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EW-B2000C
User’s Guide
Using a Dictionary
Using the Oxford Learner’s
Wordfi nder Dictionary
Using the Practical
English Usage
Using the Encyclopedia
Using the Multilingual Word
and Phrasebank
The World Literature
The Remarkable Speeches
and Words
Multiple Dictionary Search
Useful Dictionary Functions
Using the Calculator
Important!
Be sure to keep all user documentation handy for future reference.
Manufacturer:
CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
6-2, Hon-machi 1-chome, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, Japan
Responsible within the European Union:
CASIO EUROPE GmbH
Casio-Platz 1, 22848 Norderstedt, Germany
(This mark applies in EU countries only.)
In this manual, TM marks and ® marks are not used in every
instance.
This product includes FontAvenue font(s) licenced by NEC
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Corporation.
FontAvenue is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks
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of Microsof t Corporation in the United States and other countries.
Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in
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Other company and product names used in this manual and in the
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contents of this product may be trademarks or registered trademarks
of others.
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Unpacking
As you unpack your electronic dictionary, check to make sure that all
of the following items are included with it.
Two AA-size alkaline batteries
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USB cable (page 142)
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Earphones
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Other accessories in addition to those shown above also may be
included.
Batteries
Use only batteries included in the recommended battery list (page
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139). Do not use batteries that are not included in the list. Battery
characteristics and batteries that do not match the specifi cations of
the electronic dictionary may result in abnormal operation or failure to
achieve the specifi ed operation between battery charges.
Your electronic dictionary does not come with rechargeable batteries
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or a battery charger. If you want to use rechargeable batteries and
a battery charger, it is up to you to purchase them from a retailer,
wholesaler, or other source.
The charge of the original batteries that come with this electronic
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dictionary is consumed somewhat as the product spends time in
transit, storage, etc. Because of this, the original batteries may not
provide the full amount of operation noted in the specifi cations (page
144).
How you use the electronic dictionary, microSD memory card types
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and operating conditions can greatly reduce battery life.
Before Getting StartedBefore Getting Started
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Connecting to a Computer
with a USB cable
You can use the USB cable that comes with your electronic
dictionary to connect to a computer. While connected, the electronic
dictionary is supplied power from the computer over the USB
connection. The USB connection can be used to transfer text fi les to
the electronic dictionary.
You will need to install special software (which includes a USB driver)
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on your computer in order to communicate with your electronic
dictionary. Attempting to communicate without inst alling the
special sof tware can cause malfunction.
For details about communicating with a computer and the special
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software, see “Using Library” (page 111).
For details about how power is supplied over the USB connection, see
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“Supplying Power from a Computer” (page 142).
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Loading Batteries for the
First Time
Before using your electronic dictionary for the fi rst time, be sure to
perform the following steps to load the two LR6 or AA-size alkaline
batteries that come with it.
While pressing at the two
1
points on the battery cover
indicated in the illustration,
slide the cover in the direction
indicated by the arrow and
remove it.
Load the two batteries, and
2
then replace the battery
cover.
While pressing the (–) end of
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each battery against the spring,
lower the (+) end into the
battery compartment making
sure the ribbon is passing
under the battery.
RibbonsRibbons
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Correct Installation
Spring is not protruding from the
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side.
Ribbon is extended and is not
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folded under the battery.
Battery poles (+ and – ends) are
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facing correctly.
Use a ballpoint pen or some
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similar pointed object to
press the RESET button on
the back of your electronic
dictionary.
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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.
Open the cover of your
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electronic dictionary as
shown in the illustration.
This will cause the Battery
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Setting screen to appear.
RESET buttonRESET button
4
Check to make sure that
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“●Alkaline” is selected as the
battery type.
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If you are using commercially
available rechargeable batteries
in place of the original alkaline
batteries, use
move the cursor (●) to “Ni-MH
(Rechargeable)”.
After the battery setting is the
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way you want, press .
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This will display a confi rmation
screen.
Use to move the cursor (●)
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to “Yes” and then press
.
This will display the MENU
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screen.
and to
You can also confi gure display brightness and other electronic
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dictionary settings (page 123).
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Display Brightness and
Battery Life
You can adjust the brightness of your electronic dictionary to one of
fi ve levels.
The initial factory default setting is 3.
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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 the screen brightness and the time it takes until screen
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illumination turns off. See “Illumination Duration Setting” and “Brightness
Setting” (page 124).
An icon in the upper right corner of the MENU screen shows the current
battery level.
Battery l evel icon
Battery Level 3
Battery Level 2
Battery Level 1
Power will turn off and the screen will go blank when the battery level
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reaches 0.
At battery level 1, the electronic dictionary may not operate normally,
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may suddenly turn off, or may exhibit other abnormal operation.
Replace the batteries as soon as possible when battery level 1 is
indicated.
The USB power icon (
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icon when the electronic dictionary is being supplied power from a
computer over the USB cable (page 143).
) will be displayed next to the battery level
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Battery Life
Prolonged use of a bright display setting, keeping the display
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illuminated for long periods, and frequent use of the pronunciation
feature can shorten battery life.
When battery power is low, your electronic dictionary may suddenly
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turn off or display the Battery Setting screen, without displaying the
low battery message fi rst.
Battery Operating Conditions
Alkaline
batteries
Rechargeable
nickel-metal
hydride
batteries
*1
Display brightness level 3, display dimmed after 30 seconds.
*2
New alkaline batteries or new, fully charged rechargeable batteries at
Repeated 4 minutes of
input and search, 1 minute
of audio output from the
speaker, 55 minutes of
English-English dictionary
screen display each hour
Continuous output of
audio from the speaker or
earphones
Repeated 4 minutes of
input and search, 1 minute
of audio output from the
speaker, 55 minutes of
English-English dictionary
screen display each hour
Display
Brightness
*1
Level 3 15 hours
Level 5 5.5 hours
*1
an ambient temperature of 25°C.
Battery life values are approximate and are intended for reference only.
*3
Reference value based on SANYO eneloop rechargeable batteries.
