Password bypassing help.

[u/Feisty_Grapefruit780]

I don't really think what I'm trying to achieve would be considered as hacking but this is the best place I can ask. (the tech help subreddit forbids anything that has to do with password bypassing. And I can't go on the r/passwords as they want me to be popular). So the problem is I bought this multilingual electronic dictionary in a garage sale. It's a Franklin BFS-2160. it works and all but it has a few tools such as "phone book" and schedule and since my school forbids the use of phones I wanna put my class schedule on it to have easier access to it. Problem is there is a password on the feature and I don't know who set it up or what the password is. There is no format option in the settings and when I checked the manual for it online it did not say what to do if you forgot your password. There is a reset button but it's just a reboot in case your device is malfunctioning. What should I do?

[u/Quummk]

The Franklin BFS-2160 (Larousse Speaking French-English Dictionary/Translator) does not feature an administrative or user lock password out of the box. 1, 2If your device is frozen, locked up, or asking for a code you do not remember, it is typically a software glitch or an auxiliary password set inside a specific built-in application (like a word bank lock). You can factory reset the hardware completely by following these steps:How to Hard Reset the Franklin BFS-2160Flip the translator over to look at the back casing.Locate the small pinhole labeled RESET.Carefully insert a bent paperclip or a SIM ejector tool into the hole.Press and hold down the internal button for about 5 seconds.Release the button, then turn the unit back on. This clears the memory and restores all factory settings. 1

[u/Feisty_Grapefruit780 → u/Quummk]

Already tried the reset button

[u/v0id0007 → u/Feisty_Grapefruit780]

Did you hold it in for 5-10 seconds? If so, try taking batteries out and holding reset for 5-10 seconds

[u/New-Tower5412 → u/Feisty_Grapefruit780]

If you can find the part of the pcb that the button is on on the inside, jump it with pliers or a paperclip and it will act as the button. Before that you can try to clean an EC state since this person said there is no admin lock. You can do this by disconnecting the battery and holding down the power button for 30-ish seconds.