.

6. Continue using the arrow keys to adjust the settings and move between the fields.

7. Press to return to the Settings menu.

Set the Screen Contrast

Screen Contrast enables you to set how light or dark the screen is displayed. To set the screen contrast, follow these steps.

1. From the Settings menu, press the down arrow to highlight Screen Contrast.

2. Press ENTER to select it.

The Screen Contrast screen is displayed.

3. Press the left and right arrow keys to decrease and increase the screen contrast.

4. Press to return to the Settings menu.

Set the SAT Report Options

SAT Report Options enable you to change the settings for displaying practice test scores and percentages. To set the SAT Report Options, follow these steps.

1. From the Settings menu, press the down arrow repeatedly to highlight SAT Report Options.

2. Press ENTER to select it.

The SAT Report Options screen is displayed.

3. Press the up and down arrow keys to move to different fields.

4. Press ENTER to select the field.

You can sort the report by Question Type or by Test Sequence.

Question Type sorts by the kind of question, such as

“Error Identification” and “Sentence Completion”. Test Sequence sorts the report by the test section. You can select what answers you want to include in

your report.

All Answers displays all questions. Incorrect Answers displays all incorrectly answered

questions. Marked Answers displays all those questions you

marked to review while you were taking the test.

Note: Highlight Go to detailed report and press ENTER to view any saved reports.

5. Press to return to the Settings menu.

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