Approximate
Battery Life
70 hours
*3
60 hours
*2
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Contents
Before Getting Started 1
Unpa cking ............................................................................... 1
Bat terie s .................................................................................. 1
Connecting to a Computer with a USB cable .................... 2
Loading Batteries for the First Time ................................... 3
Display Brightness and Battery Life .................................... 6
Introduction 13
Features ................................................................................. 13
Important Precautions ........................................................ 18
Names of Parts ..................................................................... 22
Opening the Cover of the Electronic Dictionar y ............... 22
General Guide ....................................................................... 23
Turning Power On and Off ................................................... 26
Basic Operation 27
Basic Operation .................................................................... 27
Selecting a Mode .................................................................. 27
Selecting a Headword or Screen Item ................................ 29
Scrolling Bet ween Screens .................................................. 30
Back-stepping to a Previous Operation.............................. 30
Viewing a List Screen ........................................................... 30
Switching the Screen Layout ............................................... 31
Looking Up Another Term .................................................... 33
Using the Soft Icons ............................................................. 33
Using the Dictionary Guide................................................. 35
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Inputting Characters 37
Inputting Alphabetic Characters ....................................... 37
Inputting Numbers ............................................................... 38
Correcting an Input Error .................................................... 39
Using a Dictionary 40
Dictionaries and Functions ................................................. 40
Looking Up a Headword ...................................................... 42
Looking Up Details About a Term (Phrases, Examples,
Comments) ..................................................................... 44
Looking Up Phrases ............................................................. 44
Looking Up Examples and Comments ............................... 45
Looking Up a Term when You are Unsure of
Its Spelling ...................................................................... 46
Spell Checking and Searching for an Original Form
(Spell Check/Original Form Search) ........................... 48
Looking Up Phrases (Phrase Search) ............................... 50
Looking Up Examples (Example Search) .......................... 52
Viewing Writing Tutor .......................................................... 54
Looking Up a Keyword (Keyword Search) ........................ 55
Searching for Quasi-synonyms by Category ...................56
Searching for Common Word Pairs
(Collocation Search) ...................................................... 57
Using the Oxford Learner’s Wordfi nder Dictionary
Looking Up a Keyword (Keyword Search) ........................ 59
Looking Up Related Terms (Related Term Search) ......... 60
Looking Up Examples (Example Search) .......................... 61
Performing a Topic Search ................................................. 62
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Using the Practical English Usage 63
Looking Up a Keyword (Keyword Search) ........................ 63
Performing a Topic Search ................................................. 65
Performing an Item Number Search ................................. 66
Performing a Search of “130 Common Mistakes” ........... 66
Using the Encyclopedia 67
Looking Up Information in the Encyclopedia ................... 67
Using Images to Find Information (Image Search) .......... 69
Using the Multilingual Word and Phrasebank 70
Looking Up the Equivalents of a Term in Six Languages
Looking Up Phrases by Category (Phrase Search) ......... 72
Looking Up Phrases by Word (Phrase Search) ................ 74
Reading a Term or Phrase .................................................. 76
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The World Literature 77
Reading a World Literature Work ...................................... 77
The Remarkable Speeches and Words 78
Listening to Remarkable English Speeches and Words
... 78
Multiple Dictionary Search 79
Multiple Dictionary Search ................................................. 79
Searching for the Same Term in Multiple Dictionaries
(Headword Search) ........................................................ 80
Searching the Examples and Phrases of Multiple
Dictionaries (Example and Phrase Search) ............... 81
Specifying the Dictionar y Display Sequence for Lists
of Hits .............................................................................. 83
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Useful Dictionary Functions 84
Using the Pronunciation Feature ....................................... 8 4
Before Using the Pronunciation Feature ............................ 84
Listening to Native Speaker Pronunciation ........................ 86
Listening to a Synthesized Voice Pronunciation ................ 88
Changing the Pronunciation Language Setting .............. 89
Using My Dictionary ............................................................ 90
Additional Search (Split Screen Search) .......................... 92
Additional Search (Narrow/Specifi c Word Order Search)
Additional Search (Spelling/Original Form Search) ........ 96
Performing Re-lookup of a Recently Searched for
Term (History Search) ................................................... 97
Looking Up a Term Used within a Defi nition or
Comment Screen (Jump Search) .............................. 100
Changing the Size of Screen Characters (Zoom) .......... 102
Vocabulary List ................................................................... 103
Saving a Headword to a Vocabulary List .......................... 103
Unhighlighting Text ............................................................. 105
Viewing, Selecting, and Deleting a Saved Headword...... 106
Changing the Name of a Vocabulary List ..........................110
Using Library .......................................................................111
What is Librar y? ...................................................................111
Getting Ready to Use Library .............................................112
EX-word TextLoader ............................................................112
Using Photo Data .................................................................113
Using a microSD Memor y Card ..........................................116
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Using the Calculator 119
Using the Calculator ...........................................................119
Basic Arithmetic Calculations ............................................120
Constant Calculations .........................................................120
Memory Calculations ..........................................................121
Correcting Key Operation Errors ........................................121
Error (“E”) Display ................................................................122
Confi guring Electronic Dictionary Settings 123
Changing Settings ............................................................. 123
Copyrights 126
Copyr ig ht ............................................................................. 126
Reference 131
Screen Messages ............................................................... 131
Troubleshooting ................................................................. 133
Reset ting the Electronic Dictionary ................................ 136
Replacing Batteries ........................................................... 138
Supplying Power from a Computer ................................. 142
Specifi cations ..................................................................... 144
General Guide ....................................................................... 150
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Features
Useful Functions Supported by All Dictionaries
Soft Icons
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Soft icons will appear along the left side of the screen when
additional operations become available while using a dictionary
or function.
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Pronunciation Feature
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This feature uses a native speaker voice to read certain English
terms. English terms and phrases, example sentences, as well
as other language terms, phrases, and example sentences can
be read using a simulated voice (text-to-speech).
➜
My Dictionary
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Use this feature to create a list for quick and simple access to
the modes you most often use.
➜
Additional Search Functions
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Split Screen Search
●
While viewing a Defi nition Screen or Comment Screen, you can
split the screen between upper and lower panes and search for
another term.
➜
IntroductionIntroduction
page 33
page 84
page 90
page 92
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Narrow/Specific Word Order Search
●
Narrow/Specifi c Word Order search lets you quickly narrow
down the list of hits or specify the word order for the list of hits
produced by an Example or Phrase Search.
Spelling/Original Form Search
●
Spelling/Original Form Search fi nds results whose spelling are
similar to the term you input, or results that are candidates for
the original form of the term.
History Search
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To re-lookup a recently searched for term, simply select it from
the history list.
Jump Search
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A term that appears within a defi nition or comment can be used
as the keyword for another search.
➜
Zoom
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A simple operation changes display text to one of three sizes.
➜
Dictionary Guide Information
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Dictionary guide information shows the dictionaries/modes that
support specifi c types of searches and other functions. It also
provides explanations (conventions, how to use, etc.) for each
dictionary/mode.
page 94
➜
page 96
➜
page 97
➜
page 100
page 102
page 35
➜
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Vocabulary List
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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.
➜
Layout Switching
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You can cycle the screen between different layouts while the
list screen or data screen (defi nition and comment), or a list of
hits resulting from a Phrase Search or Example Search is on the
display.
Photo Viewer
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Photo Viewer lets you view images (JPEG format) stored on a
microSD memory card on the electronic dictionary’s display.
➜
Screen Formats
Quick Search
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With Quick Search, the list
of hits continually updates
as you input each character.
You can turn off Quick Search,
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if you want. When Quick Search
is off, the hit list does not
appear until you press
(page 123).
.
page 103
page 31
➜
page 113
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Preview Screen
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On the list of hits produced
by a search, you can display
a preview screen that shows
part of the defi nition of the
highlighted headword.
You also can move the preview
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screen to the position you want
on the display. (page 31)
Example/Comment Preview Screen
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When you look up examples
or comments by pressing
the
key, part of the
highlighted example or
comment will be shown
in the lower pane on the
display.
Number of List Item Values
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During Example Search,
history, and other list
displays, on-screen values
indicate the total number of
hits and the number of the
currently displayed item.
Indicates that the highlighted
hit is item number 8 among a
total number of 101 items.
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Calculator
The calculator can perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and
division, as well as constant and memory calculations.
Library
Library works in conjunction with a computer and memory card to
expand the function of your electronic dictionary. You can use your
electronic dictionary to store text for later viewing, or to view images
stored on a memory card.
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Important Precautions
Note the following important precautions whenever using your
electronic dictionary.
Never expose your electronic dictionary to fi re. Doing so can cause the
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battery to explode, creating the risk of fi re and personal injury.
Avoid temperature extremes. Do not locate your electronic dictionary
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in direct sunlight, near a window, near a heater, etc.
