Sharp PW-E500A operation manual Detail view scrolling, Shifting the displayed character size z

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Detail view: scrolling

Press d, then type A, and e.

The detail view with definitions appears.

Browsing contents above/below the screen

‘ ’ and/or ‘ ’ may appear on the left side of the screen, indicating that more information can be browsed by scrolling up/down the view. Use }{ or ><.

Scrolling up/down to the previous/next entry header

Press ^nto show the next entry header. To show the previous entry header, press ^w.

Other useful keys

f: Returns to the previous view

^b: Shows the input screen of each Dictionary or the initial display of a function

^l: Shows the list view starting from the previously displayed header

Shifting the displayed character size (z)

Press the zkey to shift the character size to be displayed.

12dot-based (vertical pixel resolution) or 9 dot-based characters can be selected. For instance, press zto display the 12 dot characters to 9 dot characters. Press zagain to toggle back the displayed characters to 12 dot-base.

12 dot-based (default)

9 dot-based

•The character size setting will be retained until the next time zis pressed.

•The zkey is functional in the following views:

•The list view, detail view, filter search view or Quick view of each Dictionary

•The Super jump window

•The contents of the Note

•The character size setting is saved for each dictionary in both the list view (including filter search view and Quick view) and the detail view.

Recalling the terms previously searched (h)

The history of up to 30 items in each dictionary is automatically stored, and can be recalled easily by selecting the word in the history list. (For more information, see page 28.)

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Contents PW-E500A Introduction Contents Getting Started Using the PW-E500A for the first timeBacklight Turning the power on/offAuto power off function To attach a commercially available strapData contained in the PW-E500A Layout Operation guidance message Display symbolsKey assignments Selecting a dictionary / function in the main menu Basic operationInputting words for a dictionary search Filter search view selecting an item scrolling List 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 Set-up menu Setting the key sound on/offInputting characters Setting the Auto power off activation timeAdjusting the LCD contrast Starting Auto Demo mode4WD Modifying entryBrowsing Notes Using the Oxford Dictionary of EnglishLooking up a word Filter search If there is no match foundSpellcheck function Phrase searchIf the list of words does not appear as expected Further informationUsing the Oxford Thesaurus of English Press tto open the Oxford Thesaurus of English Searching by an author name Filter search Using the Oxford Dictionary of QuotationsPress uto open the Oxford Dictionary of Quotations Keyword searchScreen of the Oxford Dictionary of Quotations Random quoteCrossword solver Using the Solver functionsPuzzle solver Entering characters Anagram solverHow to use the Super jump function Using the Super jump functionAbout the detail view after the jump Specifying a Dictionary to jump toDeleting the history list of a Dictionary Using the History functionHow to use the History function Deleting a history itemExample Operation Display Prior to initiating calculationsCalculation examples Converting currencies Setting a currency rateCurrency converter Units capable of being converted Metric converterAppendices Replacing the batteryReset procedures Reset procedure if trouble occursSpecifications Product support TroubleshootingNose Oxford Dictionary of EnglishIntroduction Structure Core Sense and SubsenseSpecialized case of the core sense, e.g Encyclopedic Material Specialist VocabularyTerms relating to nouns GrammarTerms relating to adjectives Other terms relating to nounsTerms relating to verbs Oxford Reading Programme Evidence and Illustrative ExamplesTerms relating to adverbs Oxford English CorpusExamples Word HistoriesSpecialist reading Standard English Usage NotesWorld English Hyphenation SpellingVariant spellings Ise or ize?Nouns InflectionVerbs Adjectives PronunciationsConsonants Foreign pronunciationsSelection of entries Oxford Thesaurus of EnglishIllustrative examples HomonymsSynonyms Register standard vs. informal and regional English Linguistic evidenceIdiomatic phrases and phrasal verbs Word links OppositesWord lists ‘Choose the Right Word’ notesConfusables Introduction abridged Oxford Dictionary of QuotationsPage How to use the Dictionary Page Keyword Search Europe Sharp Corporation