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MWD-1490

Dictionary &

Thesaurus

with Comprehensive

Reference Set

User’s Guide

www.franklin.com

Summary of Contents for MWD-1490

Page 1: ...MWD 1490 Dictionary Thesaurus with Comprehensive Reference Set User s Guide www franklin com ...

Page 2: ...e this ELECTRONIC REFERENCE You may not make any copies of the ELECTRONIC REFERENCE or of the data stored therein at the time of purchase whether in electronic or print format Such copying would be in violation of applicable copyright laws Further you may not modify adapt disassemble decompile translate create derivative works of or in any way reverse engineer the ELECTRONIC REFERENCE You may not ...

Page 3: ...eyboard that corresponds to the label you want These labels change to reflect the different functions available in the various books and exercises in this device For example in the main menu the following Soft Keys are available BOOKS Displays the Books menu LEARN Displays the Learning menu EXER Displays the Exercises menu GAMES Displays the Games menu SETUP Displays the Setup menu 3 ...

Page 4: ... Keys 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 Please refer to the specific topics in this User s Guide to learn the function of any available Soft Keys 4 ...

Page 5: ... any book that has one 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 Enters a word selects an item or begins a highlight in an entry Goes to the Organizer clock databank calculator metric converter and currency converter 5 ...

Page 6: ...d 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 Shifts to type capital letters Shifts to allow prev next pg up pg down and to type a hyphen Types an underscore 6 ...

Page 7: ...At a dictionary entry displays the previous or next entry At a menu goes to the first or last menu item At an entry goes to the start or end of the entry J Types a hyphen M Types an Types an apostrophe 7 or or or Hold the first key while pressing the second ...

Page 8: ...ry screen types an asterisk to stand for a series of letters in a word In games gives a hint Direction Keys Move up down left or right At menus and dictionary entries pages down At a word entry screen types a space 8 ...

Page 9: ...ese easy instructions to install or replace them Please have the new batteries and a small Phillips screwdriver at hand before you remove the old ones 1 Turn your product off and turn it over 2 Use the Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the battery cover screw 3 Lift off the battery cover 9 ...

Page 10: ... clip if necessary to remove the old batteries 5 Install the batteries following the markings in the battery compartment Important Be sure that the batteries are installed correctly Wrong polarity may damage the unit CR2032 RESET 3V CR2032 3V 10 ...

Page 11: ...y information that was entered in the built in books may be 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 Battery Precautions Different types of batteries or new and used batteries should not be mixed 11 ...

Page 12: ...echargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision 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 12 ...

Page 13: ...ery 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 13 ...

Page 14: ... around menus or view more text Help is Always at Hand You can view a help message at any screen by pressing HELP Press or to read To exit help press BACK 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 14 ...

Page 15: ...d exercises in your device The main menu contains five tabs Books Learning Exercises Games and Setup Use and to move to another tab Use and to highlight the option you want and press ENTER to select it You can also go directly to a tab by pressing the tab s respective Soft Key 15 ...

Page 16: ...enables you to look up definitions thesaurus entries information about punctuation and style geographical information biographical information and translate common words The Learning tab enables you to access My Vocabulary List and read 16 ...

Page 17: ... Spelling Bee and Flashcards You can try both exercises using English words saved to My Vocabulary List and those found in the SAT Word List 17 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 ...

Page 18: ... Anagrams Hangman Word Train Word Builder Jumble 1 and 2 player Link Four and 1 and 2 player Tic Tac Toe You can also adjust the game settings The Setup tab allows you to access a demonstration and tutorial of how this device works You can also adjust the device settings 18 ...

Page 19: ...Press MENU 2 Press SETUP You can also press or until you reach the Setup menu 3 Press to highlight either Tutorial or View Demo and press ENTER To stop the demonstration or exit from the Tutorial and return to the Setup menu press CLEAR 19 ...

