Sharp PW-E500 operation manual Metric converter, Units capable of being converted

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Metric converter

Conversions between different units of measurement (length, mass, etc.) can be performed.

<Example>

Convert 40 feet to metres.

1.Press m42to access the Metric converter.

2.Use {}to select ‘Converter [length2]’.

3.Input ‘40’. You may input a simple formula, such as ‘25 + 15 =’, instead.

4.Press ]. The value in feet is converted to the metric value.

•Press [to convert from the metric value to feet. In this case, the given value ‘40’ will be taken as the metric value to be converted to feet.

•The and arrows on the screen indicate the direction of conversion.

•To initiate conversion of a different value, just enter the value to be converted, or press !to clear the value in the input field prior to entering the new conversion.

•Use the }or {key to select one of the other Metric converters.

•Press fto return to the Converter menu.

Units capable of being converted

The following conversion formulae can be utilised.

length1:	inch	⇔ cm
length2:	feet	⇔ m
length3:	yard	⇔ m
length4:	mile	⇔ km
weight1:	ounce	⇔ g
weight2:	pound	⇔ kg
temperature:	°F	⇔ °C
volume:	pint	⇔ litre
surface area1:	mile2 ⇔ km2
surface area2:	acre	⇔ hectare

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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 Display symbols Key assignmentsOperation guidance message Basic Operation Inputting words for a dictionary searchSelecting a dictionary / function in the main menu List view selecting an item scrolling Filter search view selecting an item scrollingDetail view scrolling Shifting the displayed character size zRecalling the terms previously searched h Listing a summary of detail view items q Searching a word on the screenBrowsing Notes r 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 4WDLooking up a word Filter search If there is no match foundBrowsing Notes 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 JumpHow to use the History function Deleting a history itemDeleting the history list of a Dictionary Prior to initiating calculations Calculation examplesExample Operation Display Setting a currency rate Currency converterConverting currencies Metric converter Units capable of being convertedPrecautions Replacing the batteryBattery used When to replace the batteryReset procedure if trouble occurs SpecificationsReset procedures 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 nounsOther terms relating to nouns Terms relating to verbsTerms relating to adjectives Oxford English Corpus Evidence and Illustrative ExamplesTerms relating to adverbs Oxford Reading ProgrammeWord Histories Specialist readingExamples Usage Notes Standard EnglishWorld English Ise or ize? SpellingVariant spellings HyphenationInflection VerbsNouns Pronunciations AdjectivesForeign pronunciations ConsonantsNew Oxford Thesaurus of English Homonyms Selection of entriesTables a table is displayed as a in this model SynonymsIllustrative examples Linguistic evidence Phrasal verbs and idiomatic phrasesRegister standard vs informal and regional English 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