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Franklin MWD-1490 User Manual

Merriam-webster's dictionary & thesaurus with comprehensive reference set
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  • Page 1 MWD-1490 ® Dictionary & Thesaurus with Comprehensive Reference Set User’s Guide www.franklin.com...

  • Page 2: License Agreement

    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.

  • Page 3: Key Guide

    Soft Key functions are represented by the labels displayed along the bottom of the screen. To perform a Soft Key function, press the unlabeled key at the top of the keyboard that corresponds to the label you want. These labels change to reflect the different functions available in the various books and exercises in this device.
  • Page 4 In the Organizer, the following Soft Keys are available: CLOCK DATA CALC CONV CURR Please refer to the specific topics in this User’s Guide to learn the function of any available Soft Keys. Organizer Keys Goes to the clock. Goes to the Databank menu.

  • Page 5: Function Keys

    Function Keys Turns the product on or off. Displays a help message. Goes to the main menu. Goes to the word entry screen in any book that has one. Clears the calculator. In the metric converter and databank, goes to its main menu. Backs up, erases a letter, or turns off the highlight at an entry.
  • Page 6 Goes to the main menu. At a word entry screen, types a ? to stand for a letter in a word. At a menu, displays a menu item. At a dictionary entry, displays the headword. In games, reveals the word and forfeits the game.
  • Page 7 Combination Keys* At a dictionary entry, pages up or down. At a dictionary entry, displays the previous or next entry. At a menu, goes to the first or last menu item. At an entry, goes to the start or end of the entry. Types a hyphen.

  • Page 8: Direction Keys

    At a word entry screen, types an asterisk to stand for a series of letters in a word. In games, gives a hint. Direction Keys Move up ( ), down ( ), left ( ), or right ( ). At menus and dictionary entries, pages down.

  • Page 9: Replacing Batteries

    Replacing Batteries Your product is powered by two CR- 2032 lithium batteries. Follow these easy instructions to install or replace them. Please have the new batteries and a small Phillips screwdriver at hand before you remove the old ones. 1. Turn your product off and turn it over.
  • Page 10 RESET 4. Remove the old batteries. Note: Use a paper clip, if necessary, to remove the old batteries. 5. 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.
  • Page 11 6. Replace the battery cover and secure it with the screw. Warning: If the batteries wear-out completely or if you take more than a few seconds while changing the batteries, any information that was entered in the built-in books may be erased.
  • Page 12 • Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be re-charged. 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. •...
  • Page 13 • 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.

  • Page 14: For Your Information

    For Your Information Follow the Arrows The flashing arrows on the right of the screen show which arrow keys you can press to move around menus or view more text. Help is Always at Hand You can view a help message at any screen by pressing HELP.

  • Page 15: Using The Main Menu

    Using the Main Menu Use the main menu to quickly take you to different books and exercises in your device. The main menu contains five tabs: Books, Learning, Exercises, Games and Setup. Use to move to another tab. Use to highlight the option you want and press ENTER to select it.

  • Page 16: Understanding The Menus

    Understanding the Menus The Books tab enables you to look up definitions, thesaurus entries, information about punctuation and style, geographical information, biographical information, and translate common words. The Learning tab enables you to access My Vocabulary List, and read...
  • Page 17 grammar lessons. You can also access the SAT The Exercises tab allows you to access Spelling Bee and Flashcards. You can try both exercises using English words saved to My Vocabulary List and those found in the SAT ® * Word List. *SAT is a registered trademark of the College Entrance Examination Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not...
  • Page 18 The Games tab allows you to access the nine games included in your device: Anagrams, Hangman, Word Train, Word Builder, Jumble, 1 and 2 player Link Four and 1 and 2 player Tic Tac Toe. You can also adjust the game settings. The Setup tab allows you to access a demonstration and tutorial of how this device works.

  • Page 19: Viewing A Demonstration Or Tutorial

    Viewing a Demonstration 1. Press MENU. 2. Press SETUP. You can also press you reach the Setup menu. 3. Press Tutorial or View Demo and press ENTER. To stop the demonstration or exit from the Tutorial and return to the Setup menu, press CLEAR.

  • Page 20: Changing The Settings

    Changing the Settings When using this device, you can activate the Learn a Word feature, adjust the screen contrast, the shutoff time, and the type size. The shutoff time is how long your product stays on if you forget to turn it off. 1.
  • Page 21 4. Press Learn a Word, Contrast, Shutoff, or Type Size. 5. Press setting. Your changes are automatically saved. 6. Press ENTER when done. Press CLEAR to return to the Setup menu. Learn a New Word Your dictionary comes with a Learn a Word feature to help you increase your vocabulary.

