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Thank you for purchasing the ER9000. Please read this operation manual carefully before using the product. This unit contains six dictionaries and reference works: the Britannica Concise Encyclopedia, Oxford Dictionary of English, Oxford Thesaurus of English, Oxford Dictionary of Quotations, Fowler’s Modern English Usage, Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang and Oxford Dictionary of Abbreviations.
The display screen can be switched to Large, Middle or Small. (See page 97.) The screen display examples used in this manual are shown in the “Middle” format. Since this unit contains the most recent publishers’ updates, there will be some minor differences between the data displayed here and that in the print books. The unit does not contain book-edition photographs, diagrams and tables, boxed items and some appendices.
CONTENTS Preparation for using the unit ....... 4 1. Install the Batteries. ............ 4 2. Reset the unit. ..................... 4 3. Adjust the LCD contrast. ...... 4 4. Set the key sound ............... 5 5. Delete the Easy Learn memory. ...... 5 Demo function ........................ 5 Changing Batteries ................. 6 Resetting ................................. 7 Functions and Features .......8 The Keys and their Functions ..... 12 Help function ......................
Preparation for using the unit 4. Set the key sound. 1. Install the Batteries. You can turn the key touch sound on and off by or and then press . using After purchase and before using the unit for the first time, install the two AAA alkaline batteries packed with the unit in accordance with the following procedure. 1. Slide the lock button to the right and release the lock on the battery lid. 2. Remove the battery cover by depressing it lightly with both thumbs and sliding it in the indicated direction.
Changing Batteries The battery mark ( ) will appear at the right of the screen when the batteries are almost exhausted, meaning that it is time to replace them. • • • • • The unit is powered by two AAA alkaline batteries. Do not use a previously used battery together with a new battery. Make sure that power is switched off before replacing batteries. Press the “RESET” button on the bottom of the unit after battery replacement.
Functions and Features 1 Dictionaries and Encyclopedia Oxford Dictionary of English The foremost single-volume authority on the English language - revised and updated to include the very latest vocabulary. The Oxford Dictionary of English is at the forefront of language research, focusing on English as it is used today, informed by the most up-to-date evidence from the largest language research programme in the world, including the 800million-word Oxford English Corpus.
2 Spellchecker Instant phonetic spelling correction for over 225,000 words ensures you will always have the answer at your fingertips.
The Keys and their Functions 13. For scrolling through the entries. / Changes the input area. 14. [ ] Used instead of one or more letters if you don’t know how to spell * a word (including spaces or symbols). [ # ] (With SHIFT key) Used instead of one or more letters if you don’t know how to spell a word (without spaces or symbols). [ ? ] Substitutes for a single letter when you are uncertain of a spelling. [ & ] (With SHIFT key) Connects two or more words. 16. Cursor moves up and down.
Help function Entering and Correcting Letters An explanation of how to operate the various functions is simply explained on the screen at each operational stage in each mode. • • Example: • • • • . 1 Press Use to enter a space. If there is no headword corresponding to the sequence of letters you have entered, the words with the closest spelling will be displayed. . Corrections can be made by using and then . All input characters can be cleared by using or to move the cursor.
Encyclopedia 5 Press Encyclopedia entry words and articles all come from the Britannica Concise Encyclopedia. Press to see the rest of an entry. to scroll up. - Scrolling the screen - Headword Search You can search a headword directly. 1 Press : by line + * Press screen. . 2 Type a word. : by page to advance to the next 6 To scroll alphabetically up or down through the headword list, press or . Example: air Every time you enter a letter, the corresponding headword list will change.
6 Press Category Search You can select a category and find a headword in the selected category. 1 Press and then “CATEGORY”. to select An explanation screen of the selected headword will be displayed. to return to the headword * Press selection screen. 7 Press 2 Type a category name. . Press to see the rest of an entry. to scroll up. Example: music Every time you enter a letter, the closest match(es) will be displayed. or Use necessary.
Jump function This function enables you to look up a word displayed on the explanation screen in any dictionary of your choosing, and to register it in the Easy Learn word list. 1 Press and type a word. Example: lavender 2 Press . 6 Select Encyclopedia, Dictionary, Thesaurus, English Usage or Easy Learn List by using or .