Under very low temperatures, display response may slow down or
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fail entirely. This condition is temporary and operation should resume
under normal temperatures.
Avoid areas subject to excessive moisture, dirt, and dust.
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Never subject your electronic dictionary to strong impact, bending, or
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twisting, do not carry it in the pocket of your trousers, and do not keep
it together with hard objects inside of a bag or briefcase.
Never place heavy objects on the electronic dictionary. Doing so can
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cause the object to fall off and create the chance of personal injury.
Never try to take your electronic dictionary apart.
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Never use a pen, pencil, or other sharp object to press keys.
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To clean the exterior, wipe your electronic dictionary with a soft cloth
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dampened in a weak solution of a mild neutral detergent and water.
Be sure to wring out any excess moisture from the cloth before wiping.
Never use benzene, thinners, or any other volatile agent for cleaning.
Doing so can remove the fi gures printed on the case or otherwise
damage the fi nish of the case.
Should the electronic dictionary ever start emitting smoke, strange
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odor, or heat, or start exhibiting other strange behavior, stop using
it. Continued use creates the risk of fi re and electric shock. Take the
following steps immediately.
1 Turn off power.
2 Disconnect the USB cable.
3 Contact your original retailer or authorized CASIO service centre.
Before assuming malfunction, be sure to check this manual for
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possible remedies, and check to make sure your problem is not due to
low battery power or operational errors.
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Keep the electronic dictionary away from your chest (breast pocket,
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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
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(credit card, cash card, prepaid card, etc.) The electronic dictionary
uses components that generate a magnetic fi eld, which can make a
magnetic card unusable.
Be sure to keep backup copies of any data you transfer from a
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computer to the electronic dictionary or a microSD memory card. Do
not delete the data from your computer after transferring it. Malfunction
or repair of the electronic dictionary can cause all of its memory
content to be deleted.
LCD
Never apply strong pressure to the LCD screen or subject it to strong
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impact. Doing so can cause the glass to crack.
Should the LCD glass ever break, avoid touching the liquid that may
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leak from the LCD. Contact with LCD liquid can cause skin irritation.
Should you accidentally get liquid leaking from the LCD in your mouth,
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immediately rinse your mouth and contact your physician.
Should liquid leaking from the LCD get into your eyes or onto your
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skin, immediately rinse for at least 15 minutes and then contact your
physician.
Due to limitations of the LCD used in this electronic dictionary, graphic
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images may not appear as they do on your computer display in terms
of colour, etc.
Some display pixels may not light or may remain lit.
The liquid crystal panel used for the display is a product of very
high accuracy technology. The effective pixel rate of the display
is 99.99%, which means that no more than 0.01% of the pixels
do not light or remain lit at all times. This is normal and does not
indicate malfunction.
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Location
Never use your electronic dictionary in a hospital, in an aircraft, or in
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any other location where operation of mobile telephones is controlled
or restricted.
Avoid using your electronic dictionary in areas where electrostatic
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charge is generated.
USB Cable and Electronic Dictionary USB cable
connector
Misuse of the USB cable can damage it and create the risk of personal
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injury and property damage, fi re, and electric shock. Be sure to
observe the following points.
Do not place heavy objects on the USB cable or expose it to heat.
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Do not attempt to modify the USB cable or subject it to excessive
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bending.
Do not subject the USB cable to twisting or pulling.
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Do not locate the USB cable near a stove or any other heating device.
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Do not pull the cable when disconnecting the USB cable. Instead,
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grasp the plug when pulling.
Insert the plug of the USB cable into the USB cable connector as far as
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it will go.
Disconnect the USB cable from the USB cable connector before going
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on a trip or whenever else you do not plan to use it for a long time.
Contact your original retailer or your nearest CASIO service centre
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whenever the USB cable or plug becomes damaged.
Never touch the USB cable or plug while your hands are wet. Doing so
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creates the risk of electric shock.
Connect only the USB cable that comes with the electronic dictionary
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to the USB cable connector. Connecting any other cable creates the
risk of fi re and electric shock.
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CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any
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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.
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No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without the
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express written consent of the manufacturer.
The expression “microSD memory card” as used in this manual
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refers to both microSD memory cards and microSDHC memory
cards.
The screen shots and product illustrations shown in this manual
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may be different from those of the actual product. For the sake of
simplicity, some keys and icons are not shown in the examples of
this manual.
Example:
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Names of Parts
LCD
POWER key
(page 26)
Earphones Jack
(page 85)
Audio Output Switch
(pages 84 and 85)
USB Cable Connector
(page 142)
RESET button (pages 4 and 136)
microSD Memory Card
Slot/Cover (page 118)
Opening the Cover of the Electronic Dictionary
Speaker
Battery Cover (pages 3 and 140)
Keyboard
(page 23)
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Open the cover of your electronic
dictionary as shown in the
illustration.
General Guide
Mode key
Ć ę
Turns power on and off. (page 26)
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 27)
Press to input certain characters (ä, ö, ü, ñ, ß, ?, ✽), to access guide
information, etc. (pages 35, 37 and 46)
Press and release it, and then press the next key.
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Press this key to use the soft icons. (page 33)
To change the pronunciation language setting, press
this key. (page 89)
Press to perform an Additional Search operation. (pages 92, 94 and 96)
To view guide information, press and then this key. (page 35)
Press when the
phrases. (page 44)
icon is on a dictionary screen to look up
ũ
Character keys
and then
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Use these keys to scroll the screen content up and down. (page 30)
To jump to the defi nition of the term before the one you are viewing,
press
press and then .
Press when the or icon is on a dictionary screen to look
up examples or comments. (page 45)
Press this key to back-step to the previous operation. (page 30)
Pressing this key while a defi nition screen is on the display switches
to the list view of terms, which includes the term whose defi nition you
were viewing. (page 30)
Pressing this key while a dictionary’s initial screen is on the display
will return to the MENU screen. (page 27)
Press this key to re-lookup a term that you recently searched for. (page
97)
To search all dictionaries for a term you previously looked up, press
Press this key to register characters you input or selections you made
g
on the display. (page 28)
To add an entry to the Vocabulary List or to put a tick next to a
Vocabulary List term, press
108)
Press this key to look up a term on the currently displayed defi nition
·
screen or comment screen. (page 100)
Press this key while a list screen, defi nition screen or comment
a
screen is on the display to change the text size. (page 102)
To change the screen format, press
31 and 32)
Press this key to hear a native speaker reading of a term. (page 86)
k
To hear a simulated human voice reading of a term, press and
then this key. (page 88)
and then . To jump to the defi nition of the next term,
and then this key. (page 98)
and then this key. (pages 104 and
and then this key. (pages
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Press this key to highlight text on a defi nition screen with a marker.
º
(page 103)
To use the Vocabulary List, press and then this key. (page 106)
Use these keys to move the selection highlighting or to move the
m
cursor up, down, left, or right. (page 29)
If the defi nition is too large to fi t on the screen, the screen will scroll
line by line as required when you press this key.
and also are used when adjusting the audio volume. (page 85)
Press this key to delete a character. (page 39)
n
To change the settings of your electronic dictionary, press and
then this key. (page 123)
Use these keys to input characters and values. (pages 37 and 38)
For details about the key, see page 47.
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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.
You also can turn power on and off by pressing the key.
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Power also turns on when you press a Mode key. Turning on power
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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
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display.
Never turn off power while the electronic dictionary is changing from
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one screen to another.
