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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Index Precautions ............1 Introduction to the Unit 1. Product Layout ..........2 2. Keyboard Buttons ..........4 3. Key Description ..........14 4. Indicator Descriptions ........14 User Guide 1. Main Power ............ 15 1.1 How to Install/ Replace the Battery ......15 1.2 To Recharge the Battery .........
  • Page 3 Index 1.3 Related Data Search ..........34 1.4 Cross Search ............35 1.5 Storing Data ............36 1.6 Item Index ..............36 1.7 Reserving Entered Words ........36 1.8 Pronunciation ............37 1.9 Repeat and Repeat ..........37 1.10 Single/Double Window(s) ........38 2.
  • Page 4 Index 12.1 Review ..............53 12.2 Self-test ..............54 12.2.1 Eng-Chi Test/Oxford Test ......54 12.2.2 Vocabulary ........... 56 12.2.3 Word Browser ..........56 12.2.4 Word Browser ..........56 12.2.5 Sentence Making ......... 58 12.2.6 Sentence Review ........60 Study Features ............
  • Page 5 Index 6. Interactive English ......... 76 6.1 Scene ..............76 6.2 Conversations ............77 Features ............80 1. Name Card ............ 83 1.1 Creating/Storing New Data ........83 1.1.1 Selecting a Portrait ........85 1.1.2 Set the Displaying Items ......86 1.1.3 Lock/ Unlock Data .........
  • Page 6 Index 4. To Do List ............ 100 4.1 Creating Data ............100 4.2 The Index Screen ..........100 4.3 Settings ..............101 4.4 Searching the Events of a Specified Date ... 101 5. World Time ..........102 5.1 Select the Cities ............ 102 5.2 Daylight-saving Time ..........
  • Page 7 Index Calculation Features ............116 1. 12-digit Calculator ........118 1.1 Function Keys ............118 1.2 Four Basic Arithmetical Operations ..... 118 1.3 Other Operations ..........119 2. List Calculator ..........120 2.1 Input Formula ............120 2.2 Modify Formula ............121 2.3 Delete Formula .............
  • Page 8 Index 12.1 Creating Data ............135 12.2 Total ..............135 System Features ............136 1. Communication with PC ......138 2. Memory ............139 2.1 Optimize the Memory ..........139 2.2 Deleting Data ............139 3. File Management ......... 141 3.1 Create Folder ............
  • Page 9 Precautions Personal Data 1. All your personal data should be copied onto separate permanent printed records. 2. Resetting the unit will cause permanent personal data loss. Non Waterproof The device is non waterproof, please keep it away from any liquid. In case it happens, please dry the surface and send the unit to our service center for checking.
  • Page 10 Introduction to the Unit 1. Product Layout Obverse side: 1. Screen 2. [RESET] key 3. Keyboard 4. Speaker - 2 -...
  • Page 11 Introduction to the unit Reverse Side: 1. Battery compartment (slot) 2. Earphone Socket 3. USB Socket 4. Label 5. DC Adaptor Socket - 3 -...

  • Page 12: Keyboard Buttons

    Introduction to the unit 2. Keyboard Buttons Numeric key Mandarin phonetic symbol Numeric key Mandarin phonetic symbol Numeric key The third tone of Chinese Pinyin input methods Numeric key The fourth tone of Chinese input methods Numeric key Mandarin phonetic symbol The light tone of Chinese input methods Numeric key The second tone of Chinese input methods...
  • Page 13 Introduction to the unit Input Korean symbol “ ” Japanese kana in “ ” line English letter Mandarin phonetic symbol “ ” Changjie input method “ ” Mathematical sign: Factorial (!) Input Korean symbol “ ” English letter ”C” Mandarin phonetic symbol ” ”...
  • Page 14 Introduction to the unit Input Korean symbol “ ” English letter “F” Mandarin phonetic symbol “ ” Changjie input method “ ” Mathematic sign: X power Y Mathematic sign: multiply X with Y times (with [SHIFT] key) Input Korean symbol “ ”...
  • Page 15 Introduction to the unit English letter “J” Mandarin phonetic symbol “ ” Changjie input method “ ” Mathematical sign: [MR] Input Korean symbol “ ” Japanese kana in ” ” line English letter “K” Mandarin phonetic symbol “ ” Changjie input method “ ”...
  • Page 16 Introduction to the unit Input Korean symbol “ ” English letter “O” Mandarin phonetic symbol “ ” Changjie input method “ ” Mathematical sign: addition Mathematical sign: “xor” with [SHIFT] Input Korean symbol “ ” (with [SHIFT] key) Input Korean symbol “ ”...
  • Page 17 Introduction to the unit Input Korean symbol “ ” English letter “S” Mandarin phonetic symbol “ ” Changjie input method “ ” Mathematical sign: In (e=2.71828…) Mathematical sign: (with [SHIFT] key) Input Korean symbol “ ” Japanese kana in “ ”...
  • Page 18 Introduction to the unit Changjie input method “ ” Mathematical sign: sine function Mathematical sign: arc sine (with [SHIFT] key) Input Korean symbol “ ” (with [SHIFT] key) Input Korean symbol “ ” English letter “X” Mandarin phonetic symbol “ ”...
  • Page 19 Introduction to the unit Mandarin phonetic symbol “ ” Mandarin phonetic symbol “ ” To select item “ ” under main menus Full stop for the text “.” Listen to the pronunciation of syllable Mandarin phonetic symbol “ ” To set Chinese font: simplified/traditional mode Toggle among titles on the screen To switch upper case when input English letters Press twice to switch to [CAPS] function...
  • Page 20 Introduction to the unit View the present operation introduction Access data search function (with [SHIFT] key) Save present data or setting Save words or phrases for “Review and Test” (on the definition screen of dictionaries, Travel Dialogues and Making sentence) Switch English/Chinese input mode Switch to Chinese/Icon/English main menus Input symbol “?”...
  • Page 21 Introduction to the unit Read after the voiced word or sentences Repeat practice for the present word Adjust volume or speed of sound Directly access the screen of “Communication with PC” in F5 SYS (with [SHIFT] key) To initialize the system Select the corresponding main menus Function keys, same as F1～F5 on the screen Power on/off button...

  • Page 22: Key Description

    Introduction to the unit 3.Key Description A. ChangJie input method B. Japanese kana input method C. Mathematical sign D. Mandarin phonetic symbol E. English letter F. Korean symbol 4. Indicator Descriptions The following indicators will appear when specified functions are selected or executed.

  • Page 23: Main Power

    User Guide Power Sources 1. Main Power One of the following power sources can be used. A.Insert 2 size 4 AAA Alkaline batteries. B. Rechargeable NiMH battery pack C. A power adaptor with DC output 6V/500mA. This power source can be combined with option A or B. 1.1 How to Install / Replace the Battery A.Press [ON/OFF] to turn off the power.

  • Page 24: To Recharge The Battery

    Low! Please charge now to avoid data loss] appears, please insert the power adaptor. A.Be sure to use a Besta DC6V/500mA power adaptor. B. Plug the charging adaptor into the DC socket(DC 6V) on the device and plug the power adaptor into a wall outlet.