Dictionary 4 Press Dictionary entry words, definitions and grammatical information all come from the Oxford Dictionary of English. Press to see the rest of an entry. to scroll up. - Scrolling the screen - Headword Search 1 Press + : by page + : by sense number * Press screen. to advance to the next . ... You can search for a headword directly. : by line 2 Type a word. Example: unique Every time you enter a letter, the corresponding headword list will change. or Use as necessary.
Subject Search 3 Press You can select a subject and find headwords in the selected subject. . The unit shows the list of headwords which is related with the selected subject. 4 Type the first letter of a word. 1 Press “SUBJECT”. and then to select * If you press , the list of the main subjects will be displayed. or to select the Use . main subject and then press The selected main subject and the minor subjects are displayed. or Press .
Words by Category 3 Press You can select a lexical category and find headwords in the selected category. . The unit shows the list of headwords which is related with the selected category. 4 Type the first letter of a word. 1 Press and then “WORDS BY CATEGORY”. to select * If you press , the list of the main categories will be displayed. or to select the main Use . category and then press The selected main category and the minor categories are displayed.
Names by Category 3 Press You can select an encyclopedic category and find headwords in the selected category. . The unit shows the list of headwords which is related with the selected category. 4 Type the first letter of a word. 1 Press and then “NAMES BY CATEGORY”. to select * If you press , the list of the main categories will be displayed. or to select the main Use . category and then press The selected main category and the minor categories are displayed.
Jump function This function enables you to look up a word displayed on the definition screen in any dictionary of your choosing, and to register it in the Easy Learn word list. (See page 20.) 1 Press . to select the first word you 3 Press can look up. Press to select the last word. Selected word will begin to flash on and off. to return to the previous screen * Press or to disable the cursor. 4 Select another word using the cursor keys. Example: foundation 5 Press * Press screen.
Thesaurus 4 Press The thesaurus entries, including examples, sense groupings, and all alternative and opposite words, are taken from the Oxford Thesaurus of English. Press to see other synonyms. to scroll up. - Scrolling the screen - Headword Search You can search for a headword directly. 1 Press : by line + : by page + : by sense number * Press screen. to advance to the next . 2 Type a word. Example: leap * Any opposites are listed at the end of the relevant synonym set.
Word List 5 Press You can search for thematic word lists using keywords to find headwords in these lists. Press to see the rest of an entry. to scroll up. - Scrolling the screen : by line 1 Press and then “WORD LIST”. to select 2 Type a word list name. Example: food + * Press screen. * Press screen. : by page to advance to the next to return to the previous 6 Press to select the first word you can look up. Press to select the last word. Selected word will begin to flash on and off.
Choose the Right Word Confusable Words You can search a headword which has a note on how to “Choose the right word”. You can search a headword which has a note on “Confusable words”. 1 Press and then “CHOOSE THE RIGHT WORD”. to select 1 Press and then “CONFUSABLE WORDS”. 2 Type a word. to select 2 Type a word. Example: famous Example: council Every time you enter a letter, the corresponding headword list will change. Every time you enter a letter, the corresponding headword list will change.
Jump function This function enables you to look up a word displayed on the synonym screen in any dictionary of your choosing, and to register it in the Easy Learn word list. (See page 20 or 30.) 1 Press . to select the first word you 3 Press can look up. Press to select the last word. Selected word will begin to flash on and off. to return to the previous screen * Press or to disable the cursor. 4 Select another word using the cursor keys. Example: bogus 5 Press .
Dictionary of Quotations 4 Press Quotations, keywords, and thematic groupings all come from the Oxford Dictionary of Quotations. Author Name Search You can search for quotations on the basis of a specific author’s name. 1 Press Press 2 Type in the author’s last name. to scroll up. - Scrolling the screen : by line + * Press screen. . to see the rest of an entry. : by page to advance to the next 5 To scroll alphabetically up or down through the author name list, press or .
Keyword Search You can search for quotations on the basis of one or more words contained in the quotation. 1 Press and then “KEYWORD”. to select 4 Use or to select the quotation required. Example: Bacon: Silence is the virtue The preview screen will change in accordance with the selected quotation. - Scrolling the list : by line 2 Type a keyword. + Example: silence Every time you enter a letter, the closest match(es) will be displayed. * When you enter more than one word, enter “&” between words.
