Thank you for purchasing the WP7500.
Please read this operation manual carefully before using the product.
This unit contains four dictionaries and reference works: the Britannica
Concise Encyclopedia, Concise Oxford American Dictionary, Concise
Oxford American Thesaurus and Oxford Dictionary of Difficult Words.
You can expand your English vocabulary further through use of the
Spellchecker, the seven Solvers, the 11 Word Games, and the EZ-Learn
function.
The display screen can be switched to Large, Middle or Small.
(See page 55.)
The screen display examples used in this manual are shown in the
“Middle” format.
Since this unit contains the most recent publishers updates, there
will be some minor differences between the data displayed here and
that in the print books.
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This is to certify that this equipment fully conforms to the protection requirements of the following
EC Council Directives on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to:-
Directives Title
89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility
Applicable Standards
EN55022: 1998 Electromagnetic Compatibility - Emissions (Radiated)
EN55024: 1998 Electromagnetic Compatibility - Immunity (Radiated Susceptibility, ESD)
SEIKO UK Limited SC House, Vanwall Road, Maidenhead, Berks. SL6 4UW U.K.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The photographs, illustrations and phonetic symbols contained in
the Dictionary and Encyclopedia in the book version are not included.
Britannica Concise Encyclopedia © 2006 Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.
Encyclopædia Britannica, Britannica and the Thistle logo are registered trademarks of
Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. All rights reserved.
Concise Oxford American Dictionary © 2006 by Oxford University Press, Inc
Concise Oxford American Thesaurus © 2006 by Oxford University Press, Inc
Oxford Dictionary of Difficult Words © 2004 by Oxford University Press, Inc
Oxford Essential Dictionary of Abbreviations © 2004 by Oxford University Press, Inc
New American English Word List © 2006 by Oxford University Press, Inc
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Ryobi’s font is employed in the font of product. © 2006 RYOBI LIMITED
is a registered trademark of Seiko Corporation.
is a registered trademark of Seiko Instruments Inc.
© 2006 Seiko Instruments Inc.
Note: this device should be disposed of through your local electronic product recycling system
- do not throw away in your domestic rubbish.
CONTENTS
Preparation for using the Unit... 2
Installing Battery ................... 2
Resetting ............................... 2
Contrast Adjustment ............. 3
Demo Function...................... 3
Changing Battery .................. 3
Functions and Features ............ 4
The Keys and their Functions ... 6
Encyclopedia ............................ 8
Headword Search ................. 8
Jump function ..................... 10
Spelling Guide..................... 11
Category Search ................. 12
Dictionary ................................ 16
Basic Procedure.................. 16
Thesaurus ............................... 20
Basic Procedure.................. 20
Synonyms Search ............... 22
Dictionary of Difficult Words ... 24
Basic Procedure.................. 24
Spellchecker ........................... 26
Solvers .................................... 30
Crossword Solver................ 30
Anagram Solver................... 31
Phrase Finder ...................... 32
Definition Search................. 33
Encyclopedic Search .......... 35
Abbreviation ........................ 37
Letter Changer .................... 38
Games..................................... 40
Hangman............................. 40
User Hangman .................... 42
Jumble................................. 43
User Jumble ........................ 44
Crossword Quiz................... 45
Time Bomb.......................... 46
Memory ............................... 47
Hidden................................. 48
Articles ................................ 49
Definitions ........................... 50
Word Building...................... 51
EZ-Learn ................................. 52
Changing the Character size... 55
Calculator / Converters........... 56
Calculator ............................ 56
Converters........................... 57
Setting function....................... 60
Help function........................... 65
Proper Use .............................. 66
Specifications ......................... 66
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY.......
67
1
Preparation for using the Unit
Installing Battery
The unit is powered by one “AAA” size battery.
Before using the unit, please install the battery as follows.
1. Turn the unit over.
2. Slide the tab to the right and
unlock
then
battery cover.
3. Insert one “AAA” battery upon the
ribbon according to the polarity ( + , – )
marks inside the battery compartment.
4. After replacing the battery cover, slide
the tab to the left and
cover.
and remove the
lock
the battery
Contrast Adjustment
After resetting, the contrast adjustment
display will appear.
Press or to adjust the
contrast of the LCD display Level 1 to
Level 30. (Initial setting = 15)
Press to set it. ( See page 64. )
Demo Function
When you turn on the power, a
demonstration display will begin to
explain the contents of the unit.
You can stop the demonstration by
pressing any of the keys.
* If you want to turn off the demonstration
display, press and select “
Message
. ( See page 60. )
”. Select “
Disable
Demo
” and press
Changing Battery
...
Press the “RESET” button on the
5.
bottom of the unit.
6. The contrast adjustment display will
appear. (See page 3.)
Resetting
If the unit does not operate properly after the battery has been replaced,
or if at any time the unit fails to operate properly, gently press the
RESET
“
NOTE: Resetting product erases the EZ-Learn List in the memory.
2 3
” button on the bottom of the unit.
The battery mark will appear at the right of the screen when the battery
is almost exhausted, meaning that it is time to replace it.
• Press the “RESET” button on the bottom of the unit after battery
replacement.
• Make sure that power is switched off before replacing battery.
• If the unit is subjected to an electrostatic discharge it may lock up, the
battery should be removed and replaced in order to overcome this problem.
CAUTION
• The battery may pose a choking hazard to small children.
•Keep the battery and product away from small children.
• Do not expose the battery to open flame or intense heat.
• Rechargeable battery cannot be used. / Do not try to recharge battery.
• Remove the battery from the unit if you do not intend to use it for a long
duration.
Functions and Features
1 Encyclopedia
You will find information on just about every field of human
knowledge, with more than 25,000 entries.
