BIB-950 Holy Bible Parallel Speaking Study Bible King James Version & New Living Translation User’s Guide
1. Getting Started 1.1 Installing the Batteries 1.2 Product Registration 1.3 Switching On and Off 1.4 Using the Main Menu 1.5 Key Guide 1.6 Browsing in the Device 2. Quick Guide to Product Features 2.1 Major Features 2.2 Other Useful Features 3. BIBLES Menu 3.1 Using the Search Feature 3.2 Using the Bibles 3.3 Using the Biblical References 3.4 Using Bookmarks 3.5 Using Memos 4. TOOLS Menu 4.1 Bookmarks 4.2 Memo and Voice Memo 4.3 Reading Timer 4.4 History 5. UTILITIES Menu 5.1 Clock and Alarm 5.
8. PC Connections 8.1 Connecting to a PC 8.2 Copying Files to Your Device 8.3 About Your Device Folders 8.4 Backing Up Your Data 8.5 Restoring Your Data 9. Additional Information 9.1 Specifications 9.2 Copyright Information 9.3 Product Care 9.4 Recycling and Disposal 9.5 FCC Notice (U.S. only) 9.6 License Agreement (U.S.) 10. Warranty Information 10.1 Disclaimer of Warranties 10.2 Limited Warranty (U.S. only) 10.3 Limited Warranty (EU and Switzerland) 10.4 Limited Warranty (outside U.S.
Your device is powered by two AAA batteries. Follow these easy instructions to install or replace them. The batteries should be changed when you see a low battery warning. Please have the new batteries at hand before you remove the old ones. Warning! If the batteries wear out completely, or if you take more than a few seconds while changing the batteries, any user entered information may be erased. You should always keep written copies of your important information. 1. Turn the unit off and turn it over. 2.
1.1 Installing the Batteries Battery Precautions • Caution: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. • Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged. 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.
1.2 Product Registration Visit www.franklin.com for product registration. 1.3 Switching On and Off Press to switch the device on or off. 1.4 Using the Main Menu Press menu to access the main menu at any screens to quickly take you to different books and features in your device. The main menu contains four tabs: Bibles, Tools, Utilities and Settings. Use / to select a tab and then press / to select the option you want and then press enter .
1.5 Key Guide 2 1 3 4 19 18 17 16 5 6 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14 15 1. Turns the device on or off. 2. Soft keys – Press F1 to F6 that corresponds to the functional label at the bottom of the screen. 3. Reads the Verses in the Bibles. 4. Microphone 5. Shifts to type capital letters. 6. Goes to the main menu. 7. Backs up, or turns off selection mode in an entry. 8. Returns to your previous location in the Holy Bible, King James Version. If a word is highlighted, looks up that word in the King James Version. 9.
1.5 Key Guide 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. highlighted, looks up that word in the NLT Desktop Concordance. Enters a word, selects an item, submits a response or begins selection mode in an entry. Direction keys – Moves up ( ), down ( ), left ( ) or right ( ). Follow the arrows: the arrows at the top right of the screen show in which direction you can move around menus or view more text. Scrolls up or down one screen at a time. At a menu, displays a menu item.
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Features 2. Quick Guide to Product Features 2. Quick Guide to Product Features 2.1 Major Features See sections Using the general search feature to look up a word or look for a specific Chapter or Verse in the Bibles 3.1 Reading the Bibles 3.2.1 Using the Bible Index 3.2.2 Reading the One Year Bible 3.2.3 Referencing a Verse in another Bible version 3.2.4 Hearing the Verses 3.2.5 Viewing footnotes and additional Information in the Bibles 3.2.10 Adding bookmarks in the Bibles 3.
3. BIBLES Menu 3.1 Using the Search Feature The search feature allows looking up all words saved in the Bibles and Biblical references or searching for a specific Verse in the Bibles. 3.1.1 Accessing the Search Feature To access the search feature, press / to select Search in the Bibles menu and then press enter . Or press the letter key A in the Bibles menu for direct selection. 3.1.2 Looking up a Word 1. To look up a word, input the word next to “Find:”.
