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- Page 1 ® ® ECTACO Partner P900 ® Hand-held Electronic Language Teacher Full Text Translation System, Talking Dictionary, Translator, and Audio PhraseBook™ USER MANUAL...
- Page 2 The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. ECTACO, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this manual. ECTACO, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of this product.
- Page 3 ® ® ECTACO Partner P900 User Manual FCC Statement 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.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
® ® ECTACO Partner P900 User Manual CONTENTS GENERAL DESCRIPTION.................. 6 Introduction ......................6 General View ..................... 7 Power Supply..................... 8 SD Card ......................8 PC Communication .................... 8 Initialization ......................9 Keyboard......................9 Display and Main Menu ................... 10 Sidebar...................... - Page 5 ® ® ECTACO Partner P900 User Manual English Grammar ..................... 29 Linguistic Crossword..................29 Pockets ......................30 Translation Test ....................30 Spell-It-Right ....................31 FlashCards....................... 32 Hangman ......................32 EXTRAS ......................33 ® jetBook Reader ....................33 Video Player..................... 34 Audio Player.....................
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Page 6: General Description
PhraseBook™! The product you have purchased is the result of the combined efforts of the ECTACO team of linguists, engineers, and programmers. You are now the owner of one of the most advanced electronic devices ever produced for translation purposes and language studies. -
Page 7: General View
The functionality of a particular model depends on the set of languages included, and it may partially differ from the device description in this manual. For more information about a particular model, please visit our Web site at www.ectaco.com. Device is powered by AC/DC adapter (Travel Charger) and rechargeable battery (all included in the standard package). -
Page 8: Power Supply
Note: Charge the battery overnight prior to the first use of the device. SD Card ® ® Before you start using your ECTACO Partner P900, please make sure the SD card (included in the standard package) is installed into the SD slot of the device. If the card is not installed, slide it into the slot located on the right-hand edge of the device –... -
Page 9: Initialization
® ® ECTACO Partner P900 User Manual Please wait while your PC detects the device. • In the menu that appears on the device screen, select the desired connection mode: battery charging or data transfer. • Navigate to the newly detected removable disk on your PC to browse through the files stored on the SD card. -
Page 10: Display And Main Menu
Display and Main Menu ® ® ECTACO Partner P900 features a touch screen (320 x 240 pixels) with a windows- driven graphical interface. The Main Menu consists of four sections, which visually ® ® organize access to the ECTACO Partner P900 applications. -
Page 11: Main Menu
® ® ECTACO Partner P900 User Manual Note: Tapping screen items is preferably done with the supplied pointing device known as a stylus, which, when not in use, is kept in a special slot at the side of the device's back panel (see General View). -
Page 12: Sidebar
This is an excellent way to broaden your vocabulary and master your foreign language! Sidebar ® ® Twelve items of ECTACO Partner P900 have their permanent touch-sensitive shortcut buttons on the Sidebar to the right and left of the screen. -
Page 13: On-Screen Keyboard
Connect ECTACO C-Pen to your device. Make sure the device is turned on. ® ® Note: You can recharge the battery while using ECTACO C-Pen – just use a special ® ® USB twin cable (available separately) to connect ECTACO... -
Page 14: Windows
® ® ECTACO Partner P900 User Manual ® power supply. The device is capable of working continuously, as long as ECTACO ® C-Pen is connected to a power supply. • ® ® Press the Function key on ECTACO C-Pen . You will see the C-Pen ready dialog. -
Page 15: Pop-Up Toolbar
® ® ECTACO Partner P900 User Manual Pop-up Toolbar A toolbar is a set of horizontally arranged buttons shown at the bottom of the relevant window. • To activate the pop-up toolbar, press • To perform an action, just tap the corresponding icon. Alternatively, select it by using... -
Page 16: Pop-Up Menus
® ® ECTACO Partner P900 User Manual Reset statistics Start new game Rescan SD card / Restart Hide Edit Activate Sleep Mode Disable Sleep Mode Turn the sound off Turn the sound on Volume control Specify frequency (available in FM Radio) Save (available in FM Radio) ®... -
