Ectaco Besta CD-616 User Manual
Index
Attention ................................................................................................. 1
Introduction to the Unit
1. Product Layout................................................................................. 3
2. Keyboard Buttons ............................................................................ 5
3. Key Descriptions............................................................................ 14
4. On-screen Control Keys ................................................................ 14
5. Indicator Descriptions .................................................................... 15
6. Hot Key Functions ......................................................................... 15
7. The Stylus...................................................................................... 16
8. The Panel....................................................................................... 16
User Guide
1. Power Source................................................................................ 17
1.1 Replacing the Battery........................................................................ 17
1.2 Replacing the Card ............................................................................ 18
1.3 Recharging the Battery ..................................................................... 18
1.4 Checking the Battery Power..............................................................19
2. Main Menus.................................................................................... 20
3. Input systems ................................................................................ 21
3.1 Inputting English on the Keyboard..................................................... 21
3.2 Inputting Special Symbols on the Keyboard ...................................... 22
3.3 Inputting Chinese on the Keyboard.................................................... 22
3.4 Inputting Japanese............................................................................. 29
3.5 Handwriting Recognition ....................................................................29
3.6 Tips for Handwriting Input .................................................................. 30
3.6.1 Increasing the recognition rate. .........................................................30
3.6.2 Writing Chinese with standard stroke...............................................30
3.7 On-screen English Keyboard ............................................................ 30
3.8 On-screen Symbol Keyboard ............................................................ 31
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Index
4. Data Editing ................................................................................... 31
4.1 Selecting data................................................................................... 31
4.2 Copying/Cutting/Clearing data ........................................................... 32
4.3 Pasting data...................................................................................... 32
5. Data Search .................................................................................. 32
6. Selecting Date................................................................................ 33
7. Inputting Digits................................................................................ 33
8. Setting the Time .............................................................................34
9. Initializing ....................................................................................... 34
9.1 T ouch Panel Correction ..................................................................... 34
9.2 Resetting the Device ......................................................................... 35
10. USB Disk ....................................................................................... 36
1 1. Menu Management......................................................................... 37
Dictionary
Features............................................................................................... 39
1. Data Index...................................................................................... 42
1.1 Index ................................................................................................. 43
1.1.1 Item index ........................................................................................................43
1.1.2 Path ...................................................................................................................44
1.1.3 Language Selection ..........................................................................44
2. Definition ........................................................................................ 44
2.1 Under Definition ................................................................................. 45
2.1.1 Font size .............................................................................................46
2.1.2 Syllable pronunciation....................................................................................46
2.1.3 Repetition ...........................................................................................46
2.1.4 Following to read..........................................................................................47
2.1.5 Others.................................................................................................48
2.1.6 Storing data ........................................................................................50
2.1.7 Pronunciation.................................................................................................. 50
3. Data Search .................................................................................. 51
3.1 Search by Smart Input ......................................................................51
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Index
3.2 Wildcard Search ............................................................................... 53
3.3 Cross Search.................................................................................... 54
3.4 Secondary Search ............................................................................ 55
3.5 Multilayered Search ..........................................................................56
3.6 Other Data Search ............................................................................ 58
3.7 Special Data Search ......................................................................... 58
4. Illustrated Dictionary....................................................................... 59
5. A Card & B Card ............................................................................ 60
Study
Features............................................................................................... 62
1. Animation Study Series.................................................................. 66
Animation Dictionary ................................................................................66
Animation Grammar ................................................................................. 67
Animated Phrases.................................................................................... 69
Animated English..................................................................................... 72
