Franklin SCD-2100 User Manual

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Please read the following safety warnings and precautions before using your device. Note: If this device is to be used by young children, this User’s Guide should be read to them by an adult and their use of the device should be monitored. Failure to do so may cause injury.
SCD-2100

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the SCD­2100, Speaking Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate® Dictionary, 11th Edition. The SCD-2100 is a terric resource for dening thousands of words. Your dictionary also provides pronunciations of headwords.
You can search for inected forms of words, correct misspellings, and nd synonyms. Or use your device to read about punctuation and style, review geographic and biographic information or nd translations of common words. Study rules of grammar and build your vocabulary using a personal word list, an SAT®* word list and many fun vocabulary building exercises and games.
*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.

Battery Precautions

Your device is powered by two AAA batteries.
• 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.
• Donotmixoldandnewbatteries.
• 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 uid, 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.

Product Care

Your device is designed to be light, compact and durable. However, it is an electronic device and must be treated carefully. Putting unnecessary pressure on it or striking the device against other objects can cause damage.
In order to avoid damage to your device, please:
• Keepthelidclosedwhenyouarenotusing
it. This will protect the screen from being broken, scratched or marred in any way.
• Donotdrop,crush,bend,orapplyexcessive
force to the device.
• Donotexposeyourdevicetomoisture,
extreme or prolonged heat, cold, humidity, or other adverse conditions. Avoid storing it in damp, humid or wet places. It is not waterproof.
• Cleanthedevicebysprayingamildglass
cleaner onto a cloth and wipe its surface. Do not spray liquids directly on your device.
• Shouldthedevice’sdisplayglassbreak,
properly dispose of the product avoiding contact with your skin, then wash your hands immediately.
• Pleasekeepscreenprotectorsandplastic
bags away from babies and children to avoid danger of suocation.

Understanding Your Device

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1) Screen 2) Menu/Help Key
3) Soft Keys 4) Power Key
5) Say Key 6) Navigation Keys
7) Function Keys 8) Enter Key

Using the Special Features

Your unit is equipped with several special features:
Battery Compartment
Headphone Jack
USB Port
Speaker
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.
USB Port: Located on the top of the device, the USB Port is designed for a mini-USB 1.1 compatible connection. Plug the mini-USB jack of the included cable into this port and the standard-size USB jack into your PC to connect your device to your PC.
Battery Compartment: The battery compartment is located on the back of the unit. It holds two AAA batteries.
Speaker: The speaker is located on the back of the unit, below the battery compartment.

Replacing the Batteries

Your product is powered by two AAA batteries. Follow these easy instructions to install or replace them. Please have the new batteries at hand before you remove the old ones.
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1. Turn your product o and turn it over.
AAA
AAA
2. Open the battery cover on the back of your unit by pushing in the direction of the arrow.
3. Remove the old batteries.
4. Install the batteries following the +/­markings in the battery compartment.
Important: Be sure that the batteries are
installed correctly. Wrong polarity may damage the unit.
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 books may be erased. You should always keep written copies of your important information.

Resetting Your Product

If the keyboard fails to respond, or if the screen performs erratically, perform a system reset by following the steps below.
1. Hold CLEAR and press .
If nothing happens, try Step 2.
2. Use 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 your device.
Warning! Pressing the reset button with more than light pressure may permanently disable your product. In addition, resetting the product erases settings and information entered in its built-in books.

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 - key at the top of the keyboard that corresponds to the label on the screen that you want to select. These labels change to reect the dierent 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 Learn menu. EXER Displays the Exercises menu. GAMES Displays the Games menu. TOOLS Displays the Tools menu.
Please refer to the specic topics in this User’s Guide to learn the function of any available Soft Keys.
Function Keys
Turns the product on or o.
Goes to the main menu. With FN,
displays a help message.
Speaks a word.
Shifts to type capital letters.
Shifts to allow prev, next, page up,
page down, and in combination with the number keys, types special characters.
Clears or cancels the current
operation and reverts to the last menu, prompt or screen. Goes to the word entry screen in any book that has one. Clears the calculator.
Backs up, erases a letter, or turns o
the highlight at an entry.
Enters a word, selects an item, or
begins a highlight in an entry.
At a word entry screen, types a ? to
stand for a letter in a word.
While in text, cycles through
the available font sizes (small, medium, large).
Displays the volume bar. Press
or to adjust it.
At entry screens, types a space.
Combination Keys*
+ Pages up or down.
or
+ At a dictionary entry, displays the
or
previous or next entry.
+ At a menu, goes to the rst or last
or
menu item. At an entry, goes to the start or end of the entry.
+ Types the special character
0-9
shown on the number key.
+ Displays a menu of special
characters, including: ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) – / \ ; : ‘ “ , . ? _ = ¡ ¿ [ and ].
+ Displays a help message.
+ At a word entry screen, types an
asterisk to stand for a series of letters in a word.
*Hold the rst key while pressing the second.
Direction Keys
Moves up ( ), down ( ), left ( ),
or right ( ).
In menus and dictionary entries,
pages down.

