LDE-1660 Elektronisches Handwörterbuch Englisch Electronic Publishers www.franklin.
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Introduction Welcome to the world of Franklin! With the Elektronisches Handwörterbuch Englisch you can: • find translations; • correct misspellings; • conjugate words; • study the Grammar Guide; • save names and phone numbers to the databank; • save words to My Word List; • save words and definitions to My Dictionary; • sharpen your spelling and increase your English vocabulary with six School Essentials by Franklin; • review eight sections of supplemental information from Langenscheidt to
Table of Contents Key Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Special Features . . . . . . . Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing Book Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting a Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Book Card Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing the Language . . . . . . . . . . Using the Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . Viewing a Demonstration or Tutorial Changing the Settings . . . . . . . . . . .
Key Guide Dictionary Function Keys F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Types ß. (CONJ) Conjugates a word. (E/D) Toggles the entry language between German and English. (DICT) Goes to the Word Entry screen. (LEARN) Goes to the School Essentials by Franklin menu. (GAMES) Goes to the Games menu. CLEAR EINGABE MENÜ Organizer Function Keys* F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 (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.
Key Guide Direction Keys + Goes to the traveller’s phrases AUF VOR ZUR AB Moves in the indicated direction. At the Word Entry screen, types a space. At menus and dictionary entries, pages down. + Combination Keys* AUF + At a dictionary entry or the / traveller’s phrases menu, pages Calculator Keys A(1/x) Calculates a reciprocal. Calculates a square root. Squares a number. Calculates a percentage. Inserts a decimal point. Adds, subtracts, multiplies, or K(x)/L(÷) divides numbers.
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. AC Adaptor Jack Serial Port Contrast negative and that the outer part of the plug is positive. If the symbol on our AC/DC adaptor does not match the above symbol, confirm its compatibility at its place of purchase.
Installing Batteries Installing Batteries Your unit is powered by two AAA batteries. Follow these easy instructions to install or replace them. 1. Turn your unit off and turn it over. 2. Open the battery cover on the back of your unit by pushing in the direction of the arrow. 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.
Installing Batteries Installing Book Cards • 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. • Batteries should be kept in the device when using an adapter. Your unit contains a built-in book.
Selecting a Book Book Card Keys Once a book card is installed in the product, you can select which book you want to use. 1. Turn your product on. 2. Press KARTE. The F1 - F5 keys on your product change functions according to the book card you select. Their functions are labelled on individual cards. Icons appear for each available book. The built-in book is highlighted. ZUR 3. Press or to highlight your selection. 4. Press EINGABE to select it. 5. Press KARTE to return to the Card menu.
Changing the Language Changing the Language Message Language Entry Language When you turn on this product for the first time, you must choose the message language. Press A for German or press B for English. The entry language is the language in which you enter words at the Word Entry screen. This determines which dictionary you will use, German or English. 1. Press MENÜ. 2. Use the arrow keys to highlight . 3. Press EINGABE. The message language is the language of prompts, help, and other messages.
Using the Main Menu Using the Main Menu When you press MENÜ, you will see ten icons. Use these to quickly take you to different parts of your device. Goes to the German conjugation prompt. Goes to the English traveller’s phrases menu. Goes to the German traveller’s phrases menu. Goes to My Dictionary. Goes to the Tools menu. 1. Press MENÜ. ➤ Understanding the Menu will be highlighted the first time you press MENÜ. Goes to the English-to-German dictionary. 2.
Viewing a Demonstration or Tutorial Changing the Settings When using this dictionary, you can activate the Learn a Word feature or adjust the shutoff time, the type size, and the message language. The shutoff time is how long your product stays on if you forget to turn it off. 1. Press MENÜ. 2. Use the arrow keys to highlight You can view a demonstration or tutorial of this dictionary at any time. 1. Press MENÜ. 2. Use the arrow keys to highlight and press EINGABE. and press EINGABE.
Changing the Settings ZUR Changing the Settings you will be shown an English word. To learn how to change the entry language, read “Changing the Language” on page 60. 5. Press or to change the setting. Your changes are automatically saved. 6. Press EINGABE when done. Press CLEAR to return to the Word Entry screen. VOR ➤ About Screen Illustrations ➤ Learn a New Word Some screen illustrations in this User’s Guide may differ slightly from what you see on screen.