  • Page 25: Main Menus

    User Guide Main Menus 2. Main Menus Press [MENU]/[F1]~[F5]/[ ] to shift among the main menu. [F1] Dictionaries [F2] Study [F3] PIM [F4] Calculation - 17 -...
  • Page 26 User Guide Main Menus [F5] System Note: a. In the main menus, press [C/E] to switch among Chinese/En- glish/Icon mode. b . In Chinese mode main menus, press [SHIFT]+[ ] to switch between Simplified/Traditional character. c. In [F1DICT] menu, press the item number to access the highlighted dictionary.

  • Page 27: Inputting English With Keyboard

    User Guide Input Methods 3. Input Methods 3.1 Inputting English with Keyboard A.Press [C/E] to switch to English input mode, then enter English letters and numbers. B. Press [CAPS] (Press [SHIFT] twice) to lock the keyboard for input ting upper/lower case letters. C.

  • Page 28: Input Methods

    User Guide Input Methods For example, to look up the character “ ” in Chinese dictionary under different input methods. ZhuYin (Mandarin Phonetic Symbol) Ex. Input Press numeric key [1] to select “ ”. ChangJie Input Method Ex. Input “ ”.
  • Page 29 User Guide Input Methods Chinese/General PinYin Input Method Ex. Input “de”, then press [7] to input the light tone. Press [1] to select. Cantonese Pinyin Ex. Input “di”. Press numeric key [2] to select. BuShou (Radical Stroke) Press [ ] to select strokes. Press direction key to select radicals or character.
  • Page 30 User Guide Input Methods Press [SPACE] to confirm, then press [ ] to select remaining strokes 3. Press [SPACE] to confirm. Strokes (Total Strokes) Press [ ] to select strokes. Press direction key to select total strokes. Press [SPACE] to confirm. Ex.

  • Page 31: English Phonetic Symbol Soft Keyboard

    User Guide Input Methods Ex. Input “7684”. 3.4 English Phonetic Symbol Soft Keyboard Available only in [F1 Dictionary]->[8 User’s Dictionary]. Shift the cursor to the “Phonetic” line. Press corresponding number to input phonetic symbol. Phonetic Symbol Keyboard. Press [CHR$] to display next page.

  • Page 32: Editing Data

    User Guide Editing Data 4. Editing Data The personal data can be edited. Highlight a text first and press [SHIFT]+[SAVE] key to clear, cut, duplicate or paste the data. Ex. Access [F4 CALC]->[I Income&Expense], Input 6530, Buy clothes, and then save data. On detail view screen select “Buy clothes”...

  • Page 33: System Reset For The First Use

    User Guide Reset 5. System Reset for the First Use When you use CD-72 for the first time or reset the system, you need to set it up as following: The message will appear after displaying start-up picture. * If you select “N”, then access the main menu. * If you select “Y”, all the default settings will be recovered.
  • Page 34 User Guide Default System Settings 6. Default System Settings Local City Taipei Local time setting 08:00AM, July 01, 2004 World city Hong Kong World time setting 08:00AM, July 01, 2004 World city New York World time setting 07:00PM, June 30, 2004 Time mode 12-hour system Alarm setting...
  • Page 35 Dictionary Features English-Chinese Dictionary * A wide coverage of English entry words * Provides smart input method * Allows secondary search: Spelling Check, Similar Word, and Add new word * Abundant and clear Chinese definitions * Allows to switch 2 kind of font sizes in Chinese * Up to 20 cross-search windows * Allows to select either KK or DJ English phonetic symbols * Abundant sample sentences, derivatives, compound words,...
  • Page 36 Dictionary Features and Korean, as well as Cantonese. * Listening and follow reading after the Chinese/ English/ Japanese / Korean pronunciation, your voice will be recorded and replayed * Up to 20 cross-search windows * Allows to switch 2 kind of font sizes in Chinese Cambridge Encyclopedia * Covers detailed contents * Provides smart input method...

  • Page 37: Travel Dialogues

    Dictionary Features User’s Dictionary * Allows to add, duplicate, modify and delete created words * Provides smart input method * Up to 20 cross-search windows * Allows listening in Chinese, English and Cantonese * Allows to switch 2 kind of font sizes in Chinese Travel Dialogues * Covers wide contents about traveling dialogues * Presents conversation text in Chinese, English and Japanese.
  • Page 38 Dictionary Features Review and Self-Test * Review and self-test the word(s) saved in the English-Chinese, Oxford Advance, Chinese-English, Chinese dictionaries as well as Travel Dialogues * Word browser, Choice, Vocabulary, Sentence Making to help you enhance English ability - 30 -...
  • Page 39 Dictionary English-Chinese Dictionary 1. English-Chinese Dictionary 1.1 Input and Search Under the menu of English-Chinese Dictionary, type the first or the first few letters of the English word, a list of words will be provided for you to select. A.Input the first or the first few letters of the English word, move the cursor to highlight the desired word, then press [ENTER] to look it B.

  • Page 40: Wildcard Search

    Dictionary English-Chinese Dictionary Note: Press [ ], then press direction key to highlight [KK], and press [ENTER] to switch to [DJ]. Press [ ], then press direction key to highlight [ ], and press [ENTER ] to search sample sentences. Press [ ] to select a font size, either 16 pts or 12 pts.

  • Page 41: Secondary Search

    Dictionary English-Chinese Dictionary Press [ ]to select “profit” and press [ENTER]. 1.2.2 Secondary Search If the word you entered is not found, it might due to misspelling or the reason that the searched word is not covered in this dictionary. Three secondary searching methods will be provided: A.Spelling Check : Display words that similar in pronunciation.

  • Page 42: Related Data Search

    Dictionary English-Chinese Dictionary Press[ ] to select “about”. Press [ENTER]. Note: Please refer to <8.User’s Dictionary> for the operation of “Add New Word”. 1.3 Related Data Search When the corresponding icons appear, press [F1]~[F5] to look up the related sample sentences, derivatives, compound words, phrases idioms, and usages.

  • Page 43: Cross Search

    Dictionary English-Chinese Dictionary Press [ ] to select “if you like”. Press [ENTER]. 1.4 Cross Search Highlight any words you want to look up. You might open up to 20 windows to cross search the words in another dictionary. A.Press [ ] to locate the cursor. Move the cursor to the word, press [F3] and [ ] to highlight the words.

  • Page 44: Storing Data

    Dictionary English-Chinese Dictionary Press [F1] or [ENTER]. 1.5 Storing Data Press [SAVE] to save the words for review and self-test. Only the saved words will be displayed in the Review and Self-test section. 1.6 Item Index Press [F1] to select searching range in item index. * Total library: Search in total library * Usages: Search in usages * Phrases: Search in phrase.
  • Page 45 Dictionary English-Chinese Dictionary Press [F5] to open the path menu. 1.8 Pronunciation Note: This dictionary provide pronunciation in American English. * Press [ ] to listen in English. * Press [ ] to listen in Chinese. * Press [SHIFT]+ [ ] to listen in Cantonese.