Search Find:soldier soldier soldiered soldiering soldiers 3. Press F6 Ref / to select the section you want and then press enter . Search • IfFind:Lamentations more than one match is available within a Book, press / 2 3 Word Reference to select the Book NLT-Lamentations 2 3 containing the matches and then press KJV-Lamentations enter . Press 2/ 3 to select the chapter you want and then press enter . 4. Press enter to go to the Bible or Biblical reference containing the selected entry.
soldiering soldiers NLT-New Testament KJV-New Testament NLT-Index Bible Dictionary NLT-Concordance [45] [27] [3] [1] [2] 3.1.3 Looking for a Verse in the Bible F6 Ref 1. Input a Book title, Chapter number and Verse number next to “Find:”. Search Find:Lamentations 2 3 • Word NLT-Lamentations 2 3 KJV-Lamentations 2 3 “Reference” is Make sure the option Reference selected. Otherwise, press the softkey REF.
3.2 Using the Bibles The below instructions are applicable to both the Holy Bible, King James Version and Life Application Study Bible-NLT. 3.2.1 Reading the Bibles 1. Press KJV (or NLT ). 2. Old Testament is highlighted. Press enter highlight New Testament and then press Life Application Find: Old Testament New Testament Index Devotional F1 Global F2 History Study Bible-NLT Word Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Joshua Judges F3 Article or enter to .
Remembering Your Last Read Position The device can remember your last read position in the Bibles. Press KJV (or NLT ) after switch on or from other features of the device to read from your last read position. To return to the Verse Reference screen (i.e. the start screen) of the Bible, press esc . 3.2.2 Using the Bible Index Index contains a list of section titles and topics, arranged in the order they appear in the Bible. 1. Press KJV (or NLT ). 2. Press to highlight Index and then press enter . 3.
4. Press , or space to read the text. • Press + / to go to the previous or next Verse for the day. Press + / to go to the previous or next Verse in the One Year Bible. 5. Press esc when done. Life Application Study Bible-NLT 3.2.4 Referencing a Verse Find: Word Reference Genesis Oldreading Testament While a Verse in your device, you can see that Verse in New Testament Exodus the other compare the text. Index version so you can Leviticus Devotional Numbers Deuteronomy 1.
3.2.5 Hearing the Verses The device has the speak function to read out the Verses you are reading. Note: This feature is only available when you are reading the Bible in Full view. See 3.2.4 Referencing a Verse. 1. While reading the Bible, press . • You will hear the current Verse being read out. The screen will scroll down accordingly. • To change the volume while listening, press + / . • Press the softkey PAUSE to pause the reading, press PLAY to resume it. 2. Press the softkey STOP to stop the reading.
• Speed: To change this setting, press / . This setting determines the speed for auto scrolling. 3. When all settings are done, press the softkey SAVE. • You will go back to the Verse you were reading. 4. Press once to activate the automatic scrolling at your selected speed. • Or the automatic scrolling will start after 30 seconds without touching any keys. 5. To pause the automatic scrolling, press once. • Press again to resume the automatic scrolling.
• To deactivate this feature, press the softkey FULL and then OPTION and adjust the settings. 3.2.7 Finding Bible Verses Each version of the Bible contains a Verse Reference screen where you can type a Book title, Chapter number and Verse number to go directly to a specific Bible Verse. Note: If you enter only a Book title and Chapter number, you will Life Application Study Bible-NLT go to the start of the Chapter. If Word you enterReference only a Book title, you Find: will go to the start of the Book. 1.
3.2.8 Searching for Words in the Bible 1. Press KJV (or NLT ). • If the screen shows the text in the Bible, press see the Verse Reference screen. 2. Input a word next to “Find:”. Life Application Study Bible-NLT Find: Word esc until you Reference • Make sure the option “Words” is selected. Otherwise, press the softkey WORDS. • With each letter you type, the resulting list of potential matching entries is refreshed.
