Handheld Dictionaries Glossary

Pronunciation
The list of languages supported by Voice Output. There are two kinds of voice output methods: TTS technology which is able to generate the pronunciation of any word or phrase; and Prerecorded Phrases, limited to dictionary entries.

Vernacular Expressions
Popular idioms with translations or equivalents.

Frequently used phrases
Common expressions (maybe in more than one language) divided into various categories.

Daily Planner
Available memory in the built-in organizer.

Fun Games
Built-in games.

Essential tips
Important suggestions and ideas for getting the most from a device or program.

Language pairs
The two (or more) languages a device is capable of translating between.

Speech recognition
A technology that allows a computer to recognize and interpret human speech.

American citizenship exam preparation guide
A study-guide that helps to prepare for the test any foreigner must pass to gain U.S. nationality.

Weight
The specific amount that a device weighs.

Warranty
A guarantee on purchased goods that they are of the quality represented and will be replaced or repaired if found to be defective. Read Ectaco's full International Warranty here.

World Factbook
Provides useful information about various travel destinations.

Useful for language learning
A helpful study-aid for improving your command of a second language.

Useful for travelers
A helpful tool for those traveling to a foreign destination for business or pleasure.

Audio phrasebook
The words and phrases your device or software can speak aloud.

User dictionary
Users can create and save unique and personal ´Users dictionaries´, incorporating the new entries they wish to have accessible.

Display
Parameters and type of display.

Screen backlight
Availability of screen backlight.

Headphones jack
Availability of a headphones jack.

PC connection
The option to establish a connection for data exchange between the handheld and a PC.

AC adapter connection
Availability of an external power supply connection.

Battery
Type and quantity of batteries.

Dimensions (WxHxD)
The Size parameters of the unit.

Weight
The weight of the unit.

1-year warranty
Learn about the standard INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY for ECTACO models in .pdf format.

2 year warranty
This is an extended warranty lasting two years instead of one. Consult this PDF document for detailed information.

Extras & demo software
Complimentary software titles and additional software items for you to try.

Compact case
Slim case for safe storage and carrying.

TOEFL
A practical preparation guide for the standardized Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Text-to-Speech output
technology is the latest advanced technology utilized in ECTACO talking dictionaries. This technology effectively recognizes the entered text unit and pronounces it using the advanced voice synthesis function.

Accent correction function
Accent Correction offers help in perfecting your pronunciation. Through the use of its listening and speaking exercises you are able to match your pronunciation to that of a native speaker's and the program will recognize, evaluate and rate your articulation.

Full sentence translation
Full-Sentence Translation is an invaluable tool for use when working with bodies of text. Able to translate sentences, paragraphs, and even long documents in seconds, it is highly efficient and accurate, saves time and energy, and provides reliable output every time.

Turbo search
Offers entries for translation as characters are entered into the input line.

Automatic reverse translation
Back translation helps to establish a better understanding of the given translation choices.

Spell-checker
The Vector Ultima spell-checker makes spelling suggestions for misspelled words.

Irregular verbs
List of common irregular verbs.

New word recording
The option to add your own records to the user's dictionary.

Daily Planner
The availability of an organizer.

Electronic grammar book
Basic grammar rules.

Math calculator
Calculator for performing simple arithmetic (+,-,*,/) operations.

Scientific calculator
Calculator for performing arithmetic, complex mathematical and trigonometric computations.

Currency conversion
Instant conversion and cross-rates computing.

Metric conversion
Converts British-American system measurements into the metric system and vice versa, also converts measurement units within each system.

World time
Gives local time in major cities of the world.

Local time
Clock displaying local time.

Daily alarm
Programmable daily alarm function.

Reminder
An audio reminder for the events scheduled in the "Scheduler" section of the organizer.

Keyboard
A set of keys arranged in rows that correspond to letters and numbers and is used for entering text.

Touchscreen
Touchscreen.

Graphing calculator
Graphing calculator.

Loan calculator
Loan calculator.

SAT preparation course
SAT preparation course.

eBook Reader
eBook Reader.

SpeedReading course
SpeedReading course.

U-Learn™ course
U-Learn™ course.

Pictured dictionary
Pictured dictionary.

180-language dictionary
180-language dictionary.

Linguistic crossword
Linguistic crossword.

Scientific references
Scientific references.

Periodic table of elements
Periodic table of elements.

Music player
Music player.