You can search for the article you’re looking for from the category to
which it belongs. Encyclopedia entry words and articles all come from
the Britannica Concise Encyclopedia.
2 Dictionary
High speed search of over 180,000 words, phrases and definitions
covering current and historical English, as well as hundreds of specialist
and technical subjects. Dictionary entry words, definitions and
grammatical information all come from the Concise Oxford American
Dictionary.
3 Thesaurus
The unit offers a high speed search of over 4 million synonym links,
with over 350,000 alternative words and opposite words to make what
you write and say more interesting. The thesaurus entries, including
examples, sense groupings, and all alternative and opposite words, are
taken from the Concise Oxford American Thesaurus.
4Dictionary of Difficult Words
Dictionary of Difficult Words: Features more than 10,000 entries
covering words that, while outside most people's working vocabulary,
are often encountered in literature, in technical writings (such as
computing or medicine), and in various other subject areas. Entries
contain pronunciations, parts of speech, concise definitions, example
sentences showing the word used in context, and selected etymologies.
5 Spellchecker
Instant phonetic spelling correction for over 130,000 words ensures you
will always have the answer at your fingertips.
6 Solvers
Phrase Finder, Definition Search
searchability of the Dictionary and Encyclopedia.
Crossword, Anagram, Abbreviation
puzzle solving situations.
and
Encyclopedic Search
and
Letter Changer
offer greater
offer help for
7Word Games
You can take on the challenge of 11 different word games set to any one
of three levels of difficulty.
Hangman, User Hangman, Jumble, User Jumble, Crossword Quiz, Time
Bomb, Memory, Hidden, Articles, Definitions, Word Building
8 EZ-Learn
The EZ-Learn function allows you to create your own word list from the
Encyclopedia, Dictionary, Thesaurus, Dictionary of Difficult Words,
Spellchecker, Solvers and Games.
9 Calculator
A full function calculator including memory and % functions. 12 digits,
1 Memory
10
Converters
The conversion function enables you to convert foreign currencies and
metric/imperial units of length, area, volume, weight, capacity, power,
and temperature. You can also convert foreign clothing sizes of shirts,
shoes, hats etc. for men, women and children.
11
Setting function
You can customize the following operating conditions:
Demo Message, Game Level, Game Scores,
Sorting, Solver Level, Auto Power Off Timer, Key sound, LCD Contrast
12
Other Features
Jump function
This function enables you to look up a word displayed on the
explanation screen in any dictionary of your choosing, and to register it
in the EZ-Learn word list.
Character size function
The size of the character display can be expanded or reduced.
Help function
A simple explanation of how to operate the various functions can be
displayed on the screen at each operational stage in each mode.
Demo function
A demonstration display explains the contents of the unit.
EZ-Learn
Word,
EZ-Learn
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The Keys and their Functions
10 Used instead of one letter if you don’t know how to spell a word.
11 Used instead of one or more letters if you don’t know how to spell a
word.
12 For scrolling through the entries.
13 Enters a single blank space when pressed once.
Cursor key / Jump key
14 For scrolling up or down lines.
Cursor key
15 Cursor key / Jump key
16 Executes the functions.
17 Activates Spelling Guide function.
18 Selects Calculator mode, Currency, Metric/Imperial and Clothing
Size Converters.
19 Activates Setting function.
20 Activates Help function.
21 For deleting the last input character.
Returns the display to the previous state/level.
22 Activates Character size function.
23 Letter, numeral and symbol input keys.
•When the power is turned back on using , the unit will show the
display used before the power was last turned off.
1Turns the power ON and OFF.
2 Selects Encyclopedia mode.
3 Selects Dictionary mode.
4 Selects Thesaurus mode.
5 Selects Dictionary of Difficult Words mode.
6 Selects Solver mode.
7Selects Game mode.
8 Selects EZ-Learn mode.
9Clears the entry.
• The unit can also be turned ON with the mode keys.
• In order to avoid unnecessary wear of the battery, the power will turn off
automatically if the keys are not operated for a prescribed length of
time. (The initial setting is approximately 3 minutes. The time duration
can be changed in settings.)
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Encyclopedia
Headword Search
1 Press .
6 To clear the display and search for
another word, simply enter your new
word.
Example: cypress
2 Type a word.
Example: quilting
Every time you enter a letter, the closest
match(es) will be displayed.
Use or to select the
headword as necessary.
3 Press .
An explanation of the selected headword
will be displayed.
* Press to return to the headword
selection screen.
* The mark will appear if there is
insufficient space to display the whole
entry.
4 Press to see the rest of an entry.
Press to scroll up.
Entering and Correcting Letters
•Use to enter a space.
• If there is no headword corresponding to the sequence of letters you
have entered, the words with the closest spelling will be displayed.
• Corrections can be made by using .
•Use or to move the cursor.
• The entire display can be cleared by pressing .
Looking up words whose spelling you aren’t sure of
When entering the letters, you can enter “? ” or “*” in place of any letters
you aren’t sure of.
Use to enter “ ?”.
This is used in place of a single character.
Use to enter “*”.
This is used in place of one or more
characters or words.
* Press to advance to the next
screen.
5 To scroll alphabetically up or down
through the headword list, press
or .
1 Type a word.
Example: la*d?r
The corresponding headword list will be
displayed.
2 Use or to select the
headword as necessary.
Example: lavender
3 Press .
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Jump function
5 Press .
This function enables you to look up a word displayed on the explanation
screen in any dictionary of your choosing, and to register it in the EZ-Learn
word list.
Example: lavender
1 Press to select the first word you
can look up. Selected word will begin to
flash on and off.
Press to select the last word.
* Press to return to the previous
screen or to disable the cursor.
2 Select another word using the cursor
keys.
Example: species
3 Press .
* After you’ve looked up the definition or
synonyms, you can return to the
previous display by pressing .
