TPQ-108 POCKET THESAURUS User’s Guide www.franklin.
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Introduction With your new Pocket Thesaurus you can … • find synonyms, antonyms and Classmates , at the touch of a key TM • check the spelling of thousands of words • find possible crossword answers when you know only a few letters • play ten fun word games • look up Confusables TM • save words for study • store names and numbers in the databank • use the handy calculator and metric and currency converters ✓ Getting Started Turn the device over and gently pull the battery insulation sheet to remove it.
Key Guide Function Keys THES SPELL XWORD Displays a thesaurus entry. In a thesaurus entry, goes to the next entry, if any. Goes to the “ENTER a word” screen. In the spelling corrector, types a ? to stand for one unknown letter. Use this to help solve Crossword Puzzles. Shows Confusables for words marked with a flashing . In games, reveals the game word and ends the round. Goes to the User List. Goes to the Games Menu. Turns Pocket Thesaurus on or off.
Key Guide Direction Keys Moves left or lets you edit a word. Moves right or types a space. Enters a capital or adds an accent to a letter. Scrolls up a list or darkens the screen contrast at the “ENTER a word” screen. Scrolls down a list or lightens the screen contrast at the “ENTER a word” screen. Enters a period in the databank. ✓ Resuming Where You Left Off To extend battery life, Pocket Thesaurus will automatically shut off within two minutes if you forget to turn it off.
Finding Thesaurus Entries Most thesaurus entries include a brief definition and a related list of available synonyms, antonyms, Classmates (words related by subject) and idioms. If a word has no thesaurus entry, Not in thesaurus appears. Note: A flashing marks words with thesaurus entries in the spell corrector mode and in lists. TM 1. Press CLEAR or SPELL. SPELL returns you to the “ENTER a word” screen from any mode. 2. Type a word. For example, type forte. To erase a letter, press BACK.
Finding Thesaurus Entries 5. To go to the next thesaurus entry, if any, press THES. 6. Press CLEAR to return to the “ENTER a word” screen. ✓ Follow the Arrows The flashing arrows show which arrow keys you can press to view more. ✓ The Flashing The flashing T to the right of the screen indicates the word on the screen has a thesaurus entry. Press THES to view the entry. Press SPELL to return to the “ENTER a word” screen.
Correcting Misspellings You can use your Pocket Thesaurus as a spelling corrector. To learn how, follow the steps below. 1. Press SPELL. 2. Type a word whose spelling you are unsure of. To erase a letter, press BACK. To type a space, press To edit a word, press characters. . and then type to insert To type a capital or an accent, type the letter first and then press . To enter a full stop, press . 3. Press ENTER.
Finding Parts of Words You can find parts of words by typing question marks (entered via XWORD) and asterisks (✽) in place of letters. Each question mark stands for any single letter. Each asterisk stands for any series of letters. You can use question marks to help solve crossword puzzles and similar word games by typing them in place of missing letters. 1. Press SPELL. 2. Type a word with ?s and ✽s in it. For example, type sc?o✽. Press XWORD to enter a ?. 3. Press ENTER.
Saving Words for Study You can save words in the User List for personal study or review. You can also use the words in this list as game words. Follow the steps below to add words to the User List. 1. Press LIST. 2. Press and ENTER. to see Add a word and press 3. Type a word to add and press ENTER. You can also add a word from any screen by pressing LIST. The word appears next to Add: …. Press ENTER to add the word. To view the list, press ENTER when View list is on the screen. Use and to scroll the list.
Playing the Games You can play ten word games at five skill levels ranging from Beginner to Wizard. You can also select the source of the game words: All words, User List, Enter your own. User List words can be used in all games except Anagram Solver, Word Deduction and Word Train. Enter your own can be used in Anagrams, Hangman, Jumble, and Word Blaster. Where User List and Enter your own cannot be used, Pocket Thesaurus will choose the game word. After each round, press ENTER to play again.
Playing the Games The message Select a game flashes again. Then the first game option, appears. 6. Use or to find the game you want. 7. Press ENTER to select it. Anagrams Type an anagram and press ENTER. Use and to view the anagrams already entered. Press ✽ to shuffle the letters. Press XWORD to give up. Anagram Solver Anagram Solver builds words using all the letters you enter. Enter the letters you want to build a word with and press ENTER.
Playing the Games Jumble A jumbled word is displayed on the screen. Unscramble the letters to form a word and press ENTER. Press ✽ to shuffle the letters. Press XWORD to give up. Spelling Bee A word flashes on the screen briefly. Enter the word you saw and press ENTER. Flashcards A word appears on the screen for you to study. A flashing to the right indicates the word has a thesaurus entry. Press THES to view it. Memory Challenge A list of words are displayed in numbered order.
Playing the Games Word Blaster You must guess the mystery word before it appears fully on the screen. When there are enough letters filled in for you to guess the word, press ENTER and type your guess. Word Deduction This is a decoder game. You have a limited number of tries (the number is displayed to the left of the screen) to guess the word. Type a word with the required number of letters and press ENTER. You see P and M with numbers next to them.
Using the Databank You can enter 100 names and phone numbers in the databank. Warning! If the battery loses power, your phone list information will be permanently lost. Warning! If you forget your password, you must reset the unit and all user information will be lost. Please keep written copies of your information. To add an entry, follow the steps below. 1. Press until you see Add a new entry, and then press ENTER. 2. Add a name and press ENTER. 3. Add a number and press ENTER to store the entry.
Using the Calculator To Perform a Calculation 1. Press until you see the calculator. 2. Use the numbered keys to type a number. To enter a negative number, use K(+/-). To type a decimal point, press N(.). 3. Press a key for the math function you want: B(+), H(-), U(x), I(÷), O(√). 4. Type another number. 5. Press ENTER(=) to do the calculation. Or press M(%) to calculate the percentage. 6. Press CLEAR to clear the calculator.
Using the Converters You can convert temperatures, weights, liquid measures, and lengths, to and from imperial and metric measurements. You can also convert currencies using an exchange rate you set. 1. Press until you see the calculator. 2. Press Z(Conv). 3. Use and to find the conversion category you want, and press ENTER. 4. Use and to select a conversion and then press ENTER. If you select Money, you must set the exchange rate.
About the Batteries The TPQ-108 uses one CR2032 Lithium battery that comes pre-installed. The battery should be changed when the screen contrast is too light even after adjustment. Please have a small Phillips screwdriver at hand before you follow the steps below. 1. Turn the unit off and turn it over. 2. Unscrew the back cover and slide it off in the indicated direction. 3. Install a new battery, with its plus sign (+) facing you. 4. Replace the back cover.
Product Care Model TPQ-108 Pocket Thesaurus • Size: 10.6 x 7 x 1.5 cm • LCD: 1 x 16 characters • Battery: 1 CR2032 Lithium • Weight: 65 g Product Care and Customer Service To clean this product, spray a mild glass cleaner onto a cloth and wipe its surface. Don’t spray liquids directly onto the unit. Don’t use or store your unit in extreme or prolonged heat, cold, humidity, or other adverse conditions. If you have a problem with your unit, refer to the warranty.
Limited Warranty (EU and Switzerland) This product, excluding batteries and liquid crystal display (LCD), is guaranteed by Franklin for a period of two years from the date of purchase. It will be repaired or replaced with an equivalent product (at Franklin’s option) free of charge for any defect due to faulty workmanship or materials.