An Auto Power Off function guards against wasting battery power by
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turning off the electronic dictionary if you do not perform any operation for
a preset amount of time. See page 123 for information about specifying the
Auto Power Off time.
A Resume feature automatically saves screen information and data
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whenever power is turned off. Pressing the
on again restores the screen that was on the display when power was last
turned off.
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key to turn power back
Basic Operation
Selecting a Mode
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
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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.
To display the initial screen of the second dictionary marked above a
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mode key, press and then the mode key.
To select a mode using the MENU screen
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You can use this procedure to select any mode.
Press .
1
This displays the MENU screen.
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If the “Library” screen appears,
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press again.
Use the and cursor
2
keys to move the highlighting
to the tab of the category
for the dictionary/mode you
want to select.
Basic OperationBasic Operation
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Use the and cursor keys to move the highlighting to the
3
mode you want to select.
Press .
4
This displays the initial screen of the dictionary/mode you selected.
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The dictionaries/modes are divided into the categories listed below.
English1
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Oxford Dictionary of English
Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary (English-English dictionar y)
Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
English2
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Oxford Idioms Dictionary
Oxford Phrasal Verbs Dictionary
Oxford Learner’s Wordfi nder Dictionary (English usage dictionary)
Practical English Usage
English3
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Britannica Concise Encyclopedia
Oxford Business English Dictionary
Oxford Guide to British and American Culture
French
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Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary (French-English dictionary)
Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary (English-French dictionary)
Other
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Multilingual Word and Phrasebank
100 works of World Literature
Remarkable Speeches and Words Ver.3
Useful
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Multi-Dictionary Search
Calculator
Vocabular y List
My Dictionary
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Selecting a Headword or Screen Item
To select a headword or screen item by highlighting it
■
or moving the cursor (●) to it
Use the arrow keys to
1
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.
Press .
2
•
All of the examples in this manual use this method for headword and
screen item selection.
To select a headword or screen item by pressing a
■
character key
Press the character key for
the letter to the left of the
headword or screen item
you want to select.
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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.
Press or to scroll from one
•
screen to the next (page scroll).
Press or to scroll line-by-
•
line.
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 .
Viewing a List Screen
Pressing while a defi nition screen is on the display will switch
to the list view of terms, which includes the term whose defi nition
you were viewing.
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Switching the Screen Layout
To switch the preview screen position
■
While a list screen is on the display, pressing and then
will switch the position of the preview screen as shown below.
To switch the data screen format
■
While a data screen is on the display, pressing and then
will switch the screen format as shown below.
Lined
Unlined Maximum number of text lines
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To centre a Phrase Search or Example Search list screen
■
While a Phrase Search or Example Search list screen is on the
display, press
and then to centre the phrases or
examples with the fi rst term you input in the centre of the screen.
Each time you press
after that will display phrases or
examples that contain the second term, third term, and so on, as
shown below.
First term
Second term
Third term
The above example shows how the screen changes following an
•
Example Search for “by the way” in the Oxford Advanced Learner’s
Dictionary.
You can centre up to the third word you input.
•
Some content does not support phrase and example centring.
•
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Looking Up Another Term
After viewing the defi nition of a term, you can look up another term
by using the keyboard to input it.
The fi rst character you input returns you to the keyword input screen
•
(initial dictionary screen), where you can input the term you want to
fi n d .
Using the Soft Icons
Soft icons will appear along the left side of the screen when
additional operations become available while using a dictionary or
function.
The following procedure explains how to use the soft icons.
Soft icons
While the soft icons are
1
displayed along the left side
of the screen, press .
This will cause the display focus
•
to switch to the soft icons. This
is the setting screen.
•
Press
screen.
again or press
to exit the setting
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Use and to move the
2
highlighting to the function
you want to select.
Press .
3
The soft icons that appear depend on the current function or mode.
•
Actual soft operations are described in the sections that explain how to
use each function.
In this manual, operations that can be performed using both the
•
keyboard and the soft icons are explained using keyboard operations.
The soft icons do not appear on the following screens: Menu, My
•
Dictionary, Library
34
Using the Dictionary Guide
Dictionary guide information shows the dictionaries/modes that
support specifi c 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 specifi c types
■
of searches and other functions
Press to display the MENU screen.
1
If the “Library” screen appears, press again.
•
Press , and then press
2
3
■
1
.
Use the and cursor
keys to move the highlighting
to the guide item you want to
view, and then press .
To view an explanation about a dictionary/mode
Select one of the dictionaries/modes.
This will display the initial screen of the selected dictionary/mode.
•
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Press , and then press
2
3
.
This function is not supported
•
by certain modes, such as the
calculator, etc.
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 .
•
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Inputting Alphabetic
Characters
Use the keyboard to input alphabetic characters.
Example: To input the word
“internet”
Press the keyboard keys to input
the term.
In this example, press: .
•
Alphabetic Character Input Rules
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”.
If an ampersand is part of the word or phrase you are inputting for an
•
English Headword Search, replace the ampersand with the word “and”.
To input “A & E”, for example, input “aande”.
When inputting multiple words (Phrase Search, Example Search, etc.),
•
separate them with a space (entered using
To input the accented characters marked on the character keys (Ä, Ö,
•
Ü, etc.), press
characters that are not included on the character keys, input the
character without the accent.
Example: “à” ➝ “a”
For the French “ç”, input “c”, and for “œ”, input “oe”.
•
You can input up to 30 characters. With Phrase Search and Example
•
Search, a blank space is counted as a character.
and then the applicable letter key. For accented
).
Inputting CharactersInputting Characters
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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.
In this example: press .
•
Keys Used for Number
38
Calculator screenCalculator screen
Correcting an Input Error
You can use any of the following methods to correct input errors and
to modify input.
To delete a character
■
Use the and cursor
1
keys to move the cursor to
the left of character you want
to delete.
Press .
2
This deletes the character to the right of the current cursor position.
•
Pressing
•
character deletes the character to the left of the cursor.
To insert a character
■
Use the and cursor keys to move the cursor to the
1
location where you want to insert the character.
Input the character.
2
This inserts the character at the current cursor position.
•
while the cursor is located to the right of the last input
CursorCursor
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Dictionaries and Functions
The following shows the reference content included in your electronic
dictionary and where you need to go for more information when you
want to perform a specifi c type of look-up.
Basic operations are almost the same in all dictionaries. Any
•
differences are noted in the explanations for each particular dictionary.
Dictionary/
Thesaurus
Oxford Dictionary
of English
English-
*1
English
English-French French
French-English English
English
thesaurus
English
Collocations
English idioms Defi nition of
English phrasal
verbs
Business
English
British and
American
Culture
*2
*3
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Typ e O f
Look-up
Defi nition of
English term
Defi nition of
English term
equivalent of
English term
equivalent of
French term
English
synonyms
Defi nition of
English term
English term
Defi nition of
English term
Defi nition of
English term
Defi nition of
English term — — —
Looking
Headword
Page 42 Page 48 Page 50 Page 52
Page 42
Up a
—
Checking
Spelling
and Original
Forms
—
Page 48
Looking
Up
Phrases
—
Page 50
Looking
Up
Examples
Page 52
*1
Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary can be used to fi nd out how
to write text for reports, resumes, letters, e-mail and other types of
documents (Writing Tutor). (page 54)
*2
The English thesaurus supports lookup by keyword and category.
(pages 55, 56)
*3
You can use the English Collocations Dictionary to look up common
word combinations (collocations). (page 57)
Using a DictionaryUsing a Dictionary
41
Looking Up a Headword
The following explanation and screen shots are based on the Oxford
•
Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.
