Merriam-Webster’s
Intermediate Dictionary
with Spell Correction
User’s Guide
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clear In the dictionary, goes to the word entry screen. In the calculator, clears all entries. In the converter and databank, goes to its main menu.
Direction Keys
Moves in the indicated direction.
Goes to the next entry.
Goes to the previous entry.
Note: The flashing arrows on the right of the screen show which arrow keys you can press to move around menus or view more text.
Combination Keys
Hold down the first key while pressing the second.
cap + At a dictionary entry, goes to
or the top or bottom of an entry. At menus, goes to the top or bottom of a list.
2.2 Choosing Multiple Forms
Some words in the dictionary and thesaurus have more than one form (e.g. resume, resumé, résumé). When the word you are looking up has multiple forms, the different forms appear in a list. Use 
or 
to highlight the form you want and press ENTER to see its entry. To go back to the Multiple Forms list, press BACK.
3. Finding Thesaurus Entries
You can find thesaurus entries from definitions and correction lists. If a headword or highlighted word has a corresponding thesaurus entry, thes will flash in the upper right of the screen.
1. | Press DICT. |
2. | Type a word (for example, complete) |
| and press ENTER. |
| To erase a letter, press BACK. |
| To type a capital, hold CAP and press |
| a letter key. |
| To look up a hyphenated word, type a |
| space in place of the hyphen. |
1.Type a word (for example, rain) and press ENTER.
2.Press ?.
Confusables are displayed with identifying words.
3.Press ENTER to highlight the first word.
4.Press
or
to move the highlight to the word you want.
5.Press ENTER to search for a definition.
6.Press CLEAR to return to the word entry screen.
6. Finding a Letter in a Word
If you are uncertain about how to spell a word, type a question mark (?) in place of each unknown letter.
2.My Word List is highlighted. Press ENTER to select it.
3.Press
or
to highlight Add a Word, if necessary, and press ENTER.
4.Type a word.
5.Press ENTER to add the word.
6.Press CLEAR when done.
9.2Adding Words from the Word Entry Screen
You can add words to My Word List directly from the word entry screen.
1. | Press CLEAR. |
2. | Press DICT, if necessary, to go to the |
| word entry screen. |
3. | Type the word you want to add |
| to your word list (for example, |
4.Press Y to erase the list or press N to cancel.
10. Using the SAT® Word List
The SAT® word list is available to you to review and learn English words like those you might find on the Scholastic Aptitude Test.
1.Press LEARN.
2.Press
or
to highlight SAT® Word List and press ENTER.
Press SPACE or 
to scroll through the SAT® word list. You can also type a letter to go to the first word beginning with that letter. For example, type gre to highlight gregarious.
Press ENTER at any word to view its definition. Press THES to view its
3.Press
or
to highlight a new skill level.
4.Press ENTER to save the new level.
Or press BACK to return to the Games menu without changing the skill level.
12.2 Selecting a Game
In the Games menu, use 
or 
to highlight the game you want and then press ENTER.
12.3 Getting Help in the Games
During any game you can read instructions by pressing HELP.
In any game, except
?or reveal the game word or words by pressing ?.
Note: If you reveal the game word or words, you lose the round.
12.4 Hangman
Dictionary Hangman uses all the words
Please read the following safety warnings and precautions before using your device. Note: If this device is to be used by young children, this User’s Guide should be read to them by an adult and their use of the device should be monitored. Failure to do so may cause injury.
1. Getting Started
1.1 Using for the First Time
Your device is powered by two
1.2Installing/Replacing the Batteries
Your
1.Turn the unit off and turn it over.
2.Gently push down on the tab under the battery cover and flip the unit to allow the cover to drop out.
Do not force the cover.
3.Remove the old batteries one at a time.
Use a paper clip, if necessary, to remove the old batteries.
Warning! When changing the batteries, please remove and replace one battery at a time. If you remove both batteries at once, you may lose any information you entered.
