English dictionary express edition with thesaurus (73 pages)
Summary of Contents for Franklin EST-5114
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EST-5114 Interpreter 14 Language Speaking Global Translator User’s Guide www.franklin.com www.franklin.com/eu...
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Please read the following safety warnings and precautions before using your device. Note: If this device is to be used by young children, this User’s Guide should be read to them by an adult and their use of the device should be monitored. Failure to do so may cause injury.
ELECTRONIC REFERENCE AND YOUR PURCHASE PRICE WILL BE REFUNDED. ELECTRONIC REFERENCE means the software product and documentation found in this package and FRANKLIN means Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. Limited Use License: All rights in the ELECTRONIC REFERENCE remain the property of FRANKLIN. Through...
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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.
Battery Precautions • Caution: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. • Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged. Never recharge batteries that come with the device. •...
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• Should a battery leak, the device may become damaged. Clean the battery compartment immediately, avoiding contact with your skin. • Keep batteries out of reach of small children. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately.
Product Care Your device is designed to be light, compact, and durable. However, it is an electronic device and must be treated carefully. Putting unnecessary pressure on it or striking the device against other objects can cause damage. In order to avoid damage to your device, please: •...
Installing Batteries Your device is powered by two AAA batteries. When you see the low battery warning, please change the batteries. 1. Turn your product off and turn it over. 2. Open the battery cover on the back of the device by pushing in the direction of the arrow.
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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. You should always keep written copies of your important information.
Resetting Your Product If the keyboard fails to respond, or if the screen performs erratically, perform a system reset by using a paper clip to gently press the reset button on your device. • The reset button is recessed in a pin- sized hole on the back of your device.
Understanding Your Device 1. On/Off button 2. Changes the source or target language 3. Switches between the source and target languages 4. Speaks the source or target language 5. Goes to the main menu 6. Backs up or clears all entries 7.
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9. Adds words to My Word List or goes to My Word List 10. Enters a space or scrolls down a screen page 11. USB port 12. Enters a word or selects an item 13. Changes the font size 14. Volume adjustment 15.
Combination keys (Hold the first key while pressing the second) • FN + symb Displays a menu for inputting symbols • FN + 0-9 Inputs numbers • FN + äâß Selects accents for characters when typing • FN + Shows help messages FN + •...
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Selecting the Battery Type and Message Language The first time you use this device (or following a product reset), you will be promoted to set the message language used for on-screen prompts and menu items and to select the battery type you are using. 1.
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3. Press to select the battery type (alkaline or rechargeable) you are using and then press OK /...
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Changing the Source and Target Languages The source language is the language in which you enter a word at the translator or search entry screen. The target language is the language in which you wish to view the translation. The source language is the same as the message language.
Browsing in the Device Browsing in the Main Menu Press to access the main menu at any screens to quickly take you to different features in your device. Press to select an option you want and then press OK / Browsing in a List Press to scroll up or down one...
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Browsing in an Entry Press to scroll up or down one line at a time. Press to scroll up or down one screen at a time. Press FN + to go to the previous or next entry in the dictionary or in a list of multiple search results.
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Showing the Help Messages You can view a help message at any screen by pressing FN + . In a help message, press FN + M to display an overview of all the help topics. Press to select the topic you want and then press OK / .
Using USB Port The USB port is located at the bottom of the device for a micro-USB 1.1 compatible connection. For more information, refer to “Connecting Your Device”.
Connecting to Headphones The headphone jack is located on the top of the device for 3.5 mm, 35 ohm impedance stereo headphones. Caution: Monophonic headphones will not work with this unit.
Input Methods When entering a word in Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, or Russian source language, there are a few differences from the languages with Roman-based alphabets. • For Arabic, type characters according to how they are indicated on your device. Note: Some keys contain two Arabic characters.
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• For Russian, type letters according to your device’s keyboard. Note: Some keys contain two Cyrillic characters. To enter one of these letters, press the letter and then press FN + äâß.
Using the Search Feature You can use the search feature to search all words and phrases saved in the device. 1. From the main menu, select “Search”. • Refer to “Browsing in the Device” for tips on browsing and making selections. 2.
