Franklin BDS-6100 - Manuals

7 1.5 Using the Main Menu Press menü to access the main menu at any screens to quickly take you to different books and exercises in your device. The main menu contains five tabs: Books , Learn , Exercises , Organizer and Settings . Use / to move to another tab. Use / to select the option you want an...

8 1.6 Key Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 9 1. Turns on or off.2. Goes to the main menu.3. Reset button4. Soft keys – Hold FN and then press F1 to F6 that corresponds to the functional label at the bottom of the screen. Note: In this user’s guide, the key combination i...

9 1.6 Key Guide 13. Selects accent for characters.14. Changes the size of screen type.15. Clears all entries. 16. Types a space.17. Direction keys – Moves up ( ), down ( ), left ( ) or right ( ).18. Scrolls up or down one screen at a time.19. At a word entry screen, types a “?” to stand for an unkno...

10 1.7 Browsing in the Device Browsing in a List PONS Englisch - Deutsch translate E-D Word Idiom Example Colloca. List Preview Conj List Preview Conj List Preview Conj List Preview Conj translate translation translation table translator transliterate transliteration translucence translucent F1 F2 F...

11 PONS Englisch - Deutsch translate E-D Word Idiom Example Colloca. List Preview Conj List Preview Conj List Preview Conj List Preview Conj translate translation translation table translator transliterate transliteration translucence translucent F1 F2 F3 F4 E-D AM trn ’ s-] I. vt1. (change language...

12 2. Quick Guide to Product Features 2.1 Dictionaries and Searching The table shows the possible ways for searching with each dictionary in the device. For details, refer to the sections in this user’s guide indicated in the table (for example, 3.1 means referring to section 3.1 Using Global Search...

13 Other Dictionary Features Features Sections Spelling corrections 3.4 Looking up inflections or conjugations 3.6 Looking up words in a dictionary entry 3.9 Viewing confusables of a word 3.7 Viewing usage examples of a word 3.8 Saving words for further study or review 3.10, 4.4 Viewing search histo...

14 2.3 Other Useful Features Features Sections Creating your own dictionaries 4.5 Finding translations of useful phrases 4.2 Making references to grammar guides 4.3 Improving your knowledge in business English and learning the business customs in various countries 4.1 Improving your knowledge in for...

15 3. BOOKS Menu 3.1 Using Global Search Global Search allows searching for all words, examples and phrases saved in the dictionaries. You can use multiple words for searching. 1. To access Global Search, press / to select Global Search in the Books menu and then press eingabe . • Or press Globale S...

16 D-S PONS German-Spanish Dictionary E-D PONS English-German Dictionary OxT Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus OxD Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary F-D PONS French-German Dictionary I-D PONS Italian-German Dictionary S-D PONS Spanish-German Dictionary • Press FN + PREVIEW to preview the entries while y...

17 3.2 Using the Dictionaries The following instructions apply to the dictionaries in the Books menu. Note: The functions described below may not be available to all dictionaries or at all times. 1. To access a dictionary, press / to select the dictionary you want in the Books menu and then press ei...

18 Using Soft Keys Soft key functions are represented by the labels displayed along the bottom of the screen. These labels change to reflect the various functions available in different features of the device. Press FN + F1 to F6 that corresponds to the label. Soft Keys Features CLOSE Closes the cur...

19 RANGE Refines searches by multiple words. Press / to select an option from the menu and then press eingabe . All = Look for entries with the search words, whenever they appear. Items following specified order = Look for entries with the search words, in the order as you typed. Input words are in ...

20 3.3 Searching Idioms, Usage Examples and Collocations You may refine your searches to show only entries containing idioms, usage examples or collocations in Global Search and dictionaries. 1. In Global Search or dictionaries, press FN + / to select ‘Idiom’, ‘Example’ or ‘Collocation’ (if availabl...

21 3.4 Misspelling Words If the letters you type do not find a match in the list, your word is misspelled or not in the dictionaries. A list of possible spelling corrections is displayed. Press / to select the entry you want and then press eingabe . 3.5 Uncertain Spellings If you are uncertain about...

22 3.6 Inflections/Conjugations Inflected Form Searching The device is equipped with a smart system to retrieve results from an inflected word. For example, when you type “ate”, the device will retrieve results from the word “eat”. For a word with multiple parts of speech (e.g. the word “record” is ...

23 3.7 Confusable Words Confusables are homonyms, homophones and spelling variants that are easy to confuse. When the word you looked up has confusables, the function label CONF appears. Press FN + CONF to view the confusables. 3.8 Usage Examples Many entries in the dictionaries contain also usage e...