* If there is a formula in an entry, the
FORMULA
Select the marker and then press
to display the formula.
marker will be displayed.
Spelling Guide
Pressing while entering letters enables you to perform a phonetic
search within the range of the headwords in the Encyclopedia.
1 Type a word.
Example: sycology
* If there is no headword corresponding to
the sequence of letters you have entered,
the words closest in spelling will be
displayed in order.
2 Press .
A list of words that are phonetically
4 Select Dictionary, Thesaurus,
Encyclopedia, Dictionary of Difficult
Words or EZ-Learn List by using
or .
Example: Select Encyclopedia.
similar to the entered word will be
displayed.
Use or to select the
headword as necessary.
3 Press .
DICT
THES
ENCY
ODDW
Add To
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Search for definitions in the Dictionary
Search for synonyms in the Thesaurus
Search for articles in the Encyclopedia
Search for definitions in the Dictionary of Difficult Words
EZ-Learn
List
: Add the selected word to the EZ-Learn List.
* Return to the list by pressing .
* This function cannot be used for an
Encyclopedia category search.
(See page 12.)
Category Search
1 Press .
2 Press or to select Category
Search.
3 Type a category name.
Example: music
Every time you enter a letter, the closest
match(es) will be displayed.
7 Press to see the rest of an entry.
Press to scroll up.
* Press to advance to the next
screen.
Use or to select the category
as necessary.
4 Press .
5 Type a word.
Example: fantasia
Every time you enter a letter, the
corresponding headword list in the
category will change.
Use or to select the
headword as necessary.
6 Press .
An explanation of the selected headword
will be displayed.
* Press to return to the headword
selection screen.
8 To clear the display and search for
another word in the same category,
simply enter your new word.
Example: lennon
* The mark will appear if there is
insufficient space to display the whole
entry.
12 13
Abbreviations used in the Encyclopedia
MEMO
14 15
Dictionary
Basic Procedure
1 Press .
2 Type a word.
Example: unique
Every time you enter a letter, the
corresponding headword list will
change.
Use or to select the
headword required.
5 To scroll alphabetically up or down
through the Dictionary’s headword list,
press or .
6 To clear the display and search for
another word, simply enter your new
word.
Example: thread
* When there is a derivative in the
headword list, it will be displayed with
the base form in round brackets.
Example: threadlike (thread)
3 Press .
The unit shows headwords,
pronunciations, parts of speech,
inflected forms and definitions.
* Press to return to the headword
selection screen.
* The mark will appear if there is
insufficient space to display the whole
entry.
ODDW
* The
headword is recorded as a headword in
the Dictionary of Difficult Words.
* If there is a usage note or a list in an
entry, the
displayed after the headword.
marker will appear if the
USAGE
or
LIST
marker will be
4 Press to see the rest of an entry.
Press to scroll up.
* Press to advance to the next
screen.
* When there are phrases, phrasal verbs,
derivatives or origins, they will be
displayed after the last headword definition.
Entering and Correcting Letters
•Use to enter a space.
• If there is no headword corresponding to the sequence of letters you
have entered, the words with the closest spelling will be displayed.
• Corrections can be made by using .
•Use or to move the cursor.
• The entire display can be cleared by pressing .
Looking up words whose spelling you aren’t sure of
When entering the letters, you can enter “? ” or “*” in place of any letters
you aren’t sure of. (See page 9.)
Jump function
This function enables you to look up a word displayed on the explanation
screen in any dictionary of your choosing, and to register it in the EZ-Learn
word list. (See page 10.)
Spelling Guide
Pressing while entering letters enables you to perform a phonetic
search within the range of the headwords in the Dictionary. (See page 11.)
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Abbreviations used in the dictionary
18 19
Thesaurus
Basic Procedure
1 Press .
2 Type a word.
Example: desert
Every time you enter a letter, the closest
match(es) will be displayed.
Use or to select the
headword required.
3 Press .
The unit shows a list of synonyms along
with any example sentences.
* The synonyms in each set that are
closest in meaning to the entry word are
given first, usually starting with a ‘core
synonym’ in
SMALL CAPITALS.
5 To scroll alphabetically up or down
through the headword list, press
or .
6 To clear the display and search for
another word, simply enter your new
word.
Example: passion
Entering and Correcting Letters
•Use to enter a space.
• If there is no headword corresponding to the sequence of letters you
have entered, the words with the closest spelling will be displayed.
• Corrections can be made by using .
•Use or to move the cursor.
•The entire display can be cleared by pressing .
* Press to return to the headword
selection screen.
4 Press see other synonyms.
Press to scroll up.
* Press to advance to the next
screen.
* When there are phrases or opposites,
they will be displayed after the last
headword synonyms.
* If there is a distinct words note or a
confusable words note in an entry, the
RIGHT WD
displayed after the headword.
or
CONF
marker will be
Looking up words whose spelling you aren’t sure of
When entering the letters, you can enter “? ” or “*” in place of any letters
you aren’t sure of. (See page 9.)
Jump function
This function enables you to look up a word displayed on the explanation
screen in any dictionary of your choosing, and to register it in the EZ-Learn
word list. (See page 10.)
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Synonyms Search
Spelling Guide
The unit will find the headwords which contain the entered word in their
synonyms or antonyms.
If the entered word is not contained in
the headword of the thesaurus but is
contained in the synonyms or antonyms
data, the unit will find and display the
group(s) of the synonyms or antonyms.
Example: marker
1 Press .
A list of the headwords (and their group)
which contain the entered word in their
synonyms or antonyms will be
displayed.
2 Use or to select the
headword as necessary.
Example: guide (n. 3)
If the word entered is not contained in the unit’s list of entries, pressing
while entering letters enables you to perform a phonetic search
within the range of the headwords in the Thesaurus.
