Franklin B-1100 User Manual

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Speaking Chinese-
English Dictionary
USER'S GUIDE

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  • Page 1 B-1100 Speaking Chinese- English Dictionary USER’S GUIDE...
  • Page 2: License Agreement

    BOOKMAN PRODUCT contains Franklin’s confidential and proprietary information which you agree to take adequate steps to protect from unauthorized disclosure or use. This license is effective until terminated. This license terminates immediately without notice from FRANKLIN if you fail to comply with any provision of this license.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ... 2 Special Features ... 2 Getting Started ... 3 Installing Batteries ... 3 Resetting Your Product ... 3 Key Guide ... 4 Using the Main Menu ... 6 Understanding the Menus ... 6 Using the Dictionary ... 7 Translating Words ...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Welcome to the world of Franklin! This Franklin unit is a powerful, electronic reference with a built-in book, plus two slots in the back for book cards. With the Speaking Chinese-English Dictionary , you can: • find over 264,000 translations, with comprehensive definitions;...
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Before you start using your Franklin unit, you should know how to install batteries and reset your product. Installing Batteries Your product is powered by two AAA batteries. Follow these easy instructions to install or replace them. 1. Turn your product over.
  • Page 6: Key Guide

    Color Keys Saves the entered data. (SAVE) Toggles the entry language (LANG) between Chinese and English. Displays the functional (FUNC) options for a state. Pronounces the entry, (SAY) highlighted word or phrase. Function Keys Turns the product on or off. ON/OFF In the dictionary, goes to the (CLEAR)
  • Page 7 Direction Keys In text, scrolls up. In text, scrolls down. Moves the cursor or highlight in the indicated direction. At menus and dictionary entries, SPACE pages down. At the Word Entry screen, types a space. Icons and Indicators Indicates a low battery. Indicates secure data;...
  • Page 8: Using The Main Menu

    Using the Main Menu The main menu appears as five tabs at the top of the screen - Dictionary, Databank, Clock & Calendar, Calculator & Converter, and Miscellaneous. The current menu is highlighted, and a numbered list of current menu items appears below.
  • Page 9: Using The Dictionary

    Using the Dictionary Use the Dictionary to translate words between Chinese and English, find definitions, and view concersational phrases in eight languages, and store words in the User List. Translating Words To translate a word or phrase from English to Chinese, follow these steps. 1.
  • Page 10: Using Search

    • The Cantonese input mode ( pronunciation. To type the character • The Cangjie input mode ( above each letter key. To type the character • The number of strokes input mode ( number of strokes in the character you want. A list of characters containing four strokes appears at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 11: Highlighting Words

    To find prefixes, suffixes, and other parts of words, type an asterisk (*) in a word. Each asterisk represents zero, one or more characters. Follow these steps. 1. Type an asterisk (*) in place of an unknown character or series of characters.
  • Page 12: Building Vocabulary

    Building Vocabulary The Dictionary includes vocabulary words, divided into the following 15 catego- ries: Food, Clothing, Home, Transportation, School, Recreation, People, Animals, Plants, Minerals, Politics, Finance, Military, Astronomy, and Other. Each category contains a list of words and definitions. 1. From the Dictionary menu, press 4 for Noun . Or use the arrow keys to highlight Noun and press 2.
  • Page 13: Using The Databank

    Using the Databank Adding Entries You can add English and Chinese contact and scheduling information and notes to the databank. To add an entry, follow these steps. 1. From the Databank menu, highlight the item you want and press For example, highlight To Do and press If no entries are saved, the message New data? Y/N appears.
  • Page 14: Using The Calculator & Converter

    Using the Calculator & Converter Converting Currency The unit calculates currency values based on exchange rates that you enter. Rates from Taiwanese to Chinese, Japanese, American, and Hong Kong currencies appear as default conversions. To convert currency, follow these steps. 1.
  • Page 15: Using The Miscellaneous Menu

    Using the Miscellaneous Menu You can synchronize data, read reference information, change settings, and play games using the Miscellaneous menu. Connecting Your Unit to a PC Data communication requires a PC running Chinese Windows (95 or 98) and Data Link for Windows. DataGuard® is optional. You also need the appropriate serial cable.
  • Page 16: Changing Settings

    Using the Miscellaneous Menu Changing Settings You can change the screen display, memory, key tone, shutoff , startup screen, and speech of the unit. The shutoff time is how long your product stays on if you forget to turn it off. To change the display for the unit, follow these steps. 1.
  • Page 17: Copyrights, Trademarks, And Patents

    This product, excluding batteries, is guaranteed by Franklin 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 defect due to faulty workman- ship or materials.
  • Page 18: Limited Warranty (U.s. Only)

    ONE FRANKLIN PLAZA BURLINGTON, NJ 08016-4907 IF YOU RETURN A FRANKLIN PRODUCT, PLEASE INCLUDE A NOTE WITH THE RMA, YOUR NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER, A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DEFECT AND A COPY OF YOUR SALES RECEIPT AS PROOF OF YOUR ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE.
  • Page 19: Fcc Notice

    NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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 residen- tial installation.
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