24 3.9 Highlighting Words Another way to look up words in the dictionaries is by highlighting them in an entry. Note: this feature may not be available on all screens. 1. At a text screen supporting word selection, press eingabe . • If the first word on the screen is highlighted, this feature is sup...

25 3.10 Adding Words to My Word List As you explore new words, save them in My Word List for further study or review. 1. In a dictionary, type a word you want to look up and add to the word list. 2. Press FN + LIST. • A pop-up menu appears. Globale Suche ALL-ALL Wort Idiom Beisp. Colloca. Liste Vors...

26 3.11 K-Rules in DUDEN - Die deutsche Rechtschreibung Dictionary The DUDEN dictionary in the device contains further explanations on the spelling rules (K-rules). When a K-rule is available in an entry, you will see something like K 72 (72 stands for the rule number). To view the rule: 1. Press ei...

27 3.12 Hints on Inputting Words The following instructions apply to all entry screens where word input is allowed. Note: Some entry screens may allow only certain types of character inputs. Inputs Methods Capital letters (e.g. A, E) Hold and press a letter key. Accents (e.g. é, î) Type a letter (e....

28 3.13 Viewing Downloaded Dictionaries Your device is not limited to the dictionaries it comes with. Additional dictionaries can be downloaded from Franklin’s website and installed in the device. Select this option in the Books menu to access the downloaded dictionaries. If multiple dictionaries ar...

29 4. LEARN Menu 4.1 PONS Business Englisch The guide contains a large collection of essential English guides for business. It is divided into three sections: Businessprachführer Englisch, Überlebenswortschatz und Business Knigge and Business Englisch Wörterbuch. Accessing the Guide 1. In the Learn ...

30 Using Businessprachführer Englisch 1. In Businessprachführer Englisch, press / to select a main topic and then press eingabe . Businessprachführer Englisch E-D Main Ratschläge für ReisendeDas Wichtigste in KürzeTelefonierenE-KommunikationReisevorbereitungenUnterwegsUnterkunftGastronomieIn der Sta...

31 Using Überlebenswortschatz und Business Knigge 1. In Überlebenswortschatz und Business Knigge, press / to select a country and then press eingabe . Businessprachführer Englisch E-D Main Ratschläge für ReisendeDas Wichtigste in KürzeTelefonierenE-KommunikationReisevorbereitungenUnterwegsUnterkunft...

32 Using Business Englisch Wörterbuch 1. In the Wörterbuch, press / to select a word.• Alternatively, type in the search box to look for a word. 2. Press FN + DICT to view definition of the selected word. • To change the language of the headwords, press FN + TOGGLE. Playing Games in Wörterbuch 1. In...

33 4.2 Phrasebook 1. In the Learn menu, press / to select Phrasebook and then press eingabe . • The phrases are grouped into several categories in your selected message language. 2. Press / to select a category.• The phrases in your selected category show on the right of the screen. • If you want to...

34 Searching for a Phrase Instead of browsing through the phrases, you can directly type a keyword to start searching and to yield phrase(s) with the keyword. If your search returns no matches, try other forms of the word, including the root word, if you have typed the inflected form. Accents must b...

35 4.3 Grammar Guides Your device includes essential grammar lessons with quizzes. 1. In the Learn menu, press / to select Grammar Guide and then press eingabe . 2. Press / to select a version and then press eingabe . 3. Press / to select the topic you want to study and then press eingabe . • Repeat...

36 4.4 My Word List As you explore new words, save them in My Word List for further study or review. Adding Words to My Word List 1. In the Learn menu, press / to select My Word List and then press eingabe . 2. Press FN + ADD. • You are promoted to Global Search of the device. 3. In Global Search, t...

37 Grouping Entries In My Word List, you can add words to selected groups for efficient look- up or study. 1. In My Word List, press / to select an entry. 2. Press FN + GROUP. 3. Press / to select ‘Add xxx to Group’ and then press eingabe . ‘xxx’ stands for the current word. 4. A list of groups show...

40 4.5 Personal Dictionary Use the Personal Dictionary to create your own dictionaries on the device. You can copy them to your PC for further editing. Creating Dictionaries on the Device 1. In the Learn menu, press / to select Personal Dictionary and then press eingabe . 2. Press FN + NEW to create...

41 Viewing Personal Dictionaries 1. In the Learn menu, press / to select Personal Dictionary and then press eingabe . 2. Press / in the dictionary selection screen to select the one you want and then press eingabe . 3. Press / to select the entry you want to view and press eingabe . • You can also t...