Reading Langenscheidt Information Reading Langenscheidt Information In the Tools menu, you can review eight sections of supplemental information, provided by Langenscheidt, to help you understand your dictionary. Note: This information is available in German only. 1. Press MENÜ. 2. Use the arrow keys to highlight and press EINGABE. Hinweise für die Benutzer (Tips for the User) From the Langenscheidt Zusätze menu, use to highlight Hinweise für die Benutzer and press EINGABE.
Translating German Words Reading Langenscheidt Information Your device is fully bilingual. Try translating a German word. 1. Press CLEAR. 2. Press E/D (F2) to change the entry language from English to German, if needed. 3. Type a word (for example, Flugzeug). Abkürzungen im Wörterbuch (List of Abbreviations) From the Langenscheidt Zusätze menu, use to highlight Abkürzungen im Wörterbuch and press EINGABE. You can choose to review the abbreviations used in this dictionary.
Translating German Words Translating German Words ➤ Understanding Definitions Press or AB Dictionary entries consist of headwords, parts of speech, and/or definitions. Other forms of the word may follow the headword. Capitalized words indicate the category for which the word is used. After the definition, you may see a list of usage examples. 1. Type kennen. to scroll. 5. Hold and press or view the next or previous definition. VOR ZUR to 2. Press EINGABE. 6. Press CLEAR when done.
Translating English Words Translating English Words You can also use the device to translate English words into German. 1. Press CLEAR. 2. Press E/D (F2) to change the entry language from German to English, if needed. 3. Type a word (for example, where). Press To erase a letter, press . Note: You do not need to type accents. To type accents, if desired, type the letter (for example, U) and press or AB to scroll. 5. Hold and press or view the next or previous definition.
Translating English Words Finding Letters in Words If you are uncertain about how to spell a word, type a question mark (?) in place of each unknown letter. To find prefixes, suffixes, and other parts of words, type an asterisk (✽) in a word. Each asterisk stands for zero, one or more 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. Press CLEAR. 2. Press E/D (F2) to switch to the English Word Entry screen, if needed.
Finding Letters in Words Highlighting Words Another way to look up words is by highlighting them in dictionary entries or word lists. You can then find their definitions and phrases or add them to My Word List. 1. At any text, press EINGABE to start the highlight. 4. Press EINGABE. AB 5. Press to move the highlight to the word you want and press EINGABE to view its definition. 6. Press CLEAR when done. To turn the highlight off, press . 2. Use the arrow keys to move the highlight to the word you want.
Using the School Essentials by Franklin Highlighting Words Using the School Essentials by Franklin, you can test your spelling, improve your vocabulary, browse the TOEFL® Test Word List*, and receive grammar guidance (see “Using the Grammar Guide” on page 72). To define the word, press EINGABE. To access School Essentials by To find a phrase press Franklin, press MENÜ, highlight and press EINGABE. Or you can press LEARN (F4). + . To add to My Word List, press LEARN (F4). 3. Press CLEAR when done.
Using the School Essentials by Franklin Using the School Essentials by Franklin Flashcards Spelling Bee 1. From the School Essentials by 1. From the School Essentials by AB AB Franklin menu, use to highlight Flashcards and press EINGABE. My Flashcards (English) uses English words from My Word List. My Flashcards (German) uses German words from My Word List. TOEFL® Test Flashcards uses words from the TOEFL® Test Word List. 2. Highlight the word list you want and press EINGABE.
Using the School Essentials by Franklin Using the Grammar Guide Viewing the TOEFL® Test Word List Your device includes a helpful Grammar Guide that describes parts of speech. 1. From the School Essentials by Franklin menu, use to highlight TOEFL® Test Word List and press EINGABE to view the list. You can view it by selecting from the main menu or by pressing LEARN (F4). AB From the School Essentials by Franklin Menu AB 2. Press or to scroll.