2. Language Study Series.................................................................. 73
Travel Dialogue ......................................................................................... 73
Interactive English .................................................................................... 74
English Proficiency Test........................................................................... 75
Word Component ..................................................................................... 76
3. English Study Series ..................................................................... 77
Video T eaching......................................................................................... 77
Listening&Speaking Classroom ................................................................ 78
Words Studio........................................................................................... 80
DIY Dictionary ......................................................................................... 81
Review and Self-T est ................................................................................81
PIM
Features............................................................................................... 84
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Operation Guide
1. Data Input ...................................................................................... 87
1.1 Inputting Data in a Field..................................................................... 87
1.2 Defining a Field ................................................................................. 88
1.3 Editing a Category ............................................................................ 88
2. Data Index...................................................................................... 89
3. Viewing an Entry ............................................................................ 90
1. Name Card .................................................................................... 91
1.1 Portrait/Photo....................................................................................91
1.2 Securing/Unlocking Data ................................................................... 92
2. Memorandum................................................................................. 92
3. Schedule........................................................................................ 93
3.1 Cycle ................................................................................................ 93
3.2 Index ................................................................................................. 94
4. To Do List........................................................................................94
5. World Time .....................................................................................95
6. Calendar .........................................................................................96
7. Curriculum Schedule ......................................................................97
8. Paint Brush .....................................................................................97
9. Calculator .......................................................................................98
10. Conversion .....................................................................................98
11. Income & Expense .........................................................................99
System
Features..............................................................................................100
1. Communication with PC ...............................................................102
2. Memory Management ...................................................................102
3. After Service .................................................................................103
4. Password Setting..........................................................................104
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Index
5. Startup Picture..............................................................................104
6. Menu Setting .................................................................................105
7. Power Management......................................................................105
8. Phonetic Repeat ...........................................................................10 6
9. Alarm ............................................................................................106
10. Input Setting ..................................................................................106
11. Handwriting Setting .......................................................................107
12. Personal Setting ...........................................................................107
Multi
Features..............................................................................................108
Retrieving Data from Folder ................................................................110
1. MP 3...............................................................................................1 1 0
2. Games World................................................................................ 111
3. Recorder.......................................................................................112
4. My Photo Album ............................................................................112
5. Dictionary Picture Library..............................................................113
6. eBook City ....................................................................................113
7. Flash Sprit e...................................................................................114
8. Text Viewer ...................................................................................114
9. File Manager .................................................................................115
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Attention
Data Backup
All your personal data should be copied to separate permanent printed records. Resetting the
device will cause permanent personal data loss. Such loss is not covered by warranty.
Touch Panel & Display
To avoid scratching the screen, use the stylus that comes with this device only.
When cleaning, rub the screen lightly with a clean, dry and soft cloth (do not use volatile liquids).
Expansion Card
Insert the Secure Digita Card/Multi Media Card into SM Card slots. Do not turn off the power, remove
the SMC cover or the card during data saving to avoid abnormal operation.
Non Waterproof
The device is non waterproof. Please keep it away from any liquid. In case it happens, please dry the
surface and send the device to our service center for checking.
Magnetism
The microphone of the product possess magnetism design, so please do not place it with others
which have magnetism design together lest it should lose magnetism and inherent functions.
Note:
We are obliged to charge user maintenance fee if the device is damaged due to the breakage on the screen or liquid
percolation, for the man-made damages are not covered by warranty.
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Attention
Expansion Card Notice
! ! ! Turn off the unit before removing/inserting the card.
! ! ! Otherwise the memory of the device and the card will be
damaged or lost.
!
If users remove/insert card without turning off the power first,
the device will automatically turn off.