For Your Information

Follow the Arrows
The ashing arrows on 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 FN and then pressing MENU. Press
or to read. To exit help, press BACK.

Using the Main Menu

Use the main menu to quickly take you to dierent books and exercises in your device. The main menu contains ve tabs: Books, Learn, Exercises, Games and Tools. Use and
to move to another tab. Use and to
highlight the option you want and press ENTER 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 denitions, thesaurus entries, information about English usage, punctuation, style, signs, symbols and tables, notable quotations, and translations of common words.
The Learn tab enables you to access My Vocabulary List, a personal dictionary, and read grammar lessons. You can also access the SAT® Word List.
The Exercises tab allows you to access Speaking Spelling Bee and Flashcards. You can try both exercises using English words saved to My Vocabulary List and those found in the SAT® Word List.
The Games tab allows you to access the twelve games included in your device: Word
Train, Hangman, Anagrams, Word Builder, Jumble, 1 and 2 player Link Four, Letris, Letter Poker, Word Blaster, Word Dozer and Word Deduction. You can also adjust the game
settings. The Tools tab allows you to access a
demonstration and tutorial of how this device works. You can also adjust the device settings. Use this menu to access a phone book, schedule, memo book, class schedule, timer, stopwatch, clock, calculator, metric converter and currency converter.
Viewing a Demonstration
or Tutorial
1. Press MENU.
2. Press TOOLS.
You can also press or until you reach the Setup menu.
3. Press to highlight either Tutorial or View Demo and press ENTER.
To stop the demonstration or exit from the Tutorial and return to the Tools menu, press
CLEAR.

Changing the Settings

When using this device, you can activate the Learn a Word feature, adjust the screen contrast, the shuto time, and the type size. You can also set up the time, date and cities displayed in the clock.
1. Press MENU.
2. Press TOOLS.
You can also press or until you reach the Tools menu.
3. Settings will be highlighted. Press ENTER to select it.
4. Press or to move to Shuto,
Contrast, Type Size, Learn a Word or Time Setup.
Shuto determines how long your product stays on if no key is pressed.
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Contrast determines how dark or light the screen is.
Type Size determines how large or small the text is in the device.
Learn a Word determines whether or not you see a word every time you turn on your device.
Time Setup establishes the time, date and city settings for the clock.
Note: To reset your device to its default settings, press FN and then press CLEAR. The Organizer password is not erased.
5. Press or to change the setting.
Your changes are automatically saved. Note: At Time Setup, pressing opens a
secondary menu of options. Please see “Setting the Time and Date” for more information.
6. Press ENTER when done.
Press CLEAR or CLOSE to return to the Tools menu.
Learn a New Word
Your dictionary comes with a Learn a Word feature to help you increase your vocabulary. Each time you turn your dictionary on, you can see a random headword.
Setting the Time and Date
When is at Time Setup, press to open a sub-menu of options for setting up the clock.
1. Press MENU.
2. Press TOOLS.
3. Settings is highlighted. Press ENTER to select it.
4. Press to move to Time Setup and then press ENTER.
5. Press or to move to Date, Time,
Home City, World City, Home City DST, World City DST, or Time Format.
Date sets the date for your home city. Time sets the time for your home city. Home City allows you to select the major
city or region closest to your home. World City allows you to select a world city
or region that you want to monitor. Home City DST sets daylight saving time
(DST) for your home city on or o. World City DST sets daylight saving time
(DST) for your world city on or o. Time Format determines whether you use
a 12- or 24-hour clock.
6. Press or to open a pop-up box.
For Date and Time, press or to move between the elds. Press or to change them.
For Home City and World City, press or
to highlight a city. You can also type a
letter to go directly to that part of the list. For Home City DST, World City DST and Time Format, pressing or changes and
saves the setting.
7. Press ENTER to save the setting. Press BACK to exit without saving.
8. Press CLOSE when done.

Finding Dictionary Entries

Use the Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate® Dictionary, 11th Edition to look up denitions.
1. Press MENU.
2. Press BOOKS.
3. M-W’s 11th Collegiate Dictionary is highlighted. Press ENTER to select it.
4. Begin typing a word (e.g., intuition).
As you type letters, the rst word in the book that matches the letters you type moves to the top of the word list. You may not have to type the entire word in order to nd the one you want. In this example, note that “intuition” appears on the screen after you type “intu”.
5. When the word you want is on the screen, press until the word is highlighted.
Or you can continue typing letters until the word is complete and the matching word is automatically highlighted.
To erase a letter, press BACK. To type a capital, press CAP and then press a letter key.
Press... To...
hear the highlighted word
pronounced
THES look up the highlighted word’s
thesaurus entry
LIST add the highlighted word to My
Vocabulary List
TRANS look up translations of the
highlighted word
6. Once the word you want is highlighted, press ENTER to look it up.
Press or SPACE to scroll. Press to hear a headword pronounced.
7. Press FN and then press or to view the next or previous entry.
8. Press CLEAR when done. Press MENU to go to the main menu.
Understanding Denitions
Entries may consist of headwords, parts of speech, and denitions. Other forms of the word may follow the headword. After the denition, you may see a list of usage examples.
Misspelling Words
If you enter a misspelled word, a list of corrections appears. Highlight the word you want and then press ENTER to see its entry.
Viewing Multiple Entries
If a search nds more than one matching entry you can easily move back and forth between the matches. Press FN and then press or to go to the previous or next matching entry.
Understanding Confusables
Confusables are homonyms, homophones and spelling variants that are easy to confuse, e.g. board, bored. If the word you looked up is a confusable, the CONF Soft Key is displayed. Press CONF to view the confusables.

