Sharp PW-E500A operation manual Introduction

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the SHARP Electronic Dictionary, model PW-E500A.

The PW-E500A contains data based on the following dictionaries (see page 5):

•Oxford Dictionary of English

•Oxford Thesaurus of English

•Oxford Dictionary of Quotations

•Oxford Crossword Dictionary

•Oxford Puzzle Solver

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-E500A 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-E500A or apply excessive force to it. Bending the unit unduly can damage it.

•Do not subject the PW-E500A 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-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 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 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 DictionaryExample Operation Display Prior to initiating calculationsCalculation examples Converting currencies Setting a currency rateCurrency converter Metric converter Units capable of being convertedReplacing the battery AppendicesReset 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 ConsonantsOxford Thesaurus of English Selection of entriesIllustrative examples HomonymsSynonyms Register standard vs. informal and regional English Linguistic evidenceIdiomatic phrases and phrasal verbs Opposites Word linksWord lists ‘Choose the Right Word’ notesConfusables Oxford Dictionary of Quotations Introduction abridgedPage How to use the Dictionary Page Keyword Search Europe Sharp Corporation