Franklin POCKET PREP TSA-2400 User manual

SAT ACT

for the

POCKET PREP

™

Interactive Handheld Tutor

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TSA-2400

USER’S GUIDE

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Table of Contents

1. Introducing the Pocket Prep™

for the SAT • ACT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

2. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Installing or Replacing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Resetting Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Key Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Using the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Changing the Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

3. Reviewing Preparation Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Highlighting and Looking Up Words . . . . . . . . .21

Using Bookmarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

4. Taking the SAT Practice Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Taking an SAT Practice Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Answering the Essay Question . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Answering Multiple Choice Questions . . . . . . . .32

Answering Grid-In Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Reading SAT Test Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

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5. Taking the ACT Practice Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Taking an ACT Practice Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Answering Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Answering English Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Answering the Essay Question . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Reading ACT Test Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

6. Using Study Aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Using the Grammar Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Using the Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Learning with Drills and Exercises . . . . . . . . . .57

Using the User Word List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Copyrights, Trademarks, and Patents . . . . . . . . . . .67

FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Disclaimer of Warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Higher Scores Limited Warranty (U.S. only) . . . . . .69

Limited Warranty (U.S. only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Limited Warranty (EU and Switzerland) . . . . . . . . . .72

Limited Warranty (outside U.S.,

EU and Switzerland) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

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1. Introducing the

Pocket Prep™ for the SAT • ACT

Welcome to the 2006 edition of the Pocket Prep™ for the

SAT* • ACT

†

. The TSA-2400 is a powerful, electronic

reference that lets you study the areas covered in the 2006

SAT and 2005 ACT exams, take practice tests, evaluate

your performance and improve skills - all in an effort to get

the best SAT and ACT scores you can. With the Pocket

Prep™ for the SAT • ACT, you can:

• read preparation materials including strategies for taking

the SAT and ACT, information about the design of the

exams, and tutorials focused on verbal, math, and

vocabulary skills;

• bookmark sections or words to review later;

• practice with three complete SAT tests and two

complete ACT tests that can be timed and scored;

• time your practice tests by counting up or down with the

clock;

• use the calculator to help solve math problems.

• review answers and explanations;

• diagnose and compare your performance with reports

that you can format;

• look up comprehensive definitions of words in the

preparation material, most of which contain parts of

speech and usage examples;

• see a word’s synonyms, antonyms, and other related

words using the built-in thesaurus;

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* SAT is a trademark of The College Entrance Examination Board, which was

not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

†

ACT is a trademark of ACT, Inc. which was not involved in the production of,

and does not endorse, this product.

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• use the Grammar Guide, a comprehensive outline of

English grammar;

• create your own list of study words in the user word list;

• improve your spelling and vocabulary by playing fun and

educational drills and exercises – SAT drills, grammar

guide quizzes, ACT drills, plus Letris, Word Dozer; and

Flash Cards.

To learn more, read this User’s Guide.

✓ Help is Always at Hand

Press to view a help message describing what you

can do at your current location. Use the navigation button

to scroll through the text. To exit instructions or help,

press .

At the Home menu, a help menu is displayed. Press A to

view a help message, or press B to view a demonstration

of how to use the TSA-2400.

The other time a help menu is displayed is during a

practice test. Press A to view instructions for the current

section of the practice test. Press B to view a help

message or press C to go to the calculator.

Some questions have specific reference information. To

access reference information for the current question, if

available, press . To exit reference information, press

again.

✓ 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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2. Getting Started

Before you begin using the Pocket Prep™ for the SAT •

ACT, you must:

• install the batteries,

• perform a system reset, and

• turn on the unit.

As you use the Pocket Prep™ for the SAT • ACT, you may

want to change settings, such as the contrast. It is highly

recommended that you set the clock before starting a

practice test. If you do not set the clock, the time stamp for

the practice test will be inaccurate.

Installing or Replacing Batteries

Your unit comes with and is powered by four (4) AAA

batteries. Install the batteries provided in the packaging to

start using the unit. Replace the batteries as soon as the

low battery warning is displayed.

