Spanish English Language Master - Franklin Electronic Publishers

Speaking
Spanish English
Language Master
User’s Guide
BES-4110

1. Getting Started 3
1.1 Installing the Battery 3
1.2 Switching On and Off 5
1.3 Selecting the Battery Type and Message Language 5
1.4 Using the Main Menu 6
1.5 Key Guide 7
1.6 Browsing in the Device 10
2. Quick Guide to Product Features 12
2.1 Dictionaries and Searching 12
2.2 Basic Features 13
2.3 Other Useful Features 13
3. BOOKS Menu 14
3.1 Using Global Search 14
3.2 Using Merriam-Webster’s Bilingual Dictionary 16
3.3 Using Merriam-Webster’s Advanced Learner’s Eng Dictionary 19
3.4 Using Merriam-Webster’s ALD Supplemental Data 22
3.5 Using Visual Dictionary 23
3.6 Using Franklin’s Thesaurus 25
3.7 Conversational Phrases 26
3.8 Looking Up Conjugations 27
3.9 Inflected Form Searching 28
3.10 Misspelling Words 28
3.11 Uncertain Spellings 28
3.12 Confusable Words 29
3.13 Usage Examples 29
3.14 Highlighting Words 30
3.15 Adding Words to My Word List 31
3.16 Hints on Inputting Words 32
4. LEARN Menu 33
4.1 Merriam-Webster’s Vocabulary Builder 33
4.2 Grammar Guides 35
4.3 TOEFL® Test Word List 36
4.4 SAT® English and Spanish Word Lists 37
4.5 My Word List 38
4.6 Personal Dictionary 40
5. GAMES Menu 43
5.1 About SpellEvent 43
5.2 SpellEvent - Competition 44
5.3 SpellEvent - Game Show 48
5.4 SpellEvent - Practice 52
5.5 Hangman 55
5.6 Jumble 57
5.7 Flashcards 59
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6. TOOLS Menu 60
6.1 Using the Clock 60
6.2 Using the Calculator 61
6.3 Metric Converter 62
6.4 Currency Converter 63
7. SETTINGS Menu 64
7.1 Auto Shutoff Time 64
7.2 Brightness 64
7.3 Background Music 65
7.4 Message Language 65
7.5 Key Tone 65
7.6 PC Connect 66
8. General Controls 67
8.1 Connecting to Headphones 67
8.2 Using USB Port 67
8.3 Adjusting Sound Volume 67
8.4 Changing Size of Screen Type 67
8.5 Help is Always at Hand 67
8.6 Resetting Your Device 68
9. PC Connections 69
9.1 Connecting to a PC 69
9.2 Copying Files to Your Device 69
9.3 About Your Device Folders 70
9.4 Backing Up Your Data 71
9.5 Restoring Your Data 71
10. Additional Information 72
10.1 Specifications 72
10.2 Product Care 72
10.3 Recycling and Disposal 73
10.4 FCC Notice (U.S. only) 74
10.5 License Agreement (U.S.) 75
11. Warranty Information 77
11.1 Disclaimer of Warranties 77
11.2 Limited Warranty (U.S. only) 77
11.3 Limited Warranty (EU and Switzerland) 78
11.4 Limited Warranty (outside U.S., EU and Switzerland) 79
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1. Getting Started
1.1 Installing the Battery
Your device is powered by 2 AAA batteries (alkaline
batteries recommended). Rechargeable batteries
(NiMH) can also be used.
1. Turn the unit off and turn it over.
2. Open the battery cover on the back of the unit by
pushing in the direction of the arrow.
3. 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.
4. Replace the battery cover.
Note: Replace the batteries when you see an alert on
the screen.
Warning! If the batteries wear out completely, or if
you take more than a few seconds while changing
the batteries, any user entered information may be
erased. You should always keep written copies of your
important information.
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1. Getting Started

1.1 Installing the Battery
Battery Precautions
• Caution: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an
incorrect type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the
instructions.
• 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.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or
rechargeable (nickle-cadmium) batteries.
• Different types of batteries or new and used
batteries are not to be mixed.
• 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.
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1.2 Switching On and Off
Press to switch the device on or off.
1.3 Selecting the Battery Type
and Message Language
The first time you use this device (or following a product
reset), you will be promoted to select the battery type
you are using and to set the message language used for
on-screen prompts and menu items.
1. Press / (direction keys) to select the battery
type (alkaline or rechargeable) you are using and
then press OK .
2. Press / to select the language you want and
then press OK .
• You can change the message language at any time in
the Settings menu. See 7.4 Message Language.
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1.4 Using the Main Menu
Press menu to access the main menu at any screens to
quickly take you to different books and exercises in your
device. The main menu contains five tabs: Learn, Tools,
Books, Settings and Games. Press F1 to F5 to select
a tab. Press / to select an option you want in the
selected tab and then press OK .
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Time and battery level
Current tab
Currently selected
option
Options in the
current tab
More options
available in the
current tab
Available tabs

1.5 Key Guide
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1. Turns on or off.
2. Soft keys – Press F1 to F5 that corresponds to the
functional label at the bottom of the screen.
3. Speaks a word or phrase (if pronunciation is
available).
4. Clears all entries or cancels the current operation
and reverts back to the last working prompt, screen
or menu.
5. Shifts to type capital letters.
6. Performs additional functions in combination with
other keys.
7. Saves words to User Word List or goes to User Word
List.
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1.5 Key Guide
8. Goes to the main menu.
9. At menus or dictionary entries, pages down. At
word entry, types a space.
10. Changes the size of screen type.
11. Adjusts the sound volume.
12. Backs up, erases a letter, or turns off selection mode
in an entry.
13. At a word entry screen, types a “?” to stand for an
unknown letter in a word.
14. Direction keys – Moves up ( ), down ( ), left ( ) or
right ( ).
15. Go to previous or next page.
16. Enters a word, selects an item, submits a response
or begins selection mode in an entry.
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1.5 Key Guide
Combination Keys
More functions are available by combining keys. Key 1
+ Key 2 means hold Key 1 while also pressing Key 2.
FN + Selects accent for characters when typing.
FN + menu ( ) Displays help instructions.
FN + (symb) Shows the symbol menu for typing
a symbol.
FN + page
up (Prev) Goes to the previous screen.
FN + page
down (Next) Goes to the next screen.
+ (*) At a word entry screen, types an asterisk
(*) to stand for any series of unknown
letters or characters in a word.
FN + In the M-W’s Advanced Learner’s English
Dictionary and the M-W’s English-Spanish
Dictionary, highlights the definitions
and examples in order to hear them
pronounced. In the phrasebook and visual
dictionary (if pronunciation is available),
speaks a translated word or phrase.
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1.6 Browsing in the Device
Browsing in a List
Browsing in an Entry
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Press page up to scroll
up or page down to
scroll down one screen
at a time.
In a screen, press /
to highlight an option
and press OK to select
the highlighted option.
Press / to scroll
up or down one line at
a time

