E EW-B100C User’s Guide Using a Dictionary Using the Oxford Learner’s Wordfinder Dictionary Using the Practical English Usage Multiple Dictionary Search Useful Dictionary Functions Using the Calculator
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Unpacking Battery • Use only a battery included in the recommended battery list (page Before Getting Started As you unpack your electronic dictionary, check to make sure that the following item is included with it. • One AA-size alkaline battery Other accessories also may be included. 77). Do not use a battery that is not included in the list.
Loading the Battery for the First Time Before using your electronic dictionary for the first time, be sure to perform the following steps to load the LR6 or AA-size alkaline battery that comes with it. 1 While pressing at the point on the battery cover indicated in the illustration, slide the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove it. 2 Load the battery, and then replace the battery cover.
Correct Installation • Spring is not protruding from the side. • Ribbon is extended and is not folded under the battery. • Battery poles (+ and – ends) are facing correctly. 3 Use a ballpoint pen or some similar pointed object to press the RESET button on the back of your electronic dictionary. • When pressing the RESET button, do not use a toothpick, lead pencil, or any other object whose tip can break off easily. Doing so can damage your electronic dictionary.
5 Check to make sure that “● Alkaline” is selected as the battery type. • If you are using a commercially available rechargeable battery in place of the original alkaline battery, use and to move the cursor (●) to “Ni-MH (Rechargeable)”. 6 After the battery setting is the way you want, press . • This will display a confirmation screen. 7 Use to move the cursor (●) to “Yes” and then press . • This will display the MENU screen.
Display Brightness and Battery Life You can adjust the brightness of your electronic dictionary to one of five levels. • The initial factory default setting is 3. The brightness of the display will automatically dim to level 1 if you do not perform any operation for about 30 seconds (under initial default settings). Performing an operation will cause display brightness to return to its normal level. • You can adjust screen brightness and the time it takes until screen illumination turns off.
Battery Life • Prolonged use of a bright display setting, and keeping the display illuminated for long periods, can shorten battery life. • When battery power is low, your electronic dictionary may suddenly turn off or display the Battery Setting screen, without displaying the low battery message first.
Contents Before Getting Started 1 Unpacking ............................................................................... 1 Battery ..................................................................................... 1 Loading the Battery for the First Time ................................ 2 Display Brightness and Battery Life.................................... 5 Introduction 11 Important Precautions ........................................................ 11 Names of Parts ........................
Inputting Characters 23 Inputting Alphabetic Characters ....................................... 23 Inputting Numbers ............................................................... 24 Correcting an Input Error.................................................... 25 Using a Dictionary 26 Dictionaries and Functions................................................. 26 Looking Up a Headword......................................................
Using the Practical English Usage 43 Looking Up a Keyword (Keyword Search) ........................ 43 Performing a Topic Search ................................................. 44 Performing an Item Number Search ................................. 45 Performing a Search of “130 Common Mistakes”........... 45 Multiple Dictionary Search 46 Multiple Dictionary Search ................................................. 46 Searching for the Same Term in Multiple Dictionaries (Headword Search) ...............
Using the Calculator 63 Using the Calculator ............................................................ 63 Basic Arithmetic Calculations ............................................. 64 Constant Calculations .......................................................... 64 Memory Calculations ........................................................... 65 Correcting Key Operation Errors ......................................... 65 Error (“E”) Display ..........................................................
Important Precautions • Never expose your electronic dictionary to fire. Doing so can cause the battery to explode, creating the risk of fire and personal injury. • Avoid temperature extremes. Do not locate your electronic dictionary Introduction Note the following important precautions whenever using your electronic dictionary. in direct sunlight, near a window, near a heater, etc. • Under very low temperatures, display response may slow down or • • • • • • • • fail entirely.
• Keep the electronic dictionary away from your chest (breast pocket, etc.) if you are wearing a pacemaker or other medical device. Magnetism from the electronic dictionary can affect a pacemaker or other device. If you feel any abnormality, immediately move away from the electronic dictionary and contact your physician. • Never carry the electronic dictionary along with a magnetic card (credit card, cash card, prepaid card, etc.
