Franklin LDE-1660 manual

Electronic Publishers www .franklin.com/de Elektronisches Handwörterbuch Englisch Bedienungsanleitung User ’ s Guide LDE-1660[...]

51 READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT BEFORE USING THE ELECTRONIC REFERENCE. YOUR USE OF THE ELECTRONIC REFERENCE DEEMS THA T YOU ACCEPT THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THESE TERMS, YOU MA Y RETURN THIS P ACKAGE WITH PURCHASE RECEIPT TO THE DEALER FROM WHICH YOU PURCHASED THE ELECTRONIC REFERENCE AND YOUR PURCHASE PRICE WILL BE REFUNDE[...]

52 Introduction Welcome to the world of Franklin! With the Elektronisches Handwörterbuch Englisch you can: • find translations; • correct misspellings; • conjugate words; • study the Grammar Guide; • save names and phone numbers to the databank; •s a ve words to My Word List ; • save words and definitions to My Dictionary ; • sharp[...]

53 Key Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Using the Special Features . . . . . . . . . .56 Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Installing Book Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Selecting a Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Book Card Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Changing the Lang[...]

54 T ypes ß . In the dictionary , goes to the Word Entry screen. Clears the calculator . In the databank and converter , goes to the respective main menu. Backs up, erases a letter , or turns off the highlight at an entry . Enters a word, selects an item, or begins a highlight in an entry . Displays the main menus for the dictionary . At the Word [...]

55 + Goes to the traveller ’s phrases menu. If a word is in the Word Entry screen or is highlighted, finds any phrases containing that word. + At the Word Entry screen, types an asterisk to stand for a series of letters in a word. In games, gives a hint. Calculator Keys A (1/x) Calculates a reciprocal. S( √ ) Calculates a square root. D(x 2 ) S[...]

56 Using the Special Features Y our unit is equipped with several special features that many , but not all, BOOKMAN book cards use. T o learn if you can use the special features with a particular book card, read its User ’s Guide. Contrast: The dial on the side of the unit under the serial port enables you to dim or lighten the screen. AC Adaptor[...]

57 Y our unit is powered by two AAA batteries. Follow these easy instructions to install or replace them. 1. T urn your unit off and turn it over . 2. Open the battery cover on the back of your unit by pushing in the direction of the arrow . 3. Remove the old batteries, if necessary . 4. Install the batteries following the +/- markings in the batte[...]

58 Installing Book Cards Y our unit contains a built-in book. Y ou can purchase more titles on book cards at www.franklin.com/de . T o install a book card, follow these steps. 1. T urn your unit off and turn it over . 2. Remove the blank protector or any other book card that might be installed. 3. Align the tabs on the book card with the notches in[...]

Book Card Keys The F1 - F5 keys on your product change functions according to the book card you select. Their functions are labelled on individual cards. When in your book card: For … Press … the red key F1 the green key F2 the yellow key F3 the blue key F4 Once a book card is installed in the product, you can select which book you want to use.[...]

60 Message Language When you turn on this product for the first time, you must choose the message language. Press A for German or press B for English. The message language is the language of prompts, help, and other messages. Y ou can change the message language after your initial decision. See “Changing the Settings” on page 62 to learn how . [...]

61 ➤ Understanding the Menu Goes to the English-to-German dictionary . Goes to the German-to-English dictionary . Goes to the School Essentials by Franklin menu. Goes to the Games menu. Goes to the English conjugation prompt. Using the Main Menu When you press MEN Ü , you will see ten icons. Use these to quickly take you to different parts of yo[...]

62 Viewing a Demonstration or T utorial Y ou can view a demonstration or tutorial of this dictionary at any time. 1. Press MEN Ü . 2. Use the arrow keys to highlight and press EINGABE. 3. Press to highlight either Tutorial or View Demo and press EINGABE. T o stop the demonstration or exit from the tutorial and go to the Word Entry screen, press CL[...]

63 Changing the Settings you will be shown an English word. T o learn how to change the entry language, read “Changing the Language” on page 60. ➤ Learn a New Word Y our dictionary comes with a Learn a Word feature to help you increase your English or German vocabulary . Each time you turn your device on, you can see a different headword take[...]

Reading Langenscheidt Information 64 Reading Langenscheidt Information In the T ools menu, you can review eight sections of supplemental information, provided by Langenscheidt, to help you understand your dictionary . Note : This information is available in German only . 1. Press MEN Ü . 2. Use the arrow keys to highlight and press EINGABE. 3. Pre[...]

65 Abk ü rzungen im W ö rterbuch (List of Abbreviations) From the Langenscheidt Zusätze menu, use to highlight Abkürzungen im Wörterbuch and press EINGABE . Y ou can choose to review the abbreviations used in this dictionary . Erl ä uterung der phonetischen Umschrift (Explanation of Phonetic Notations) From the Langenscheidt Zusätze menu, us[...]