Page 20: ...ure adjust the screen contrast the shutoff time and the type size The shutoff time is how long your product stays on if you forget to turn it off 1 Press MENU 2 Press SETUP You can also press or until you reach the Setup menu 3 Settings will be highlighted Press ENTER to select it 20 ...

Page 21: ...the setting Your changes are automatically saved 6 Press ENTER when done Press CLEAR to return to the Setup menu Learn a New Word Your dictionary comes with a Learn a Word feature to help you increase your vocabulary Each time you turn your dictionary on you can see a random headword 21 ...

Page 22: ...definitions 1 Press MENU 2 Press BOOKS 3 Use or to highlight Dictionary then press ENTER 4 Type a word e g intuition To erase a letter press BACK To type a capital hold CAP and press a letter key To type a number hold FN and press Q P To type a hyphen hold FN and press J 22 ...

Page 23: ...5 Press ENTER to view the definition Press SPACE or to scroll 6 Hold FN and press or to view the next or previous definition 7 Press CLEAR when done Press MENU to go to the main menu 23 ...

Page 24: ...ions Other forms of the word may follow the headword After the definition you may see a list of usage examples 1 Type knowledge 2 Press ENTER Misspelling Words If you enter a misspelled word a list of corrections appears Highlight the word you want and then press ENTER to see its entry 24 ...

Page 25: ...p has multiple forms the different forms appear in a list Simply highlight the form you want and press ENTER to see its entry For example select Dictionary from the Books menu then type resume at the word entry screen Highlight the form you want and press ENTER to see its entry To go back to the Multiple Forms list press BACK 25 ...

Page 26: ...usables Confusables are homonyms homophones and spelling variants that are easy to confuse e g rain reign rein If the word you looked up is a confusable the CONF Soft Key is displayed Press CONF to view the confusables 26 ...

Page 27: ...mation about a word 1 Press MENU 2 Press BOOKS 3 Use or to highlight Franklin Thesaurus then press ENTER 4 Type a word e g complete To erase a letter press BACK To type a capital hold CAP and press a letter key To type a number hold FN and press Q P To type a hyphen hold FN and press J 27 ...

Page 28: ...5 Press ENTER to view the thesaurus entry Press SPACE or to scroll 6 Hold FN and press or to view the next or previous entry 7 Press CLEAR when done Press MENU to go to the main menu 28 ...

Page 29: ...d classmates Synonyms are words that have similar meanings e g happy joyous Antonyms are words that have the opposite meaning of the word being defined e g happy unhappy Classmates are words that are related in some way to the word being defined e g octagon polygon triangle rectangle pentagon 29 ...

Page 30: ...ok up words is by highlighting them in entries or word lists You can then find their definitions thesaurus entries or add them to My Vocabulary List 1 At any text press ENTER to start the highlight To turn the highlight off press BACK 30 ...

Page 31: ...arrow keys to move the highlight to the word you want To Press define the word ENTER view the thesaurus THES add word to LIST 3 Press CLEAR when done Press MENU to go to the main menu 31 My Vocabulary List entry ...

Page 32: ...and other parts of words type an asterisk in a word Each asterisk stands for a series 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 Go to any word entry screen You can access a word entry screen by selecting Dictionary Thesaurus or 5 Language Translator from the Books menu 32 ...

Page 33: ...with s and s To type an asterisk hold down CAP and press 3 Press ENTER 4 Press to move the highlight to the word you want and press ENTER to view its entry 5 Press CLEAR when done Press MENU to go to the main menu 33 ...

Page 34: ...About Punctuation and Style This device contains a book to help you review and learn common rules of punctuation and style 1 Press MENU 2 Press BOOKS 3 Use or to highlight Punctuation Style then press ENTER 34 ...

Page 35: ...4 Use or to highlight the topic you want and press ENTER Use or to highlight a sub topic if needed and press ENTER 5 Press SPACE or to scroll 6 Press CLEAR when done Press MENU to go to the main menu 35 ...