Hearing Words

This dictionary can pronounce the words that appear on almost any screen – in denitions, spell correction lists, My Vocabulary List, and games. When you want to hear how a word is pronounced, just highlight it and press .
To adjust the volume, rst press . Then press or to adjust it higher or lower. You can also plug headphones into the headphone jack which is located on the right side of the device when looking at the screen.
Try this example.
1. Press MENU.
2. Press BOOKS.
3. M-W’s 11th Collegiate Dictionary is highlighted. Press ENTER to select it.
4. Type a word (e.g., ptarmigan).
5. Press to hear it pronounced.
6. Press ENTER to see its denition.
7. Press to hear the headword pronounced.
8. Press ENTER to start the highlight.
9. Use the arrow keys to move the highlight to a word you want to hear.
10. Press to hear the highlighted word pronounced.
11. Press CLEAR when done.

Using the Thesaurus

Use the Franklin Thesaurus to nd synonyms, antonyms and other information about a word.
1. Press MENU.
2. Press BOOKS.
3. Use or to highlight Franklin Thesaurus, then press ENTER.
4. Begin typing a word (e.g., complete).
As you type letters, the rst word in the book that matches the letters you type moves to the top of the word list. You may not have to type the entire word in order to nd the one you want. In this example, note that “complete” appears on the screen after you type “complet”.
5. When the word you want is on the screen, press until the word is highlighted.
Or you can continue typing letters until the word is complete and the matching word is automatically highlighted.
To erase a letter, press BACK. To type a capital, press CAP and then press a letter key.
Press to hear the word you typed pronounced.
6. Press ENTER to view the thesaurus entry.
Press or SPACE to scroll. Press to hear a headword pronounced.
7. Hold FN and press or to view the next or previous entry.
8. Press CLEAR when done. Press MENU to go to the main menu.
Understanding Thesaurus Entries
A thesaurus entry consists of a group of synonyms, antonyms and classmates. Synonyms are words that have similar meanings, e.g. happy/joyous. Antonyms are words that have the opposite meaning of the word being dened, e.g. happy/ miserable. Classmates are words that are related in some way to the word being dened, e.g.
triangle/triangle; castanets; cymbal; drum;
glockenspiel;....

Highlighting Words

Another way to look up words is by highlighting them in entries or word lists. You can then nd their denitions, thesaurus entries, or add them to My Vocabulary List.
1. At any text, press ENTER to start the highlight.
To turn the highlight o, press BACK.
2. Use the arrow keys to move the highlight to the word you want.
Press... To... ENTER or DICT dene the word
hear the word pronounced
THES view the word’s thesaurus
entry
LIST add the word to My
Vocabulary List
TRANS look up translations of the
word
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Note: Not all Soft Key functions are available in all locations.
3. Press CLEAR when done. Press MENU to go to the main menu.

Finding Letters in Words

If you are uncertain about how to spell a word, type a question mark (?) in place of each unknown letter. To nd prexes, suxes, and other parts of words, type an asterisk (✽) in a word. Each asterisk stands for a series of letters. Note: If you type an asterisk at the beginning of a word, it may take a little while to nd the matching words.
1. Go to any word entry screen.
You can access a word entry screen by selecting M-W’s 11th Collegiate Dictionary, Franklin Thesaurus, or 5 Language Translator from the Books menu.
2. Type a word with ?’s and ’s.
To type an asterisk, hold down CAP and press
.
3. Press ENTER.
4. Press to move the highlight to the word you want and press ENTER to view its entry.
5. Press CLEAR when done. Press MENU to go to the main menu.

