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English/Hungarian Electronic Talking Dictionary
INTRODUCTION.............................................................................. 2
Document Conventions ........................................................... 4
Key Panel................................................................................ 4
Display .................................................................................... 6
Power Supply .......................................................................... 8
SETUP MAIN MENU...................................................................... 10
Display's Language ............................................................... 11
Real Time Clock.................................................................... 12
Daily Alarm............................................................................ 13
Display's Format.................................................................... 14
Memory Check ...................................................................... 15
Data Deletion ........................................................................ 15
Set Contrast .......................................................................... 16
Speech Frequency ................................................................ 16
Speech Speed....................................................................... 17
Security ................................................................................. 17
Key Tone On/Off ................................................................... 21
Set Sleep Time...................................................................... 21
DICTIONARY ................................................................................. 22
General Dictionary Function .................................................. 22
Advanced Word Recognition................................................. 24
Instant Reverse Translation .................................................. 25
Spell-Checker Vector Ultima .............................................. 26
Pronunciation of Words and Sentences ................................ 27
USER DICTIONARY ...................................................................... 28
GRAMMAR .................................................................................... 30
TOEFL ........................................................................................... 31
DIALOGS ....................................................................................... 35
IRREGULAR VERBS ..................................................................... 36
IDIOMS .......................................................................................... 36
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY ........................................................... 37
SCHEDULE.................................................................................... 39
CALCULATOR ............................................................................... 42
METRIC CONVERSION ................................................................ 42
CURRENCY EXCHANGE.............................................................. 44
WORD GAME ................................................................................ 46
WORLD TIME ................................................................................ 47
LOCAL TIME.................................................................................. 48
PC COMMUNICATION .................................................................. 49
ADDITIONAL FEATURES ............................................................. 51
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    English/Hungarian Electronic Talking Dictionary User's Manual CONTENTS INTRODUCTION................2 Document Conventions ............4 Key Panel................4 Display ..................6 Power Supply ................8 SETUP MAIN MENU..............10 Display's Language ............... 11 Real Time Clock..............12 Daily Alarm................13 Display's Format..............14 Memory Check ..............
  • Page 2: Introduction

    Digital Language Learning System Language Teacher  EHu600T. The Language Teacher EHu600T is a result of combined efforts of Ectaco's staff of linguists, engineers, and programmers, representing the fifth generation of the highest performance electronic educational tools. You are now owner of the most advanced electronic device that has ever been produced for foreign language studies.
  • Page 3 External power jack for non-battery operation The latest speech technology employed by the  Language Teacher EHu600T allows you to listen to the pronunciation of English words and sentences, which makes it an ideal language tutor for you.  Enjoy your Language Teacher EHu600T and make it your personal travel and business companion.
  • Page 4: Document Conventions

     Language Teacher model EHu600T Document Conventions Whenever the keys' captions are referenced in text, it will be shown using UPPERCASE, e.g. ENTER. Whenever a section s name or information displayed on screen is referenced in text, it will be shown using italics, e.g.
  • Page 5 English/Hungarian Electronic Talking Dictionary User's Manual automatically to comply with the current source language, and the ↔ key is used for changing the translation direction. To enter specific Hungarian letters Á, É, ĺ, Ó, Ö, Ő, Ú, Ü, Ű press and release SHIFT prior to using a corresponding letter key.
  • Page 6: Display

    Computational symbols and operations are available with the Calculator. Display  The Language Teacher EHu600T is equipped with a four-line high-resolution display. Both the display and key panel can be backlit by pressing the key. The right-hand border of the display is reserved for...
  • Page 7: Icons Menu

    Insert mode) a character will be entered or deleted. Icons Menu  The Language Teacher EHu600T features a graphical start-up interface with four sets of functional icons, which visually organize and facilitate access to the dictionary's multiple sections. To display the Icons Menu, press MENU, or close a current section using the ESC key.
  • Page 8: Power Supply