  • Page 46: Single/Double Window(S)

    Dictionary English-Chinese Dictionary Please pronounce the word by yourself. Your voice will be recorded. For your comparison. Continue to compare again? Press [Y] to continue, press [N] to exit from the function. The recorded voice will be erased. 1.10 Single/Double Window(s) Press [SHIFT] on the index screen, then press [TAB] to open/close definition window.
  • Page 47 Dictionary Oxford Advance Dictionary 2. Oxford Advance Dictionary The following icons indicate current explanation mode: -- display English and Chinese definitions. -- display English definitions only. -- display Chinese definitions only. Press [ ] to select the icon, press [ENTER] to switch among ->...
  • Page 48 Dictionary Oxford Advance Dictionary 2.1 Copyright Notice & Introduction * Press [F4] to check the copyright notice. * Press [F2] to display brief introduction of this dictionary. Oxford Dictionary cover. Later or press any key to access copyright notice. Note: There is no secondary searching and wildcard search in Oxford Advance Dictionary .Please refer to the related explanation of English-Chinese Dictionary for other functions such as cross-...
  • Page 49 Dictionary Four Country Dictionary 3. Four Country Dictionary It provides four dictionaries: Chinese, English, Japanese and Korean. Press [F1] to switch the word index of the four languages. You can listen to the pronunciation of the four languages as well as Cantonese. Press [F1] in the index screen.
  • Page 50 Dictionary Cambridge Encyclopedia 4. Cambridge Encyclopedia 4.1 Input and Search Input the first letter(s) of the word(s) to directly find out the desired word. * Press [F1CHN]/[F1ENG] to switch Chinese/English index. * Press [DEL] to delete a letter. * Press [SPACE] to input a space. * Press [ESC] to delete all input letters.
  • Page 51 Dictionary Chinese-English Dictionary 5. Chinese-English Dictionary Under the menu of Chinese-English Dictionary, input the first or the first few characters of the Chinese phrase you are looking up, a list of Chinese phrases will be provided for you to select. Input Chinese character: * Press [ ] to select a Chinese input method.
  • Page 52 Dictionary Chinese Dictionary 6. Chinese Dictionary A.Input a Chinese character. B. Press [ENTER] to look it up. * Press [ ]/[ ] to move to previous/ next line. * Press [ ] to view the previous/next entry. Ex. Look up Chinese character “ ”.
  • Page 53 Dictionary Net Dictionary 7. Net Dictionary This dictionary contains abundant new words related to Internet and IT. You can simply input the first and the first few letters to lookup the desired word. * Press [F1] to switch English or Chinese index. Ex.

  • Page 54: Create New Data

    Dictionary User’s Dictionary 8. User’s Dictionary User can build up Chinese or English phrases (with phonetic and explanation) which are not included in dictionaries of CD-72 to be the reference dictionary. 8.1 Create New Data You can input phonetic symbol by phonetic keyboard. Ex.
  • Page 55 Dictionary User’s Dictionary Press [ENTER]. Note: Press [F3] to copy data, press [F4] to modify, and press [F5] or [DEL] to delete the data. Please refer to the related explanations of English-Chinese Dictionary for cross-searching. - 47 -...

  • Page 56: Reading Dialogues

    Dictionary Travel Dialogues 9. Travel Dialogues The travel dialogues are classified into many situations; select favorite category to learn dialogues. 9.1 Reading Dialogues A.Select a category. B. Select a subcategory. C. Select a conversation. * Press [ ] to display the previous/next conversation. Ex.

  • Page 57: Full Text Search

    Dictionary Travel Dialogues Press [ 9.2 Full Text Search Full Text Search searches the whole text in the Travel Dialogues that contains specified word or phrase. A.Press [F5] to search. B. Enter a Chinese/ English keyword. C. Press [ENTER] or [F5] to start. * Press [F2] to obtain the next conversation.

  • Page 58: Pronunciation And Follow Reading

    Dictionary Travel Dialogues 9.3 Cross Search Please refer to the English-Chinese Dictionary <1.4 Cross Search> on page 35. 9.4 Pronunciation and Follow Reading A.Sentence pronunciation: * Press [ ] to listen in Mandarin. * Press [ ] to listen in English. * Press [SHIFT] + [ ] to listen in Cantonese.
  • Page 59 Dictionary Basic Words 2000 10. Basic Words 2000 It provides the basic words selected from Oxford Advance Dictionary, and the search method is alike. Ex. Look up the basic word “look”. Input “look”. Press [ENTER]. Note: There is no wildcard search, reserving entered words and switching definition functions in Basic Words 2000.
  • Page 60 Dictionary Word Structure 11. Word Structure It provides the analysis of word structure, and its syllable pro- nunciation. Ex. Look up “special”. Input “special”. Press [1]. Press [II ] key to listen to the pronunciation of syllable. Note: Please refer to the related explanation of English-Chinese Dictionary for other functions such as cross-searching, searched word record, pronunciation and following reading.
  • Page 61 Dictionary Review and Self-Test 12. Review and Self-test 12.1 Review All data in the English-Chinese Dictionary, The Oxford Advance Dictionary, Chinese-English Dictionary, Chinese Dictionary and Travel Dialogues can be saved for review and self-testing. A.Press numeric keys to select a category. * When reviewing the words from dictionaries, press [ ]/[ ] or ] to select a word (phrase), then press [ENTER] to review.

  • Page 62: Eng-Chi Test/Oxford Test

    Dictionary Review and Self-Test Press [1]. 12.2 Self-test Three kinds of tests are listed below: A. Eng-Chi Test/Oxford Test Based on words saved in the English-Chinese Dictionary and The Oxford Advance Dictionary. You have to spell the complete English words according to the definitions. The missing letters need to be filled out within the time limit.
  • Page 63 Dictionary Review and Self-Test * Start term: To start from a set of word list. C. set the time limit. D. Press [TAB] key to select [FINISH] and start the test. E. Input your answer and press [ENTER] to confirm. F.

  • Page 64: Word Browser

    Dictionary Review and Self-Test 12.2.2 Vocabulary A.Select “8. Vocabulary”. B. Press [ ]/[ ] or numeric key to set levels of difficulty. C. Press [ENTER] to start the test. D. Filling out the missing letters of the words according to its definitions. * Press [F2] to let the system fill out one letter and one point will be deducted.
  • Page 65 Dictionary Review and Self-Test Ex. Press [9] to select “9. Word Browser”. Select level of difficulty. 12.2.4 Choice A.Select “0. Choice”. B. Press [ ]/[ ] to set levels of difficulty. C. Press [ENTER] to start the test. D. Select the correct word (A,B,C,D) which matches the definitions. * Press [F1] to check the correct answer.
  • Page 66 Dictionary Review and Self-Test Press [4] to browse a whole list cycling or just browse once only. Press [5] to select browsing automatically (need to set time delay) or manually. Press [F5] to start browsing. 12.2.5 Sentence Making (Scrambled Sentences) Rearrange the words of the sentences in correct order.
  • Page 67 Dictionary Review and Self-Test Press [SPACE] to lock/unlock word with an arrow sign beside, and then press direction key to put word to the desired place. Press [ENTER] to confirm. * Press [F1] to check the correct answer. (10 points deducted) * Press [F2] to check the Chinese translation.

  • Page 68: Sentence Review

    Dictionary Review and Self-Test Press [ENTER]. Rearrange the words to form a sentence in correct order. If answer is correct: 12.2.6 Sentence Review To review and practice again the sentences you have already saved in “Sentence Making”. On the Review and Self-Test menu, press [ Select [1.Sentence Review].

