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Advanced 6-Language
European Translator West
User’s Guide
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Key Guide
Function Keys
Goes to the word entry screen to
translate words.
Goes to the phrases menu.
Toggles between the two
currently selected input and
translation languages.
Goes to the Organizer menu,
where you can access the
TWE-119D
clock, databank, calculator, and
converter.
Goes to the Games menu.
Turns the product on or o.
Goes back or erases a typed
character.
Goes to the Settings menu, where
you can adjust the contrast,
the shuto time, the input
and translation languages, the
message language, and view the
demo.
Clears the search or stops the demo.
Goes to the word entry screen.
Clears the calculator. Returns to the
top of the Databank or Conversions
menu.
Types a space. After a space, press
or to cycle through the
available symbols: ‘ . -.
Enters a word. In the calculator
performs a calculation.
Direction Keys
Press the right ( ) or left ( )
part of the button to move the
cursor or scroll right or left. In a
conversion screen, press or
to change the direction of the
conversion. Press the up ( ) or
down ( ) part of the button to
scroll up or down. At the word
entry screen type a letter, then
press or to cycle through the
available capital, lowercase and
accented forms of the letter.
Calculator Keys
Q-P Type numbers.
A(1/x) Calculates a reciprocal.
S(√x) Calculates a square root.
D(x2) Squares a number.
F(%) Calculates a percentage.
G(.) Types a decimal point.
H(+) Adds two values.
J(-) Subtracts one value from another.
K(x) Multiplies two values.
L(÷) Divides one value from another.
Z(+/-) Changes the number on the
screen to a negative or positive
number.
X(m c ) Clears the memory.
C(m r ) Recalls the number stored in
memory.
V(m-) Subtracts the number from the
number stored in memory.
B(m+) Adds a number to memory.
For Your Information
Viewing a Demonstration ✓
You can view a demonstration of this
product to familiarize yourself with its
features. Press SETUP, use until you see
Demo and press ENTER. Press CLEAR at
any time to stop the demonstration.
Follow the Arrows ✓
The ashing arrows at the right of the
screen show which direction keys you can
press to view more words.
Adjusting the Screen Contrast ✓
Press SETUP. Contrast is on the screen.
Press ENTER to select it. Press or to
lighten or darken the screen contrast.
Auto-Shuto ✓
Your device will automatically shut o
after a few minutes if no key is pressed.
You can change how long your device
stays on. Press SETUP. Press until you
see Shuto and then press ENTER. Press
or until you see the time you want and
then press ENTER to set it.
Getting Started
Your TWE-119D is powered by one CR-2032,
3-volt lithium 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 Device” for details.
Warning! Pressing the reset button with more
than light pressure may permanently disable
your unit.
Setting the Message Language
The rst time you use this translator you are
prompted to select a message language.
Message Language is the language of all
menu items and messages in your device.
1. Press .
2. Press E for English, S for Español
(Spanish), F for Français (French), D for
Deutsch (German), I for Italiano (Italian),
or N for Nederlands (Dutch).
Changing the Message
Language
1. Press SETUP.
2. Press until you see Message Language
and then press ENTER.
3. Press or until you see the language
you want and then press ENTER.
Changing the Source and Target
Languages
1. Press SETUP.
2. Press until you see Language and
then press ENTER.
The “From” language ashes. This is the
source language for your translations.
3. Press or to select the language and
then press ENTER.
4. Press .
The “To” language ashes. This is the
target language for your translations.
5. Press or to select the language and
then press ENTER.
Replacing the Battery
Replace the battery when you see the low
battery indicator. Please have a small Phillips
screwdriver at hand before you follow the
steps below.
Warning! If the battery wears out completely,
or if you take more than a few seconds while
changing the battery, any user entered
information may be erased. You should
always keep written copies of your important
information.
1. Turn the unit o and turn it over.
2. Use the Phillips screwdriver to unscrew
the battery cover screw.
3. Push gently on the tab of the battery
cover to remove it.
4. Remove the old battery.
Note: Use a paper clip, if necessary, to
remove the old battery.
5. Install 1 new CR-2032 lithium battery
with positive polarity facing up.
Important: Be sure that the battery is
installed correctly. Wrong polarity may
damage the unit.
6. Replace the battery cover and secure it
with the screw.
Battery disposal: Do not dispose of batteries
with normal household waste. Please obey
your local regulations when disposing of used
batteries.
Battery Precautions
• Non-rechargeablebatteriesarenottobe
re-charged. Never recharge batteries that
come with the device.
• Rechargeablebatteriesaretoberemoved
from the device before being charged.