Location • Never use your electronic dictionary in a hospital, in an aircraft, or in any other location where operation of mobile telephones is controlled or restricted. • Avoid using your electronic dictionary in areas where electrostatic charge is generated. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties arising out of the use of this product. • The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
Names of Parts LCD POWER key (page 16) Keyboard (page 87) Battery Cover (pages 2 and 78) RESET button (pages 3 and 74) Opening the Cover of the Electronic Dictionary Open the cover of your electronic dictionary as shown in the illustration.
Screen Formats ■ Quick Search With Quick Search, the list of hits continually updates as you input each character. • You can turn off Quick Search, if you want. When Quick Search is off, the hit list does not appear (page 67). until you press ■ Preview Screen On the list of hits produced by a search, you can display a preview screen that shows part of the definition of the highlighted headword.
Turning Power On and Off Power turns on automatically whenever you open the electronic dictionary’s cover, and shuts off automatically when you close it. key. • You also can turn power on and off by pressing the • Power also turns on when you press a Mode key. Turning on power displays the keyword input screen (initial screen) of the selected dictionary/mode. Pressing displays the MENU screen. Mode key • You can turn off power regardless of what screen is currently on the display.
Basic Operation You can select a mode either by performing the applicable mode key operation or by using the MENU screen. ■ To select a mode using a mode key Each press of a mode key displays the initial screen of the dictionary marked above it. If a key is marked with two dictionary names, each press of the key toggles between them. Basic Operation Selecting a Mode • To display the initial screen of the second dictionary marked above a mode key, press and then the mode key.
3 4 Use the and cursor keys to move the highlighting to the mode you want to select. Press . • This displays the initial screen of the dictionary/mode you selected. The dictionaries/modes are divided into the categories listed below.
Selecting a Headword or Screen Item ■ To select a headword or screen item by highlighting it or moving the cursor (●) to it 1 Use the arrow keys to move the highlighting to a headword, or to select the screen item you want. • On some screens, you need to move a cursor (●) instead of highlighting to the item you want to select. 2 Press . • All of the examples in this manual use this method for headword and screen item selection.
Scrolling Between Screens An up arrow ( ) or down arrow ( ) in the upper right corner of the display indicates that more screen content is available above or below. or to scroll from one • Press screen to the next (page scroll). or to scroll line-by-line. • Press Back-stepping to a Previous Operation If you make a mistake while operating your electronic dictionary, you can back-step to the previous operation by pressing .
Using the Dictionary Guide Dictionary guide information shows the dictionaries/modes that support specific types of searches and other functions. It also provides explanations (conventions, how to use, etc.) for each dictionary/mode. ■ To view dictionaries/modes that support specific types of searches and other functions 1 Press to display the MENU screen. • If the Calculator mode screen appears, press 2 Press again. , and then press .
■ To view an explanation about a dictionary/mode 1 2 Select one of the dictionaries/modes. • This will display the initial screen of the selected dictionary/mode. Press , and then press . • This function is not supported by certain modes, such as the calculator, etc. 3 Use the and cursor keys to move the highlighting to the guide item you want to view, . and then press • To close the guide information screen, press 22 .
Inputting Alphabetic Characters Example: To input the word “internet” Press the keyboard keys to input the term. • In this example, press: . Alphabetic Character Input Rules Inputting Characters Use the keyboard to input alphabetic characters. • Note that all alphabetic characters are input in lower case, regardless of their normal capitalization. • Input hyphenated terms as single words, without a hyphen. To look up “heaven-sent”, for example, input “heavensent”.
Inputting Numbers You can input numbers when editing a Vocabulary List name and on the calculator screen. Entering the Calculator mode automatically changes the keyboard to a number input keyboard. Example: To input 15 While the calculator screen is on the display, press the keyboard keys to input numbers. .
Correcting an Input Error You can use any of the following methods to correct input errors and to modify input. ■ To delete a character 1 Use the and cursor keys to move the cursor to the left of character you want to delete. 2 Press . Cursor • This deletes the character to the right of the current cursor position. • Pressing while the cursor is located to the right of the last input character deletes the character to the left of the cursor.
