Franklin TGA-495, Electronic Publishers User Manual

TGA-495

User’s Guide

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TGA-495

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Key Guide

Function Keys

Located on the bottom

of the unit, turns the unit on or off.

At the translation entry

screen, displays the list of source languages.

At the translation entry

screen, displays the list of target languages.

When viewing a

translation, pronounces the source translation.

When viewing a

translation, pronounces the target translation.

Goes to the Contact List.

Goes to the Games

menu.

Goes to the MP3 player.

Goes to the translation

entry screen.

Goes to the list of phrase

categories.

Toggles between the

calculator and converter.

Toggles between the

clock and alarm mode.

Goes to the voice memo

start page.

Goes to the list of saved

voice memos.

Deletes the currently

selected voice memo.

At an input field, toggles

the symbols menu on and off the screen.

Key Guide Key Guide

Toggles between all caps

and mixed caps input.

Displays the Setup

menu.

Returns to your previous

location.

Toggles the backlight on

or off.

Cycles through the

available accents for the letter to the left of the cursor. In Korean or Russian input fields, toggles between the multiple characters for keys that contain two characters.

Clears an input field.

Types a space.

Searches for a

translation, performs a calculation, selects an item, plays/stops an MP3 file, or confirms a deletion.

Direction Keys

Moves in the indicated

direction. In a list, press

) or down ( ) to

up ( highlight the previous or next item. Press the center ( highlighted item. In the clock, press to the previous or next home city. In the clock, press left ( ( previous or next world

) to select the

or to go

) or right

) to go to the

Key Guide Key Guide

city. In a translator entry,

or to move to

press the next entry. When playing an MP3, press

to adjust the

or volume and press

to go to the previous or next song in the list. Press

to play or stop

playing the song.

Scrolls to the next page,

goes to the next phrase, or goes to the next translation in the word list.

Scrolls to the previous

page, goes to the previous phrase, or goes to the previous translation in the word list.

Press the control wheel

up to increase the

volume in the mp3 player or change to the previous home city in the clock. Press the wheel down to decrease the volume in the mp3 player or change to the next home city in the clock. In other locations, the control wheel behaves similarly to press the control wheel

- press the control

up, wheel down, and press the control wheel in.

Key Guide Key Guide

Calculator Keys

Adds

Subtracts

Multiplies

Divides

Q–P Types numbers. G(+/-) Changes the number on

the screen to a negative or positive number.

H(√x) Calculates a square root. J(x) Squares a number. K(1/x) Calculates a reciprocal.

L(%) Calculates a percentage. M(.) Inserts a decimal point.

M+) Adds the number on the

screen to the number stored in memory.

M–) Subtracts the number on

the screen from the number stored in memory.

MR) Recalls the number

stored in memory.

MC) Clears the memory.

Understanding Your Device

Microphone

Screen in lid

Power On/Off

Screen in lid: The screen of your device is contained in the lid. To expose

the keyboard, the lid must be moved up. Apply light pressure with your thumbs to the bottom of the device until you hear the lid move past the catch. Continue pushing the lid until you hear a snap, indicating that the lid can go no further.

Microphone : The microphone is located at the upper right corner of the top of the device, just above the Power: The power button is located on the bottom of the device, to the

right side of the device.

key.

Understanding Your Device

Control Wheel

USB Port

Speaker: The speaker is located in the upper right corner on the back of

your device. For best results, do not cover the speaker. Headphone Jack: The headphone jack is located on the bottom right side of

your device, when looking at the back. The headphone jack is designed for

2.5 mm, 32 ohm impedance stereo headphones. Caution: monophonic headphones will not work with this unit.

USB port: The USB port is a standard 5-pin mini-B type port. It is located on the bottom left side of your device, when looking at the back. Plug the provided USB cable into this port to connect your device to your PC when your device is turned on. When your device is turned off, connect your device to your PC to charge its battery. In addition, you can charge your device’s rechargeable battery using the provided AC/DC adapter/charger with a USB 5-pin mini-B type connector. Plug the small end into your device and the other end into a power source. The AC/DC adapter requires regulated 5 volts output of at least 500 milliamperes.

Control Wheel: The selection wheel is located on the upper left side of your device, when looking at the back.

Speaker

Headphone Jack

Resetting Your Device

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

1. 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 the unit, below the speaker.

Warning! Pressing the reset button with more than light pressure may permanently disable your product. In addition, resetting the product resets the settings to their default settings and may erase any recently entered data.

Battery Information

Your TGA-495 uses a rechargeable battery of capacity 530 mAH. Battery power lasts for about 1 week of normal translator use or 6 hours of continuous MP3 music play. When you see the low battery warning, please recharge your battery. The first time you use your device, it requires approximately 3 hours of charging before use. Thereafter, your device can take up to 6 hours for a full charge. Follow these instructions to recharge the battery.

1. Find the USB cable or AC adapter included with your device.

2. Make sure your device is turned off.

3. Plug the wide end of the USB cable into a USB port on your PC and the smaller end of the USB cable into the USB port on your device.

If you are using the AC adapter, plug one end into a power source and the USB end into the USB port on your device. The battery icon is displayed with the power bars filling the battery from right to left. When the battery is completely charged, the battery icon will stay solid. Note: It generally takes about 4 hours to completely recharge the battery.

Battery Precautions

• If the device is left unused for a long period of time, the battery may lose its charge. Please recharge the battery following the steps outlined above in order to use your device.

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

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:

• Do not drop, crush, bend, or apply excessive force to the device.

• Do not use excessive force when sliding the top of the device up to expose its keyboard. Do not attempt to do remove the top of the device.

• Do not expose your device to moisture, extreme temperatures or other adverse conditions. Avoid storing it in damp, humid or wet places. It is not waterproof.

• Clean the device by wiping it with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use harsh chemicals.

• If the device is left unused for a long period of time, the battery may lose its charge. Please recharge the battery following the steps outlined above in order to use your device.

Getting Started

Before you can use your device, the battery must be charged for approximately 3 hours. You can do this by connecting your device to your PC using the provided USB cable or by connecting your device to a power source using the provided AC adapter. For instructions on attaching the device to your computer or a power source, please see “Battery Information” on page 9.

Once your device is charged, turn your device on. The first time you use this translator, and any time you reset your device, you must set the message language. The message language is the language of screen instructions and menu items.

You can select one of the following 12 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, or Turkish. Press the language you want and then press After you select the message language, the Settings menu displayed.

or to highlight

Changing the Settings

Your TGA-495 allows you to adjust the volume, adjust the shutoff time, set the clock, turn a key tone on or off, change the device language, adjust the contrast, check your battery life, and view how much memory is available.

1. Press

The Setup menu is displayed with Volume highlighted.

2. Press

Volume, Clock Setup, Device Language, Shutoff Time, Memory, Battery, Contrast or Key Tone.

Volume determines the loudness of the speaker during the playback of translations, phrases, voice memos and songs.

Clock Setup displays the Clock Setup menu and allows you to format your clock.

or to highlight

Device Language allows you to change the message language, that is, the language used for all screen instructions and menu items. Shutoff Time sets how long this translator stays on if you forget to turn it off. Memory displays how much device memory is available. Battery displays how much battery power remains. Contrast determines how dark or light the screen is. Key Tone allows you to hear a tone every time you press a key.

3. Press

or to change the

current setting to your choice. Note: When Clock Setup is

highlighted, press to the Clock Setup menu and set the clock. Battery and Memory are displayed for your information only and are not settings that can be adjusted.

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