Reading About English Usage

This device contains a book to help you review and learn common rules of English usage.
1. Press MENU.
2. Press BOOKS.
3. Use or to highlight M-W’s Concise English Usage, then press ENTER.
4. Use or to highlight the topic you want and press ENTER.
Use or to highlight a sub-topic, if needed, and press ENTER.
5. Press SPACE or to scroll.
6. Press CLEAR when done. Press MENU to go to the main menu.
Reading About
Punctuation and Style
This device contains a book to help you review and learn common rules of punctuation and style.
1. Press MENU.
2. Press BOOKS.
3. Use or to highlight M-W’s Guide to Punctuation & Style, then press ENTER.
4. Use or to highlight the topic you want and press ENTER.
Use or to highlight a sub-topic, if needed, and press ENTER.
5. Press SPACE or to scroll.
6. Press CLEAR when done. Press MENU to go to the main menu.
Using Signs, Symbols
and Tables
This dictionary contains over 20 tables of useful information about science, geography, and other elds of knowledge.
To view a table, do the following:
1. Press MENU.
2. Press BOOKS.
3. Use or to highlight M-W’s Signs, Symbols and Tables, then press ENTER.
4. Press or to highlight the topic you want.
You can also type a letter to go to the rst topic beginning with that letter. For example, type st to highlight Stamps and stamp collecting.
5. Press ENTER to view its entry.
Press or if necessary, to highlight the sub­topic you want and then press ENTER. Press BACK to return to the list.
Press SPACE or to scroll.
6. Press CLEAR when done. Press MENU to go to the main menu.

Finding Quotations

This dictionary contains a book of notable quotations, that you can nd by author, subject or work.
1. Press MENU.
2. Press BOOKS.
3. Use or to highlight M-W’s Dictionary of Quotations, then press ENTER.
4. Press or to highlight the search option you want.
Search by Author displays a list of authors, arranged alphabetically.
Search by Subject displays a list of subject, arranged alphabetically.
Search by Work displays a list of published works, arranged alphabetically.
5. Press ENTER.
6. Press or to highlight the author, subject or work you want.
Press SPACE to scroll one page at a time. You can also type a letter to go to the rst item beginning with that letter. For example, in the authors list, type cs to highlight C.S. Lewis.
7. Press ENTER.
Note: If multiple quotes exist for an author,
subject or work, press or to highlight the quote you want and then press ENTER.
Press SPACE or to scroll.
8. Press CLEAR when done. Press MENU to go to the main menu.
Using the
5-Language Translator
Use the 5-language translator to translate words to and from English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian.
1. Press MENU.
2. Press BOOKS.
3. Use or to highlight 5 Language Translator, then press ENTER.
The input language is English by default. Press a language’s respective Soft Key to change the input language.
4. Begin typing a word (e.g., place).
As you type letters, the rst word in the book that matches the letters you type moves to the top of the word list. You may not have to type the entire word in order to nd the one you want. In this example, note that “place” appears on the screen after you type “pl”.
5. When the word you want is on the screen, press until the word is highlighted.
Or you can continue typing letters until the word is complete and the matching word is automatically highlighted.
To erase a letter, press BACK. To type a capital, press CAP and then press a letter key.
5. Press ENTER to view the translations. Press SPACE or to scroll.
6. Press CLEAR when done. Press MENU to go to the main menu.

Using My Vocabulary List

You can save up to 100 words in My Vocabulary List for personal study or review. My Vocabulary List is saved between sessions
unless your product is reset.
Adding Words from the Learn Menu
1. Press MENU.
2. Press LEARN.
3. My Vocabulary List will be highlighted. Press ENTER to select it.
4. Press ADD.
5. Type a word and then press ENTER.
Note: If the word you typed is not found in
any dictionary on the device you see a list of possible corrections.
6. Press CLOSE when done.
Adding Words from the Dictionary
You can add words to My Vocabulary List from any dictionary or thesaurus in your device.
1. Press MENU.
You see the Books menu.
2. Use or to select a dictionary or thesaurus and then press ENTER.
3. Type the word you want to look up and add to your word list (for example, poignant).
4. Press LIST.
Add “poignant” to word list?, Go to My Vocabulary List, and Cancel appear in a
menu. Press or to highlight the option you want and press ENTER. A message will conrm if your entry was added.
You can also press ENTER to view the dictionary or thesaurus entry and then press LIST to see your options.
5. Press CLEAR when done.
Viewing My Vocabulary List
1. Press MENU.
2. Press LEARN.
3. My Vocabulary List will be highlighted. Press ENTER to select it.
The number of entries appears at the top right of the screen.
4. Press or to highlight an entry.
You can also type the rst few letters of a word to go directly to that part of the list.
5. Press ENTER to view its denition.
6. Press CLOSE when done.
Deleting Words
1. Press MENU.
2. Press LEARN.
3. My Vocabulary List will be highlighted. Press ENTER to select it.
The number of entries appears at the top right of the screen.
4. Press or to highlight an entry.
You can also type the rst few letters of a word to go directly to that part of the list.
5. Press DELETE to remove the highlighted entry.
You are asked to conrm the deletion. Yes is highlighted. Press ENTER to delete the word. Press to highlight No and then press ENTER to cancel the deletion.
6. To delete all words, press DEL ALL.
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You are asked to conrm the deletion. No is highlighted. Press ENTER to cancel the deletion. Press to highlight Yes and then press ENTER to erase the list. Note: Only the current list is erased.
7. Press CLEAR when done.