Dictionaries and Functions The following shows the dictionaries included in your electronic dictionary and where you need to go for more information when you want to perform a specific type of look-up. • Basic operations are almost the same in all dictionaries. Any differences are noted in the explanations for each particular dictionary.
Looking Up a Headword • The following explanation and screen shots are based on the EnglishEnglish dictionary. Select the dictionary you want to use (page 17). Check to make sure that “HEADWORD” is highlighted. 2 Input the term you want to look up. Using a Dictionary 1 This example looks up “fish”. A list of hits continually updates as you input each letter of the term.
3 Use , , , and to move the highlighting to the term (headword) you want to select, and then press . • This displays the result of the lookup. • You also can search for a term even if you are unsure of its correct spelling (page 31). • If you see a , , or icon on the screen, it means that additional information is available. Refer to the sections noted below for more information.
Looking Up Details About a Term (Phrases, Examples, Comments) If you see the icon , (example), or (comment or figure) on the screen, it means that there is additional information available. • The following explanation and screen shots are based on the EnglishEnglish dictionary. Looking Up Phrases When is on the screen, you can lookup phrases that contain the term you looked up. 1 When press is on the screen, . • This displays a list of hits.
Looking Up Examples and Comments Whenever you see or on the display, it means that there is example or comment information available for the term you are viewing. 1 When or display, press This causes or become highlighted. 2 is on the . to Use , , , and to move the highlighting to the icon you want to select, and then press . • This displays the applicable example, comment, or figure.
Looking Up a Term when You are Unsure of Its Spelling ■ When you are unsure of specific characters You can input the wildcard character (?) in place of characters when you know how many letters a term contains but are unsure of what specific characters are used. Letters you are unsure about: ad_ _t ➝ ad??t ■ When you are unsure about the number of characters Use the blank word character (✽) to find a term when you are unsure about how many characters there are in a certain part of it.
3 4 Press . • This displays a list of hits that resemble the keyword you input. Use , , , and to move the highlighting to the term you want to select, and then press . • This displays the definition of the term. • You can input up to 29 wildcard characters (?) in a single keyword. • A search cannot be performed in the following cases. • When the keyword contains more than one blank word character (✽). • When the keyword contains both a wildcard character (?) and a blank word character (✽).
Spell Checking and Searching for an Original Form (Spell Check/Original Form Search) • The following explanation and screen shots are based on the EnglishEnglish dictionary. • In addition to finding terms whose spelling resembles the term you input, the electronic dictionary also will display candidates of what it thinks is the original (unmodified) form of the word you input. This does not necessarily mean that the candidates are the correct original (unmodified) form of the word.
Looking Up Phrases (Phrase Search) • The following explanation and screen shots are based on the EnglishEnglish dictionary. 1 2 3 Select the dictionary you want to use (page 17). Use and to highlight “PHRASE”. • In the English idioms dictionary, highlight “IDIOM”. In the English phrasal verbs dictionary, highlight “PHRASAL VERB”. Input the words that should be included in the phrases. When inputting multiple words, separate them with a space. To input “get” and “to” in this example, input “get to”.
Looking Up Examples (Example Search) • The following explanation and screen shots are based on the EnglishEnglish dictionary. 1 2 3 Select the dictionary you want to use (page 17). Use and to highlight “EXAMPLE”. Input the words that should be included in the examples. When inputting multiple words, separate them with a space. To input “return” and “to” in this example, input “return to”. 4 Press . • This displays a list of hits.
Viewing Writing Tutor • Writing Tutor can be used to find out how to write text for reports, resumes, letters, e-mail and other types of documents. Writing Tutor uses the English-English dictionary. 1 2 Press . Use , , , and to highlight “Writing Tutor”, and then press . • This displays a list of topics. 3 Use , , , and to move the highlighting to the topic you want to select, and then press . • Repeat the above steps as many times as necessary to view the explanations you want to look up.
Looking Up a Keyword (Keyword Search) • Keyword Search uses the English thesaurus. 1 Press . Check to make sure that “KEYWORD” is highlighted. 2 Input the English term you want to look up. This example looks up “act”. A list of hits continually updates as you input each letter of the term. 3 Use , , , and to move the highlighting to the English term (keyword) you want to select, and then press . • This displays terms and expressions that are related to the keyword you specified.
