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Franklin Collins DMQ-1490 User Manual

English dictionary & thesaurus comprehensive english reference suite
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  • Page 1 DMQ-1490 Collins English Dictionary & Thesaurus Comprehensive English Reference Suite User’s Guide www.franklin.com...
  • Page 2 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 license to use this...
  • Page 3 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 4: Key Guide

    Key Guide Soft Keys Soft Key functions are represented by the labels displayed along the bottom of the screen. To perform a Soft Key function, press the unlabelled 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 5 In the Organiser, the following Soft Keys are available: Organiser Keys CLOCK Goes to the clock. DATA Goes to the Databank menu. CALC Goes to the calculator. CONV Goes to the metric converter. CURR Goes to the currency converter. Please refer to the specific topics in this User’s Guide to learn the function of any available Soft Keys.
  • Page 6 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. Enters a word, selects an item, or begins a highlight in an entry. Goes to the Organiser: clock, databank, calculator, metric converter and currency converter.
  • Page 7 Shifts to type capital letters. Shifts to allow prev, next, pg up, pg down, and to type a hyphen (-). Types an underscore. Combination Keys* At a dictionary entry, pages up or down. At a dictionary entry, displays the previous or next entry.
  • Page 8 Types an apostrophe. Types a slash. At a word entry screen, types an asterisk to stand for a series of letters in a word. In games, gives a hint. *Hold the first key while pressing the second. Direction Keys Move up ( ), down ( ), left ( ), or right ( ).

  • 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 CR2032 CR2032 RESET 4. Remove the old batteries. Note: Use a paperclip, 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.
  • Page 11 Wrong polarity may damage the unit. 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, tools and exercises in your device. The main menu contains five tabs: Books, Learning, Solvers, Games and Setup. to move to another tab. to highlight the option you want and press ENTER to select it.
  • Page 16 using the Definition Search or search the Collins Desktop Plus, the Collins Concise Thesaurus and the Crossword Solver’s Dictionary at once using the Multibook Search. The Learning tab enables you to access My Vocabulary List, Spelling Bee, Flashcards, Keyboard Wizard and grammar quizzes.
  • Page 17 The Solvers tab allows you to access Anagram Solver, Crossword Solver, and Word Builder. Use these tools to help you find words used in crossword puzzles and other word games. The Games tab allows you to access the eleven games included in your device: Anagram Game, Antonym Game, Hangman, Synonym Game, Word Blaster, Word Deduction, Word...

  • Page 18: Viewing A Demonstration Or Tutorial

    Viewing a Demonstration or Tutorial 1. Press MENU. 2. Press SETUP. You can also press until you reach the Setup menu. 3. Press to highlight either 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 19: 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. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press SETUP. You can also press until you reach the Setup menu. 3.
  • Page 20 Shutoff determines how long your product stays on if no key is pressed. Type Size determines how large or small the text is in this device. 5. Press to change the setting. Your changes are automatically saved. 6. Press ENTER when done. Press CLEAR to return to the Setup menu.

  • Page 21: Finding Dictionary Entries

    Finding Dictionary Entries Use the Collins Desktop Plus to look up definitions. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press BOOKS. 3. Use to highlight Collins Desktop Plus, then press ENTER. 4. Type a word (e.g., crash). To erase a letter, press BACK. To type a capital, hold CAP and press a letter key.

  • Page 22: Misspelling Words

    7. Press CLEAR when done. Press MENU to go to the main menu. Understanding Definitions Entries may consist of headwords, pronunciation information, parts of speech, definitions, and etymology. Other forms of the word may follow the headword. After the definition, you may see usage examples.
  • Page 23 Second-level Spell Correction Your device comes with a second- level spell correction feature. This feature allows you to generate a list of spelling corrections based on an already correctly spelt word. When second-level spell correction is available, the SPELL Soft Key label appears. The SPELL Soft Key is available in correction lists and dictionary entries.
  • Page 24 Simply highlight the form you want and press ENTER to see its entry. For example, select Collins Desktop Plus from the Books menu, then type resume at the word entry screen and press ENTER. Highlight the form you want and press ENTER to see its entry.

  • Page 25: Using The Thesaurus

    Using the Thesaurus Use the Collins Concise Thesaurus to find synonyms, antonyms and other information about a word. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press BOOKS. 3. Use to highlight Collins Concise Thesaurus, then press ENTER. 4. Type a word (e.g., complete). To erase a letter, press BACK.
  • Page 26 7. Press CLEAR when done. Press MENU to go to the main menu. Understanding Thesaurus Entries A thesaurus entry is organized by part of speech and definition sense. Each sense consists of a group of synonyms. Synonyms are words that have similar meanings, e.g.