• Rechargeablebatteriesareonlytobe
charged under adult supervision.
• Onlybatteriesofthesameorequivalent
type as recommended are to be used.
• Thesupplyterminalsarenottobeshort-
circuited.
• Donotexposebatteriestodirectheat
or try to take batteries apart. Follow the
battery manufacturer’s instructions for
battery use.
• Alwaysremoveaweakordeadbattery
from the device.
• Toavoiddamagecausedbyleakageof
the battery uid, replace the battery or
batteries once every two years regardless
of how much the device has been used
during that time.
• Shouldabatteryleak,thedevicemay
become damaged. Clean the battery
compartment immediately, avoiding
contact with your skin.
• Keepbatteriesoutofreachofsmall
children. If swallowed, consult a physician
immediately.
Setting the Clock
This product features a home time clock and
a world time clock. After you set your home
time you can view local times around the
world.
Setting Home Time
1. Press ORG.
2. Clock is displayed. Press ENTER to
select it.
The home time clock is displayed. The
home time clock is dierentiated from the
world time clock by an asterisk (]) next to
the city abbreviation.
Press ENTER to toggle between the home
time and world time clocks.
3. Press S to enter setting mode.
4. Time format is displayed. Press ENTER
to select it.
Press or to cycle through the 12- and
24-hour Day/Month/Year formats.
Press ENTER to save your selection.
5. Press until you see Set DST and then
press ENTER.
Press or to choose On or O. Press
ENTER to select it. Note: “DST” stands for
Daylight Saving Time.
6. Press until you see Set time and then
press ENTER.
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.
7. Press until you see Set date and then
press ENTER.
Use and to move to the next or
previous eld. Use and to scroll to the
current day/month/year.
Press ENTER to set the date.
8. Press until you see Set city and then
press ENTER.
Press or until your local city is
displayed. Press ENTER to select it. Note:
To see a list of available cities, see the
appendix at the end of this User’s Guide.
9. Press BACK to exit setting mode.
Setting World Time
1. Press ORG.
2. Clock is displayed. Press ENTER to
select it.
You see the home time clock.
3. Press ENTER to see the world time
clock.
The absence of an asterisk (]) indicates
World time.
4. Press S to enter setting mode.
5. Set DST is displayed. Press ENTER to
select it.
Press or to choose On or O. Press
ENTER to select it.
6. Press until you see World City and
then press ENTER.
Press or until the city you want is
displayed. Press ENTER to select it. Note:
To see a list of available cities, see the
appendix at the end of this User’s Guide.
Note: The list of World Cities and their
abbreviations is in English.
7. Press BACK to exit setting mode.
Translating Words
You can use this translator to translate words
from a source language to a target language.
1. Press WORD.
The current source language is displayed.
Press LANG to toggle between the current
source and target language. You can
change the source and target languages
at any time. Please see “Changing the
Source and Target Languages” for more
information.
Type a word you want to look up. For
example, using English as the source
language, type the word train, then press
ENTER. “Found: 27” displays, followed by
the list of words and/or phrases. Press
or to select the desired word or phrase,
then press ENTER to see its translation.
To see a word or phrase that does not t
on the screen, press repeatedly.
2. Press BACK to return to the list.
3. Press CLEAR for a new search.
Typing Special Characters ✓
You can type accent marks, diacritical
marks, non-English letters, and capital
letters, but they are not needed to nd
matches.
Special characters can be typed by
rst typing the desired letter and then
repeatedly pressing or until the
desired character is displayed.
To type a punctuation mark, press SPACE
then press or repeatedly until the
desired character is displayed.
Correcting Misspellings ✓
If you misspell a word in any language, or
if you enter a word that is not contained
in this translator, a list of corrections is
displayed. Use or to scroll to a correctly
spelled word and press ENTER.
Translating Phrases
Note: The phrases in this product are listed in
the current source language.
1. Press PHRASE.
Use or to scroll to a category. For
example, choose Shopping.
Press LANG to toggle the list of categories
between the current source and target
language. You can change the source
and target languages at any time. Please
see “Changing the Source and Target
Languages” for more information.
2. Press ENTER.
Use or to scroll to a phrase, and press
ENTER to see its translation.
To see a phrase that does not t on the
screen, press repeatedly.
3. Press BACK to return to the list.
4. Press CLEAR to return to the category
menu.
Using the Databank
This product has a databank that can save as
many as 100 names and phone numbers. The
total amount of names and numbers that you
can save depends upon the number of characters
in each entry.
Adding Entries to the Phone List
1. Press ORG.
2. Press until you see Databank and
then press ENTER.