Page 36: ... and historical names of places 1 Press MENU 2 Press BOOKS 3 Use or to highlight Geographical Dictionary then press ENTER Press or to scroll through the list of places You can also type a letter to go to the first place beginning with that letter For example type cor to highlight Coral Gables 36 ...

Page 37: ...4 Press ENTER at any place name to view its entry Press BACK to return to the list 5 Press SPACE or to scroll 6 Press CLEAR when done Press MENU to go to the main menu 37 ...

Page 38: ...nt and historical names of people 1 Press MENU 2 Press BOOKS 3 Use or to highlight Biographical Dictionary then press ENTER Press or to scroll through the list of names You can also type a letter to go to the first word beginning with that letter For example type coro to highlight Coronado 38 ...

Page 39: ...4 Press ENTER at any place name to view its entry Press BACK to return to the list 5 Press SPACE or to scroll 6 Press CLEAR when done Press MENU to go to the main menu 39 ...

Page 40: ...Language Translator Use the 5 language translator to translate words to and from English Spanish French German and Italian 1 Press MENU 2 Press BOOKS 3 Use or to highlight 5 Language Translator then press ENTER 40 ...

Page 41: ...ss a language s respective Soft Key to change the input language 4 Type a word e g place To erase a letter press BACK To type a capital hold CAP and press a letter key To type a number hold FN and press Q P To type a hyphen hold FN and press J 41 ...

Page 42: ...5 Press ENTER to view the translations Press SPACE or to scroll 6 Press CLEAR when done Press MENU to go to the main menu 42 ...

Page 43: ...personal study or review My Vocabulary List is saved between sessions unless your product is reset Adding Words from the Learning Menu 1 Press MENU 2 Press LEARN 3 My Vocabulary List will be highlighted Press ENTER to select it 4 Press or to highlight Add a Word and press ENTER 43 ...

Page 44: ...n done Adding Words from a Word Entry Screen You can add words to My Vocabulary List directly from any word entry screen 1 Press MENU 2 Press BOOKS 3 Use or to highlight Dictionary then press ENTER 4 Type the word you want to add to your word list e g poignant 44 ...

Page 45: ...ss CLEAR to return to the word entry screen Press MENU to go to the main menu Adding Highlighted Words You can also add words to My Vocabulary List from definitions and correction lists First highlight a word and then press LIST Add your word will be highlighted Press ENTER to add the word 45 ...

Page 46: ...ions Add Anyway Cancel and Correction List Highlight the option you want and press ENTER Caution Adding words that are not in this dictionary uses considerably more memory that adding words that are If you add only words that are not in this dictionary My Vocabulary List may contain as few as 10 words 46 ...

Page 47: ...RN 3 My Vocabulary List will be highlighted Press ENTER to select it View List will be highlighted View List Empty will be displayed if either is empty 4 Press ENTER to view the list 5 Highlight a word on the list 6 Press ENTER to view its definition 47 ...

Page 48: ...ry List 1 Press MENU 2 Press LEARN 3 My Vocabulary List will be highlighted Press ENTER to select it 4 Press or to highlight Delete a Word and press ENTER 5 Highlight the word you want to delete and press ENTER to delete that word 48 ...

Page 49: ...ocabulary List 1 Press MENU 2 Press LEARN 3 My Vocabulary List will be highlighted Press ENTER to select it 4 Press or to highlight Erase the List and press ENTER 5 Press Y to erase the list or press N to cancel 49 ...

Page 50: ...line of English grammar topics such as parts of speech phrases clauses the correct usage of punctuation and so on 1 Press MENU 2 Press LEARN 3 Press or to highlight Grammar Guide then press ENTER Each major section is composed of topics and sub topics 50 ...

Page 51: ...d If a topic contains a quiz to help you review the rules described in that topic the QUIZ Soft Key will be displayed Press QUIZ to begin the quiz Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the quiz To exit the quiz press BACK 7 Press FN or to view the next or previous topic 8 Press BACK to return to the list of topics 9 Press CLEAR or MENU when done 51 ...

