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Key Guide Key Guide Function Keys Goes to the Games menu. Located on the bottom of the unit, turns the unit on or off. Goes to the MP3 player. At the translation entry screen, displays the list of source languages. Goes to the translation entry screen. Goes to the list of phrase categories. At the translation entry screen, displays the list of target languages. When viewing a translation, pronounces the source translation. / Toggles between the calculator and converter.
Key Guide Key Guide screen. Searches for a translation, performs a calculation, selects an item, plays/stops an MP3 file, or confirms a deletion. Toggles between all caps and mixed caps input. Displays the Setup menu. Direction Keys Returns to your previous location. Moves in the indicated direction. In a list, press up ( ) or down ( ) to highlight the previous or next item. Press the center ( ) to select the highlighted item. In the clock, press or to go to the previous or next home city.
Key Guide Key Guide translator entry, press or to move to the next entry. When playing an MP3, press or to adjust the volume and press or to go to the previous or next song in the list. Press to play or stop playing the song. Press the control wheel up to increase the volume in the mp3 player or change to the previous home city in the clock. Press the wheel down to decrease the volume in the mp3 player or change to the next home city in the clock.
Key Guide Key Guide Calculator Keys L(%) Calculates a percentage. M(.) Inserts a decimal point. C(M+) Adds the number on the screen to the number stored in memory. Adds Subtracts Multiplies Divides Q–P Types numbers. V(M–) G(+/-) Changes the number on the screen to a negative or positive number. Subtracts the number on the screen from the number stored in memory. B(MR) H(√x) Calculates a square root. Recalls the number stored in memory. N(MC) Clears the memory. J(x2) Squares a number.
Understanding Your Device Microphone Screen in lid Power On/Off Screen in lid: The screen of your device is contained in the lid. To expose the keyboard, the lid must be moved up. Apply light pressure with your thumbs to the bottom of the device until you hear the lid move past the catch. Continue pushing the lid until you hear a snap, indicating that the lid can go no further. Microphone : The microphone is located at the upper right corner of the top of the device, just above the key.
Understanding Your Device Control Wheel Speaker Headphone Jack USB Port Speaker: The speaker is located in the upper right corner on the back of your device. For best results, do not cover the speaker. Headphone Jack: The headphone jack is located on the bottom right side of your device, when looking at the back. The headphone jack is designed for 2.5 mm, 32 ohm impedance stereo headphones. Caution: monophonic headphones will not work with this unit.
Resetting Your Device If the keyboard fails to respond, or if the screen performs erratically, perform a system reset by following the steps below. 1. Use 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, below the speaker. Warning! Pressing the reset button with more than light pressure may permanently disable your product.
Battery Information Battery Information Your TGA-490 uses a rechargeable battery of capacity 530 mAH. Battery power lasts for about 1 week of normal translator use or 6 hours of continuous MP3 music play. When you see the low battery warning, please recharge your battery. The first time you use your device, it requires approximately 3 hours of charging before use. Thereafter, your device can take up to 6 hours for a full charge. Follow these instructions to recharge the battery. 1.
Product Care 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 use excessive force when sliding the top of the device up to expose its keyboard. Do not attempt to do remove the top of the device.
Getting Started Getting Started Before you can use your device, the battery must be charged for approximately 3 hours. You can do this by connecting your device to your PC using the provided USB cable or by connecting your device to a power source using the provided AC adapter. For instructions on attaching the device to your computer or a power source, please see “Battery Information” on page 9. Once your device is charged, turn your device on.
Changing the Settings Changing the Settings Your TGA-490 allows you to adjust the volume, adjust the shutoff time, set the clock, turn a key tone on or off, change the device language, adjust the contrast, check your battery life, and view how much memory is available. 1. Press . The Setup menu is displayed with Volume highlighted. 2. Press or to highlight Volume, Clock Setup, Device Language, Shutoff Time, Memory, Battery, Contrast or Key Tone.
Setting the Clock Setting the Clock 1. Press Home City DST sets whether or not you are currently in Daylight Saving Time. Time Format determines whether you use a 12 hour or 24 hour clock. Date Format determines how you display the date. World City determines your world city. World City DST sets whether or not your world city is in Daylight Saving Time. Time Zone lets you view the time of various time zones around the world. 4. Press to see your options. . 2.