  • Page 22: Finding Dictionary Entries

    Finding Dictionary Entries Use the Merriam-Webster Dictionary to look up definitions. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press BOOKS. 3. Use Dictionary, then press ENTER. 4. Type a word (e.g., intuition). To erase a letter, press BACK. To type a capital, hold CAP and press a letter key.
  • Page 23 5. Press ENTER to view the definition. Press SPACE or 6. Hold FN and press view the next or previous definition. 7. Press CLEAR when done. Press MENU to go to the main menu. to scroll.
  • Page 24 Understanding Definitions Entries may consist of headwords, parts of speech, and definitions. Other forms of the word may follow the headword. After the definition, you may see a list of usage examples. 1. Type knowledge. 2. Press ENTER. Misspelling Words If you enter a misspelled word, a list of corrections appears.
  • Page 25 Choosing Multiple Forms Some words in the dictionaries have more than one form (e.g. resume, resumé). When the word you are looking up has multiple forms, the different forms appear in a list. Simply highlight the form you want and press ENTER to see its entry. For example, select Dictionary from the Books menu, then type resume at the word entry screen.
  • Page 26 Understanding Confusables Confusables are homonyms, homophones and spelling variants that are easy to confuse, e.g. rain, reign, rein. If the word you looked up is a confusable, the CONF Soft Key is displayed. Press CONF to view the confusables.

  • Page 27: Using The Thesaurus

    Using the Thesaurus Use the Franklin Thesaurus to find synonyms, antonyms and other information about a word. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press BOOKS. 3. Use Thesaurus, then press ENTER. 4. Type a word (e.g., complete). To erase a letter, press BACK.
  • Page 28 5. Press ENTER to view the thesaurus entry. Press SPACE or 6. Hold FN and press view the next or previous entry. 7. Press CLEAR when done. Press MENU to go to the main menu. to scroll.
  • Page 29 Understanding Thesaurus Entries A thesaurus entry consists of a group of synonyms, antonyms and classmates. Synonyms are words that have similar meanings, e.g. happy/joyous. Antonyms are words that have the opposite meaning of the word being defined, e.g. happy/unhappy. Classmates are words that are related in some way to the word being defined, e.g.

  • Page 30: Highlighting Words

    Highlighting Words Another way to look up words is by highlighting them in entries or word lists. You can then find their definitions, thesaurus entries, or add them to My Vocabulary List. 1. At any text, press ENTER to start the highlight. To turn the highlight off, press BACK.
  • Page 31 2. Use the arrow keys to move the highlight to the word you want. To … define the word view the thesaurus entry add word to My Vocabulary List 3. Press CLEAR when done. Press MENU to go to the main menu.

  • Page 32: Finding Letters In Words

    Finding Letters in Words If you are uncertain about how to spell a word, type a question mark (?) in place of each unknown letter. To find prefixes, suffixes, and other parts of words, type an asterisk ( ) in a word.
  • Page 33 2. Type a word with ?s and s. To type an asterisk, hold down CAP and press ?. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Press to the word you want and press ENTER to view its entry. 5. Press CLEAR when done. Press MENU to go to the main menu.
  • Page 34 Reading About Punctuation and Style This device contains a book to help you review and learn common rules of punctuation and style. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press BOOKS. 3. Use Punctuation & Style, then press ENTER. to highlight...
  • Page 35 4. Use you want and press ENTER. topic, if needed, and press ENTER. 5. Press SPACE or 6. Press CLEAR when done. Press MENU to go to the main menu. to highlight the topic to highlight a sub- to scroll.
  • Page 36 Finding Geographical Use the geographical dictionary to find information about current and historical names of places. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press BOOKS. 3. Use Geographical Dictionary, then press ENTER. Press list of places. You can also type a letter to go to the first place beginning with that letter.
  • Page 37 4. Press ENTER at any place name to view its entry. Press BACK to return to the list. 5. Press SPACE or 6. Press CLEAR when done. Press MENU to go to the main menu. to scroll.
  • Page 38 Finding Biographical Use the biographical dictionary to find information about current and historical names of people. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press BOOKS. 3. Use Biographical Dictionary, then press ENTER. Press list of names. You can also type a letter to go to the first word beginning with that letter.
  • Page 39 4. Press ENTER at any place name to view its entry. Press BACK to return to the list. 5. Press SPACE or 6. Press CLEAR when done. Press MENU to go to the main menu. to scroll.
  • Page 40 5-Language Translator Use the 5-language translator to translate words to and from English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press BOOKS. 3. Use Language Translator, then press ENTER. Using the to highlight 5-...
  • Page 41 The input language is English by default. Press a language’s respective Soft Key to change the input language. 4. Type a word (e.g., place). To erase a letter, press BACK. To type a capital, hold CAP and press a letter key. To type a number, hold FN and press Q-P.
  • Page 42 5. Press ENTER to view the translations. Press SPACE or 6. Press CLEAR when done. Press MENU to go to the main menu. to scroll.

