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Franklin RDC-525 User Manual

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  • Page 1 RDC-525 Merriam-Webster Pagemark Dictionary with Book Light User’s Guide www.franklin.com...

  • Page 2: License Agreement

    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.
  • Page 3 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the RDC-525. You can now use your dictionary as a reading light and bookmark! Clip the unit onto the cover of your book and use the ribbon to mark a page. Lift up the clear hinged lid to turn on the light.

  • Page 4: Key Guide

    Key Guide Main Keys Turns the product on or off. Goes to the dictionary. Toggles between the Home and World Time/Date. Goes to the Games menu. Toggles between the calculator and Conversions menu. Goes to the Databank menu. Other Keys In the dictionary, goes to the Entry screen.
  • Page 5 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, displays the headword. In games, reveals the word and forfeits the game. Goes to the Learning Exercises menu.
  • Page 6 Calculator Keys Q–P Types numbers. A(1/x) Calculates a reciprocal. S( x) Calculates a square root. Squares a number. F(%) Calculates a percentage. G(.) Inserts a decimal point. H(+), J(-) Adds, subtracts, multiplies or divides K(x), L(÷) numbers. Z(+/-) Changes the number on the screen to a negative or positive number.
  • Page 7 Help is Always at Hand You can view a help message at any screen by pressing HELP. Use the direction keys to read the message. To exit help, press BACK. To read a tutorial describing how to use the product, select Tutorial from the Setup menu.

  • Page 8: Replacing The Battery

    Replacing the Battery Your RDC-525 contains a light and a dictionary that use separate batteries. The light uses two (2) AAA batteries. The dictionary uses one (1) CR-2016, 3-volt lithium battery. Light Replace the two AAA batteries when the light begins to dim. Note: replacing the batteries for the light does not affect the performance of the dictionary.
  • Page 9 Important!! Before you follow these steps please have the new battery at hand. 1. Turn the unit off. 2. Slide the battery compartment out from the RDC-525. The battery compartment is located on Battery compartment for the dictionary...
  • Page 10 RDC-525, below the LCD. 3. Remove the old battery, if necessary, and insert the new one with the positive (+) side facing up. 4. Replace the battery cover. Warning! If the battery wears out completely, or if you take more than a few seconds while changing the battery, any user-entered information will be erased.
  • Page 11 • Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used; • 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;...
  • Page 12 Light compartment To turn on the light, open the clear hinged lid. To turn off the light, push the clear hinged lid all the way down. Two (2) replacement bulbs are included with your product. Note: To order replacement bulbs, please call customer service at 1-800-266-5626.
  • Page 13 Light compartment 2. Remove the light socket from the clip. Light socket Light clip 3. Gently pull the old bulb out of the socket. 4. Put the two prongs of the new bulb into the holes of the socket and push it into place. 5.

  • Page 14: 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 15 5. Press and press ENTER to select it. Press is displayed. Press minutes, then press current minute is displayed. Press ENTER to set the time. 6. Press press ENTER to select it. previous field. Use to the current day/month/year. Press ENTER to set it.
  • Page 16 Setting World Time 1. Press Press S to enter Setting Mode. 2. Press ENTER to select Set DST. Press On or DST Off. Press ENTER to select your choice. 3. Press and press ENTER to select it. Press is displayed. Press ENTER to select it. 4.

  • Page 17: Changing The Settings

    Changing the Settings When using this dictionary, you can adjust the screen contrast, the shutoff time, and the type size. The shutoff time is how long your RDC-525 stays on if you forget to turn it off. 1. Press SETUP. 2. Press Shutoff, or Type Size in the Settings menu.

  • Page 18: Viewing A Demonstration Or Tutorial

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

  • Page 19: 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 20: 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 21: 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 22: 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 23: Finding A Series Of Letters

    Finding a Series of Letters You can also use MatchMaker™ to find prefixes, suffixes and other parts of words. To do so, type an asterisk ( ) in a word. Asterisks stand for a series 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.

