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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the
NYT-540MW,
New York Times® PageMark®
Dictionary
. The NYT-540MW is a terrific
reference where you can look up thousands of
definitions in Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary.
In addition to finding definitions, use the
device to view “On This Day” information
from
The New York Times®
Learning Network
web site. In “On This Day”, you can read about
notable events for any date throughout
the year, including historic birthdays and
obituaries.
If you aren’t sure about how to spell a word,
Franklin’s phonetic spell correction can help
you. Save words you want to remember in
My
Word List
. You can also play any of Franklin’s
nine games to help you learn vocabulary.
Your NYT-540MW also includes a clock
which keeps both home and world times, a
calculator, metric and currency converters,
and a databank where you can store names
and phone numbers.
Battery Precautions
Your NYT-540MW is powered by one CR-2016,
3-volt lithium battery.
• 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
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 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) Bookmark
2) Screen
3) Battery Compartment
4) Dictionary/Power Key
5) Main Keys
6) Function Keys
7) Navigation Keys
Key Guide
Main Keys
(DICTIONARY - ON/OFF) When the
device is off, turns it on. When the
device is on, goes to the dictionary
word entry screen or looks up a
word’s dictionary entry. Press and
hold the button for a few seconds to
turn the device off.
(CLOCK) Cycles through the home
time, world time and “On This Day”
information for the current date.
(GAMES) Goes to the Games menu.
(CALCULATOR) Toggles between the
calculator and converters.
(DATABANK) Goes to the databank.
Function Keys
Backs up, erases a letter, or turns off
the highlight in text.
Looks up a word, selects an item,
or begins a highlight in text. In the
calculator or converter, performs a
calculation.
NYT-540MW
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User’s Guide
PageMark® Dictionary
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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