Select the dictionary you
1
want to use (page 27).
Check to make sure that
“HEADWORD” is highlighted.
Input the term you want to
2
look up.
This example looks up “fish”.
A list of hits continually
updates as you input each
letter of the term.
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Use , , , and to
3
move the highlighting to the
term (headword) you want to
select, and then press .
This displays the result of the
•
look-up.
You also can search for a term even if you are unsure of its correct
•
spelling (page 46).
If you see a
•
additional information is available. Refer to the sections noted below
for more information.
Icon Additional Information Page
Red text indicates that there is
•
related information (such as a
conjugation table) within the same
dictionary. To view the related
information, press
, , , and to select the
red text, and then press .
, , or icon on the screen, it means that
Viewing phrase data for a headword Page 44
Viewing the comment for a word with the
icon
Viewing the example for a word with the
icon
, use
Page 45
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Looking Up Details About a Term
(Phrases, Examples, Comments)
If you see the icon , (example), or (comment or
fi gure) on the screen, it means that there is additional information
available.
The following explanation and screen shots are based on the Oxford
•
Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.
Looking Up Phrases
When is on the screen, you can lookup phrases that contain
the term you looked up.
When is on the screen,
1
press .
This displays a list of hits.
•
44
Use , , , and to
2
move the highlighting to the
phrase you want to select,
and then press .
This displays the meaning of
•
the phrases.
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.
When or is on the
1
display, press .
This causes or to
become highlighted.
Use , , , and to
2
move the highlighting to the
icon you want to select, and
then press .
This displays the applicable
•
example, comment, or fi gure.
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Looking Up a Term when You
are Unsure of Its Spelling
When you are unsure of specifi c 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
specifi c 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 fi nd a term when you are unsure
about how many characters there are in a certain part of it.
Part you are unsure about: ad_... _t ➝ ad✽t
Use the wild card (?) or blank word character (✽) to perform a
•
Headword Search.
The following explanation and screen shots are based on the Oxford
•
Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.
You can use Dictionary Guide Information (page 35) to view the names
•
of the dictionaries/modes that support this function.
Display the initial screen of the dictionary (page 27).
1
Input the keyword,
2
substituting the wildcard
character (?) or blank word
character (✽) for parts where
you are unsure of the spelling.
Inpu tting the wildcard
•
character (?)
Press , and then press .
Inpu tting the blank word character (✽)
•
Press , and then press .
Input “?” here.Input “?” here.
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Press .
3
•
This displays a list of hits that
resemble the keyword you
input.
Use , , , and to
4
move the highlighting to the
term you want to select, and
then press .
This displays the defi nition 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 (
If you know only the fi rst few characters of the term you want to fi nd,
•
just input the characters you know and search. This will produce a list
of hits.
You also can input a wildcard character or blank word character by
•
pressing
select the character you want, and then press
window without inputting anything, press
✽
).
. On the window that appears, use and to
. To close the
.
47
Spell Checking and Searching for an Original
Form (Spell Check/Original Form Search)
The following explanation and screen shots are based on the Oxford
•
Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.
In addition to fi nding terms whose spelling resembles the term you
•
input, the electronic dictionary also will display candidates of what
it thinks is the original (unmodifi ed) form of the word you input. This
does not necessarily mean that the candidates are the correct original
(unmodifi ed) form of the word. Original (unmodifi ed) form candidates
will not be displayed if you input a modifi ed form of a term that is not a
headword.
Select the dictionary you want to use (page 27).
1
Use and to highlight “SPELL”.
2
Input the term you want to
3
spell check.
This example checks the
spelling of “ailand” (for “island”).
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Press .
4
•
This displays a list of possible
spellings.
•
If there are no terms that
resemble the spelling you input,
the message “No matching
items” will appear on the screen
for a short while. After that, the
message will disappear and the
display will return to the screen
that was displayed when you
started the spell check.
Use , , , and to
5
move the highlighting to the
term you want to select, and
then press
This displays the defi nition of
•
the term.
.
You cannot input a wildcard character (?) or blank word character (✽)
•
for a spell check operation.
49
Looking Up Phrases
(Phrase Search)
The following explanation and screen shots are based on the Oxford
•
Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.
Select the dictionary you want to use (page 27).
1
Use and to highlight “PHRASE”.
2
In the English idioms dictionary, highlight “IDIOM”. In the English
•
phrasal verbs dictionary, highlight “PHRASAL VERB”.
Input the words that should
3
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”.
Press .
4
This displays a list of hits.
•
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Use , , , and to
5
move the highlighting to the
phrase you want to select,
and then press .
•
This displays the meaning of
the phrase.
•
The English idioms dictionary
displays the meanings of
idioms, and the English phrasal
verbs dictionary shows the
meanings of phrasal verbs.
You cannot input a wildcard character (?) or blank word character (✽)
•
for this type of search.
51
Looking Up Examples
(Example Search)
The following explanation and screen shots are based on the Oxford
•
Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.
Select the dictionary you want to use (page 27).
1
Use and to highlight “EXAMPLE”.
2
Input the words that should
3
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”.
Press .
4
This displays a list of hits.
•
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Use , , , and to
5
move the highlighting to the
example you want to select,
and then press .
This displays the meaning of
•
the example.
You cannot input a wildcard character (?) or blank word character (✽)
•
for this type of search.
53
Viewing Writing Tutor
Writing Tutor can be used to fi nd out how to write text for reports,
•
resumes, letters, e-mail and other types of documents. Writing Tutor
uses the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.
Press .
1
Use and to highlight
2
“Oxford Writing Tutor”, and
then press .
This displays a list of topics.
•
Use , , , and to
3
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.
54
Looking Up a Keyword
(Keyword Search)
Keyword Search uses the English thesaurus.
•
Press , and then press
1
.
Check to make sure that
“KEYWORD” is highlighted.
Input the English term you
2
want to look up.
This example looks up
“succeed”. A list of hits
continually updates as you input
each letter of the term.
Use , , , and to
3
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 specifi ed.
.
You cannot input a wildcard character (?) or blank word character (✽)
•
for this type of search.
55
Searching for Quasisynonyms by Category
Category Search uses the English thesaurus.
•
Press , and then press
1
.
Use and to highlight
2
“CATEGORY SEARCH”, and
then press
Use and to select a
3
quasi-synonym category and
then
press .
Input the English term you want to look up.
4
Use , , , and to move the highlighting to the English
5
term (keyword) you want to select, and then press
This displays terms and expressions that are related to the keyword
•
you specifi ed.
.
.
You cannot input a wildcard character (?) or blank word character (✽)
•
for this type of search.
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Searching for Common Word Pairs
(Collocation Search)
Collocation Search is performed using the English Collocations
•
Dictionary.
Press .
1
Use and to highlight “COLLOCATION”.
2
Input the term you want to
3
search.
When inputting multiple words,
separate them with a space.
To input “take” and “back” in
this example, input “take back”.
Press .
4
This displays a list of hits.
•
Use , , , and to move the highlighting to the item you
5
want to select, and then press .
This displays a list of hits.
•
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Use , , , and
6
to move the highlighting to
the collocation you want to
select, and then press .
This displays the collocations
•
for the term.
You cannot input a wildcard character (?) or blank word character (✽)
•
for this type of search.
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Looking Up a Keyword
(Keyword Search)
On the MENU screen, select
1
“Oxford Learner’s Wordfi nder
Dictionary” (page 27).
