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Franklin DMQ-570 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Collins English Dictionary Paperback Edition & Thesaurus DMQ-570 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 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 Introduction Welcome to the world of Franklin. Thank you for purchasing the DMQ- 570 which is a powerful, portable, electronic reference book. With your new Collins English Dictionary Paperback Edition & Thesaurus, you can... • look up thousands of words, phrases and definitions •...
  • Page 5 • play eight fun word games • save words for study in My Word List • store names and numbers in the databank • use the handy clock, calculator and metric and currency converters...

  • Page 6: Key Guide

    Key Guide Function Keys Goes to the word entry screen or displays the dictionary entry for a word. Goes to the word entry screen or displays the thesaurus entry for a word. In word lists where flashes, displays the THES thesaurus entry.
  • Page 7 Returns to your previous location or erases a letter. Shifts to type capital letters. Displays a help message. At the word entry screen and crossword solver, types a ? to stand for a single letter in a word. In games, gives up. At the word entry screen, hold CAP and then press ? to type an...
  • Page 8 Clears to the start of the selected mode. Goes to the main menu, where you can set the contrast, type size and shutoff time, view the demo and tutorial, and access the databank, calculator, metric and currency converters, abbreviations list and clock.
  • Page 9 Navigation Button At the word entry screen, moves the cursor left ( ) or right ( ). In thesaurus entries, press to go to the next entry or to go to the previous entry, if any. At the word entry screen, press up ( ) to add an accent to a letter.
  • Page 10 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 K(x),L(÷) or divides numbers. Z(+/-) Changes the number on the screen to a negative or positive number.

  • Page 11: For Your Information

    For Your Information Viewing the Demo When you first use this product you will see a demonstration of what it can do. To stop the demo, press any key. To disable or re- enable the demo, first press DICT or THES to go to the word entry screen, then type d and press ENTER.

  • Page 12: Help Is Always At Hand

    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 this device, press MENU, press until you see Tutorial and then press...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Started The DMQ-570 uses two CR2032 Lithium batteries that come pre- installed. Turn the device over and gently pull the battery insulation sheet to remove it. Press to turn the product on. Use a paper clip to gently press the RESET button on the back of the device.
  • Page 14 Replacing the Batteries The batteries should be changed when you see a low battery warning. Please have 2 new CR-2032 batteries and a small Phillips screwdriver at hand before you follow the steps below. Warning! If the batteries wear out completely, or if you take more than a few seconds while changing the batteries, any user-entered...
  • Page 15 4. Remove the old batteries. Note: Use a paper clip if necessary to remove the old batteries. 5. Install 2 new CR-2032 lithium batteries in their place with positive polarity facing up. Important: Be sure that the batteries are installed correctly. Wrong polarity may damage the unit.
  • Page 16 Battery Precautions • 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 17 • Always remove a weak or dead battery from the device. • 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. •...

  • Page 18: 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 MENU. 2.
  • Page 19 Press ENTER to save your selection. 5. Press to highlight Set DST and press ENTER to select it. Press to cycle between DST On or DST Off. Press ENTER to select your choice. 6. Press to highlight Set Time and press ENTER to select it. Press until the current hour is displayed.
  • Page 20 to move to the next or previous field. Use scroll to the current day/month/year. Press ENTER to set it. 7. Press to highlight Set Home City and press ENTER to select Press until your local city is displayed. Press ENTER to select it.
  • Page 21 You see the Home Time screen. 3. Press SPACE to see the World Time screen. 4. Press S to enter setting mode. 5. Press ENTER to select Set DST. Press to cycle between DST On or DST Off. Press ENTER to select your choice. 6.

  • Page 22: Finding Dictionary Entries

    Finding Dictionary Entries To look up a word in the dictionary, follow the following instructions. 1. Press DICT. 2. Type a word. To erase a letter, press BACK. To edit a word, press and then type to insert characters. To type a capital hold CAP and press the letter.
  • Page 23 4. Press to read the definition. 5. Press to view the previous or next entry. 6. Press CLEAR when finished. Choosing Multiple Forms Some words in this dictionary have more than one form (e.g., resume, résumé). When the word you are looking up has multiple forms, the different forms appear in a list.

  • Page 24: Misspelling Words

    Misspelling Words If you enter a misspelt word, a list of corrections appears. Press until you see the word you want and then press ENTER to see its entry. For example, type nolij at the word entry screen. Press until the word you want is highlighted and then press ENTER to look it up.
  • Page 25 Understanding Flashing Messages When you view a definition for the first time or are scrolling through a word list be sure to look at the upper right part of the screen. You may see the flashing messages THES CONF indicates that a thesaurus THES entry is available for this word.