1.6 Browsing in the Device
Reverting Back
Press page up
to scroll up or
page down / to
scroll down one screen
at a time.
• At any screen, press menu to go back to the main
menu.
• Press to cancel the current operation and
revert back to the last working prompt, screen or
menu.
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2. Quick Guide to Product
Features
2.1 Dictionaries and Searching
The table shows the possible ways for searching with
each dictionary in the device. For details, refer to the
sections in this user’s guide indicated in the table (for
example, 3.1 means referring to section 3.1 Using Global
Search).
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Dictionaries
M-W Spanish-English/
English-Spanish
M-W Advanced Learner’s
English
Global
3.1
Word
3.2
Search methods
Idiom
–
Example
3.2,
3.13
3.3 3.3 3.3,
3.13
Inflected
form
3.9
Uncertain
spelling
3.11
Visual 3.5
3.5
– – –
Franklin’s Thesaurus – 3.6 –
Other dictionary features:
• Spelling Corrections > Section 3.10
• To look up inflections or conjugations > Section 3.8
• To look up words in a dictionary entry > Section
3.14
• To view the confusables of a word > Section 3.12
• To save new words for further study or review >
Section 3.15 and 4.5
Visual
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2.2 Basic Features
• To adjust the volume level > Section 8.3
• To adjust the brightness of the display > Section 7.2
• To use earphones > Section 8.1
• To change the size of the screen type > Section 8.4
• To change the time and date of the device > Section
6.1
• To change the settings (e.g. auto shutoff and
message language) of the device > Section 7
2.3 Other Useful Features
• To find translations of useful conversational phrases
> Section 3.7
• To create your own dictionary > Section 4.6
• To make references to the grammar guides >
Section 4.2
• To improve your English vocabularies > Section 4.1
• To learn words you might find on TOEFL® Test* and
SAT® Test † > Sections 4.3 and 4.4
• To challenge your ability to spell words in English
with SpellEvent > Sections 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 and 5.4
• To use the metric and currency converters >
Sections 6.3, 6.4
• To connect your device to a PC in order to backup or
transfer files > Section 9
* TOEFL and the Test of English as a Foreign Language are registered trademarks of
Educational Testing Service (ETS). This product is not endorsed or approved by ETS.
† 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.
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2. Quick Guide to Product Features

3. BOOKS Menu
3.1 Using Global Search
Global Search allows searching for all words, examples
and phrases saved in the device. You can use multiple
words for searching.
1. To access Global Search, press / to select
Global Search in the Books menu and then press
OK .
2. Press F4 ( ) to select English or Spanish as the
search language.
3. Type a word.
• See 3.16 Hints on Inputting Words.
4. Press F1 ( ) or OK .
• The source of each entry is indicated in the word list.
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Eng Phrase English Conversational Phrases
Eng Visual English Visual Dictionary
MW ALD Merriam-Webster’s Advanced Learner’s
English Dictionary
MW Eng-Spa Merriam-Webster’s English-Spanish
Dictionary
MW Spa-Eng Merriam-Webster’s Spanish-English
Dictionary
Spa Phrase Spanish Conversational Phrases
Spa Visual Spanish Visual Dictionary

3.1 Using Global Search
• When an entry is highlighted for about 3 seconds, its
preview will show automatically on the right.
Preview of
current entry
5. Press OK to view the entry in the related
dictionary.
• For details in using the dictionaries, see 3.2 Using
Merriam-Webster’s Bilingual Dictionary, 3.3 Using
Merriam-Webster’s Advanced Learner’s English
Dictionary, 3.5 Using Visual Dictionary and 3.7
Conversational Phrases.
6. Press to return to global search.
7. Press clear to start a new search.
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3. BOOKS Menu

3.2 Using Merriam-Webster’s
Bilingual Dictionary
1. Press / to select M-W Spanish-English or M-W
English-Spanish Dictionary in the Books menu
and then press OK .
2. Type a word.
• See 3.16 Hints on Inputting Words.
• To limit your search to examples only, press
F1(EXAMPLE) before you type a word.
• Press F4 ( ) to select English or Spanish as the
search language.
• With each letter you type, the resulting list of
potential matching entries is refreshed. If the letters
you typed match an entry in the word list, it is
automatically highlighted. Or, press / to select
another word entry you see in the word list.
• When an entry is highlighted for about 3 seconds, its
preview will show automatically on the right.
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Enter the search
word here

