SA-209 Spelling Ace® Spelling Corrector With Thesaurus User’s Guide www.franklin.
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Key Guide Function Keys Turns the product on or off. Selects the thesaurus mode and goes to the ENTER a word screen. In a thesaurus entry, goes to the next entry. Shows the menu where you can choose to view the spelling bee word list, SAT* word list or My Word List. From an active word, adds that word directly to My Word List. Opens the reading timer. Shows the Games menu. Press once for the calculator, twice for the Phone List. Goes back or erases a typed letter. Shows a help message.
Key Guide Navigation Key In lists, press up ( ) or down ( ) to scroll. At entry screens, press to type an apostrophe, to type a period, and right ( ) or left ( ) to move the cursor. When the cursor is at the right-most position, press to type a space. At a clear ENTER a word screen, press or to adjust the screen contrast. In the Phone List, press to enable Edit mode. Calculator Keys A(+) S(-) D(x) F(÷) G(.) H(MC) J(MR) K(M-) L(M+) Z(CONV) X(+/-) C(√) V(%) Adds two values. Subtracts one value from another.
Installing the Batteries This unit uses 2 AAA batteries. You must insert the batteries before getting started. The batteries should be changed when the screen contrast is too light even after adjustment. Please have a small Phillips screwdriver at hand before you follow the steps below. 1. Turn the unit off and turn it over. 2. Unscrew the back cover and slide it off in the indicated direction. 3. Install the new batteries following the markings in the compartment. 4. Replace the back cover.
Installing the Batteries • • • • • • The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited. Do not expose batteries to direct heat or try to take batteries apart. Follow the battery manufacturer’s instructions for battery use. Always remove a weak or dead battery from the device. To avoid damage caused by leakage of the battery fluid, replace the battery or batteries once every two years regardless of how much the device has been used during that time. Should a battery leak, the device may become damaged.
Checking Spellings To Check the Spelling of a Word 1. Type a word or misspelling at the ENTER a word screen. 2. Press ENTER. If the word is spelled correctly, you see the message Correct word. If the word is spelled correctly and has a thesaurus entry, the entry is displayed. If the word is spelled correctly except for capital letters or accents, you see the message Attention followed by the correct form of the word. If the word is misspelled, a list of possible corrections is displayed.
Finding Thesaurus Entries Most thesaurus entries include a brief definition and a related list of available synonyms, antonyms and Classmates™ (words related by subject). Note: If a word has no thesaurus entry, Correct word appears and then the word appears on the main word list. Note: You can see the thesaurus entry (if any) of a word on the screen by pressing ENTER. 1. Press THES. 2. Type a word. For example, type fond. To delete letters, use BACK. To type a space, press .
Viewing Confusables® Confusables are words such as homonyms and spelling variants that people often confuse. When you see a flashing question mark to the right of a word, that word has Confusables. Try this example. 1. Press CLEAR. 2. Press THES. 3. Type blue and then press ENTER. A flashing question mark appears to the right of the screen. 4. Press ?. Each Confusable is followed by a word that explains its meaning. 5. Press or to view the Confusables. 6. Press CLEAR when finished.
Finding Parts of Words You can find parts of words by typing question marks and asterisks in place of letters. Each question mark stands for any single letter. Each asterisk stands for any series of letters. You can use question marks to help solve crossword puzzles and similar word games by typing them in place of missing letters. 1. Press THES. 2. Type a word with ?s and ✽s in it. 3. Press ENTER. A T next to a word indicates that the word has a thesaurus entry.
Using the Word Lists SAT Word List The Spelling Ace includes a SAT word list which is a list of words used in the Scholastic Aptitude Test. 1. Press LIST. 2. Press until you see SAT Word List. 3. Press ENTER. 4. To look up a word, begin typing the letters of the one you want. For example, type col to see the word collaborate. 5. Press ENTER to see the thesaurus entry for the word, if available. Bee List The Spelling Ace also includes the Bee list, which is a list of words you might find in a spelling bee.
Using My Word List My Word List can contain up to 40 words of your choice for study or review. To Add a Word to the List 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Press LIST. Press until you see My Word List. Press ENTER. Press until you see Add a word. When the word list is empty Add a word is the first option. Press ENTER. Type the word you want to add. Press ENTER to add the word. If you typed a word that is not in the Spelling Ace, you will see Add anyway (Y/N)?. Press Y to add the word or N to cancel.
