Franklin SCD-1870 User manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................4
Using the Special Features ........................6
Key Guide ....................................................8
Installing Batteries ......................................12
Installing Book Cards .................................13
Selecting a Book .........................................14
Using Function Keys in Book Cards ........15
Using the Main Menu ..................................16
Viewing a Demonstration or Tutorial ........17
Changing the Settings ...............................19
Finding Dictionary Entries .........................21
Hearing Words ............................................25
Using the Thesaurus ..................................27
Viewing Confusables ..................................29
Highlighting Words .....................................30
Finding Letters in Words ...........................32
Using Learning Tools .................................34
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Using My Word List ....................................40
Using Signs, Symbols and Tables ............45
Playing Games ............................................47
Using the Clock ..........................................61
Using the Databank ....................................62
Using the Calculator ...................................66
Using the Metric Converter ........................68
Using the Currency Converter ..................69
Transferring Words Between Books .........70
Resetting Your Unit ....................................71
Copyrights, Trademarks, and Patents ......72
FCC Notice ..................................................73
Limited Warranty (U.S. only) .....................74
Limited Warranty
(EU and Switzerland) ..................................76
Limited Warranty
(outside U.S., EU and Switzerland) ...........76
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Introduction
Welcome to the world of Franklin. This Franklin
model is a powerful, electronic reference with a
built-in book, plus one slot in the back for a
book card. With the 11th Edition of Merriam-
Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, you can:
• find over 200,000 words with comprehensive
definitions, 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 for
Franklin;
• let state-of-the-art spell correction help you find
the word you’re looking for;
• hear the pronunciation of headwords and
definitions;
• use the Grammar Guide, a comprehensive
outline of English grammar that includes fun
quizzes and lessons;
• learn a new word every time you turn the unit
on;
• use the MatchMaker function to find words of
whose spelling you are unsure, or to help solve
crossword puzzles;
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• browse the SAT* Word List, which contains
words most commonly found on the Scholastic
Assessment Test;
• improve your spelling and vocabulary using the
Learning Tools;
• create your own list of study words in My Word
List;
• play 12 fun and educational games, including
Letris, Word Dozer, Hangman, Anagrams,
Jumble, Word Builder, Word Train, Letter
Poker, Word Deduction and Link Four.
This model includes an organizer that features a
Clock, Databank, Calculator, Metric Converter
and Currency Converter. To learn more, read
this User’s Guide.
*SAT is a registered trademark of the College Entrance Examination
Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not
endorse, this product.
✓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.
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.
On/Off: Turns the unit on and off.
Function Keys: Each of these keys corresponds to the
dictionary or organizer function that appears directly above it
on the screen.
Speaker: The speaker is located on the front of the unit.
Headphone Jack: The headphone jack is designed for 3.5
mm, 35 ohm impedance stereo headphones. Caution:
Monophonic headphones will not work with this unit.
Volume Control: The dial, located under the headphone
jack, controls the volume of the speaker or headphones.
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On/Off
Speaker
Function
Keys
Serial Port: Plug in a serial cable here to connect the
Collegiate Dictionary to your PC.
AC Adaptor Jack: The AC/DC adaptor is in the 9 volt range
within a current range of 200 to 300 milli-amperes.
This symbol indicates that the inner core of the plug of an
AC adaptor is negative and that the outer part of the plug is
positive. If the symbol on your AC/DC adaptor does not
match the above symbol, confirm its compatibility at its place
of purchase.
Book Card Slot: The card slot is located on the back of the
unit. It enables you to read electronic books purchased from
franklin.com and is compatible with all BOOKMAN and
BMC cards.
Battery Compartment: The battery compartment is located
on the back of the unit. It holds two AAA batteries.
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Book
Card
Slot
Battery
Compartment
AC
Adaptor
Jack
Serial
Port
Headphone
Jack
Volume
Control
Key Guide
Dictionary Keys
DICT Goes to the dictionary.
THES Goes to the thesaurus.
GAMES Goes to the Games menu.
LEARN Goes to the Learning Tools menu.
CONF Displays Confusables for an entry.
Organizer Keys
CLOCK Goes to the Clock.
DATA Goes to the Databank menu.
CALC Goes to the Calculator.
CONV Goes to the Converter.
CURR Goes to the Currency Converter.
Function Keys
Goes to the dictionary Word Entry
screen, except in the organizer. Clears
the Calculator. In the Metric Converter
and Databank, goes to its main menu.
Backs up, erases a letter, or turns off
the highlight at an entry.
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Enters a word, selects an item, or
begins a highlight in an entry.
Says a word.
Goes to the organizer: Clock,
Databank, Calculator, Metric Converter
and Currency Converter.
Displays the main menu for the
dictionary.
Displays a help message.
At a Word Entry screen, types a ?to
stand for a letter in a word. At a menu,
displays a menu item. At a dictionary
entry, displays the headword. In
games, reveals the word and forfeits
the game.
_’ Types an underscore.
Exits the book you were reading.
Shifts to type capital letters and
punctuation marks.
Shifts to allow prev, next, pg up, pg
down and to type a hyphen (-).
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