Theme Search You can search a selection of the best quotations on a specific theme. 1 Press “THEME”. and then to select 4 Use or to select the quotation required. Example: Berlin: Let’s face the music and dance The preview screen will change in accordance with the selected quotation. - Scrolling the list : by line 2 Type a theme. + or : by page Example: music Every time you enter a letter, the closest match(es) will be displayed. or Use necessary. to select the theme as 5 Press .
Dictionary of English Usage 4 Press Dictionary entries all come from the Oxford ‘Fowler’s Modern English Usage’. Headword Search You can search a headword directly. 1 Press . Press to see the rest of an entry. to scroll up. - Scrolling the screen : by line + : by page to advance to the next * Press screen. 5 To scroll alphabetically up or down through the headword list, press or . 2 Type a word. Example: feature Every time you enter a letter, the corresponding headword list will change.
Dictionary of Slang 4 Press Dictionary entries all come from the Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang. Headword Search You can search a headword directly. 1 Press . Press to see the rest of an entry. to scroll up. - Scrolling the screen : by line + : by page + : by sense number * Press screen. to advance to the next 2 Type a word. Example: bean Every time you enter a letter, the corresponding headword list will change. or Use as necessary.
Solvers Spellchecker The unit provides Spellchecker and 14 solvers that can help you to solve word games. Selecting Spellchecker or the solver 1 Press 1 Select “Spellchecker” and then press . . The unit selects the last solver used each time you select the solver mode. 2 Select Spellchecker or the solver you wish to use by using or . - Scrolling the list : by line + or : by page * By pressing the first letter of a solver name, you can directly select the desired solver.
Using the Wildcard function * To clear the display and spellcheck another word, simply enter your new word. 4 Select a word by pressing or Example: precise : by line 5 Press function. or : by page to activate the jump 6 Select Encyclopedia, Dictionary, Thesaurus, English Usage or Easy Learn List by using or . ENCYC DICT THES QUOTE SLANG USAGE If you are unsure of part of the spelling of a word, enter the word using “? ”, “ * ” or “ #” for the letter(s) of which you are unsure. to enter “? ”.
Crossword Solver To solve a crossword, type the known letters and insert “? ”, “ * ” or “# ” for any unknown letters. to enter “? ”. Use This is used in place of a single character. to enter “ * ”. Use This is used in place of one or more characters (including spaces or symbols). and then to enter “# ”. Use This is used in place of one or more characters (without spaces or symbols). 1 Select “Crossword” and then press . Anagram Solver Look for anagrams using the same letters or words that you entered.
Word Viewer Word Maker Search for an entered word across the Oxford New British EnglishWord List. 1 Select “Word Viewer” and then press . Look for anagrams using some or all of the letters entered. You can enter actual words, or jumbled letters. 1 Select “Word Maker” and then press . 2 Enter letters. Example: treatise 2 Type a word. 3 Press Example: moon Every time you enter a letter, the corresponding word list will change. Use or necessary. . The corresponding word list will be displayed.
Phrase Search Definition Search Search for phrases in the Oxford Dictionary of English including one or more entered words. The unit will find the Oxford Dictionary of English entries whose definitions contain the word(s) you enter. 1 Select “Phrase Search” and then press . 1 Select “Definition Search” and then . press 2 Type word(s). 2 Type word(s). Example: on&take Example: high&low * You can enter up to seven words. * When you enter more than one word, enter “&” between words.
Encyclopedic Search Dictionary of Abbreviations The unit will find the Encyclopedia articles which contain the word(s) you enter in the Britannica Concise Encyclopedia. 1 Select “Encyclopedic Search” and then . press Display the search screen for the Oxford Dictionary of Abbreviations. 1 Select “Dictionary of Abbreviations” and then press . 2 Type word(s). Example: air&liquid&chemical * You can enter up to seven words. * When you enter more than one word, enter “&” between words. and then to enter “&”.
Abbreviation Search Letter Changer Search for abbreviations for which one or more entered words are included in the explanation from the headwords in the Oxford Dictionary of Abbreviations. 1 Select “Abbreviation Search” and then . press The unit will allow you to view possible alternative words by changing one letter at a time. 1 Select “Letter Changer” and then press . 2 Type word(s). Example: trade 2 Type a word. * You can enter up to seven words.