3.2 Using Merriam-Webster’s
Bilingual Dictionary
3. Press OK to view the entry.
• See 1.6 Browsing in the Device.
• If there are multiple forms within an entry, press /
to select the one you want and then press OK .
• Press FN + page up / page down to go to the previous
or next entry in the dictionary or in a list of multiple
search results.
• Hearing headword pronounced: Press .
• Hearing definition pronounced: Press FN + to
highlight the first definition and all related examples.
Press OK or to hear them read out. If more
definitions and examples are available, press or
to highlight them and press OK or to hear them
read out. Press clear to turn off the highlight and
exit from definition reading.
• Press list to save the current headword in My Word
List for further study or review. See 4.1 User Word List.
4. Type to start a new search.
Using Soft Keys
Soft key functions are represented by the labels
displayed along the bottom of the screen. These labels
change to reflect the various functions available in
different features of the device. Press F1 to F5 that
corresponds to the label.
• CONF: Views the confusables. See 3.12 Confusable
Words.
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3.2 Using Merriam-Webster’s
Bilingual Dictionary
• CONJ: Shows inflections/conjugations. See 3.8
Looking Up Conjugations.
• DICT: Goes to word search mode.
• EXAMPLE: Goes to example search mode or views
usage examples of the current entry. See 3.13 Usage
Examples.
• : Closes the current screen.
• : Changes English or Spanish as the search
language.
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3.3 Using Merriam-Webster’s
Advanced Learner’s English
Dictionary
1. Press / to select M-W Advanced Learner’s
English Dictionary in the Books menu and then
press OK .
2. Type a word.
Enter the search
word here
• See 3.16 Hints on Inputting Words.
• To limit your search to examples or idioms only,
press F1 (EXAMPLE) or F2 (IDIOM) before you type
a word.
• With each letter you type, the resulting list of
potential matching entries is refreshed. If the letters
you typed match an entry in the word list, it is
automatically highlighted. Or, press / to select
•
another word entry you see in the word list.
When an entry is highlighted for about 3 seconds, its
preview will show automatically on the right.
3. Press OK to view the entry.
• See 1.6 Browsing in the Device.
• If there are multiple forms within an entry, press
to select the one you want and then press OK .
/
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3.3 Using Merriam-Webster’s
Advanced Learner’s English
Dictionary
• Press FN + page up / page down to go to the previous
or next entry in the dictionary or in a list of multiple
search results.
• Hearing headword pronounced: Press .
• Hearing the first definition pronounced: Press FN
+ to highlight the first definition and example
and then press OK or to hear them read out.
Press clear to turn off the highlight and exit from
definition reading.
• Press list to save the current headword in My Word
List for further study or review. See 4.5 My Word List.
4. Type to start a new search.
Using Soft Keys
Soft key functions are represented by the labels
displayed along the bottom of the screen. These labels
change to reflect the various functions available in
different features of the device. Press F1 to F5 that
corresponds to the label.
• CONF: Views the confusables. See 3.12 Confusable
Words.
• CONJ: Shows inflections/conjugations. See 3.8
Looking Up Conjugations.
• DICT: Goes to word search mode.
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3.3 Using Merriam-Webster’s
Advanced Learner’s English
Dictionary
• EXAMPLE: Goes to example search mode or views
usage examples of the current entry. See 3.13 Usage
Examples.
• EXTRAS: Goes to Merriam-Webster’s ALD
Supplemental Data.
• IDIOM: Goes to idiom search mode or views idioms
of the current entry.
• THES: Looks up the current word in the Thesaurus.
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3.4 Using Merriam-Webster’s
ALD Supplemental Data
This book contains supplementary data found in
the Merriam-Webster’s Advanced Learner’s English
Dictionary.
1. Press / to select M-W ALD Supplemental Data
in the Books menu and then press OK .
2. Press / to select a topic and then press OK .
• Repeat the step above if there are sub-topics.
• See 1.6 Browsing in the Device.
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3.5 Using Visual Dictionary
Use the Visual Dictionary to search words and their
translations from color images in English and Spanish.
1. Press / to select English or Spanish Visual
Dictionary in the Books menu and then press OK .
2. Type a word.
• See 3.16 Hints on Inputting Words.
• Press F4 ( ) to select English or Spanish as the
search language.
• With each letter you type, the resulting list of
potential matching entries is refreshed. If the letters
you typed match an entry in the word list, it is
automatically highlighted. Or, press / to select
another word entry you see in the word list.
• When an entry is highlighted for about 3 seconds, its
preview will show automatically on the right.
Preview of current
entry
• Search by category: Press / (or page up /
page down ) to select a category and then press OK .
Repeat this step if there are sub-categories.
3. Press OK to view the entry.
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3.5 Using Visual Dictionary
4. Press the number or letter key corresponding to
the callouts in the diagram to view the word and
translation in a pop-up window.
• To enter a number, press FN + a number key.
• If necessary, press AAA repeatedly to zoom in or out
the diagram or change the size of the screen type.
In an enlarged diagram, press the direction keys, if
necessary, to move around.
• Press or FN + to hear the headword or
translation pronounced.
• Press list to save the current headword in My Word
List for further study or review. See 4.1 User Word List.
5. Press F1 ( ) to start a new search or press
F5 ( ) to return to the list of categories.
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3.6 Using Franklin’s Thesaurus
1. Press / to select Franklin’s Thesaurus in the
Books menu and then press OK .
2. Type a word.
• See 3.16 Hints on Inputting Words.
• With each letter you type, the resulting list of
potential matching entries is refreshed. If the letters
you typed match an entry in the word list, it is
automatically highlighted. Or, press / to select
another word entry you see in the word list.
• When an entry is highlighted for about 3 seconds, its
preview will show automatically on the right.
3. Press OK to view the entry.
• Hearing headword pronounced: Press .
• Press F1 (DICT) to look up the current word in W-M’s
Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary.
4. Type to start a new search.
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3.7 Conversational Phrases
Use the phrasebooks to look up translations of useful
phrases in either English or Spanish.
1. Press / to select English or Spanish
Conversational Phrases in the Books menu and
then press OK .
2. The phrases are grouped into categories. Press
/ (or page up / page down ) to select a category
and then press OK .
• Repeat the step above if there are sub-categories.
• Press F4 ( ) to select English or Spanish as the
display language.
3. In the selected category, press / to select a
phrase and then press OK .
• Press to hear the source phrase pronounced.
Press FN + to hear the translated phrase
pronounced.
4. Press F5 ( ) to return to the list of phrases.
Keyword Searching
Type a keyword in the search filed for searching phrases
with the specific word. When multiple search results are
available, press / to select the one you want and
then press OK .
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3.8 Looking Up Conjugations
Use this feature to look up inflections or conjugations
that show changes in a word’s gender, tense, number,
person and other subtle variations. If you are looking up
the conjugations from the dictionaries by pressing
F2 (CONJ), see step 3 below.
1. Press / to select English or Spanish
Conjugations in the Books menu and then press
OK .
2. Type a word.
• See 3.16 Hints on Inputting Words.
• Press F1 ( A ) to look up the word in the M-W’s
Spanish-English or English-Spanish Dictionary.
3. Press OK to look up inflections/conjugations.
• Some words may have multiple parts of speech or
translations, press / to select the one you want
and then press OK to view the inflections.
• For verbs, press F1 ( ) or FN + page up /
page down to view more conjugations.
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3.9 Inflected Form Searching
The device is equipped with a smart system to retrieve
results from an inflected word. For example, when you
type “ate”, the device will retrieve results from the word
“eat”.
3.10 Misspelling Words
If the letters you type do not find a match in the list,
your word is misspelled or not in the dictionaries. A list
of possible spelling corrections is displayed. Press /
to select the entry you want and then press OK .
3.11 Uncertain Spellings
If you are uncertain about how to spell a word, type the
portion of the word you do know, and type a question
mark (?) in place of each unknown letter. Type an
asterisk (*) to stand for any missing portion of a word,
including prefixes, suffixes, spaces, symbols, or any
number of letters. Note: If you type an asterisk at the
beginning of a word, it may take a little while to find the
matching words.
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3.12 Confusable Words
Confusables are homonyms, homophones and spelling
variants that are easy to confuse. When the word you
looked up has confusables, the function label CONF
appears. Press F3 (CONF) to view the confusables.
3.13 Usage Examples
Many entries in the dictionaries contain also usage
examples. When usage examples are available, the soft
key F4 (EXAMPLE) appears. Press this soft key to view
the examples. If there are multiple examples available
in an entry, press / to select the example you want
and then press OK .
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3.14 Highlighting Words
Another way to look up words in the dictionaries is by
highlighting them in an entry. Note: this feature may
not be available on all screens.
1. At a text screen supporting word selection, press
OK .
• If the first word on the screen is highlighted, this
feature is supported.
2. Use the direction keys to select an available word
you want to learn and press OK .
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Highlight a word
and then press OK
to look up
• If the selected word has entries in multiple
dictionaries, a pop-up window will show. Press /
to select the dictionary you want and press OK .
3. When done, press to return to the original
dictionary.
4. Press to turn off the highlight.

