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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the TG-475,
12-Language Advanced Global Translator. The TG-
475 is a powerful resource for translating millions
of words and phrases between English, Czech,
Dutch, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish,
Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish. Translate
words and phrases between any pairing of languages.
Corrects your spelling automatically as you type.
Your TG-475 also features over 12,000 common
travel phrases and ve word games to help you learn
vocabulary. Keep track of time with home and world
clocks. Other features include a convenient databank
to save names and addresses, and the always-ready
calculator to perform instant calculations, including
metric and currency conversions.
Battery Precautions
Your device is powered by two AAA batteries.
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be re-charged.
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.
• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as
recommended are to be used.
• 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 uid, 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. Clean the battery compartment
immediately, avoiding contact with your skin.
• Keep batteries out of reach of small children. If
swallowed, consult a physician immediately.
Product Care
Your device is designed to be light, compact and
durable. However, it is an electronic device and must
be treated carefully. Putting unneccessary pressure
on it or striking the device against other objects can
cause damage.
In order to avoid damage to your device, please:
• Keep the lid closed when you are not using it.
This will protect the screen from being broken,
scratched or marred in any way.
• Do not drop, crush, bend, or apply excessive force
to the device.
• Do not expose your device to moisture, extreme
or prolonged heat, cold, humidity, or other
adverse conditions. Avoid storing it in damp,
humid or wet places. It is not waterproof.
• Clean the device by spraying a mild glass cleaner
onto a cloth and wipe its surface. Do not spray
liquids directly on your device.
• Should the device’s display glass break, properly
dispose of the product avoiding contact with
your skin, then wash your hands immediately.
• Please keep screen protectors and plastic bags
away from babies and children to avoid danger of
su ocation.
Installing the Batteries
Your device is powered by two AAA batteries. Follow
these easy instructions to install or replace them. The
batteries should be changed when you see a low
battery warning. Please have the new batteries at
hand before you remove the old ones.
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.
1. Turn the unit o and turn it over.
2. Slide the battery cover o by gently pushing
in the direction of the arrow.
3. Remove the old batteries.
4. Install 2 new AAA batteries following the +/-
markings in the compartment.
Press the up ( ), down ( ), left ( ), or
right (
) portion of this key to move in the
direction indicated. Note: Flashing arrows
along the right edge of each screen show
which navigation keys you can press to
move around menus or view more text.
Calculator Keys
Q–P Types numbers.
A(1/x) Calculates a reciprocal.
S(√x) Calculates a square root.
D(x
2
) Squares a number.
F(%) Calculates a percentage.
G(.) Inserts a decimal point.
H(+) Adds one value to another.
J(-) Subtracts one value from another.
K(x) Multiplies two values.
L(÷) Divides one value by another.
Z(+/-) Changes the sign of the number on the
screen to negative or positive.
X(
MC) Clears the number stored in memory.
C(
MR) Recalls the number stored in memory.
V(
M-) Subtracts the currently displayed value
from the number stored in memory.
B(
M+) Adds the currently displayed value to the
number stored in memory.
Message Language
The rst time you use this translator, you will be
prompted to set the message language used for
on-screen instructions and menu items. Press the
letter for the language you want: English (E), Czech
(C), Dutch (N), French (F), German (D), Hungarian
(M), Italian (I), Polish (O), Portuguese (P), Russian (R),
Spanish (S), and Turkish (T).
Source and Target Languages
The source language is the language in which you
enter a word at the translator entry screen. The target
language is the language in which you wish to view
the translation. The initial source and target languages
are assigned when you select a message language. The
source language is the same as the message language.
If you select English message language, the target
language is French. If you select any other message
language, the target language is English. To change
the source and target languages, do the following.
1. Press
.
The list of source languages is displayed.
2. Press or to select a source language. Press
.
3. Press .
The list of target languages is displayed.
4. Press
or to select a target language. Press
.
Changing Settings
At any time, you may adjust settings for your device
using the basic steps below:
1. Press
.
2. Press
or to select a menu item.
Contrast—adjust the light or dark appearance of
your screen.
Message Language—change the language of the
menus, prompts, and help messages on your device.
Type Size—set the size of display text.
Shuto —specify the length of idle time permitted
before the device automatically powers o . This
feature prolongs battery life if you forget to turn
o your device after use.
Demo—view a brief on-screen demonstration
about your device.
3. Press .
4. Press or to adjust the selected setting.
Press
to con rm.
Or, press
to leave the setting unchanged. The
demo will auto-play. Press CLR to stop it.
5. Press
to return to the Translator Entry
screen.
Translating Words
Use your device to translate words from a source
language to a target language. Change the source
and target languages at any time (see “Source and
Target Languages” to learn how).
1. Press
to go to the Translator Entry
screen. The entry language will be your source
language.