66 ➤ Misspelling Words If you enter a misspelled word, a list of corrections appears. Highlight the word you want and then press EINGABE to see its dictionary entry . ➤ Understanding Definitions Dictionary entries consist of headwords, parts of speech, and/or definitions. Other forms of the word may follow the headword. Capitalized words indica[...]

67 Y ou can also use the device to translate English words into German. 1. Press CLEAR. 2. Press E/D (F2) to change the entry language from German to English, if needed. 3. T ype a word (for example, where ). T o erase a letter , press . Note: Y ou do not need to type accents. T o type accents, if desired, type the letter (for example, U ) and pres[...]

68 Finding Letters in Words If you are uncertain about how to spell a word, type a question mark ( ? ) in place of each unknown letter . T o find prefixes, suffixes, and other parts of words, type an asterisk ( ✽ ) in a word. Each asterisk stands for zero, one or more letters. Note : If you type an asterisk at the beginning of a word, it may take[...]

69 Highlighting Words Another way to look up words is by highlighting them in dictionary entries or word lists. Y ou can then find their definitions and phrases or add them to My Word List . 1. At any text, press EINGABE to start the highlight. T o turn the highlight off, press . 2. Use the arrow keys to move the highlight to the word you want. 4. [...]

70 Highlighting Words T o define the word, press EINGABE . T o find a phrase press + . T o add to My Word List , press LEARN (F4) . 3. Press CLEAR when done. Using the School Essentials by Franklin Using the School Essentials by Franklin, you can test your spelling, improve your vocabulary , browse the T OEFL ® T est Word List*, and receive gramma[...]

71 Flashcards 1. From the School Essentials by Franklin menu, use to highlight Flashcards and press EINGABE. My Flashcards (English) uses English words from My Word List . My Flashcards (German) uses German words from My Word List . TOEFL ® T est Flashcards uses words from the TOEFL ® T est Word List . 2. Highlight the word list you want and pres[...]

72 Y our device includes a helpful Grammar Guide that describes parts of speech. Y ou can view it by selecting from the main menu or by pressing LEARN (F4) . From the School Essentials by Franklin Menu 1. Press MEN Ü , highlight and then press EINGABE. Or you can press LEARN (F4) . 2. Press to highlight Grammar Guide and then press EINGABE. AB Usi[...]

73 3. Press to highlight the topic you want to study and then press EINGABE. 4. Press or to read. 5. Press + or + to view the next or previous topic. From an Inflection Screen 1. Press MEN Ü , highlight or and then press EINGABE. 2. T ype a word to conjugate and then press CONJ (F1). 3. Press + or + repeatedly to find the tense you want to read ab[...]

74 Advanced V erb Conjugations In this case, choose reden . Capitalized words are usually nouns. 4. Press EINGABE to look it up. Read the definition to find the verb you want (for example, to speak ). 5. Press CONJ (F1) to conjugate the headword, reden . 6. Highlight the translation you want (for example, speak ) and press EINGABE. These are the pr[...]

75 ➤ Getting Grammar Guidance When viewing inflections, you can press HILFE to go directly to the Grammar Guide and view detailed descriptions of how to use the inflections you were viewing along with usage examples. Advanced V erb Conjugations 8. Press either CONJ (F1) or hold and press repeatedly to view more inflections. If the word is a noun,[...]

76 T ranslating T raveller ’ s Phrases There are two ways in which you can translate several helpful phrases in categories ranging from Emergencies to Business Communication to Time & Dates . Browsing Through Phrases 1. Press MEN Ü . 2. Use the arrow keys to highlight and then press EINGABE to view the German categories. Press to view the En[...]

77 3. Press or to highlight the category you want and press EINGABE. 4. Press or to highlight the phrase you want to translate and then press EINGABE. Searching for a Specific Phrase 1. Press CLEAR and press E/D (F2) to select the lookup language, if needed. 2. T ype a keyword for which you want to find a phrase (for example, ticket ). 3. Hold and [...]

78 Using My Word List 5. T ype a word. 6. Press EINGABE to add the word. 7. Press CLEAR when done. Adding Words from the W ord Entry Screen Y ou can also add words to My Word List directly from the Word Entry screen. Since many German words are compounds from two or more words, you will have to add each component separately to your word list. 1. Pr[...]

79 ➤ Adding Highlighted Words Y ou can also add words to My Word List from definitions and correction lists. First highlight a word and then press LEARN (F4) . Y our selection is included in the menu item. Press EINGABE to add the word. Y our selection is included in the menu item. 5. Press EINGABE to add the word. If needed, highlight the compon[...]