Page 17: Parts Of Speech, Gender Labels, Abbreviations
® ® ECTACO Partner P900 User Manual • When the pop-up menu appears, lift the stylus and then select the desired action. You can close the pop-up menu by tapping anywhere on the screen, outside of the menu. Parts of Speech, Gender Labels, Abbreviations... -
Page 18: Pronunciation Of Words And Sentences
® ® ECTACO Partner P900 User Manual Certain words and expressions in the Dictionary may be marked with specific abbreviations. Pronunciation of Words and Sentences ® ® ECTACO Partner P900 speaks dictionary entries out loud with a real human voice in English and other languages. -
Page 19: Adding And Deleting User Entries
® ® ECTACO Partner P900 User Manual • When the desired word is displayed, select it (tap the corresponding line) to see its translation(s). Use the key to activate the pop-up menu for the selected entry in the list, if applicable. -
Page 20: English Dictionary
® ® ECTACO Partner P900 User Manual • Tap Add to save your entry. The entry will be highlighted in red for easy identification. You might want to delete a user entry. • Hold the stylus down on your entry in the list and then select User words / Delete in the pop-up menu. -
Page 21: Pictured Dictionary
® ® ECTACO Partner P900 User Manual The available pop-up menu items are described below. • Hold the stylus down on an underlined entry for a second. The pop-up menu will appear. • Tap Say to hear the entry pronounced. -
Page 22: Text Translation
® ® ECTACO Partner P900 User Manual • Tap the flags to see the list of available languages. Select the desired source and/or target language. • To hear the translation pronounced, press • To get an explanation of the selected English word, press Shortcut keys: T –... -
Page 23: Audio Phrasebook
® ® ECTACO Partner P900 User Manual Audio PhraseBook™ ® ® ECTACO Partner P900 substitutes for an interpreter in standard situations such as registering at a hotel, shopping, visiting bank etc. You simply choose the appropriate phrase and the device will pronounce its translation. -
Page 24: Usage Of Audio Phrasebook For Foreign Language Studies
® ® ECTACO Partner P900 User Manual • To find the desired phrase, tap on the pop-up toolbar. You may input a whole phrase (for example, Thank you) or a single word (thank). Tap OK to start searching. Note: To reduce the search time, please open the desired topic before you start searching. -
Page 25: Irregular Verbs
® ® ECTACO Partner P900 User Manual • Tap the application name. Alternatively, press the numeric key corresponding to the application number. The application will then open. • Select the desired topic and subtopic. • If necessary, change the source language. The source language should be your native tongue. -
Page 26: Idioms
® ® ECTACO Partner P900 User Manual • Tap the application name. Alternatively, press the numeric key corresponding to the application number. The list of verbs will be displayed. • Start typing the desired verb; it will appear highlighted. The verb's translation will be shown on the lower section of the screen. -
Page 27: Sat 5000
® ® ECTACO Partner P900 User Manual • To view word's transcription, explanation, synonyms, and samples, just start entering the word in the input line and then tap the requested entry when it appears on the list. Alternatively, highlight the desired entry by using and press •... -
Page 28: U-Learn
® ® ECTACO Partner P900 User Manual • Follow the instructions announced. • Tap Continue to go to the next item, stage, or step. You may quickly jump to the desired step by tapping the percentage indicator next to it. -
Page 29: English Grammar
® ® ECTACO Partner P900 User Manual • Use the available toolbar buttons (see Pop-up Toolbar) to operate the program. Sleep Mode does not require any feedback from you during the course and allows you to memorize words and phrases when you are unable or do not want to speak. -
Page 30: Pockets
® ® ECTACO Partner P900 User Manual Pockets This is a traditional game targeting in-depth word learning. In this game, the same cards as those used in the FlashCards game are divided into 4 groups (4 pockets). At the beginning of the game all cards are located in the first pocket. You turn the cards one by one and, if you know the hidden source word, put the card in the second pocket. -
Page 31: Spell-It-Right
® ® ECTACO Partner P900 User Manual • Select the desired set and then tap . The game will begin. The word description and four answer choices will be displayed. • Tap on the correct one. If you have made an error, the word will be replaced with "- - -". If you have guessed the word, it will be highlighted for a second, and the card will be set apart. -
Page 32: Flashcards