1 Type a word.
Example: pason
* If there is no headword corresponding to
the sequence of letters you have entered,
the words with the closest spelling will
be displayed.
2 Press .
A list of words that are phonetically
similar to the entered word will be
displayed.
3 Use or to select the
headword as necessary.
Example: person
3 Press .
* Return to the list by pressing .
4 Press .
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Dictionary of Difficult Words
Basic Procedure
1 Press .
2 Type a word.
Example: galaxy
Every time you enter a letter, the
corresponding headword list will
change.
6 To clear the display and search for
another word, simply enter your new
word.
Example: huckster
* When there is a derivative in the
headword list, it will be displayed with
the base form in round brackets.
Example: hucksterism (huckster)
Entering and Correcting Letters
Use or to select the
headword required.
3 Press .
The unit shows headwords,
pronunciations, parts of speech,
inflected forms and definitions.
* Press to return to the headword
selection screen.
* The mark will appear if there is
insufficient space to display the whole
entry.
4 Press to see the rest of an entry.
Press to scroll up.
* Press to advance to the next
screen.
* When there are phrases, phrasal verbs,
derivatives or origins, they will be
displayed after the last headword
definition.
5 To scroll alphabetically up or down
through the Dictionary’s headword list,
press or .
•Use to enter a space.
• If there is no headword corresponding to the sequence of letters you
have entered, the words with the closest spelling will be displayed.
• Corrections can be made by using .
•Use or to move the cursor.
•The entire display can be cleared by pressing .
Looking up words whose spelling you aren’t sure of
When entering the letters, you can enter “? ” or “*” in place of any letters
you aren’t sure of. (See page 9.)
Jump function
This function enables you to look up a word displayed on the explanation
screen in any dictionary of your choosing, and to register it in the EZ-Learn
word list. (See page 10.)
Spelling Guide
Pressing while entering letters
enables you to perform a phonetic search
within the range of the headwords in the
Dictionary of Difficult Words.
(See page 11.)
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Spellchecker
If the spelling of a word you enter is correct:
1 Press .
8 Select Dictionary, Thesaurus,
Encyclopedia, Dictionary of Difficult
Words or EZ-Learn List by using
or .
2 Select “
or .
Spellchecker
” by pressing
3 Press .
4 Type a word to be checked.
Example: person
5 Press .
If the input spelling is correct, the word
will appear in bold characters.
Phonetically similar words may also be
displayed.
*To clear the display and spellcheck
another word, simply enter your new
word.
6 Select a word using the cursor keys.
Example: parson
DICT
THES
ENCY
ODDW
Add To EZ-Learn List
Search for definitions in the Dictionary
Search for synonyms in the Thesaurus
Search for articles in the Encyclopedia
Search for definitions in the Dictionary of Difficult Words
: Add the selected word to the
9 Press .
* After you’ve looked up the definition or
synonyms, you can return to the
previous display by pressing .
EZ-
Learn List.
7 Press to activate the jump
function.
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If the spelling of a word you enter is incorrect:
Using the Wildcard function
1 Type a word to be checked.
Example: piese
2 Press .
A list of words that are phonetically
similar to the entered word will be
displayed.
3 Select a word using the cursor keys.
Example: poise
4 Press .
* Use the jump function as described on
Page 26.
* Please note that not every word returned
by the Spellchecker is included in the
Dictionary, Thesaurus, Encyclopedia or
Dictionary of Difficult Words.
If you are unsure of part of the spelling of a word, enter the word using “? ”
or “*” for the letter(s) of which you are unsure.
Use to enter “ ?”.
This is used in place of a single character.
Use to enter “*”.
This is used in place of one or more characters.
1 Type a word.
Example: ca*t?r
2 Press .
The corresponding word list will be
displayed.
3 Select a word using the cursor keys.
Example: calibrator
4 Press .
* Use the jump function as described on
Page 26.
* Please note that not every word returned
by the Spellchecker is included in the
Dictionary, Thesaurus, Encyclopedia or
Dictionary of Difficult Words.
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Solvers
The unit provides seven solvers that can help you to solve word games.
Selecting the solver
3 Press .
The corresponding word list will be
displayed.
1 Press .
The unit selects the last solver used each
time you select the solver mode.
2 Select the solver you wish to use by
pressing or .
Seven solvers:
Crossword, Anagram, Phrase Finder, Definition Search, Encyclopedic
Search, Abbreviation, Letter Changer
* By pressing the first letter of a solver name, you can directly select the
desired solver. Further solvers starting with the same letter can be
selected by pressing the same letter again.
Crossword Solver
To solve a crossword, type the known letters and insert “? ” for any
unknown letters or “*” for multiple unknown letters or words.
Use to enter “ ? ”.
This is used in place of a single character.
Use to enter “*”.
This is used in place of one or more
characters or words.
* The corresponding word list may include words with spaces or hyphens,
though these are not included in the character count.
*Use the jump function as described on Page 26.
*Please note that not every word returned by the Solvers is included in
the Dictionary , Thesaurus, Encyclopedia or Dictionary of Dif ficult Words.
* If the letters entered do not have any corresponding words, the message
No matches found.
“
” will be displayed.
Anagram Solver
Look for anagrams using the same letters or words that you entered. You
can enter actual words, or jumbled letters.
1 Select “Anagram” and then press
.
2 Enter letters.
Example: treaties
3 Press .
The corresponding word list will be
displayed.
1 Select “
.
Crossword
” and then press
2 Enter letters.
Example: in*g?nt
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*Use the jump function as described on Page 26.
*Please note that not every word returned by the Solvers is included in
the Dictionary , Thesaurus, Encyclopedia or Dictionary of Dif ficult Words.
Phrase Finder
Definition Search
Look for the phrases in the Dictionary using the word you have entered.
