[. . . ] This license terminates immediately without notice from FRANKLIN if you fail to comply with any provision of this license. 1 Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Transferring Words Between Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Limited Warranty (outside U. S. ) 10 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Introduction The Medical Book System platform is a state-of-the-art handheld electronic device that lets you carry and read your medical reference books wherever you go. [. . . ] If you do, information entered in any installed book cards may be erased. Removing Book Cards CAUTION When you remove a book card from a platform, information entered in that book card will be erased. 4 Selecting a Book If you have installed two book cards in the platform, you can select which book you want to read. Press CARD . Transferring Words Between Books The Medical Book System platform enables you to look up a word from one installed book card in the other installed book card. Some book cards are not be able to transfer words to or from other book cards. To learn if a book card can send or receive words, read its user's guide. To learn how to highlight words in a book card, read its user's guide. Press ENTER to select it. Resuming Where You Left Off You can turn off the platform at any screen. When you turn it on again, the last screen that you viewed appears. 5 Using the Serial Port ® BOOKMAN® ON/OFF CLEAR PREV MENU HELP SPACE CAP CARD UP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Q A W S Z E D X R F C T G V Y H B U J N I K M O L ? P BACK DN NEXT + . , ENTER * ÷ - serial port card that supports the use of the serial port installed in the platform. To learn if a book card can use the serial port, read its user's guide. CAUTION Franklin's serial cable is specifically designed for the Medical Book System platform. Using a serial cable other than one obtained from Franklin Electronic Publishers may damage the platform. The Medical Book System platform is equipped with a 3. 5-mm serial port that can be used to exchange information with a personal computer or other external device. To use the serial port, you need (1) a Franklin serial cable with the proper connectors, including a 3. 5 mm jack, (2) a computer or other device that can exchange information, and (3) a book + 6 Resetting the Platform If due to electrostatic discharge or another cause, the platform keyboard fails to respond or its screen performs erratically, try the steps below to reset the platform. CAUTION Resetting the platform when book cards are installed may erase settings and information entered in those book cards. Use the end of an opened paper clip to gently press the reset button on the back of the platform. The reset button is recessed in a pinsized hole located near the book card slots. CAUTION Pressing the reset button with more than light pressure may permanently disable it. To learn how, read "Installing Batteries" on page 4. Product Care To Protect the Platform To enjoy the longest possible use of your Medical Book System platform, please observe these precautions: · Do not drop, or put excessive pressure on, the Medical Book System platform. · Do not expose the Medical Book System platform to extreme temperatures or other adverse conditions. · If possible, keep book cards installed in the card slots of the platform to prevent dust buildup in the slots. The best way to remove dust from the card slots is to use a camera lens blower or a small, dry brush. To Clean the Screen or Platform If the screen or other parts of the Medical Book System platform become smudged or dusty, apply eyeglass cleaning fluid or isopropyl alcohol to a small, clean cloth and gently wipe them clean. Never apply harsh or abrasive cleaners to the screen or platform. 7 Specifications and Patents Model MBS-1770 · batteries: two AAA 1. 5-volt · size: 14 x 9 x 2 cm · weight: 7 oz · 2 book card slots that can use Medical Book System and BOOKMAN book cards · screen: 64 x 159 continuous-pixel LCD · keyboard: QWERTY with function keys © 1998 Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. Medical Book System and BOOKMAN are trademarks of Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. [. . . ] This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitation on how long an implied warranty may last so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Enclose $3. 00 check or money order for shipping and handling to: FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS, INC. ATTENTION: SERVICE DEPARTMENT ONE FRANKLIN PLAZA BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY 08016-4907 609-386-2500 9 Limited Warranty (outside U. S. ) This product, excluding batteries, is guaranteed by Franklin for a period of one year from the date of purchase. [. . . ]