3. Press or , if necessary, until you see
New Entry and then press ENTER.
4. Type a name and then press ENTER.
Each name can contain up to 30
characters, including spaces, with letters
appearing as capitals.
To delete a character, press BACK.
To type a hyphen, an apostrophe or
a period press S PACE, then press
repeatedly until the desired character is
displayed.
Note: Accented characters are not
supported in the phone list.
5. Use the numbered keys to type a phone
number and then press ENTER.
The number keys are automatically active
in the number eld. To type a hyphen
or period, press S PACE, then press
repeatedly until the hyphen or period is
displayed.
Note: You cannot type letters in a phone
number.
Viewing Your Available Memory ✓
Your device tells you how much memory
you have left in the phone list. Press
ORG, press until you see Databank,
press ENTER and then press until you
see, Free: XX% to see how much memory
remains.
Viewing the Phone List
1. Press ORG.
2. Press until you see Databank and
then press ENTER.
3. Press or , if necessary, until you see
View List: ... and then press ENTER.
4. To view a name, type it or use or to
see the name you want.
Editing Phone List Entries
1. Press ORG.
2. Press until you see Databank and
then press ENTER.
3. Press or until you see Edit Entry and
then press ENTER.
4. Type the name you want to edit or use or
until you see it and then press ENTER .
Edit the name eld. Press or to move
the cursor. You can use BACK to delete
characters. Press ENTER to move to the
number eld. Edit the number eld and
press ENTER to save your changes.
To cancel the edit and return to the
Databank menu without saving changes,
press CLEAR.
Keep Copies of Important Data ✓
Warning! Your phone list information is
safely stored in memory as long as the
battery supplies power. However, if the
battery loses all power, this information may
be permanently lost. Always keep written
copies of your important information.
Deleting Entries from the Phone
List
1. Press ORG.
2. Press until you see Databank and
then press ENTER.
3. Press or until you see Delete Entry
and then press ENTER.
4. Type the name you want to edit or press
or until you see the entry you want
to delete.
5. Press ENTER.
6. Press Y to delete the entry or N to
cancel the deletion.
Erasing All Entries from the
Phone List
Warning! This procedure permanently erases
all the names and numbers in your phone list.
1. Press ORG.
2. Press until you see Databank and
then press ENTER.
3. Press or until you see Erase All Data
and then press ENTER.
4. Press Y to erase all the entries or N to
cancel the operation.
Using a Password
You can use a password to keep the
information in the databank private. The
password is requested when the unit is
turned on and the databank is accessed.
Password Warnings
Warning! After you set the password, you
must enter the password to access the
databank for the rst time during a session.
Always record your password and keep it in a
separate place.
If you forget the password, you must reset the
unit to access the databank.
Warning! Resetting the unit erases all userentered information. Always keep written
copies of your data.
If you have a reset button, use the end of a
straightened paperclip to gently press the
reset button.
If you do not have a reset button, or if the
unit does not reset after pressing the reset
button, remove the batteries, wait at least two
minutes, and then re-install them. For battery
instructions, see “Replacing the Battery”.
Setting the Password
1. Press ORG.
2. Press until you see Databank and
then press ENTER.
3. Press or until you see Set Password
and then press ENTER.
4. Type a password and then press ENTER.
Your password can have up to 8
characters.
You are prompted to retype your
password.
5. Type your password again exactly as
you did the rst time.
6. Press ENTER to conrm and enable your
password.
To test the password, press twice,
press ORG, press until you see Databank
and then press ENTER.
To disable the password, repeat Steps 1-3
above, and press ENTER when “Enter new
password” displays.
Using the Calculator
Making Calculations
1. Press ORG.
2. Press until you see Calculator and
then press ENTER.
3. Type a number.
You can type up to 10 digits.
To enter a negative number, use Z(+/-). To
type a decimal point, press G(.).
4. Press H(+), J(-), K(x), or L(÷) to add,
subtract, multiply, or divide.
5. Type another number.
6. Press ENTER.
Or press F(%) to calculate the percentage.
To calculate... Press...
reciprocals A(1/ x)
square roots S(√ x)
squares D(x2)
7. Press CLEAR to clear the calculator.
Using the Calculator Memory
Try the following equation to practice using
the calculator memory:
(32 x 12) - (8 x 8) = 320.
1. Press ORG.
2. Press until you see Calculator and
then press ENTER.
3. Press B(m c ) to clear the calculator
memory, if necessary.
4. Type 32, press K(x), type 12 and then
press ENTER.
5. Press X(m+) to add the result to
memory.
m indicates a number is stored in memory.