  • Page 24: 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 1. At any text, press ENTER to start the highlight. To turn the highlight off, press BACK. 2.

  • Page 25: Using My Word List

    List for personal study or review. Warning: All the words in My Word List will be erased if the dictionary battery runs out of power, or the RDC-525 is reset. Adding Words 1. Press LEARN. 2. Press ENTER to select My Word List.
  • Page 26 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 27 Erasing My Word List 1. Press LEARN and select My Word List. 2. Press List. 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...

  • Page 28: 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 and 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 29 Flashcards 1. Press LEARN. 2. Press and 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 30: 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 31 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. Press 2. Press List and then press ENTER. 3. To view a name, type it or use to see the name you want.
  • Page 32 Keep Copies of Important Data Warning! Your databank information is safely stored in memory as long as the dictionary battery supplies power. However, if the dictionary battery loses all power, this information will be permanently lost. Always keep written copies of your important information. To Delete an Entry from the Databank 1.

  • Page 33: 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 34 Password Setup 1. Press 2. Press and 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 press ENTER.

  • Page 35: 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 36 Hangman Dictionary Hangman uses all the words in the dictionary for the game. SAT Hangman uses only the words in the SAT Word List and User List Hangman uses the words you entered in My Word List. The rules for all three games are the same.
  • Page 37 ?* to shuffle the letters in the root word. To see the definition of a particular word, use to move the highlight to the word you want and press . Press BACK to return to Jumble. Anagrams Anagrams challenges you to find all of the words that can occur within a selected word.
  • Page 38 O’s in a row. You can choose to play 1 Player Tic-Tac-Toe in which you play against the RDC-525 or 2 Player Tic-Tac-Toe in which you play against a friend. Use the arrow keys to move your X to the spot that you want and then press ENTER.

  • Page 39: 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.

  • Page 40: Using The Converter

    Using the Converter The converter allows you to easily convert measurements and currency. Making Metric Conversions 1. Press menu. 2. Press and press ENTER. 3. Type a number after one of the units. Press lines. Press BACK to delete a number. 4.
  • Page 41 Warning! Pressing the reset button with more than light pressure may permanently disable your RDC-525. In addition, resetting the RDC-525 erases settings and user-entered information. This unit may change operating modes, lose...

  • Page 42: Specifications

    Specifications Model: RDC-525 • Batteries: one CR-2016 lithium (dictionary), two AAA (light) • Size: 7 x 3 3/4 x 1/2 in • Weight: 2.5 oz. ISBN 1-59074-273-7 Light bulb specifications • Voltage: 3V • Current: 250mA • Wattage: .75W • Life Hours: 40H • Size: 3 x 8 mm •...
  • Page 43 Copyrights, Patents, and Trademarks © 2003-2004 Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc., Burlington, N.J. 08016-4907 USA. All rights reserved. © 1989 Merriam-Webster, Incorporated “A MERRIAM-WEBSTER” and “WREATH & MONOGRAM” are registered trademarks of Merriam Webster, Incorporated and are used herein pursuant to License.

  • Page 44: 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 45 –Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. –Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. –Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. –Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. NOTE: This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices.

  • Page 46: Limited Warranty (Eu And Switzerland)

    Limited Warranty (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 47: Limited Warranty (Outside U.s., Eu And Switzerland)

    Limited Warranty (outside U.S., 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 48: Limited Warranty (U.s. Only)

    HAVE OTHER LEGISLATED RIGHTS THAT MAY VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION. (B) DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXPRESSLY RECITED ABOVE, THIS FRANKLIN IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING,...
  • Page 49 FOR CLAIMS BY A THIRD PARTY. OUR MAXIMUM AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU, AND THAT OF OUR DEALERS AND SUPPLIERS, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE FRANKLIN PRODUCT AS EVIDENCED BY YOUR PURCHASE RECEIPT. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS IS A REASONABLE ALLOCATION OF RISK.
  • Page 50 FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS, INC. 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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