  • Page 69: Ebook City

    * Provides information about Health. * Provides the list of male/female English names with Chinese transformation. eBook City * You can download your desired ebooks from the BESTA website. Word World * Includes words of IELTS, Junior/Senior High School, College, TOEFL and GRE.
  • Page 70 Study Features * Listening and repeating after the pronunciation, your voice will be record and replayed. * Practice the pronunciation in different roles. * Up to 20 cross search windows. - 62 -...
  • Page 71 Study Japanese 50 1. Japanese 50 Provides the chart of kana Mnemonics to help you learn it easily. A.Press [ ] or the corresponding alphabet letter to select line. B. Press [ ]/[ ] to select kana. C. Press [1] or [2] to demonstrate how to write kana in strokes order. * Press [DEL] to cancel the demonstration.
  • Page 72 Study Extend Dictionary 2. Extend Dictionary You can download new dictionary version from the BESTA website. A.Press [ ]/[ ] to select dictionary. B. When you select a dictionary, press [ENTER] or the corresponding numeric key to access it. C. Press [F1] or [DEL] to delete selected dictionary.

  • Page 73: Common Epigraph

    Study Reference Material 3. Reference Material 3.1 Common Epigraph Common Epigraph is classified into 10 categories. Ex. Search the common epigraph about “Birthday”. Common Epigaph menu. Select [3 Birthday]. Note: Please refer to the above operation to browse other common expressions.

  • Page 74: Blood Group Analyze

    Study Reference Material Ex. Searching “Oct.2nd,1981”. Eight Character of One’s Birth menu. Select date and time of birth. Press [F2] key to view the analysis. 3.3. Blood Group Analyze Analyzes characteristics and features in different blood types and suggest how to earn the appreciate of different blood types. A.Press numerical key to select a blood type.

  • Page 75: Health Guide

    Study Reference Material Ex. Search the characteristics in blood type “A”. Blood Group Analyze menu. Press [1] key to select “A” type. Press [ ] to view more. Press [5] key in the Blood Group Analyze menu to view the list of heredity analysis. 3.4 Health Guide Press [4] to access “Health Guide”...

  • Page 76: Male English Name

    Study Reference Material Press [1] to select a category. Press [4] to display more details. 3.5 Male English Name Provides the list of male English names with Chinese translation. Ex. Search “John”. Enter “John”. Note: Press [F1] to display Chinese name list.
  • Page 77 Study Reference Material 3.6 Female English Name Ex. Search “Alice”. Enter “Alice”. Press [ENTER] to view the explanation. - 69 -...
  • Page 78 Study eBook City 4. eBook City You can download ebooks from the BESTA website. A.Press [ ]/[ ] to select ebook, press [ENTER] or [F5] to read. B. Select an ebook, then press [DEL] to delete. C. Press [TAB] to move the dotted frame to select “Name” or “Size”...

  • Page 79: Words Test

    Study Word World 5. Word World Press [F1] to select vocabulary category (IELTS, Junior high school, Senior high school, college, TOEFL or GRE) for search or word test. Correct vocabulary category is displayed at the right bottom of screen. 5.1 Smart Search Ex.
  • Page 80 Study Word World Spell: To fill in missing letters. Each word is displayed in 3 seconds. Review: To review after reciting a group of words. Words Test screen. 5.2.1 Setting To adjust the timer of view and spelling. Default time is 3 seconds. * Press [I.
  • Page 81 Study Word World Ex. Setting five words a group and view the third group. Adjust total words of each group and start group. Press [F1 View]. Press [ENTER] to display next word. 5.2.3 Recite A.Press [TAB] to select field. Press [ ]/[ ] to adjust total words of each group and start group.
  • Page 82 Study Word World C. Word World will be saved in “review” when finishing reciting a group of words. No [F5 Review] appears if you does not finish reciting a group of words. Recite screen: 5.2.4 Recall A.Press [TAB] to select field. Press [ ]/[ ] to adjust total words of each group and start group.
  • Page 83 Study Word World your spelling is correct; or it will display answer when misspelling occurs. Spelling game screen: 5.2.6 Review Press [F5] to start review what you have recited. The group of words can be deleted in Review function. * Press [F1]/[DEL] to select which group you want to delete. * Press [F2] to delete all groups.
  • Page 84 Study Interactive English 6. Interactive English 6.1 Scene A.Press [ ]/[ ] or [ ] to move the cursor. B. Press [F1Scene] to check brief introduction to the situation. * Press [F1Play] to listen to the introduction, press [ESC] to stop anytime.
  • Page 85 Study Interactive English Press [F1Play]. 6.2 Conversations A.Press [ ]/[ ] or [ ] to move the cursor. B. Press [F2Cont]/[ENTER] to display the conversation. * Press [ ]/[ ] to move a line up/down. * Press [ ] to display the previous/next page. * You can highlight any unfamiliar word(s) and cross search in the English-Chinese Dictionary or The Oxford Advance Dictionary.
  • Page 86 Study Interactive English Press [F1Pause]. Press [F1Continue] to continuous playing, press [ESC] to exit. Press [F2 Single]. Press [F2Trans] to display Chinese translation at the same time. - 78 -...
  • Page 87 Study Interactive English Press [ESC] twice, press [F3Role] to select your favorite role. Press [Y] to start practising. - 79 -...

  • Page 88: Name Card

    Features Name Card * Allows to input Chinese, English, numbers and special symbols * Allows to create a portrait for each record * Provides quick search with family name * Classified into 5 categories, names of the categories can be changed or modified * Allows to create, duplicate, modify, or delete a record * Allows to set a password for the security of saved data...

  • Page 89: World Time

    Features World Time * Displays the local time and the time of 2 other cities * Allows to adjust time, date and cities * Provides settings of daylight-saving time (DST) and 12/24-hour systems * Provides alarm clock functions * Provides chess watch, stopwatch and timer functions Calendar * Provides calendars from January 1901 to December 2099 * Allows to view 6-month calendar in one screen...

  • Page 90: My Photo Album

    * Allows to set your favorite file as startup picture * Allow to select path or delete picture file After Service * Provides BESTA hot line, fax number and website Find * Allows to select category range or input keyword to search data...

  • Page 91: Creating/Storing New Data

    Name Card 1. Name Card Allows to create, input, store, search, edit or delete name card data. 1.1 Creating/Storing New Data A.Select “1. Name Card” under PIM menu. * If no data has ever been saved, the system will display the following messages.
  • Page 92 Name Card * Select “Y” to save the data. * Select “N” to exit without saving the data. * Select “C” to cancel the operation. D. Press [SAVE] to save the data, then access the index screen. Ex. Create a new name card of a friend. Access the editing screen.
  • Page 93 Name Card Note: When inputting “birthday”, you can access the calendar to select a date. 1.1.1 Selecting Portrait A.In the editing screen, press [F4] to select portrait file. * Find out the file location, then select the file, press [SAVE] to open;...

  • Page 94: Set The Displaying Items

    Name Card 1.1.2 Set the Displaying Items You are allowed to select your favorite fields to be displayed on the index screen. On the editing screen, press [F3 setting]: A.Press [TAB] key, then press [ ]/[ ] to select the fields to be displayed.

  • Page 95: Detail View

    Name Card * Press [Y] to set the password. * After setting password, the data will be secured. D.To show all locked (private) data, press [I. ], select “1 Show Private”, input your password to show/ hide the private data. 1.2 The Index Screen On the index screen, press [TAB] to shift to field , then...

  • Page 96: Modifying Data

    Name Card Ex. View the detailed data of “Peter”. Index screen Press [ ] to select “Peter”. press [ENTER]. 1.4 Modifying Data A.Press [F2] to modify data on the detail view screen. B. Modify the data. C. Press [SAVE] to save the data. Modify data.