Uncertain Spellings If you are uncertain about how to spell a word, type an asterisk (*) to stand for any missing portion of a word, including prefixes, suffixes, spaces, symbols, or any number of letters. Note: If you type an asterisk at the beginning of a word, it may take a little while to find the matching words. 1. At the search entry screen, type known letters, and a * in place of any string of unknown characters. • To type an asterisk, press + . 2. Press enter . 3.
3.2.9 Highlighting Words You can search for a word by highlighting it in a Verse. 1. At a text screen, press enter . • The first word on the screen is highlighted. 2. Use the direction keys to select an available word you want to search and press enter . NLT-Matthew 2 Chapter 2 Visitors Arrive from Eastern Lands (12) 1 Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod.
3.2.10 Viewing Footnotes or Additional Information Viewing Footnotes in the Holy Bible, King James Version Whenever you see N following a word in a Verse, that Verse has a footnote. You can easily view these footnotes by pressing the softkey NOTE. KJV- Genesis 1 and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat N .
2. Press / to select an information category (e.g. Study Note) and then press enter . • If the Verse you are currently reading contains relevant additional information, it is automatically highlighted in the information menu. Otherwise, the nearest additional information to your current Verse will be highlighted. Study note NLT-Genesis 1 • 3. 3 Then God said, “Let Gen. 1.3-2.7 there be light,” and Gen. 1.6 there was light. 4 And Gen. 1.25 God saw that the light Gen. 1.26.a was good.
3.3 Using the Biblical References The device contains two Biblical references: Tyndale Bible Dictionary and NLT Desktop Concordance. 3.3.1 Finding Entries 1. Press DICT (or CONC ). 2. Input a word next to “Find:”. • Tyndale Bible Dictionary Find: soldier NLT-Old Testament [49] With each letter you type, the resulting list of potential soldiered KJV-Old Testament [5] matching the letters [45] you typed match soldieringentries is refreshed.
Uncertain Spellings If you are uncertain about how to spell a word, type an asterisk (*) to stand for any missing portion of a word, including prefixes, suffixes, spaces, symbols, or any number of letters. Note: If you type an asterisk at the beginning of a word, it may take a little while to find the matching words. 1. At the search entry screen, type known letters, and a * in place of any string of unknown characters. • To type an asterisk, press + . 2. Press enter . 3.
3.3.2 Highlighting Words You can search for a word by highlighting it in the text. 1. At a text screen, press enter . • The first word on the screen is highlighted. 2. Use the direction keys to select an available word you want to search and press enter . • Note: Not all words can be searched. 3. When done, press esc until you return to the original screen. 4. Press esc to turn off the highlight.
3.4 Using Bookmarks You can add up to 100 bookmarks to the text of the Biblical references or Bibles for quick reference. 3.4.1 Adding Bookmarks 1. While reading, press the softkey MARK. 2. Add Bookmark is already highlighted, press enter and then the softkey SAVE. • The bookmark to the current screen is added. You see the B icon at the bookmarked location. 3.4.2 Viewing Bookmarks 1. While reading, press the softkey MARK. 2. Press / to select View Bookmark and then press enter . 3.
3.5 Using Memos You can add up to 100 memos (either text or voice) to the text of the Biblical references or Bibles with your own notes. The maximum length of text memo is 200 characters and the maximum length of voice memo is 1 minute. 3.5.1 Adding Text Memos 1. 2. 3. • While reading, press the softkey MEMO. Add Memo is already highlighted, press enter . Create text memo. When done, press the softkey SAVE.
• Each Verse in the Bibles can only contain one voice memo. The same is applicable to each entry in the Biblical references. 4. Press esc to return to the text. 3.5.3 Viewing Memos 1. While reading, press the softkey MEMO when you see the M icon. 2. Press / to select View memo or Listen to voice memo and then press enter . • Review a text memo on the right side of the screen. Press esc when done. • For a voice memo, you see the duration of the recording on the right side of the screen.