Check to make sure that
“KEYWORD” is highlighted.
Input the English term you
2
want to look up.
This example looks up “enjoy”.
A list of hits continually updates
as you input each letter of the
term.
Use , , , and to
3
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 specifi ed.
Using the Oxford Learner’s Wordfi nder Dictionary Using the Oxford Learner’s Wordfi nder Dictionary
59
Looking Up Related Terms
(Related Term Search)
On the MENU screen, select “Oxford Learner’s Wordfi nder
1
Dictionary” (page 27).
Use and to highlight “RELATED WORD”.
2
Input the English term you want to look up.
3
Here we will search for “good time”.
•
Press .
4
This displays a list of related
•
terms.
Use , , , and to
5
move the highlighting to the
English related term you want
to select, and then press
.
This displays an explanation of
•
the related term.
You cannot input a wildcard character (?) or blank word character (✽)
•
for this type of search.
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Looking Up Examples
(Example Search)
On the MENU screen, select “Oxford Learner’s Wordfi nder
1
Dictionary” (page 27).
Use and to highlight “EXAMPLE”.
2
Perform steps 3 through 5 under “Looking Up Examples
3
(Example Search)” in “Using a Dictionary” (page 52) to search for
examples.
You cannot input a wildcard character (?) or blank word character (✽)
•
for this type of search.
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Performing a Topic Search
On the MENU screen, select “Oxford Learner’s Wordfi nder
1
Dictionary” (page 27).
Use and to highlight
2
“TOPIC AREAS”, and then
press .
•
This displays a list of topics.
Use , , , and to
3
move the highlighting to the
topic you want to select, and
then press .
This displays a list of terms
•
related to the topic.
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Looking Up a Keyword
(Keyword Search)
Press , and then press
1
2
3
.
Check to make sure that
“KEYWORD” is highlighted.
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)”.•
Using the Practical English UsageUsing the Practical English Usage
63
Use , , , and to
4
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.
You cannot input a wildcard character (?) or blank word character (✽)
•
for this type of search.
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Performing a Topic Search
Press , and then press .
1
Use and to highlight
2
“TOPIC”, and then press
.
This displays a list of topics.
•
Use , , , and to
3
move the highlighting to the
topic list you want to select,
and then press .
•
Here we selected “verbs, tense
and aspect”.
Use , , , and to
4
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.
65
Performing an Item
Number Search
Press , and then press .
1
Use and to highlight “NUMBER LIST”, and then press
2
3
4
.
Use , , , and to move the highlighting to the item
number list you want to select, and then press .
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”
Press , and then press .
1
Use and to highlight “Don’t say it! 130 common
2
mistakes”, and then press
Use and to move the highlighting to the mistake type list
3
you want to select, and then press
This displays example mistakes.
•
.
.
66
Looking Up Information in
the Encyclopedia
You can use Headword Search and Image Search to look up
•
information.
The following procedure explains how to perform a Headword Search.
•
For information about performing an Image Search, see page 69.
Press .
1
Check to make sure that
“HEADWORD” is highlighted.
Input the term you want to
2
look up.
This example looks up “aurora”.
A list of hits continually updates
as you input each letter of the
term.
Using the EncyclopediaUsing the Encyclopedia
67
Use , , , and to
3
move the highlighting to the
term (headword) you want to
select, and then press .
This displays the result of the
•
look-up.
If you are unsure of the spelling of a term, see page 46.
•
68
Using Images to Find Information
(Image Search)
Press .
1
Use and to highlight “SEARCH BY IMAGE”, and then
2
press
This displays a list of items.
•
Use , , , , , and
3
to move the highlighting to
the item you want to select,
and then press .
Here we will select
•
“Technology”.
•
Repeat the above step as many
times as required in order to
navigate to the image you want.
Press to display an
4
explanation of the term
accompanying the image.
.
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Looking Up the Equivalents
of a Term in Six Languages
You can use the procedure in this section to perform a Headword
Search and then display the equivalent of the term in U.K. English,
American English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Russian.
The following example shows how to look up an American English
term.
Except for language selection in step 2 of the procedure, all other
steps are the same, regardless of language. Note that Headword
Search cannot be performed using Russian input, so Headword
Search is not displayed as an option after you select Russian in step 2.
On the MENU screen, select
1
“Multilingual Word and
Phrasebank” (page 27).
Use , , , and to
2
highlight “American English”
and then press
Check to make sure that
“HEADWORD” is highlighted.
.
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Input the term you want to
3
look up.
This example looks up
“acceptable”. A list of hits
continually updates
as you input each letter of the
term.
Use , , , and
4
to move the highlighting to
the American English term
(headword) you want to
select, and then press
This will display the term
•
you input in all the available
languages.
.
Using the Multilingual Word and PhrasebankUsing the Multilingual Word and Phrasebank
The following table shows where you can fi nd additional information.
•
For information ab out this: Go her e:
What you should do when you are unsure of the proper
spelling
Looking up Phrases (Phrase Search) Pages 72 and 74
Page 46
71
Looking Up Phrases by Category
(Phrase Search)
You can use Phrase Search to look up the equivalent of a phrase in
U.K. English, American English, French, German, Italian, Spanish,
and Russian.
The following example shows how to look up an American English
phrase.
Except for language selection in step 2 of the procedure, all other
steps are the same, regardless of language.
On the MENU screen, select “Multilingual Word and
1
Phrasebank” (page 27).
Use , , , and to highlight “American English” and
2
then press
Press once to select
3
“CATEGORY SEARCH” and
then press .
Use and to move the
4
highlighting to the item you
want to select, and then
press
Here we selected “Diversions”.•
.
.
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Use , , , and to
5
move the highlighting to the
item you want to select, and
then press .
Here we selected “Sport”.
•
Use , , , and to
6
move the highlighting to the
item you want to select, and
then press .
Here we selected “Can I go
•
fi s h i n g ? ”.
Use , , , and to
7
move the highlighting to the
item you want to select, and
then press .
This displays the equivalent
•
phrases in all the available
languages.
Depending on the phrases you are looking up, the equivalent phrases
•
in all the available languages may appear when you perform step 6.
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Looking Up Phrases by
Word (Phrase Search)
You can use Phrase Search to look up the equivalent of a phrase in
U.K. English, American English, French, German, Italian, Spanish,
and Russian.
The following example shows how to look up an American English
phrase.
Except for language selection in step 2 of the procedure, all other
steps are the same, regardless of language. Note that Phrase Search
cannot be performed using Russian input, so Phrase Search is not
displayed as an option after you select Russian in step 2.
On the MENU screen, select “Multilingual Word and
1
Phrasebank” (page 27).
Use , , , and to highlight “American English” and
2
then press .
Press twice to select “PHRASE”.
3
Input the words that should
4
be included in the phrases.
When inputting multiple words,
separate them with a space.
For “i” and “telephone”, input
“i telephone”.
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Press .
5
This displays a list of hits.
•
Use , , , and to
6
move the highlighting to the
phrase you want to select,
and then press .
This displays the equivalent
•
phrases in all the available
languages.
You cannot input a wildcard character (?) or blank word character (✽)
•
for this type of search.
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Reading a Term or Phrase
You can use the following procedure to have the term or phrase
produced by a search read by a simulated voice (Text Voice).
A Russian term or phrase cannot be read using this function.
•
While the term or phrase
1
screen is displayed, press
.