  • Page 26: Finding Thesaurus Entries

    Finding Thesaurus Entries Most thesaurus entries include a brief definition and a related list of available synonyms, antonyms, and Classmates™ (words related by subject). If a word has no thesaurus entry, “Not in thesaurus” appears. When you see flashing to the THES right of the screen, it indicates that a word has a thesaurus entry.
  • Page 27 To type a capital hold CAP and press the letter. To type an accent, type the letter first and then press 3. Press THES to search. If there is more than one thesaurus entry for the word you looked up, you see the message “Entry 1 of #”...

  • Page 28: Viewing Confusables

    Viewing Confusables™ Confusables are words such as homonyms and spelling variants that people often confuse. When you see flashing to the right of the CONF screen, it indicates that the word has Confusables. Press ? to see them. 1. Press DICT. 2.
  • Page 29 5. Press ENTER to turn on the highlight. Use the navigation button to highlight the word you want. 6. Press ENTER to look it up. 7. Press CLEAR when finished.

  • Page 30: Finding Parts Of Words

    Finding Parts of Words You can find parts of words by typing question marks (?) and asterisks ( ) in place of letters. Each question mark stands for any single letter. Each asterisk stands for any series of letters. Note: if you type an asterisk at the beginning of a word, it may take a few minutes to find the matches.
  • Page 31 3. Press ENTER. A list of words matching the pattern you entered appears. If the device cannot find words that match the pattern you entered, “Sorry can’t help” appears. 4. Press to scroll through the list. 5. Press ENTER to look up the highlighted word.

  • Page 32: Highlighting Words

    Highlighting Words Another way to look up words is by highlighting them in dictionary entries, thesaurus entries, or word lists. You can then find the definition of the highlighted word or add it to My Word List. 1. At any text, press ENTER to start the highlight.

  • Page 33: Using My Word List

    Using My Word List You can save up to 40 words in My Word List for personal study or review. My Word List is saved between sessions unless your product is reset. Adding Words from the Menu 1. Press MY LIST. 2.
  • Page 34 Adding Words from the Word Entry Screen You can add words to My Word List directly from the word entry screen or from a dictionary or thesaurus entry. 1. Press DICT. 2. Type the word you want to add to your word list (e.g., poignant).
  • Page 35 Adding Highlighted Words In addition, you can add highlighted words to My Word List. 1. From any text, press ENTER to turn on the highlight. 2. Use the navigation button to move the highlight to the word you want. 3. Press MY LIST. Your word is included in the menu item.
  • Page 36 Adding Words Not in This Dictionary When you type a word not contained in this dictionary, you are still allowed to add it. You see the message “Word not in dictionary” and then a menu with Add anyway highlighted. Press ENTER to add the word as you typed it.
  • Page 37 Viewing My Word List 1. Press MY LIST. 2. Press to highlight View List: n word(s) and then press ENTER. View List: Empty will be displayed if My Word List is empty. 3. Press to scroll through your list. 4. Press CLEAR when done.
  • Page 38 Removing a Word from My Word List 1. Press MY LIST. 2. Press to highlight Delete a word and then press ENTER. 3. Press to highlight the word you want to delete. 4. Press ENTER to delete the word. The message “Word deleted” is displayed and the word is erased from My Word List.

  • Page 39: Using The Solvers

    Using the Solvers You can use three solvers to help you find words. Crossword Solver Use Crossword Solver to find words where you only know some of the letters. 1. Press SOLVERS. 2. Press to highlight Crossword Solver and then press ENTER.

  • Page 40: Anagram Solver

    displayed in the top right corner of the screen. 5. Press to scroll through the list of results. 6. Press CLEAR when done. Anagram Solver Anagram Solver builds words using all the letters you enter. 1. Press SOLVERS. 2. Press to highlight Anagram Solver and then press ENTER.
  • Page 41 5. Press to scroll through the list of results. 6. Press CLEAR when done. Word Builder Word Builder generates a list of words that can be made from any number of the letters you enter. 1. Press SOLVERS. 2. Press to highlight Word Builder and then press ENTER.