4. TOOLS Menu 4.1 Bookmarks This feature saves the bookmarks you have made in the Bibles and Biblical references. 4.1.1 Viewing Bookmarks 1. In the Tools menu, press / to select Bookmark and then press enter . • Or press the letter key A in the Tools menu for direct selection. 2. Press / to select a bookmark. 3. Press enter to go to the bookmarked location in the Bibles or Biblical references. 4.1.2 Deleting Bookmarks 1. In the Tools menu, press / to select Bookmark and then press enter .
4.2 Memo and Voice Memo This feature saves the memo and voice memos you have made in the Bibles and Biblical references. 4.2.1 Viewing the Memos 4.2.2 Deleting Memos 1. In the Tools menu, press / to select Memo/Voice Memo and then press enter . • Or press the letter key B in the Tools menu for direct selection. 2. Press / to select a memo or voice memo to be deleted. 3. Press the softkey DELETE to delete the selected memo or voice memo. 31 4. TOOLS Menu 1.
4.3 Reading Timer The reading timer lets you sum up or count down your reading time. 4.3.1 Time Your Reading This feature lets you sum up your reading time. For example, you are going to read Chapter 1 of Genesis. 1. In the Tools menu, press / to select Reading Timer and then press enter . • Or press the letter key C in the Tools menu for direct selection. 2. Press / to select Time your reading. 3. Press once. 4. Input a title for the timer (in this example: Genesis Chapter 1).
4.3.2 Setting a countdown timer This feature lets you limit your reading time to a predefined duration. For example, you are going to read Chapter 3 of Matthew. 1. In the Tools menu, press / to select Reading Timer and then press enter . • Or press the letter key C in the Tools menu for direct selection. 2. Press / to select Set a Timer. 3. Press once. 4. Input a title for the countdown timer (in this example: Matthew Chapter 3). 5. Press once.
4.4 History The device stores 100 most recently browsed Chapters or Verses in the Bibles and entries in the Biblical references. 4.4.1 Viewing History 1. In the Tools menu, press / to select History and then press enter . • Or press the letter key D in the Tools menu for direct selection. 2. Press / to select a Chapter or Verse and then press enter to go to that part of the Bible. • You can also see a preview of the Verses on the right side of the screen. 4.4.2 Deleting History 1.
5. UTILITIES Menu 5.1 Clock and Alarm 5.1.1 Viewing dates and times 5.1.2 Setting the Clock 1. In the Clock, press the softkey OPTION. 2. Press / to select an option: • Date and Time: Press enter once when this option is highlighted. Then press / to move between fields. Press the number keys to enter values. Press enter when done. • Local City / World City: Press enter once when this option is highlighted. Then press / to select a city and then press enter .
5.1.2 Setting the alarm You can have six alarm settings. 1. In the Clock, press the softkey OPTION. 2. Press / to select Alarm Clock and then press enter . 3. Press / to select one of the alarm settings and then press enter . 4. In the alarm setting, press / to move between the following fields in order to set the alarm. • Alarm Time: This sets the alarm activation time. Press / to move between fields. Press the number keys to enter values. • Status: This sets the alarm on or off.
5.2 Calculator 1. In the Utilities menu, press / to select Calculator and then press enter . • Or press the letter key B in the Utilities menu for direct selection. 2. Type a number. • You can type up to 10 digits. To type a decimal, press G (.). 3. Press a math function key (for example, press H (+) for addition). 4. Type another number. 5. Press enter for the result. 6. Press N (AC) to start over again at 0. 5.2.