Searching for Quasisynonyms by Category • Category Search uses the English thesaurus. 1 2 Press . Use and to highlight “CATEGORY SEARCH”, and then press . 3 Use and to select a quasi-synonym category and then press . 4 5 Input the English term you want to look up. Use , , , and to move the highlighting to the English term (keyword) you want to select, and then press . • This displays terms and expressions that are related to the keyword you specified.
Searching for Common Word Pairs (Collocation Search) • Collocation Search is performed using the English Collocations Dictionary. 1 Press 2 3 Use . and to highlight “COLLOCATION”. Input the term you want to search. When inputting multiple words, separate them with a space. To input “take” and “back” in this example, input “take back”. 4 5 Press . • This displays a list of hits. Use , , , and to move the highlighting to the item you .
Looking Up a Keyword (Keyword Search) 1 Press . Check to make sure that “KEYWORD” is highlighted. 2 Input the English term you want to look up. This example looks up “enjoy”. A list of hits continually updates as you input each letter of the term. 3 Use , , , and to move the highlighting to the English term (keyword) you want to select, and then press . • This displays terms and expressions that are related to the keyword you specified.
Looking Up Related Terms (Related Term Search) 1 2 3 4 Use . and to highlight “RELATED WORD”. Input the English term you want to look up. Press . • This displays a list of related terms. Use , , , and to move the highlighting to the English related term you want to select, and then press . • This displays an explanation of the related term.
Looking Up Examples (Example Search) 1 2 3 Press . Use and to highlight “EXAMPLE”. Perform steps 3 through 5 under “Looking Up Examples (Example Search)” in “Using a Dictionary” (page 35) to search for examples. Performing a Topic Search 1 2 Press . Use and to highlight “TOPIC AREAS”, and then press . • This displays a list of topics. 3 Use , , , and to move the highlighting to the topic you want to select, and then press . • This displays a list of terms related to the topic.
Looking Up a Keyword (Keyword Search) 1 Press , and then press . Check to make sure that “KEYWORD” is highlighted. 2 Input the English expression you want to look up. This example looks up “too”. A list of hits continually updates as you input each letter of the term. Use , , , and to move the highlighting to the English expression (keyword) you want to select, and then press . • Here we selected “too (adverb)”.
Performing a Topic Search 1 2 Press , and then press Use and to highlight “TOPIC”, and then press . . • This displays a list of topics. 3 Use , , , and to move the highlighting to the topic list you want to select, and then press . 4 Use , , , and to move the highlighting to the item you want to select, and then press . • Repeat the above step as many times as required in order to display an explanation of the English expression.
Performing an Item Number Search 1 2 Press , and then press Use and . to highlight “NUMBER LIST”, and then press . 3 Use , , , and to move the highlighting to the item number list you want to select, and then press . 4 Use , , , and to move the highlighting to the item you . want to select, and then press • Repeat the above step as many times as required in order to display an explanation of the English expression. Performing a Search of “130 Common Mistakes” 1 2 3 Press , and then press .
Multiple Dictionary Search You can enter a term and search dictionaries/modes for the term itself, or examples or phrases that use the term. • The maximum number of characters and other input restrictions are in accordance with same rules that apply for alphabetic character input (page 23). • Perform the operation below to view the dictionaries/modes that are supported for Multiple Dictionary Search. 1 Press . 2 Press , and then press . .
Searching for the Same Term in Multiple Dictionaries (Headword Search) 1 Press . Check to make sure that “HEADWORD” is highlighted. 2 Input the term you want to search for. • A list of hits continually updates as you input each letter of the term. 3 Use , , , and to move the highlighting to the term you want to select, and then press . Multiple Dictionary Search • Note that the input term for Headword Search cannot include the wildcard character (?), blank word character (✽), or a space.
Searching the Examples and Phrases of Multiple Dictionaries (Example and Phrase Search) 1 2 3 Press . Use and to highlight “EXAMPLE” for Example Search or “PHRASE” for Phrase Search. Input the words that should be included in the examples or phrases, and then press . • Here we will use Example Search to search for the examples that contain “by the way”. • When inputting multiple words, separate them with a space. • This displays a list found by the search.