2. Type a word to look up.
If you type an in ected word form (e.g., “went”)
matching root entries automatically appear (e.g.,
“go”).
You can type accents, umlauts, diacritical marks,
and capital letters, but they are not required to
nd matches.
To type accents, umlauts and diacritic marks,
type a letter rst then press
or repeatedly.
To type a capital letter, press
and then the
letter key.
Note: When typing Russian words, follow the
Cyrillic alphabet as indicated on the keyboard.
For keys with mulitple letters, press the letter key
and then press
or until you see the letter
you want.
To type a punctuation mark, press SYMB
repeatedly until you see the one you want.
3. Press
.
The message “Found: n” ashes on the screen
followed by the list of words and/or phrases. n is
the total number of matches.
Note: If you enter a misspelled word or a word
not in this translator, a list of corrections appears.
Select the one you want and then press
.
4. Press
or to select the word or phrase you
want and press
to see its translation.
Note: If there is more than one screen of data, use
or to read.
5. Press
to return to the list.
6. Press CLR to start a new search.
Translating Phrases
The common phrases in this product are always listed
in the current source language. Follow these steps to
translate a phrase from the source language to the
target language:
1. Press
.
2. Press
or to select a category and press
.
3. Press
or to select the phrase you want to
translate.
You can also type a word you are looking for, or
just the rst letter to see the rst phrase starting
with that letter. With each letter you type, the
resulting list of matching phrases refreshes itself.
4. Press
to see the translation.
If there is more than one screen of data, press
or
to read.
5. Press
to return to the list.
6. Press CLR when done.
Using the Databank
Use the databank to save as many as 100 names and
phone numbers. The number of contacts you can
save depends on the total number of characters you
enter.
Adding a New Contact
1. Press .
You see the Databank menu.
2. Press
or to select New Entry. Press .
3. Type a name and then press .
Names are all capital letters, and can contain
up to 30 characters, including spaces. Accented
characters are not supported in the databank.
To type punctuation, press
and then press
repeatedly until you see the one you want.
To delete a character, press
.
4. Use the numbered keys to type a phone
number and then press
.
You cannot type letters in a phone number.
To type punctuation, rst press SYMB repeatedly
until you see the one you want.
6. Press V(M-) to subtract the result from the
number stored in memory.
7. Press C(
MR) to retrieve the number from memory.
It is 320.
8. Press CLR to clear the calculator.
Converting Metric Units
Easily convert weights and measures.
1. Press CONV.
You see the Conversions menu.
2. Press
or to select a conversion category.
Press
.
If there is a sub-menu, repeat Step 3.
3. Type a number after one of the units.
Press or to move between the lines. Press
to delete a number.
4. Press
to convert it.
5. Press CLR when nished.
Converting Currency
The converter allows you to convert currency.
1. Press CONV.
You see the Conversions menu.
2. Press
to select Currency. Press .
3. Enter a conversion rate and press
.
The rate should be in units of the other currency
per one unit of the home currency (n other/1
home). For example, to convert between U.S.
Dollars and Euros, enter an exchange rate of
1.256. This means that 1.256 U.S. Dollars is
equivalent to 1 Euro.
4. Type a home or other currency amount.
Press
or to move between the lines. Press
to erase a number.
5. Press
to convert it.
Using the Clocks
The clock lets you set a home time and view local
times in 50 cities around the world. You must set the
home time before viewing world times as world times
are based on home time.
Setting the Home Time
1. Press .
You see “Home City” on the screen.
2. Press S to enter the setting mode.
3. Press
to select Set Time Format.
Press
or to cycle through the 12- and 24-hour
Day/Month/Year formats. Press
to save your
selection.
4. Press to select Set DST and press .
Press
or to toggle between DST On or DST
O . Press
to select your choice.
5. Press
to select Set Time and press .
Press
or until the current hour is displayed.
Press
to move to minutes, then press or
until the current minute is displayed. Press
to set the time.
6. Press
to select Set Date and press .
Press
or to move to the next or previous eld.
Use
or to scroll to the current day/month/
year.
Press
to set the date.
7. Press to select Set Home City. Press .
Press
or until your local city is displayed.
Press
to select it.
8. Press CLR or
to exit setting mode.
Viewing World Times
1. Press until you see “World City”.
2. Press
or to view the date and time in the
list of available cities.
You can also set a city to be the World City you rst
view when you enter World Time:
1. Press
until you see “World City”.
2. Press S to enter setting mode.
3. Press
to select Set World City and press .
Press
or until the city you want is displayed.
Press
to select it.
4. Press CLR or
to exit setting mode.
Playing the Games
There are ve (5) fun games for you to choose from:
Hangman, Quiz, Chance, Keyboard Wiz, and Memory
Challenge.
Selecting a Game
1. Press .
2. Press
or to select a game.
3. Press
.