3.15 Adding Words to My Word
List
As you explore new words, save them in My Word List
for further study or review.
1. In a dictionary, type a word you want to look up
and add to the word list.
2. Press list .
• A pop-up menu appears.
3. Press / to select an option, and then press
OK .
• Add to Word List?: Adds the current word to My
Word List.
• Go to Word List: Goes directly to My English Word
List or My Spanish Word List.
• Cancel: Cancels the current action.
• See 4.5 My Word List for viewing and editing My Word
List.
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3.16 Hints on Inputting Words
The following instructions apply to all entry screens
where word input is allowed. Note: Some entry screens
may allow only certain types of character inputs.
• Hold and press a letter key to type a capital
letter.
• To type accents, type a letter (e.g., e) and then press
FN + until the accent you want appears (e.g., é).
• To type a number, press FN + a number key (the
numbers are printed at the top right corner of
the keys Q-P) (In Calculator, Metric and Currency
Converters, press the number keys directly.).
• To type other symbols, press FN + . Use the
direction keys to select the symbol you want from
the pop-up menu and then press OK .
• Press to delete the letter to the left of the
cursor.
• To delete or add a letter to the left of the cursor in a
word, press / to move the cursor to the desired
position, press or a letter key to do so.
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4. LEARN Menu
4.1 Merriam-Webster’s
Vocabulary Builder
This feature helps you enhance your vocabulary with
explanations and quizzes.
1. In the Learn menu, press / to select Merriam-
Webster’s Vocabulary Builder and then press OK .
2. The words are grouped into units. Press / to
select a unit and then press OK .
• A preview of the words in the current unit shows on
the right of the screen when a unit is highlighted for
about 3 seconds.
3. Press / to select a word and then press OK .
• Press FN + page up / page down to go to the previous
or next word.
• If you want to hear the pronunciation of a word,
press OK to highlight the first word on the screen.
Use the direction keys to highlight the word and
then press to hear it pronounced. When done,
press or clear to turn off the highlight.
• Press list to save the headword in My Word List for
further study or review. See 4.5 My Word List.
4. Press to return to the list of words.
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4. LEARN Menu

4.1 Merriam-Webster’s
Vocabulary Builder
Searching
Press F1 ( ) to type a word for searching. Press F1 ( )
to return to the list of units.
Quizzes
Quizzes are available in each unit. Press or page down
in each unit to go to the bottom of the word list to
select Quizzes. In a quiz, press page up or page down /
to select questions. To answer a question, press
/ to select an answer and then press OK . When all
questions are done, press F1 ( ) for the scores.
When the score is shown, press F1 ( ) to do the same
quiz again. Press F2 ( ? ) to review the correct answer in
each question.
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When reviewing, a red
point indicates a wrong
answer and a green
point for a correct
answer