4.Install the batteries following the +/- markings in the battery compartment.
Important: Be sure that the batteries are installed correctly. Wrong polarity may damage the unit.
5.Replace the battery cover.
Warning!! If the batteries wear out completely, if you take more than a few seconds while changing the batteries, or if you remove both batteries at the same time, any
Battery Precautions
•CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
•Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
•Different types of batteries or new and used batteries should not be mixed.
•
•Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the device before being charged.
•Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.
•Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used.
•The supply terminals are not to be short- circuited.
•Do not expose batteries to direct heat or try to take batteries apart. Follow the battery manufacturer’s instructions for battery use.
•Always remove a weak or dead battery from the device.
•To avoid damage caused by leakage of the battery fluid, replace the battery or batteries once every two years regardless of how much the device has been used during that time.
•Should a battery leak, the device may become damaged. Clean the battery compartment immediately, avoiding contact with your skin.
•Keep batteries out of reach of small children. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately.
1.3 Key Guide
1 
3
2 
1)Main Keys
2)Function Keys
3)Direction Keys
Main Keys
Turns the device on or off.
dict Goes to the dictionary.
thes Goes to a word’s thesaurus entry. If there is no active word, goes to the word entry screen.
learn Goes to the Learning Exercises menu.
games Goes to the Games menu.
org Cycles through the databank, calculator, and the converter.
clock Toggles between the home and world clocks.
Function Keys
cap Shifts to type capital letters and punctuation marks.
help Displays a help message.
?* Goes to the Confusables® list. At the word entry screen, types a ? to stand for a letter in a word. At a menu, displays a menu item.
At a dictionary entry, displays the headword. In games, reveals the word and forfeits the game.
back Backs up, erases a letter, or turns off the highlight at an entry.
space At menus and dictionary entries, pages down. At the Entry screen, types a space.
menu Goes to the main menu.
enter Enters a word, selects an item, or begins a highlight in an entry.
cap + At the word entry screen, types ?* an asterisk to stand for a series
of letters in a word. In games, gives a hint or shuffles the letters.
Calculator Keys
G(.) Inserts a decimal point.
X(m+) Adds the number on the screen to the number stored in the memory.
V(mr) Recalls the number stored in the memory.
B(mc) Clears the memory.
2. Finding Definitions
It’s easy to look up a word in this dictionary. Simply type it in at the word entry screen.
1.Press DICT.
2.Type a word (for example, study).
To erase a letter, press BACK.
To type a capital, hold CAP and press a letter key.
To look up a hyphenated word, type a space in place of the hyphen.
3.Press ENTER to view the definition.
If a word has a thesaurus entry, thes will flash in the upper right of the screen. Press THES to view the word’s thesaurus entry.
If a word has Confusables®, conf will flash in the upper right of the screen. Confusables are homonyms and spelling variants that are easy to confuse. Press ? to view any Confusables.
Press LEARN to add the word to My Word List.
4.Press
or SPACE to scroll down through the definition.
5.Press NEXT or PREV to view the next or previous definition.
6.Press CLEAR to return to the word entry screen.
2.1 Understanding Definitions
Entries may consist of headwords, pronunciation information, parts of speech, and definitions. Other forms of the word may follow the headword. After a definition, you may see a list of usage examples.
3. Press THES to view the thesaurus |
entry. |
Note: You can also press THES after |
you type a word at the word entry |
screen to go directly to a thesaurus |
entry, if available. |
If a word has Confusables®, conf |
will flash in the upper right of the |
screen. Confusables are homonyms |
and spelling variants that are easy |
to confuse. Press ? to view any |
Confusables. |
Press LEARN to add the word to My |
Word List. |
4. Press or SPACE to scroll down |
through the entry. |
5. Press NEXT or PREV to view the next |
or previous entry, if available. |
6. Press CLEAR to return to the word |
entry screen. |
3.1Understanding Thesaurus Entries
Entries may consist of headwords, parts of speech, and a brief definition. Entries may also contain groups of synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and classmates. Synonyms are words that have similar meanings, e.g., happy/joyous. Antonyms are words that have the opposite meaning of the word being defined, e.g., happy/miserable. Idioms are common phrases and usages related to the word being defined, e.g., happy/full of cheer. Classmates are words that are related in some way to the word being defined, e.g., octagon/triangle; rectangle; pentagon....