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Introduction to the Unit
1. Product Layout
* Obverse side:
Product Layout
Screen RESET Key
Right on-screen control keys Hidden microphone
Speaker Left on-screen Control Keys
Keyboard MP3 Hot Key/LED Indication Light
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* Reverse side:
Mini USB Socket Serial number Label of Products
Product Layout
Earphone Socket Stylus
SD/MMC Slot A Stylus Slot
Battery Cover (Slot) SD/MMC Slot B
DC Adaptor Socket
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2. Keyboard Buttons
Keyboard Buttons
Numeric key “1”
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄅ”
The first tone of Chinese Pinyin input method
Numeric key “2”
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄉ”
The second tone of Chinese Pinyin input method
Numeric key “3”
The third tone of phonetic/Pinyin input methods
Numeric key “4”
The fourth tone of phonetic/Pinyin input methods
Numeric key “5”
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄓ”
Numeric key “6”
The second tone of phonetic/Pinyin input methods
Numeric key “7”
The light tone of phonetic/Pinyin input methods
Numeric key “8”
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄚ”
Numeric key “9”
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄞ”
Numeric key “0”
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄡ”
English letter “A”
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄇ”
ChangJie input method “日”
Japanese kana in “ ” line
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Keyboard Buttons
Korean symbol “仃” in index of E-C-J-K Dictionary
Mathematical signs: square
AM setting in 12-hour system
English letter “B”
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄖ”
ChangJie input method “月”
Korean symbol “壬” in index of E-C-J-K Dictionary
Mathematical signs: percentage
English letter “C”
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄏ”
ChangJie input method “金”
Japanese input method: lower case in Japanese
Korean symbol “內” in index of E-C-J-K Dictionary
Mathematical signs: Y power of X
English letter “D”
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄎ”
ChangJie input method “木”
Japanese kana in “ ” line
Korean symbol “仄” in index of E-C-J-K Dictionary
English letter “E”
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄍ”
ChangJie input method “水”
In index of E-C-J-K Dictionary, input Korean symbol
“之”; with
, input Korean symbol “尹”
English letter “F”
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄑ”
ChangJie input method “火”
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Keyboard Buttons
Japanese kana in “ ” line
Korean symbol “ㄹ” in index of E-C-J-K Dictionary
English letter “G”
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄕ”
ChangJie input method “土”
Japanese kana in “ ” line
Korean symbol “ㅎ” in index of E-C-J-K Dictionary
Mathematical sign: logarithm
English letter “H”
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄘ”
ChangJie input method “竹”
Japanese kana in “ ” line
Korean symbol “ㅗ” in index of E-C-J-K Dictionary
Mathematical sign: exponential
English letter “I”
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄛ”
ChangJie input method “戈”
Korean symbol “ㅑ” in index of E-C-J-K Dictionary
Mathematical sign: with , make “not” calculation
English letter “J”
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄨ”
ChangJie input method “十”
Japanese kana in “ ” line
Korean symbol “ㅓ” in index of E-C-J-K Dictionary
Mathematical sign: X power Y
English letter “K”
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄜ”
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Keyboard Buttons
ChangJie input method “大”
Japanese kana in “ ” line
Korean symbol “ㅏ” in index of E-C-J-K Dictionary
Mathematical sign: square root
English letter “L”
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄠ”
ChangJie input method “中”
Japanese kana in “ ” line
Korean symbol “ㅣ” in index of E-C-J-K Dictionary
Mathematical sign: positive/negative
English letter “M”
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄩ”
ChangJie input method “一”
Japanese long tone with
Korean symbol “ㅡ” in index of E-C-J-K Dictionary
English letter “N”
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄙ”
ChangJie input method “弓”
Korean symbol “ㅜ” in index of E-C-J-K Dictionary
English letter “O”
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄟ”
ChangJie input method “人”
Korean symbol “ㅐ” ; with , input Korean symbol
“ㅖ” in index of E-C-J-K Dictionary
Mathematical sign: with , make “xor” calculation
English letter “P”
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄢ”
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Keyboard Buttons
ChangJie input method “心”
Korean symbol “ㅔ”, with , input Korean symbol
“ㅖ” in index of E-C-J-K Dictionary
Mathematical sign: addition
PM setting for 12-hour system
English letter “Q”
Mandarin Phonetic symbol “ㄆ”
ChangJie input method “手”
Korean symbol “ㅂ”, with , input Korean symbol
“ㅃ” in index of E-C-J-K Dictionary