4.2 Grammar Guides
Your device includes essential grammar lessons with
quizzes.
1. In the Learn menu, press / to select Grammar
Guides and then press OK .
2. Press / to select a version and then press OK .
3. Press / to select the topic you want to study
and then press OK .
• Repeat the step above if there are sub-topics.
4. Press FN + page up / page down to view the
previous or next topic.
• Press F5 ( ) to exit or press F1 ( ) to return to the
main menu in this feature.
Quizzes
Many sections in the grammar guide include a quiz.
Press F3 ( ? ) to go to the quiz. If a topic contains
multiple quizzes, you will see more than one F3 ( ? ) soft
key. After the quiz, press F5 ( ) to return to the topic
you were reading.
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4.3 TOEFL® Test Word List
The TOEFL® Test Word List contains English words you
might find on the Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL® Test).
1. In the Learn menu, press / to select TOEFL®
Test Word List and then press OK .
2. Press / to scroll through the list.
• You can also type in the search box to look for a
word in the list.
3. Press OK to look up the selected word in the
M-W’s Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary.
4. Press to return to the word list.
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4.4 SAT® English and Spanish
Word Lists
The SAT® English and Spanish Word Lists contain words
you might find on the SAT® English or Spanish Subject
Test.
1. In the Learn menu, press / to select SAT®
English Word List or SAT® Spanish Word List and
then press OK .
2. Press / to scroll through the list.
• You can also type in the search box to look for a word
in the list.
3. Press OK to look up the selected word in the
M-W’s Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary or
M-W’s Spanish-English Dictionary.
4. Press to return to the word list.
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4.5 My Word List
As you explore new words, save them in My Word List
for further study or review.
Adding Words Directly
1. In the Learn menu, press / to select My
English Word List or My Spanish Word List and
then press OK .
2. Press F1 ( ). Type a word and then press OK or
F1 ( ).
• If the word to be added can be found in more than
one dictionary, the dictionary* from which the word
was saved is indicated in the list by an abbreviation.
* Eng Visual = English Visual Dictionary
MW ALD = Merriam-Webster’s Advanced Learner’s English
Dictionary
MW Eng-Spa = Merriam-Webster’s English-Spanish
Dictionary
MW Spa-Eng = Merriam-Webster’s Spanish-English
Dictionary
Spa Visual = Spanish Visual Dictionary
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4.5 My Word List
3. Press / to select the dictionary you want and
then press OK or F4 ( ) to add the word to the
list.
Adding Words from a Dictionary
See 3.15 Adding Words to My Word List.
Viewing My Word Lists
1. In the Learn menu, press / to select My
English Word List or My Spanish Word List and
then press OK .
2. Press / to select an entry.
• You can also type in the search field at the top of the
list to look for a word.
3. Press OK to view.
4. Press to return to the word list.
Editing My Word Lists
Use the following soft keys.
• F3 ( 1
): To delete the selected word from the list.
• F4 ( ): To erase the entire word list.
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4.6 Personal Dictionary
Use the Personal Dictionary to create your own
dictionaries on the device. You can copy them to your
PC for further editing.
Creating Dictionaries on the
Device
1. In the Learn menu, press / to select Personal
Dictionary and then press OK .
2. Press F1 ( ) to create a new personal dictionary.
3. Create a name for the dictionary and then press
OK .
4. Input a word and its definition in the appropriate
field and then press F1 ( ).
• Press or OK to advance to the next field.
• To quit without saving, press F5 ( ).
5. Press / to select the dictionary you have just
created and then press OK .
6. Press F1 ( ) to add more words to the dictionary.
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4.6 Personal Dictionary
Editing Personal Dictionaries on
Your PC
1. Connect the device to your PC.
• See 9.1 Connecting to a PC.
2. Double-click “PerDict” to open that folder.
3. In the folder, double-click to open a personal
dictionary file (.txt) with a text editor.
4. Edit or add new words.
• Each new word must start on a new line. Separate
the headword and its definition with a tab. Press
“Enter” after entering the definition, including the
last line.
5. Save the file and disconnect the device from your
PC.
Viewing Personal Dictionaries
1. In the Learn menu, press / to select Personal
Dictionary and then press OK .
2. Press / in the dictionary selection screen to
select the one you want and then press OK .
3. Press / to select the entry you want to view
and press OK .
• You can also type in the search field to look for a
word.
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4.6 Personal Dictionary
Editing Personal Dictionaries
Use the following soft keys.
• F4 ( 1 ): Deletes the currently selected dictionary or
word entry.
• F5 ( ): Erases all personal dictionaries.
• F3 ( ): Edits the current entry. Make necessary
changes and then press F1 ( ). To quit without
saving, press F5 ( ).
• F2 ( A_ _): Renames a dictionary.
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5. GAMES Menu
5.1 About SpellEvent
The SpellEvent game challenges your ability to spell
words in English with the following game modes:
• Competition enables you to compete against up to
five other players. There must be at least two players
and a maximum of six players, including yourself.
Each player can select an avatar and a name. If you
choose, you can play against the computer and
select the level of experience for the computer to
match your own. You can also select the level of
difficulty for the game and the number of rounds to
play.
• Game Show enables you to play SpellEvent alone.
You can choose an avatar, a name, and a skill level.
Then you can play a series of ten rounds consisting
of ten words each.
• Practice enables you to choose an avatar, a name,
and a skill level to practice your spelling skills. You
will be given a total of 15 practice words that you
have to spell three times each correctly.
• See 5.2 SpellEvent - Competition, 5.3 SpellEvent - Game
Show and 5.4 SpellEvent - Practice for details.
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5. GAMES Menu

