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4.In the list, select a desired word using the number keys (press 1, in this example). The detail view with descriptions of the word is displayed.

•If a word selected is not in its original form, and cannot be found as a headword, then the detail view of the word's original form will be displayed. It may be necessary to scroll down within the detail view to find the desired word form.

•Press fto go back to the previous view.

•Press ^lto list the headwords in the Oxford Dictionary of English.

Note:

• Up to 100 words may be displayed in the list.

If the list of words does not appear as expected:

•Searching words with particular spellings may take more time to complete than others.

•If no word is given, a message ‘Not Found!’ will momentarily be displayed, followed by the input screen of the spellcheck function. In this case you may wish to start the search again with a new spelling for the word.

Further information

For further information on using this dictionary, refer to the Introduction on pages 35–48.

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Contents PW-E500A Introduction Contents Using the PW-E500A for the first time Getting StartedTo attach a commercially available strap Turning the power on/offAuto power off function BacklightData contained in the PW-E500A 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 4WDIf there is no match found Using the Oxford Dictionary of EnglishLooking up a word Filter search Browsing NotesPhrase search Spellcheck functionFurther information If the list of words does not appear as expectedUsing the Oxford Thesaurus of English Press tto open the 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 QuotationsRandom quote Screen of the Oxford Dictionary of QuotationsUsing the Solver functions Crossword solverPuzzle solver Anagram solver Entering charactersUsing the Super jump function How to use the Super jump functionSpecifying a Dictionary to jump to About the detail view after the jumpDeleting a history item Using the History functionHow to use the History function Deleting the history list of a DictionaryPrior to initiating calculations Calculation examplesExample Operation Display Setting a currency rate Currency converterConverting currencies Metric converter Units capable of being convertedReplacing the battery AppendicesReset 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 ConsonantsOxford Thesaurus of English Selection of entriesHomonyms SynonymsIllustrative examples Linguistic evidence Idiomatic phrases and phrasal verbsRegister standard vs. informal and regional English Opposites Word links‘Choose the Right Word’ notes ConfusablesWord lists Oxford Dictionary of Quotations Introduction abridgedPage How to use the Dictionary Page Keyword Search Europe Sharp Corporation