Setting a Skill Level
You can select the degree of di culty for the games:
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert, or Wizard.
1. Press
.
2. Press
to select Skill Level. Press .
Tip: Press
to select Skill Level with one key
stroke.
3. Press
or to select a skill level.
4. Press
to return to the Games menu.
Playing Hangman
Hangman selects a mystery word and challenges you
to guess it letter by letter. The letters of the mystery
word are hidden by question marks. The number of
guesses remaining is indicated by #’s.
1. Select to play Hangman.
2. Type a letter you think is in the word.
If you are correct, the letter appears in place of
the question mark. If you are wrong, it replaces
an # on the screen and another part of the man
appears.
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
backup copies of your important information.
Viewing the List of Contacts
1. Press .
You see the Databank menu.
2. View: n Entries appears rst in the menu. Press
to view the list.
n is the number of entries.
3. To view an entry from that list, press
or to
select it, or type a name to jump to matching
entries.
To view an entry that is too long to t on the
screen, press
.
Editing a Contact
1. Press .
You see the Databank menu.
2. Press
to select Edit Entry. Press .
3. Press
or to select an entry, or type a name
to jump to matching entries. Press
.
4. Edit the name eld, then press
to move
to the number eld.
Press
to delete a character to the left of the
cursor.
5. Edit the Number eld, then press
to save
all changes.
Or, press CLR to return to the Databank menu
without saving your changes.
Deleting a Contact
1. Press .
You see the Databank menu.
2. Press
to select Delete Entry. Press .
3. Press
or to select an entry, or type a name
to jump to matching entries. Press
.
4. Press Y to delete the entry or N to cancel the
deletion.
Note: Y and N represent “Yes” and “No” and
change with the selected message language.
For example, if French is the selected message
language, the choices would be O and N.
Erasing All Contacts
Warning! This procedure permanently erases all the
names and numbers in your phone list.
1. Press
.
You see the Databank menu.
2. Press
to select Erase All Data. Press .
3. Press Y to erase all the entries or N to cancel
the deletion.
Using a Password
Use a password to protect private information in the
databank. The password is requested when the unit is
turned on and in Databank mode.
Warning! After you set the password, you must enter
it to access the databank for the rst 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 databank. See “Resetting Your Device.”
If the unit does not reset after pressing the reset
button, remove the battery, wait at least two minutes,
and then re-install it. For battery instructions, see
“Replacing the Battery”.
Warning! Resetting the unit erases all user-entered
information. Always keep written or backup copies
of your data.
Setting a Password
1. Press .
You see the Databank menu.
2. Press
to select Set Password. Press .
3. Type a password and press .
Passwords can have up to 8 letters. You will be
prompted to retype your password.
4. To verify the change, type your password
again exactly as you did the rst time.
5. Press
to con rm and enable your
password.
To test the password, press
twice, press ,
select Databank, press
, type the password,
and press
.
To disable the password, repeat Steps 1 to
3 above, and press
at the “Enter New
Password” prompt.
Using the Calculator
Performing a Basic Calculation
1. Press .
You see the calculator.
2. Type a number, up to 10 digits.
3. Press H(+), J(-), K(x), L(÷) to add, subtract,
multiply, or divide.
4. Type another number.
5. Press
.
6. Press CLR to clear the current calculation.
Using Calculator Memory
Try the following equation to practice using the
calculator memory: (32 x 12) - (8 x 8) = 320
1. Press
.
2. Press X(
MC) to clear the calculator memory, if
necessary.
3. Type 32, press K(x), type 12, and then press
.
4. Press B(
M+) to add the result to memory.
M indicates a number stored in memory.
5. Type 8, press K(x), type 8, and then press
.
3. Press to show the word and end the
round.
4. Press
to play a new round.
Playing Chance
Chance generates up to 10 random numbers within a
range you de ne. Try to guess the results or use them
for random drawings or lotteries.
1. Select to play Chance.
2. Enter the starting low number for the range.
Press
.
3. Enter the ending high number for the range.
Press
.
4. Enter the number of random generations, up
to 10 in total.
5. Press
repeatedly to view the generated
numbers.
Playing Keyboard Wiz
This game tests your hand-eye coordination.
As letters race across the screen, try to tap their
corresponding letter keys in sequential order before
they ll up the entire width of the screen.
1. Select to play Keyboard Wiz.
2. Press
to start.
3. Press the letter key for the rst letter you see,
and then the next, from left to right.
Each correct letter removes it from the pile. If
you allow 20 letters to ll the screen, you lose the
game.
4. Press
to play another round.
Playing Memory Challenge
This game tests your memory. As words appear on
the screen, try to remember them in sequence.
1. Select to play Memory Challenge.
2. You see the rst word brie y before it
disappears. At the “Enter Word:” prompt, type
the word. Press
.
