Franklin KID-1240 manual

User ’s Guide KID-1240 T alking Children’ s Dictionary[...]

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T oggles between writing words in manuscript printing and cursive script. Shows a list of words that rhyme with your word. Shows the Games menu. Lets you use your word list, change settings, or view a demonstration. Shows help messages. Pronounces words aloud. T urns the dictionary on or off. T ypes a ? to stand for a missing letter in a word, or s[...]

Before you start, you should install new batteries and adjust the screen contrast. Note : Replace the batteries when the screen contrast is too light even after adjustment. When you remove batteries, stored information is erased. 1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the unit. 2. Install four AAA batteries. 3. Press ON/OFF . The fi[...]

✓ Seeing a Demonstration Y ou can see a brief demonstration by first pressing LIST and then pressing until you see See Me Work . Then press ENTER to see the demonstration. T o stop the demonstration, press CLEAR . ✓ Changing the Name Y ou can enter your name or nickname so that it appears when you turn on the dictionary or win a game. T o enter[...]

It’s easy to look up the definitions of words with your dictionary . Let’s learn how . 1. Press CLEAR. 2. T ype a word. For example, type apple . T o erase letters, use BACK . T o type a space, press . T o type a capital letter , hold down SHIFT while you type a letter . 3. Press ENTER to see its definition. 4. Press to read more of the definit[...]

Y ou can find rhymes with your dictionary . Rhymes are words that sound alike. Y ou can check for words that rhyme with: a word you type at the Enter a word screen; a word you looked up; the highlighted word in a definition or list; a game word; a printed or cursively written word. T ry this example: 1. Press CLEAR. 2. T ype wild . 3. Press RHYME. [...]

If you misspell a word, the dictionary automatically shows you a list of spelling corrections. 1. Press CLEAR. 2. T ype a misspelled word. For example, type jiraph . 3. Press ENTER. Press DOWN , if necessary , to highlight the correct word. 4. Press SPEAK to hear the word. Press RHYME to see a list of words that rhyme with the word. T o highlight a[...]

If you want to learn the meaning of a word that you see in a definition, you can highlight the word and then jump to its definition. 1. Press CLEAR. 2. T ype a word. For example, type truck . 3. Press ENTER. 4. Press ENTER again to start the highlight. T o turn off the highlight, press BACK . 5. Press the arrow keys to highlight a word. For example[...]

If you don’t know how to spell a word, type a question mark (?) in place of each letter that you are unsure about. T o find prefixes, suffixes, and other parts of words, type an asterisk ( ✽ ) in a word. Each asterisk stands for a series of letters. Y ou can type more than one question mark or asterisk in a word. Y ou can also use ?s and ✽ s [...]

The dictionary can write letters and words in both manuscript printing and cursive script. 1. Press CLEAR. 2. T ype or enter one or more words. For example, type or enter hot dog . T o type a space, press . 3. Press ABC to see the word(s) written in manuscript printing. T o see the word(s) written again, press ENTER . If the word is too long to fit[...]

Confusables are words that are spelled or sound alike that people often confuse. When you see a question mark flashing to the right of a word, that word has confusables. 1. Press CLEAR. 2. T ype rain and then press ENTER. Notice the flashing question mark. 3. Press ?. Each confusable is followed by a word that explains its meaning. 4. Press to view[...]

Y ou can save as many as 80 words in your own word list for study and review . Y ou can add words to the list that are not found in this dictionary , but they take up more space in your list. T o Add a Word to Y our List 1. Press CLEAR. 2. Press LIST . 3. Press or until you see Add a Word and then press ENTER. 4. T ype a word and then press ENTER. [...]

T o See and Hear Y our Words 1. Press LIST . 2. Press or to see See Your Words and then press ENTER. 3. Press or to highlight a word. 4. Press SPEAK to hear a word, ENTER to see its definition, ABC to see it written, RHYME to see a list of words that rhyme with that word or ? to see its Confusables, if any . T o Erase a Word 1. Press LIST . 2. Pres[...]

The dictionary can pronounce the words that appear on almost any screen–in definitions, handwriting examples, spelling correction lists, your word list, confusables, games, menus, prompts, and even help messages. Just press the SPEAK key whenever you want to hear words. T o adjust the volume, turn the volume control wheel on the side of the dicti[...]

6. Press ABC to see the highlighted word written. 7. Press SPEAK to hear the written word. 8. Press CLEAR when you are finished. ✓ T urning the Sound On or Off Y ou can turn the sound on or off by pressing LIST , pressing to see Sound , and then pressing or . ✓ Hearing the Menus If the sound is turned on, you can press SPEAK to hear the items o[...]

Y our dictionary has six fun word games. Y ou can choose a skill level (easy or hard) and which game words (all or your list) to use. 1. Press GAMES. 2. T o change the skill level, press or to see Skill Level and then press or to switch between settings. The check marks your current setting. 3. T o change the game words, press or to see Game Words [...]

Hangman Hangman challenges you to guess a mystery word, indicated by ?s, one letter at a time. 1. Press GAMES, if needed. 2. Press or to see Hangman and then press ENTER. 3. T ype letters you think are in the word. 4. T o give up and reveal the word, press ?. 5. T o see the definition of the word, press ENTER. T o go back to the game, press BACK . [...]

3. T o shuffle the letters, press ENTER. 4. T ype your guess and press ENTER. 5. T o give up and reveal the word, press ?. 6. Press ENTER to see the definition of the word. T o go back to the game, press BACK . 7. Press to play a new round. Flashcards Flashcards flashes words for you to spell or say . 1. Press GAMES, if needed. 2. Use or to see Fla[...]

Guess That Word In Guess That Word , you must type the missing letters in the mystery word. 1. Press GAMES, if needed. 2. Press or to see Guess that Word and then press ENTER. T o read the definition of the mystery word, press , if needed. 3. If needed, use or to select a missing letter , and then type the letter that you think belongs there. 4. Co[...]

Tic-T ac-T oe In Tic-T ac-T oe , your challenge is to get three X’s in a row before your computer opponent can get three O’s in a row . 1. Press GAMES, if needed. 2. Press or to see Tic-T ac-T oe and then press ENTER. 3. Use the arrow keys to move your X to the spot that you want and then press ENTER. The computer will place its O. 4. Continue [...]

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 not expressly approved by[...]

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Model: KID-1240 T alking Children’s Dictionary • Dimensions : 2.4 x 10 x 15.7 cm • Weight : 7 oz • Batteries : 4 AAA, 1.5-volt • Screen size : 17 x 79 continuous pixel Cleaning, Storage, Problems T o clean this spelling corrector , spray a mild glass cleaner onto a cloth and wipe its surface. Don't spray liquids directly on the spell[...]