User manual FRANKLIN DCN-290

[. . . ] This license terminates immediately without notice from FRANKLIN if you fail to comply with any provision of this license. 1 Introduction Your DCN-290 is a speller, thesaurus, calculator and a clock with a choice of two modes ­ UK and US. There are three main keys at the bottom of the unit that take you to the three main functions: TIME brings you to the clock from any location, CALCULATOR takes you to the calculator, and SPELLER & THESAURUS takes you to the Enter a word screen, where you can enter a word to look up. The available keys and functions on the display change depending on the mode you are in. [. . . ] The flashing arrow to the right indicates more corrections are available. Tap CLEAR when done. Finding Parts of Words You can solve crossword puzzles and similar word games by entering ?You can also find parts of words by entering in place of a series of letters. Tap / to move up and down the list of matches (if any). TM A flashing T or ?to the right of the screen indicates that the word on the screen has a thesaurus entry or Confusables . Tap CLEAR when done. Saving Words for Study You can save words in a User List for personal study or review. You can also add a word from any screen in the thesaurus by tapping LIST. Use / to scroll. To delete a word, select Delete a word on the User List menu. Note: The words in your User List are saved as long as the batteries retain power. Once the batteries lose power or are removed from the unit, the User List will be erased. 11 Playing the Games You can play eight word games at five skill levels ranging from Beginner to Wizard. Using the Games Menu 1. Use / to scroll through the list and tap ENTER to select the flashing level. When the one you want to play flashes, tap ENTER to select it. 12 Hangman Hangman selects a mystery word and challenges you to guess it letter by letter. The number of allowed guesses is displayed to the right of the screen. To return to the Enter a word screen tap CLEAR. Anagrams The minimum length of words flashes before the game begins. The number of words that can be made appears to the right of the screen. To return to the Enter a word screen tap CLEAR. Jumble A jumbled word is displayed on the screen. The number of words that can be made with the given letters appears to the right of the screen. To play again, tap To return to the Enter a word screen tap CLEAR. 14 Spelling Bee A word flashes on the screen briefly. To return to the Enter a word screen tap CLEAR. Word Builder Enter letters you would like to build words with and then tap ENTER. To return to the Enter a word screen tap CLEAR. 15 Word Blaster You must guess the mystery word before it appears on the screen. When there are enough letters filled in on the screen for you to guess the word, tap ENTER and enter your guess. To return to the Enter a word screen tap CLEAR. Word Deduction This is a decoder game. [. . . ] Products purchased outside the European Union and Switzerland that are returned under warranty should be returned to the original vendor with proof of purchase and description of fault. Charges will be made for all repairs unless valid proof of purchase is provided. This warranty explicitly excludes defects due to misuse, accidental damage, or wear and tear. This guarantee does not affect the consumer's statutory rights. 24 Limited Warranty (outside U. S. , EU and Switzerland) This product, excluding batteries and liquid crystal display (LCD), is guaranteed by Franklin for a period of one year from the date of purchase. [. . . ]