  • Page 42: Playing The Games

    Playing the Games You can play eight word games. Using the Games Menu 1. Press GAMES. 2. Press to highlight Game Settings and then press ENTER. 3. Press to highlight the setting you want to change and then press ENTER. Word List allows you to choose which words you want to use in the games.
  • Page 43 Expert, Wizard. Note: Not all games are affected by the skill level. 4. Press to highlight the setting you want and then press ENTER. 5. Press BACK to return to the Games menu. 6. Press to highlight the game you want to try. 7.
  • Page 44 Type an anagram and press ENTER. to view the anagrams already entered. Press SPACE to shuffle the letters. Press ? to give up. After the round is over, press ENTER to look up the game word or press THES to view its thesaurus entry, if any.
  • Page 45 Hangman Hangman selects a mystery word and challenges you to guess it letter by letter. The letters of the mystery word are hidden by question marks. The number to the right of the screen indicates the number of guesses allowed. Type letters you think are in the mystery word.
  • Page 46 Spelling Bee In Spelling Bee, a word flashes on the screen. After a few moments it will disappear. Try to type the word you saw and press ENTER. Press SPACE to flash the word on the screen. Press ? to give up. After the round is over, press ENTER to look up the game word or press THES to view its thesaurus entry, if...
  • Page 47 Synonym Game Synonym Game selects a mystery word and challenges you to guess it letter by letter. Your only clue is a synonym of the mystery word, displayed at the top of the screen. The letters of the mystery word are hidden by question marks.
  • Page 48 Word Blaster In Word Blaster, you must guess the mystery word before it appears fully on the screen. It gets filled in one letter at a time. When there are enough letters filled in for you to guess the word, press ENTER. Type your guess and press ENTER to see if you were right.
  • Page 49 Word Deduction In Word Deduction, you have to guess a mystery word based on the provided clues. The number to the left of the screen indicates how many guesses you have. Type a word with the required number of letters and then press ENTER.
  • Page 50 After the round is over, press ENTER to look up the game word or press THES to view its thesaurus entry, if any. Then press BACK to return to the game. Press SPACE to play again. Word Train In Word Train, you and the computer take turns trying to complete a word.

  • Page 51: Using The Main Menu

    Using the Main Menu At the main menu, you can set the contrast, change the type size, adjust the shutoff time, view the demo or tutorial, read the abbreviations list, and access the databank, calculator, clock, and metric and currency converters and clock.
  • Page 52 Adjusting the Font Size You can adjust what size the fonts are while you read dictionary or thesaurus entries. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press to highlight Font Size and then press ENTER. 3. Press to choose the time you want. 4.
  • Page 53 3. Press to choose the time you want. 4. Press ENTER when you reach the desired time. Viewing the Demo or Tutorial You can view a brief demonstration of this dictionary or read a brief tutorial about how this dictionary works. 1.
  • Page 54 Viewing the Abbreviation List The Abbreviation List is a list of abbreviations used in this dictionary and their explanation. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press to highlight Abbreviation List and then press ENTER. 3. Press to scroll through the list. Or you can begin typing letters to go directly to that part of the list.

  • Page 55: Using The Databank

    Using the Databank 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. Adding Entries to the Phone List 1.
  • Page 56 4. Type a name and then press ENTER. Each name can contain up to 30 characters, including spaces, with letters appearing as capitals. To delete a character, press BACK. Note: Accented characters are not supported in the phone list. 5. Use the numbered keys to type a phone number and then press ENTER.
  • Page 57 Viewing the Phone List 1. Press MENU. 2. Press to highlight Databank and then press ENTER. 3. Press to highlight View List and then press ENTER. 4. To view a name, type it or use to see the name you want. Editing Phone List Entries 1.
  • Page 58 4. Type a name you want edit or until you see it and then press ENTER. Edit the name field. You can use BACK to delete characters. Press ENTER to move to the number field. Edit the Number field and press ENTER to save all changes.
  • Page 59 Deleting Entries from the Phone List 1. Press MENU. 2. Press to highlight Databank and then press ENTER. 3. Press to highlight Delete Entry and then press ENTER. 4. Press until you see the entry you want to delete. 5. Press ENTER. 6.
  • Page 60 Erasing All Entries from the Phone List Warning! This procedure permanently erases all the names and numbers in your phone list. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press to highlight Databank and then press ENTER. 3. Press to highlight Erase All Data and then press ENTER. 4.