6. Type 8, press K(x), type 8 and then press
ENTER.
7. Press C(m-) to subtract the result from
memory.
8. Press V(m r ) to retrieve the number from
memory.
9. Press CLEAR to clear the current
calculations.
Using the Converter
The converter allows you to easily convert
measurments and currency.
Making Metric Conversions
1. Press ORG.
2. Press until you see Conversions and
then press ENTER.
3. Press or until you see the
conversion category you want and then
press ENTER.
If there is a sub-menu, repeat Step 3.
4. Type a number.
Press BACK to delete a number.
5. Press ENTER to convert it.
Press or to change the units you are
converting from and to.
6. Press CLEAR when done.
Making Currency Conversions
1. Press ORG.
2. Press until you see Conversions and
then press ENTER.
3. Press until you see Money and then
press ENTER.
Note: The rst time you use the currency
converter, you must set the exchange rate.
4. Press until you see Rate and then
press ENTER.
5. Enter an exchange rate.
The rate should be in units of the other
currency per one unit of the home currency
(n other/1 home). For example, to convert
between Euro and British Pounds, enter an
exchange rate of 0.698587. This means that
0.698587 British Pounds is the equivalent of
1 Euro.
Press BACK to erase a number. Press G(.)
to enter a decimal point.
6. Press ENTER.
At any time, select Rate from the Currency
menu to see what the set rate is.
7. Press or until you see Home->Other
and then press ENTER.
8. Type the amount for the home or other
currency.
Press BACK to erase a number. Press G(.)
to enter a decimal point.
Press or to change whether you
convert to or from your home currency.
9. Press ENTER to convert it.
10. Press CLEAR when done.
Playing the Games
Hangman
Hangman selects a mystery word and
challenges you to guess it letter by letter.
1. Press GAMES.
2. Hangman is displayed. Press ENTER to
select it.
3. Type letters you think are in the
mystery word.
The language of game words is
determined by the “From” language in the
Settings menu.
The letters of the mystery word are hidden
by question marks. The number to the
right of the screen indicates the number of
guesses remaining.
Press ENTER to reveal the word and end
the round.
4. After the round is over, press SPACE to
play a new round.
Press ENTER to search for translations of the
word. Press BACK to return to the game.
Quiz
Quiz tests your translation skills. Note: To
change the source and target languages for
Quiz, you must change them before you play.
Please see “Changing the Source and Target
Languages”.
1. Press GAMES.
2. Press until you see Quiz and then
press ENTER.
A word from the selected source language
is displayed. Read the word and try to
guess its translation.
3. Press ENTER to see its translation.
4. Press ENTER again to start a new round.
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. Hold CLEAR and press .
If nothing happens, try Step 2.
2. Use a paper clip to gently press the
reset button located on the back of the
unit.
3. Press E to set English message
language.
You can also press F for French, I for Italian,
D for German, S for Spanish, or N for
Dutch.
The message “Erase All? Y/N” is displayed.
Note: This message refers to user-entered
information, not the text in the translator.
User-entered information includes the
databank and any settings you may have
changed.
4. Press N to save your information.
Press Y to erase your information.
Warning! Pressing the reset button with
more than light pressure may permanently
disable your unit. In addition, resetting the
unit erases settings and information you may
have entered.
Specications
Model: TWE-119D Advanced 6-Language
European Translator West
Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.3 x 1.3 cm
Battery: 1 x CR-2032 3 volt lithium
ISBN 978-1-59074-440-6
CLEANING AND STORAGE
To clean, spray a mild glass cleaner onto a
cloth and wipe its surface. Don’t spray liquids
directly on this product. Do not use or store
this product in extreme or prolonged heat,
cold, humidity, or other adverse conditions.
If you have a problem with this product, refer
to the limited warranty. If you purchased this
product outside the United States, contact
the place of purchase to obtain warranty or
repair information.
© 2002-2007 Franklin Electronic Publishers,
Inc. Burlington, N.J. 08016-4907 U.S.A. All
rights reserved.
Imported to the European Community by:
Franklin Electronic Publishers GmbH
Kapellenstr. 13
85622 Feldkirchen, Germany
Note: This device should be disposed through
your local electronic product recycling system
- do not throw into the trash bin.
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 modications 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 dierent 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 modications to this
equipment. Such modications could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Disclaimer of Warranties
Except as specically provided herein, Franklin makes no warranty of
any kind, express or implied, with respect to this product.
For the US Limited Warranty in English visit
www.franklin.com/service.
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 aect 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 aect the
consumer’s statutory rights.
Appendix: Cities List
LPS-28003-00
Rev. A
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