  • Page 97: Deleting Data

    Name Card 1.6 Deleting Data A.Press [F4 DEL] key on the detail view screen, you can also press [F3 DEL] on the index screen. B. Select “Y” to delete the highlighted data. 1.7 Index Search A.On the index screen, press [F2] to access index search screen. B.
  • Page 98 Name Card B. Press the corresponding numeric key to select a category. C. Modify the name of category or create a new category. D. Press [SAVE] to confirm. Ex. Create a new category “Partner”. Index screen Press [TAB] to select category. Press [ENTER], press [ Select “4.Edit Category”.

  • Page 99: Customized The Field Names

    Name Card 1.9 Customized the Field Names In addition to the defaulted and fixed field names, up to 6 other cus- tomized fields can be defined by the user. The customized field names can only be deleted in “F5 SYS”-->“2. Memory”. A.Press [I.
  • Page 100 Name Card Input the new field name and select a data type. Press [SAVE]. Press [SAVE] to return to index screen. Create a new name card, you can find the new field “Birth Animal”. - 92 -...
  • Page 101 Memorandum 2. Memorandum The operation of Memorandum is very similar to Name Card, only brief explanation will be provided here. Ex. Creating a memo in “Daily” category. The category screen of Memorandum Press [ENTER] key. Select “Y”. Input data. Press [SAVE]. - 93 -...

  • Page 102: Repeating Period

    Schedule 3. Schedule Allows to manage appointments, meetings and other events in schedule. 3.1 Creating Data A.Select “3. Schedule” under PIM menu. B. Press [F1] to create new schedule. C. Inputting data. * Select the field of “Date”, press [ENTER] to select date. * Select the field of “Time”...
  • Page 103 Schedule Press [F1]. Select the field of “Time”, Press [ENTER]. (Press [TAB] key to move the cursor around blocks) Adjust period. Press [SAVE]. Input “Play tennis ball”. Shift to the field of “Period”. Press [ENTER]. Select “Weekly Repeat”. - 95 -...

  • Page 104: Index Screen

    Schedule Press [ ]/[ ] and [SPACE] to select “MON” and “SAT”. Set the (Start/Close) date. Press [SAVE]. Select “Alarm”, press [SPACE] to check box, then press [ENTER]. Press numeric key [5]. Press [SAVE]. Note: A mark “ ” appears if the alarm has already been set. 3.2 Index Screen The “Schedule”...

  • Page 105: All Schedules

    Schedule * Press [ENTER] to browse the details. 3.2.2 All Schedules Press [F3 All] on the index screen: * Press [ ]/[ ] to move to previous/ next line * Press [ ] to display the schedule of last/next day. * Press [ENTER] to browse the details.
  • Page 106 Schedule 3.2.4 Week Map Press [F5 Week] on the index screen: The week chart provides all the events happen a week in a chart, from Sunday to Saturday, 2 hours a period, 12 periods a day. The scheduled events will be marked. * Press [ ]/[ ] to scroll up / down a line.
  • Page 107 Schedule Select the related settings. Press [SAVE] to confirm. 3.4 Searching the Events of a Specified Date Press [F2] to open calendar on the index screen and select a date, the events of the day will be displayed. Note: For other operations such as modifying, duplicating, deleting, lock/ unlock data, or custom category, please refer to the related explanations in Name Card.
  • Page 108 To Do List 4. To Do List The operation of To Do List are very similar to Name Card, only brief explanations will be provided here. 4.1 Creating Data Ex. Create a task of “manual edit”. Editing screen. Inputting data. Press [SAVE].
  • Page 109 To Do List 4.3 Settings A.Press [I ] on the index screen and select “2. Setting”. B. Set displaying “ Priority” or “ Close Date”. D. Press [SAVE] to confirm. 4.4 Searching the Events of a Specified Date Press [F2 Search] on the index screen and select a date, the tasks of the day will be displayed.

  • Page 110: Select The Cities

    World Time 5. World Time Displays the local time and time of two other cities. Additional function alarm, timer, chesswatch, and stopwatch are available to use. 5.1 Select the Cities The world major cities will be displayed together with the time differ- ences between the cities and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) for your selection.

  • Page 111: Adjusting The Date And Time

    World Time 5.2 Daylight-saving Time (DST) or Summer Time Press [TAB] key to select “ ” , then press [SPACE] to set the city as daylight-saving time. 5.3 Adjusting the Date and Time A.Press [F1Set Time]. B. Set date and time. C.

  • Page 112: Alarm Clock

    World Time Press [SAVE] twice. 5.4 Alarm Clock A.Press [F2Alarm]. B. Set the alarm time, press [SAVE] to confirm. C. Tick the selection block of “Alarm Enable” D. Press [SAVE] to confirm setting alarm. 5.5 Timer A.Press [F3TImer]. B. Press [ ]/[ ] to select column, press [ ]/[ ] to adjust counter time. C.
  • Page 113 World Time 5.7 Chess Watch You can limit the thought time of your partner when playing chess. A.Press [F5 Chesswatch] to access the chess watch screen. B. Press [F3] to set time and step limits. * Press [TAB] to select column, then press [ENTER] to select time limit and step limit.
  • Page 114 Calendar 6. Calendar A.Press [ ]/ [ ] to select day. * If there is a small block by the right side of the day, it means some scheduled events are available. * If there is a “+” by the right side of the day, it means this is an anniversary day.
  • Page 115 Calendar Press [1]. - 107 -...
  • Page 116 Anniversary 7. Anniversary 7.1 Creating Data Ex. Create an anniversary : 2nd Oct, 2004. My wedding day. Editing screen Input data Press [SAVE]. 7.2 The Index Screen The index screen will display all current anniversary data. “ ” means Solar anniversary. “...
  • Page 117 Personal Data 8. Personal Data Create personal data. For set up portrait, lock/ unlock data, detail view, modify data , please refer to <Name Card>. Detail view. - 109 -...
  • Page 118 Class Schedule 9. Class Schedule 9.1 Creating Data Press direction key to select a block, then press [ENTER] to create a class schedule. (If the data is saved, it will access detail view screen). Ex. Adding the class schedule. The index screen Press [ENTER] to access the editing screen.
  • Page 119 Class Schedule Set up other class schedule. Note: Press [DEL] to delete a highlighted schedule. - 111 -...

  • Page 120: Putting Files In Order

    My Photo Album 10. My Photo Album 10.1 Putting Files in Order A.Press [TAB] to move the dotted frame. B. Select “Name” or “Size” columns, press [ENTER] to display the mark “ ” which point out the files are put in order according to its first letter or size;...

  • Page 121: Slide Setting

    My Photo Album 10.2.3 Slide Setting * Press [I ] to select “3 Slide Setting” to access setting screen. A. Press [TAB] to select column, press [SPACE] to mark the slide sequence. B. Press [ ]/[ ] to adjust interval time. C.
  • Page 122 After Service 11. After Service Provides phone, fax number and website, for any suggestions or ideas, we sincerely welcome you to contact us. Note: The decode key appears only if the password has been set. Please write down this number, in case you have forgotten your password, please tell our service center this decode key, we will give you correct password.
  • Page 123 Find 12. Find A.Press [ ]/[ ] or [TAB] to move the dotted frame to select search range, press [SPACE] to mark. B. Input the keywords of the searching. C. Press [F1] to start. Ex. Set searching range in Name card, Input “Li Ming”, then press [F1] to start searching.