    Setup Main Menu Power Supply  The Language Teacher EHu600T is powered by three (3) AAA batteries. When the batteries become weak, the warning symbol BATT will light up in the lower-right corner of the display. To prevent the unit's malfunction...
  • Page 9 Do not mix old and new batteries.  Note: After purchasing the Language Teacher EHu600T you might have to remove an insulation stripe from the battery compartment. It is used to prevent the discharge of batteries during storage and transportation.
  • Page 10: Setup Main Menu

    To order a compatible AC/DC adapter, contact your dealer or an Ectaco service center listed at the end of this book. Use of an inappropriate external power supply may cause failure of the unit and void the warranty.
  • Page 11: Display's Language

    English/Hungarian Electronic Talking Dictionary User's Manual Display's Language R e a l T i m e C l o c k D a i l y A l a r m D i s p l a y ’ s F o r m a t •...
  • Page 12: Real Time Clock

     Language Teacher model EHu600T Real Time Clock • On the Setup main menu, make sure Real Time Clock is highlighted and press ENTER to open the Set Time screen. S e t L o c a l T i m e 1 9 9 9 / 0 1 / 0 1 ►...
  • Page 13: Daily Alarm

    English/Hungarian Electronic Talking Dictionary User's Manual M A D R I D S P A I N + 0 1 : 0 0 Use the ▼▲ keys to list all cities in alphabetical order, or use NEXT / PREV to move by countries (and cities within each country).
  • Page 14: Display's Format

     Language Teacher model EHu600T S e t D a i l y A l a r m ► 08: 0 0 • Specify the Daily Alarm time. Move the cursor with the ◄► keys. Change value in a selected field by pressing a number key on the key panel.
  • Page 15: Memory Check

    English/Hungarian Electronic Talking Dictionary User's Manual • To change a setting, highlight the desired option and press ENTER. Current settings appear checked (24- hour DD/MM/YY format is the default). • Press ESC to return to the Setup main menu. Memory Check •...
  • Page 16: Set Contrast

     Language Teacher model EHu600T • To delete all records marked as protected, select the Marked Records option and confirm a displayed prompt. Note: The Marked Records option allows you to release memory kept by inaccessible records if you forget your password.
  • Page 17: Speech Speed

    English/Hungarian Electronic Talking Dictionary User's Manual • Use the ◄► keys to adjust the speech frequency. Press to check the changed pronunciation. • Press ENTER to save the changes and return to the Setup main menu. Speech Speed • Select the option Speech Speed on the Setup main menu.
  • Page 18  Language Teacher model EHu600T (see Power Supply), which may lead to loss of all stored user's data, or to remove the password from the system, releasing memory taken up by marked records (option Marked records on the Data Deletion menu described above).
  • Page 19 English/Hungarian Electronic Talking Dictionary User's Manual • If a password is set but not activated, the following menu is displayed: 1 L o c k t h e u n i t 2 C l e a r p a s s w o r d •...
  • Page 20  Language Teacher model EHu600T Note: If you make a mistake typing your password, the message Wrong Password will appear. The password protection will not be disabled. Clearing Password • If password protection is on, disable it as described above.
  • Page 21: Key Tone On/Off

    English/Hungarian Electronic Talking Dictionary User's Manual Key Tone On/Off When the Key Tone is on (default), you hear a short beep every time you press a key on the key panel. • Select the option Key Tone on the Setup main menu. K e y T o n e O f f √...
  • Page 22: Dictionary

    EHu600T DICTIONARY The Digital Language Learning System Language  Teacher EHu600T contains the most advanced English↔Hungarian electronic dictionary on the market. In order to fully utilize the translator's potential, carefully read this section of the user's manual. General Dictionary Function •...
  • Page 23 English/Hungarian Electronic Talking Dictionary User's Manual • Using the key panel, type in a word you want to have translated. Use SHIFT+◄ to delete the last letter. Use SHIFT+▼ to switch between Overwrite and Insert editing modes. Press SPC for space, SHIFT+SPC for hyphen. •...
  • Page 24: Advanced Word Recognition