Slang Search Homophones and Homographs The unit will find the Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang entries whose definitions contain the word(s) you enter. Search for homophones (words sounding the same) or homographs (words spelled the same) from the Oxford Dictionary of English. 1 Select “Slang Search” and then press . 1 Select “Homophones and Homographs” and then press 2 Type word(s). 2 Select HOMOPHONES or HOMOGRAPHS using or . Example: cool * You can enter up to seven words.
Cryptic Clue Assistant 2 Press using or and select a function by . This function assists you to solve Cryptic Crossword. Example: Oxford Thesaurus of English Preparation: 1 Select “Cryptic Clue Assistant” and . then press or Press 3 Press . 2 Type word(s) as your clue and then press . twice. Usage of the each functions are same as the other main functions and solver functions. Example: unused door with old prison 3 Enter answer length and then press .
7 Select a word by using or . Example: door 8 Press using or and select a function by . Cryptic Finder: This function will find Bridges, Anagrams, Reversals, Burials, and Deletions. 1 Press Scanning”. to start the “Word Example: Oxford Dictionary of English 9 Press twice. Usage of the each functions are same as the other main functions and solver functions. 10 Press or and then select a word by using cursor keys. The selected word can be searched by all function menu in the Word Decrypter.
Games There are 15 great word games that will help you to improve your spelling and vocabulary. Selecting a game 1 Press . The unit selects the last game used each time you select the game mode. 2 Select the game you wish to play by pressing or . * By pressing the first letter of a game name, you can directly select the desired game. Further games starting with the same letter can be selected by pressing the same letter again.
User Hangman This is the Hangman game for 2 players using words that you can select. 1 Select “User Hangman” and then press . 2 Select the player you want by pressing or . Jumble Using letters displayed at random, you attempt to find a specified number of words. 1 Select “Jumble” and then press . The selected letters and the number of answers will be displayed. Example: sihfts * To shuffle the letters, press . 2 Enter a try using all the selected letters. 3 Enter a word.
User Jumble Crossword Quiz This is a Jumble game using words that you can select. Enter a letter or letters to replace the question marks. 1 Select “User Jumble” and then press . 1 Select “Crossword Quiz” and then press . The question will be displayed. 2 Select the player you want by pressing or . 2 Enter letters to replace the question marks. Example: l, p 3 Enter a word. You can use up to 12 letters. Example: socat * The entered letter can be changed.
Time and Balance General Knowledge This is a game in which you have to find a mystery word with a limited number of tries, in a limited time. Guess the article in the Encyclopedia based on the contents of the article, with some of the letters already supplied. 1 Select “Time and Balance” and then . press 1 Select “General Knowledge” and then . press The number of letters in the mystery word is indicated by question marks. The number of times you can try is indicated by boxes.
Definitions Synonyms Guess the headword in the “Oxford Dictionary of English” based on its definitions, with some of the letters already supplied. Guessing from the displayed “Oxford Thesaurus English” screen, you complete the synonym for which some of the letters are already supplied. 1 Select “Definitions” and then press . 1 Select “Synonyms” and then press . The question will be displayed. Example: ROA___ * Press or definitions.
Slang Words Shakespeare Guess the headword in the “Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang” based on its definitions, with some of the letters already supplied. You guess a keyword for which some of the letters are already supplied that fits in the screen featuring quotations from Shakespeare. 1 Select “Slang Words” and then press . 1 Select “Shakespeare” and then press . The question will be displayed. Example: A_G_L * Press or definitions.
Word Building User Word Building Use some or all of the letters displayed to make new words. You’ll win if you succeed in creating the number of words specified in the screen. 1 Select “Word Building” and then press . . 3 Enter a word. 2 Enter a word using over 3 displayed letters. Press 3 Press 1 Select “User Word Building” and then press . 2 Select the player you want by pressing or . The selected letters and the number of answers will be displayed.
