Sharp PW-E500A operation manual Currency converter, Setting a currency rate, Converting currencies

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Using the Converter function

The Converter function consists of two converters: the Currency converter, and the Metric converter.

Currency converter

Setting a currency rate

One conversion rate can be set.

<Example>

Set the following rate: £1 = €0.7

1.Press m71to access the Currency converter.

2.Press <. The input fields for the currency name and rate appear.

3.Use the {}keys to place the cursor at the desired input field, then input the currency name and its rate. In this example, press }and input ‘0.7’.

•The currency name field of currency converter is temporarily pre-defined, as seen in the above example.

•When inputting the desired currency name, press ^bto clear the input field and use no more than four letters. Use the []keys to set the cursor on the left/right of the currently selected input field.

•In the left input field, enter the base currency name. In the input field on the right, place the currency name of which you wish to set the conversion rate.

•Up to 10 digits (excluding the decimal point) can be entered in the currency rate input field.

4.Press e. The currency name and its rate are set.

Converting currencies

The conversion calculation can be performed using the previously set conversion rate.

<Example>

Convert €175 to pounds (£) when setting the rate: £1 = €0.7.

1.Press m71to display the currency converter.

2.Input ‘175’. You may input a simple formula, such as ‘35 ⋅ 5 =’, instead.

3.Press [to execute the conversion from € to £. The converted value of £250 is displayed.

•Pressing ]executes a £-to-€conversion. In this case, the converted value of €122.5 will be displayed.

•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.

•Press fto return to the Converter menu.

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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 Key assignments Display symbolsOperation guidance message Inputting words for a dictionary search Basic operationSelecting a dictionary / function in the main menu Filter search view selecting an item scrolling List view selecting an item scrollingShifting the displayed character size z Detail view scrollingRecalling the terms previously searched h Searching a word on the screen Listing a summary of detail view items qBrowsing Notes r 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 itemCalculation examples Prior to initiating calculationsExample Operation Display Currency converter Setting a currency rateConverting currencies Units capable of being converted Metric converterAppendices Replacing the batterySpecifications Reset procedure if trouble occursReset procedures 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 verbs Other terms relating to nounsTerms relating to adjectives Oxford Reading Programme Evidence and Illustrative ExamplesTerms relating to adverbs Oxford English CorpusSpecialist reading Word HistoriesExamples Standard English Usage NotesWorld English Hyphenation SpellingVariant spellings Ise or ize?Verbs InflectionNouns Adjectives PronunciationsConsonants Foreign pronunciationsSelection of entries Oxford Thesaurus of EnglishSynonyms HomonymsIllustrative examples Idiomatic phrases and phrasal verbs Linguistic evidenceRegister standard vs. informal and regional English Word links OppositesConfusables ‘Choose the Right Word’ notesWord lists Introduction abridged Oxford Dictionary of QuotationsPage How to use the Dictionary Page Keyword Search Europe Sharp Corporation