Franklin TG-470 User Manual
User’s Guide
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TG-470
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Key Guide
Function Keys
Goes to the Translator Entry screen. In
the Translator toggles between the
Source and Target languages.
Goes to the Phrases menu.
Goes to the Databank menu.
Goes to the Calculator.
Goes to the Converter menu.
Toggles between Home and World Time.
Goes to the Games menu.
Turns the unit on or off.
Cycles through the 12 available symbols.
Goes to the Settings menu.
Shifts to type capital letters and
punctuation marks.
In the Translator, returns to the Entry
screen. At the entry screen, clears the
typed letters. In the Calculator, clears all
entries. In the Converter, Databank and
Games, goes to the main menu.
Cycles through the available accents.
Goes back one step. Erases a letter at
the Entry screens.
At menus and Translator entries, pages
down. At data entry screens, enters a
space.
Enters a word or selects an item. In the
Calculator, performs a calculation. In the
Databank goes to the number field.
Direction Keys
Move in the indicated direction.
Goes to the next entry.
Goes to the previous entry.
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
K(x)/L(÷)or divides numbers.
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 memory.
C(
M
–) Subtracts the number on the screen from
the number stored in memory.
V(MR) Recalls the number stored in memory.
B(
MC
) Clears the memory.
Getting Started
Your TG-470 is powered by one CR2032, 3-volt
battery. Before using the device, gently pull the
battery insulation tab to remove it. Use a paper
clip to gently press the RESET button on the
back of the device. See “Resetting Your TG470” for details.
Warning! Pressing the RESET button with
more than light pressure may permanently
disable the device.
Replacing the Battery
Replace the battery when you see the low
battery indicator.
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.
Follow these instructions to install or replace
the battery.
1. Turn the unit off and then turn it over.
2. Gently push the tab on the battery cover and
pull the cover off.
3. Use a paper clip, if necessary, to remove the
old battery.
4. Install the new battery positive side facing up
in place of the old battery.
Note: Do not remove the foam protector from
the other battery slot or attempt to install a
battery there. Your device only functions with
the battery where it was pre-installed.
5. Replace the battery cover.
To Set or Change the Message Language
The first time you use this translator, you must
set the Message language. The Message
language is the language of screen instructions
and menu items.
Press the letter for the language you want: E
for English, F for French, D for German, I for
Italian, S for Spanish, N for Dutch, P for
Portuguese, R for Russian, C for
Czechoslovakian, M for Hungarian, O for
Polish and T for Turkish.
To change the Message language, follow the
steps below.
1. Press .
2. Use to highlight Message Language and
press ENTER to select it.
3. Use to move the highlight to the language
you want.
4. Press ENTER to select it.
To Set Source and Target Languages
The Source (From:) language is the language
in which you enter a word at the Translator
Entry screen. The Target (To:) language is the
language in which you wish to view the
translation. To select Source and Target
languages, do the following.
1. Press .
2. Press ENTER to select Language.
The From language flashes.
3. Use or to select the Source language
and press ENTER or .
The To language flashes.
4. Use or to select the Target language
and press ENTER.
5. Press to return to the Translator Entry
screen.
You can toggle between the Source and Target
languages at the Translator Entry screen by
pressing .
To Change the Settings
When using this translator, you can adjust the
screen contrast, the shutoff time and the type
size. The shutoff time is how long your TG-470
stays on if you forget to turn it off.
1. Press .
2. Press or to highlight the item you
want and press ENTER to select it.
3. Use the arrow keys to adjust the selected
setting.
4. Press ENTER to confirm the change.
Press BACK to leave the setting unchanged.
5. Press to return to the Translator Entry
screen.
Using the Clocks
The clock lets you set a Home Time and view
local times in 45 cities around the world. You
must set the Home Time before viewing World
Times as World Times are based on Home
Time.
To Set Home Time
1. Press .
You see Home City on the screen.
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 toggle 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 CLEAR or BACK to exit setting mode.
To View World Time
1. Press until you see World City.
2. Press or to view the date and time in
the list of available cities.
You can also set a city to be the World City you
first view when you enter World Time.
1. Press until you see World City.
2. Press S to enter Setting Mode.
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 CLEAR or BACK to exit setting mode.
CITY ABBREVIATION CITY ABBREVIATION
LONDON LON SINGAPORE SIN
LISBON LIS TOKYO TYO
PARIS PAR ADELAIDE ADL
BERLIN BER SYDNEY SYD
ROME ROM GUAM GUM
AMSTERDAM AMS NOUMEA NOU
BARCELONA BCN WELLINGTON WLG
MADRID MAD AUCKLAND AKL
BRUSSELS BRU TONGA TNG
HELSINKI HEL MIDWAY ISLANDS MID
CAIRO CAI HONOLULU HNL
MOSCOW MOW ANCHORAGE ANC
RIYADH RUH LOS ANGELES LAX
TEHRAN THR DENVER DEN
DUBAI DXB CHICAGO CHI
KABUL KBL NEW YORK NYC
KARACHI KHI TORONTO YYZ
DELHI DEL CARACAS CCS
DHAKA DAC RIO DE JANEIRO RIO
YANGON RGN MID ATLANTIC MAT
BANGKOK BKK FERNANDO DE NOAH FER
BEIJING BEI AZORES ISLANDS AZO
HONG KONG HKG
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