Reading the Grammar Guide

Your device includes an outline of English grammar topics such as parts of speech, phrases, clauses, the correct usage of punctuation, and so on.
1. Press MENU.
2. Press LEARN.
3. Press or to highlight Grammar Guide and then press ENTER.
Each major section is composed of topics and sub-topics.
4. Press or to highlight the topic you want to study and then press ENTER.
5. If necessary, highlight the sub-topic you want and press ENTER.
6. Press SPACE or to read.
If a topic contains a quiz to help you review the rules described in that topic, the QUIZ Soft Key will be displayed. Press QUIZ to begin the quiz. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the quiz. To exit the quiz, press CLOSE.
7. Press FN and then press or to view the next or previous topic.
8. Press BACK to return to the list of topics.
9. Press CLEAR or MENU when done.

Using the SAT® Word List

The SAT® Word List is available to you to review and learn English words like those you might nd on the Scholastic Aptitude Test.
1. Press MENU.
2. Press LEARN.
3. Press or to highlight SAT® Word List, then press ENTER.
Press or to scroll through the SAT® Word List. You can also type a letter to go to the rst word beginning with that letter. For example, type gre to see gregarious.
Press ENTER at any word to view its denition. Press BACK to return to the list.

Using Exercises

Using Exercises, you can test your spelling and improve your vocabulary.
Speaking Spelling Bee
1. Press MENU.
2. Press EXER.
You can choose My Speaking Spelling Bee which uses words from My Vocabulary List or SAT® Speaking Spelling Bee which uses words from the SAT® Word List.
3. Press or to highlight the one you want, then press ENTER.
A word will be pronounced for you to spell. To hear the word again, press .
4. Type in the word you just heard and press ENTER to see if you spelled it right.
Press HINT to ash the word on the screen. Press QUIT to reveal the word.
5. Press DEFINITION to see the denition of the word.
Press BACK to return to Speaking Spelling Bee.
6. Press NEW for a new word.
7. Press END when done.
Flashcards
1. Press MENU.
2. Press EXER.
You can choose My Flashcards which uses words from My Vocabulary List or SAT® Flashcards which uses words from the SAT® Word List.
3. Press or to highlight the one you want, then press ENTER.
A word will appear on the screen for you to study or dene. If needed, press DEFINITION to see the denition. Press BACK to return to Flashcards.
4. Press NEW for a new word.
5. Press END when done.

Playing The Games

You have twelve fun games to choose from.
Changing Game Settings
Before you play, you can choose the source of the words or the skill level.
1. Press MENU.
2. Press GAMES.
3. Game Settings is highlighted. Press ENTER to select it.
4. Use or to move to Game Words or Skill Level.
Game Words chooses the source of the words: M-W’s 11th Collegiate Dictionary, SAT® Word List, or My Vocabulary List.
Skill Level determines how easy or dicult a
game is.
5. Use to open the drop-down menu.
6. Press or to highlight the option you want and then press ENTER.
7. Press BACK to return to the Games menu.
Selecting a Game
In the Games menu, use or to move the highlight to the game of your choice and press ENTER.
Getting Help in the Games
During any game you can read instructions by pressing HELP.
You can get a hint by pressing HINT or reveal the game word by pressing QUIT. Note: If you reveal the game word, you lose the round.
Using Phonebook,
Schedule and Memo
Adding Entries
1. Press MENU and then press TOOLS.
2. Press or to select Phone Book, Schedule or Memo and then press ENTER.
3. Press NEW.
4. Enter the appropriate information in the available elds.
Press or ENTER to advance to the next eld.
To erase a letter, press BACK. To type a capital, hold CAP and press a letter
key. To type a number, press a number key. To enter a special character (if permitted), press FN and then press a number key. You
can also press FN and then press to view a menu of special characters. Use the direction keys to select one and press ENTER.
In schedule or memo records, press when required to open a pop-up menu. In schedule records, this includes selecting the type of event, the time of the event and whether or not to set an alarm. In memos, this includes selecting a date. Use the navigation buttons to select your settings and then press ENTER.
5. When done, press SAVE to add the entry.
Press CLOSE to exit without saving the entry. You are asked to conrm the exit. Yes is highlighted. Press ENTER to exit without saving. Press to highlight No and then press ENTER to cancel the exit.
Viewing Entries
1. Press MENU and then press TOOLS.
2. Press or to select Phonebook, Schedule or Memo and then press ENTER.
3. Press or to select an entry.
4. Press ENTER to view the selected entry.
5. Press or to scroll through the available elds.
If a eld contains too much information than can t on the screen, it will display in a pop­up box while that eld is highlighted.
Press EDIT or DELETE to edit or delete the current entry.
Press CLOSE to exit.
Editing Entries
1. Press MENU and then press TOOLS.
2. Press or to select Phonebook, Schedule or Memo and then press ENTER.
3. Press or to select an entry.
4. Press EDIT to edit the selected entry.
5. Make your changes just as you would when adding an entry.
Press or ENTER to advance to the next eld.
Press or to move the cursor. To erase a
letter, press BACK.
6. Press SAVE when done.
Press CLOSE to exit without saving any changes.
Deleting Entries
1. Press MENU and then press TOOLS.
2. Press or to select Phonebook, Schedule or Memo and then press ENTER.
3. Press or to select an entry.
4. Press DELETE to remove the selected entry.
You are asked to conrm the deletion. No is highlighted. Press ENTER to cancel the deletion. Press to highlight Yes and then press ENTER to delete the word.
5. To delete all entries, press DEL ALL.
You are asked to conrm the deletion. No is highlighted. Press ENTER to cancel the deletion. Press to highlight Yes and then press ENTER to erase the list.
Using a Password
You can use a password to prevent unauthorized access to the phonebook, schedule, memos and class schedule. Warning! Always write the password in a safe, separate location. To protect your information, please make regular copies of your data on your PC. For more information on backing up and restoring your data, please see “Copying Files to Your Device”.
1. Press MENU and then press TOOLS.
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2. Press or to select Phonebook, Schedule, Memo or Class Schedule and then press ENTER.
3. Press PASSWD.
4. At the prompt, type a password of up to eight characters and press ENTER.
For security, each character will appear as *.
5. Re-enter the same password and press CONFIRM or ENTER.
If the passwords do not match, you must start over. The password you set will be requested whenever the Phonebook (or other protected feature) is selected.
6. To change the password, repeat Steps 1-5.
To disable the password, press ENTER at both password prompts.