Page 52: ... List The SAT Word List is available to you to review and learn English words like those you might find on the Scholastic Aptitude Test 1 Press MENU 2 Press LEARN 3 Press or to highlight SAT Word List then press ENTER 52 ...

Page 53: ...gh the SAT Word List You can also type a letter to go to the first word beginning with that letter For example type gre to highlight gregarious Press ENTER at any word to view its definition Press BACK to return to the list 53 ...

Page 54: ...ary Spelling Bee 1 Press MENU 2 Press EXER You can choose My Spelling Bee which uses words from My Vocabulary List or SAT Spelling Bee which uses words from the SAT Word List 3 Press or to highlight the one you want then press ENTER A word will flash on the screen for you to spell 54 ...

Page 55: ... word you just saw and press ENTER to see if you spelled it right 5 Press ENTER to see the definition of the word Press BACK to return to Spelling Bee 6 Press SPACE for a new word 7 Press CLEAR or MENU when done 55 ...

Page 56: ...s from My Vocabulary List or SAT Flashcards which uses words from the SAT Word List 3 Press or to highlight the one you want then press ENTER A word will appear on the screen for you to study or define If needed press ENTER to see the definition Press BACK to return to Flashcards 56 ...

Page 57: ...4 Press SPACE for a new word 5 Press CLEAR or MENU when done 57 ...

Page 58: ... from Changing Game Settings Before you play you can choose the source of the words the skill level the language and whether or not graphics will be used 1 Press MENU 2 Press GAMES 3 Hold down CAP and press to highlight Game Settings then press ENTER 58 ...

Page 59: ...hics Words chooses the source of the words All of them My Vocabulary List Enter your own Learn a Word List or SAT Word List Skill determines how easy or difficult a game is 5 Use or to change the setting s you want 6 Press ENTER when done 59 ...

Page 60: ...to the game of your choice and press ENTER Getting Help in the Games During any game you can read instructions by pressing HELP You can get a hint by holding CAP and pressing or reveal the game word by pressing Note If you reveal the game word you lose the round 60 ...

Page 61: ...urrent time and date You can save two times Home time and World time 1 Press ORG Press CLOCK to toggle between Home time and World time 2 Press ENTER to set the time and date 3 Use or to scroll through the options in the highlighted field 61 ...

Page 62: ...4 Use or to move to another field 5 Press ENTER when done Press CLEAR to exit without saving the settings 6 Set the World time the same way you set the Home time 62 ...

Page 63: ... telephone numbers and addresses in the databank The total number of names you can add depends on the size of each entry 1 Press ORG and then press DATA 2 Highlight Add an Entry and then press ENTER 3 Type a name and press ENTER 4 Type a phone number and press ENTER 63 ...

Page 64: ... FN and press J 5 Type a postal address or e mail address and press ENTER To type an hold FN and press M Viewing or Editing Entries 1 Press ORG and then press DATA 2 Highlight View XX entries XX free and then press ENTER 3 To edit an entry highlight it and press ENTER Type your changes Use to move the cursor use BACK to delete 64 ...

Page 65: ...ss BACK to cancel your changes Deleting Entries 1 Press ORG and then press DATA 2 Highlight Delete an Entry and then press ENTER 3 Highlight the entry you want to delete and press ENTER 4 To delete all databank entries highlight Erase the List in the Databank Menu and then press ENTER Press Y to erase all databank entries or N to cancel the deletion 65 ...

Page 66: ...assword in a safe separate location If you lose or forget the password you will be able to use the databank again only by removing the batteries from your device which will permanently erase all the information stored in the databank 1 Press ORG and then press DATA 2 Highlight Set Password and then press ENTER 66 ...

Page 67: ...rsor use BACK to delete 4 Press C to confirm or CLEAR to cancel the password The password you set will be requested the first time that the databank is used during a session 5 To change the password repeat Steps 1 4 To remove a password press ENTER at the blank password screen 67 ...

Page 68: ...ORG and then press CALC 2 Type a number Note Q P will type numbers 0 9 automatically You can type up to 10 digits To type a decimal press G To change the sign of a number press Z 3 Press a math function key 4 Type another number 68 ...