Advanced Verb Conjugations Using the Grammar Guide Conjugations show inflections or changes in a word’s gender, tense, and form. This dictionary includes extensive inflections of nouns, verbs, modifiers and other words. AB 3. Press to highlight the topic you want to study and then press EINGABE. 4. Press or to read. AB From the Icon Menu 5. Press + or + to view the next or previous topic. VOR ZUR 1. Press MENÜ, use the arrow keys From an Inflection Screen to highlight and then press EINGABE.
Advanced Verb Conjugations Advanced Verb Conjugations 5. Press either CONJ (F1) or hold In this case, choose reden. Capitalized words are usually nouns. 4. Press EINGABE to look it up. Read the definition to find the verb you want (for example, to speak). 5. Press CONJ (F1) to conjugate the headword, reden. and press repeatedly to view more inflections. If the word is a noun, an adjective, or another modifier, then there will not be any other inflections. 6. Press CLEAR when done. VOR 6.
Advanced Verb Conjugations Advanced Verb Conjugations 8. Press either CONJ (F1) or hold ➤ Accenting Letters and press repeatedly to view more inflections. If the word is a noun, an adjective, or another modifier, then there will not be any other inflections. 9. Press CLEAR when done. You can look up accented words without typing accents. If there are no Multiple Forms, the device will take you directly to the word.
Translating Traveller’s Phrases Advanced Verb Conjugations There are two ways in which you can translate several helpful phrases in categories ranging from Emergencies to Business Communication to Time & Dates. Browsing Through Phrases 1. Press MENÜ. 2. Use the arrow keys to highlight and then press EINGABE to view the German categories.
Translating Traveller’s Phrases Translating Traveller’s Phrases AB 3. Press or to highlight the category you want and press EINGABE. AUF AB 4. Press or to highlight the phrase you want to translate and then press EINGABE. AUF 4. If more than one phrase is found, press to scroll. 5. Press CLEAR when done. AB Searching for a Specific Phrase 1. Press CLEAR and press E/D (F2) to select the lookup language, if needed. 2. Type a keyword for which you want to find a phrase (for example, ticket). 3.
Using My Word List Using My Word List You can save up to 40 words total, in both English and German, in My Word List for personal study or review. My Word List is saved between sessions unless your product is reset. 5. Type a word. 6. Press EINGABE to add the word. 7. Press CLEAR when done. Adding Words from the Word Entry Screen Adding Words from the Main Menu You can also add words to My Word List directly from the Word Entry screen.
Using My Word List Using My Word List Viewing My Word List 1. Press MENÜ, highlight and then press EINGABE. Or you can press LEARN (F4) 2. Then press EINGABE to select My Word List. 3. Press E/D (F2) to switch to the English or German List, if needed. English list: Empty (or German list: Empty) will be displayed if either is empty. 4. Press EINGABE to view the list. 5. Highlight a word on the list. 6. Press EINGABE to view its translation(s) or CONJ (F1) to view its inflections.
Using My Word List Using My Dictionary 3. Press E/D (F2) to switch to the English or German List, if needed. 4. Select Delete a Word and then highlight the word you want to delete. 5. Press EINGABE to delete that word. You can add about 500 words and definitions to My Dictionary. You can add either English or German words, but there is only one list. The entries are saved between sessions unless the batteries run out of power or your unit is reset. Erasing My Word List 1.
Using My Dictionary Playing the Games You have nine fun games to choose from. 5. Use the arrow keys to highlight View: ... and press EINGABE. The list of words in My Dictionary is displayed. You can scroll through your list or words and definitions. To see a complete definition or change it, use the arrow keys to highlight the word you want and press EINGABE. Make the changes you want and press EINGABE to save them.
Playing the Games Playing the Games Selecting a Game AB 3. Use or to move to Words, Skill, Lang or Graphics. AUF AB In the Games list, use or to move the highlight to the game of your choice and press EINGABE. AUF Words chooses the source of the words: All of them, TOEFL® Test List, My Word List, Enter your own, or Learn a Word list. Skill determines how easy or difficult a game is. Lang enables you to select the language for the game. Graphics lets you turn on or off images between rounds.
