Casio EW-B100C User's Guide

EW-B100CUser’s GuideEUsing a Dictionary Multiple Dictionary Search Useful Dictionary Functions Using the Calculator Using the Practical English UsageU

8Inputting Characters 23Inputting Alphabetic Characters ... 23Inputting Numbers ...

9Using the Practical English Usage 43Looking Up a Keyword (Keyword Search) ... 43Performing a Topic Search ...

10Using the Calculator 63Using the Calculator ... 63Basic Arithmetic Calculations ...

11Important PrecautionsNote the following important precautions whenever using your electronic dictionary.Never expose your electronic dictionary to fi

12Keep the electronic dictionary away from your chest (breast pocket, etc.) if you are wearing a pacemaker or other medical device. Magnetism from the

13LocationNever use your electronic dictionary in a hospital, in an aircraft, or in any other location where operation of mobile telephones is control

14Names of PartsLCDPOWER key (page 16)Keyboard (page 87)RESET button (pages 3 and 74)Battery Cover (pages 2 and 78)Opening the Cover of the Electronic

15Screen FormatsQuick SearchWith Quick Search, the list of hits continually updates as you input each character.You can turn off Quick Search, if you

16Turning Power On and OffPower turns on automatically whenever you open the electronic dictionary’s cover, and shuts off automatically when you close

17Basic OperationSelecting a ModeYou can select a mode either by performing the applicable mode key operation or by using the MENU screen.To select a

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183 Use the and cursor keys to move the highlighting to the mode you want to select.4 Press .This displays the initial screen of the dictionary/m

19Selecting a Headword or Screen ItemTo select a headword or screen item by highlighting it or moving the cursor (●) to it1 Use the arrow keys to mov

20Scrolling Between ScreensAn up arrow ( ) or down arrow ( ) in the upper right corner of the display indicates that more screen content is available

21Using the Dictionary GuideDictionary guide information shows the dictionaries/modes that support specifi c types of searches and other functions.It a

22To view an explanation about a dictionary/mode1 Select one of the dictionaries/modes.This will display the initial screen of the selected dictionar

23Inputting Alphabetic CharactersUse the keyboard to input alphabetic characters.Example: To input the word “internet” Press the keyboard keys to inpu

24Inputting NumbersYou can input numbers when editing a Vocabulary List name and on the calculator screen. Entering the Calculator mode automatically

25Correcting an Input ErrorYou can use any of the following methods to correct input errors and to modify input.To delete a character1 Use the and

26Dictionaries and FunctionsThe following shows the dictionaries included in your electronic dictionary and where you need to go for more information

27Looking Up a HeadwordThe following explanation and screen shots are based on the English-English dictionary.1 Select the dictionary you want to use

1UnpackingAs you unpack your electronic dictionary, check to make sure that the following item is included with it.One AA-size alkaline batteryOther a

283 Use , , , and to move the highlighting to the term (headword) you want to select, and then press .This displays the result of the look-up.•You

29Looking Up Details About a Term (Phrases, Examples, Comments)If you see the icon , (example), or (comment or fi gure) on the screen, it means tha

30Looking Up Examples and CommentsWhenever you see or on the display, it means that there is example or comment information available for the term

31Looking Up a Term when You are Unsure of Its SpellingWhen you are unsure of specifi c charactersYou can input the wildcard character (?) in place of

323 Press .This displays a list of hits that resemble the keyword you input.4 Use , , , and to move the highlighting to the term you want to sele

33Spell Checking and Searching for an Original Form (Spell Check/Original Form Search)The following explanation and screen shots are based on the Engl

34Looking Up Phrases (Phrase Search)The following explanation and screen shots are based on the English-English dictionary.1 Select the dictionary y

35Looking Up Examples (Example Search)The following explanation and screen shots are based on the English-English dictionary.1 Select the dictionary

36Viewing Writing TutorWriting Tutor can be used to fi nd out how to write text for reports, resumes, letters, e-mail and other types of documents. Wri

37Looking Up a Keyword (Keyword Search)Keyword Search uses the English thesaurus.1 Press .Check to make sure that “KEYWORD” is highlighted.2 Input t

2Loading the Battery for the First TimeBefore using your electronic dictionary for the fi rst time, be sure to perform the following steps to load the

38Searching for Quasi-synonyms by CategoryCategory Search uses the English thesaurus.1 Press .2 Use and to highlight “CATEGORY SEARCH”, and then p

39Searching for Common Word Pairs (Collocation Search)Collocation Search is performed using the English Collocations Dictionary.1 Press .2 Use and

40Looking Up a Keyword (Keyword Search)1 Press .Check to make sure that “KEYWORD” is highlighted.2 Input the English term you want to look up.This e

41Looking Up Related Terms (Related Term Search)1 Press .2 Use and to highlight “RELATED WORD”.3 Input the English term you want to look up.4 Pr

42Looking Up Examples (Example Search)1 Press .2 Use and to highlight “EXAMPLE”.3 Perform steps 3 through 5 under “Looking Up Examples (Example

43Looking Up a Keyword (Keyword Search)1 Press , and then press .Check to make sure that “KEYWORD” is highlighted.2 Input the English expression you

44Performing a Topic Search1 Press , and then press .2 Use and to highlight “TOPIC”, and then press .This displays a list of topics.3 Use , , ,

45Performing an Item Number Search1 Press , and then press .2 Use and to highlight “NUMBER LIST”, and then press .3 Use , , , and to move the