4. Select an entry from the result list. • If pronunciation is available, press to hear it in the source or target language, respectively. 5. Type another word to start a new search. • Or, press to go back to the last screen.
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Using the Translator Use the Translator to translate words from a source language to a target language. 1. From the main menu, select “Translator”. • Refer to “Browsing in the Device” for tips on browsing and making selections. 2. Press to adjust the source and target languages, if necessary.
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4. If the letters you typed match an entry in the word list, it is automatically highlighted. • Or, select another word entry you see in the word list. 5. Press OK / to view the entry. Press FN + •...
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Inflected Form Searching The device is equipped with a smart system to retrieve results from an inflected word. For example, when you type “ate”, the device will retrieve results from the word “eat”.
Using the Dictionary 1. From the main menu, select “M-W English Dictionary”. • Refer to “Browsing in the Device” for tips on browsing and making selections. 2. Type a word. • With each letter you type, the resulting list of potential matching entries is refreshed. •...
• Or, press to go back to the last screen. • You may also press to return to the search entry screen. Press to erase all input for a new search. Misspelling Words If you enter a misspelled word, a list of corrections appears.
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• If the first word on the screen is highlighted, this feature is supported. 2. Use the direction keys to select an available word you want to learn and press OK / • The definition of the selected word is displayed.
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Translating Phrases The common phrases in this unit are always listed in the current source language. 1. From the main menu, select “Phrases”. • Refer to “Browsing in the Device” for tips on browsing and making selections. 2. Type a word for searching as you do when using the Translator.
Using My Word List As you explore new words or phrases, save them in My Word List for further study or review. You can save up to 500 words or phrases. Adding Entries to My Word List You can add entries from the Translator, Dictionary and Phrases to My Word List.
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3. Type a word for searching an entry in My Word List as you do when using the Translator. • To change the input language as you type, press FN + M, and then select “Input Language” from the pop-up menu for language selection.
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Delete To delete the currently selected entry from My Word List. Clear To delete the whole My Word List. Preview To preview the currently selected entry. Select To assign a category to the Category currently selected entry. Rename To rename a category name. Category Select a category to be renamed and then type a new...
Using the Personal Dictionary Create your own dictionaries by saving new words and definitions in the Personal Dictionary. Each dictionary can contain up to 500 entries. Adding Entries to the Personal Dictionary 1. From the main menu, select “Favorites”. • Refer to “Browsing in the Device”...
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letter (e.g., e) and then press FN + äâß until the accent you want appears (e.g., é). • To enter a special character (if permitted), press FN + symb to display the menu of symbols. Use the direction keys to move the cursor to the one you want and then press OK / 6.
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• With each letter you type, the resulting list of potential matching entries is refreshed. 5. If the letters you typed match a word in the list, it is automatically highlighted. • Or, select another word you see in the list.
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Clear To delete all personal dictionaries. 4. Select a personal dictionary (if you have created more than one). 5. Press FN + M, and then select the function you want from the pop-up menu. Press OK / to confirm your choice.
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to your device. 1. On your PC, create your custom dictionaries using a spreadsheet or database application. • A template .xls file for creating custom dictionaries is saved in the “PersonalDict” folder of the device. Please copy it to your PC. •...
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2. Copy your .txt formatted files to the “PersonalDict” folder in the device. • See “Copying Files to Your Device” for more information. 3. In the Personal Dictionary, press to select the copied personal dictionary and then press OK /...
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History The unit stores the most recently browsed entries in the Translator, Dictionary and Phrases. To browse the history: 1. From the main menu, select “Favorites”. • Refer to “Browsing in the Device” for tips on browsing and making selections. 2.
Using the Calendar Use the Calendar to check and set date and time. 1. From the main menu, select “Organizer”. • Refer to “Browsing in the Device” for tips on browsing and making selections. 2. Select “Calendar”. 3. Press FN + M, and then select the function you want from the pop-up menu.
Using the Calculator 1. From the main menu, select “Organizer”. • Refer to “Browsing in the Device” for tips on browsing and making selections. 2. Select “Calculator”. Calculator Keys Types numbers. Erases the last typed number. A(√) Calculates a square root. Square a number.