  • Page 124: Scientific Calculator

    Calculation Features 12-digit Calculator * 12-digit calculator for four fundamental arithmetical operations * Other calculations: percentage, square root List Calculator * Four fundamental arithmetical operations * Saves each entered values automatically * Saves up to 99 entries Formula Calculator * Provides fundamental equations and formulas * Display the meanings of mathematical symbols Scientific Calculator * Allows to shift operation mode...

  • Page 125: Currency Exchange

    Calculation Features Currency Exchange * Conversion computation among about 140 currencies * Allows to set exchange rate and base currency Size Conversion * Conversion charts of European, American, Japanese, and British ..size Income & Expense * Allows to manage your incomes and expenses * State the income and expense total amount Investment Management * Allows to manage your personal investment...
  • Page 126 Calculation 12-digit Calculator 1. 12-digit Calculator 1.1 Function Keys [MR] : memory replay [MC] : memory clear [M-] : minus from memory value [M+] : plus into memory value [AC] : all clear [CE] : clear error / clear [+/-] : plus or minus : percentage : a decimal point [÷]...

  • Page 127: Other Operations

    Calculation 12-digit Calculator 1.3 Other Operations Ex. Percentage: Calculate 20% of 125. Press: [2][0][%]X[1][2][5][=], the result is 25. Ex. Square Root: Calculate 3 X Press: [6][6][ ][X][3][=], the result is 24.3721152139. - 119 -...

  • Page 128: Input Formula

    Calculation List Calculator 2. List Calculator 2.1 Input Formula A.Input values and math signs. B. Press [ENTER] to calculate result. * Automatically save all values and math signs. * Press [ ]/[ ] to view formula by lines. * Press [ ] to view formula by pages.

  • Page 129: Modify Formula

    Calculation List Calculator 2.2 Modify Formula A.Press [ ] to access modifying mode. B. Press [ ]/[ ] to move highlight bar to the line to be modified. C. Input values or math signs, press [ENTER] to calculate again. Ex. Modify data group (1). Press [ ].
  • Page 130 Calculation Formula Calculator 3. Formula Calculator Provides six kinds of mathematical formula, you can input known values to calculate unknown results. A.Press [ ]/[ ] to select formula. B. Press [ENTER]. Ex. Select “1.Binomial distri prob fnt” in “4.Probability”. Press [ ] to input known values 5, 8, 0.5.
  • Page 131 Calculation Scientific Calculator 4. Scientific Calculator Provides four fundamental, function and logical operations of arithmetic. 4.1 Function Keys Mode shift: shift among counting systems (shift + Z) MR : memory replay MC : memory clear M+ : plus into memory value : minus from memory value DEC : the decimal system HEX : hexadecimal system...

  • Page 132: Other Calculations

    Calculation Scientific Calculator : to calculate Y squares root of X ( [F] key ) : to input brackets in expression : ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter, £k=3.1415... ( [Z] key ) exp.: exponential constant ( [C] key ) X! : factorial operation ( [B] key )
  • Page 133 Calculation Man-hour Calculator 5. Man-hour Calculator A.Press [TAB] key to select fields and input the known values. * The default values for “Days per week”, “Hours per day”, ”Holidays” are 5 days, 8 hours and 0 day, you can change these values by yourself.
  • Page 134 Calculation Cost Calculator 6. Cost Calculator A.Press [TAB] key to select fields and input two known values. B. Press [TAB] key to select the third field, press [ENTER] to calculate. C. Press [F5] key to clear all values. Ex. If the cost of a product is 60 dollars, it is sold at 66 dollars, please calculate the profit margin you earn.
  • Page 135 Calculation Loan Calculator 7. Loan Calculator A.Press [TAB] key to select “ ”, then press [ENTER] to select a type. B. Press [TAB] key to select “ ” , then press [ENTER] to select “Year/Month Rate”. C. Press [TAB] to shift among fields, then input all known values. D.
  • Page 136 Calculation Loan Calculator Press [F1] to calculate repayment amount. - 128 -...
  • Page 137 Calculation Unit Conversion 8. Unit Conversion A.Press [I ] to select the unit category. B. Press [TAB] key to shift fields, then press [ENTER] to select a measurement unit. C. Input values to get result. Ex. Convert 238 SCT to Kg. Press [I Press [7] weight.

  • Page 138: Currency Conversion

    Calculation Currency Exchange 9. Currency Exchange 9.1 Set the Currency Exchange Rates Before proceed to the conversions, please make sure the currency exchange rates, and a standard currency has been set accurately. * Press [F1] to set exchange rate, base currency and value. 9.2 Currency Conversion Press [F1 set rate] to select the base currency is USD, and set up the currency rate of exchange currencies.
  • Page 139 Calculation Size Conversion 10. Size Conversion Ex. Check the size of “Men Shirts” in different countries. Size Conversion menu. Press [F1-F5] to view the size conversion of everything. Press [F5]. - 131 -...
  • Page 140 Calculation Income & Expense 11. Income & Expense 11.1 Creating Data Ex. Creating a record of expense: author's remuneration is 550 dollars. The editing screen. Press [ ]/[ ] to select the fields. Inputting data. Press [SAVE] key. Access the index screen. Note: The category type on the top of the index screen will be the cat egory you create later.

  • Page 141: Total Expense Or Income

    Calculation Income & Expense Ex. Display the type of the expenses on the screen. Press [TAB] key to select the title “Narration”, then press [ENTER]. Press [3] to select “3.Type”. 11.3 Total Expense or Income A.Press [F2] key to calculate total amount of the expense or income/ both amounts in total on the index screen.
  • Page 142 Calculation Income & Expense Press [F1] to calculate. 11.4 Setting A.Press [I ] in the index screen, select “2. Setting”. B. Press [ ]/[ ] to decide if it required to keep digits after the decimal point. C. Press [SAVE] to confirm. Note: For lock/ unlock, browsing, modifying, duplicating, deleting data, please refer to the related explanations in Name Card.
  • Page 143 Calculation Investment Management 12. Investment Management 12.1 Creating Data Ex. Creating invest record: Invest USD 61,500 to buy 3000 shares of “Inventec”, and value price is USD 72,900. The editing screen. Input the data. Press [SAVE] and access the index screen. 12.2 Total Press [F2] to calculate the return rate and display the result on a chart.

  • Page 144: Communication With Pc

    SYSTEM Features Communication with PC * Allows to transfer personal data between a computer and unit via PCLink software Memory * Allows to manage main memory, release space and check the status of memory * Allows to delete personal data or settings File Management * Allows to exchange data between two the same unit ( the same model type) or between PC and the unit by data-link...
  • Page 145 SYSTEM Features Alarm * Allows to set alarm music, key tone on/ off, and adjust the voice speed and volume Brightness Contrast * Allows to adjust the contrast of the screen Charging * Displays the power status of the unit. - 137 -...
  • Page 146 SYSTEM Communication with PC 1. Communication with PC (needs optional accessories) First of all, install the PC-link software into your personal computer (PC), then connect the device and PC with a PC-link cable. The personal data of both end are allowed to transfer each other. The operation is controlled by PC, please refer to PCLink manual.

