Sharp PW-E500A operation manual Using the History function, How to use the History function

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Using the History function

Use the History function to recall a headword or phrase previously searched in the Dictionaries.

How to use the History function

<Example>

Recall the search history in the Oxford Dictionary of English.

1.Press dto open the Oxford Dictionary of English.

2.Press h. The history view appears, with the most recent search placed at the top of the list.

When ‘’ and/or ‘’ appears on the left side of the window, }{or > <can be used to scroll the window.

3.Use the number keys to select a desired word in the list. The detail view of the selected word appears.

Note:

•Each Dictionary has its own history list. Additionally, phrase search history list of each of the Oxford Dictionary of English and the Oxford Thesaurus of English is made.

•Solver functions (Crossword solver, Puzzle solver and Anagram solver) have no history list.

•To view the history list, press hat the initial screen of each Dictionary, and the initial screen of each phrase search.

•Truncated words in the list are indicated with trailing ‘...’ at the end.

•Each history list can contain up to 30 items. The oldest item will be deleted as item count exceeds 30.

•The items selected by the Random quote in the Oxford Dictionary of Quotations will also be added in the history.

Deleting a history item

1.Display the history list on the screen.

2.Use the }or {key to place the cursor on the word to be deleted. The reverse colour indicates the selected item.

3.Press (. A confirmation dialog for deletion appears.

4.Press Y. The selected word is deleted.

Deleting the history list of a Dictionary

1.Press m, then 8to open the Set-up menu.

2.Press 4to select ‘Deleting history’.

3.Use the number keys to select the history list you wish to delete. A confirmation dialog for deletion appears.

•To delete all history lists, select ‘ALL’.

•Selecting ‘only DICT’ or ‘only THES’ will also delete the history list of each phrase search.

4.Press Y. The selected history is deleted and the main menu appears.

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Contents PW-E500A Introduction Contents Getting Started Using the PW-E500A for the first timeAuto power off function Turning the power on/offTo attach a commercially available strap 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 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/offAdjusting the LCD contrast Setting the Auto power off activation timeStarting Auto Demo mode Inputting characters4WD Modifying entryLooking up a word Filter search Using the Oxford Dictionary of EnglishIf there is no match found Browsing NotesSpellcheck 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 toHow to use the History function Using the History functionDeleting a history item Deleting the history list of a DictionaryExample 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 TroubleshootingIntroduction Oxford Dictionary of EnglishStructure Core Sense and Subsense NoseSpecialized 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 Terms relating to adverbs Evidence and Illustrative ExamplesOxford English Corpus Oxford Reading ProgrammeExamples Word HistoriesSpecialist reading Standard English Usage NotesWorld English Variant spellings SpellingIse or ize? HyphenationNouns 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