3. Press
to continue with the game, adding
another word to the growing list.
Or, press
to view the translation.
Press
until you return to the game.
4. Each time you press
to continue, another
word brie y displays.
At each “Enter word:” prompt, you must
remember to type the rst word again, then the
second one, and so on, challenging your memory
more as the list grows.
5. Press CLR or
when nished.
Playing Quiz
Quiz tests your translation skills from source to target
language. To change the languages for Quiz, see
“Source and Target Languages”.
1. Select to play Quiz.
A word appears on the screen.
2. Pronounce and try to translate the word.
3. Press
to see the translation.
4. Press
to play another round.
Speci cations
Model: TG-475 12-Language Advanced Global
Translator
• Batteries: two AAA
• Size: 5.35 x 3.66 x 0.77 in
• Weight: 7 oz (without batteries)
ISBN: 978-1-59074-459-8
If you have a problem with this product, refer to
the limited warranty. If you purchased this product
outside the United States, contact the place of
purchase to obtain warranty or repair information.
©2002-2009 Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc.
Burlington, N.J. 08016-4907 U.S.A. All rights reserved.
Imported to the European Community by:
Franklin Electronic Publishers GmbH
Kapellenstr. 13
85622 Feldkirchen, Germany
U.S. Patents: 5,113,340; 5,218,536
Recycling and Disposal
Device Disposal ✓
This device should be disposed through your
local electronic product recycling system – do not
throw into the trash bin.
Packaging Disposal ✓
Please save this User’s Guide and all packing
materials, as they contain important information.
In case of disposal, please refer to your local
recycling system.
Battery Disposal ✓
Do not dispose of batteries with normal
household waste. Please obey your local
regulations when disposing of used batteries.
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 modi cations to this unit not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit di erent
from that to which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
NOTE: This unit was tested with shielded cables on the
peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used with the unit
to insure compliance.
NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or
TV interference caused by unauthorized modi cations to this
equipment. Such modi cations could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
Disclaimer of Warranties
Except as speci cally provided herein, Franklin makes no
warranty of any kind, express or implied, with respect to this
product.
For the US Limited Warranty in English visit
www.franklin.com/service.
Limited Warranty
(EU and Switzerland)
Notwithstanding the disclaimer of warranties above, this
product, excluding batteries and liquid crystal display (LCD),
is guaranteed by Franklin to be free of defects in materials
or workmanship for a period of two years from the date of
purchase. It will be repaired or replaced with an equivalent
product (at Franklin’s option) free of charge for any defect in
workmanship or materials during that time.
This warranty explicitly excludes defects due to misuse,
accidental damage, or wear and tear. This warranty does not
a ect the consumer’s statutory rights.
Limited Warranty (outside U.S.,
EU and Switzerland)
Notwithstanding the disclaimer of warranties above, this
product, excluding batteries and liquid crystal display (LCD),
is guaranteed by Franklin to be free of defects in materials
or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of
purchase. It will be repaired or replaced with an equivalent
product (at Franklin’s option) free of charge for any defect in
workmanship or materials during that time.
Products purchased outside the United States, 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 warranty does not
a ect the consumer’s statutory rights.
Appendix: Cities List
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.
12-Language
Advanced Global Translator
TG-475
User’s Guide
www.franklin.com/eu
This unit may change operating modes, lose information
stored in memory, or fail to respond due to electrostatic
discharge or electrical fast transients. Normal operation of
this unit may be re-established by pressing the reset key, by
pressing
, or by removing and replacing the batteries.
CITY NAME ABBREVIATION
ADELAIDE ADL
AUCKLAND AKL
AMSTERDAM AMS
ANCHORAGE ANC
AZORES ISLANDS AZO
BARCELONA BCN
BEIJING BEI
BERLIN BER
BANGKOK BKK
BRUSSELS BRU
BUDAPEST BUD
CAIRO CAI
CARACAS CCS
CHICAGO CHI
DHAKA DAC
DELHI DEL
DENVER DEN
DUBAI DXB
ANKARA ESB
FERNANDO DE
NORONHA
FER
GUAM GUM
HELSINKI HEL
HONG KONG HKG
HONOLULU HNL
ISTANBUL IST
KABUL KBL
KARACHI KHI
LOS ANGELES LAX
LISBON LIS
LONDON LON
MADRID MAD
MID ATLANTIC MAT
MIDWAY ISLANDS MID
MOSCOW MOW
NOUMEA NOU
NEW YORK NYC
PARIS PAR
PRAGUE PRG
YANGON RGN
RIO DE JANEIRO RIO
ROME ROM
RIYADH RUH
SINGAPORE SIN
SYDNEY SYD
TEHRAN THR
TONGA TNG
TOKYO TYO
WARSAW WAW
WELLINGTON WLG
TORONTO YYZ