5.3 Calendar 1. In the Utilities menu, press / to select Calendar and then press enter . • Or press the letter key C in the Utilities menu for direct selection. • The screen shows the calendar of current month. 2. To skip to the previous or next month, press / . 5.3.1 Searching for Today This feature is useful when you are browsing the calendar and want to go back to the current calendar day. 1. In the Calendar, press the softkey OPTION and then press / to select Today. 2.
5.4 e-Book This device can display text files (.txt) stored in the device. It is recommended to save the files in the eBooks folder of the device. See 8.2 Copying Files to Your Device. 5.4.1 Reading e-Books 1. In the Utilities menu, press / to select e-Book and then press enter . • Or press the letter key D in the Utilities menu for direct selection. 2. You are redirected to the e-Book folder in the device. Press / to select the file you want to read and then press enter .
3. Press the softkey AUTO to start automatic scrolling at the selected speed. 4. Press the softkey STOP to stop automatic scrolling. 5.4.3 Adding Bookmarks 1. While reading, press the softkey MARK. 2. If there are existing bookmarks already, press the softkey F1 NEW to create a new bookmark. • If there are no existing bookmarks, go to the next step. 3. Create a name for the new bookmark and then press enter . • A bookmark is added to the current screen. 5.4.4 Recalling Bookmarks 1.
5.5 Phonebook 5.5.1 Adding Entries A maximum of 100 entries can be created in the phonebook. 1. In the Utilities menu, press / to select Phonebook and then press enter . • Or press the letter key E in the Utilities menu for direct selection. 2. Press the softkey NEW. 3. Enter appropriate information in the available fields. • Press / or enter to move between fields. • Certain fields allow the input of symbols and numbers, press the softkey SYMBOL or NUMBER respectively to do so.
5.5.3 Managing the Entries Use the following softkeys which correspond to the F1 to F6 keys on the top row of the keyboard. • DELETE: To delete entries. Press / to select deleting the selected entry or all entries and then press enter . • EDIT: To edit the current entry. • PASSWD: To create a password or change the existing password to prevent unauthorized access. The password can contain at maximum 8 alphabets (case-sensitive).
5.6 Using the Schedule 5.6.1 Adding Entries A maximum of 100 entries can be created in the schedule. 1. In the Utilities menu, press / to select Schedule and then press enter . • Or press the letter key F in the Utilities menu for direct selection. 2. Press the softkey NEW. 3. Enter appropriate information in the available fields. • Press / or enter to move between fields. • Certain fields allow the input of symbols and numbers, press the softkey SYMBOL or NUMBER respectively to do so.
5.6.3 Managing the Entries Use the following softkeys which correspond to the F1 to F6 keys on the top row of the keyboard. • DELETE: To delete entries. Press / to select deleting the selected entry or all entries and then press enter . • EDIT: To edit the current entry. • PASSWD: To create a password or change the existing password to prevent unauthorized access. The password can contain at maximum 8 alphabets (case-sensitive).
6. SETTINGS Menu 6.1 Auto Shutoff This setting determines how long the device stays on if no key is pressed. 1. In the Settings menu, press / to select Auto Shutoff and then press enter . • Or press the letter key A in the Settings menu for direct selection. 2. Press / to adjust the time. 3. Press the softkey SAVE when done. • Or press the softkey CANCEL to exit without saving. 6. SETTINGS Menu 6.2 Backlight Shutoff This setting determines how long the backlight stays on. 1.
2. Press / to adjust the contrast. 3. Press the softkey SAVE when done. • Or press the softkey CANCEL to exit without saving. 6.4 One Year Bible Your device comes with a “One Year Bible” feature. Each time you turn your device on, you can see a Verse for you to study or memorize. 1. In the Settings menu, press / to select One Year Bible and then press enter . • Or press the letter key D in the Settings menu for direct selection. 2. Press / to turn on or off this feature. 3.
6.5 Font Size This setting determines how large or small the text is on the screen. 1. In the Settings menu, press / to select Font Size and then press enter . • Or press the letter key E in the Settings menu for direct selection. 2. Press / to select an option. 3. Press the softkey SAVE when done. • Or press the softkey CANCEL to exit without saving. 6.6 Volume Control 1. In the Settings menu, press / to select Volume Control and then press enter .