  • Page 43: Using My Vocabulary List

    Using My Vocabulary List You can save up to 40 words in My Vocabulary List for personal study or review. My Vocabulary List is saved between sessions unless your product is reset. Adding Words from the Learning Menu 1. Press MENU. 2.
  • Page 44 5. Type a word. 6. Press ENTER to add the word. 7. Press CLEAR when done. Adding Words from a Word Entry Screen You can add words to My Vocabulary List directly from any word entry screen. 1. Press MENU. 2.
  • Page 45 5. Press LIST. Your selection is included in the menu item. 6. Press ENTER to add the word. 7. Press CLEAR to return to the word entry screen. Press MENU to go to the main menu. Adding Highlighted Words You can also add words to My Vocabulary List from definitions and correction lists.
  • Page 46 Adding Words Not in This Dictionary When you add a word not in this dictionary, you are given three options: Add Anyway, Cancel and Correction List. Highlight the option you want and press ENTER. Caution: Adding words that are not in this dictionary uses considerably more memory that adding words that are.
  • Page 47 Viewing My Vocabulary List 1. Press MENU. 2. Press LEARN. 3. My Vocabulary List will be highlighted. Press ENTER to select it. View List:... will be highlighted. View List: Empty will be displayed if either is empty. 4. Press ENTER to view the list. 5.
  • Page 48 Removing a Word from My Vocabulary List 1. Press MENU. 2. Press LEARN. 3. My Vocabulary List will be highlighted. Press ENTER to select it. 4. Press a Word and press ENTER. 5. Highlight the word you want to delete and press ENTER to delete that word.
  • Page 49 Erasing My Vocabulary List 1. Press MENU. 2. Press LEARN. 3. My Vocabulary List will be highlighted. Press ENTER to select it. 4. Press the List and press ENTER. 5. Press Y to erase the list or press N to cancel. to highlight Erase...
  • Page 50 Reading the Grammar Guide Your device includes an outline of English grammar topics such as parts of speech, phrases, clauses, the correct usage of punctuation, and so on. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press LEARN. 3. Press Grammar Guide, then press ENTER.
  • Page 51 4. Press topic you want to study and then press ENTER. 5. If necessary, highlight the sub- topic you want and press ENTER. 6. Press SPACE or If a topic contains a quiz to help you review the rules described in that topic, the QUIZ Soft Key will be displayed.

  • Page 52: Word List

    Using the SAT ® Word List The SAT ® Word List is available to you to review and learn English words like those you might find on the Scholastic Aptitude Test. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press LEARN. 3. Press to highlight SAT ®...
  • Page 53 Press to scroll through the Word List. You can also type ® a letter to go to the first word beginning with that letter. For example, type gre to highlight gregarious. Press ENTER at any word to view its definition. Press BACK to return to the list.

  • Page 54: Spelling Bee

    Using Exercises Using Exercises, you can test your spelling and improve your vocabulary. Spelling Bee 1. Press MENU. 2. Press EXER. You can choose My Spelling Bee which uses words from My Vocabulary List or SAT Bee which uses words from the ®...
  • Page 55 4. Type in the word you just saw and press ENTER to see if you spelled it right. 5. Press ENTER to see the definition of the word. Press BACK to return to Spelling Bee. 6. Press SPACE for a new word. 7.
  • Page 56 Flashcards 1. Press MENU. 2. Press EXER. You can choose My Flashcards which uses words from My Vocabulary List or SAT Flashcards which uses words from the SAT ® 3. Press one you want, then press ENTER. A word will appear on the screen for you to study or define.
  • Page 57 4. Press SPACE for a new word. 5. Press CLEAR or MENU when done.

  • Page 58: Playing The Games

    Playing The Games You have nine fun games to choose from. Changing Game Settings Before you play, you can choose the source of the words, the skill level, the language, and whether or not graphics will be used. 1. Press MENU. 2.
  • Page 59 4. Use Words, Skill, or Graphics. Words chooses the source of the words: All of them, My Vocabulary List, Enter your own, Learn a Word List, or SAT Skill determines how easy or difficult a game is. 5. Use setting(s) you want. 6.
  • Page 60 Selecting a Game In the Games menu, use move the highlight to the game of your choice and press ENTER. Getting Help in the Games During any game you can read instructions by pressing HELP. You can get a hint by holding CAP and pressing ? or reveal the game word by pressing ?.