4. Correcting Misspellings
If you misspell a word, don’t worry. It will be corrected automatically. You can even spell it phonetically.
1.Type a misspelled word (for example, chear).
To erase a letter, press BACK.
2.Press ENTER.
If there is more than one word in the correction list, you see the list. If there is only one correct word, you go to the definition.
3.Press
or
to highlight a correction.
4.Press ENTER to view its dictionary entry.
Press THES to view its thesaurus entry, if available. Press ? to view Confusables®, if available.
To go back to the correction list, press BACK.
5.Press CLEAR when finished.
5. Finding Confusables®
Confusables® are homonyms and spelling variants that are easy to confuse. If a headword or highlighted word has Confusables, conf will flash in the upper right of the screen.
1.Press DICT.
2.Type a word with ?s (for example, st??y).
3.Press ENTER.
4.Press
or
to move the highlight to the word you want and press ENTER to view its definition.
5.Press CLEAR when finished.
6.1 Word Finding Tips
You can also use ?s to help solve crossword puzzles. For example, you can search for a
7. Finding a Series of Letters
To find prefixes, suffixes, and other parts of words, type an asterisk (✽) in a word. Each asterisk stands for a series of letters. Note: If you type an asterisk at the beginning of a word, it may take a little while to find the matching words.
1.Type a word with an asterisk (for example, intra✽).
To type an asterisk, hold CAP and press ?.
2.Press ENTER.
3.Press
or
to move the highlight to the word you want and press ENTER to view its definition.
4.Press CLEAR when finished.
8. Highlighting Words
Another way to look up words is by highlighting them in dictionary entries, thesaurus entries or word lists. Then you can find their definitions, thesaurus entries, Confusables®, or add them to My Word List.
1.At any text, press ENTER to start the highlight.
To turn the highlight off, press BACK.
2.Press the arrow keys to highlight a word.
3.Do one of the following:
To … | Press … |
define the word | ENTER |
view a thesaurus entry | THES |
view Confusables | ? |
add to My Word List | LEARN |
9.Using My Word List
You can save up to 40 words in My Word List for personal study or review. My Word List is saved between sessions unless your batteries run out of power or your device is reset.
9.1Adding Words from the Learning Exercises Menu
1. Press LEARN.
| understanding). | |
4. | Press LEARN. | |
| Your selection is included in the menu | |
| item. | |
|
|
|
5. | Press ENTER to add the word. | |
6. | Press CLEAR to return to the word | |
| entry screen. | |
Adding Highlighted Words
You can also add words to My Word List from definitions and correction lists. First highlight a word and then press LEARN. Add “your word” will be highlighted. Press ENTER to add the word.
Adding Words Not in This
Dictionary
When you add a word not in this dictionary, you have two options: Add Anyway and Cancel. Use 
or 
to highlight the option you want and then press ENTER.
Caution: Adding words that are not in this dictionary uses considerably more memory than adding words that are. If you add only words that are not in this dictionary, My Word List may contain as few as 10 words.
9.3 Viewing My Word List
1.Press LEARN.
2.My Word List is highlighted. Press ENTER to select it.
View List: ... will be highlighted.
Note: View List: Empty is displayed and Add a Word is highlighted if the list is empty.
3.Press ENTER to view the list.
4.Press SPACE or
to read the list.
5.Press ENTER to view the highlighted word’s dictionary entry.
9.4Removing a Word from My Word List
1.Press LEARN.
2.My Word List is highlighted. Press ENTER to select it.
3.Press
or
to highlight Delete a Word.
4.Press ENTER.