1 Select “
.
Phrase Finder
” and then press
2 Type word(s).
Example: on take
*You can enter up to seven words.
This method will search for phrases
which include all words.
A space can be entered by using .
3 Press .
The corresponding phrase list will be
displayed.
4 Select a phrase using or .
Example: take someone on
5 Press .
The unit will find the Dictionary entries whose definitions contain the
word(s) you enter.
1 Select “
press .
Definition Search
” and then
2 Type word(s).
Example: alcoholic drink
*You can enter up to seven words.
This method will find the entries which
contain all the entered words in their
definitions.
A space can be entered by using .
3 Press .
The corresponding headword list will be
displayed.
4 Select a headword using the cursor keys.
Example: aperitif
The selected phrase and its definition
will be displayed at the top of the
screen. Note that the selected phrase is
displayed within its full dictionary entry,
not on its own.
* Return to the phrase list by pressing
.
5 Press .
The definition for the headword
“aperitif” will be displayed.
* Return to the headword list by pressing
.
*To enter a number, press or
after entering the character of Q, W, ... P.
A number is available as a keyword as
an era.
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Using the Wildcard function
Encyclopedic Search
A single word containing a wildcard (“? ” or “*”) can be input.
Headwords which contain the input word in their definitions can be
investigated in further detail using this word.
Use to enter “ ?”.
This is used in place of a single character.
Use to enter “*”.
This is used in place of one or more characters.
1 Type word(s).
Example: small dog ???h??h?a
2 Press .
The corresponding headword list will be
displayed.
3 Press .
The definition for the headword
“chihuahua” will be displayed.
The unit will find the Encyclopedia articles which contain the word(s) you
enter.
1 Select “
press .
Encyclopedic Search
” and then
2 Type word(s).
Example: air liquid chemical
*You can enter up to seven words.
This method will find the articles which
contain all the entered words.
A space can be entered by using .
3 Press .
The corresponding headword list will be
displayed.
4 Select an article using the cursor keys.
Example: argon
5 Press .
* Return to the headword list by pressing
.
The article for “argon” will be
displayed.
*Return to the article list by pressing
.
*To enter a number, press or
after entering the character of Q, W, ... P.
A number is available as a keyword as
an era.
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Using the Wildcard function
Abbreviation
A single word containing a wildcard (“? ” or “*”) can be input.
Articles which contain the input word can be investigated in further detail
using this word.
Use to enter “ ? ”.
This is used in place of a single character.
Use to enter “*”.
This is used in place of one or more characters.
1 Type word(s).
Example: painter french c
*
2 Press .
The corresponding headword list will be
displayed.
3 Select an article using the cursor keys.
Example: Chagall, Marc
4 Press .
The Abbreviation solver allows you to search the abbreviation database to
“decode” nearly 20,000 common abbreviations.
All data come from the Oxford Essential Dictionary of Abbreviations.
1 Select “
.
Abbreviation
” and then press
2 Type an abbreviation.
Example: bbc
Every time you enter a letter, the closest
match(es) will be displayed.
3 Press .
4 You may scroll through the abbreviation
list by using or .
*Return to the abbreviation list by
pressing .
The article for “Marc Chagall” will be
displayed.
*Return to the article list by pressing
.
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Letter Changer
The unit will allow you to view possible alternative words by changing one
letter at a time.
MEMO
1 Select “
.
Letter Changer
” and then press
2 Type a word.
Example: tread
3 Press .
The corresponding headword list will be
displayed.
* Use the jump function as described on
Page 26.
*Please note that not every word returned by the Solvers is included in
the Dictionary , Thesaurus, Encyclopedia or Dictionary of Dif ficult Words.
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Games
There are 11 great word games that will help you to improve your spelling
and vocabulary.
Selecting a game
* In some cases, the same letter is used
two or more times in the same word:
When you enter the letter, all the
corresponding question marks will be
replaced by the letter simultaneously.
1 Press .
The unit selects the last game used each
time you select the game mode.
* The number of tries you are allowed will
decrease progressively every time you
enter an incorrect letter.
Example: Enter “o”.
2 Select the game you wish to play by
pressing or .
11 word games:
Hangman, User Hangman, Jumble, User Jumble, Crossword Quiz, Time
Bomb, Memory, Hidden, Articles, Definitions, Word Building
* By pressing the first letter of a game name, you can directly select the
desired game. Further games starting with the same letter can be
selected by pressing the same letter again.
*The Game Levels can be changed from the SET menu. (See page 61.)
* The word selection of the games are made of the headwords of the
dictionaries.
Hangman
This is a game in which you have to find a mystery word whose spelling is
unknown to you with a limited number of allowed tries.
1 Select “
.
The number of letters in the mystery
word is indicated by question marks.
The number of times you can try is
shown.
2 When you enter one of the letters used
in the mystery word, the question mark
will be replaced by the letter.
Example: Enter “a”.
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Hangman
” and then press
* One letter will be displayed in turn as a
“Tip” every time you press .
The number of times a “Tip” can be used
is determined on the basis of the set game
level. (Beginner: 5, Intermediate: 3,
Advanced: 2)
*All the letters will be displayed if you
press .
3 If all the letters in the word are
displayed before you have used up all
the tries, a congratulatory message will
be displayed and counted in the “
column.
The answer will then be displayed.
*Press any alphabet key to display the
next question.
*You can use jump function by pressing
. (See page 26.)
* If you fail to find the word before you
have used up all the tries you are
allowed, or if you press halfway
through a game, “
be displayed and counted in the “
column.
The answer will then be displayed.
Sorry, you lost.
Won
” will
Lost
”
”
User Hangman
Jumble
This is the Hangman game for 2 players using words that you can select.
1 Select “
.
User Hangman
” and then press
2 Select the player you want by pressing
or .