  • Page 61: Using The Clock

    Using the Clock The clock displays the current time and date. You can save two times: Home time and World time. 1. Press ORG. Press CLOCK to toggle between Home time and World time. 2. Press ENTER to set the time and date.
  • Page 62 4. Use field. 5. Press ENTER when done. Press CLEAR to exit without saving the settings. 6. Set the World time the same way you set the Home time. to move to another...

  • Page 63: Using The Databank

    Using the Databank Adding Entries You can store as many as 100 names, telephone numbers, and addresses in the databank. The total number of names you can add depends on the size of each entry. 1. Press ORG and then press DATA.
  • Page 64 Note: Q-P will type numbers 0-9 automatically. To type a letter from this row, hold FN and press the letter key. To type a hyphen, hold FN and press J. 5. Type a postal address or e-mail address and press ENTER. To type an @, hold FN and press Viewing or Editing Entries 1.

  • Page 65: Deleting Entries

    4. Press ENTER to move to the number field. Press ENTER twice to move to the address field. 5. Press ENTER again to save your changes or hold down FN and press BACK to cancel your changes. Deleting Entries 1. Press ORG and then press DATA.

  • Page 66: Using A Password

    Using a Password You can use a password to prevent unauthorized access to the databank. Warning! Always write the password in a safe, separate location. If you lose or forget the password, you will be able to use the databank again only by removing the batteries from your device, which will permanently erase all the information stored in the...
  • Page 67 3. Type a password of up to eight characters and press ENTER. to move the cursor; use BACK to delete. 4. Press C to confirm or CLEAR to cancel the password. The password you set will be requested the first time that the databank is used during a session.

  • Page 68: Using The Calculator

    Using the Calculator 1. Press ORG and then press CALC. 2. Type a number. Note: Q-P will type numbers 0-9 automatically. You can type up to 10 digits. To type a decimal, press G(.). To change the sign of a number, press Z(+/-).
  • Page 69 5. Press ENTER. To repeat the calculation, press ENTER again. To Calculate ... reciprocals squares percentages square roots negative numbers 6. Press CLEAR to clear the current calculations. Press ...

  • Page 70: Using The Calculator Memory

    Using the Calculator Memory 1. In the calculator, make a calculation or type a number. 2. To add the number on the screen to the number stored in memory, press X( subtract the number on the screen from the number stored in memory, press C( indicates the number is stored in memory.

  • Page 71: Using The Metric Converter

    Using the Metric Converter 1. Press ORG and then press CONV. 2. Use to select a conversion category (e.g., Weights). 3. Select a conversion (e.g., grams/ounces).
  • Page 72 4. Type a number after one of the units. Note: Q-P will type numbers 0-9 automatically. Press move between the lines. Press BACK to delete a number. 5. Press ENTER to convert. 6. Press CLEAR to clear the current conversion.

  • Page 73: Using The Currency Converter

    Currency Converter 1. Press ORG and then press CURR. 2. Enter a conversion rate. The rate should be in units of the other currency per one unit of the home currency (n other/1 home). 3. Enter an amount for the home or other currency.

  • Page 74: Resetting Your Product

    Resetting Your Product 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 on your unit.
  • Page 75 RESET Warning! Pressing the reset button with more than light pressure may permanently disable your product. In addition, resetting the product erases settings and information entered in its built-in books.

  • Page 76: Specifications

    Specifications Model MWD-1490: Merriam- Webster ® Dictionary & Thesaurus with Comprehensive Reference • Batteries: two CR-2032 lithium • Size: 130.5 x 99.5 x 13.5 mm • Weight: 135 g © 2002-2006 Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc., Burlington, N.J. 08016-4907 U.S.A. All rights reserved.
  • Page 77 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.

  • Page 78: Fcc Notice

    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.
  • Page 79 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 interference by one or more of the following measures: –Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

  • Page 80: Disclaimer Of Warranties

    Disclaimer of Warranties Except as specifically provided herein, Franklin makes no warranty of any kind, express or implied, with respect to this product. Limited Warranty (U.S. only) LIMITED WARRANTY, DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES, AND LIMITED REMEDY FRANKLIN WARRANTS TO THE ORIGINAL...
  • Page 81 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.
  • Page 82 WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT, LOST 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.
  • Page 83 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.

  • Page 84: 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...

  • Page 85: 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...

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