Setting the Clock Using the Main Menu 5. Press or to highlight your choice and then press to select it. Your TGA-490 contains a toplevel menu to help you find the features contained in your device. 1. Press until you cannot go any further. The main menu is displayed. 2. Press or to highlight the feature you want to see and then press to select it. Word translation goes to the translation input screen. Short phrases goes to the Categories menu. Conversion opens the metric and currency converters.
Using the Main Menu Using the Alarm Clock Mode displays the clock. MP3 opens the MP3 player. Setup opens the Settings menu. Calculator displays the calculator. Voice Memo opens the list of voice memos. Alarm opens the alarm set up screen. Contact List displays the contact list. Game displays the list of games. 1. Press until you see Alarm at the top of the screen. 2. Press or to highlight Alarm Switch, Clock, Time Setup, or Alarm Mode. Alarm Switch determines whether the alarm is on or off.
Setting the Source and Target Languages Using the Alarm The source language is the language in which you enter a word at the translator entry screen. The target language is the language in which you wish to view the translation. The initial source and target languages are assigned when you select a message language. No matter what message language you select, the default source language is English and the default target language is French. To change the source and target languages, do the following. 1.
Setting the Source and Target Languages Translating Words 2. Press . 3. Press or to highlight the source language you want and then press . 4. Press . 5. Press or to highlight the target language you want and then press . Note: If you change the target language while a word is typed at the translation entry screen, the translation is automatically displayed in the new target language. You can use this translator to translate words from a source language to a target language.
Translating Words Press to delete letters or press to clear the input Translating Words word, if available, is automatically highlighted. 4. Press to look up the translation of the highlighted word. A list of translations that matches the highlighted word is displayed. 5. Press to view the translation of the highlighted match. If there is more than one match, press or to highlight the one you want to see and then press .
Translating Words Translating Words want to see and then press to see its entry. Press to return to the translator entry screen and then press to clear the input box and type a new word. Press to hear the source word or phrase pronounced. Press to hear the target word or phrase pronounced. Note: For Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Russian a spelling of the word using Roman letters is also included.
Understanding Input Methods Understanding Input Methods When entering a word in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, or Russian source language, there are a few differences from the languages with Roman-based alphabets. • For Chinese, type Roman letters to search for words. Your list of results is also displayed using Roman letters. It is only when you select an entry to view that you will see the word written in Chinese. Note: For best results, type the entire word at the entry screen.
Understanding Input Methods Translating Phrases • For Russian, type letters according to your device’s keyboard. Note: Russian letters are indicated at the lower right of the keys. Because the Cyrillic alphabet contains more letters than a Roman alphabet, the rest of the letters are located on the math operator keys. Some keys contain two Russian letters. To enter the second letter, press the key twice within two seconds. Note: The phrases in this product are listed in the current source language.
Translating Phrases Using the Contact List 4. Press to see the translation. If there is more than one screen of data, use to read. Press to hear the source word or phrase pronounced. Press to hear the target word or phrase pronounced. 5. Press or to go to the previous or next phrase. This product has a contact list where you can save names, phone numbers and other contact information.
Using the Contact List Using the Contact List Each name can contain up to 30 characters, including spaces. To delete a character, press . phone number fields, number input is automatically active. 4. Press to move to the next field. Press to move to the previous field. 5. Continue entering information in the available fields. 6. Press to save the record. You are asked to confirm the addition. Press Y to add the record or press N to cancel the addition.
Using the Contact List Using the Contact List 6. Make your changes. To delete a character, press . Press and then the letter to type a capital. Type a letter and then press to add an accent to the letter you just typed. Press to open the symbol menu, use and to highlight the symbol you want and then press . Press or to move to the next or previous field. 7. Press when done. You are asked to save your changes. Press Y to save your changes or N to cancel. Viewing or Editing Entries 1. Press .
Using the Contact List Using the Calculator Deleting Entries Making Calculations 1. Press . Your list of entries is displayed. 2. Press or to scroll down or up through the list one line at a time or press or to page down or up through the list. 3. Press to delete the highlighted entry. You are asked to confirm the deletion. Press Y to delete the entry or N to cancel the deletion. 1. Press until you see the calculator. 2. Type a number. You can type up to 10 digits.
Using the Calculator Using the Converters practice using the calculator memory: (32 x 12) – (8 x 8) = 320. 1. Press until you see the calculator. 2. Press N(MC) to clear the calculator memory, if necessary. 3. Type 32, press , type 12 and then press . 4. Press C(M+) to add the result to memory. M indicates a number is stored in memory. 5. Type 8, press , type 8 and then press . 6. Press V(M-) to subtract the result from memory. 7. Press B(MR) to retrieve the number from memory. 8.