Specifying the Dictionary Display Sequence for Lists of Hits Use the procedure below to specify what order dictionaries should appear when displaying a list of hits for a Multiple Dictionary Search. 1 2 Press 3 Use and to move the cursor (●) to the item you want to change. 4 Press 5 Use , , , and to move the cursor (●) to the dictionary that should be given priority, and then press . and then press Use and then press . to move the cursor (●) to “Priority Settings” and . .
Performing Re-lookup of a Recently Searched for Term (History Search) Each time you look up a term, it is stored in history memory. You can view the current content of the history memory for a specific dictionary, or for all dictionaries. When you want to perform re-lookup of a term that you recently searched for, simply display the history list and select the term (History Search). • History memory can contain up to 1,000 terms at one time.
■ To perform a History Search for all dictionaries 1 Press , and then press . The last term you searched for is highlighted on the list. Indicates the dictionary type. Use , , , and to move the highlighting to the term you want to re-look up, and then press . • This displays the definition of the term you selected. Deleting History Memory Entries You can use any one of the following three procedures to delete history memory entries.
3 Press . One entry delete Dictionary-specific delete • Pressing in step 1 will display the history memory for all dictionaries. In this case, the screen that appears will show the message “Delete History of all modes”. 4 Use the and cursor keys to move the cursor (●) to the delete type you want to perform and then press . • A confirmation message will appear if you select “Delete History of this mode” or “Delete History of all modes” in the above step.
Looking Up a Term Used within a Definition or Comment Screen (Jump Search) Use the following procedure when you want to use a term that appears within a definition or comment as the keyword for another search. You also can search for examples and phrases that use the term. • You can use Dictionary Guide Information (page 21) to view the dictionaries/modes that can be searched using this function. 1 While a definition screen or comment screen is on the display, press .
3 Use , , , and to move the highlighting to the dictionary you want to use, and then press . • This displays a list of terms that completely match or are similar to the one you selected. • When the highlighted term is a plural form (like “dishes”), a comparative form (like “bigger”), or any other form that is produced by adding a suffix to the original term, the search will look for the original term (“dish”, “big”, etc.
Changing the Size of Screen Characters (Zoom) You can perform a zoom operation to change the character size of on-screen text while a list screen, definition screen, or comment screen is on the display. ■ To change the screen character size While a list screen, definition screen or comment screen is on the display, press . cycles through the character sizes in the • Each press of sequence 16 dots ➝ 24 dots ➝ 12 dots ➝ 16 dots, etc. • The following shows an example of how zoom affects the definition screen.
Vocabulary List Vocabulary List lets you save headwords you want to remember. A marker feature lets you highlight words with one of three colours. You can even hide highlighted words, if you like. • You can create up to ten different Vocabulary Lists, and each list can contain up to 150 headwords. • You can save terms, examples, or phrases as headwords.
• To change the marker colour, press . Each press of cycles through the marker colours in the following sequence: Pink → Yellow → Blue → Pink, etc. 3 4 Press . • This registers the start point and changes the cursor to the highlight colour. Use , , , and to move the cursor to the highlighting end point. • Text is highlighted as the cursor passes over it. 5 After highlighting all the text you want, press .
Unhighlighting Text 1 On the headword screen that contains the text you want to unhighlight, press . • For information about displaying the headword screen that contains the text you want to unhighlight, see the procedure under “Viewing, Selecting, and Deleting a Saved Headword” (page 59). • A green cursor (■) will appear on the display. 2 3 Press . Use the and to move the cursor (●) to the delete type you want to perform and then press .
Viewing, Selecting, and Deleting a Saved Headword 1 Press . • This displays a menu of Vocabulary Lists. • You also can display the menu of Vocabulary Lists by selecting “Vocabulary List” on the MENU screen. (page 17) 2 Use and to select “View Vocabulary List” and then press . Number of entries/Capacity • This displays a Vocabulary List index. 3 Use and to select the Vocabulary List you want to view and then press . • This displays a saved headword index screen.