Using My Word List 4. Press until you see Delete a word. 5. Press ENTER. 6. Press to choose the word you want to delete, if needed. 7. Press ENTER to delete the word. To Erase the Entire List 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press LIST. Press until you see My Word List. Press ENTER. Press until you see Erase list. Press ENTER. Press Y to erase the list, or press N to cancel. Having Fun with Spanish and French Have fun learning Spanish and French by reading the list of helpful phrases. 1. Press GAMES. 2.
Storing Names and Phone Numbers This product has a databank that can save as many as 100 names and phone numbers. The total amount of names and numbers that you can save depends upon the number of characters in each entry. To Add an Entry to the Phone List 1. Press ORG twice. If the databank is empty, the Add a new entry screen appears. Otherwise, use or to see Add a new entry. 2. Press ENTER. 3. Type a name and then press ENTER. Each name can contain up to 20 characters, including spaces.
Storing Names and Phone Numbers 3. Press ENTER until the entry is changed, or press N to cancel the edit. 4. Use BACK to go back to the phone list options. ✓ Keep Copies of Important Data Warning! Your phone list information is safely stored in memory as long as the battery supplies power. However, if the battery loses all power, this information will be permanently lost. Always keep written copies of your important information. To Delete an Entry from the Phone List 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press ORG twice.
Using a Password You can use a password to keep the information in the Phone List private. The password is requested when the unit is turned on and the Phone List is accessed. Password Warnings Warning! After you set the password, you must enter the password to access the phone list for the first time during a session. Always record your password and keep it in a separate place. If you forget the password, you must reset the unit to access the phone list.
Using the Calculator To Make a Calculation 1. Press ORG. 2. Use the numbered keys to type a number. To make a number negative or positive, press X(+/-). To type a decimal point, press or G(.). 3. Use A(+), S(-), D(x), or F(÷) to enter a math function. Note: To find a square root, press C(√). 4. Type another number. 5. Press ENTER or V(%). To clear the calculation, press CLEAR. To Use the Calculator Memory 1. Perform a calculation as shown above, or simply type a number in the calculator. 2.
Converting Measures and Currencies You can convert temperatures, weights, liquid measures, and lengths. You can also convert currencies using an exchange rate that you enter. 1. Press ORG. 2. Press Z(conv). 3. Use to select a conversion category and press ENTER. If you selected Money as the conversion category, set the exchange rate. To change the exchange rate, first use or , if required, to see set rate and press ENTER. Then type a number as the exchange rate and press ENTER. To type a decimal, use or G(.
Setting the Skill Level of the Games You can play the games at skill levels from Beginner to Wizard. 1. Press GAMES. The Set Skill Level message appears. 2. Press ENTER. 3. Use or to see the skill level that you want and then press ENTER to select it. Press BACK to leave the skill level unchanged. To Choose the Game Words 1. Press GAMES. 2. Use or until you see Game Words, and press ENTER. 3. Select one of the following: All words to use random spelling and thesaurus words.
Playing the Games Hangman Hangman challenges you to guess mystery words one letter at a time. Each letter is hidden by a question mark. The number of wrong guesses appears at the right of the screen. Press ENTER or ✽ to reveal a letter. Anagrams Anagrams asks you to form a word from the letters of another word. Each anagram must be the minimum size (number of letters) that flashes before each round. Each letter can be used only as many times as it already appears. Any remaining anagrams are displayed.
Playing the Games Word Blaster In Word Blaster, you try to guess a mystery word. A series of underlines appear and then letters begin to fill in. Press ENTER before the word is fully spelled. Type in a guess. If the guess is correct you win. A wrong answer prompts you to try again. Word Train In Word Train, you and the train take turns typing letters to form a word. Whoever types the last letter wins! Type any letter to start a word.
Product Information Model: SA-209 Spelling Ace® Spelling Corrector with Thesaurus • Dimensions: 5 x 3 3/4 x 3/4 in • Weight: 4 oz • Battery: 2 x AAA batteries • ISBN 978-1-59074-367-6 Cleaning and Storage To clean, spray a mild glass cleaner onto a cloth and wipe its surface. Don’t spray liquids directly on this product. Do not use or store this product in extreme or prolonged heat, cold, humidity, or other adverse conditions. If you have a problem with this product, refer to the limited warranty.
FCC Notice This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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