Franklin Harrap's Shorter FQS-1870 User manual

FQS-1870

USER’S GUIDE

Dictionnaire

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Table of Contents

Introduction .................................................4

Using the Special Features ........................6

Key Guide ....................................................8

Installing Batteries ......................................12

For Your Information ..................................14

Installing Book Cards .................................15

Selecting a Book .........................................16

Using Function Keys in Book Cards ........17

Changing the Language .............................18

Using the Main Menu ..................................19

Viewing a Demonstration or Tutorial ........22

Changing the Settings ...............................23

Translating Words ......................................25

Hearing English Words ..............................30

Highlighting Words .....................................32

Finding Letters in Words ...........................34

Translating Travellers’ Phrases .................36

Using the English Thesaurus ....................38

Finding Idioms ............................................40

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Using My Vocabulary List ..........................42

Using My Phrase List .................................48

Using the Guide to English Grammar ......52

Advanced Verb Conjugations ....................55

Using the TOEFL

®

Test Word List .............62

Using the Exercises ...................................63

Playing the Games .....................................66

Using the Clock ..........................................81

Using the Databank ....................................82

Using the Calculator ...................................86

Using the Metric Converter ........................88

Using the Currency Converter ..................89

Transferring Words Between Books .........90

Resetting Your Unit ....................................91

Copyrights, Trademarks, and Patents ......92

FCC Notice ..................................................93

Disclaimer of Warranties ............................94

Limited Warranty (U.S. only) .....................94

Limited Warranty (EU and Switzerland) ....96

Limited Warranty (outside U.S.,

EU and Switzerland)....................................96

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Introduction

Welcome to the world of Franklin. This Franklin

model is a powerful, electronic reference with a

built-in book, plus one slot in the back for a

book card*. With the Harrap’s Shorter

Dictionnaire français-anglais, you can:

• find translations of thousands of words, most

of which contain parts of speech and usage

examples;

• conjugate words quickly and easily;

• let state-of-the-art spell correction help you

find the word you’re looking for;

• hear the pronunciation of English headwords

and travellers’ phrases;

• see an English word’s synonyms, antonyms,

and other related words using Franklin’s

built-in English Thesaurus;

• use the Grammar Guide, a comprehensive

outline of English grammar;

• learn a new word every time you turn the unit

on;

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* Book cards are not included in this product. You may be able to

find them at retail stores or from our Web site: www.franklin.com/fr.

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• use the MatchMaker function to find words of

whose spelling you are unsure, or to help

solve crossword puzzles;

• improve your spelling and vocabulary using

the Learning and Exercises menus;

• browse the TOEFL

®

Test* Word List, which

contains words you might find on the Test of

English as a Foreign Language;

• create your own list of French or English

study words in My Vocabulary List;

• create a list of phrases that you want to

remember in My Phrase List;

• play 14 fun and educational games,

including Anagrams, Conjumania, Gender

Tutor, Hangman, Jumble, Letris, Letter

Poker, Word Blaster, Word Builder, Word

Deduction, Word Dozer, Word Train and Link

Four.

This model includes an Organiser that features

a clock, databank, calculator, metric converter

and currency converter. To learn more, read this

User’s Guide.

* TOEFL and the Test of English as a Foreign Language are

registered trademarks of the Educational Testing Service

(ETS). This product is not endorsed or approved by ETS.

Using the Special Features

Your unit is equipped with several special features that

many, but not all BOOKMAN book cards use. To learn if you

can use the special features with a particular book card,

read its User’s Guide.

On/Off: Turns the unit on and off.

Function Keys: Each of these keys corresponds to the

dictionary or organiser function that appears directly above it

on the screen.

Speaker: The speaker is located on the front of the unit.

Headphone Jack: The headphone jack is designed for 3.5

mm, 35 ohm impedance stereo headphones. Caution:

Monophonic headphones will not work with this unit.

Volume Control: The dial, located under the headphone

jack, controls the volume of the speaker or headphones.

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On/Off

Speaker

Function

Keys

Serial Port: Plug in a serial-USB or serial-serial cable here

to connect the Collegiate Dictionary to your PC.