The icon will appear,
•
along with an icon that
indicates the pronunciation
language. Also, the term or
phrase being read will become
highlighted.
Use and to highlight the term or phrase you want to read.
2
•
The applicable language for each term or phrase is selected
automatically. The language of the currently selected term is indicated
by an icon.
Press to play the reading of the highlighted term or
3
phrase.
To exit the reading feature, press .
4
This will cause the icons to disappear from the display.
•
In the case of a long sentence, the reading may be interrupted or
•
incorrect.
If an example phrase includes parentheses, the part of the example
•
phrase inside the parentheses is skipped.
You can select one of fi ve reading speeds (page 124).
•
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Reading a World Literature
Work
On the MENU screen,
1
select “100 works of World
Literature” (page 27).
Use and to move the
2
highlighting to the search
method you want, and then
press .
•
This displays a list of works.
•
If you selected “THE WORK
DISPLAYED LAST TIME”, the
literary work text appears
instead of a list of works.
Use and to move the
3
highlighting to the item you
want to select, and then
press .
•
Repeat the above step as many
times as required in order to
display the text of the work you
want to read.
The World LiteratureThe World Literature
If you fi nd something in the text you might want to reference later, you
•
can bookmark its page. For details about using bookmarks, see page
125.
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Listening to Remarkable English
Speeches and Words
On the MENU screen, select
1
“Remarkable Speeches and
Words Ver.3” (page 27).
Use and to move the
2
highlighting to the item you
want to select, and then
press .
•
This displays a list of speeches
and words.
Use and to move the
3
highlighting to the item you
want to select, and then
press .
This displays the text of the
•
speech or words you selected.
Once playback starts, it continues without stopping at the icons.
•
To stop playback part way through, press .
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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 37).
Perform the operation below to view the dictionaries/modes that are
•
supported for Multiple Dictionary Search.
1 Press
2 Press
To close the screen that appears, press .
•
.
, and then press .
The Remarkable Speeches and WordsThe Remarkable Speeches and Words
Multiple Dictionary SearchMultiple Dictionary Search
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Searching for the Same Term in Multiple
Dictionaries (Headword Search)
Press .
1
Check to make sure that
“HEADWORD” is highlighted.
Input the term you want to
2
search for.
A list of hits continually updates
•
as you input each letter of the
term.
Use , , , and to
3
move the highlighting to the
term you want to select, and
then press .
Note that the input term for Headword Search cannot include the
•
wildcard character (?), blank word character (✽), or a space.
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Searching the Examples and Phrases of Multiple
Dictionaries (Example and Phrase Search)
Press .
1
Use and to highlight “EXAMPLE” for Example Search or
2
“PHRASE” for Phrase Search.
Input the words that should be included in the examples or
3
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.
•
You can use the procedure on page 83 to specify the dictionary priority
•
sequence for the list of hits.
Use and to select the
4
dictionary you want.
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Use , , , and
5
to highlight the example or
phrase you want, and then
press .
Note that the input words for Example or Phrase Search cannot
•
include the wildcard character (?) or blank word character (✽).
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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.
Press and then press .
1
Use and to move
2
the cursor (●) to “Priority
Settings” and then press
.
Use and to move the
3
cursor (●) to the item you
want to change.
Press .
4
Use , , , and to move the cursor (●) to the dictionary
5
that should be given priority, and then press .
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Using the Pronunciation
Feature
The pronunciation feature uses the voice of a native speaker to read
certain English terms and sentences, and certain French terms. In
addition, you can have all terms, phrases, example sentences, and
other text read using a simulated voice.
Before Using the Pronunciation Feature
You can use the electronic dictionary’s built-in speaker or the
earphones that come with it to hear readings of terms, examples,
etc.
Important!
■
Use only the earphones that come with the electronic dictionary. Use
•
of another type of earphones can cause failure of sound output or
distorted sound.
Connect only the earphones that come with the electronic dictionary
•
to the earphones jack. Connecting anything else creates the risk of fi re
and electric shock.
Never swing the electronic dictionary around by the earphones cord.
•
Doing so creates the risk of personal injury due to dropping of the
electronic dictionary.
Take care that the volume level is not too high when using the
•
earphones. High volume can cause hearing damage.
Audio output can become distorted at high volume levels. If this
•
happens, adjust the volume level. (page 85)
To use the speaker
■
To use the speaker, slide
the audio output switch on
the side of the electronic
dictionary to “SPEAKER”.
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To use the earphones
■
Connect the earphones to
1
the electronic dictionary.
Make sure that you push the
•
plug in as far as it will go.
To use the earphones, slide
2
the audio output switch on
the side of the electronic
dictionary to “PHONES”.
To adjust audio volume while no audio is being output
■
Press and then or
1
.
This will display the “Volume”
•
screen.
Use (increase) or
2
(decrease) to adjust volume.
When you are fi nished, press
.
•
You also can adjust volume
using “Pronunciation Settings”.
(page 124)
To adjust audio volume while audio is being output
■
Press to increase the volume or to decrease it.
Useful Dictionary FunctionsUseful Dictionary Functions
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Listening to Native Speaker Pronunciation
You can listen to native speaker pronunciation under the following
conditions.
Condition Description
displayed on
a defi nition screen.
English term
displayed on a
defi nition screen.
Voice volume is adjustable.
•
Reading speed is adjustable. (Page 124)
•
You can use the guide function to view the names of the dictionaries
•
for which native speaker pronunciation is available. (Page 35)
When is displayed on a main text screen
■
While a main text screen is
1
displayed, press .
This selects and causes
•
display.
If there are multiple
•
on the screen, use
and
want.
Press .
2
This will sound the term or example that is to the right of, or below .
•
Indicates that native speaker pronunciation is
available.
The electronic dictionary will search for native speaker
pronunciation of the term. If native speaker pronunciation
is available, you will be able to play it. There are
approximately 100,000 terms recorded. If native speaker
pronunciation of the term is not recorded, you can hear
the term pronounced using a synthesized voice.
to appear on the
icons
to select the one you
, ,
To exit pronunciation, press .
3
•
For French terms, the approximately 13,000 native speaker
pronunciations were recorded by CASIO.
When there is an English term displayed on a
■
defi nition screen
In all dictionaries (not only English dictionaries), you can hear the
pronunciation of English terms on defi nition screens.
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While the term defi nition
1
or explanation screen is
displayed, press .
This selects one of the terms
•
for which pronunciation can be
sounded, and causes
, and to appear
on the display.
Use , , , and to select the English term you want to
2
hear.
Press .
3
This sounds the pronunciation of the selected term.
•
If there are multiple pronunciation candidates (such as different
•
pronunciations for a noun form and verb form), a list of the candidates
will appear on the display. Use
and then press
If there is no native pronunciation available for the selected term, a
•
screen will appear asking if you want to hear a synthesized voice
reading of the term. If this happens, use
you want and then press
To exit pronunciation, press .
4
With some English dictionaries, you also can hear pronunciation by
•
pressing
The approximately 100,000 native speaker pronunciations were
•
recorded by CASIO.
Proper pronunciation will not be produced for languages other than
•
English.
The pronunciation produced by the electronic dictionary may not be
•
correct if there is more than one pronunciation for a term.
If the message “Pronunciation language setting is turned off or...” is
•
displayed and you are unable to hear a pronunciation, change the
“Pronunciation Language Settings” to “English” (page 89).
while a headword list/preview screen is displayed.
,
and to select the one you want
.
and to select the option
.