Class Schedule

Adding Classes
1. Press MENU and then press TOOLS.
2. Press or to select Class Schedule and then press ENTER.
3. Press FN and then press or to set the tab to the desired day of the week. Then press or to select one of the 12 preset blocks of time in AM, PM, or Night.
4. Press EDIT to add a class.
5. Type a class name and press ENTER.
Press DETAILS to add a teacher, address, and memo.
Press or ENTER to advance to the next eld.
To erase a letter, press BACK. To type a capital, press CAP and then press a
letter key. To type a number, press a number key. To enter a special character (if permitted), press FN and then press a number key. You
can also press FN and then press to view a menu of special characters. Use the direction keys to highlight one and then press ENTER.
Press SAVE when you are nished adding details.
6. Continue adding classes until your class schedule is complete, then press SAVE.
Press DEL ALL to delete all classes. You are asked to conrm the deletion. Cancel is highlighted. Press ENTER to cancel the deletion. Press to highlight OK and then press ENTER to erase the schedule.
Press PASSWD to assign a password to your Class Schedule. Please see “Using a Password” in “Using Phonebook, Schedule and Memo”.
Viewing Your Schedule
1. Hold FN and then press or to change days.
2. Press or to scroll through the schedule.
3. Press ENTER or DETAILS to view any details of the highlighted class, then press BACK to return to the schedule.

Timer

1. Press MENU and then press TOOLS.
2. Press or to select Timer and then press ENTER.
3. Press SETUP.
4. Press to open a calendar.
A calendar is displayed.
5. Use the direction keys to select a target date (day, month, and year) and then press ENTER.
6. Press to go to the event eld.
7. Type an event title.
8. Press START when nished.
The Timer screen will then display how long it will be until the day of the event.
9. Press CLOSE when done. Press RESET to clear the scheduled event.

Stopwatch

1. Press MENU and then press TOOLS.
2. Press or to select Stopwatch and then press ENTER.
3. When ready, press START to begin timing.
The stopwatch begins counting time in hundredths of a second (HH:MM:SS.ss).
4. Press PAUSE to allow for adjustments.
For example, a time-out, caution ag, or other non-event pause. Press CONTINUE when ready to resume where the stopwatch left o.
5. Press LAP as the participant reaches the end of each lap or portion of the event.
Up to six (6) split times are recorded.
6. Press PAUSE to view the nal time.
7. Press RESET to start over again.

Using the Clock

The clock displays both home time and world time in your selected format. You can use the clock to check the time in dierent cities around the world.
1. Press MENU and then press TOOLS.
2. Press or to select Clock and then press ENTER.
The current time and date is displayed for the selected home and world cities.
3. Press CLOSE when done.
Setting the Date and Time
1. While viewing the clock, press SETUP.
2. Adjust the date and time for your home
city.
Press or to change the current setting. Press or to move between the elds. While setting the clock, press 24 HR (or 12
HR) to toggle between a 12- and 24-hour clock.
3. Press SAVE when done.
Press CLOSE to exit without saving any changes.
Changing Cities
1. Press CITY.
The home city is highlighted.
2. Press ENTER to change the home city.
Or you can press and then press ENTER to change the world city.
A menu of cities is displayed.
3. Press or to highlight the city you
want.
You can also type the rst few letters of a city name to go directly to that part of the list.
Press BACK to exit without selecting a new city.
4. Press ENTER to select the highlighted
city.
The new city will be displayed, along with the appropriate time for that new city.
While selecting a city, press DST ON (or DST OFF) to toggle daylight saving time (DST) on or o.
5. Press SAVE when done.
Press CLOSE to exit without saving any changes.