Playing the Games Playing the Games Hangman Gender Tutor™ Hangman selects a mystery word and challenges you to guess it letter by letter. The letters of the mystery word are hidden by question marks. The number of guesses remaining is indicated by #’s. Type letters that you think are in the mystery word. If you are correct, the letter appears in place of the corresponding question mark(s). To see the translation of the game word, press EINGABE. Press to return to the game.
Playing the Games Playing the Games then type the letter that you think belongs there. Continue typing letters until the word is complete or no more tries are left. Or press to give up and reveal the word. To see the translation of the game word, press EINGABE. Press to return to the game. Press to play a new round. Word Blaster™ In Word Blaster you try to guess the mystery word before all its letters appear. As soon as you know the word press EINGABE. Then type your guess and press EINGABE.
Using the Clock Using the Clock The clock displays the current time and date. You can save two times: Home time and World time. 1. Press . 5. Press EINGABE when done. Press CLEAR to exit without saving the settings. 6. Set the World time the same way you set the Home time. Note: You can set only the hour and minute in the World time. Press CLOCK (F1) to toggle between Home time ( ) and World time ( ). 2. Press EINGABE to set the time and date. AB 3.
Using the Databank Using the Databank Adding Entries To type an @, hold M. You can store as many as 100 names and telephone numbers in the databank. The total number of names you can add depends on the size of each entry. 1. Press and DATA (F2). and press Viewing or Editing Entries 1. Press and DATA (F2). 2. Highlight View: XX entries (XX% free) and then press EINGABE. 3. To edit an entry, highlight it and press EINGABE. ZUR Type your changes. Use to move the cursor; use to delete. 4.
Using the Databank Using the Databank 4. To delete all databank entries, highlight Erase the List in the Databank menu and then press EINGABE. 2. Highlight Set password and then press EINGABE. 3. Type a password of up to eight characters and press EINGABE. 5. Press Y to erase all databank entries or N to cancel the deletion. ZUR Use to move the cursor; use to delete. 4. Press C to confirm or CLEAR to cancel the password.
Using the Calculator Using the Calculator Making Calculations 1. Press 5. Press EINGABE. To repeat the calculation, press EINGABE again. and CALC (F3). 6. Press CLEAR to clear the current calculations. 2. Type a number. Note: You can type up to 10 digits. To type a decimal, press G(.). To change the sign of a number, press Y(+/-). 3. Press a math function key. 4. Type another number. 88 To Calculate... Press...
Using the Calculator Using the Converter The converter allows you to convert measurements and currency. Using the Calculator Memory 1. In the Calculator, make a calculation or type a number. Making Metric Conversions 2. To add the number on the screen to the number stored in memory, press X(M+). 1. Press and CONV (F4). 3. To subtract the number on the screen from the number stored in memory, press C(M-). AB 2. Use to select a conversion category (for example, Weights).
Using the Converter Using the Converter 3. Select a conversion (for example, grams/ounces). Making Currency Conversions 1. Press 4. Type a number after one of the units. Note: Press AUF or AB and CURR (F5). 2. Enter a conversion rate. The rate should be in units of the other currency per one unit of the home currency (n other/1 home). 3. Enter an amount for the home or other currency. to move between the lines. Press to delete a number. 5. Press EINGABE to convert it.
Transferring Words Between Books Resetting Your Product If the keyboard fails to respond, or if the screen performs erratically, perform a system reset by following the steps below. This dictionary can transfer words with certain other BOOKMAN book cards. To send a word to another book, you must first install a book card in your product, and that book card must be able to send or receive words in the selected language. To learn if a book card can send or receive words, read its User's Guide. 1.
Copyrights, Trademarks and Patents Book Card Care Model: LDE-1660 Elektronisches Handwörterbuch Englisch • Batteries: two x AAA • Size: 13,2 x 7,8 x 2,2 cm © 2005 Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc., Burlington, N.J. 08016-4907 U.S.A. All rights reserved. © 2005 Langenscheidt KG, Berlin und München. All Rights Reserved. Used by Franklin Electronic Publishers Inc., Burlington, pursuant to License Agreement with Langenscheidt KG, Berlin und München. U.S.
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LDE-1660 Elektronisches Handwörterbuch Englisch Electronic Publishers www.franklin.
