Understanding

Input Methods

When entering a word in Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Russian source language, there are a few differences from the languages with Roman-based alphabets.

For Arabic, type letters according to your device’s keyboard. Note: Arabic letters are indicated at the upper right of the keys. Because the Arabic alphabet contains more letters than a Roman alphabet, the rest of the letters are located on the math operator keys. Some keys contain two Arabic letters. To enter the second letter, press the key containing that letter, then press the accent key

( ) to switch to the second letter. Pressing the accent key again changes the entry back to the first letter on the key.

Understanding

Input Methods

For Chinese, type Roman letters to search for words. Your list of results is also displayed using Roman letters. It is only when you select an entry to view that you will see the word written in Chinese. Note: For best results, type the entire word at the entry screen. Do not try to find words by entering them character by character.

For Japanese, type Roman letters. As you type letters, the Japanese characters matching what you type will be displayed at the entry screen. Note: To enter the long vowel character,

press , use the arrow keys to highlight the character and

then press to select it.

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Franklin Franklin Electronic Publishers, TGA-495 manual Understanding Input Methods

TGA-495, Franklin Electronic Publishers specifications

Franklin Electronic Publishers is recognized for its innovative approach to educational and reference tools, with the TGA-495 model standing out in their robust lineup of electronic dictionaries and learning devices. This portable and user-friendly gadget is designed for students, language learners, and professionals who require reliable access to a wide array of information.

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