  • Page 147: Optimize The Memory

    SYSTEM Memory 2. Memory A.Press [ ]/[ ] to move to previous/ next line. B. Press [ ] to display the previous/next page. Note: If there is no saved data under the applications but it shows “1KB used”, it means some settings such as category or user-defined field name have not been deleted yet.
  • Page 148 SYSTEM Memory Note: 1. All the personal data, new category, user-defined fields and set- tings of highlighted item will be deleted. 2. The memory will only be released after memory optimization. - 140 -...

  • Page 149: File Management

    SYSTEM File Management 3. File Management This function is similar to the “Windows”, which can display all files and folder. You can create, delete and duplicate catalogue. * Press [I ], then press [1] to select “1 Display All Files”. * Press [ENTER] to open the catalogue.

  • Page 150: Delete, Move And Duplicate Catalogue

    SYSTEM File Management 3.3 Delete, Move and Duplicate Catalogue A.In the sub-catalogue, select your desired catalogue, press [F1] or [DEL] to delete it. B. In the sub-catalogue, select your desired catalogue, press [F2] to copy folder, select another catalog, then press [F4] to paste. C.
  • Page 151 SYSTEM Password Setting 4.1 Setting New Password A.Enter new password. (Up to 8 digits or letters) B. Press [ ]/[ ] or [TAB] to move the cursor. C. Enter the same password again to confirm. D. Press [SAVE]. After password setting, press [Y] to confirm to create the password setting menu.
  • Page 152 SYSTEM Password Setting 4.3 Lock / Unlock Master If the master is locked, you have to enter correct password when- ever turning on the power. A.Enter correct password. B. Press [SAVE] to confirm. Note: Press [F2 unlock Master] to unlock the unit. 4.4 Clearing Password A.Enter correct password.

  • Page 153: Input Setting

    SYSTEM Input Setting 5. Input Setting A.Press [ ]/[ ] or [TAB] to move the dotted frame to select input methods. B. Press [ ] to page up/down to select other input methods. C. Press [SPACE] to tick. D. Press [SAVE] to confirm. - 145 -...

  • Page 154: Startup Picture

    SYSTEM Startup Picture 6. Startup Picture Press [6] key under the System menu, you can select build-in picture or custom picture to become the Startup picture. A.Press [ ]/[ ] to select file. B. Press [ENTER] or [F3] to view the picture in full screen. * Select a build-in picture.

  • Page 155: Menu Setting

    SYSTEM Menu Setting Ex. Select startup picture from the custom pictures. Press [F2] to select file. 7. Menu Setting There are three types menu can be selected: Chinese, English and Icons. A.Press [ ]/[ ] to select a menu type. B.

  • Page 156: Power Management

    SYSTEM Power Management 8. Power Management A.Press [ ]/[ ] to adjust the auto power off time. B. Press [SAVE] to confirm. 9.Phonetic Repeat A.Press [TAB] to move the dotted frame. B. Press [SPACE] to tick KK/DJ. C. Press [ ]/[ ] to adjust repeat times. - 148 -...
  • Page 157 SYSTEM Alarm 10. Alarm Several musics are provided for your choice. A.Press [TAB] or [ ]/[ ] to move the dotted frame to select item. * Press [ENTER] to open the alarm menu, then press [ ]/[ ] to listen. * Press [ENTER] or directly press the corresponding numeric key to confirm.
  • Page 158 SYSTEM Brightness Contrast 11. Brightness Contrast A.Press [ ]/[ ] to adjust the brightness contrast. * Press [F1] to return to the default settings. B. Press [F2] to confirm. 12. Charging Check the percentage of battery power. - 150 -...
  • Page 159 Index 1. To install USB driver program ...... 152 2. PC Service Home Installation ...... 155 2.1 S/W&H/W Demands befor Installation ....155 2.2 Open ..............160 2.3 Communication ............ 161 2.4 Data Management ..........165 2.4.1 Edit Data ............165 2.4.2 Custom Field ..........
  • Page 160 Index 3.5.6 Other Variety--Shutter, Block Slide ......181 3.6 Set Moving Path ............. 182 3.7 Add Audio Effect ............ 182 3.8 Set Page Header/Page Footer ......183 3.9 Play the E-Book Editor Content ......184 3.10 To Download E book to the Electronic Dictionary185 CLII...
  • Page 161 Content of CD The accessional CD-Rom of the unit provides two programs: PC Ser- vice Home and USB Driver. Insert the CD-Rom into the CD driver disk of the PC, select "USB Driver" to install driver program first. (Please refer to picture 1): USB Driver : To install USB driver program, please refer to page 153~156...

  • Page 162: To Install Usb Driver Program

    Install USB Driver 1.To install USB driver program Windows 98 user: If your computer is Windows98 system, for the sake of insuring the PC is able to recognize the specified disk of the unit, install USB driver program first. Please follow the steps below: Insert the CD-Rom to CD driver disk of PC;...
  • Page 163 Install USB Driver After a short while, it comes to the screen as picture 5, please select restart computer and click “Finish”. Click "Finish" and finish USB driver program installing, as picture Note: If Windows98 user failed to auto install USB driver from CD, please select “USB Driver Windows 98 readme”...
  • Page 164 Install USB Driver Windows 95/ 2000/ NT/ ME user: If your PC operation is Windows2000, it is suggest that you can install Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 program provided by Microsoft. When installing Service Pack 3 program, you do not have to install USB driver program again, otherwise you should install USB Driver program manually.
  • Page 165 Share data between PC and the unit. 2.1 S/W & H/W Demands before Installation Before installing Besta PC Service Home program, please check your PC software and hardware: * Install Chinese traditional Windows98/ME/2000/XP system operation.
  • Page 166 PC Service Home Guide Install (picture 5) Note: When you use the PC Service Home program in English operation system, please make sure to install Chinese Traditional font support: “Chinese (Traditional) Text Display Support” and “Chinese (Traditional) Text Input Support”. Later, it will comes to the welcome screen, click “Next”...
  • Page 167 PC Service Home Guide Install Click “Next” or “Browse...” in picture 7 to select destination file folder. After the folder location is selected, click "OK". Please refer to picture 8. Click “Next” to select installation type, as picture 9. - 159 -...
  • Page 168 PC Service Home Guide Install Select “Typical” , then click “Next” to access program name file folder screen, as picture 10. Click “Next” to continue. The InstallShield Wizard begins to copy files to your computer as picture 11. Install successfully, click "OK" and restart your computer to finish installing as picture 12.
  • Page 169 If you want to uninstall PC Service Home program, please execute from windows tool bar: “Start” → “Settings” → “Control Panel” → “add/Remove Programs” , as shown in picture 13. (or go to “Start” → “Programs” → “Besta Service Home” → Uninstall PC Service Home) - 161 -...
  • Page 170 PC Service Home Guide Open 2.2 Open Click “Start” menu→“Programs”→“Besta PC Service Home”→“Besta PC Service Home”, or click the shortcut icon “ ” on desktop to open. (as picture 14) Click “Pimtrans” to open Personal Information Manager program. (as picture 15)
  • Page 171 PC Service Home Guide Communication 2.3 Communication Data communication is a primary function of Besta Service Home, including Sync Center, Backup and Restore, Open U-Disk and Media Download four functions. Sync Center: Make data between PC and the electronic dictionary synchronously, cover the old data with the new one and keep contents always the same;...
  • Page 172 Note: If PC home service home display fail message “ No besta U Disk was found, can’t continue”, you must also select “F5SYS” → “1. Communication with PC The fourth step, click “...
  • Page 173 PC Service Home Guide Communication The fifth step, preview the content (right click the mouse on the files to preview them). You can listen to it first if the file is Startup Music; If the file is about Animation Grammar, you can browse the content first, and then select to download.
  • Page 174 There are various interesting Games, E-Books, Pictures packed in CD for you to download. For more information and download files, please visit our website “www. besta.com.tw “ to search. * Backup and Restore Repeat steps 1~3 of “Download”, on the fourth step click “...