Follow these instructions to install or replace the batteries.

1. Press to 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.

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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 any user-

entered information may be erased. You should always

keep written copies of your important information.

Battery disposal: Do not dispose of batteries with

normal household waste. Please obey your local

regulations when disposing of used batteries.

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Battery Precautions

• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be re-

charged. Never recharge batteries that come with

the unit.

• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the

unit 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

unit.

• To avoid damage caused by leakage of the battery

fluid, replace the battery or batteries once every two

years regardless of how much the unit has been

used during that time.

• Should a battery leak, the unit 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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Resetting Your Device

If the keyboard fails to respond or if the screen performs

erratically, perform a system reset by following these steps.

1. Use a the blunt end of a paper clip to gently

press the reset button on your unit.

The reset button is recessed in a pin-sized hole on

the back of the unit.

Warning! Pressing the reset button with more than

light pressure may permanently disable your unit.

The message, “Initializing...Keep data found in

memory?” is displayed.

Note: This message refers to user-entered

information not the text of the books. User-entered

information includes practice test scores,

bookmarks, the user word list, and any settings you

may have changed.

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2. Press (the left arrow key), if necessary, to

highlight Yes and press (ENTER).

Select No to clear all user-entered information.

If you select No, the message “Erase data. Are you

sure?” is displayed. Select Yes to erase all user-

entered information. Select No to preserve the data.

✓ Resuming Where You Left Off

When you turn off the Pocket Prep™ for the SAT • ACT

and turn it on again, the Princeton Review logo flashes

and the last screen you viewed is displayed.

Key Guide

Review the picture below to learn the locations of the keys

on your device.

Answer Keys

A - E During a practice test, selects or unselects the

respective multiple choice answer. During ACT

Drills, selects an answer.

Function Keys

A Adds a highlighted word, or the current word

you are looking up in the dictionary or

thesaurus, to your user word list. In SAT Drills

displays answers. At the Home menu, goes to

the SAT Prep section. In the calculator, divides

numbers. At Math Grid-In questions, displays

the grid. In the grid, accepts an answer.

B In the thesaurus, goes to the dictionary. In the

dictionary, goes to the thesaurus. At the Home

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Home

Help

Bookmark

Back

On/Off

5-Way

Navigation

Button

Answer

keys

A

B

C

D

E

{

menu, goes to the SAT Practice Test section. In

the calculator, multiplies numbers.

C In SAT Drills, goes to the calculator. At the

Home menu, goes to the ACT Prep section. In

the calculator, subtracts numbers. At Math Grid-

In questions and in the grid, goes to the

calculator.

D At the Home menu, goes to the ACT Practice

Test section. In the calculator, adds numbers. In

SAT Prep text, ACT Prep text, the Grammar

Guide, dictionary entries, thesaurus entries and

drills, begins a highlight.

E In the calculator, computes the result of a

calculation. At Math Grid-In questions and in the

grid, erases an answer.

Turns the unit on and off. Pauses a practice test.

Goes to the Home menu. In practice tests, SAT

Drills and ACT Drills, displays reference material

for questions, if available.

Backs up. In practice tests, stops a test.

Adds a bookmark at the current location, if

available, otherwise goes to the Bookmarks

menu. In practice tests, marks a question for

later review. In ACT Drills, displays the answer.

Displays a help message or help menu. At the

Home menu, the help menu provides access to

a help message and demo. During practice

tests, the help menu provides access to a help

message, instructions for the current question,

and the calculator.

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5-Way Navigation Button

When the center of the button is pressed,

selects the highlighted item. In practice tests

except for the ACT English section, moves to

the next question. In the ACT English section,

highlights the first underlined question on the

screen and displays the possible answers for

the underlined question. In SAT Prep text and

ACT Prep text, the Grammar Guide, dictionary

entries, and thesaurus entries, pages down. This

key is referred to as ENTER throughout this

guide.

Moves the screen up or down, one line at a

time. Moves the highlight up or down. These

keys are referred to as the up and down arrow

keys throughout this guide.

