Turning the power on/off, Auto power off function | Sharp PW-E500A

Turning the power on/off

The power can be switched on by pressing the keys listed below. To turn off the power, press o.

Key	Display status upon start-up

oRestores the display as it was before the unit was switched off (Resume function).

mThe main menu screen appears.

dThe input screen or menu screen of each dictionary appears (Direct-

ton function)

u s y

Auto power off function

To save the battery, the PW-E500A will automatically turn its power off if no key operations are detected for a set period of time. The activation interval initial setting is 5 minutes, but it can be adjusted by following the directions on page 13.

To attach a commercially available strap

A carrying strap can be attached, as shown in the picture below (strap not included).

Caution:

• Do not swing the unit by the strap, or use excessive force to pull the strap. Doing so will cause a

malfunction or hardware damage to the unit.

Back of the unit

Backlight

This product has a built-in backlight, which allows you to view the display and use the product even in low-light conditions. Pressing , (Backlight) once illuminates the display until you have not pressed any keys for approx. 1 minute or press , again.

Note:

•Use the backlight in low-light conditions. It will drain power from the operating batteries and significantly reduce battery life.

•The backlight may remain on for less than 1 minute when is displayed.

Key notation used in this manual

•All keys are framed (A, for instance); exceptions are found in the Calculator section, where the numeral entries are shown with real numbers.

•Keys are often assigned with more than one function. The appropriate key/ function will be shown according to the input status.

<Example 1>

will be shown as either ‘Q’, ‘1’ or ‘1’ depending on the input status.

<Example 2>

will be shown as either ‘G’ or ‘+’ depending on the input status.

•The functions indicated with green typeface are second functions. Press and release ^, then press an appropriate key.

<Example 1>

^ldirects to press and release ^, then press l(f).

^wdirects to press and release ^, then press w(<).

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Contents

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