Casio EW-B100C User manual

EW-B100C
User’s Guide
E
Using a Dictionary
Multiple Dictionary Search
Useful Dictionary Functions
Using the Calculator
Using the Practical
English Usage
Using the Oxford Learner’s
Wordfinder Dictionary

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Manufacturer:
CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
6-2, Hon-machi 1-chome, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, Japan
Responsible within the European Union:
CASIO EUROPE GmbH
Casio-Platz 1, 22848 Norderstedt, Germany

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Unpacking
As you unpack your electronic dictionary, check to make sure that
the following item is included with it.
One AA-size alkaline battery
Other accessories also may be included.
Battery
Use only a battery included in the recommended battery list (page
77). Do not use a battery that is not included in the list. Battery
characteristics and a battery that does not match the specifications of
the electronic dictionary may result in abnormal operation or failure to
achieve the specified operation between battery charges.
Your electronic dictionary does not come with a rechargeable battery
or a battery charger. If you want to use a rechargeable battery and
a battery charger, it is up to you to purchase them from a retailer,
wholesaler, or other source.
The charge of the original battery that comes with this electronic
dictionary is consumed somewhat as the product spends time in
transit, storage, etc. Because of this, the original battery may not
provide the full amount of operation noted in the specifications (page
79).
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Before Getting StartedBefore Getting Started

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Loading the Battery for the
First Time
Before using your electronic dictionary for the first time, be sure
to perform the following steps to load the LR6 or AA-size alkaline
battery that comes with it.
1While pressing at the point on
the battery cover indicated in
the illustration, slide the cover
in the direction indicated by the
arrow and remove it.
2Load the battery, and then
replace the battery cover.
While pressing the (–) end of
the battery against the spring,
lower the (+) end into the battery
compartment making sure the
ribbon is passing under the
battery.
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RibbonRibbon

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Correct Installation
Spring is not protruding from the
side.
Ribbon is extended and is not
folded under the battery.
Battery poles (+ and – ends) are
facing correctly.
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3Use a ballpoint pen or some
similar pointed object to press
the RESET button on the back
of your electronic dictionary.
When pressing the RESET button,
do not use a toothpick, lead
pencil, or any other object whose
tip can break off easily. Doing
so can damage your electronic
dictionary.
4Open the cover of your
electronic dictionary as shown
in the illustration.
This will cause the Battery Setting
screen to appear.
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RESET buttonRESET button

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5Check to make sure that
“●Alkaline” is selected as the
battery type.
If you are using a commercially
available rechargeable battery
in place of the original alkaline
battery, use and to
move the cursor (●) to “Ni-MH
(Rechargeable)”.
6After the battery setting is the
way you want, press .
This will display a confirmation
screen.
7Use to move the cursor (●)
to “Yes” and then press .
This will display the MENU screen.
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You can also configure display brightness and other electronic
dictionary settings (page 67).
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Display Brightness and
Battery Life
You can adjust the brightness of your electronic dictionary to one of
five levels.
The initial factory default setting is 3.
The brightness of the display will automatically dim to level 1 if you do
not perform any operation for about 30 seconds (under initial default
settings). Performing an operation will cause display brightness to return
to its normal level.
You can adjust screen brightness and the time it takes until screen
illumination turns off. See “Illumination Duration Setting” and “Brightness
Setting” (page 68).
An icon in the upper right corner of the MENU screen shows the current
battery level.
Battery level icon
Battery Level 3
Battery Level 2
Battery Level 1
Power will turn off and the screen will go blank when the battery level
reaches 0.
At battery level 1, the electronic dictionary may not operate normally,
may suddenly turn off, or may exhibit other abnormal operation.
Replace the battery as soon as possible when battery level 1 is
indicated.
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Battery Life
Prolonged use of a bright display setting, and keeping the display
illuminated for long periods, can shorten battery life.
When battery power is low, your electronic dictionary may suddenly
turn off or display the Battery Setting screen, without displaying the
low battery message first.
Battery Operating Conditions Display
Brightness
Approximate
Battery Life*2
Alkaline
battery
Repeated 5 minutes of
input and search, 55
minutes of English-English
dictionary screen display
each hour
*1 50 hours
Rechargeable
nickel-metal
hydride
battery
Repeated 5 minutes of
input and search, 55
minutes of English-English
dictionary screen display
each hour
*1 40 hours*3
*1 Display brightness level 3, display dimmed after 30 seconds.
*2 New alkaline battery or new, fully charged rechargeable battery at an
ambient temperature of 25°C.
Battery life values are approximate and are intended for reference only.
*3 Reference value based on a SANYO eneloop rechargeable battery.
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Contents
Before Getting Started 1
Unpacking ............................................................................... 1
Battery ..................................................................................... 1
Loading the Battery for the First Time................................ 2
Display Brightness and Battery Life.................................... 5
Introduction 11
Important Precautions ........................................................ 11
Names of Parts ..................................................................... 14
Opening the Cover of the Electronic Dictionary ................14
Screen Formats......................................................................15
Turning Power On and Off................................................... 16
Basic Operation 17
Basic Operation.................................................................... 17
Selecting a Mode ...................................................................17
Selecting a Headword or Screen Item .................................19
Scrolling Between Screens.................................................. 20
Back-stepping to a Previous Operation.............................. 20
Viewing a List Screen ........................................................... 20
Looking Up Another Term .................................................... 20
Using the Dictionary Guide................................................. 21

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Inputting Characters 23
Inputting Alphabetic Characters ....................................... 23
Inputting Numbers ............................................................... 24
Correcting an Input Error.................................................... 25
Using a Dictionary 26
Dictionaries and Functions................................................. 26
Looking Up a Headword...................................................... 27
Looking Up Details About a Term
(Phrases, Examples, Comments) ................................ 29
Looking Up Phrases ............................................................. 29
Looking Up Examples and Comments ............................... 30
Looking Up a Term when You are Unsure of Its Spelling ... 31
Spell Checking and Searching for an Original Form
(Spell Check/Original Form Search) ........................... 33
Looking Up Phrases (Phrase Search) ............................... 34
Looking Up Examples (Example Search).......................... 35
Viewing Writing Tutor .......................................................... 36
Looking Up a Keyword (Keyword Search)........................ 37
Searching for Quasi-synonyms by Category ................... 38
Searching for Common Word Pairs (Collocation Search) ... 39
Using the Oxford Learner’s Wordfinder Dictionary 40
Looking Up a Keyword (Keyword Search)........................ 40
Looking Up Related Terms (Related Term Search) ......... 41
Looking Up Examples (Example Search).......................... 42
Performing a Topic Search ................................................. 42