5.Press
or
to highlight to the word you want to delete and press
ENTER.
The message “Word deleted” appears on the screen and the word is removed from My Word List.
9.5 Erasing My Word List
1.Press LEARN.
2.My Word List is highlighted. Press ENTER to select it.
3.Press
or
to highlight Erase the List and then press ENTER.
thesaurus entry, if available. Press BACK to return to the list.
*SAT is a registered trademark of the College Entrance Examination Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.
11. Using Learning Exercises
You can test your spelling skills and improve your vocabulary with Learning Exercises.
11.1 Spelling Bee
1.Press LEARN.
2.Press
or
to highlight Spelling Bee and press ENTER.
You can choose My Spelling Bee which uses words from My Word List or SAT® Spelling Bee which uses words from the SAT® word list.
3.Press
or
to highlight the one you want and press ENTER.
A word will flash on the screen for you to spell.
4.Type in the word you just saw and press ENTER to see if you spelled it correctly.
5.Press ENTER to see the definition of the word.
Press BACK to return to Spelling Bee.
Press LEARN to add an SAT® word to My Word List.
6.Press SPACE for a new word.
7.Press CLEAR when done.
11.2 Flashcards
1.Press LEARN.
2.Press
or
to highlight Flashcards and press ENTER.
You can choose My Flashcards which uses words from My Word List or SAT® Flashcards which uses words from the SAT® word list.
3.Press
or
to highlight the one you want and press ENTER.
A word will be displayed on the screen for you to study or define. If needed, press ENTER to see the definition. Press BACK to return to Flashcards.
Press LEARN to add an SAT® word to My Word List.
4.Press SPACE for a new a word.
5.Press CLEAR when done.
12. Playing the Games
You have nine fun games to choose from.
12.1 Changing Game Settings
Before you play, you can choose the skill level, which determines how easy or difficult a game is.
1.Press GAMES.
2.Press CAP and then
to highlight Game Settings and press ENTER.
in the dictionary for the game. SAT® Hangman uses only the words in the SAT® word list and My Word List Hangman uses the words you entered in My Word List. The rules for all three games are the same.
Hangman selects a mystery word and challenges you to guess it letter by letter. The letters of the mystery word are hidden by question marks. The number of guesses remaining is indicated by #s.
Type letters that you think are in the mystery word. If you are correct, the letter appears in place of the corresponding question mark or marks. Hold CAP and press ? to reveal a letter. Press ? to end a round and reveal the word. Press DICT to see the definition of the word. Press BACK to return to Hangman.
12.5 Jumble
As in Hangman, the three Jumble games draw from the three different lists. Dictionary Jumble uses all the words in the dictionary for the game. SAT® Jumble uses only the words in the SAT® word list and My Word List Jumble uses the words you entered in My Word List. The rules for all three games are the same.
Jumble tests your ability to unscramble letters and form words. Jumble shows a series of letters. Type words made from these letters and then press ENTER. Hold CAP and press ? to shuffle the letters in the root word. Press ? to end a round and reveal the word(s). To see the definition of a particular word, press DICT. Press BACK to return to Jumble.
12.6 Anagrams
Anagrams challenges you to find all of the words that can occur within a selected word. Each letter can only be used as many times as it appears in the selected word. Each anagram must be a specified minimum length. This will flash on the screen before each game. The number of possible anagrams is shown on the right side of the screen.
Type an anagram and then press ENTER. Use the arrow keys to view anagrams you’ve already entered. Hold CAP and press ? to shuffle the letters in the selected word. Press ? to end a round and reveal the word or words. To see the definition of a particular word, use 
or 
to move the highlight to the word you want and press DICT. Press BACK to return to Anagrams.
12.7 Tic-Tac-Toe
In
You can choose to play 1 Player
Use the arrow keys to move your X to the spot that you want and then press ENTER. Then your opponent, either the computer or a friend, will place an O. The game ends when one side places three in a row or if there is a tie.
