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Franklin PGM-520 User Manual

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  • Page 1 PGM-520 User’s Guide www.franklin.com...

  • Page 2: License Agreement

    FRANKLIN means Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. Limited Use License All rights in the ELECTRONIC REFERENCE remain the property of FRANKLIN. Through your purchase, FRANKLIN grants you a personal and nonexclusive licensed to use this ELECTRONIC REFERENCE. You may not make any copies of...
  • Page 3 This license is effective until terminated. This license terminates immediately without notice from FRANKLIN if you fail to comply with any provision of this license. Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of this unit.

  • Page 4: Key Guide

    Key Guide Main Keys Toggles between the calculator and Conversions menu. Goes to the Confusables ® list. At the Entry screen, types a ? to stand for a letter in a word. At a menu, displays a menu item. At a dictionary entry, dis- plays the headword.
  • Page 5 Function Keys In the dictionary, goes to the Entry screen. In the calculator, clears all entries. In the converter and data- bank, goes to its main menu. Backs up, erases a letter, or turns off the highlight at an entry. Shifts to type capital letters and punc- tuation marks.
  • Page 6 At menus and dictionary entries, pages down. At the Entry screen, types a space. At a dictionary entry, goes to the top or bottom of an entry. At menus, goes to the top or bottom of a list. At the Entry screen, types an asterisk to stand for a series of letters in a word.

  • Page 7: Help Is Always At Hand

    Z(+/-) Changes the number on the screen to a negative or positive number. Adds the number on the screen to the number stored in the memory. –) Subtracts the number on the screen from the number stored in the memo- Recalls the number stored in the memo- Clears the memory.

  • Page 8: Replacing The Battery

    Replacing the Battery Your unit uses 1 CR-2016, 3-volt lithium battery. Important!! Before you follow these steps please have the new battery at hand. You will also need a small Phillips screwdriver (one that fits into screws with an “x” notch). 1.

  • Page 9: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock The clock lets you set a Home Time and view local times around the world. You must set the Home time before viewing World Times as World Times are based on Home Time. Setting Home Time 1. Press You see the Home Time mode.
  • Page 10 Press played. Press press displayed. Press ENTER to set the time. 6. Press to highlight Set Date and press ENTER to select it. ous field. Use rent day/month/year. Press ENTER to set it. 7. Press ENTER to select it. Press played.

  • Page 11: Setting World Time

    Setting World Time 1. Press Press S to enter Setting Mode. 2. Press ENTER to select Set DST. Press DST Off. Press ENTER to select your choice. 3. Press to highlight Set World City and press ENTER to select it. Press played.

  • Page 12: Changing The Settings

    Changing the Settings When using this dictionary, you can adjust the screen contrast, the shutoff time, and the type size. The shut- off time is how long your unit stays on if you forget to turn it off. 1. Press SETUP. 2.

  • Page 13: Viewing A Demonstration Or Tutorial

    Viewing a Demonstration You can view a tutorial or a demonstration of this dic- tionary at any time. 1. Press SETUP. 2. Press 3. Press View Demo. 4. Press ENTER. To stop the demonstration or exit from the Tutorial and go to the Entry screen, press CLEAR.

  • Page 14: Finding Definitions

    Finding Definitions It’s easy to look up a word in this dictionary. Simply type it in at the Entry screen. 1. Press 2. Type a word (for example, study). To erase a letter, press BACK. To type a capital, hold CAP and press a letter key.

  • Page 15: Correcting Misspellings

    Correcting Misspellings If you misspell a word, don’t worry. It will be corrected automatically. You can even spell it phonetically. 1. Type a misspelled word (for example, chear). To erase a letter, press BACK. 2. Press ENTER. If there is more than one word in the correction list, you see the list.

  • Page 16: Finding Confusables

    Finding Confusables Confusables are homonyms and spelling variants that are easy to confuse. If a word has Confusables, CONF will flash in the upper right of the screen. 1. Type a word (for example, rain) and press ENTER. 2. Press ?*. Confusables are displayed with identifying words.

  • Page 17: Finding A Letter In A Word

    Finding a Letter in a Word If you know how to spell part of a word, you can use MatchMaker™ to find words containing those letters by typing a question mark (?) in place of each unknown letter. 1. Press 2.

  • Page 18: Finding A Series Of Letters

    Finding a Series of Letters You can also use MatchMaker to find prefixes, suffix- es and other parts of words. To do so, type an aster- isk ( ) in a word. Asterisks stand for a series of let- ters. Note: If you type an asterisk at the beginning of a word, it may take a little while to find the matching words.

  • Page 19: Highlighting Words

    Highlighting Words Another way to look up words is by highlighting them in dictionary entries or word lists. Then you can find their definitions, Confusables Word List. 1. At any text, press ENTER to start the highlight. To turn the highlight off, press BACK. 2.

  • Page 20: Using My Word List

    Using My Word List You can save up to 40 words in My Word List for per- sonal study or review. Warning: All the words in My Word List will be erased if your batteries run out of power, or your unit is reset. Adding Words 1.
  • Page 21 Adding Highlighted Words At any text, you can highlight a word and add it to My Word List. 1. At text, press ENTER to start the highlight. 2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the word you want. 3. Press LEARN. Add “your word”...