Using the Calculator

Your device also includes a scientic calculator that allows you to perform advanced calculations.
1. Press MENU and then press TOOLS.
2. Press or to select Calculator and then press ENTER.
3. Perform your calculation.
Press CLEAR or AC to clear all calculations. Press CE to clear only the current number.
Press ENTER to complete the calculation.
Press... To... T(.) type a decimal point M(+/-) change the number from positive to
negative or vice versa
Y(+) add numbers U(-) subtract numbers I(x) multiply numbers O(÷) divide numbers
Advanced Calculations
Press... To... N(1/x) calculate a reciprocal X(√x) calculate a square root Z(x2) square a number. C(xy) calculate x raised to the yth
power. For example, press 3, C, 2, then ENTER to calculate 3
raised to the power of 2.
F(i n v ) + C(y√x) calculate the yth root of x. For
example, press 4, F, C, 8, 1 then ENTER to calculate the 4th root of 81.
R(%) calculate percentages. For
example, press 2, 5, I(x), 2, 0, R, then ENTER to calculate the value of 20% of 25.
A(sin) calculate the SIN of an angle.
For example, press A, 3, 0, CAP, 0, then ENTER to calculate the SIN of a 30 degree angle.
F(i n v ) + A(sin) calculate an inverse SIN S(cos) calculate the COS of an angle.
For example, press S, 6, 0, CAP, 0, then ENTER to calculate the
COS of a 60 degree angle.
F(i n v ) + S(cos) calculate an inverse COS D(tan) calculate the TAN of an
angle. For example, press D, 4, 5, CAP, 0, then ENTER to calculate the TAN of a 45 degree angle.
F(i n v ) + D(tan) calculate an inverse TAN Q(log) calculate logarithms W(10x) calculate 10 to the xth power E(ln) calculate natural logarithms P(π) inputs the numerical value of π
into an equation
B(n!) calculate the factorial of n V(e x p ) calculate the constant e raised
to the specied power. e is the base of the natural logarithm.
Using the Calculator Memory
Try the following equation to practice using the calculator memory:
(32 x 12) - (8 x 8) = 320
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1. Press CLEAR or AC to clear the calculator, if necessary.
2. Press K(m c ) to clear the calculator memory, if necessary.
3. Type 32, press I(x), type 12 and then press ENTER.
4. Press G(m+) to add the result to memory.
m indicates a number is stored in memory.
5. Press CLEAR or AC.
6. Type 8, press I(x), type 8 and then press ENTER.
7. Press H(m-) to subtract the result from the number stored in memory.
8. Press CLEAR or AC.
9. Press J(m r ) to retrieve the number from memory.

Using the Metric Converter

1. Press MENU and then press TOOLS.
2. Press to select Metric Converter and then press ENTER.
3. Press or to select a conversion category.
4. Press or to select a unit of measure.
5. Type a number.
As you type, the other units display their converted values. To type a decimal, press
T(.). Use BACK to delete a number.
6. Press CLEAR or NEW to reset all values and perform another conversion.

Using the Currency Converter

1. Press MENU and then press TOOLS.
2. Press to select Currency Converter and then press ENTER.
3. Press or to select a currency.
4. Type the amount you have in the highlighted currency.
The amount you type is automatically converted to the listed currencies according to the saved exchange rates.
5. Press NEW or CLEAR to clear a conversion.
Adjusting Exchange Rates
1. Press SETUP.
2. Press or to select an exchange rate
you want to change.
Each exchange rate is based upon the equivalent to 1 US Dollar.
3. Press CLEAR to clear the selected rate.
4. Enter a new exchange rate.
5. Adjust as many rates as you want.
6. Press SAVE.
Press CLOSE to exit without saving your changes.
Press DEFAULT to reset all exchange rates to their default values.

Using Personal Dictionaries

Use the Personal Dictionary feature to view any .csv formatted personal dictionaries that you have imported to your device from a PC. For more information about importing dictionaries to your device, please see “Copying Files to Your Device”.
1. Press MENU.
2. Press LEARN.
2. Press to select Personal Dictionary and then press ENTER.
Any .csv les you have imported to your device appear in a list.
3. Press or to select the dictionary you want to view and then press ENTER.
You see the list of entries contained in the selected dictionary.
4. Press or to select the entry you want to view.
You can also type letters to go directly to that part of the list.
5. Press ENTER to view the selected entry.
6. Press CLOSE or CLEAR when done.