7. General Controls 7.1 Connecting to Headphones The headphone jack is located on the left of the device for 3.5 mm, 35 ohm impedance stereo headphones. Caution: Monophonic headphones will not work with this unit. 7.2 Using USB Port The USB port is located on the right of the device for a mini-USB 1.1 compatible connection. See 8.1 Connecting to a PC. 7.3 Adjusting Sound Volume While listening, press + / to adjust the volume. Otherise, press + / to show the volume control menu.
7.6 Help is Always at Hand You can view a help message at any screen by pressing + menu . Press / or / to read the help messages. Press esc to exit help. 7.7 Resetting Your Device If the keyboard fails to respond, or if the screen performs erratically, use a paper clip to gently press the reset button located on your unit to reset your device. 49 7. General Controls Warning! Pressing the reset button with more than light pressure may permanently disable your unit.
8. PC Connections 8.1 Connecting to a PC Your device has a built-in USB port and can be connected to your desktop or laptop PC with a USB cable. 1. Turn on your device. 2. Connect the wide end of a USB cable to a USB port on your PC and the smaller end to the USB port on your device. • You see a “Franklin connects” icon on the screen of your device when it is properly connected to your PC. The keyboard on your device is now disabled.
8.2 Copying Files to Your Device 8.3 About Your Device Folders When you connect your device to your PC, you can see an assortment of folders for storing various types of data. Remember, ‘E-BOOK’ is always the location to save any .txt formatted ebooks so they appear on your device. Any other available folders will contain the saved materials from other features. 51 8.
8.4 Backing Up Your Data Because you have access to the folders in which any information you enter is saved, you can backup this important information on your PC. While your device is connected to your PC, rightclick any or all of those folders and then click ‘Copy’. Find a location on your PC where you want to save this information, right-click in that window and then click ‘Paste’ to save the information. 8.
9. Additional Information 9.1 Specifications Model: BIB-950 Holy Bible Parallel Speaking Study Bible - King James Version & New Living Translation Battery: 2 x AAA Size: 132 x 21 x 80 mm Weight: 194 g ISBN 978-1-59074-703-2 © 2002-2012 FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS, INC. Imported to the European Community by: Franklin Electronic Publishers GmbH Kapellenstr. 13, 85622 Feldkirchen, Germany 9.2 Copyright Information 53 9.
The text of the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic, or audio) up to and inclusive of five hundred (500) verses without express written permission of the publisher, provided that the verses quoted do not account for more than 25 percent of the WORK in which they are quoted, and provided that a complete book of the Bible is not quoted.
9.3 Product Care Your device is designed to be light, compact, and durable. However, it is an electronic device and must be treated carefully. Putting unnecessary pressure on it or striking the device against other objects can cause damage. In order to avoid damage to your device, please: • Do not drop, crush, bend, or apply excessive force to the device. • Do not expose your device to moisture, extreme or prolonged heat, cold, humidity, or other adverse conditions.
contact Franklin or its distributors to get info for battery disposal and/or replacement. However, shipping and handling expenses might apply. This unit may change operating modes, lose information stored in memory, or fail to respond due to electrostatic discharge or electrical fast transients. Normal operation of this unit may be re-established by pressing the reset key, by pressing , or by removing and replacing the battery. 9.5 FCC Notice (U.S. only) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
experienced radio/TV technician for help. Note: This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used with the unit to insure compliance. Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 9.6 License Agreement (U.S.) READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT.
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be returned to the original vendor with proof of purchase and description of fault. Charges will be made for all repairs unless valid proof of purchase is provided. This warranty explicitly excludes defects due to misuse, accidental damage, or wear and tear. This warranty does not affect the consumer’s statutory rights. 10.5 Limited Warranty (Australia) Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
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