Moves to the previous screen, item, or entry. In

practice tests, moves to the previous question.

Moves the highlight left. This key is referred to

as the left arrow key throughout this guide.

Moves to the next screen, item, or entry. In

practice tests, moves to the next question.

Moves the highlight right. In menus, selects the

highlighted item. This key is referred to as the

right arrow key throughout this guide.

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Using the Menus

When you turn on the unit for the first time, the Home menu

is displayed. The Home menu is the default state for the

unit. It contains six items that provide access to the different

parts of the product. Note: Review “How to Use This

Device” for extra guidance on how to make the best use of

the preparation text.

Start from Home

Use the Home menu to quickly access study materials,

practice tests, and settings.

To access this menu, press . The following menu items

are displayed.

SAT Prep Goes to the SAT Prep section.

SAT Practice Test Goes to the SAT Practice Test section.

ACT Prep Goes to the ACT Prep section.

ACT Practice Test Goes to the ACT Practice Test section.

Study Aids Goes to the Study Aids section.

Settings Goes to the Settings menu.

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Changing the Settings

When using the Pocket Prep™ for the SAT • ACT, you can

adjust the screen contrast, the timer, and the shutoff time.

You can also set the date and time, and select in which

reference material you want to look up words.

Setting the Date and Time

Set Date and Time enables you to set the date and time.

The date and time are used to time stamp and accurately

record your practice tests.

To set the time and date, follow these steps.

1. Press .

2. Use the arrow keys to highlight Settings and

press ENTER.

The Settings menu is displayed.

3. Press ENTER to select Set Date and Time.

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The Set Date and Time screen is displayed.

4. Press the left and right arrow keys to adjust the

year.

5. Press the down arrow key to move to the next

field.

6. Continue using the arrow keys to adjust the

settings and move between the fields.

7. Press to return to the Settings menu.

Your settings are automatically saved.

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Setting the Screen Contrast

Screen Contrast enables you to set how light or dark the

screen is displayed. To set the screen contrast, follow these

steps.

1. From the Settings menu, press the down arrow

to highlight Screen Contrast.

2. Press ENTER to select it.

The Screen Contrast screen is displayed.

3. Press the left and right arrow keys to decrease

and increase the screen contrast.

4. Press to return to the Settings menu.

Your settings are automatically saved.

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Changing Other Settings

To change the auto shutoff, default lookup, and timer

settings, follow these steps.

1. From the Settings menu, press the down arrow

repeatedly to move to the setting you want.

The highlight flashes on the current setting.

2. Press the right and left arrow keys to change the

setting.

The Auto Shutoff time is how long your unit stays on

if you forget to turn it off. Choose to automatically

shut off the unit in 2, 3, 5 or 10 minutes. By default,

the shutoff time is 5 minutes. Note: The unit does

not automatically turn off during a timed practice

test. Shutoff is disabled when the timer is operating.

Shutoff resumes when the time has expired.

The Default Lookup is the reference book that is

opened when you want to look up a highlighted

word in text. Mark Dict to look up highlighted words

in the dictionary or Thes to look up highlighted

words in the thesaurus. By default, words are looked

up in the dictionary.

Test timer visible enables you to display or hide the

timer. By default, the timer is displayed.

Count up or Count down enables you to set the way

the timer counts. By default, the timer counts down.

3. Press to return to the Home menu.

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3. Reviewing Preparation Materials

The SAT Prep section contains information that helps you

prepare for the SAT and the ACT Prep section contains

information that helps you prepare for the ACT. Before

taking a practice test, read about how the SAT and ACT are

organized and learn strategies for taking the tests.

To access the SAT Prep or ACT Prep menus and review

their texts, follow these steps.

1. Press , use the arrow keys to highlight SAT

Prep or ACT Prep, if necessary, and then press

ENTER.

Note: Review “How to Use This Device” for extra

guidance on how to make the best use of the

preparation text.

2. Use the down arrow to highlight the chapter or

section you want and press ENTER.

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