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C(+/-) Changes the sign of the number on the screen to negative or positive. V(M+) Adds the currently displayed value to the number stored in the memory. B(M-) Subtracts the currently displayed value from the number stored in memory. N(MR) Recalls the number stored in the memory.
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Using the Clock/Alarm The clock displays both local and world time in your selected format. You can use the clock to check the time in different cities around the world and set six alarm settings. 1. From the main menu, select “Organizer”.
Set Date To change the date format to Format either MM\DD\YYYY or DD\ MM\DD\ MM\YYYY. YYYY (DD\MM\ YYYY) Set Time To change the time format to Format to either 12 or 24-hour. 12H (24H) Set Alarm To set the alarm clock. See Clock “Setting the Alarm Clock”...
alarm activation time in the “Alarm Time” field. • If the clock is in 12 hour display format, press for “PM” or for “AM”. 3. Press to advance to “Alarm Status”. Press to set alarm on or off and then press OK / 4.
Using the Metric Converter 1. From the main menu, select “Organizer”. • Refer to “Browsing in the Device” for tips on browsing and making selections. 2. Select “Conversions”. 3. Select “Metric Converter”. 4. Press once and then press select a conversion unit or category in the three selection menus at the top of the screen.
Using the Currency Converter 1. From the main menu, select “Organizer”. • Refer to “Browsing in the Device” for tips on browsing and making selections. 2. Select “Conversions”. 3. Select “Currency Converter”. 4. Press once and then press select a currency in the two selection menus at the top of the screen, respectively.
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Adjusting Exchange Rates 1. In the Currency Converter, press FN + 2. Press once and then press select an exchange rate you want to change. • Each exchange rate is based upon the equivalent to 1 US Dollar. The rate should be in units of the other currency per one unit of the home currency (n other/1 home).
Using the Countdown Timer 1. From the main menu, select “Organizer”. • Refer to “Browsing in the Device” for tips on browsing and making selections. 2. Select “Countdown Timer”. 3. Enter the duration of countdown. 4. Press OK / to start the countdown. 5.
Changing the Settings At any time, you may adjust the settings of your device. 1. From the main menu, select “Settings”. • Refer to “Browsing in the Device” for tips on browsing and making selections. 2. Select a setting and then press OK/ 3.
Connecting Your Device Your device has a built-in USB port and can be connected to your desktop or laptop PC with a USB cable. 1. Turn on your device. 2. Connect the wide end of a USB cable to a USB port on your PC and the smaller end to the USB port on your device.
See “Connecting Your Device” for more information. 2. On your PC, find the drive labeled “Removable Disk” or “Franklin” and double-click it to open it. 3. Right-click the image file you want to copy from your PC to your device and then click “Copy”...
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7. Unplug the USB cable from your PC and the device.
About Your Device Folders When you access your device on your PC, an assortment of folders are available to you depending on which features you have used. Remember, “PersonalDict” is always the location to save any .txt formatted personal dictionaries so they appear on your device. Any other available folders will contain the saved material from other features.
Backing Up Your Data Because you have access to the folders in which any information you enter is saved, you can backup this important information on your PC. While your device is connected to your PC, right-click any or all of those folders and then click “Copy”.
Restoring Your Data If you accidentally erase or lose information, you can restore any important information you have previously saved to your PC. Connect your device to your PC. Next, find the location on your PC where you saved a backup copy of your information.
Recycling and Disposal Device Disposal This device should be disposed through your local electronic product recycling system - do not throw in the trash bin. Packaging Disposal Please save this User’s Guide and all packing materials, as they contain important information.
FCC Notice (US only) 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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reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Disclaimer of Warranties Except as specifically provided herein, Franklin makes no warranty of any kind, express or implied, with respect to this product.
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...
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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.
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You must also write the RMA prominently on the package if you return the product; otherwise there may be a lengthy delay in the processing of your return. Franklin strongly recommends using a trackable form of deliver to Franklin for your return.
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 charge for any...
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 charge for any...
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. If...
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Charges will be made for all repairs unless valid proof of purchase is provided. Your product will be repaired or replaced with an equivalent product (at Franklin’s option) free of charge for any defect in workmanship or materials during that time. The repair of your goods may result in the loss of any user-generated data.