Casio EW-B2000C User Manual

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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 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.
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Other company and product names used in this manual and in the
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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
USB cable (page 142)
Earphones
• Other accessories in addition to those shown above also may be included.
Batteries
Use only batteries included in the recommended battery list (page
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
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
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
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)
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
software, see “Using Library” (page 111). For details about how power is supplied over the USB connection, see
“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
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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
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then replace the battery cover.
While pressing the (–) end of
• 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
side. Ribbon is extended and is not
folded under the battery. Battery poles (+ and – ends) are
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.
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
• Setting screen to appear.
RESET buttonRESET button
4
Check to make sure that
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“●Alkaline” is selected as the battery type.
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 .
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
• screen.
and to
You can also confi gure display brightness and other electronic
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.
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
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
reaches 0. At battery level 1, the electronic dictionary may not operate normally,
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 (
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
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
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
Soft icons will appear along the left side of the screen when additional operations become available while using a dictionary or function.
Pronunciation Feature
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
Use this feature to create a list for quick and simple access to the modes you most often use.
Additional Search Functions
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
To re-lookup a recently searched for term, simply select it from the history list.
Jump Search
A term that appears within a defi nition or comment can be used as the keyword for another search.
Zoom
A simple operation changes display text to one of three sizes.
Dictionary Guide Information
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
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
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
Photo Viewer lets you view images (JPEG format) stored on a microSD memory card on the electronic dictionary’s display.
Screen Formats
Quick Search
With Quick Search, the list of hits continually updates as you input each character.
You can turn off Quick Search,
• if you want. When Quick Search is off, the hit list does not appear until you press (page 123).
.
page 103
page 31
page 113
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Preview Screen
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
• screen to the position you want on the display. (page 31)
Example/Comment Preview Screen
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
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
battery to explode, creating the risk of fi re and personal injury. Avoid temperature extremes. Do not locate your electronic dictionary
in direct sunlight, near a window, near a heater, etc. Under very low temperatures, display response may slow down or
fail entirely. This condition is temporary and operation should resume under normal temperatures. Avoid areas subject to excessive moisture, dirt, and dust.
Never subject your electronic dictionary to strong impact, bending, or
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
cause the object to fall off and create the chance of personal injury. Never try to take your electronic dictionary apart.
Never use a pen, pencil, or other sharp object to press keys.
To clean the exterior, wipe your electronic dictionary with a soft cloth
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
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
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,
etc.) if you are wearing a pacemaker or other medical device. Magnetism from the electronic dictionary can affect a pacemaker or other device. If you feel any abnormality, immediately move away from the electronic dictionary and contact your physician. Never carry the electronic dictionary along with a magnetic card
(credit card, cash card, prepaid card, etc.) 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
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
impact. Doing so can cause the glass to crack. Should the LCD glass ever break, avoid touching the liquid that may
leak from the LCD. Contact with LCD liquid can cause skin irritation. Should you accidentally get liquid leaking from the LCD in your mouth,
immediately rinse your mouth and contact your physician. Should liquid leaking from the LCD get into your eyes or onto your
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
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
any other location where operation of mobile telephones is controlled or restricted. Avoid using your electronic dictionary in areas where electrostatic
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
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.
• Do not attempt to modify the USB cable or subject it to excessive
• bending. Do not subject the USB cable to twisting or pulling.
• Do not locate the USB cable near a stove or any other heating device.
• Do not pull the cable when disconnecting the USB cable. Instead,
• grasp the plug when pulling. Insert the plug of the USB cable into the USB cable connector as far as
• it will go. Disconnect the USB cable from the USB cable connector before going
• 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
• whenever the USB cable or plug becomes damaged.
Never touch the USB cable or plug while your hands are wet. Doing so
creates the risk of electric shock. Connect only the USB cable that comes with the electronic dictionary
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
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.
No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without the
express written consent of the manufacturer. The expression “microSD memory card” as used in this manual
refers to both microSD memory cards and microSDHC memory cards. The screen shots and product illustrations shown in this manual
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.
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.
Power also turns on when you press a Mode key. Turning on power
displays the keyword input screen (initial screen) of the selected dictionary/mode. Pressing displays the MENU screen.
Mode key
You can turn off power regardless of what screen is currently on the
display. Never turn off power while the electronic dictionary is changing from
one screen to another.
An Auto Power Off function guards against wasting battery power by
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
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
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
mode key, press and then the mode key.
To select a mode using the MENU screen
You can use this procedure to select any mode.
Press .
1
This displays the MENU screen.
• If the “Library” screen appears,
• 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.
The dictionaries/modes are divided into the categories listed below.
English1
Oxford Dictionary of English Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary (English-English dictionar y) Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus Oxford Collocations Dictionary
English2
Oxford Idioms Dictionary Oxford Phrasal Verbs Dictionary Oxford Learner’s Wordfi nder Dictionary (English usage dictionary) Practical English Usage
English3
Britannica Concise Encyclopedia Oxford Business English Dictionary Oxford Guide to British and American Culture
French
Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary (French-English dictionary) Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary (English-French dictionary)
Other
Multilingual Word and Phrasebank 100 works of World Literature Remarkable Speeches and Words Ver.3
Useful
Multi-Dictionary Search Calculator Vocabular y List My Dictionary
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