AC Adaptor Jack: The AC/DC adaptor is in the 9 volt range

within a current range of 200 to 300 milli-amperes.

This symbol indicates that the inner core of the plug of an

AC adaptor is negative and that the outer part of the plug is

positive. If the symbol on your AC/DC adaptor does not

match the above symbol, confirm its compatibility at its place

of purchase.

Book Card Slot: The card slot is located on the back of the

unit. It enables you to read electronic books purchased from

franklin.com and is compatible with most BOOKMAN and

BMC cards.

Battery Compartment: The battery compartment is located

on the back of the unit. It holds two AAA batteries.

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Book

Card

Slot

Battery

Compartment

AC

Adaptor

Jack

Serial

Port

Headphone

Jack

Volume

Control

Key Guide

Soft Keys

Soft Key functions are represented by the labels

displayed along the bottom of the screen. To

perform a Soft Key function, press the unlabeled

key at the top of the keyboard that directly

corresponds to the label you want. These labels

change to reflect the different functions available

in the various books and exercises in this device.

For example, in the main menu, the following

Soft Keys are available:

BOOKS Displays the Books menu.

LEARN Displays the Learning menu.

EXER Displays the Exercises menu.

GAMES Displays the Games menu.

SETUP Displays the Setup menu.

Organiser Keys

In the Organiser, the following Soft Keys are

available:

CLOCK Goes to the clock.

DATA Goes to the Databank menu.

CALC Goes to the calculator.

CONV Goes to the metric converter.

CURR Goes to the currency converter.

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Function Keys

Located on the top of the device, turns

the product on or off.

Goes to the main menu. Goes to the word

entry screen in any book that has one.

Clears the calculator. In the metric converter

and databank, goes to its main menu.

Backs up, erases a letter, or turns off the

highlight at an entry.

Enters a word, selects an item, or

begins a highlight in an entry.

Says an English word and speaks

English travellers’ phrases.

Goes to the Organiser: clock, databank,

calculator, metric converter and currency

converter.

Goes to the main menu.

Displays a help message. When at an

inflection screen, displays grammar

information about the inflection you were

viewing.

At a word entry screen, types a ? to

stand for a letter in a word. At a menu,

displays a menu item. At a dictionary

entry, displays the headword. In games,

reveals the word and forfeits the game.

In the databank entry screen, types an

underscore.

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Exits the book you were reading.

Shifts to type capital letters and

punctuation marks.

Shifts to allow prev (prec), next (suiv),

and to type a hyphen.

Combination Keys*

+ At a dictionary entry, pages up or

down.

+ At a dictionary entry, displays the next

or previous entry.

+ Transfers a word between books.

+ J Types a hyphen.

+ N Types a ç.

+M In the Databank entry screen, types @.

+ Types an apostrophe.

+ Types a slash.

+ At the Word Entry screen, types an

asterisk to stand for a series of letters

in a word. In games, gives a hint.

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/

* Hold the first key while pressing the second.

Direction Keys

Move in the indicated direction.

At menus and dictionary entries,

pages down. At the Word Entry

screen, types a space.

Calculator Keys

A(1/X) Calculates a reciprocal.

S(√

X) Calculates a square root.

D(

X

2

) Squares a number.

F(%) Calculates a percentage.

G(.) Inserts a decimal point.

H(+) Adds two values.

J(-) Subtracts one value from another.

K(x) Multiplies two values.

L(÷) Divides one value by another.

Z(+/-) Changes the number on the screen

to a negative or positive number.

X(

M+) Adds the number to the number

stored in the memory.

C(

M-) Subtracts the number from the

number stored in the memory.

V(

MR) Recalls the number stored in the

memory.

B(

MC) Clears the memory.

Clears the calculation(s).

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Installing Batteries

Your unit is powered by two AAA batteries. Follow

these instructions to install or replace them.

1. Turn your unit off and turn it over.

2. Lift the battery cover on the back of your unit

by pushing up on the catch.

3. Remove the old batteries, if necessary.

4. Install the batteries following the +/- markings

in the battery compartment.

