Franklin Bookman ADVANCED THESAURUS ATH-440 User Manual
Summary of Bookman ADVANCED THESAURUS ATH-440
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Electronic publishers user’s guide ath-440 electronic publishers advanced thesaurus ™.
Page 2: License Agreement
1 read this license agreement before using any bookman cartridge. Your use of the bookman cartridge deems that you accept the terms of this license. If you do not agree with these terms, you may return this package with purchase receipt to the dealer from which you purchased the bookman car- tridge ...
Page 3: Contents
2 contents welcome to the world of book- man! Bookman is a powerful, portable electronic reference with a built-in book and the ability to use books in cartridges. With your new franklin advanced thesaurus (ath- 440), you can find a total of more than 500,000 synonyms, antonyms, classmates ™ , and c...
Page 4: Function Keys
3 function keys clear clears the word you entered. Menu shows the menu. Skill (red) shows the game skill levels. Conf (green) shows confusables (words that you may confuse with others). Games (yellow) shows games you can play. Hint (blue) provides hints during games. Card exits the selected book. On...
Page 5: 1. Turn Bookman Over.
4 the bookman 440 model uses two cr2032, 3-volt batteries. Here is how to install or replace them. Warning: when the batteries lose power or are removed from book- man, information that you have en- tered in its built-in book as well as in any installed book cartridge will be erased. 1. Turn bookman...
Page 6: Selecting Books
5 selecting books using the color keys the red, green, yellow, and blue keys change functions according to which book you are using. When you have selected and are us- ing the built-in book, the color keys function as labelled on the keyboard. When you are using a bookman cartridge, the color keys f...
Page 7: Changing Settings
6 changing settings you can adjust the font size and shutoff time of this book. The font size sets how large the letters ap- pear on screen. The shutoff time sets how long your bookman stays on if you forget to turn it off. 1. Press clear . 2. Press menu . 3. Press to highlight set font or set shuto...
Page 8: Finding Synonyms
7 finding synonyms to look up synonyms, simply type a word and then press enter . Try this example. 1. Press clear . 2. Type a word (e.G., happy). To type capitals, hold cap . To erase a letter, press back . To move the cursor, press or . 3. Press enter to view its first thesaurus entry. 4. Press or...
Page 9: Finding Confusables
8 finding confusables ™ confusables are words that sound alike or are spelled similarly. When you see conf flash in the upper right of the screen, the entered or highlighted word has confusables. Try this example. 1. Type rein. 2. Press enter . Notice that conf flashes. 3. Press conf . Each confusab...
Page 10: Highlighting Words
9 highlighting words another way to find synonyms and confusables is by highlighting words in thesaurus entries. Try this ex- ample. 1. Type demeanor. 2. Press enter . 3. Press enter again. Notice the highlight. You can turn it off by pressing back . 4. Press the arrow keys to highlight a word (e.G....
Page 11: Playing The Games
10 playing the games picking levels and games you can pick a skill level before you play or during a game. If you pick a level during a game, the new level does not take effect until the next round begins. • to pick a skill level, first press skill . Then highlight a level and press enter to select ...
Page 12: Playing The Games
11 playing the games cartridge care • do not expose the book car- tridges to heat, cold, or liquids. • do not put excessive pressure on the book cartridges. Lbs. • do not touch the metal con- tacts on the book cartridges. Caution: touching these electrical contacts with statically charged ob- jects,...
Page 13: Resetting Bookman
12 resetting bookman if the bookman keyboard fails to re- spond, or if its screen performs errati- cally, first press clear and then press on/off twice. If nothing happens, follow the steps below. Warning: pressing the reset button with more then very light pressure may permanently disable your book...
Page 14: Specifications
13 specifications your notes model: ath-440 • batteries: 2 cr2032, 3-volt lithium • size: 12 x 1.4 x 8.3 cm • weight: 4 oz © 1987-1995 franklin electronic pub- lisher, inc., mount holly, nj 08060 usa. Classmates, confusables, and word train are trademarks of franklin. All rights reserved. Bookman is...
Page 15: Index
14 index screen contrast 6 shutoff time 6 skill key 10 special usages 7 specifications 13 spellings correcting 8 finding 8 star key 7, 9 combinations 3 with card 9 with dn 7 synonyms, finding 7, 9 thesaurus entries understanding 7 viewing 7 typing asterisks 8 capitals 7 viewing confusables 8 help me...
Page 16: Advanced Thesaurus
Electronic publishers user’s guide ath-440 electronic publishers advanced thesaurus ™.