3 Enter a word.
You can use up to 12 letters.
Example: people
4 Press .
5 An opponent has to guess the mystery
word.
* The ensuing procedure is the same as
that used in the Hangman Game.
Using letters displayed at random, you attempt to find a specified number of
words.
1 Select “
The selected letters and the number of
answers will be displayed.
Example: tae
*To shuffle the letters, press .
Jumble
” and then press .
2 Enter a try using all the selected letters.
Press to return.
* If your answer is incorrect, the message
Try again
“
letters will be displayed again.
*To give up entering letters, press .
” will appear and the selected
3 Press .
When the level of the game is
Intermediate or Advanced, if your answer
is correct, you can enter the next word.
*You can use or to redisplay
words previously used in replies.
Tip for Parents
***
This game is a fun way for you to help your children to learn new
words from a list or as part of their homework. Select a suitable
level, secretly enter your chosen word and then work with them to
spell the mystery word correctly .
***
Press to return.
4 If you enter all the answers and press
, a congratulatory message will
Won
be displayed and counted in the “
column.
*Press any alphabet key to display the
next question.
*You can use jump function by pressing
. (See page 26.)
* Please note that not every word used in the Games is included in the
Dictionary, Thesaurus, Encyclopedia or Dictionary of Difficult Words.
”
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User Jumble
Crossword Quiz
This is a Jumble game using words that you can select.
1 Select “
.
User Jumble
” and then press
2 Select the player you want by pressing
or .
3 Enter a word.
You can use up to 12 letters.
Example: ascot
4 Press .
5 An opponent has to enter a try.
* The ensuing procedure is the same as
that used in the Jumble Game.
Tip for Parents
***
This game is a fun way for you to help your children to learn new
words. Simply enter your chosen word and then work with them to
find the correct anagrams.
***
Enter a letter or letters to replace the question marks.
1 Select “
.
The question will be displayed.
Example: v??e
Crossword Quiz
” and then press
2 Enter letters to replace the question
marks.
Example: a, l
* The entered letter can be changed. Press
or to select the letter and then
enter the new letter.
* One letter will be displayed in turn as a
“Tip” every time you press .
*To give up entering letters, press .
3 Press .
If your answer is correct, a
congratulatory message will be
Won
displayed and counted in the “
column.
The answer will then be displayed.
*Press any alphabet key to display the
next question.
*You can use jump function by pressing
. (See page 26.)
”
* If your answer is incorrect, or if you press halfway through a
game, “
column.
* Please note that not every word used in the Games is included in the
Dictionary, Thesaurus, Encyclopedia or Dictionary of Difficult Words.
Sorry, you lost.
” will be displayed and counted in the “
Lost
”
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Time Bomb
Memory
This is a game in which you have to find a mystery word with a limited
number of tries, in a limited time.
1 Select “
.
The number of letters in the mystery
word is indicated by question marks.
The number of times you can try is
indicated by boxes.
Time Bomb
” and then press
2 When you enter one of the letters used
in the mystery word, the question mark
will be replaced by the letter.
Example: Enter “o”.
The fuse will also begin to burn down.
*One letter will be displayed in turn as a “Tip” every time you press
. The number of times a “Tip” can be used is determined on the basis
of the set game level. (Beginner: 5, Intermediate: 3, Advanced: 2)
*All the letters will be displayed if you press .
3 If you complete the spelling of the mystery word before you have used
up all the tries or the fuse burns out, a congratulatory message will be
displayed and counted in the “Won” column.
The answer will then be displayed.
* If you fail to find the word before you
have used up all the tries you are
allowed, if the fuse burns out, or if you
press half way through a game,
“Sorry, you lost.” will be displayed and
counted in the “Lost” column.
The answer will then be displayed.
Correctly enter the spelling of the word momentarily displayed.
1 Select “
The word will be displayed for about
one second.
Example: skit
Memory
” and then press .
2 Enter the spelling of the word which has
just disappeared from the screen.
3 Press .
If your answer is correct, a
congratulatory message will be
displayed and counted in the “Won”
column.
The answer will then be displayed.
*Press any alphabet key to display the
next question.
*You can use jump function by pressing
. (See page 26.)
* If your answer is incorrect, “
” will be displayed and counted in
lost.
Lost
the “
then be displayed.
” column. And the answer will
Sorry, you
*Press any alphabet key to display the
next question.
*You can use jump function by pressing
. (See page 26.)
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Hidden
Articles
Find the non-synonym word from the displayed words.
1 Select “
A list of synonyms is displayed with one
random word added that does not
belong.
Press to see the rest of the words
in the list.
2 Select the non-synonym word by using
cursor keys.
*Press to see a hint.
*To give up selecting a word, press
.
3 Press .
When the correct word is selected, a
congratulatory message will be
displayed and counted in the “
column.
The answer will then be displayed.
*Press any alphabet key to display the
next question.
*You can use jump function by pressing
. (See page 26.)
* If your answer is incorrect, “
counted in the “
Hidden
” and then press .
Won
”
Sorry, you lost.
Lost
” column.
” will be displayed and
Guess the encyclopedia headword based on the contents of the article, with
some of the letters already supplied.
1 Select “
The question will be displayed.
Example: H_M
Articles
” and then press .
2 Press to see the rest of the article.
3 Enter letters to replace the underline
marks.
Example: A
* The entered letter can be changed. Press
or to select the letter and then
enter the new letter.
* One letter will be displayed in turn as a
“Tip” every time you press .
*To give up entering letters, press .
4 Press .
If your answer is correct, a
congratulatory message will be
Won
displayed and counted in the “
column.
The answer will then be displayed.
*Press any alphabet key to display the
next question.
*You can use jump function by pressing
. (See page 26.)
”
The correct word will then appear.