42 4.6 Search History The device stores the most recently browsed entries in the dictionaries. Viewing History 1. In the Learn menu, press / to select History and then press eingabe . • Or, press FN + for direct access. 2. Press / to select an entry and then press eingabe . Editing History Use the f...

43 5. EXERCISES Menu 5.1 Creating User Names A user name must be created before starting the exercises. Maximum 10 user names can be created. The user names are common for use in all exercises. 1. In the Exercises menu, press / to select an exercise (e.g. Audio Dictation) and then press eingabe . Au...

44 5.2 Audio Dictation In Audio Dictation, a word is read out in the language you have selected. You have to spell the word. 1. In Audio Dictation, press / to select a user name and then press eingabe . • See 5.1 Creating User Names. • For a new user to the exercise, see Changing the Settings at the...

45 Changing the Settings To change the settings of the exercise, press FN + SETTING. For a new user to the exercise, the settings menu will show automatically before the exercise starts. 1. In the setting menu, press / to select an option and then press . Press / to change the settings in the pop-up...

46 5.3 Phrase Builder In Phrase Builder, you have to arrange the words of a sentence in the correct order. 1. In Phrase Builder, press / to select a user name and then press eingabe . • See 5.1 Creating User Names. • For a new user to the exercise, see Changing the Settings at the end of this sectio...

48 5.4 Picture Card Game In Picture Card Game, you match words with pictures. 1. In Picture Card Game, press / to select a user name and then press eingabe . • See 5.1 Creating User Names. • For a new user to the exercise, see Changing the Settings at the end of this section. 2. Press / or / (when a...

49 Changing the Settings To change the setting of the exercise, press FN + SETTING. For a new user to the exercise, the settings menu will show automatically before the exercise starts. 1. In the setting menu, press / to select an option and then press . Press / to change the settings in the pop-up ...

50 5.5 Pronunciation Trainer In Pronunciation Trainer, you learn rules in English pronunciations and practise your own skills by comparing with native voices. There are five modules:• Sounds of English: Learn basic pronunciation rules.• Stress and Rhythm: Learn rules in stress and rhythm.• Mischief ...

52 Using Pronunciation Practice 1. In Pronunciation Trainer, press / to select Pronunciation Practice and then press eingabe . 2. Press / to select a word for practice. • Alternatively, type to look for a word in the word list. 3. Press FN + LISTEN or to hear the word pronounced. 4. You can record y...

53 5.6 Reading Comprehension In Reading Comprehension, you fill in the missing words while reading an English passage. 1. In Reading Comprehension, press / to select a user name and then press eingabe . • See 5.1 Creating User Names. • For a new user to the exercise, see Changing the Settings at the...

54 Changing the Settings To change the setting of the exercise, press FN + SETTING. For a new user to the exercise, the settings menu will show automatically before the exercise starts. 1. In the setting menu, press / to select an option and then press . Press / to change the settings in the pop-up ...

55 5.7 Exercise Review In Exercise Review, you can check the latest scores and current skill levels in all exercises. 1. In the Exercises menu, press / to select Exercise Review and then press eingabe . 2. Press FN + USER to select a user and review his/her scores and skill levels. • Press / and the...

56 6. ORGANIZER Menu 6.1 Music Player This device can play mp3 files stored in the device or on a microSD card (if inserted). Music Player E A S D F G 1. Song 1.mp3 3:14 2. Song 2.mp3 2:59 3. Song 3.mp3 4:30 00:15 Q W R T Z Progress bar Volume level Playlist Adding Files to the Playlist 1. In the Or...

57 • Press E ( ) / R ( ) to skip to the previous or next file. • Press T ( ) / Z ( ) to scan backward or forward within a file. Press Q ( ) to resume normal playback. 3. Press W ( ) to stop the playback. Editing Playlist • Press A (+) to add new files to the playlist. See Adding Files to the Playlis...

58 6.2 Using the Calendar The Calendar lets you check months and days and use as a scheduler. Viewing the Calendar 1. In the Organizer menu, press / to select Calendar and then press eingabe . 2. To change day within a month, use the direction keys.• To change month, press D (SHIFT) until the curren...

59 Adding Schedules from the Schedule List 1. In the Calendar, press S (LIST). 2. Press A (NEW) in the schedule list. 3. Input appropriate information in the available fields.• Press / to shift between fields. • Press when required to open a pop-up menu. This includes selecting the type of event and...

60 • EDIT: Edits the current schedule. Make necessary changes and then press FN + SAVE. Using a Password You can use a password to prevent unauthorized access. See 6.11 Organizer Password for details. Time Setting In the Calendar, press A (SET TIME). Note: By time setting in the calendar, you are ac...