Page 69: ...5 Press ENTER To repeat the calculation press ENTER again To Calculate Press reciprocals A squares D percentages F square roots S negative numbers Z 6 Press CLEAR to clear the current calculations 69 ...

Page 70: ...r 2 To add the number on the screen to the number stored in memory press X M To subtract the number on the screen from the number stored in memory press C M M indicates the number is stored in memory 3 To retrieve the number from memory press V MR 4 To clear the memory press B MC 70 ...

Page 71: ...Using the Metric Converter 1 Press ORG and then press CONV 2 Use to select a conversion category e g Weights 3 Select a conversion e g grams ounces 71 ...

Page 72: ...umber after one of the units Note Q P will type numbers 0 9 automatically Press or to move between the lines Press BACK to delete a number 5 Press ENTER to convert 6 Press CLEAR to clear the current conversion 72 ...

Page 73: ...e 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 Press or to move between the lines Use BACK to delete a number 4 Press ENTER to convert 5 Press CLEAR to clear the current conversion 73 ...

Page 74: ...en 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 74 ...

Page 75: ...rning Pressing the reset button with more than light pressure may permanently disable your product In addition resetting the product erases settings and information entered in its built in books RESET 75 ...

Page 76: ...ize 130 5 x 99 5 x 13 5 mm Weight 135 g 2002 2006 Franklin Electronic Publishers Inc Burlington N J 08016 4907 U S A All rights reserved 1995 2005 by Merriam Webster Incorporated All rights reserved U S Patents 4 830 618 4 891 775 5 113 340 5 203 705 5 218 536 5 295 070 5 396 606 5 497 474 5 627 726 5 895 463 ISBN 1 59074 365 2 76 ...

Page 77: ...into the trash bin 77 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 batteries ...

Page 78: ...ponsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency e...

Page 79: ...paration between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an 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...

Page 80: ...EMEDY FRANKLIN WARRANTS TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER THAT THIS PRODUCT WILL BE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF ONE 1 YEAR FROM THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE AS EVIDENCED BY A COPY OF THE SALES RECEIPT THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGE DUE TO ACTS OF GOD ACCIDENT MISUSE ABUSE NEGLIGENCE MODIFICATION UNSUITABLE ENVIRONMENT OR IMPROPER MAINTENANCE THE SOLE OBLIGA...

Page 81: ...RRANTY THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU CERTAIN RIGHTS YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT MAY VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY EXPRESSLY RECITED ABOVE THIS FRANKLIN PRODUCT IS PROVIDED ON AN AS IS BASIS WITHOUT ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABLE QUALITY MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ...

Page 82: ...IT LOST OR CORRUPTED DATA OR OTHER COMMERCIAL OR ECONOMIC LOSS EVEN IF FRANKLIN HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR EVEN IF OTHERWISE FORESEEABLE FRANKLIN IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CLAIMS BY A THIRD PARTY FRANKLIN S MAXIMUM AGGREGATE LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID FOR THE PRODUCT AS EVIDENCED BY THE SALES RECEIPT SOME STATES JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR L...

Page 83: ...product transportation charges prepaid to Franklin Electronic Publishers Inc Attn Service Department One Franklin Plaza Burlington NJ 08016 4907 If you return a Franklin product please include your name address telephone number a brief description of the defect and a copy of your sales receipt as proof of your original date of purchase You must also write the RMA prominently on the package if you ...

Page 84: ...ects in materials or workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase It will be repaired or replaced with an equivalent product at Franklin s option free of charge for any defect in workmanship or materials during that time This warranty explicitly excludes defects due to misuse accidental damage or wear and tear This warranty does not affect the consumer s statutory rights 84 ...

Page 85: ...t Franklin s option free of charge for any defect in workmanship or materials during that time Products purchased outside the United States the European Union and Switzerland that are returned under warranty should 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 explicit...

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