Connecting Your Device

Your device has a built-in USB port and comes with a cable to connect it to your desktop or laptop PC. When looking at the keyboard, the USB port is on the left side of your device, next to the power key: .
1. Turn on your device.
2. Connect the wide end of the included USB cable to a USB port on your PC and the smaller end to the USB port on your device.
You see a “Franklin connects” icon on the screen of your device when it is properly connected to your PC. The keyboard on your device is now disabled.
The rst time you plug your device into your PC, software drivers must install. This happens automatically. When the drivers are installed your PC will let you know that your device is ready to use. A window may also be opened displaying the available folders on your device. If you need to nd it, look for a drive labeled “Removable Disk”.

Copying Files to Your Device

Your device is not limited to the books it comes with. You can transfer personal dictionaries. You can also save copies of your data to another location on your PC to backup important information.
Try copying a personal dictionary to your device.
1. Make sure your device is connected to your PC.
See “Connecting Your Device” for more information.
2. On your PC, use Windows Explorer to nd the drive labelled “Removable Disk” and double-click it to open it.
3. Double-click “PersonalDict” to open that folder.
4. Navigate on your PC to where you store .csv les.
Or you can create a custom dictionary using a spreadsheet or database application. Note: Custom dictionaries should be created with the following structure:
word-1 denition for word-1
word-2 denition for word-2
... ...
Important: When you save the le, please be sure to select “CSV (comma delimited) (*.csv)” format.
The le name you give the le is exactly how it will display on your device.
5. Right-click the .csv le you want to copy to your device and then click “Copy” from the pop-up menu.
6. Right-click in the “PersonalDict” window and then click “Paste” from the pop-up menu.
7. Repeat steps 4 through 6 to copy additional les to your device.
8. Close the open folders.
9. Unplug the USB cable from your PC and the device.
10. Press MENU and then press LEARN.
11. Press to highlight Personal Dictionary and then press ENTER.
About Your Device Folders
When you access your device on your PC, an assortment of folders are available to you depending on which features you have used.
Remember, “PersonalDict” is always the location to save any .csv formatted personal dictionaries so they appear on your device.
Any other available folders will contain the saved material from My Vocabulary List, the Phone book and other features.
Backing Up Your Data
Because you have access to the folders in which any information you enter is saved, you can backup this important information on your PC. While your device is connected to your PC, right-click any or all of those folders and then click “Copy”. Find a location on your PC where you want to save this information, right-click in that window and then click “Paste” to save the information.
Restoring Your Data
If you accidentally erase information or it is lost while replacing the batteries, you can restore any important information you have previously saved to your PC. Connect your device to your PC. Next, nd the location on your PC where you saved a backup copy of your information. Right-click on those les or folders and click “Copy”. Click the window containing your device’s folders, right-click and then click “Paste” from the pop-up menu. You can then re-access your previously saved information.
Specications
Model SCD-2100N: Speaking Merriam- Webster’s Collegiate® Dictionary, 11th Edition
•Batteries: two AAA
•Size: 4 x 3 x 0.76 in
•Weight: 4.2 oz
© 2003-2009 Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc., Burlington, N.J. 08016-4907 U.S.A. All rights reserved.
© 2003-2008 Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. All rights reserved.
© 2009 Acapela Group S.A. All rights reserved. U.S. Patents: 5,007,019; 5,203,705; 5,396,606;
5,497,474 ISBN 978-1-59074-496-3

Recycling and Disposal

Device Disposal
This device should be disposed through your local electronic product recycling system – do not throw into the trash bin.
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Packaging Disposal
Please save this User’s Guide and all packing materials, as they contain important information. In case of disposal, please refer to your local recycling system.
Battery Disposal
Do not dispose of batteries with normal household waste. Please obey your local regulations when disposing of used batteries.
This unit may change operating modes, lose information stored in memory, or fail to respond due to electrostatic discharge or electrical fast transients. Normal operation of this unit may be re-established by pressing the reset key, by pressing , or by removing and replacing the batteries.

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 modications 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 o 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
dierent 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 modications to this equipment. Such modications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Except as specically provided herein, Franklin makes no warranty of any kind, express or implied, with respect to this product.

Limited Warranty (U.S. only)

LIMITED WARRANTY, DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES, AND LIMITED REMEDY
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Warranty Service: If you think your product is defective, call Franklin’s Customer Service Desk, 1-800-266-5626, 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 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 a lengthy delay in the processing of your return. Franklin strongly recommends using a trackable form of deliver to Franklin for your return.
Limited Warranty
(EU and Switzerland)
Notwithstanding the disclaimer of warranties above, this product, excluding batteries and liquid crystal display (LCD), is guaranteed by Franklin to be free of defects in materials or workmanship 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 in workmanship or materials during that time.
This warranty explicitly excludes defects due to misuse, accidental damage, or wear and tear. This warranty does not aect the consumer’s statutory rights.
Limited Warranty (outside
U.S., EU and Switzerland)
Notwithstanding the disclaimer of warranties above, this product, excluding batteries and liquid crystal display (LCD), is guaranteed by Franklin to be free of defects in materials or workmanship 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 in workmanship or materials during that time.
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 warranty does not aect the consumer’s statutory rights.
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