5.2 SpellEvent - Competition
• In Competition, 2-6 players are required. You can also
choose to play against the computer with selected
experience level to match with your own;
• A player will be eliminated with a wrong answer. The
last remaining player has to spell one more word
correctly to win the competition.
1. In the Games menu, press / to select
SpellEvent Games and then press OK .
2. Press / to select Competition and then press
OK .
3. In the Game Set Up, press / to select ‘Add’ to
add new players.
4. Press / to select adding a human or computer
player and then press OK .
• If computer player is selected, press / to select
an experience level and then press OK .
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5.2 SpellEvent - Competition
5. Press / to select an avatar for the new player
and then press OK . In the same screen, input a
name in the field provided and then press OK .
6. Press / to select ‘OK’ and then press OK .
• Repeat steps 3-6 to add more players.
7. When all players are added, press / to select
‘OK’ and then press OK .
8. Press / to select the game difficulty and then
press OK . Press / to select the number of
rounds (from 10 to 200) in the competition and
then press OK . Select ‘Start’ and then press OK
to start the competition.
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5.2 SpellEvent - Competition
• You may also select ‘High Scores’ for the record of
best results or ‘Help’ for help messages.
9. Press OK while ‘GO’ on the screen is highlighted
to start spelling words.
• The players take turns to spell words.
10. Enter the word the player hears and then press
OK .
• The player has two minutes to do so. Amendments
are not allowed.
• Press F1 SENTENCE to hear a sentence with the
game word used. Press F2 DEFINITION to hear the
game word’s definition. Press F3 REPEAT to hear the
game word pronounced again.
• For a correct answer, the player will go to the next
round. For a wrong answer (or time out), the player
will be eliminated. In either case, the player can press
F1 ADD to save the game word in My Word List for
further review or study or press F2 NEXT to proceed
with the game. See 4.5 My Word List.
11. After each round, press OK to proceed with the
competition.
• Repeat steps 10 and 11 to spell words.
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5.2 SpellEvent - Competition
• The last remaining player has to spell one more word
correctly to win the competition. If he/she fails to do
so, all eliminated players will revive to start over the
competition.
12. The result shows when a player wins or all rounds
are over. Press / to select ‘Results’ and then
press OK to show high scores, or select ‘Play
Again’ to start a new competition.
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5.3 SpellEvent - Game Show
• Earn points by spelling words correctly;
• Each word has a unique point amount. Additional
point can be awarded based on how quickly you
spell each word;
• Each level (Beginner, Advanced and Master) contains
10 regular rounds, followed by a speed round after
each regular round for earning bonus points. You
have to spell 10 words in each round;
• You proceed to the next round when you spelled
correctly all the words in the current round and
have not used up the “corrections” (wrong answers
allowed).
1. In the Games menu, press / to select
SpellEvent Games and then press OK .
2. Press / to select Game Show and then press
OK .
3. Press / to select an avatar and then press
OK . In the same screen, input a name in the field
provided and then press OK .
4. Press / to select ‘OK’ and then press OK .
5. Press / to select a level (Beginner, Advanced
or Master) and then press OK .
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5.3 SpellEvent - Game Show
• You may also select ‘High Scores’ for the record of
best results or ‘Help’ for help messages.
6. Press OK while ‘GO’ on the screen is highlighted
to start the game.
7. In a Regular Round, enter the word you hear and
then press OK .
• You have two minutes to do so. Amendments are not
allowed.
• Press F1 SENTENCE to hear a sentence with the
game word used. Press F2 DEFINITION to hear the
game word’s definition. Press F3 REPEAT to hear the
game word pronounced again.
• For a correct answer, the score and bonus will show
before proceeding to the next word. For a wrong
answer (or time out), you can try to spell the same
word again (if corrections are not used up). In either
case, you can press F1 ADD to save the game word
in My Word List for further review or study (See 4.5
My Word List) or press F2 NEXT to proceed with the
game.
• Repeat step 7 to spell all the words in a round.
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5.3 SpellEvent - Game Show
8. After all the words are spelled correctly in a
round, you will see the total score. Press OK
when ‘Continue’ is highlighted to proceed to
Speed Round for earning bonus points.
9. In a Speed Round, enter the word you hear and
then press OK .
• You have two minutes to spell as many words as
possible (maximum 10 words). Five seconds will be
deducted for a wrong answer.
• For a correct answer, the score will show before
proceeding to the next word. For a wrong answer,
you will see the correct spelling.
10. You see the total score of the current round when
the Speed Round is over. Press F4 CONTINUE to
continue the game.
• You can also press F3 VIEW to review all the game
words, F1 ADD ERR to add all wrong answers to My
Word List, or F2 ADD ALL to add all words to My
Word List.
11. The final score of the current round (Regular and
Speed) will show. Press OK to continue to the
next round.
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5.3 SpellEvent - Game Show
• Each level contains 10 rounds (with each round
followed by a Speed Round for bonus points). When
all rounds are cleared, you will proceed to the next
level.
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5.4 SpellEvent - Practice
• 15 words will be given for each practice. The practice
will be completed when you have spelled each word
three times correctly.
• Hints are given when required. You may also choose
to show the game word for 3 seconds before you
spell.
1. In the Games menu, press / to select
SpellEvent Games and then press OK .
2. Press / to select Practice and then press OK .
3. Press / to select an avatar and then press
OK . In the same screen, input a name in the field
provided and then press OK .
4. Press / to select ‘OK’ and then press OK .
5. Press / to select a level (Beginner, Advanced
or Master) and then press OK .
• You may also select ‘High Scores’ for the record of
best results or ‘Help’ for help messages.
6 Press OK while ‘GO’ on the screen is highlighted
to start the Practice.
• If you want to see the game word for about 3
seconds before spelling, select ‘Show Word’ on this
screen.
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5.4 SpellEvent - Practice
7. Enter the word you hear and then press OK .
• Press F1 SENTENCE to hear a sentence with the
game word used. Press F2 DEFINITION to hear the
game word’s definition. Press F3 REPEAT to hear the
game word pronounced again. Press F4 HINTS for
more hints (see below for details).
• In the hints menu, press / to select an option
and then press OK . Each hint can be used once only.
To exit the hints menu, press F4 HINTS, or
clear .
Pass: Skips the current game word.
Uniques: Shows all letters in the game word in
shuffled order.
1st Letters: Displays the first letter of the game
word.
Consonants: Displays all consonants of the game
word.
Vowels: Displays all vowels of the game word.
• For a correct answer, you go to the next word. For a
wrong answer, the correct spelling will show before
you proceed. In either case, the player can press
F1 ADD to save the game word in My Word List for
further review or study (See 4.5 My Word List), press
F2 GO to proceed with the game or press F3 SHOW
WORD to see the game word for about 3 seconds
before spelling.
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5.4 SpellEvent - Practice
• Repeat this step to continue with the practice.
8. When the 15 words are spelled three times
correctly, the practice is done and the time used
and error count are shown. Press OK to return to
the game menu.
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5.5 Hangman
Hangman selects a mystery word and challenges you to
guess it letter by letter. You have to guess the word in
order to save the little man. Each wrong guess that you
make causes another piece of him to appear. When he is
whole, you lose.
1. In the Games menu, press / to select
Hangman and then press OK .
2. In the main menu, press / to select ‘New
Game’ and then press OK .
• Other options in the main menu:
Option: See Game Options in this section.
Help: Shows help messages.
Exit: Exits the game.
3. Type letters that you think are in the mystery
word.
• The letters of the mystery word are hidden by special
marks on the top row. The number of guesses
remaining is indicated by the number on the screen.
If you are correct, the letter appears in place of the
corresponding special mark(s).
• During the game, press F5 to start a new game, get
help, quit the game or get hints.
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5.5 Hangman
4. At the end of each round, press F1 to add the
word to My Word List for further review or study
(See 4.5 My Word List) or press F2 to start a new
round.
Game Options
In the main menu of the game, select ‘Option’ for more
settings.
• Level: Selects a game level.
• High Scores: Views record of highest scores.
• Game Words Source: Selects a dictionary in the
device as the source of game words.
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5.6 Jumble
Jumble tests your ability to unscramble letters and form
words.
1. In the Games menu, press / to select Jumble
and then press OK .
2. In the main menu, press / to select ‘New
Game’ and then press OK .
• Other options in the main menu:
Option: See Game Options in this section.
Help: Shows help messages.
Exit: Exits the game.
3. A series of letters is shown. Type words made
from these letters and then press OK .
• Or, press / to select a letter and then press OK .
• During the game, press F5 to start a new game, get
help, quit the game or shuffle the root words.
4. At the end of each round, press F1 to add the
word to My Word List for further review or study
(See 4.5 My Word List) or press F2 to start a new
round.
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5.6 Jumble
Game Options
In the main menu of the game, select ‘Option’ for more
settings.
• Level: Selects a game level.
• High Scores: Views record of highest scores.
• Game Words Source: Selects a dictionary in the
device as the source of game words.
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5.7 Flashcards
Flashcards randomly picks words from the selected
word list to test your memory.
1. In the Games menu, press / to select the
Flashcards version you want and then press OK .
• Each version draws words from the corresponding
Word List. You should have several words entered in
My English or Spanish Word List before the exercise.
2. A word will be displayed on the screen for you to
study, define, and translate.
3. If you can recite the definition or translation,
press F1 ( ) to continue to the next word.
• If not, press F2 ( ! ) to look up the word. Press
to return to the exercise.
4. Press F5 ( ) to exit the exercise.
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6. TOOLS Menu
6.1 Using the Clock
1. In the Tools menu, press / to select Clock and
then press OK .
• The clock shows the times of the local city and a
chosen world city.
2. Press F5 ( ) when done.
Setting Cities and DST
1. Press F1 ( ).
2. Press / to shift between local and world cities
and then press OK .
3. Press / to select a city from the list and then
press OK .
4. Press F3 ( ) to turn Daylight Saving Time on or
off.
5. Press F4 ( ) when done.
Setting Clock
1. Press F2 ( ).
2. Press / to shift between fields. Press / to
change values.
• Only local time has to be set, the world city time will
be updated according to the local city.
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3. Press F3 (24 hr/12hr) hr to change the time
display format.
4. Press F4 ( ) when done.
6.2 Using the Calculator
1. In the Tools menu, press / to select Calculator
and then press OK .
2. Type a number.
• You can type up to 10 digits. To type a decimal, press
G(.). To change the sign of a number, press Z(+/-).
3. Press a math function key.
4. Type another number.
5. Press OK for the result.
6. Press ?*(AC) to start over again at 0.
Using the Calculator Memory
To demonstrate the calculator memory, try the
following equation: (32 x 12) – (8 x 8) = 320.
1. Type 32, press K(x), type 12, and then press OK .
2. If necessary, press B(MC) to clear the calculator
memory.
3. Press X(M+) to add the result to the memory.
• M indicates a number is stored in memory.
4. Type 8, press K(x), type 8, and then press OK .
5. Press C(M-) to subtract the result from the
number stored in the memory.
6. Press V(MR) to retrieve the new number from
memory: 320.
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6. LEARN Menu

