Sharp PW-E500 operation manual Introduction

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the SHARP Electronic Dictionary, model PW-E500.

The PW-E500 contains data based on the following dictionaries (see page 4):

•Oxford Dictionary of English

•New Oxford Thesaurus of English

•Oxford Dictionary of Quotations

After reading this manual, store it in a convenient location for future reference.

NOTICE

•SHARP will not be liable nor responsible for any incidental or consequential economic or property damage caused by misuse and/or malfunction of this product and its peripherals, unless such liability is acknowledged by law.

•The specification of this product and its accessories, as well as information provided in this manual, is subject to change without prior notice.

CAUTION

•Do not carry the PW-E500 in the back pocket of slacks or trousers.

•Do not apply excessive physical pressure on the LCD panel because the glass material may break.

•Do not drop the PW-E500 or apply excessive force to it. Bending the unit unduly can damage it.

•Do not subject the PW-E500 to extreme temperatures. Do not expose the unit to an extremely humid or dusty environment.

•Do not apply extreme force when pressing the keys.

•Sharp or hard objects can scratch and damage the unit. Make sure it is adequately protected when carried with other objects.

•Since the unit is not waterproof, do not use it or store it where fluids can splash onto it. Raindrops, water spray, juice, coffee, steam, perspiration, etc. will also cause malfunction.

•Clean only with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use solvents.

•Use only a SHARP approved service facility.

NOTES

•Oxford is a registered trademark of Oxford University Press in the UK and in certain other countries.

•All company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Contents PW-E500 Introduction Contents Using the PW-E500 for the first time Getting StartedKey notation used in this manual Turning the power on/offAuto power off function ExampleData contained in the PW-E500 Layout Operation guidance message Display symbolsKey assignments Selecting a dictionary / function in the main menu Basic OperationInputting words for a dictionary search List view selecting an item scrolling Filter search view selecting an item scrollingRecalling the terms previously searched h Detail view scrollingShifting the displayed character size z Browsing Notes r Listing a summary of detail view items qSearching a word on the screen Setting the key sound on/off Set-up MenuStarting Auto Demo mode Setting the Auto power off activation timeAdjusting the LCD contrast Inputting CharactersModifying entry 4WDBrowsing Notes Looking up a word Filter searchIf there is no match found Phrase search Crossword solverAnagram solver Spellcheck functionFurther information If the list of words do not appear as expectedThesaurus of English Press tto open the New Oxford Thesaurus of English Using the Oxford Dictionary of Quotations Searching by an author name Filter searchKeyword search Press uto open the Oxford Dictionary of QuotationsTheme search Random quoteUsing the Super Jump function How to use the Super Jump functionSpecifying a Dictionary to jump to About the detail view after the JumpDeleting the history list of a Dictionary How to use the History functionDeleting a history item Example Operation Display Prior to initiating calculationsCalculation examples Converting currencies Setting a currency rateCurrency converter Metric converter Units capable of being convertedPrecautions Replacing the batteryBattery used When to replace the batteryReset procedures Reset procedure if trouble occursSpecifications Troubleshooting Product supportStructure Core Sense and Subsense Oxford Dictionary of EnglishIntroduction NoseSpecialized case of the core sense, e.g Specialist Vocabulary Encyclopedic MaterialGrammar Terms relating to nounsTerms relating to adjectives Other terms relating to nounsTerms relating to verbs Oxford English Corpus Evidence and Illustrative ExamplesTerms relating to adverbs Oxford Reading ProgrammeExamples Word HistoriesSpecialist reading Usage Notes Standard EnglishWorld English Ise or ize? SpellingVariant spellings HyphenationNouns InflectionVerbs Pronunciations AdjectivesForeign pronunciations ConsonantsNew Oxford Thesaurus of English Homonyms Selection of entriesTables a table is displayed as a in this model SynonymsIllustrative examples Register standard vs informal and regional English Linguistic evidencePhrasal verbs and idiomatic phrases Opposites Combining forms Oxford Dictionary of QuotationsRelated terms Awkward synonyms and confusablesPage Page How to use the Dictionary Theme Search Keyword SearchMemo Memo Europe Sharp Corporation