Franklin SCD-787-BL6, SCD-787, SCG-787 User Manual

Speaking Executive

Dictionary with Thesaurus

SCD-787

USER’S GUIDE

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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................	4
Using the Special Features ........................	6
Key Guide ....................................................	8
Installing Batteries ......................................	12
Installing Book Cards .................................	14
Selecting a Book .........................................	15
Using Function Keys in Book Cards ........	16
Using the Main Menu ..................................	17
Viewing a Demonstration or Tutorial ........	18
Changing the Settings ...............................	20
Finding Dictionary Entries .........................	22
Hearing Words ............................................	26
Using the Thesaurus ..................................	28
Viewing Confusables ..................................	30
Highlighting Words .....................................	31
Finding Letters in Words ...........................	33

Using Learning Tools .................................	35
Using My Word List ....................................	41
Using Signs, Symbols and Tables ............	46
Playing Games ............................................	48
Using the Clock ..........................................	61
Using the Databank ....................................	62
Using the Calculator ...................................	66
Using the Metric Converter ........................	68
Using the Currency Converter ..................	69
Transferring Words Between Books .........	70
Resetting Your Unit ....................................	71
Copyrights, Trademarks, and Patents ......	72
Disclaimer of Warranties ............................	72
FCC Notice ..................................................	73
Limited Warranty (U.S. only) .....................	74
Limited Warranty (EU and Switzerland) ....	76
Limited Warranty (outside U.S.,
EU and Switzerland) ....................................	76

Introduction

Welcome to the world of Franklin. This Franklin model is specially designed to sit on your desk and is a powerful, electronic reference with a builtin dictionary, plus one slot in the bottom for a BOOKMAN® Book Card. With the 11th Edition of

Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, you can:

•find over 200,000 words with comprehensive definitions, most of which contain parts of speech and usage examples;

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

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

•hear the pronunciation of headwords and definitions;

•use the Grammar Guide, a comprehensive outline of English grammar that includes fun quizzes and lessons;

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

•use the MatchMaker function to find words of

whose spelling you are unsure, or to help

solve crossword puzzles;

•browse the SAT* Word List, which contains words most commonly found on the Scholastic Assessment Test;

•improve your spelling and vocabulary using the Learning Tools;

•create your own list of study words in My Word List;

•play 12 fun and educational games, including

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

This model includes an organizer that features a clock, databank, calculator, metric converter and currency converter. 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.

*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.

Using the Special Features

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

Speakers

Function Keys

Function Keys: Each of these keys corresponds to the dictionary or organizer function that appears directly above it on the screen.

Speakers: The speakers are located on the front of the unit, on either side of the screen.

Battery Compartment: The battery compartment is located on the bottom of the unit. It holds two C batteries.

USB

Port

Headphone

Jack

RESET

Volume Control

Battery Compartment

Book

Card

Slot

Book Card Slot: The card slot is located on the bottom of the unit. It enables you to read electronic books purchased from franklin.com and is compatible with most BOOKMAN and BMC cards. Volume Control: The dial, located under the headphone jack, controls the volume of the speaker or headphones.

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: Plug in a USB cable here to connect the Collegiate Dictionary to your PC.

Key Guide

Dictionary Keys†

DICT Goes to the dictionary. THES Goes to the thesaurus. GAMES Goes to the Games menu.

LEARN Goes to the Learning Tools menu. CONF Displays Confusables for an entry.

	Organizer Keys†
CLOCK Goes to the Clock.
DATA	Goes to the Databank menu.
CALC	Goes to the Calculator.
CONV	Goes to the Converter.
CURR	Goes to the Currency Converter.

Function Keys

Turns your unit on or off.

Goes to the dictionary Word Entry screen, except in the organizer. Clears the Calculator. In the Metric Converter and Databank, goes to its main menu.

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

†Each unlabeled key beneath the screen corresponds to the function displayed at the bottom of the screen directly above that key. Press the corresponding key to perform the function you want.

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

Says a word.

Goes to the organizer: Clock, Databank, Calculator, Metric Converter and Currency Converter.

Displays the main menu for the dictionary.

Displays a help message.

At a Word Entry screen, types a ? to stand for a letter in a word. At a menu, displays a menu item. At a dictionary entry, displays the headword. In games, reveals the word and forfeits the game.

In the Databank entry screen, types an underscore.

Exits the book you were reading.

Shifts to type capital letters and punctuation marks.

Shifts to allow prev, next, pg up, pg down and to type a hyphen (-).

	Combination Keys*
+	Speaks a definition.
+	At a dictionary entry, pages up or
/	down.
+	At a dictionary entry, displays the
/	next or previous entry.
+	Transfers a word between books.
+J	Types a hyphen.
+M	In the Databank entry screen,
	types @.
+	Types an apostrophe.
+	Types a slash.
+	At the Word Entry screen, types
	an asterisk to stand for a series of
	letters in a word. In games, gives
	a hint.
	*Hold the first key while pressing the second.