6.3 Metric Converter
1. In the Tools menu, press / to select Metric
Converter and then press OK .
2. Press / to select a conversion category and
then press OK .
3. In the selected category, press / to select a
measurement unit.
4. Input numbers for conversion.
• Press G for a decimal point. As you type the
numbers, the equivalent value in other units shows
automatically.
5. Press F1 ( ) to start a new conversion.
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6.4 Currency Converter
1. In the Organiser menu, press / to select
Currency Converter and then press OK .
2. Press / to select a currency.
3. Input numbers for conversion.
• Press G for a decimal point. As you type the
numbers, the equivalent value in other currencies
shows automatically.
4. Press F1 ( ) to start a new conversion.
Adjusting Exchange Rates
1. In the currency converter, press F2 ( ).
2. Press / to select an exchange rate you want to
change.
3. Press clear to clear the selected rate.
4. Enter a new exchange rate.
• Each exchange rate is base upon the equivalent to 1
USD.
5. Press F4 ( ) when done.
• Press F1 ( ) to reset all rates to default values.
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7. SETTINGS Menu
Use the following options to change the settings of the
device.
7.1 Auto Shutoff Time
1. In the Settings menu, press / to select Auto
Shutoff Time and then press OK .
2. Press / to change the setting and then press
OK .
• This setting determines how long your device stays
on if no key is pressed.
7.2 Brightness
1. In the Settings menu, press / to select
Brightness and then press OK .
2. Press / to change the setting and then press
OK .
• This setting determines the brightness of the screen.
• Turning down the brightness of the screen can help
save the battery life.
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7.3 Background Music
1. In the Settings menu, press / to select
Background Music and then press OK .
2. Press / to change the setting and then press
OK .
• This setting determines if background music is
available in SpellEvent, Hangman and Jumble in the
Games menu.
7.4 Message Language
1. In the Settings menu, press / to select
Message Language and then press OK .
2. Press / to change the setting and then press
OK .
• This setting determines the language (English or
Spanish) for prompts, help and messages.
7.5 Key Tone
1. In the Settings menu, press / to select Key
Tone and then press OK .
2. Press / to change the setting and then press
OK .
• This setting determines if key tone can be heard
when a key is pressed.
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7. SETTINGS Menu

7.6 PC Connect
1. In the Settings menu, press / to select PC
Connect and then press OK .
2. Press / to change the setting and then press
OK .
• Switch on this setting to initiate connection of your
device with a connected PC.
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8. General Controls
8.1 Connecting to Headphones
The headphone jack is located on the top of the device
for 3.5 mm, 35 ohm impedance stereo headphones.
Caution: Monophonic headphones will not work with
this unit.
8.2 Using USB Port
The USB port is located at the bottom of the device for a
mini-USB 1.1 compatible connection. See 9.1 Connecting
to a PC.
8.3 Adjusting Sound Volume
Press to show the volume control menu. Press /
to adjust the volume.
8.4 Changing Size of Screen
Type
Press AAA repeatedly to change the size of the screen
type.
8.5 Help is Always at Hand
You can view a help message at any screen by pressing
FN + menu . Press page up or page down to go to the
previous or next page. Press clear to exit help.
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8. General Controls

8.6 Resetting Your Device
If the keyboard fails to respond, or if the screen
performs erratically, use a paper clip to gently press the
reset button located on your unit to reset your device.
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.
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9. PC Connections
9.1 Connecting to a PC
Your device has a built-in USB port and can be
connected to your desktop or laptop PC with a USB
cable.
1. Turn on your device.
2. Connect the wide end of a USB cable to a USB
port on your PC and the smaller end to the USB
port on your device.
3. Go to the Setting menu of the device and switch
on the PC Connect setting.
• See 7.6 PC Connect.
• You see a new “Removable Disk” available for
selection on the screen of your PC when the device is
properly connected to your PC.
9.2 Copying Files to Your Device
You can transfer data to the device from your PC or save
copies of your data to another location on your PC to
backup important information.
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9. PC Connections