The following operations are supported from the saved headword index screen. Function 60 Operation Viewing a headword screen Select the headword you want to view and then . press • If you used the procedure under “Configuring Vocabulary List Display Settings” (page 61) to hide highlighted headwords, pressing will toggle between hide and show. • You also can change the highlighting colour and location, if you want.
Configuring Vocabulary List Display Settings You can configure settings that control what appears on the screen when you view a Vocabulary List. You can use these settings to hide words that are highlighted with a specific colour, or to sort the list according to whether words are ticked or unticked. This helps to make your study and practice more efficient. 1 2 Press . Press , and then press . • This will display the “Setup” screen.
Changing the Name of a Vocabulary List 1 2 3 Press . • You also can display the menu of Vocabulary Lists by selecting “Vocabulary List” on the MENU screen. (page 17) Use and to select “Rename” and then press . • This displays a Vocabulary List index. Use and to select the Vocabulary List you want to rename and then press . • This displays a screen showing the selected Vocabulary List’s current name. 4. Delete the current name and then input a new name.
Using the Calculator The calculator can perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, as well as constant and memory calculations. 1 Press , and then press . • This displays the calculator screen. 2 Perform the operations described on the next page. • After the calculation is complete, exit the calculator screen by pressing .
Basic Arithmetic Calculations 1 2 Press to clear the calculator before starting. In the following examples, press , corresponding arithmetic operator. Example , , or Key Operation to input the Display 53 123 63 0. 53. 176. 113. 56 963 – 33. – 31’779. 53 + 123 – 63 = 113 963 × (23 – 56) = – 31779 23 Constant Calculations 1 After inputting the value you want to use as the constant, press the key of an arithmetic operator ( , , , ) twice.
Memory Calculations You can use the following keys to perform memory calculations. • • • • : Adds a value to independent memory. : Subtracts a value from independent memory. : Displays the value currently in independent memory. : Clears independent memory content. Example Key Operation • To totalize calculation results 80 × 9 = 720 – ) 50 × 6 = 300 20 × 3 = 60 (Total) 480 • To perform calculations with a common value 193.2 ÷ 23 = 8.4 193.2 ÷ 28 = 6.9 123 – 193.2 = – 70.2 9 6 3 M = 720. M = 420.
■ To correct an arithmetic operator ( error , , , ) input Simply input the correct operator. To clear the calculator Press . • This clears everything except for independent memory. Error (“E”) Display Any of the following causes an error to occur, which is indicated by “E” appearing on the display.
Changing Settings ■ Configuration Item Description ON OFF No tone sounds. Auto Power Off 3 Min/6 Min/10 Min/ 15 Min/30 Min/ 45 Min/60 Min/90 Min Trigger time until Auto Power Off Quick Search ON Search with Quick Search (page 15) OFF Hits do not appear as characters are entered. Press to display hit list. Alkaline Using an AA-size alkaline battery. Ni-MH* (Rechargeable) Using an AA-size rechargeable battery. Battery Setting * Settings Key Tone Tone sounds when keys are pressed.
■ LCD Settings Item Description Brightness Setting Display brightness adjustment (below) Illumination Duration Setting Illumination duration (30 Sec, 1 Min, 3 Min) • “Priority Settings” (page 49), “Vocabulary List Settings” (page 61) ■ Changing Settings To change settings, start from the initial screen of any one of the dictionaries. Starting from another type of screen may restrict the settings you can configure. Example: To set display brightness 1 2 Press and then .
Copyright ■ Copyright Notice Copyrights The contents of this electronic dictionary were compiled with the cooperation and permission of the copyright holders of the dictionaries listed below. You are not allowed to reproduce or copy the contents of this electronic dictionary either in part or in their entirety without permission.
Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 8th edition About 184,500 words, phrases and meanings About 800 illustrations © Oxford University Press 2010 Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus Over 17,000 synonyms and opposites from written and spoken English © Oxford University Press 2008 Oxford Collocations Dictionary for students of English Collocations for 9,000 nouns, verbs and adjectives, 250,000 word combinations © Oxford University Press 200
Oxford Learner’s Wordfinder Dictionary About 630 keywords (about 31,000 related words) 470 illustrations © Oxford University Press 1997 Practical English Usage ©Michael Swan 2005 Oxford Guide to British and American Culture About 9000 entries About 30 images © Oxford University Press 2005 71
Screen Messages The following explains why certain messages appear on the display, and the actions you need to take in response. • Other messages remain on the display for a short while, and then disappear. Such messages are not included in this table. Message Error code 01 Error code 02 72 Cause and Remedy The electronic dictionary was subjected to electrostatic charge or strong impact. Contact your nearest CASIO service centre.
Troubleshooting When any of the following problems occurs, take the specified action. Symptom Cannot turn on power. Power turns off when I do not perform any operation. Display Low battery power “Alkaline” is selected as the battery type. When using a rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery, actual battery operation between charges is shorter than that noted in the specifications. Auto Power Off Auto Power Off does not work. trigger time is too long. The display Low battery suddenly goes power blank.
Resetting the Electronic Dictionary Strong electrostatic charge can cause abnormal electronic dictionary operation or lockup. If this happens, you need to reset your electronic dictionary. Caution! Note the following very important information about the reset operation. • Be sure to turn off power before performing the reset operation. Resetting without turning off power can cause history data and settings to be deleted.
3 Open the cover of your electronic dictionary as shown in the illustration. • This will cause the Battery Setting screen to appear. 4 Follow the instructions that appear on the display to configure the battery setting. • For details, see the steps starting from step 5 under “Loading the Battery for the First Time”. (page 4) Clearing Memory Data You can use the procedure below to delete all data from the Vocabulary List and HISTORY memory. Note that a delete operation cannot be undone.
Replacing the Battery Replace the battery as soon as possible after the message “The battery is low.” appears on the display. You should replace the battery at least once a year, even if this message does not appear. A nickel-metal hydride battery (rechargeable battery) in particular can deteriorate when left in the electronic dictionary when you are not using it for long periods. Remove the rechargeable battery as soon as possible. • Make sure you turn off power before replacing the battery.
• Should a battery leak, clean out the battery compartment immediately, taking care to avoid letting battery fluid come into direct contact with your skin. • Should battery fluid ever get into your eyes, take the following steps immediately. Failure to do so can result in loss of eyesight. 1. Rinse your eyes with clean water, without rubbing them. 2. Contact a physician immediately. Battery • Use only the specified battery charger for the battery you are using to charge it.
3 While pressing at the point on the battery cover as shown in the illustration, slide the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove it. 4 Remove the old battery and load a new one. Ribbon • Pull up on a ribbon to remove a battery. • Load the battery so the ribbon runs underneath it. 5 6 Replace the battery cover. Use a ballpoint pen or some similar pointed object to press the RESET button on the back of your electronic dictionary.
Specifications • Content: See “Copyrights” (page 69) for information about dictionaries. • Calculator: 12 digits; arithmetic calculations; arithmetic constant • • • • calculations; independent memory calculations; mixed calculations • Decimal point: Full floating • Constant display of memory content Display: 384 × 216-dot TFT colour LCD Power Consumption: 0.
• Auto Power Off: Selectable trigger time of approximately 3, 6, 10, 15, 30, 45, 60, or 90 minutes • Resume Function: Current screen and data are saved when power is turned off. • Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C • Dimensions: 108.5 (W) x 87.0 (D) x 17.2 (H) mm (at thinnest point when cover is closed); H is 17.7 mm at thickest point.
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✂ ■ General Guide Mode key Character keys ę ũ Key Example: Role of the key Turns power on and off. (page 16) Ć Each press of a mode key displays the initial screen of the dictionary marked above it. If a key is marked with two dictionary names, each press of the key toggles between them. (page 17) Press to input certain characters (?, ✽), to access guide information, etc. (pages 21 and 31) • Press and release it, and then press the next key.
✂ Key Press this key to back-step to the previous operation. (page 20) Pressing this key while a definition screen is on the display switches to the list view of terms, which includes the term whose definition you were viewing. (page 20) Pressing this key while a dictionary’s initial screen is on the display will return to the MENU screen. (page 17) Press this key to look up a term on the currently displayed definition screen or comment screen.
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