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Listening to a Synthesized Voice Pronunciation
You can play the reading of terms, phrases, and examples of all builtin languages while a defi nition or comment screen is on the display.
Audio may not be available for certain dictionaries.
•
Each dictionary is preset with an appropriate pronunciation language,
•
but the reading feature is disabled for some dictionaries. If the reading
feature is disabled for a dictionary you are using, you can select the
pronunciation language you want. (page 89)
While a term defi nition
1
or explanation screen is
displayed, press and
then .
This selects one of the terms or
•
example sentences for reading,
and causes
on the display.
An icon (such as
•
appear on the screen indicating
the pronunciation language.
Use and to select the term, phrase, or example you want
2
to hear.
•
You can press to shor ten the selection by removing the highlighting
starting from the fi rst (leftmost) word of the phrase or example that is
highlighted. You also could press
highlighting from the last (rightmost) word of the phrase or example.
Press .
3
•
This will sound the reading of the term or example.
To exit reading, press .
4
Your electronic dictionary analyzes sentences before reading them.
•
The pronunciation produced by the electronic dictionary may not be
correct if there is more than one pronunciation for a term or if the term
contains numerals.
Long sentences can result in long pauses, breaks, and incorrect
•
pronunciation.
Any text inside of parentheses is skipped.
•
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to appear
) will
or to shorten the
Changing the Pronunciation
Language Setting
You can use the procedure below to change the language setting
of the pronunciation feature for the current mode, or to turn
pronunciation off. The initial factory default setting is the default
language for each mode.
You cannot change the language setting manually when using the
•
pronunciation feature with the “Multilingual Word and Phrasebank” and
the “Remarkable Speeches and Words”.
While a defi nition or comment
1
screen is on the display,
press and then press
.
This will display the
•
Pronunciation Language
settings window.
Use , , , and to
2
move the cursor (●) to the
language you want to use
for reading and then press
.
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Using My Dictionary
You can use “My Dictionary” to register the dictionaries/modes
you most often use and other information for quick and easy recall
whenever you need it.
You also can use “My Dictionary” to register text fi les you have added
•
to Library.
To add an entry to “My Dictionary”
■
On the MENU screen,
1
move the highlighting to the
dictionary/mode you want to
register to “My Dictionary”
(page 27).
Press and then .
2
Use and to highlight the location (A through J) where
3
you want to register the dictionary and then press .
This will register the dictionary/mode in “My Dictionary” and return to
•
the MENU screen.
If there is already something registered in the location you select, it is
•
overwritten with the newly registered data.
You can register the same dictionary or text more than once (to
•
different locations).
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If you want to register a text fi le added to the Library to “My Dictionary”,
•
press
the “Library” screen that appears, highlight the fi le you want to register.
To access an entry registered to “My Dictionary”
■
On the MENU screen, select
1
“My Dictionary” (page 27).
Use and to move the
2
highlighting to the entry you
want to access and then
press .
To delete a “My Dictionary” entry
■
On the MENU screen, select
1
“My Dictionary” (page 27).
Use and to highlight
2
the entry you want to delete.
Press .
3
Do not delete.
Do not delete.
Delete the highlighted
Delete the highlighted
entry only.
entry only.
Delete all entries.
Delete all entries.
and then in step 1 of the above procedure. Then on
Use and to move the cursor (●) to the delete operation
4
you want to perform and then press .
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Additional Search
(Split Screen Search)
You can split the screen and create upper and lower panes when
you want to search for an additional term while a defi nition or
comment screen is on the display.
You can use Dictionary Guide Information (page 35) to view the
•
dictionaries/modes that can be searched using this function.
While a defi nition or comment
1
screen is on the display, use
and to display the
term that you want to have
displayed in the upper pane
after you split the screen.
Once you split the screen, you will no longer be able to use and
•
keys to scroll the upper pane of the screen. Be sure to adjust the
content you want in the upper pane here before proceeding to step 2.
Press .
2
This will display a search input
•
screen in the lower pane of the
display.
Input the term you want to
3
look up.
Press .
4
This will display a list of hits.
•
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Use and to select the
5
dictionary/mode you want.
Use , , , and to
6
move the highlighting to the
term you want to search for
and then press .
This will cause the defi nition of
•
the term to appear in the lower
pane of the split screen.
, , , and to
•
Use
scroll the lower pane.
Press .
7
This will display the defi nition
•
or comments for the term that
was in the lower pane in step 6,
above.
You can perform another Split Screen Search from a defi nition or
•
comment appearing the lower pane of your previous Split Screen
Search.
You can use History Search or Vocabulary List, or you can confi gure
•
the electronic dictionary setup while the screen is split. No other type
of operation is supported while the screen is split. All operations will
become enabled again after you display a defi nition or comment
screen in step 7 of the above procedure.
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Additional Search (Narrow/
Specifi c Word Order Search)
While a Phrase Search or Example Search list of hits is displayed,
you can add search terms or specify the word order of the search in
order to narrow down the number of hits produced by the search.
You can use Narrow/Specifi c Word Order Search during Phrase
•
Search or Example Search.
You can use Dictionary Guide Information (page 35) to view the names
•
of dictionaries/modes that support this function.
While the list of hits produced
1
by a Phrase Search or
Example Search of a
dictionary is on the display,
press
Input the term(s) that you
2
want to use in order to
narrow down the search.
If you do not want to add or
•
change any terms, advance to
step 3.
.
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Use and to move the
3
cursor (●) to the word order
you want to use and then
press .
If you perform a Narrow/
•
Specifi c Word Order Search
following a Multiple Dictionary
Search, use
move between dictionaries.
You can select a dictionary by
selecting its tab.
Use , , , and to
4
move the highlighting to the
example or phrase you want
to search for, and then press
.
and to
You can input up to 30 characters for a term. Use of the wildcard
•
character (?) and blank word character (✽) is not supported.
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Additional Search (Spelling/
Original Form Search)
When you are performing a Headword Search in a dictionary that
supports Spelling/Original Form Search, you can use the procedure
in this section to look up a word when you are unsure of its spelling,
or to look up the original form of a word when you only know its
modifi ed form.
When a term with the spelling
1
you input is not in the list of
hits produced by a search,
press
For this example, we will input
•
“ailand” and then press
This displays a corresponding
•
list of terms.
If there is no term with a spelling that is close to what you input, “No
•
matching items” will appear on the display before returning to the
search word input screen.
Use , , , and to
2
move the highlighting to the
term you want to search for,
and then press .
This displays the defi nition of
•
the term.
.
.
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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 specifi c
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. When
•
you perform a search operation that causes this maximum limit to be
exceeded, the new entry causes the oldest entry in history memory to
be deleted automatically.
You can use Dictionary Guide Information (page 35) to view the names
•
of dictionaries/modes that support this function.
To perform a History Search for a specifi c dictionary
■
While the dictionary whose
1
history you want to search is
on the display, press .
Use , , , and to
2
move the highlighting to the
term you want to re-look up,
and then press
This displays the defi nition of
•
the term you selected.
.
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To perform a History Search for all dictionaries
■
Press , and then press
1
2
.
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 defi nition of
•
the term you selected.
.
Deleting History Memory Entries
You can use any one of the following three procedures to delete
history memory entries.
Delete one entry only
•
Delete all the entries for a specifi c dictionary
•
Delete all history memory content
•
Press .
1
If you want to delete all history data, press and then in
•
step 1.
Use , , , and to move the highlighting to the history
2
entry you want to delete.
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