1. Make sure your device is connected to your PC.
• See 9.1 Connecting to a PC for more information.
2. On your PC, use Windows Explorer to find the
drive labeled ‘Removable Disk’ or ‘Franklin’ and
double-click it to open it.
3. Right-click the file you want to copy from your PC
to your device and then click ‘Copy’ from the popup
menu.
4. Right-click in the window of the Removable Disk
and then click “Paste” from the pop-up menu.
• If your file is .txt formatted personal dictionary, paste
the file in the “PerDict” folder of the Removable Disk.
5. Repeat steps 3-4 to copy additional files to your
device.
6. Close the open folders.
7. Unplug the USB cable from your PC and the
device.
9.3 About Your Device Folders
When you connect your device to your PC, you can see
an assortment of folders for storing various types of
data. Remember, ‘PerDict’ is always the location to save
any .txt formatted personal dictionaries so they appear
on your device. Any other available folders will contain
the saved materials from other features.
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9.4 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, rightclick
in that window and then click ‘Paste’ to save the
information.
9.5 Restoring Your Data
If you accidentally erase or lose information, you can
restore any important information you have previously
saved to your PC. Connect your device to your PC. Next,
find the location on your PC where you saved a backup
copy of your information. Right-click on those files 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.
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10. Additional Information
10.1 Specifications
Model: BES-4110 Spanish-English Language Master
Battery: 2 x AAA
Size: 120 x 75 x 21 mm
Weight: 106 g
ISBN 978-1-59074-650-9
©2002-2011 FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS, INC.
Burlington, N.J. 08016-4906 U.S.A. All rights reserved.
© 2003-2010 Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. All rights
reserved.
© QA International, 2010 All rights reserved.
Imported to the European Community by:
Franklin Electronic Publishers GmbH
Kapellenstr. 13, 85622 Feldkirchen, Germany
10.2 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 expose your device to moisture, extreme or
prolonged heat, cold, humidity, or other adverse
conditions. Avoid storing it in damp, humid, or wet
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places. The device is not waterproof.
• Clean the device by spraying a mild glass cleaner
onto a cloth and wiping 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, and then wash your hands immediately.
• Please keep screen protectors and plastic bags
away from babies and children to avoid danger of
suffocation.
10.3 Recycling and Disposal
Device Disposal
This device should be disposed through your local
electronic product recycling system - do not
throw in the trash bin.
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.
Please visit www.franklin.com/eu to contact Franklin or
its distributors to get info for battery disposal and/or
replacement. However, shipping and handling expenses
might apply.
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10. Additional Information

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 battery.
10.4 FCC Notice (U.S. only)
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 modifications 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
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
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interference by one or more of the following measures:
1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 2)
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver. 3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected. 4) 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
modifications to this equipment. Such modifications
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
10.5 License Agreement (U.S.)
READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT BEFORE USING THE
PRODUCT. YOUR USE OF THE PRODUCT DEEMS THAT
YOU ACCEPT THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE. IF YOU DO
NOT AGREE WITH THESE TERMS, YOU MAY RETURN THIS
PACKAGE WITH PURCHASE RECEIPT TO THE DEALER
FROM WHICH YOU PURCHASED THE PRODUCT AND
YOUR PURCHASE PRICE WILL BE REFUNDED. PRODUCT
means the software product and documentation
found in this package and FRANKLIN means Franklin
Electronic Publishers, Inc.
Limited Use License
All rights in the PRODUCT remain the property of
FRANKLIN. Through your purchase, FRANKLIN grants
you a personal and non exclusive license to use
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this PRODUCT. You may not make any copies of the
PRODUCT or of the data stored therein at the time
of purchase, whether in electronic or print format.
Such copying would be in violation of applicable
copyright laws. Further, you may not modify, adapt,
disassemble, de-compile, translate, create derivative
works of, or in any way reverse engineer the PRODUCT.
You may not export or reexport, directly or indirectly,
the PRODUCT without compliance with appropriate
governmental regulations. The PRODUCT contains
Franklin’s confidential and proprietary information
which you agree to take adequate steps to protect from
unauthorized disclosure or use. This license is effective
until terminated by Franklin. This license terminates
immediately without notice from FRANKLIN if you fail to
comply with any provision of this license.
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11. Warranty Information
11.1 Disclaimer of Warranties
Except as specifically provided herein, Franklin makes
no warranty of any kind, express or implied, with
respect to this product.
11.2 Limited Warranty (U.S.
only)
LIMITED WARRANTY, DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES, AND LIMITED
REMEDY
FRANKLIN WARRANTS TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER THAT THIS
PRODUCT WILL BE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND
WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE ORIGINAL
DATE OF PURCHASE AS EVIDENCED BY A COPY OF THE SALES RECEIPT.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGE DUE TO ACTS
OF GOD, ACCIDENT, MISUSE, ABUSE, NEGLIGENCE, MODIFICATION,
UNSUITABLE ENVIRONMENT, OR IMPROPER MAINTENANCE. THE SOLE
OBLIGATION AND LIABILITY OF FRANKLIN, AND THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY
UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, IS REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AT THE
SOLE OPTION OF FRANKLIN AND THIS REMEDY APPLIES ONLY IN THE
CASE IN WHICH FRANKLIN DETERMINES THAT THE PRODUCT WAS
DEFECTIVE AND THAT THE DEFECT AROSE WITHIN THE DURATION OF
THE LIMITED WARRANTY. THIS REMEDY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR
BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU CERTAIN
RIGHTS; YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT MAY VARY FROM
JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION.
EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY EXPRESSLY RECITED ABOVE,
THIS FRANKLIN PRODUCT IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” BASIS, WITHOUT
ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABLE QUALITY,
MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR THOSE
ARISING BY LAW, STATUTE, USAGE OF TRADE, OR COURSE OF DEALING.
THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY
OR FOR FRANKLIN AND SPECIFICALLY DOES NOT INCLUDE BATTERIES,
CORROSION OF BATTERY CONTACTS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE CAUSED
BY BATTERIES. FRANKLIN SHALL NOT HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO THE
PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT, LOST
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OR CORRUPTED DATA, OR OTHER COMMERCIAL OR ECONOMIC LOSS,
EVEN IF FRANKLIN HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES, OR EVEN IF OTHERWISE FORESEEABLE. FRANKLIN IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR CLAIMS BY A THIRD PARTY. FRANKLIN’S MAXIMUM
AGGREGATE LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID FOR
THE PRODUCT AS EVIDENCED BY THE SALES RECEIPT. SOME STATES/
JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF
LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IF THE LAWS OF THE
RELEVANT JURISDICTION DO NOT PERMIT FULL WAIVER OF IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, THEN THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND
CONDITIONS ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS
WARRANTY GRANTED HEREIN.
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.
11.3 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.
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This warranty explicitly excludes defects due to misuse,
accidental damage, or wear and tear. This warranty does
not affect the consumer’s statutory rights.
11.4 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 affect the consumer’s statutory rights.
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