Question: Do Ascendo Dictionaries for Android require an internet connection?
Answer: All the data in the dictionary, phrase book and conjugator is stored on the device and does not require an internet connection. The only
features that requires an internet connection are audio pronunciation and translation.
Question: Why don't I hear anything when I tap on the speaker icon?
Answer: Audio pronunciation requires an active internet connection and that the Media Volume of your device be set sufficiently high. To check the internet connection, open your browser
and navigate to a few sites. If necessary, adjust Android Settings > Wireless & Networks. To adjust the Media Volume, go to Android Settings > Sounds > Media Volume.
Alternatively you can use the volume buttons on the side of your device. Please note than Ringer Volume is a separate setting that does not affect the dictionary speaker volume.
Question: How do I type characters with accents such as ñ, é or ü?
Answer: To type accented characters, tap and hold the letter you want to add an accent to. A menu will pop up displaying the letter with a
variety of accents. Slide your finger to your choice and let go. The accented character will be inserted into the word you are typing.
Question: How do I switch language direction for word lookups and other features?
Answer: An icon with two flags is displayed in the upper right-hand corner of the screen Tapping on the icon will switch the order of the flags
and the language direction used for the primary features.
Question: How can I look up a word faster than by scrolling down the list?
Answer: At the top of the screen is a search bar. Start typing a word and you will skip ahead to the dictionary entry that most closely matches the
letters you have typed.
Question: What do dictionary abbreviations such as [n], [f] or [p] stand for?
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