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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the DBE-
1500,
Spanish English Dictionary
. The DBE-1500
is a terrific resource for finding translations of
thousands of words.
You can search for inflected forms of words, correct
misspellings, learn verb conjugations, and find
conversational phrases. Study rules of grammar and
build your vocabulary using a personal word list,
TOEFL® Test* and SAT® Spanish Subject Test
†
word
lists. Look up definitions of English words and enjoy
the fun vocabulary building exercises and games.
Battery Precautions
Your device is powered by two CR-2032, 3-volt
lithium batteries.
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be re-
charged. 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.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as
recommended are to be used.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-
circuited.
• Do not expose batteries to direct heat or try
to take batteries apart. Follow the battery
manufacturer’s instructions for battery use.
• Always remove a weak or dead battery from the
device.
• 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. If
swallowed, consult a physician immediately.
Product Care
Your device is designed to be light, compact and
durable. However, it is an electronic device and must
be treated carefully. Putting unneccessary pressure
on it or striking the device against other objects can
cause damage.
In order to avoid damage to your device, please:
• Keep the lid closed when you are not using it.
This will protect the screen from being broken,
scratched or marred in any way.
• 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. Avoid storing it in damp,
humid or wet places. It is not waterproof.
• Clean the device by spraying a mild glass
cleaner onto a cloth and wipe its surface. Do not
spray liquids directly on your device.
• Should the device’s display glass break, properly
dispose of the product avoiding contact with
your skin, then wash your hands immediately.
• Please keep screen protectors and plastic bags
away from babies and children to avoid danger
of suffocation.
Understanding Your Device
1) Screen
2) Soft Keys
3) Function Keys
4) Power Key
5) Navigation Key
Replacing the Batteries
Your product is powered by two CR-2032 lithium
batteries. Follow these easy instructions to install
or replace them. Please have the new batteries and
a small screwdriver at hand before you remove the
old ones.
1. Turn your product off and turn it over.
2. Use the screwdriver to unscrew the batter
cover screw.
3. Lift off the battery cover.
4. Remove the old batteries.
Note
: Use a paper clip, if necessary, to remove
the old batteries.
5. Install the batteries positive (+) side facing
up.
Important
: Be sure that the batteries are
installed correctly. Wrong polarity may damage
the unit.
6. Replace the battery cover and secure it with
the screw.
Warning
: If the batteries wear-out completely or if
you take more than a few seconds while changing
the batteries, any information that was entered in
the built-in books may be erased. You should always
keep written copies of your important information.
Resetting Your Product
If the keyboard fails to respond, or if the screen
performs erratically, perform a system reset by
following the steps below.
1. Hold CLEAR and press
.
If nothing happens, try Step 2.
2. 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 your device.
DBE-1500
Spanish English
User’s Guide
www.franklin.com
Dictionary
* TOEFL and the Test of English as a Foreign
Language are registered trademarks of Educational
Testing Service (ETS). This product is not endorsed or
approved by ETS.
† 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.
Please read the following safety warnings
and precautions before using your device.
Note
: If this device is to be used by young
children, this User’s Guide should be read to
them by an adult and their use of the device
should be monitored. Failure to do so may
cause injury.
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