® ® ECTACO Partner P900 User Manual FlashCards The face of a card shows the source word translation/definition, and the reverse side shows the source word. The player browses the cards and, whenever necessary, uses a hint. The goal is to learn all cards in the set. You will be prompted to proceed to the next set once you have finished the current one. -
Page 33: Extras
® ® ECTACO Partner P900 User Manual • on the pop-up toolbar to change the difficulty level. • Try to guess letters in the word by entering them from the keyboard. Alternatively, use the on-screen keyboard. If you guess a letter correctly, it will appear in place of "?" in the word. The number displayed shows the number of tries remaining. -
Page 34: Video Player
® ® ECTACO Partner P900 User Manual Translating Unfamiliar Words • Use the stylus to highlight the word you want to translate. • In the pop-up menu, select Search in the dictionary. Adding Bookmarks and Textmarks, Searching the Text •... -
Page 35: Audio Player
® ® ECTACO Partner P900 User Manual • Use the Options menu to access additional functions. • To close the application, select File / Exit. Audio Player ® ® ECTACO Partner P900 includes Audio Player, a program allowing you to play and organize digital audio files. -
Page 36: Voice Recorder
– play the highlighted record, D – delete the highlighted record. FM Radio ® ® Listen to your favorite radio stations with ECTACO Partner P900! This device will serve you as a pocket radio receiver. • Connect headphones to the device. -
Page 37: Usa Interview
® ® ECTACO Partner P900 User Manual • Tap the application name. Alternatively, press the numeric key corresponding to the application number. The application will then open. Please use the following on-screen buttons to operate the program: Scan frequency range forward. -
Page 38: Universal Translator
To hear the displayed number pronounced, press the key. Navigation System You can use the device to get directions on-the-go via GPS. The ECTACO GPS package contains a GPS receiver, a mini-USB to USB adapter for turning your laptop into a... - Page 39 P900 User Manual navigation system, and an SD card with maps. More maps, including PC versions, are available at www.ectaco.com. • Connect the GPS receiver to your device. Note: You can recharge the battery while using the GPS receiver – just connect the receiver to the AC/DC adapter, USB car charger, or USB port on your PC.
- Page 40 ® ® ECTACO Partner P900 User Manual Stop recording GPS position Rotate map counter-clockwise Rotate map clockwise Bring up the program's Main Menu Current time. Tapping the control replaces time with GPS speed. The factory-defined path to the map files is system\App\mireo\Maps, navigating from the root directory of the SD card.
- Page 41 ® ® ECTACO Partner P900 User Manual Show the present position in the center of the screen. Display the map with cardinal direction North at the top of the screen. Shows the reception quality of the GPS signal and the status of the battery.
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Page 42: Help & Settings
® ® ECTACO Partner P900 User Manual Changing the order of waypoints • and then select the search options as appropriate. • Select Via points list. • to delete a via point. • to move a via point. Display Modes: Day & Night •... -
Page 43: Power Options
® ® ECTACO Partner P900 User Manual the options of the Settings section. This will allow you to adjust the device configuration to better suit your needs. • Open the Help & Settings section. • Tap the application name. Alternatively, press the numeric key corresponding to the application number. -
Page 44: Help
® ® ECTACO Partner P900 User Manual Local Date and Local Time • Under Date or Time, tap on the arrows to set a value. • Tap the arrow to the right of Time Zone, to select the desired zone in the window that appears. -
Page 45: Learning Settings
® ® ECTACO Partner P900 User Manual Learning Settings This section enables you to create new sets of user entries. The database so created can be used in the following applications: Pockets, Translation Test, Spell-It-Right, and Flash Cards. • Open the Help & Settings section. -
Page 46: World Time
For the multiple-choice exam, tap Learning Block. You will be offered four choices for each question, and you should select the correct one. Metric Conversion ® ® With the help of ECTACO Partner P900 you can perform metric conversions. Available in the Arabic and Persian (Farsi) models in the English language. - Page 47 ® ® ECTACO Partner P900 User Manual • Open the Help & Settings section. • Tap the application name. Alternatively, press the numeric key corresponding to the application number. The application will then open. • To open the list of categories or units, just tap next to the corresponding item.
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