80 Using My Word List 3. Press E/D (F2) to switch to the English or German List, if needed. 4. Select Delete a Word and then highlight the word you want to delete. 5. Press EINGABE to delete that word. Erasing My W ord List 1. Press MEN Ü , highlight and then press EINGABE. Or you can press LEARN (F4) . 2. Then press EINGABE to select My Word List[...]

81 5. Use the arrow keys to highlight V iew: ... and press EINGABE. The list of words in My Dictionary is displayed. Y ou can scroll through your list or words and definitions. T o see a complete definition or change it, use the arrow keys to highlight the word you want and press EINGABE . Make the changes you want and press EINGABE to save them. I[...]

82 Selecting a Game In the Games list, use or to move the highlight to the game of your choice and press EINGABE . Getting Help in the Games During any game you can read instructions by pressing HILFE . Y ou can get a hint by holding and pressing or reveal the game word by pressing . Note : If you reveal the game word, you lose the round. AB AUF Pl[...]

83 Hangman Hangman selects a mystery word and challenges you to guess it letter by letter . The letters of the mystery word are hidden by question marks. The number of guesses remaining is indicated by #’s. T ype letters that you think are in the mystery word. If you are correct, the letter appears in place of the corresponding question mark(s). [...]

84 Word Blaster ™ In Word Blaster you try to guess the mystery word before all its letters appear . As soon as you know the word press EINGABE . Then type your guess and press EINGABE . If your guess is incorrect, Word Blaster asks you for another word. The speed at which the letters appear is set by the skill level. T o see the translation of th[...]

85 Using the Clock The clock displays the current time and date. Y ou can save two times: Home time and World time. 1. Press . Press CLOCK (F1) to toggle between Home time ( ) and World time ( ). 2. Press EINGABE to set the time and date. 3. Use and to scroll through the options in the highlighted field. 4. Use and to move to another field. VOR ZUR[...]

86 Adding Entries Y ou can store as many as 100 names and telephone numbers in the databank. The total number of names you can add depends on the size of each entry . 1. Press and DA T A (F2). 2. Highlight Add an Entry and then press EINGABE. 3. T ype a name and press EINGABE. 4. T ype a phone number and press EINGABE. 5. T ype a postal address or [...]

87 Using the Databank 4. T o delete all databank entries, highlight Erase the List in the Databank menu and then press EINGABE. 5. Press Y to erase all databank entries or N to cancel the deletion. Using a Password Y ou can use a password to prevent unauthorized access to the databank. W arning! Always write the password in a safe, separate locatio[...]

88 Using the Calculator Making Calculations 1. Press and CALC (F3). 2. T ype a number . Note : Y ou can type up to 10 digits. T o type a decimal, press G(.) . T o change the sign of a number , press Y(+/-) . 3. Press a math function key . 4. T ype another number . 5. Press EINGABE. T o repeat the calculation, press EINGABE again. 6. Press CLEAR to [...]

89 Using the Converter The converter allows you to convert measurements and currency . Making Metric Conversions 1. Press and CONV (F4). 2. Use to select a conversion category (for example, Weights ). AB Using the Calculator Using the Calculator Memory 1. In the Calculator , make a calculation or type a number . 2. T o add the number on the screen [...]

90 Using the Converter 3. Select a conversion (for example, grams/ounces ). 4. T ype a number after one of the units. Note : Press or to move between the lines. Press to delete a number . 5. Press EINGABE to convert it. AB AUF Making Currency Conversions 1. Press and CURR (F5). 2. Enter a conversion rate. The rate should be in units of the other cu[...]

91 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 AN/AUS. If nothing happens, try Step 2. 2. Use a paper clip to gently press the reset button on your unit. The reset button is recessed in a pin- sized hole above the book card slot. W arning! Pr[...]

92 Copyrights, T rademarks and Patents Model: LDE-1660 Elektronisches Handwörterbuch Englisch • Batteries : two x AAA • Size : 13,2 x 7,8 x 2,2 cm © 2005 Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc., Burlington, N.J. 08016-4907 U.S.A. All rights reserved. © 2005 Langenscheidt KG, Berlin und München. All Rights Reserved. Used by Franklin Electronic [...]

93 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. W arning : Changes or modifications to this unit[...]

94 Limited W arranty (U.S. only) LIMITED W ARRANTY , DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES, AND LIMITED REMEDY FRANKLIN WARRANTS TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER THA T THIS PRODUCT WILL BE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN MA TERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE ORIGINAL DA TE OF PURCHASE AS EVIDENCED BY A COPY OF THE SALES RECEIPT . THIS LIMITED W ARRANTY[...]

95 Limited W arranty (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 [...]

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