  • Page 175: Data Management

    PC Service Home Guide Data Management 2.4 Data Managemet Data management is another main function of PC Service Home, it can be executed on the PC end, including eight PIM applications: Anniversary, Schedule, Name Card, Memorandum, To Do List, Income&Expense, Investment Management and curriculum Schedule. You can create, modify data, edit category and custom filed.

  • Page 176: Edit Category

    PC Service Home Guide Data Management 2.4.2 Custom Field Click the button “Custom Field” in picture 20 to add custom fields besides the bulit-in field. Up to 6 field types can be selected: text, date, time, integar, decimal, currency, or check box as shown in picture 21.
  • Page 177 PC Service Home Guide Data Management Note: The data can not be duplicated or pasted in different applications. The function “custom field” is not available in Incom&Expense and Class Schedule. The maximum length for custom field/category name are 16 characters. - 169 -...

  • Page 178: Import Name Card Text File

    PC Service Home Guide Import/Export 2.5 Import/Export You can import/export corresponding data of Schedule, Name Card, Memorandum, To Do List from/to Outlook Calendar, Contact, Notes and Task of PC, and allowed to import/export vCard and import text file (*.TXT) of Name Card between both end. 2.5.1 Import Data (Take “import Outlook Contacts”...
  • Page 179 PC Service Home Guide Import/Export are invaid: Divides data with paragraph. The first paragraph (the content in the frame) is the essential line must be input, the second paragraph is data content. The field content is marked by quotation mark, data fields are divided by comma (have no space).

  • Page 180: About Pclink

    PC Service Home Guide Help 2.6 Help When you have question and have difficulty about operation, please click “Help” menu to see the online help. 2.7 About PCLink Click “Pimtrans” → “Help” menu → “About PCLink” to view the copyright. (picture 26) - 172 -...
  • Page 181 Click to create a new project. Input “Project Name” (your can name it by yourself)→ Select the model platform CD-56 → click “OK”, it appears [Main Frame] as picture 28. (Create a new cm file): To create a new project.
  • Page 182 PC Service Home Guide E-Book Editor (Convert images): To convert BMP, JPG file into HCA file (A spe- cial file type only for eBook Editor.) (Index): To switch to index screen. (CM editing): To switch to CM edit screen. In the [Main Frame], click , the toolbar below appears: (Add image): To add picture or animation in the current CM.

  • Page 183: Learn To Make E-Book

    PC Service Home Guide E-Book Editor (Set up base time): To set speed of the whole eBook playing. (Preview testing): To preview edited CM in CM edit screen. 3.1 Learn to Make E-Book In “Index” or “CM editing” screen, select “Help” menu → “Follow BookMan make your own eBook”, as shown in picture 30.

  • Page 184: Create A Project

    In “Index” screen, click the first icon on the left top of the toolbar. Input “Project Name” (your can name it by yourself)→ Select the model platform: CD-56 → click “OK”. (picture 32) 3.3 CM Editing Click at the left bottom corner of the window to access CM editing screen (picture 33).

  • Page 185: Create Text

    PC Service Home Guide E-Book Editor 3.4 Create Text 3.4.1 Input Text Click “Section 1” or click to add a new section. Click from the toolbar in “CM editing” window to access text editing area. Type text in the square box, tick the “Transparent” box, click “OK”. You can move text in the square box to any place by mouse (picture 34).

  • Page 186: Import From *.Txt File

    PC Service Home Guide E-Book Editor Click from the toolbar in the “CM editing” window. Select file folder where the HTML file is, click “Open” to load the file to be the text content. Double click the square to edit the text. Click on the toolbar to save CM.

  • Page 187: Put Images

    PC Service Home Guide E-Book Editor 3.5 Put Images Before put images, you should convert saved JPG or BMP file into HCB file, which is a special file type for eBook Editor. It is suggest that your images are smaller than 240*160 pixels. 3.5.1 Convert Image into HCB File Under “Index”...

  • Page 188: Insert Static Image

    PC Service Home Guide E-Book Editor 3.5.2 Insert Static Image Select “Section 1” or to add a new section. Click from the toolbar under “CM editing” screen. Tick “Use system image library”. Select HCA file from file folder. Select a image variety mode under the preview area: Normal, Reel rollerl.

  • Page 189: Put Animation

    PC Service Home Guide E-Book Editor Right click the mouse at the editing area, select “Layer” from the drop-down menu, select “Push to bottom”. (picture 38). Click from the toolbar to save CM. 3.5.4 Put Animation Select “Section 1” or add a new section under “CM editing”...

  • Page 190: Convert A Group Of Bmp Static File Into Hcb

    PC Service Home Guide E-Book Editor * “Normal” : set Mirror, Animation interval, Repeat or not. * “Reel roller” : set Mirror, Animation interval, Direction, Time in terval and Move step. * “Button” : set Mirror, interval and link. Click “OK”. Click from the toolbar to save CM.

  • Page 191: Other Variety--Shutter, Block Slide

    PC Service Home Guide E-Book Editor In “Index” screen, click Click “Open” to select all BMP files that are wanted to be con verted (for example, make an animation of 10 to 1 countdown), Click “Open” to select file. Rename files: f10_0.hcb f9_9.hcb f8_8.hcb Use “UP”...

  • Page 192: Set Moving Path

    PC Service Home Guide E-Book Editor Select a Ending mode : : : : Close by animation, Close by key, Close by time. Tick Not Counting if needed. Click “OK”. 3.6 Set Moving Path Path is the track you set for the image or text to move along, the num- ber are marked to decide the direction of the movement, and you can also set speed and step for the moving path.

  • Page 193: Set Page Header/Page Footer

    PC Service Home Guide E-Book Editor Select a MP3 file from the list. Select playing time, set start time, tick “Cycle play” (picture 42). Click “OK”. Note: Only 16kbps--320kbps MP3 file can be added. Only one MP3 file can be added in a section. 3.8 Set Page Header/Page Footer Just as Microsoft Word, you can set page header and page footer.

  • Page 194: Play The E-Book Editor Content

    PC Service Home Guide E-Book Editor 3.9 Play the E-Book Editor Content On “Section Index” screen, select to play the eBook contents (picure 44). Click to play previous/next page. - 186 -...
  • Page 195 PC Service Home Guide E-Book Editor 3.10 To download Ebook to Electronic Dictionary Assure the USB driver has been installed properly (please refer to ＜ Install USB Driver ＞ part in the Manual), Connect PC and the device with the USB cable. Open the project to be downloaded in the Ebook Editor, click to play.

  • Page 196: Fcc Notice

    FCC NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential 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 inter- ference to radio communications.
  • Page 197 Maintenance Maintenance 1. Keep it dry. Precipitation, humidity and liquid contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits. 2. Do not use or store it in dusty, dirty areas. Its moving parts can be damaged. 3. Do not store it in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt certain plastics.

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