Franklin BDS-7100 - Manual

7 1.4 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 six tabs: Books , Learn , Exercises , Organizer, Entertainment and Settings . Use / to select a tab and then press eingabe . In the ...

9 1.5 Key Guide 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 unknown letter in a word. 20. Enters a word, selects an item, submits a response or begins selectio...

10 1.6 Browsing in the Device Browsing in a List Browsing in an Entry Press / to scroll up or down one screen at a time.In a screen, press / to highlight an option and press eingabe to select the highlighted option. Press / to scroll up or down one line at a time Press / to scroll up or down one scr...

11 Reverting Back • At any screen, press menü to go back to the main menu. • Press esc to cancel the current operation and revert back to the last working prompt, screen or menu. 1.7 Product Registration Visit www.franklin.com for product registration. Press + / to jump to the top or the bottom of a...

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, 4.7 Viewing search histo...

14 2.3 Other Useful Features Features Sections Creating your own dictionaries 4.8 Finding translations of useful phrases 4.3 Making references to grammar guides 4.4 Improving your knowledge in business English and learning the business customs in various countries 4.1 Training your listening skills ...

15 3. BOOKS Menu 3.1 Using Global Search Global Search allows searching for all words 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 FN + BÜCHER on the top row ...

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 Vis PONS Das große Bildwörterbuch • Press PREVIEW t...

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. For instructions on using the visual dictionary, see 3.11 Using PONS Das große Bildwörterbuch . 1. To ac...

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 F1 to F6 that correspond to the labels. Soft Keys Features CLOSE Closes the current ...

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 + / (or press F5/ F6) to select ‘Idiom’, ‘Example’ or ‘Colloca...

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 CONF to view the confusables. 3.8 Usage Examples Many entries in the dictionaries contain also usage exampl...

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 LIST.• A pop-up menu appears. 3. Press / to select an option, and then press eingabe . • Add xx...

27 • To enter a number, press FN + a number key. • If necessary, press ZOOM repeatedly to zoom in or out the diagram. In an enlarged diagram, press the direction keys, if necessary, to move around. • Press or to hear the entry pronounced in the source or target language, respectively. 6. When done, ...

28 Exercises The PONS Das große Bildwörterbuch contains also exercises. You may select matching words or pronunciations with the images. 1. In a dictionary entry, press EXER. 2. Press / to select a game and then press eingabe . • You see or hear a word according to the game selected. 3. Press the nu...

29 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....

30 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...

31 4. LEARN Menu 4.1 PONS Business Englisch The guide contains a large collection of essential English guides for business. It is divided into two sections: Businessprachführer Englisch and Überlebenswortschatz und Business Knigge. Accessing the Guide 1. In the Learn menu, press / to select PONS Bus...

32 Using Businessprachführer Englisch 1. In Businessprachführer Englisch, press / to select a main topic and then press eingabe . 2. Press / to select a sub-topic.• To return to the list of main topics, press CATEGORY.• Press PREV or NEXT to view the list of sub-topics in the previous or next main t...

33 Using Überlebenswortschatz und Business Knigge 1. In Überlebenswortschatz und Business Knigge, press / to select a country and then press eingabe . 2. Press / to select a topic.• Press COUNTRY to return to the list of countries.• Press PREV or NEXT to view the list of topics in the previous or ne...

34 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 DICT to view definition of the selected word. • To change the language of the headwords, press TOGGLE. Playing Games in Wörterbuch 1. In Wörterbuc...

35 4.2 PONS Sprachtrainig PONS Sprachtraining contains listening comprehension traninings for English, French, Italian and Spanish learners. 1. In the Learn menu, press / to select PONS Sprachtraining and then press eingabe . 2. Press / to select a book you want and then press eingabe . 3. In the se...

36 4.3 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...

37 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...

38 4.4 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...

40 4.6 Studying with EuroTalk The below instructions apply to all modules of EuroTalk: Talk More, Talk the Talk and Talk Business. Creating User Names 1. In the Learn menu, press / to select Talk More, Talk the Talk or Talk Business and then press eingabe . 2. Press ADD and then create a user name. ...

41 Selecting Chapters 1. In the selected EuroTalk module (Talk More, Talk the Talk or Talk Business), press / to select a user name and then press ENTER or eingabe . 2. Press / to select a chapter and then press eingabe . 3. In the selected chapter, press / / / to select an option and then press ein...

43 FN + 8: Plays your recorded pronunciation and compare with the native. Note: The recordings will be erased after quitting the exercise. Using the Quiz Section 1. In the Quiz section, press / / / to select an option and then press eingabe . You can select the following options (when available): • ...

44 • Redo: Redo the whole selected exercise or only the questions with wrong answers. Note: The history section can also be accessed by pressing HISTORY at the chapter selection screen. Using Retry This feature is a shortcut to access all questions with wrong answers so that you can do them again. 1...

45 4.7 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 ADD. • You are promoted to Global Search of the device. 3. In Global Search, type a...

49 4.8 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 NEW to create a ne...

50 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...

51 4.9 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...

52 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 . • ...

53 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...

54 Changing the Settings To change the settings of the exercise, press 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 menu...

56 DETAILS to show the sentences. Press SCORE to return to the score sheet. • Press EXIT to quit the exercise. Changing the Settings To change the setting of the exercise, press SETTING. For a new user to the exercise, the settings menu will show automatically before the exercise starts. 1. In the s...

57 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...

58 Changing the Settings To change the setting of the exercise, press 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 menu ...

59 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 ...