  • Page 22: Erasing My Word List

    Erasing My Word List 1. Press LEARN and select My Word List. 2. Press 3. Press ENTER. 4. Press Y to erase the entire list. Press N to return to the My Word List menu without erasing the list. Adding Words Not Found in This Dictionary When you add a word not in this dictionary, you’re given three options: Cancel, Add...

  • Page 23: Using Learning Exercises

    Using Learning Exercises You can test your spelling skills and improve your vocabulary with Learning Exercises. Spelling Bee 1. Press LEARN. 2. Press press ENTER. You can use words from My Word List or words in the SAT* word List. Note: Because you cannot type accents, accented words from My Word List will not be used in My Spelling Bee.
  • Page 24 Flashcards 1. Press LEARN. 2. Press press ENTER. You can use words from My Word List or words in the SAT* word list. 3. Select the word list you want and press ENTER. A word will be displayed on the screen for you to study or define.

  • Page 25: Storing Names & Phone Numbers

    Storing Names & Phone Numbers This product has a databank that can save as many as 100 names and phone numbers. The total amount of names and numbers that you can save depends upon the number of characters in each entry. To Add an Entry to the Databank 1.
  • Page 26 4. Use the numbered keys to type a phone num- ber and then press ENTER. To type a hyphen between the parts of a phone number, press J. Note: You cannot type letters in a phone number. To View the Databank 1.
  • Page 27 Keep Copies of Important Data Warning! Your databank information is safely stored in memory as long as the battery sup- plies power. However, if the battery loses all power, this information will be permanently lost. Always keep written copies of your important information.

  • Page 28: Using A Password

    Using a Password You can use a password to keep the information in the databank private. The password is requested when the unit is turned on and the databank is accessed. Password Warnings Warning! After you set the password, you must enter the password to access the databank for the first time during a session.

  • Page 29: Password Setup

    Password Setup 1. Press 2. Press press ENTER. 3. Type a password and then press ENTER. Your password can have up to 8 characters. You are prompted to retype your password, and press ENTER to confirm. 4. To test the password, press ON/OFF twice, press ENTER.

  • Page 30: Playing The Games

    Playing the Games Selecting a Game 1. Press 2. Use the arrow keys to move the highlight to the game you want. 3. Press ENTER to select it. Changing Game Settings You can choose the skill level for a game. 1.
  • Page 31 Hangman Dictionary Hangman uses all the words in the diction- ary for the game. SAT Hangman uses only the words in the SAT word list and My Word List Hangman uses the words you entered in My Word List. The rules for all three games are the same.
  • Page 32 Anagrams Anagrams challenges you to find all of the words that can occur within a selected word. Each letter can only be used as many times as it appears in the selected word. Each anagram must be a specified minimum length.

  • Page 33: Using The Calculator

    Using the Calculator Making Calculations 1. Press 2. Type a number. You can type up to 10 digits. 3. Press H(+), J(-), K(X), L(÷) to add, subtract, multiply, or divide. 4. Type another number. 5. Press ENTER. To repeat the calculation, press ENTER again. 6.

  • Page 34: Using The Converter

    Using the Converter The converter allows you to easily convert measure- ments and currency. Making Metric Conversions 1. Press menu. 2. Press press ENTER. 3. Type a number after one of the units. Press Press BACK to delete a number. 4.
  • Page 35 Making Currency Conversions 1. Press menu. 2. Press CAP and then Converter and then press ENTER. 3. Enter a conversion rate and press ENTER. The rate should be in units of the other currency per one unit of the home currency (n other/1 home).

  • Page 36: Resetting Your Unit

    Resetting Your Unit If the keyboard fails to respond, or if the screen per- forms erratically, perform a system reset by following the steps below. 1. Hold CLEAR and press ON/OFF. If nothing happens, try Step 2. 2. Use a paper clip to gently press the reset but- ton located on the back of the unit.

  • Page 37: Copyrights, Trademarks, And Patents

    • Size: 9.35 x 10.2 x 2.5 cm. ISBN 1-59074-243-5 Contacts Please have your product number (PGM-520) and date of purchase handy when you call to register. For customer service and technical support call 609-386-8997 or visit us at www.franklin.com...

  • Page 38: 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, includ- ing interference that may cause undesired operation. Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli- ance could void the user’s authority to operate the equip-...

  • Page 39: Limited Warranty (Eu And Switzerland)

    (EU and Switzerland) This product, excluding batteries and liquid crystal display (LCD), is guaranteed by Franklin 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 due to faulty workmanship or materials.

  • Page 40: Limited Warranty (Outside U.s., Eu And Switzerland)

    EU and Switzerland) This product, excluding batteries and liquid crystal display (LCD), is guaranteed by Franklin 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 due to faulty workmanship or materials.
  • Page 41 TION OF THE PRODUCT, AT THE SOLE OPTION OF FRANKLIN IF IT DETERMINES THAT THE PRODUCT WAS DEFECTIVE AND THE DEFECTS AROSE WITHIN THE DURATION OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY. THIS REMEDY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU CERTAIN RIGHTS;...
  • Page 42 ATTN: SERVICE DEPARTMENT ONE FRANKLIN PLAZA BURLINGTON, NJ 08016-4907 IF YOU RETURN A FRANKLIN PRODUCT, PLEASE INCLUDE A NOTE WITH THE RMA, 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.

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