	Direction Keys
	Move in the indicated direction, left
	( ), right ( ), up ( ), or down ( ).
	At menus and dictionary entries,
	pages down. At the Word Entry
	screen, types a space.
	Calculator Keys
A(1/X)	Calculates a reciprocal.
S(√ X)	Calculates a square root.
D(X2)	Squares a number.
F(%)	Calculates a percentage.
G(.)	Inserts a decimal point.
H(+)	Adds two values.
J(-)	Subtracts one value from another.
K(x)	Multiplies two values.
L(÷)	Divides one value by another.
Z(+/-)	Changes the number on the screen
X(M+)	to a negative or positive number.
X(M+)	Adds the number to the number
C(M-)	stored in the memory.
C(M-)	Subtracts the number from the
V(MR)	number stored in the memory.
V(MR)	Recalls the number stored in the
B(MC)	memory.
B(MC)	Clears the memory.
	Clears the calculation(s).

Installing Batteries

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

1.Turn your unit off and turn it over.

2.Lift the battery cover on the back of your unit by pushing up on the catches.

+	C	_
		_

+	C	_
		_

3.Remove the old batteries, if necessary.

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

5.Replace the battery cover.

Warning: If the batteries wear-out completely, or if you take more than a few seconds while changing the batteries, any information that was entered in the built-in book or book card may be erased. You should always keep written copies of your important information.

Battery disposal: Do not dispose of batteries with normal household waste. Please obey your local regulations when disposing of used batteries.

Battery Precautions

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

•Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the device before being charged.

•Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.

•Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used.

•The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.

•Do not expose batteries to direct heat or try to take batteries apart. Follow the battery manufacturer’s instructions for battery use.

•Always remove a weak or dead battery from the device.

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

•Should a battery leak, the device may become damaged. Clean the battery compartment immediately, avoiding contact with your skin.

•Keep batteries out of reach of small children. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately.

Installing Book Cards

Your unit contains a built-in dictionary. You can purchase more titles on BOOKMAN® Book Cards at www.franklin.com. To install a book card, follow these steps.

1.Turn your unit off and turn it over.

2.Remove the blank protector or any other book card that might be installed.

3.Align the tabs on the book card with the notches in the slot.

4.Press the book card down until it snaps into place.

Warning: Never install or remove a book card while your unit is on. Any information that was entered in the built-in book or book card will be erased.

Selecting a Book

Once a book card is installed in the unit, you can select the book you want to use.

1.Turn your unit on.

2.Press CARD.

Icons appear for each available book. The built-in book is highlighted.

3.Press or to highlight your selection.

4.Press ENTER to select it.

5.Press CARD to return to the Card menu.

BOOKMAN Card Troubleshooting

Make sure your book card is installed correctly. If your card is performing erratically, follow the reset instructions in “Resetting Your Unit” on page 71. If this does not fix the problem, remove the card and then remove the white rubber strip located between the two metal pins. Clean the rubber strip with your fingers and then replace it making sure it is completely in its notch.

Using Function Keys in Book Cards

The function keys appear beneath the screen of your unit. These keys correspond in the order listed to the dictionary and organizer keys at the bottom of the screen. The dictionary function keys change with the book card. The organizer function keys are unaffected. Note: Once you access the organizer from a book card, you will exit the book card. You must press CARD and select your book card to return to it.

The function keys on your unit correspond to the function keys on your card as illustrated below.

		This key
	Function	may not
	Function	be
	keys on	be
	keys on	assigned
	unit	assigned
	unit	a function
		a function
		when
		using a
		book
		card.
	Function
	keys on
	book card

Using the Main Menu

When you press MENU, you will see eight icons. Use these to quickly take you to different parts of your dictionary. Use the arrow keys to highlight the icon you want and press ENTER.

Understanding the Menu

Goes to the dictionary Word Entry screen.

Goes to the thesaurus Word Entry screen.

Goes to Learning Tools.

Goes to the Games menu.

Goes to the Grammar Guide.

Goes to Signs, Symbols and Tables.

Goes to My Word List.

Goes to the Tools menu.

Viewing a Demonstration or Tutorial

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

1. Press MENU.

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

3.Press to highlight either Tutorial or View Demo and press ENTER.

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

To go to the main menu, press MENU.

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

Learn a 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 different headword and definition. If you wish to turn this feature on, press MENU.

Highlight and press ENTER. Press ENTER again to select Settings. Use or to turn the feature on or off and press CLEAR when done.

Follow the Arrows

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

Help is Always at Hand

You can view a help message at any screen by pressing HELP. Press or to read. To exit help, press BACK.

Changing the Settings

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

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

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

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

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

1. Press MENU.

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

The Tools menu appears and Settings will be highlighted.

3. Press ENTER to select it.

4.Press or to move to Learn a Word, Contrast, Shutoff, or Type Size.

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

6.Press ENTER when done.

Press CLEAR to return to the dictionary Word Entry screen.

Finding Dictionary Entries

1.Press DICT.

Or you can press MENU, highlight and press ENTER.

The Word Entry screen appears.

2.Type a word (for example, elicit).

This is the dictionary Word Entry screen. To erase a letter, press BACK. To type a capital, hold CAP and press a letter key. To type a hyphen, hold FN and press J. Press to hear the word pronounced.

3. Press ENTER to view the definition.

4.Press or SPACE to read the definition.

Hold FN and press to hear the definition.

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

5.Press CLEAR when done.

Understanding Definitions

Dictionary entries consist of headwords, parts of speech, and definitions. Other forms of the word may follow the headword. After the translation or definition, you may see a list of usage examples.

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