Word Challenge Against the Clock Use some or all of the letters displayed to make new words. This is a word building game in which you have to use the prescribed letter. 1 Select “Word Challenge” and then . press . 2 Enter a word. 2 Enter a word using over 3 displayed letters. Press to return. Be sure always to use the reversed letter. Press to return. Be sure always to use the reversed letter. 3 Press . If your answer is correct, you can enter the next word. ...
Easy Learn Viewing the word list The Easy Learn function allows you to create your own word list from the Encyclopedia, Dictionaries, Thesaurus, Spellchecker, Solvers and Games, which can then be used in the games. 1 Press . Building your word list: Example: Encyclopedia 1 Select the word you wish to add to your word list using the cursor keys. (See page 20.) 2 Press The word list will be displayed. 3 Press 2 Press to select “List”. or to scroll the list. .
Deleting a word 1 Press . Deleting all words 1 Press . 2 Press to select “DELETE ALL”. The word list will be displayed. 2 Press to select “LIST”. 3 Press . 4 Press again to confirm. The word list will be displayed. 3 Select the word you wish to delete from your word list. - Scrolling the list : by line : by page 4 Press and then select “Delete this word” by using . * If you decide not to delete all the word, . select “No” then press * Press screen.
Calculator / Converters Converters Calculator Entering or Changing a Conversion Rate Keys and their Functions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. + 1~0 +, –, x, ÷ MC MR M+ M+/– % Selects Calculator and Unit Converters. Clears last entry Number input keys. Mathematical function keys. Clears memory. Recalls number from memory. Adds number into memory. Removes number from memory. Changes sign of number. Percentage key.
Metric / Imperial Conversion Clothing Size Chart Example: Kilometres to Miles You can easily check foreign clothing sizes: shirts, shoes, hats etc. for men, women and children. and then 1 Press . 1 Press or 2 Press conversion menu. to select “Metric” and then 3 Press . to select “Length” and then 4 Press . 5 Select “Kilometre” by using cursor keys. 6 Press . 7 Select “Mile” by using cursor keys. 8 Press . Enter the number you wish to convert. 9 Press and then .
Setting function / Character size Game Scores You can customize the operating conditions. Selecting the menu 1 Press . 2 Select the function you want to change by pressing or . * By pressing the first letter of a menu item, you can directly select the desired function. Further menu starting with the same letter can be selected by pressing the same letter again. The unit can display the score of the games. 1 Select “Game Scores” and then press . 2 Select one of the games by using the cursor keys.
Changing the sorting for the Easy Learn list The unit can change the sorting of your user word list. 1 Select “Easy Learn Sorting” and then press . 2 Select “Entered order” or “Alphabetical” by using 3 Press or Setting the LCD Contrast 1 Select “LCD Contrast” and then press . 2 Change the contrast level by using or . . to set it. Setting the Auto Power Off Timer The unit automatically turns off after a period of time. This amount of time can be customized. (Default 3 min) 3 Press to accept changes.
Appendix Pronunciations in the Oxford Dictionary of English 98 99
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Pronunciations and Abbreviations in Fowler's Modern English Usage Abbreviations and Symbols Key to the Pronunciation 102 103
Bibliographical Abbreviations 104 105
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Pronunciations and Abbreviations in the Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang 108 109
Using a power adapter Since the battery life for this product is approximately 100 hours, it is not envisaged that an AC adaptor would generally be required. However the following guidance is given should use of one be required. Use for a long period of time with the batteries inserted may result in damage and malfunctioning due to the leakage of battery fluid. The batteries should therefore be removed from the unit.
Precautions / Specifications Under no circumstances should the unit be subjected to the following treatment, which is likely to damage or deform it. ( indicates a prohibited action.
FAQ’s Generic ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Q. Most display problems or malfunctions. A. Press RESET button (Use a paperclip, not a pen tip as this may be too wide to operate the button properly). Q. Display too light/Dark. A. Adjust contrast/replace batteries. Q. Same letter keeps appearing on screen. A. Check if button has become jammed under case. Q. The unit keeps using the same words in games. A. Change Easy Learn settings-it's probably set to use the User Word List either “always” or “very often”. Q.
WARRANTY RECORD ER9000 Warranty Period : One year from the date of purchase Purchase Date : Customer Name: Address: Phone No. : Retailer Name: Address : Seiko Instruments Inc. SC House, Vanwall Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 4UW U.K.