Mathematical sign: exponential constant
English letter“R”；
Mandarin Phonetic symbol “ㄐ”
ChangJie input method “口”
Korean symbol “ㄱ”, with , input Korean symbol
“ㄲ” in index of E-C-J-K Dictionary
Mathematical sign: start bracket
(e=2.71828…)
English letter “S”
Mandarin Phonetic symbol “ㄋ”
ChangJie input method “尸”
Japanese kana in “ ” line
Korean symbol “ㄴ” in index of E-C-J-K Dictionary
English letter “T”
Mandarin Phonetic symbol “ㄔ”
ChangJie input method “廿”
Korean symbol “ㅅ”, with , input Korean symbol
“ㅆ” in index of E-C-J-K Dictionary
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Keyboard Buttons
Mathematical sign: close bracket
English letter “U”
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄧ”
ChangJie input method “山”
Korean symbol “ㅕ” in index of E-C-J-K Dictionary
Mathematical sign: with , make “or” calculation
English letter “V”
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄒ”
ChangJie input method “女”
Korean symbol “ㅍ” in index of E-C-J-K Dictionary
Mathematical sign: o (degree), ' (minute), " (second)
English letter “W”
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄊ”
ChangJie input method “田”
Korean symbol “ㅈ”, with , input Korean symbol
“ㅉ” in index of E-C-J-K Dictionary
Mathematical sign: Pi (π=3.14159…)
English letter “X”
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄌ”
ChangJie input method “難”
Japanese input method “half-voiced sound”
Korean symbol “ㅌ” in index of E-C-J-K Dictionary
Mathematical sign: Factorial (!)
English letter “Y”
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄗ”
ChangJie input method “卜”
Korean symbol “ㅛ” in index of E-C-J-K Dictionary
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Keyboard Buttons
Mathematical sign: with , make “and” calculation
English letter “Z”
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄈ”
ChangJie input method “重”
Japanese input method “voiced sound”
Korean symbol “ㅋ” in index of E-C-J-K Dictionary
Mathematical sign: inverse and inverse matrix
Pronounce English
Pronounce Japanese with
Pronounce Chinese
Pronounce Cantonese with
Learning key (Use it on the definition screen of
dictionaries, travel dialogues and interactive English
Repeat function with
Switch the font size
Pronounce syllable by syllable for over two- syllable
words more in the definition screen of dictionaries
Set the volume and the voice speed with
Select item “Ⅰ” under main menu
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄤ”
Open “Function” menu, same as [Func] on screen
Select item “Ⅱ” under main menu
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄦ”
In English input mode input symbol “.”
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Switch option (focus) in some screens
Multimedia hot key—open the multimedia function
Switch traditional/simplified character with
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄥ”
Mathematical sign: subtraction
Keyboard Buttons
Switch to capitalization when input English
Combine with other keys
Lock the keyboard for inputting capital letters
Asterisk “＊”
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄣ”
Japanese kana “ ”, “ ”, “ ”
Mathematical sign: multiplication
Select Chinese input methods
Mathematical sign: division
Delete a letter/character
Delete the selected items, same as [DEL] on screen
Combine with to switch the editing mode
Input special symbols in English mode
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄝ”
Mathematical sign: clear numerals, same as [CE]
Switch among F1∼F5 main menus
Directly return to the main menu
Exit from the current function
Show the on-line-help messages
Save the current record or data
Save an item for review and test (definition of
dictionaries, travel dialogues and make sentence)
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Switch Chinese/English mode when editing
Switch Chinese/Japanese/Korean/English menus
Input “？” instead of unknown word in index screen
Of dictionaries
Keyboard Buttons
Input a space when editing
The first tone in Mandarin phonetic/Pinyin input
method
Confirm the first choice while inputting Chinese
Mathematical sign: clear, same as [AC]
Confirm the current action
Move the cursor to the next line to input data
Mathematical sign: equal to [=] to calculate result
Left direction key/move cursor to left/page left
Right direction key/move cursor to right/page right
Pronounce or search when data is highlighted in the
definition screen of dictionaries
Modify equation in Tabulation calculation
Switch the cursor up or scroll a line up
Switch the cursor down or scroll a line down
Page up
View the previous record
Page down
View the next record
RESET key
Power on/off key
Select the corresponding main menu
~
Function keys, same as F1~F5 on the screen
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3. Key Descriptions
key Description
A. ChangJie code
B. Japanese kana
C. Mathematical signs
D. Mandarin phonetic symbol
E . English letter
F. Korean phonetic symbol
F
4. On-screen Control Keys
Tap with stylus to activate the functions.