5. Replace the battery cover.

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 book or book card may be erased. You should

always keep written copies of your important

information.

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Battery disposal: Do not dispose of batteries with

normal household waste. Please obey your local

regulations when disposing of used batteries.

Battery Precautions

• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be re-

charged. Never recharge batteries that come with

the device.

• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from

the device before being charged.

• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged

under adult supervision.

• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as

recommended are to be used.

• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.

• Do not expose batteries to direct heat or try to take

batteries apart. Follow the battery manufacturer’s

instructions for battery use.

• Always remove a weak or dead battery from the

device.

• To avoid damage caused by leakage of the battery

fluid, replace the battery or batteries once every

two years regardless of how much the device has

been used during that time.

• 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.

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For Your Information

✓ Follow the Arrows

The flashing arrows to the right of the screen

show which arrow keys you can press to

move around menus or view more text.

✓ Help is Always at Hand

You can view a help message at any screen

by pressing AIDE. Press or to read. To

exit help, press ARR.

✓ About Screen Illustrations

Some screen illustrations in this User’s Guide

may differ slightly from what you see on

screen. This does not mean that your unit is

malfunctioning.

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Installing Book Cards

Your unit contains a built-in book. You can

purchase more titles on book cards at

www.franklin.com/fr. To install a book card, follow

these steps.

1. Turn your unit off and turn it over.

2. Remove the blank protector or any other

book card that might be installed.

3. Align the tabs on the book card with the

notches in the slot.

4. Press the book card down until it snaps into

place.

Warning: Never install or remove a book card

while your unit is on. Any information that was

entered in the built-in book or book card will be

erased.

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Selecting a Book

Once a book card is installed in the unit, you can

select the book you want to use.

1. Turn your unit on.

2. Press CARTE.

Icons appear for each available book. The

built-in book is highlighted.

3. Press or to highlight your selection.

4. Press ENTRER to select it.

5. Press CARTE to return to the card menu.

✓ BOOKMAN Card Troubleshooting

Make sure your book card is installed correctly.

If your card is performing erratically, follow the

reset instructions in “Resetting Your Unit” on

page 91. If this does not fix the problem, remove

the card and then remove the white rubber strip

located between the two metal pins. Clean the

rubber strip with your fingers and then replace it

making sure it is completely in its notch.

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Using Function Keys in Book Cards

The function keys appear at the top of the

keyboard on your unit. These keys correspond

in the order listed to the dictionary and organiser

keys at the bottom of the screen. The dictionary

function keys change with the book card. The

organiser function keys are unaffected. Note:

Once you access the organiser from a book

card, you will exit the book card. You must press

CARTE and select your book card to return to it.

The function keys on your unit correspond to the

function keys on your card as illustrated below.

This key

may not be

assigned a

function

when

using a

book card.

Function

keys on

unit

Function

keys on

book card

Changing the Language

Message Language

When you turn on this product for the first time,

you must choose the message language. Press

A for French or press B for English.

The message language is the language of

prompts, help and other messages. You can

change the message language after your initial

decision. See “Changing the Settings” on page

23 to learn how.

Entry Language

The entry language is the language in which you

enter words at the word entry screen. For books

with French and English parts, this determines

which one you will use. For example, to switch

between the French-to-English and English-to-

French dictionaries, try the following:

1. Press MENU.

2. Press ENTRER to select Harrap’s Shorter

Fr-Eng.

Select Harrap’s Shorter Eng-Fr from the

Books menu to go to the English-to-

French dictionary.

Or you can press LANG at the word entry

screen to switch between French and

English.

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Using the Main Menu

Use the main menu to quickly take you to

different books and exercises in your device.

The main menu contains five tabs: Books,

Learning, Exercises, Games and Setup. Use

and to move to another tab. Use and to

highlight the option you want and press

ENTRER to select it. You can also go directly to

a tab by pressing the tab’s respective Soft Key.

Understanding the Menus

The Books tab enables you to look up English

translations of French words and French

translations of English words. You can search

for French or English travellers’ phrases or

idioms. You can also find synonyms of English

words.

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