Vocabulary
Amount of translations in the main dictionary.
Voice
T-T-S technology allows you to listen to the pronunciation of any English word whether it belongs in the dictionary or not.
Touch Screen
A large (240x128) touch-sensitive screen with back-light. Control of the linguistic microcomputer is accomplished through the aid of a special instrument similar to a ballpoint pen - a stylus.
Digital Recorder/Voice Memo
The digital recorder can record up to 12 minutes of sound.
Word Recognition System
The Vector Ultima™ spell-checker allows you to enter words in like they sound and gives you a list of possible correct options.
Drawing Board
A function allowing you to use the stylus to make drawings or take notes by hand and save them in the memory of the linguistic microcomputer.
Stylus
A tool meant for entering in information directly through the touch screen. Similar to a ballpoint pen.
Idioms
American idioms and their translations or equivalents.
Commonly used phrases
Common and emergency phrases in several languages, divided into 12 different categories: everyday conversation, traveling, hotel, in the restaurant, shopping, sightseeing etc.
Organizer memory (KB)
Built-in organizer memory.
Game Center
Built-in games (Hangman, Brick Game, Tile5, Master Mind).
Display
Size and type of display.
Screen backlight
Availability of screen backlight.
PC connection
Exchange of data from the dictionary to the PC and vice versa via COM-port.
AC adapter jack
Partner EE586HT is equipped with a jack for external power supply.
Batteries (included)
Type and quantity of batteries.
Dimensions (WxDxH)
In millimeters and inches, in set-up form.
Bonus & demo software
CD with bonus & demo software:
- Language Teacher® 2000 Dictionaries for Windows 95/98/NT/2000:
English<->Spanish
English<->French
English<->German
English<->Italian
English<->Portuguese
- EE586HT PC-Link communication program for EE586HT & PC for Windows 95/98/NT/2000.
- Demo Pack - set of Language Teacher® 98 demo software for Windows, Pocket PC, and Palm OS.
- Off-line Ectaco site
Slim case
Slim case to store and carry the dictionary.
TOEFL
A practical preparation guide for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), which is required of non-native English speakers as part of the admission procedure to an American college. This section offers you the unique opportunity to practice the computerized test version in the form that it is likely to be presented to you in the real examination.
Advanced word recognition
While you are typing the word, the word closest in spelling to the word you type appears on the screen.
Instant reverse translation
Immediately on receipt of results, any of the translation options can be highlighted and entered in for translation to find more exact results.
Spell-checker
When you are not sure of a word's spelling, the Vector Ultima™ spell-checker allows you to enter a word as you hear it and choose a spelling version from a list of suggestions.
Irregular verbs
List of all commonly used English irregular verbs.
Electronic grammar book
Basic grammar rules of English language.
Math calculator
Simple calculator with arithmetic (+,-,*,/) operations.
Engineer calculator
Calculator for complex mathematical and trigonometric computations (as well as for basic arithmetical problems).
Currency conversion
Instant conversion and cross-rates computing up to 26 currencies (USD, EUR, AUD, ATS, DEM, ESP etc.).
Metric conversion
With metric conversion you may easily convert measurements from the British-American system into the metric system commonly used in Europe and vise versa, as well as measurements within each system.
World
This function gives you the local time in major cities around the world.
Local
Clock.
Daily alarm
Daily alarm.
Reminder
A sound reminds you of an event scheduled in the "Scheduler" section of the organizer.
Speech Recognition Technology
Unique speech recognition technology allows the assessment of your English pronunciation.