  • Page 61: 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 62 If you have a reset button, use the end of a straightened paper clip to gently press the reset button. If you do not have a reset button, or if the unit does not reset after pressing the reset button, remove the batteries, wait at least two minutes, and then re-install them.
  • Page 63 Your password can have up to eight letters. You are prompted to retype your password. 5. Type your password again exactly as you did the first time. 6. Press ENTER to confirm and enable your password. To test the password, press twice, press MENU, press until you see Databank and then press...

  • Page 64: Using The Calculator

    Using the Calculator Making Calculations 1. Press MENU. 2. Press to highlight Calculator and then press ENTER. 3. Type a number. You can type up to 10 digits. To enter a negative number, use Z(+/-). To type a decimal point, press G(.).
  • Page 65 6. Press ENTER. Or press F(%) to calculate the percentage. To calculate ... Press ... reciprocals A(1/x) square roots S( x) squares 7. Press CLEAR to clear the calculator. Using the Calculator Memory Try the following equation to practice using the calculator memory: (32 x 12) - (8 x 8) = 320.
  • Page 66 3. Press B( ) to clear the calculator memory, if necessary. 4. Type 32, press K(x), type 12 and then press ENTER. 5. Press X( +) to add the result to memory. indicates a number is stored in memory. 6. Type 8, press K(x), type 8 and then press ENTER.

  • Page 67: Using The Converter

    Using the Converter The converter allows you to easily convert measurements and currency. Making Metric Conversions 1. Press MENU. 2. Press to highlight Converter and then press ENTER. 3. Press to highlight the conversion category you want and then press ENTER. If there is a sub-menu, repeat Step 4.
  • Page 68 Making Currency Conversions 1. Press MENU. 2. Press to highlight Converter and then press ENTER. 3. Press to highlight Currency and then press ENTER. Note: The first time you use the currency converter, you must set the exchange rate. 4. Enter an exchange rate. The rate should be in units of the other currency per one unit of the home currency (n other/1 home).
  • Page 69 Press BACK to erase a number. Press G(.) to enter a decimal point. 5. Press ENTER. 6. Type the amount for the home or other currency. Press to move between the “Home” and “Other” fields. Press BACK to erase a number. Press G(.) to enter a decimal point.

  • Page 70: Resetting Your Device

    Resetting Your Device 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 located on the back of the unit.
  • Page 71 3. Press N to save your information. Press Y to erase your information. Warning! Pressing the reset button with more than light pressure may permanently disable your device. In addition, resetting your device erases settings and user-entered information. This unit may change operating modes, lose information stored in memory, or fail to respond due to electrostatic discharge or electrical fast transients.

  • Page 72: Specifications

    Specifications Model: DMQ-570 Collins English Dictionary Paperback Edition & Thesaurus • Battery: 2 x CR-2032 lithium • Dimensions: 12.3 x 9.1 x 1.35 cm • Weight: 110 g (without batteries) ISBN 1-59074-398-9 Cleaning and Storage To clean, spray a mild glass cleaner onto a cloth and wipe the screen.
  • Page 73 Copyrights, Trademarks and Patents © 2004-2006 Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc., Burlington, N.J. 08016-4907 U.S.A. All rights reserved. Collins Paperback English Dictionary 5th Edition 2006 © HarperCollins Publishers 1986, 1990, 1995, 1999, 2002, 2006. U.S. Patents: 4,830,618; 4,891,775; 5,113,340; 5,203,705. Note: This device should be...

  • Page 74: 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 75 installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
  • Page 76 –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. Shielded cables must be used with the unit to insure compliance.

  • Page 77: 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. For the US Limited Warranty in English visit www.franklin.com/service.

  • Page 78: Limited Warranty (Eu And Switzerland)

    (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...

  • Page 79: 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...
  • Page 80 Appendix: World Cities List CITY ABBREVIATION LONDON LISBON PARIS BERLIN ROME AMSTERDAM BARCELONA MADRID BRUSSELS HELSINKI CAIRO MOSCOW RIYADH TEHRAN DUBAI KABUL KARACHI DELHI DHAKA YANGON BANGKOK BEIJING...
  • Page 81 HONG KONG SINGAPORE TOKYO ADELAIDE SYDNEY GUAM NOUMEA WELLINGTON AUCKLAND TONGA MIDWAY ISLANDS HONOLULU ANCHORAGE LOS ANGELES DENVER CHICAGO NEW YORK TORONTO CARACAS RIO DE JANEIRO MID ATLANTIC FERNANDO DE NORONHA AZORES ISLANDS FTD-28000-00 Rev. A...

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