Introduction | Sharp PW-E500A specification

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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Sharp PW-E500A operation manual Introduction

Contents

PW-E500A Introduction Contents Using the PW-E500A for the first time Getting Started To attach a commercially available strap Turning the power on/offAuto power off function Backlight Data 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 scrolling Recalling 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 menu Starting Auto Demo mode Setting the Auto power off activation timeAdjusting the LCD contrast Inputting characters Modifying entry 4WD If there is no match found Using the Oxford Dictionary of EnglishLooking up a word Filter search Browsing Notes Phrase search Spellcheck function Further information If the list of words does not appear as expected Using 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 search Keyword search Press uto open the Oxford Dictionary of Quotations Random quote Screen of the Oxford Dictionary of Quotations Using the Solver functions Crossword solver Puzzle solver Anagram solver Entering characters Using the Super jump function How to use the Super jump function Specifying a Dictionary to jump to About the detail view after the jump Deleting a history item Using the History functionHow to use the History function Deleting the history list of a Dictionary Example Operation Display Prior to initiating calculationsCalculation examples Converting currencies Setting a currency rateCurrency converter Metric converter Units capable of being converted Replacing the battery Appendices Reset procedures Reset procedure if trouble occursSpecifications Troubleshooting Product support Structure Core Sense and Subsense Oxford Dictionary of EnglishIntroduction Nose Specialized case of the core sense, e.g Specialist Vocabulary Encyclopedic Material Grammar Terms relating to nouns Terms relating to adjectives Other terms relating to nounsTerms relating to verbs Oxford English Corpus Evidence and Illustrative ExamplesTerms relating to adverbs Oxford Reading Programme Examples Word HistoriesSpecialist reading Usage Notes Standard English World English Ise or ize? SpellingVariant spellings Hyphenation Nouns InflectionVerbs Pronunciations Adjectives Foreign pronunciations Consonants Oxford Thesaurus of English Selection of entries Illustrative examples HomonymsSynonyms Register standard vs. informal and regional English Linguistic evidenceIdiomatic phrases and phrasal verbs Opposites Word links Word lists ‘Choose the Right Word’ notesConfusables Oxford Dictionary of Quotations Introduction abridgedPage How to use the Dictionary Page Keyword Search Europe Sharp Corporation