* If your answer is incorrect, or if you press , “
Lost
will be displayed and counted in the “
” column.
Sorry, you lost.
”
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Definitions
Word Building
Guess the dictionary headword based on its definitions, with some of the letters
already supplied.
1 Select “
.
The question will be displayed.
Example: C_U_D
Definitions
” and then press
2 Press to see the rest of the
definitions.
3 Enter letters to replace the underline
marks.
Example: O, L
* The entered letter can be changed. Press
or to select the letter and then
enter the new letter.
* One letter will be displayed in turn as a
“Tip” every time you press .
*To give up entering letters, press .
4 Press .
If your answer is correct, a
congratulatory message will be
Won
displayed and counted in the “
column.
The answer will then be displayed.
”
Use some or all of the letters displayed to make new words.
You’ll win if you create the same number of words as the remaining number
of floors in the building on the screen.
1 Select “
.
*To shuffle the letters, press .
Word Building
” and then press
2 Enter a word using 3 letters or more.
Press to return.
3 Press .
If your answer is correct, you can enter
the next word.
*You can use or to redisplay
correct words already accepted.
Press to return.
*To give up entering letters, press .
* If your answer is incorrect, the message
Try again
“
letters will be displayed again.
” will appear and the selected
4 If you enter the answers and press
, a congratulatory message will
Won
be displayed and counted in the “
column.
”
*Press any alphabet key to display the
next question.
*You can use jump function by pressing
. (See page 26.)
* If your answer is incorrect, or if you press , “
Lost
will be displayed and counted in the “
” column.
Sorry, you lost.
”
*Press any alphabet key to display the
next question.
*You can use jump function by pressing
. (See page 26.)
* Please note that not every word used in the Games is included in the
Dictionary, Thesaurus, Encyclopedia or Dictionary of Difficult Words.
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EZ-Learn
The EZ-Learn function allows you to create your own word list from the
Dictionary, Thesaurus, Spellchecker, Solvers and Games, which can
then be used in the games.
Building your word list:
Use or to select a word for your
list. The selected word will be added to
your word list by pressing .
(See page 10.)
* The unit can store words between 3 and
12 letters. The words must not contain
letters or symbols other than lower case
alphabetic letters.
* If the word to be added is already contained in memory, the message
Word is already in your list
“
* The unit's memory can store 100 words. When you try to add the 101st
word, the message “
Sorry, Your word list is full
” will appear.
” will appear.
4 Press to select a word.
5 Select Dictionary, Thesaurus,
Encyclopedia by using or .
6 Press to jump to the selected
function.
* After you’ve looked up the definition or synonyms, you can return to
the EZ-Learn List by pressing .
* Please note that not every word used in the Games is included in the
Dictionary, Thesaurus, Encyclopedia or Dictionary of Difficult Words.
Tip for Parents
***
This is a fun way to help your children learn new words from a list
as part of their homework. Enter the words into the list as described
above, then set the frequency of use in the SET menu. The words
will then appear in the games.
***
Viewing the word list
1 Press .
2 Press to select “
The word list will be displayed.
3 Press or to scroll the list.
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List
”.
Changing the Character size
Deleting a word
1 Select the word you wish to delete from
your word list.
2 Press and then select “
” by using .
word
Delete this
3 Press to confirm.
* If you decide not to delete the word,
No
select “
” then press .
Deleting all words
1 Press and then press to
select “
Delete All
”.
You can change the size of the characters on the screen by pressing
. The size of the characters change every time you press .
Middle size
Large size
Small size
2 Press .
3 Press again to confirm.
* If you decide not to delete all the words,
No
select “
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” then press .
Calculator / Converters
Calculator
Converters
Entering or Changing a Conversion Rate
Keys and their Functions
1. Selects Calculator and Unit Converters.
2. Clears last entry
1 ~ 0
3.
4. +, –, x, ÷ Mathematical function keys.
MC
5.
6.
MR
M+
7.
M-
8.
+/–
9.
10.
* The number stored in the memory is held when the calculation is
%
changed, the mode is switched or the power is turned off.
Number input keys.
Clears memory.
Recalls number from memory.
Adds number into memory.
Removes number from memory.
Changes sign of number.
Percentage key.
Correcting and Clearing Entries
If you enter an incorrect number, press (C/CE) to clear the entire
display, then re-enter the correct number.
If you press an incorrect mathematical function key, simply press the
correct function key afterwards.
1 Press .
2 Press or to display the
conversion menu.
3 Press to select “
4 Select “
keys.
Exchange Rate
Money
” by using cursor
”.
5 Press .
6 Enter the new rate and then press
.
Example: $1=£0.52
Currency Conversion
Example: 550 US Dollar to £ ( $1=£0.52 )
1 Select “
keys.
2 Press .
-
›Local Curr.
” by using cursor
If “ E ” appears in display:
• The answer to a calculation is more than 12 digits.
• The memory is full.
•0 has been used as a divisor.
Press (C/CE) to remove the “ E ” and continue.
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3 Enter the amount you wish to convert
and then press .
($550=£286)
*You can convert a new amount by
entering the new number and pressing
.
Metric / Imperial Conversion
Clothing Size Chart
Example: Kilometers to Miles
1 Press .
2 Press or to display the
conversion menu.
3 Press to select “
Metric
” and then
.
4 Press to select “
Length
” and then
.
5 Select “
Kilometer
” by using cursor keys.
6 Press .
7 Select “
Mile
” by using cursor keys.
8 Press .
Enter the number you wish to convert.
9 Press .
(5 Kilometers = 3.10685596118 miles.)
You can easily check foreign clothing sizes:
shirts, shoes, hats etc. for men, women and children.
1 Press .
2 Press or to display the
conversion menu.
3 Press to select “
Clothing Size
” and
then .