¡ MP3 player Illustrated Dictionary
Recorder Oxford Advance Dictionary
My Photo Album English-Chinese Dictionary
Paint Brush Animation Dictionary
To adjust the speed and volume Function same as
To adjust LCD contrast Function same as / key
Data Edit Function same as
Data Search Function same as
To check the battery power Function same as
A B C
D
E
key
key
key
key
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Indicator Description
5. Indicator Descriptions
The following indicators will appear when specified functions are selected or executed.
Data searching
Corresponding Chinese input methods
倉：ChangJie 注：Zhu Yin symbol 簡：Simplified ChangJie
部：Radical strokes 通：General Pinyin 拼：Chinese/Japanese Pinyin
總：Total Strokes 廣：Cantonese Pinyin 內：Internal code
嘸：BoshiAmy 全：SBC case 韓：Korean Pinyin
地：Address 英：English input 日：Japanese radical
聯：Association 音：Phonetic symbol
手：Handwriting recognition (Chinese/Japanese/English)
軟：on-screen keyboard (English/symbol/Japanese)
平：Hiragana or Roman Hiragana
片：Katakana or Roman Katakana
： on-screen Japanese keyboard
： Tap to access handwriting or on-screen keyboard
： To view more detail or help of current input method
(When input Japanese, “拼”points to Japanese PinYin)
6. Hot Key Functions
In the [OFF] mode, tap the MP3 Hot Key on the left side of the screen for over 2 seconds, and
the red light will be on. The system will start to search for song and play. Tap the hot key again
to stop the playing.
Press in the main menu to access the hot key functions.
Press to view multimedia data in the dictionary mode.
Press to pronounce syllable by syllable in the definition screen of dictionaries for
word with over 2 syllables.
Press open [Func] pull-down menu of the current corresponding function.
The icon of the touch panel has all hot key functions.
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7. The Stylus
Remove the stylus: pull it out lightly.
Insert the stylus: Place it into the stylus slot lightly.
8. The Panel
Easy to access the function.
Multi-color screen with 3.3 inch 320x240 STN .
The Stylus
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User Guide
Power Source
1. Power Source
One of the following power sources can be used.
Rechargeable lithium battery which comes with this device (3.7V/ 780mAH)
A power adaptor with DC output 5V/ 1A which comes with this device.
This power source can be combined with operation .
Lithium Battery
SD/MMC Card SD/MMC Card
1.1 Replacing the Battery
Insert:
(Turn off the power)
Remove the battery cover.
Insert the battery into the compartment following the arrow instructions.
Close the battery cover securely.
Remove:
Remove the battery cover.
Remove the battery.
Close the battery cover securely.
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Notes:
When Battery status display low electricity message or the beep alarm sounds three times, it indicates the
power is insufficient. Please turn the device off first, then insert a power adaptor to recharge the battery.
The personal data will be retained even the device is out of power. Make sure to turn off the power before you
change battery.
If the battery low message appears shortly after you have recharged the battery fully, it indicates the battery
is exhausted. Please change a new one.
Main Power
1.2 Replacing the Card
Insert:
(Turn off the power)
Remove the cover of SM Card slot.