    Advanced Word Recognition  Your Language Teacher EHu600T is equipped with an Advanced Word Recognition feature. While you are keying in the word you want to have translated, a word closest in spelling to the portion entered so far appears on the screen's bottom line.
  • Page 25: Instant Reverse Translation

    Instant Reverse Translation  For your convenience, the Language Teacher EHu600T is designed to provide an Instant Reverse Translation for all words in the main Dictionary. • Display translations for a word, e.g. price in the English->Hugnarian dictionary.
  • Page 26: Spell-Checker Vector Ultima

     Language Teacher model EHu600T • To return to the original entry, press ESC. Spell-Checker Vector Ultima   The spelling checker Vector Ultima is one of the most advanced proofing tools on the market. It can be very useful when you are unsure of a word’s exact spelling.
  • Page 27: Pronunciation Of Words And Sentences

    Pronunciation of Words and Sentences One of the most exciting features of the Language  Teacher EHu600T is the T-T-S (text-to-speech) based unlimited pronunciation technology for all English words and phrases. • Display translations for an English word, e.g. price.
  • Page 28: User Dictionary

    USER’S DICTIONARY  The Language Teacher EHu600T allows you to create your own vocabulary, which automatically links to the translator's main Dictionary. Creating a Record • Select on the Icons Menu.
  • Page 29 English/Hungarian Electronic Talking Dictionary User's Manual H u n g a r i a n W o r d : K E N Y É R Use arrow keys to move the cursor, SHIFT+◄ to delete a character to the left of (Insert) or above the cursor (Overwrite).
  • Page 30: Grammar

    Dictionary and press ENTER. GRAMMAR  The Language Teacher EHu600T offers an extensive grammatical aid programmed into the electronic device. • Press the GRAM key, or select on the Icons Menu and choose Grammar to open the Grammar menu.
  • Page 31: Toefl

    Use ▼▲ to scroll the text within each topic. TOEFL  Your Language Teacher EHu600T contains a practical preparation guide for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), which is required of non- native English speakers as part of the admission procedure to an American college.
  • Page 32: Sample Tests And Sample Exercises

     Language Teacher model EHu600T Tutorial The Tutorial provides you with general information about the requirements, structure, and duration of a TOEFL test. The Tutorial text is available in English and Hungarian languages. These options can be selected from the Tutorial submenu.
  • Page 33 English/Hungarian Electronic Talking Dictionary User's Manual T e s t 1 T e s t 2 T e s t 3 T e s t 4 There are four complete tests for you to choose from. Each test contains Multiple Choice questions pertaining to all three sections of the TOEFL test in this order: Listening Comprehension, Structure and Written Expression, Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension.
  • Page 34  Language Teacher model EHu600T 1 . A m o n g t h e a s t r o n o m e r s o f a n c i e n t G r e e c e , t w o t h e o r i e s _ _ _ _ _ Four answer versions lettered A, B, C, D;...
  • Page 35: Dialogs

    DIALOGS Over a thousand American common and emergency phrases translated into Hungarian are stored in the  Language Teacher EHu600T's memory. For ease of reference, phrases are organized into conversational dialog topics listed below: 1. Basic Conversation 7. Communication 2. Traveling 8.
  • Page 36: Irregular Verbs

    IRREGULAR VERBS Forms of all commonly used English irregular verbs may  be quickly looked up in the Language Teacher EHu600T's Irregular Verbs directory. Verbs in each section are arranged in the alphabetical order. • Select on the Icons Menu to open the Irregular Verbs directory.
  • Page 37: Telephone Directory