61 6.3 Using the Calculator 1. In the Organizer menu, press / to select Calculator and then press eingabe . 2. Type a number.• You can type up to 14 digits. To type a decimal, press G (.). To change the sign of a number, press Y (+/-). 3. Press a math function key. 4. Type another number. 5. Press e...

62 6.4 Using the Clock 1. In the Organizer menu, press / to select Clock and then press eingabe . • The clock shows the times and dates of both local and world cities. Setting the Clock 1. In the Clock, press A (SET TIME). 2. Press / to move between fields. • Date / Time: Press once and then press /...

63 6.5 Using the Alarm You can have five alarm settings. Setting the alarm 1. In the Organizer menu, press / to select Alarm and then press eingabe . • The current alarm settings (Alarm 1-5) show on the screen. 2. Press / to select one of the settings and then press eingabe (or press A (SET)). 3. Pr...

65 6.7 Using Voice Memo Making Recordings 1. In the Organizer menu, press / to select Voice Memo and then press eingabe . 2. Press A (RECORD) to start recording. • To pause recording, press A (PAUSE). Press A (GO ON) to resume. 3. Press S (STOP) when done. Listening to Recordings 1. In Voice Memo, p...

66 6.8 Metric Converter 1. In the Organizer menu, press / to select Conversions and then press eingabe . 2. Press / to select Metric Converter and then press eingabe . 3. Press / to select a conversion category and then press eingabe . 4. In the selected category, press / to select a measurement uni...

67 6.9 Currency Converter 1. In the Organizer menu, press / to select Conversions and then press eingabe . 2. Press / to select Currency Converter and then press eingabe . 3. Press / to select a currency. 4. Input numbers for conversion.• Press G (.) for a decimal. As you type the numbers, the equiv...

68 6.10 Using Countdown Timer 1. In the Organizer menu, press / to select Countdown Timer and then press eingabe . 2. Input values with the number keys. • Press / to shift between fields. 3. Press D (MUSIC). • You are prompted to select a sound file as the alarm tone. Use the direction and A (SAVE) ...

69 6.11 Organizer Password The password is applicable to Calendar and Voice Memo to prevent unauthorized access. Creating a password 1. In the Organizer menu, press / to select Organizer Password and then press eingabe . • You are asked to proceed to password setting. Press / to select ‘Yes’ and the...

70 7. SETTINGS Menu 7.1 Display Settings 1. In the Settings menu, press / to select Display Settings and then press eingabe . 2. Press / to shift between settings. • Font size: Determines the size of screen type.• Dotted line: Determines if dotted lines show on the screen. 3. Press / to select the o...

72 7.6 Host Information This menu shows the host ID, program version and data version. 1. In the Settings menu, press / to select Host Information and then press eingabe . 2. Press esc to exit. 7.7 Default Settings This menu lets you perform soft or hard reset of the device. 1. In the Settings menu,...

73 8. General Controls 8.1 Headphone Jack The headphone jack is located on the left of the device for 3.5 mm, 35 ohm impedance stereo headphones. Caution: Monophonic headphones will not work with this unit. 8.2 USB Port The USB port is located on the right of the device for a mini-USB 2.0 compatible...

74 8.4 Adjusting Sound Volume Press FN + / to show the volume control menu. Press / to adjust the volume. When done, press / to select ‘OK’ and then press eingabe . Volume 1 OK Cancel 8.5 Changing Size of Screen Type Press repeatedly to change the size of the screen type. 8.6 Help is Always at Hand ...

75 9. PC Connections 9.1 Connecting to a PC Your device has a built-in USB port and can be connected to your desktop or laptop PC with a USB cable. 1. Turn on your device. 2. Connect the wide end of a USB cable to a USB port on your PC and the smaller end to the USB port on your device. 3. You are a...

77 9.3 Copying Files to Your Device You can transfer data to the device from your PC or save copies of your data to another location on your PC to backup important information. 1. Make sure your device is connected to your PC.• See 9.1 Connecting to a PC for more information. 2. On your PC, use Wind...

79 10. Additional Information 10.1 Specifications Model: BDS-6100 Language Learning Library Battery: Built-in rechargeable lithium polymer• Voltage: 3.7V• Capacity: 700mAh• Type: Li-Polymer • Model no.: PL-304360 Size: 140 x 83 x 18 mm Weight: 202 g ISBN: 978-1-59074-645-5 ©2002-2011 Franklin Electr...

81 10.3 Recycling and Disposal Device Disposal This device should be disposed through your local electronic product recycling system - do not throw in the trash bin. Packaging Disposal Please save this User’s Guide and all packing materials, as they contain important information. In case of disposal...