Using the Converters Using the Converters Making Currency Conversions Press to delete a number. To type a decimal point, press M(.). 4. Press . 5. Type the amount for the home or other currency. Press or to move between the Home and Other fields. Press to delete a number. To type a decimal point, press M(.). 6. Press to convert it. 1. Press until you see the converter. 2. Press to highlight Currency and then press . Note: The first time you use the currency converter, you must set the exchange rate. 3.
Playing the Games Playing the Games There are five fun games for you to choose from: Hangman, Quiz, Magic Lottery, Memory, and Keyboard Wiz. 3. Use or to highlight the skill level you want and then press . The current setting is marked. Selecting a Game Hangman 1. Press . 2. Use or to highlight the game you want. 3. Press to select it. 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.
Playing the Games Playing the Games Press to hear the source word pronounced. 3. Pronounce the word to yourself and try to guess its translation. 4. Press to see the translation. Press to hear the target word pronounced. 5. Press to play another round. 4. Press to show the word and end the round. 5. Press to play a new round. Quiz Quiz tests your translation skills. 1. Press . 2. Press or to highlight Quiz and then press . A word or phrase appears on the screen.
Playing the Games Playing the Games set to max. That is, there are at least as many possibilities as the amount of numbers you want picked. The default is 49. 3. Press or to select how many numbers you want in your set and then press . 2. Press or to highlight Memory and then press . 3. Use the arrow keys to move to the card you want to flip over. 4. Press . The card reveals its value. 5. Use the arrow keys to move to the card you think is its match and press again. The second card reveals its value.
Playing the Games Playing the Games 5. Continue to press the buttons of the letters as they appear on the screen. As you press letters, you advance levels and the letters increase their speed. If the letters move across the screen faster than you can press them, you still have time. The letters just pile up on the left side of the screen. However, you must remove letters from the left side of the pile in order to catch up. If the stack of letters gets too long, you lose. 6. Press to play again.
Using Voice Memos Using Voice Memos Your TGA-490 contains a voice memo feature where you can record reminders or ideas and play them back later. Note: When there are 15 minutes or less remaining of available memory, a message is displayed to remind you that memory is running out. When time runs out during a recording, the recording will stop and you are asked to save what you have or to delete the recording. Recording a Voice Memo 1. Press . The voice memo start screen is displayed. 2.
Playing the Games Using the MP3 Player ✓ Deleting a Voice Memo Your device comes with a builtin MP3 player. Your MP3 songs will continue to play even if you leave the MP3 player to look up a word or perform another function. Press to open the MP3 player. While viewing the list of saved voice memos, you can delete a memo to clear memory for new voice memos. Use or to highlight the memo you want to delete and then press . Press to delete the voice memo or to cancel the deletion.
Using the MP3 Player Using the MP3 Player 3. Click My Computer on your PC. You see a new “Removable Disk” drive connected to your computer. 4. Double-click Removable Disk. 5. Double-click the MP3 folder. 6. Find on your computer the MP3 songs you want to copy to your device and copy them to the MP3 folder. Warning: Do not disconnect the USB cable during a song transfer or you may lose data. Note: You can delete songs from your device by removing them from the drive where you had previously saved them. 7.
Using the MP3 Player Using the MP3 Player ✓ Viewing Lyrics playing. Simply press the control wheel up or down. A song’s lyrics will display automatically while listening to a song when no key has been pressed for a few seconds. Note: Lyrics must be saved as part of the MP3 track in order to be displayed. The MP3 player supports synchronization of lyrics following Lyric3 V2.00 standards. Sorting Your Song List You can select how you want to sort your song list. 1. Press . 2.
Using the MP3 Player Using the MP3 Player Repeat sets your MP3 player to play all the songs in your device in order and then start from the beginning once they have all been played. Random sets your MP3 player to randomize the order of all the songs. Repeat and Random sets your MP3 player to randomize the playback order of all the songs in your device and then start all over once they have all been played. 4. Press to save your setting.
Using the MP3 Player Specifications Model: TGA-490 Size: 110 x 72 x 19 cm Weight: 150 g ISBN 1-59074-374-1 To check for updates to this user’s guide, please visit us at www.franklin.com. Click Support at the top of the home page and then click Manuals under the Product Info & Support heading. Search the list of manuals for the product number (TGA-490) and click the link to see the latest revision of the user’s guide.
Specifications FCC Notice This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Disclaimer of Warranties FCC Notice particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: –Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. –Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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