Franklin BSI-6300 manual Merriam-Webster’s Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary

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3.4Merriam-Webster’s Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary

1.In the Books menu, press / to select “M-W ALD” and then press OK / .

2.Type a word.

•See 3.17 Hints on Inputting Words.

•With each letter you type, the resulting list of potential matching entries is refreshed. If the letters you typed match an entry in the word list, it is automatically highlighted. Or, press / to select another word entry you see in the word list.

•When an entry is highlighted for about 3 seconds, a preview will show automatically on the right.

3.Press OK to view the entry.

• See 1.7 Browsing in the Device.

• If there are multiple forms within an entry, press / to select the one you want and then press OK / .

• Press FN + / to go to the

previous or next entry in the dictionary or in a list of multiple

search results.

• Press to hear the headword pronounced.

•Press list to save the current headword in My Word List for further study or review. See 3.16 Adding Words to My Word List and 4.5 My Word List.

4. Type to start a new search.

Using Soft Keys

Press F1 to F5 that correspond to the labels displayed along the bottom of the screen.

•[Conf]: Views the confusables. See 3.12 Confusable Words.

•[DICT]: Goes to word search.

•[Example]: Goes to example search or views usage examples of the current entry. See 3.14 Searching for Idioms, Usage Examples and Collocations.

•[Extras]: Goes to Merriam-Webster’s ALD Supplemental Data. See 3.7 Merriam-Webster’s ALD Supplemental Data.

•[Idiom]: Goes to idiom search or views idioms of the current entry. See 3.14 Searching for Idioms, Usage Examples and Collocations.

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Contents Gran Maestro User’s GuideQuick Guide to Product Features Tools Menu Charging the Battery Installing the Battery For the First TimeCharging the Battery with your Computer Charging the Battery with the AC AdapterBattery Precautions Removing the BatteryInsert the AC adapter to a power outlet Case you need to remove the battery for replacementPress to switch the device on or off Switching On and OffSelecting Message Language Microphone Speak the source or target language Key GuideScrolls up or down a screen Combination Keys Using the Main MenuThis key is referred to as OK in this guide Using the Soft Keys Browsing in the DeviceBrowsing in a List Browsing in an EntryOther dictionary features Quick Guide to Product FeaturesDictionaries and Searching Basic Features Other Useful FeaturesTo create your own dictionary SectionSearch Feature Books MenuBooks menu, press / to select Search and then press OK Type a wordUsing Soft Keys Collins DictionariesF1 Example Goes to usage example search F3 Colloca Goes to collocation searchConnect the device to a PC Type to start a new searchOn your PC, open the folder Collinssuppdata in the device Diccionario General de la Lengua Español Vox Merriam-Webster’s Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary Press OK to view the entryType a word Visual Dictionaries Merriam-Webster’s ALD Supplemental Data Franklin Thesaurus Looking Up InflectionsEnglish Dictionary. Press to return to the Thesaurus Press OK / to look up inflections/ conjugationsInflected Form Searching Misspelling WordsConfusable Words To select the entry you want and then press OKUncertain Spellings Searching for Idioms, Usage Examples and CollocationsLooking Up from Searches To type an asterisk, press + ?Looking Up from Entries Following optins from the menuItems following specified order Press OKHighlighting Words Adding Words to My Word ListAt a text screen supporting word selection, press OK Pop-up menu appearsHints on Inputting Words Press to delete the letter to the left of the cursorLearn Menu Merriam-Webster’s Vocabulary BuilderSearching QuizzesWhen all questions are done, press F1 for the scores Grammar GuidesTo do the same quiz again Press FN + / to view the previous or next topicPress OK / when done About EuroTalkStudying with EuroTalk Creating User NamesUsing the Learn Section Selecting ChaptersCreated for each module Press / to select a chapter and then press OKMode during Standby screen, press OK Again to start the playbackSkips to Previous phrase orUsing the History Section Using the Quiz SectionBeginner Intermediate Advanced Using Retry My Word ListAdding Words Directly F2 Stat Shows your score history in a table formatAdding Words from a Dictionary Viewing My Word ListsEditing My Word Lists Press OK / to view Press to return to the word listPersonal Dictionary Creating Dictionaries on the DeviceEditing Personal Dictionaries on PC Connect the device to your PCHistory Viewing Personal DictionariesEditing Personal Dictionaries Viewing HistoryEach exercise has different settings Exercises MenuEditing Users Press F1 ADD Create a user name and then press OKAudio Dictation Changing the SettingsPress F1 Cont to start a new exercise Phrase Builder Press F1 Confirmwhen doneTo correct a mistake, press F3 Setting menu, press / to Select an option and then press Press F1 Confirm when donePress F5 Exit to quit the exercise Source Selects a language as the exercise languageMode Selects exercise or test mode Picture Flash Card GamePicture Card Game, you match words with pictures Press OK / or F1 Confirm to submit the answerPronunciation Trainer Using Sounds of English Stress and Rhythm Mischief MakersLet’s Talk! Speak words and compare with native speakers Press / or / to read the content Using Let’s TalkClose Using Pronunciation Practice Press F2 Next to continue to the next questionPress F3 Listen to listen to the word pronounced Press F5 Close to quit the exerciseReading Comprehension Press F1 Confirm when all questions are doneTo define a word in the text At Press F2 Retry to try again the same exercise Exercise ReviewPress / and then OK / to select a user If not, press F2 Def. Press to return to the exercise FlashcardsPress F5 to exit the exercise Setting Cities and DST Setting ClockTools Menu ClockUsing the Calculator Memory CalculatorIndicates a number is stored in memory Tools MenuWhen done, press F4 Save MemoViewing Entries Editing EntriesVoice Memo Making RecordingsListening to Recordings Editing RecordingsSettings Menu Auto Shutoff Time Message LanguageBrightness Key ToneGeneral Controls Using the Touch Screen Connecting to a PCPC Connections Screen of the device is touch- sensitiveCopying Files to Your Device About Your Device FoldersBacking Up Your Data Make sure your device is connected to your PCAdditional Information SpecificationsRestoring Your Data Battery Disposal Recycling and DisposalDevice Disposal Packaging DisposalLicense Agreement US only Product CareLimited Use License FCC Notice US only Limited Warranty U.S. only Warranty InformationDisclaimer of Warranties Warranty Information Limited Warranty EU and Switzerland Limited Warranty Australia Limited Warranty outside U.S., EU and Switzerland