    English/Hungarian Electronic Talking Dictionary User's Manual F i r s t L e t t e r : _ • Specify a letter to display the first idiom starting with this letter. Use NEXT / PREV to move between entries, ▼▲ to scroll individual entries, ESC to return to the letter input prompt.
  • Page 38  Language Teacher model EHu600T N A M E : • Fill out the first page Name, changing the input mode with the ↔ key if needed. Use arrow keys to move the cursor, SHIFT+◄ to delete a character to the left of (Insert) or above the cursor (Overwrite).
  • Page 39: Schedule

    To listen to a record's contents, press SCHEDULE You can effectively plan out your time using the  Schedule section of your Language Teacher EHu600T. You may enter records in English or Hungarian, edit, search, delete records, and listen to the pronunciation of a record's contents.
  • Page 40: Creating A Record

     Language Teacher model EHu600T Creating a Record • Select on the Icons Menu to open the first Schedule record in the viewing mode. • Press ENTER to open a new record template. The current date appears on the screen.
  • Page 41 English/Hungarian Electronic Talking Dictionary User's Manual Use arrow keys to move the cursor, SHIFT+◄ to delete a character to the left of (Insert) or above the cursor (Overwrite). Press SPC for space, SHIFT+SPC for hyphen. Use SHIFT+▼ to switch between Overwrite and Insert editing modes.
  • Page 42: Calculator

    SHIFT+C/CE to clear the display. METRIC CONVERSION  With your Language Teacher EHu600T you may easily convert measurements from the American system into the metric system commonly used in Europe and vice versa. The following measurements and measurement units...
  • Page 43 English/Hungarian Electronic Talking Dictionary User's Manual Length: centimeter, meter, kilometer, inch, foot, yard, mile Area: sq.centimeter, sq.meter, sq.inch, sq.foot, sq.yard Capacity: liter, pint, gallon Weight: gram, kilogram, ton, ounce, pound Temperature: Celsius (centigrade), Fahrenheit, Kelvin Power: kilowatt, horsepower • Select on the Icons Menu to open the Metric Conversion menu.
  • Page 44: Currency Exchange

    To exit to the Metric Conversion menu, press ESC. CURRENCY EXCHANGE The Currency Exchange function built into your  Language Teacher EHu600T allows you to instantly convert amounts in several pre-installed currencies and 1 user defined currency.  With Language Teacher...
  • Page 45 English/Hungarian Electronic Talking Dictionary User's Manual U S D 1 . 0 0 0 H U F 1 0 . 9 2 Y U N 7 . 3 C A D 6 . 2 7 Note: One currency, usually US dollar, must be selected as a base currency with rate 1.00.
  • Page 46: Word Game

    Scroll with the ▼▲ keys to see amounts in other currencies. WORD GAME  The Language Teacher EHu600T features a learning word game, which improves your spelling ability and enhances your personal vocabulary. • Select on the Icons Menu to open the Word Game menu.
  • Page 47: World Time

    Press ENTER to start a new game. WORLD TIME You may view the time around the world using your  Language Teacher EHu600T's World Time section. Over 200 cities along with their time zone differences are pre-stored. • Select on the Icons Menu to access the World Time section.
  • Page 48: Local Time

     You can use this feature of the Language Teacher EHu600T to see the exact time of day, the day of the week, and the current date. This information is provided for the time zone represented by a city name selected on the Setup main menu.
  • Page 49: Pc Communication

    PC prior to using this function. Upon installation consult the application's Help section for details. • Connect your Language Teacher® EHu600T to a computer with a PC-Link cable. • Select on the Icons Menu to open the PC...
  • Page 50  Language Teacher model EHu600T P C C o m m u n i c a t i o n S e n d d a t a R e c e i v e d a t a •...
  • Page 51: Additional Features

    The PC connection cable jack is located on the  Language Teacher EHu600T’s right-hand edge above the external power jack. Note: To order a compatible AC/DC adapter or a PC- Link cable, contact your dealer or an Ectaco service center.

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