61 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 LISTEN or to listen to the word pronounced. 4. You can record y...

62 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...

64 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 USER to select a user and review his/her scores and skill levels. • Press / and then ein...

65 6. ORGANIZER Menu 6.1 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 / until ...

66 Adding Schedules from the Schedule List 1. In the Calendar, press LIST. 2. Press 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 the time...

67 Editing Schedules Use the following soft keys. To execute the soft keys, press the corresponding F1 to F6 keys on the top row of the keyboard. • DELETE: Deletes the selected schedule. • DEL ALL: Erases all schedules. In either case, you are asked to confirm your selection, press / to select ‘Yes’...

68 6.2 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...

69 6.3 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 SET TIME. 2. Press / to move between fields.• Date / Time: Press once and then press / to c...

70 6.4 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 SET. 3. Press / to mov...

72 6.6 Using Voice Memo Making Recordings 1. In the Organizer menu, press / to select Voice Memo and then press eingabe . 2. Press RECORD to start recording.• To pause recording, press PAUSE. Press GO ON to resume. 3. Press STOP when done. Listening to Recordings 1. In Voice Memo, press / to select ...

74 6.8 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...

75 6.9 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 SOUND.• You are prompted to select a sound file as the alarm tone. Use the direction and SAVE keys for s...

76 6.10 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...

77 7. ENTERTAINMENT Menu 7.1 Music Player This device can play mp3 files stored in the device or on a microSD card (if inserted). It is recommended to save the mp3 files in the music sub- folder in the entertainments folder of the device. Progress barVolume level Playlist Adding Files to the Playlis...

78 • Press Z ( ) / T ( ) to scan backward or forward within a file. Press Q ( ) to resume normal playback. 3. Press W ( ) to stop the playback. Editing Playlist • Press F1 (+) to add new files to the playlist. See Adding Files to the Playlist . • Press F2 (X) to remove the highlighted file from the ...

79 7.2 Video Player This device can play avi and mp4 files stored in the device or on a microSD card (if inserted). It is recommended to save those files in the video sub-folder in the entertainments folder of the device. Note: Recommended image resolution: 320 x 240. Playlist Adding Files to the Pl...

80 • Press F1 ( ) / F4 ( ) to skip to the previous or next file. • Press F5 ( ) to watch the video in full screen.• In full screen, press / to scan backward or forward within a file. Press F2 ( ) or eingabe to resume normal playback. 3. Press F3 ( ) to stop the playback. Note: You may experience pla...

81 7.3 Photo Album This device can play bmp, jpg and gif files stored in the device or on a microSD card (if inserted). It is recommended to save those files in the album sub-folder in the entertainments folder of the device. Note: Recommended image resolution: 480 x 272. Playlist Adding Files to th...

82 Photo Slideshow Settings 1. In the Photo Album, press SET. 2. Press / to select a setting and then / to select an option.• Order mode: Selects to play photos randomly or sequentially.• Special effect: Enables or disables special effects during transition of photos. • Speed: Determines the duratio...

83 Editing the Playlist 1. In the Photo Album, press DELETE. 2. In the pop-up menu, press / to select an option.• Delete the picture: Deletes the current photo.• Delete all pictures in the list: Deletes all photos in the playlist. 3. Press / to select ‘Yes’ and then press eingabe . Setting Photos as...

84 7.4 eBooks This device can play txt files stored in the device or on a microSD card (if inserted). It is recommended to save the files in the eBooks sub-folder in the entertainments folder of the device. Adding Files to the Playlist 1. In the Entertainment menu, press / to select eBooks and then ...

85 Using Bookmarks 1. While reading, press BOOKMARK to add a bookmark to the current screen. 2. To recall a bookmark, press LOCATE.• A pop-up menu will show with the created bookmarks. 3. Press / to select a bookmark. 4. Press / to select ‘Open’ in the pop-up menu and then press eingabe . • Alternat...

86 8. SETTINGS Menu 8.1 Display Settings 1. In the Settings menu, press / to select Display Settings and then press eingabe . 2. Press / to shift between settings. • Theme: Selects an image as the wallpaper of the device. • Font size: Determines the size of screen type.• Dotted line: Determines if d...

87 8.4 Power Management 1. In the Settings menu, press / to select Power Management and then press eingabe . 2. Press / to adjust the time and then press eingabe when done. • Shutoff: Determines how long your device stays on if no key is pressed. • Or press OK when done. To exit without saving, pres...

88 8.6 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. 8.7 Default Settings This menu lets you perform soft or hard reset of the device. 1. In the Settings menu,...

89 9. General Controls 9.1 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. 9.2 USB Port The USB port is located on the right of the device for a mini-USB 2.0 compatible...

90 9.4 Adjusting Sound Volume Press FN + / to show the volume control menu. Press FN + / to adjust the volume. When done, press / to select ‘OK’ and then press eingabe . Volume 6 OK Cancel 9.5 Changing Size of Screen Type Press repeatedly to change the size of the screen type. 9.6 Help is Always at ...

91 10. PC Connections 10.1 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 ar...

93 10.3 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 10.1 Connecting to a PC for more information. 2. On your PC, use Wi...

95 11. Additional Information 11.1 Specifications Model: BDS-7100 Language Master TM Colour Battery: Built-in rechargeable lithium polymer• Voltage: 3.7 V• Capacity: 1250 mAh• Type: Li-ion Polymer Size: 140 x 85 x 18 mm Weight: 202 g ISBN: 978-1-59074-684-4 ©2011 Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc....

97 11.3 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...