46Multiple Dictionary SearchYou can enter a term and search dictionaries/modes for the term itself, or examples or phrases that use the term.The maxim

47Searching for the Same Term in Multiple Dictionaries (Headword Search)1Press .Check to make sure that “HEADWORD” is highlighted.2Input the term you

3Correct InstallationSpring is not protruding from the side.Ribbon is extended and is not folded under the battery.Battery poles (+ and – ends) are fa

48Searching the Examples and Phrases of Multiple Dictionaries (Example and Phrase Search)1Press .2Use and to highlight “EXAMPLE” for Example Sear

49Specifying the Dictionary Display Sequence for Lists of HitsUse the procedure below to specify what order dictionaries should appear when displaying

50Performing Re-lookup of a Recently Searched for Term (History Search)Each time you look up a term, it is stored in history memory. You can view the

51To perform a History Search for all dictionaries1 Press , and then press .The last term you searched for is highlighted on the list.Indicates the d

523 Press .One entry deleteDictionary-specific deletePressing in step 1 will display the history memory for all dictionaries. In this case, the scre

53Looking Up a Term Used within a Defi nition or Comment Screen (Jump Search)Use the following procedure when you want to use a term that appears withi

543 Use , , , and to move the highlighting to the dictionary you want to use, and then press .This displays a list of terms that completely match

55Changing the Size of Screen Characters (Zoom)You can perform a zoom operation to change the character size of on-screen text while a list screen, de

56Vocabulary ListVocabulary List lets you save headwords you want to remember. A marker feature lets you highlight words with one of three colours. Yo

57To change the marker colour, press . Each press of cycles through the marker colours in the following sequence: Pink →Yellow → Blue → Pink, etc.3 P

45 Check to make sure that “● Alkaline” is selected as the battery type.If you are using a commercially available rechargeable battery in place of th

58Unhighlighting Text1 On the headword screen that contains the text you want to unhighlight, press .For information about displaying the headword s

59Viewing, Selecting, and Deleting a Saved Headword1 Press .This displays a menu of Vocabulary Lists.You also can display the menu of Vocabulary List

60The following operations are supported from the saved headword index screen.Function OperationViewing a headword screenSelect the headword you want

61Confi guring Vocabulary List Display SettingsYou can confi gure settings that control what appears on the screen when you view a Vocabulary List. You

62Changing the Name of a Vocabulary List1 Press .You also can display the menu of Vocabulary Lists by selecting “Vocabulary List” on the MENU screen.

63Using the CalculatorThe calculator can perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, as well as constant and memory calculations.1 Pre

64Basic Arithmetic Calculations1 Press to clear the calculator before starting.2 In the following examples, press , , , or to input the corresp

65Memory Calculations You can use the following keys to perform memory calculations. : Adds a value to independent memory. : Subtracts a value fro

66To correct an arithmetic operator ( , , , ) input error Simply input the correct operator.To clear the calculatorPress .This clears everything e

67Changing SettingsYou can confi gure various settings to tailor operation of your electronic dictionary to your needs. The settings that can be confi g

5Display Brightness and Battery LifeYou can adjust the brightness of your electronic dictionary to one of fi ve levels.The initial factory default sett

68LCD SettingsItem DescriptionBrightness Setting Display brightness adjustment (below)Illumination Duration Setting Illumination duration (30 Sec, 1 M

69CopyrightCopyright NoticeThe contents of this electronic dictionary were compiled with the cooperation and permission of the copyright holders of th

70Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 8th edition<Oxford University Press>About 184,500 words, phrases and meaningsAbout 800 illustrations© Ox

71Oxford Learner’s Wordfinder Dictionary<Oxford University Press>About 630 keywords (about 31,000 related words)470 illustrations© Oxford Univer

72Screen MessagesThe following explains why certain messages appear on the display, and the actions you need to take in response.Other messages remain

73TroubleshootingWhen any of the following problems occurs, take the specifi ed action.Symptom Cause ActionPagePower SupplyCannot turn on power.Low bat

74Resetting the Electronic DictionaryStrong electrostatic charge can cause abnormal electronic dictionary operation or lockup. If this happens, you ne

753 Open the cover of your electronic dictionary as shown in the illustration.This will cause the Battery Setting screen to appear.4 Follow the inst

76Replacing the BatteryReplace the battery as soon as possible after the message “The battery is low.” appears on the display.You should replace the b

77Should a battery leak, clean out the battery compartment immediately, taking care to avoid letting battery fl uid come into direct contact with your

6Battery LifeProlonged use of a bright display setting, and keeping the display illuminated for long periods, can shorten battery life.When battery po

783 While pressing at the point on the battery cover as shown in the illustration, slide the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove

79Specifi cationsContent: See “Copyrights” (page 69) for information about dictionaries.Calculator: 12 digits; arithmetic calculations; arithmetic cons

80Auto Power Off: Selectable trigger time of approximately 3, 6, 10, 15, 30, 45, 60, or 90 minutesResume Function: Current screen and data are saved w

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87General Guideęũ ĆCharacter keysMode keyKey Role of the keyTurns power on and off. (page 16)Example:Each press of a mode key displays t

7ContentsBefore Getting Started 1Unpacking ... 1Battery ...

88Key Role of the keyPress this key to highlight text on a defi nition screen with a marker. (page 56)Press this key to re-lookup a term that you rec

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