4 Press to select “
Women
”.
5 Press or .
6 Select “
*After pressing , you can reselect
“Men”, “Women” and “Children” using
or .
Dresses
” by using .
7 Press .
8 Press to see more sizes.
Categories of Metric Conversion
Temperature:
Length: Centimeter, Inch, Feet, Yard, Meter, Kilometer, Mile
Area:
Volume: Centimeter3, Inch3, Feet3, Yard3, Meter
Weight: Gram, Ounce, Pound, Kilogram
Capacity: Milliliter, Ounce(AM), Ounce(BR), Liter, Quart(AM), Quart(BR),
Gallon(AM), Gallon(BR)
Power: Kilowatt, Horsepower
°C, °F
Centimeter2, Inch2, Feet2, Yard2, Meter2, Acre, Kilometer2, Mile
3
2
Categories of Clothing Size Chart
Men: Suits, Trousers, Overcoats, Pullovers, Socks, Shoes, Shirts, Hats
Women: Blouses, Pullovers, Dresses, Coats, Suits, Skirts, Trousers,
Shoes, Stockings
Children: Dresses, Coats, Suits, Skirts, Trousers, Shoes, Most clothing
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Setting function
You can customize the operating conditions.
Selecting the menu
1 Press .
2 Select the function you want to change
by pressing or .
*By pressing the first letter of a menu item, you can directly select the
desired function. Further menu starting with the same letter can be
selected by pressing the same letter again.
Changing the Demo mode
1 Select “
.
Demo Message
” and then press
Setting the Game Level
The unit provides three skill levels for
playing games (Beginner, Intermediate
and Advanced). The level can be
changed as required.
1 Select “
.
Game Level
” and then press
2 Select one of the levels by using the
cursor keys.
3 Press to set it.
Game Scores
The unit can display the score of the games.
1 Select “
.
Game Scores
” and then press
2 Select “
the cursor keys.
3 Press to accept changes.
(See page 3.)
Disable
” or “
Enable
” by using
2 Select one of the games by using the
cursor keys.
* Scroll to the end of the list to reset all
game scores.
3 Press .
“Clear the score?” will be displayed.
4 Select “
keys and then press .
* The Game Score limit is 999 for the
total number of games played.
You should clear the game score if you
exceed the 999 limit.
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Yes
” or “No” by using the cursor
Setting the frequency for the EZ-Learn list
Setting the Solver Level
The unit provides four frequency levels
to use your user word list for playing
games.
1 Select “
.
EZ-Learn Word
” and then press
2 Select a frequency level by using the
cursor keys.
3 Press to set it.
Changing the sorting for the EZ-Learn list
The unit can change the sorting of your
user word list.
1 Select “
press .
2 Select “
by using the cursor keys.
3 Press to set it.
EZ-Learn Sorting
Entered order
” or “
” and then
Alphabetical
”
The unit provides two skill levels for
solver. The level can be changed as
required.
1 Select “
.
2 Select “
by using the cursor keys.
Solver Level
Dictionary
” or “
” and then press
+Encyclopedic
”
3 Press to accept changes.
Setting the Auto Power Off Timer
The unit automatically turns off after a
period of time. This amount of time can
be customized. (Default 3 min)
1 Select “
press .
2 Select one of the preset durations by
using the cursor keys.
Auto Power Off Timer
” and then
3 Press to set it.
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Setting the Key sound
1 Select “
.
2 Select “
the cursor keys.
Key sound
Disable
” or “
” and then press
Enable
Help function
An explanation of how to operate the various functions is simply explained
on the screen at each operational stage in each mode.
Example:
” by using
1 Press .
3 Press to accept changes.
Setting the LCD Contrast
1 Select “
.
2 Press or to adjust the
contrast of the LCD display Level 1 to
Level 30.
(Initial setting = 15)
3 Press to set it.
LCD Contrast
” and then press
2 Press .
3 Press to see the rest of the
explanation.
Press to scroll up.
4 You can clear the help message by
pressing any key.
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Proper Use
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
To ensure a long and useful life from this precision electronic
instrument, do not expose the unit to extreme heat or cold, water or
other liquids including spray cleaners or extreme pressure (such as
carrying in a back pocket).
Doing any or all of these things may render the unit inoperable and
invalidate the warranty.
Specifications
Display: 240 x 120 dots
Temperature range: 32°F to 104° F (0° C to +40° C)
Battery: AAA x 1 pc.
Battery life: approx. 50 hours for continuous use
Size: 111(W) x 72 (H) x 16.8 (D) mm
Weight: approx 117g (including battery)
*Specifications may change without notice in order to make product
improvements.
* The life of the battery will vary depending on how the unit is used.
1. This product is warranted to be free from defects in material or
workmanship for one year from date of purchase.
2. Repair (or at our option, replacement) will be made on any unit which
proves to be defective during this period. Carefully pack the unit along
with proof of purchase and a completed copy of the Warranty Record
you will find in this manual. Postage, insurance and shipping costs
incurred in returning the product for warranty service are your
responsibility.
3. This warranty does not extend to units which have been subjected to
misuse, abuse, neglect, accidents or to units that have been used in
violation of the operation instructions. If in our judgement, the unit
shows evidence of having been altered, modified or serviced without
our authorisation, it will be ineligible for service under this warranty.
4. In countries other than USA, this warranty does not affect your statutory
rights.
5. Battery replacement and broken Liquid Crystal Displays are not
covered under this warranty.
Seiko Instruments Inc. shall not be liable for any direct, consequential or
incidental damages arising out of use of this product. Seiko Instruments
Inc. shall not be responsible for damages to this unit as a result of a
natural or unnatural disaster, except to the extent prohibited by
applicable law. Any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose on this product is limited in duration to the duration
of the warranty.
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