  • Page 27: Using The Crossword Solver's Dictionary

    Using the Crossword Solver’s Dictionary Use the Crossword Solver’s Dictionary to find solutions to crossword puzzle clues. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press BOOKS. 3. Use to highlight Crossword Solver’s Dict., then press ENTER. 4. Type a word (e.g., friend). To erase a letter, press BACK. To type a capital, hold CAP and press a letter key.
  • Page 28 6. Hold FN and press view the next or previous entry, if available. 7. Press CLEAR when done. Press MENU to go to the main menu. Understanding Crossword Dictionary Entries A crossword dictionary entry is a list of words organized by the length of the word.

  • Page 29: 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 30 To … Press … define the word ENTER view the thesaurus THES entry add word to LIST My Vocabulary List find phrases or PHRASE idioms for the word run spell correction SPELL on the word 3. Press CLEAR when done. Press MENU to go to the main menu.

  • Page 31: 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 32 2. Type a word with ?s and s. To type an asterisk, hold down CAP and press ?. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Press to move the highlight 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 33: Searching Definitions

    Searching Definitions You can also search for words that occur in definitions of other words in the Collins Desktop Plus. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press BOOKS. 3. Use to highlight Definition Search, then press ENTER. 4. Type a word (e.g., kingdom). To erase a letter, press BACK.
  • Page 34 5. Press ENTER to search. The list of entries that contain your word or words is displayed. 6. Press to scroll through the list. Press SPACE to scroll a page at a time. 7. Press ENTER to see an entry. Press SPACE or to scroll.

  • Page 35: Searching In Multiple Books

    Searching in Multiple Books You can also simultaneously search for a word in the Collins Desktop Plus, the Collins Concise Thesaurus and the Crossword Solver’s Dictionary. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press BOOKS. 3. Use to highlight Multibook Search, then press ENTER.
  • Page 36 5. Press ENTER to search. The list of books is displayed along with the number of entries for the word in each of the books. 6. Press to highlight the book you want and then press ENTER. Press SPACE or to scroll.

  • Page 37: Using The Minidictionaries

    Using the Minidictionaries Use the Minidictionaries to search for dictionary entries by topic. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press BOOKS. 3. Use to highlight Minidictionaries then press ENTER. 4. Use to highlight the topic you want and press ENTER. A list of dictionary entries pertaining to that topic is displayed.
  • Page 38 5. Use to highlight the entry you want. Press SPACE to scroll a page at a time. You can also type the first few letters of a word to go directly to that part of the list. 6. Press ENTER. 7.

  • Page 39: Finding Crossword Indicators

    Finding Crossword Indicators Use the crossword indicators to help you determine what crossword puzzle clues might mean. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press BOOKS. 3. Use to highlight Crossword Indicators then press ENTER. The list of crossword indicators is displayed.
  • Page 40 4. Use to highlight the indicator you want. Press SPACE to scroll a page at a time. You can also type the first few letters of a word to go directly to that part of the list. 5. Press ENTER. 6.

  • Page 41: Finding Quotations

    Finding Quotations You can find famous quotations by author or keyword. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press BOOKS. 3. Use to highlight Quotations then press ENTER. 4. Use to highlight the option you want. Search by Authors displays a list of authors, arranged alphabetically by last name.
  • Page 42 6. Use to highlight the author or keyword you want. Press SPACE to scroll a page at a time. You can also type the first few letters of a word to go directly to that part of the list. Note: If multiple quotes exist for an author or keyword, press to highlight the quote you want and then press ENTER.

  • Page 43: Finding Phrases And Idioms

    Finding Phrases and Idioms You can easily find common phrases and idioms. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press BOOKS. 3. Use to highlight Phrases and Idioms then press ENTER. 4. Use to highlight the phrase or idiom you want. Press SPACE to scroll a page at a time.

  • Page 44: 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 45 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. Press BOOKS. 3. Use to highlight Collins Desktop Plus, then press ENTER. 4. Type the word you want to add to your word list (e.g., poignant).
  • Page 46 Adding Highlighted Words You can also add words to My Vocabulary List from definitions and correction lists. First highlight a word and then press LIST. Add “your word” will be highlighted. Press ENTER to add the word. Adding Words Not in This Dictionary When you add a word not in this dictionary, you are given three...
  • 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 it is empty. 4. Press ENTER to view the list. 5.
  • Page 48 4. Press to highlight Delete a Word and press ENTER. 5. Highlight the word you want to delete and press ENTER to delete that word. Erasing My Vocabulary List 1. Press MENU. 2. Press LEARN. 3. My Vocabulary List will be highlighted.

