Franklin Colins Speaking Reference Library User Manual

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Your device is powered by 2 AAA batteries (included). 

Be sure that the batteries are installed correctly. Wrong polarity may damage the 

unit.

Note: Replace the batteries when you see an alert on the screen. 

Warning! If the batteries wear out completely, or if you take more than a few seconds while 

changing the batteries, any user entered information may be erased. You should always keep 

written copies of your important information.

•  Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged. Never recharge batteries that come with

the device.

•  Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the device before being charged.

•  Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.

•  Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickle-cadmium) batteries.
•  Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to be mixed.

•  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

Please read the following safety warnings and precautions before using your device. Note: If this 

device is to be used by young children, this User’s Guide should be read to them by an adult and 

their use of the device should be monitored. Failure to do so may cause injury.

every two years regardless of how much the device has been used during that time.

•  Should a battery leak, the device may become damaged. Clean the battery compartment

immediately, avoiding contact with your skin.

•  Keep batteries out of reach of small children. If swallowed, seek medical help immediately.

Press 

to switch the device on or off.

Press 

to access the main menu at any screen to quickly take you to different books and

exercises in your device. The main menu contains five tabs: Books, Learn, Solve, Games and Tools. 

Use   /   to move to another tab. Use   /   to select the option you want and press 

. You 

can also go directly to a tab by pressing the tab’s respective Soft Key.

Global Search

Collins Desktop Plus

Collins Concise Thesaurus

Bradford’s Crossword Solver’s..

Britannica Concise Encyclopedia

Collins Discovery Encyclopedia

Quotations

Phrasebook

Books

Learn

Solve

Games

Tools

Scroll up or down one line at a time

Press   / 

Scroll up or down one screen at a time

Press 

 +   / 

Jump to the top or bottom of a list or entry

Press 

 +   / 

Go to the main menu at any screen

Press 

Cancel the current operation and revert back

to the last working prompt, screen or menu

Press 

Options in the current tab

Available tabs

Current tab