Insert the card into the compartment following the arrow instructions.
Close the cover of SM Card slot.
Remove:
Remove the cover of SM card.
Remove the SM card.
Close the cover of SM Card slot securely.
1.3 Recharging the Battery
Be sure to use a Besta DC 5V/ 1A power adaptor.
Plug the charging adaptor into the DC socket on the device and plug the power adaptor
into a wall outlet. It takes about 3 hours to recharge fully.
Notes:
Any damage due to using of other power adaptor which does not come with this device is not covered by
our warranty.
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Any damage due to using of other rechargeable battery which does not come with this device is not covered
by our warranty. Please do not use this battery on other products.
For the first use of this device, please fully recharge the battery for 3 hours. The green LED turns off when it
is fully charged.
The green LED blinks when the adaptor is plugged into the device without battery.
Battery Power
1.4 Checking the Battery Power
You are allowed to tap the hot key on the screen to check the battery power anytime.
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User Guide
Main Menus
2.Main Menus
Tap [F1]~[F5] on the screen, press or ~ or to select a main menu.
indicates the category has more pages to display.
[F1] Dictionary [F2] Study (Page 1)
[F2] Study (Page 2) [F3] PIM
[F4] System [F5] Multimedia
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Notes:
In the main menus:
Press to switch between Chinese, Japanese, Korean and English modes. (Ideal for Chinese learners.)
Input Systems
Press
Under the main manu, press any letter key to access the corresponding mode.
T o switch the main menu between Simplified and Traditional Chines menu, just Press
At the function screen
Press
Press
Press
Under any dictionary mode of the [F1 DICT], tap
information.
to open the hot key function.
to return to the main menu.
to access the on-line help.
to return to the previous screen.
or press to browse the multimedia
Main Menu
To access the corresponding function, you may:
* Tap the function under the main menu or submenu directly.
* Press
- / / keys.
3. Input Systems
3.1 Input English on the Keyboard
and then .
Press to switch to English input mode, then you may enter English letters or numbers.
Press twice to lock the keyboard for capitalized English letters input.
Press for one capitalized English letter input.
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Input Systems
3.2 Inputting Special Symbols on the Keyboard
In English input mode, press key , then press numerical key to input the special symbols. You
have the following symbols for selection.
Note: In dictionary input mode, you can’t enter the special symbol as the first letter.
3.3 Inputting Chinese on the Keyboard
Press to switch to Chinese input mode.
Press or tap the Chinese input icon to select your Chinese input method.
* There are ZhuYin (Phonetic symbol), Simplified ChangJie, Radical strokes, Chinese Pinyin,
General Pinyin, Total strokes, Internal code, BoshiAmy and SBC case.
* You may access “0 Input Setting” under [F4 SYS] menu to set input methods or access out
website to download more input methods.
Press or tap the corresponding numeric keys to select the desired Chinese character.
Except internal code and address, other input methods can activate [Association] function.
Please access [Input Setting] under [F4 System] to set the input methods.
When you enter the first character, the Association function offers the list of combination.Tap
or press the corresponding numeric keys to select the second character.
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Input Methods
Ex: Input the Chinese character “的”. (take Chinese Dictionary for example )
ChangJie
Input “ 竹日心戈 ”.
Then click character.
ZhuYin (Mandarin Phonetic Symbol )
Input “ㄉㄜ.”.
Then click character.
When [Association] function activates,
tap “的 ” or press
character.
to select the second
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Radical Stroke
Press the direction keys to select
”部首／漢字／殘筆 ”(radical/Chinese/remaining
stroke)
Tap or press page up/down to select the
stroke of ” 部首／殘筆 ”(radical/remaining stroke)
Press [SPACE] to select the desired character.
Cantonese Pinyin
Input “di”
Input Methods
Then click the desired character.
Simplified ChangJie
Input ”竹戈 ”
Then click the desired character.
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