  • Page 49: Using The Learning Tools

    Using the Learning Tools Using the learning tools, you can test your spelling, improve your vocabulary, become familiar with the keyboard, take grammar quizzes, and read a variety of additional material for information about different language and writing tools, tips, techniques and suggestions. Spelling Bee 1.
  • Page 50 4. Press to highlight the one you want, then press ENTER. A word will flash on the screen for you to spell. 5. Type in the word you just saw and press ENTER to see if you spelled it right. 6.
  • Page 51 3. Use to highlight Flashcards, then press ENTER. You can choose My Flashcards which uses words from My Vocabulary List or Flashcards which uses words from the dictionary. 4. Press to highlight the one you want, then press ENTER. A word will appear on the screen for you to study or define.
  • Page 52 Keyboard Wizard 1. Press MENU. 2. Press LEARN. 3. Use to highlight Keyboard Wizard, then press ENTER. 4. Press ENTER again to begin. 5. As the letters move across the screen from right to left, press their respective key on the keyboard.
  • Page 53 Grammar Quiz 1. Press MENU. 2. Press LEARN. 3. Use to highlight Grammar Quiz, then press ENTER. 4. Use to highlight the topic you want to be quizzed on and press ENTER. Continue selecting sub-topics until you reach a quiz. 5.
  • Page 54 “Type the answer” quizzes ask you fill in a blank. Type your answer. To see the expected answer, press ?. “On your honor” quizzes ask you to say a solution to yourself. To see the expected answer, press ?. 6. Press CLEAR or MENU when done.
  • Page 55 Word Games displays tips and suggestions for solving word games and puzzles. Word Power displays lists of common subjects, ranging from actors to poets to volcanoes and to read about how some words are used. World In Action displays lists of world terms, ranging from Internet domain names to tropical storms.

  • Page 56: Using The Solvers

    Using the Solvers Your device contains three solvers to help you find words. Anagram Solver Anagram Solver builds words using all the letters you enter. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press SOLVE. 3. Anagram Solver will be highlighted. Press ENTER to select it.

  • Page 57: Crossword Solver

    turn on the highlight. Use the arrow keys to move the highlight to the word you want and then press ENTER to look it up. Press BACK to return to the solver. 6. Press CLEAR or MENU when done. Crossword Solver Use Crossword Solver to find words where you only know some of the letters.
  • Page 58 5. Press ENTER. The list of words that match the entered pattern is displayed. 6. Press to scroll through the list of results, if necessary. 7. Press ENTER to look up the definition of the highlighted word. Press BACK to return to the list. 8.
  • Page 59 4. Type a group of letters (e.g., ptyssti). A list of words that can be spelt using any number of the entered letters is displayed. 5. Press to scroll through the list of results, if necessary. To look up the definition of a word, first press ENTER to turn on the highlight.

  • Page 60: Playing The Games

    Playing The Games You have eleven 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 61 Skill determines how easy or difficult a game is. Graphics determines if additional graphics are displayed at the end of a round. 5. Use to change the setting(s) you want. 6. Press ENTER when done. Selecting a Game In the Games menu, use move the highlight to the game of your choice and press ENTER.

  • Page 62: 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 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 5. Type a postal address or e-mail address and press ENTER. To type an @, hold FN and press Viewing or Editing Entries 1. Press ORG and then press DATA. 2. Highlight View: XX entries (XX% free) and then press ENTER. 3.
  • Page 65 Deleting Entries 1. Press ORG and then press DATA. 2. Highlight Delete an Entry and then press ENTER. 3. Highlight the entry you want to delete and press ENTER. 4. To delete all databank entries, highlight Erase the List in the Databank Menu and then press ENTER.
  • Page 66 your device, which will permanently erase all the information stored in the databank. 1. Press ORG and then press DATA. 2. Highlight Set Password and then press ENTER. 3. Type a password of up to eight characters and press ENTER. to move the cursor;...

  • Page 67: 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 68 6. Press CLEAR to clear the current calculations. 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( +). To subtract the number on the screen from the number stored in memory, press C(...

  • Page 69: 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). 4. Type a number after one of the units. Note: Q-P will type numbers 0-9 automatically.

  • Page 70: Using The Currency Converter

    Using the 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 71: 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 72 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 73: Specifications

    Specifications Model DMQ-1490: Collins English Dictionary & Thesaurus Comprehensive English Reference Suite • Batteries: two CR-2032 lithium • Size: 130.5 x 99.5 x 13.5 mm • Weight: 135 g © 2006 Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc., Burlington, N.J. 08016-4907 U.S.A. All rights reserved.
  • Page 74 Good Writing Guide, Write on Target, Rhetorically Speaking, Word Games, Word Power, World in Action, Language in Action © HarperCollins Publishers, 2006. U.S. Patents: 4,830,618; 4,891,775; 5,113,340; 5,203,705 ISBN 1-59074-399-7 Note: This device should be disposed through your local electronic product recycling system - do not throw into the trash bin.

  • Page 75: 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 76: Disclaimer Of Warranties

    Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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.
  • Page 77 LIABILITY OF FRANKLIN, AND THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER 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 78 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 79: 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...

  • Page 80: 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...

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