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    User ’s Guide BES-1240 T alking Spanish-English Dictionary[...]

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    READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT BEFORE USING THE ELECTRONIC REFERENCE. YOUR USE OF THE ELECTRONIC REFERENCE DEEMS THA T YOU ACCEPT THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THESE TERMS, YOU MA Y RETURN THIS P ACKAGE WITH PURCHASE RECEIPT TO THE DEALER FROM WHICH YOU PURCHASED THE ELECTRONIC REFERENCE AND YOUR PURCHASE PRICE WILL BE REFUNDED. [...]

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    Pronounces words aloud. Opens the Dynamic Pronunciation Guide. Goes to the word entry screen. At the word entry screen, changes the input language. Shows the Games menu. Lets you use your word list, change settings, or view a demonstration. Shows help messages. T urns the dictionary on or off. Shifts the keys to type capital letters. Erases a lette[...]

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    Before you start, you should install new batteries and adjust the screen contrast. Note : Replace the batteries when the screen contrast is too light even after adjustment. When you remove batteries, stored information is erased. 1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the unit. 2. Install four AAA batteries. 3. Press . The first tim[...]

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    ✓ Seeing a Demonstration Y ou can see a brief demonstration by first pressing LIST and then pressing until you see Demonstration . Then press ENTER to see the demonstration. T o stop the demonstration, press CLEAR . ✓ Changing the Message Language Y ou can change the message language from English to Spanish, or vice versa, any time you want. Fi[...]

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    It’s easy to look up the English translation of Spanish words with your dictionary . Let’s learn how . 1. Press CLEAR. 2. Press DICT , if necessary , to go to the Spanish word entry screen. 3. T ype a word. For example, type mañana . T o erase letters, use BACK . T o type an accent, type the letter , then press or to cycle through the availabl[...]

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    6 Looking up an English Word It’s just as easy to look up the Spanish translation of English words with your dictionary . Let’s learn how . 1. Press CLEAR. 2. Press DICT , if necessary , to go to the English word entry screen. 3. T ype a word. For example, type apple . T o erase letters, use BACK . T o type a space, press . T o type a capital l[...]

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    If you misspell a word, the dictionary automatically shows you a list of spelling corrections. 1. Press CLEAR. 2. Press DICT , if necessary , to go to the English word entry screen. 3. T ype a misspelled word. For example, type jiraph . 4. Press ENTER. Press DOWN , if necessary , to highlight the correct word. 5. Press SPEAK to hear the word. T o h[...]

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    If you want to learn the translation of a word that you see in a definition, you can highlight the word and then jump to its definition. 1. Press CLEAR. 2. Press DICT , if necessary , to go to the English word entry screen. 3. T ype a word. For example, type here . 4. Press ENTER. 5. Press ENTER again to start the highlight. T o turn off the highli[...]

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    Confusables are words that are spelled or sound alike that people often confuse. Note : Confusables are only available for English words and are listed in entries following the Spanish translation. 1. Press CLEAR. 2. Press DICT , if necessary , to go to the English word entry screen. 3. T ype peace and then press ENTER. 4. Press to scroll until you[...]

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    Conjugations show how a verb changes depending on its subject and tense. Note :A brief overview of conjugations is available for verbs and is listed in entries following the translation. 1. Press CLEAR. 2. Press DICT , if necessary , to go to the Spanish word entry screen. 3. T ype tener and then press ENTER. 4. Press to scroll until you see the he[...]

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    The Dynamic Pronunciation Guide is a tool to help you learn how to say a word by hearing all the individual sounds that make up a word. This tool is available for both English and Spanish words. 1. Press CLEAR. 2. Press DICT , if necessary , to go to the Spanish word entry screen. 3. T ype perro and then press ENTER. 4. Press PHONICS. The word you [...]

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    Y ou can save as many as 80 total words for study and review in separate English and Spanish word lists. Y ou can add words to the lists that are not found in this dictionary , but they take up more space. T o Add a Word to Y our List 1. Press CLEAR. 2. Press LIST . 3. Press or until you see Add a Word. English or Spanish is marked. Press or to swi[...]

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    Y ou can also type a word, press ENTER to see the definition and then press LIST . Note : Y ou can also add highlighted words in definitions or spelling correction lists. T o learn how to highlight a word in a definition, see “Jumping to a Word” on page 8. 3. Press ENTER to add the word. T o See and Hear Y our Words 1. Press LIST . 2. Press or [...]

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    T o Erase a Word 1. Press LIST . 2. Press or to see Erase a Word . English or Spanish is marked. Press or to switch lists. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Press or to highlight a word. 5. Press ENTER to erase the highlighted word or press BACK to cancel. T o Erase Y our Entire List 1. Press LIST . 2. Press or to see Erase List . English or Spanish is marked. Pr[...]

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    The dictionary can pronounce any headword or highlighted word. Just press the SPEAK key whenever you want to hear a word. T o adjust the volume, turn the volume control wheel on the side of the dictionary . Y ou can plug headphones into the headphone jack on the other side to listen by yourself. T ry this example. 1. Press CLEAR. 2. Press DICT , if[...]

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    Y our dictionary has five fun word games. Y ou can choose a skill level ( Easy or Hard ), which game words ( All or Y our List ) to use, and what language ( English or Spanish ) to use. 1. Press GAMES. 2. T o change the skill level, press or to see Skill Level and then press or to switch between settings. Y our current choice is marked. 3. T o chan[...]

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    Hangman Hangman challenges you to guess a mystery word, indicated by ?s, one letter at a time. 1. Press GAMES, if needed. 2. Press or to see Hangman and then press ENTER. 3. T ype letters you think are in the word. 4. T o give up and reveal the word, press . 5. T o see the definition of the word, press ENTER. T o go back to the game, press BACK . 6[...]

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    6. Press ENTER to see the definition of the word. T o go back to the game, press BACK . 7. Press to play a new round. Flashcards Flashcards flashes words for you to learn the translation of. 1. Press GAMES, if needed. 2. Use or to see Flashcards and then press ENTER. 3. Press SPEAK to hear the word. 4. Press ENTER to see the definition of the word.[...]

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    4. Press to give up and reveal the answer . 5. Press to play a new round. Word T rain In Word T rain , your challenge is to beat the computer as you take turns trying to make a word by adding one letter at a time. Winning words have to be at least four letters long. 1. Press GAMES, if needed. 2. Press or to see Word Train and then press ENTER. 3. W[...]

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    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. W arning : Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by[...]

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    21 Except as specifically provided herein, Franklin makes no warranty of any kind, express or implied, with respect to this product. Limited W arranty (EU and Switzerland) This product, excluding batteries and liquid crystal display (LCD), is guaranteed by Franklin for a period of two years from the date of purchase. It will be repaired or replaced[...]

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    LIMITED W ARRANTY , DISCLAIMER OF W ARRANTIES AND LIMITED REMEDY (A) LIMITED W ARRANTY . FRANKLIN WARRANTS TO THE ORIGINAL END USER THA T FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE ORIGINAL DA TE OF PURCHASE AS EVIDENCED BY A COPY OF YOUR RECEIPT , YOUR FRANKLIN PRODUCT SHALL BE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN MA TERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP . THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOE[...]

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    Model: BES-1240 T alking Spanish-English Dictionary • Dimensions : 2.4 x 10 x 15.7 cm • Weight : 7 oz • Batteries : 4 AAA, 1.5-volt • Screen size : 17 x 79 continuous pixel Cleaning, Storage, Problems T o clean this spelling corrector , spray a mild glass cleaner onto a cloth and wipe its surface. Don't spray liquids directly on the sp[...]