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  • Page 2 In Europe: This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 89/336/ EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC. Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinie 89/ 336/EWG mit Änderung 93/68/EWG. Ce matériel répond aux exigences contenues dans la directive 89/ 336/CEE modifiée par la directive 93/68/CEE. Dit apparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijn 89/336/EEG, gewijzigd door 93/68/EEG.
  • Page 3 • Do not apply excessive physical pressure on the LCD panel because the glass material may break. • Do not drop the PW-E260 or apply excessive force to it. Bending the unit unduly can damage it. • Do not subject the PW-E260 to extreme temperatures. Do not...
  • Page 4 • Do not apply extreme force when pressing the keys. • Sharp or hard objects can scratch and damage the unit. Make sure it is adequately protected when carried with other objects. • Since the unit is not waterproof, do not use it or store it where fluids can splash onto it.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Getting Started Using the PW-E260 for the first time ... 5 Layout ... 11 Basic operation ... 14 Set-up menu ... 21 Inputting characters ... 23 Using the Oxford English Minidictionary Looking up a word by Filter search ... 26 Phrase search ...
  • Page 6 Using the Guide for Puzzle Solving Looking up a word ... 43 Further information ... 44 Using the Super jump function How to use the Super jump function ... 45 Using the History function How to use the History function ... 47 Using the Calculator function Prior to initiating calculations ...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started Using the PW-E260 for the first time Be sure to perform the following operations before using the PW-E260 for the first time. 1. Set the battery replacement switch on the bottom of the unit to the ‘REPLACE BATTERY’ position.
  • Page 8 ‘NORMAL OPERATION’ position, then press o again. • If the power still cannot be switched on, try following steps 1 through 6 in the above procedure again. 7. Press E (English) or F (French) to select the desired display language (In this English manual, E is selected.).
  • Page 9 (Direct-on function). Auto power off function To save the battery, the PW-E260 will automatically turn its power off if no key operations are detected for a set period of time. The initial activation interval setting is 5 minutes, but it can be adjusted by following the directions on page 21.
  • Page 10 Backlight This product has a built-in backlight, which allows you to view the display and use the product even in low-light conditions. Pressing (Backlight) once illuminates the display until you have not pressed any keys for approx. 1 minute or press Note: •...
  • Page 11 Data contained in the PW-E260 The dictionary data contained in this unit are based on the following dictionaries: • Oxford English Minidictionary, 6th edition © Oxford University Press 2004 • Oxford Mini Thesaurus, 3rd edition © Oxford University Press 2003 •...
  • Page 12 • In this manual, ‘ Oxford Geographical Dictionary ’ refers to ‘ Oxford Essential Geographical Dictionary ’. • Please contact Sharp Electronics (UK) Ltd. should you have any questions on the contents of the ‘ Guide for Puzzle Solving ’ (see...

  • Page 13: Layout

    Layout Display symbols Menu key Display Clear key Power on/off key Font size shift key Escape key Enter key Utility keys for Dictionaries Cursor keys 2nd function key Page scroll keys Dictionary/function selection keys Backspace key Backlight key...
  • Page 14 Key assignments : Opens the menu screen for the Oxford English Minidictionary and the Oxford Mini Thesaurus : Opens the initial screen for the Oxford-Hachette French- English Dictionary : Opens the initial screen for the Oxford-Hachette English- French Dictionary : Opens the initial screen for the Guide for Puzzle Solving : Opens the initial screen for the Oxford Geographical Dictionary : Opens the calculator function screen...
  • Page 15 Display symbols This symbol will be displayed when the battery level is low. Promptly replace the old battery with a new one. Indicates that the key sound (beep) is set to ON. Indicates that ^ has been pressed. These arrows suggest that more contents can be browsed by scrolling up/down the window.

  • Page 16: Basic Operation

    Basic operation Inputting words for a dictionary search In this section, the basic search operation is described. For details, refer to the manual chapter for each dictionary. <Example> Find definitions of ‘convenience’ in the Oxford English Minidictionary . 1. Press d 1 to display the initial screen for the Oxford English Minidictionary , then type ‘conven’.
  • Page 17 Selecting a dictionary / function in the main menu Press m. The main menu appears. • Select an item by its index number using the number keys (1 through 9). The initial screen of the selected item appears. • The desired item can also be selected by using the { } [ ] keys, followed by pressing the e key.
  • Page 18 Filter search view: selecting an item; scrolling Press d 1, then type A, and B . ‘ab’ is entered, and words starting from ‘ab’ listed. Selecting each entry Use } { to place the cursor (indicated as ‘ ’ on the left of the listed items) at the desired entry, then press e.
  • Page 19 Detail view: scrolling Press d 1, then type A, and e. The detail view with definitions appears. Browsing contents above/below the screen ‘ ’ and/or ‘ ’ may appear on the left side of the screen, indicating that more information can be browsed by scrolling up/down the view.
  • Page 20 Shifting the displayed character size (z) Press the z key to shift the character size to be displayed. 12 dot-based (vertical pixel resolution) or 8 dot-based characters can be selected. For instance, press z to display the 12 dot characters to 8 dot characters. Press z again to toggle back the displayed characters to 12 dot-base.
  • Page 21 Listing a summary of detail view items (q) The Quick view function suppresses some examples and additional information, and lists the main sections and senses from each detail view entry. Use this function to browse quickly through the summary of an entry.
  • Page 22 <Example> Browse the Note contents of ‘affect’ in the Oxford English Minidictionary . 1. Open the detail view of ‘affect’. 2. Press r. The Note icon will be selected (reversed). 3. Press e. The contents of the Note is displayed. Note: Using the r key will display the following: •...

  • Page 23: Set-Up Menu

    Set-up menu Press m to display the main menu, then press 9. The set-up menu appears. Select a desired item to change the setting. • To delete the history list, see page 48. Setting the key sound on/off The key sound (a short audible beep when a key is pressed) can be set to on or off.
  • Page 24 Adjusting the LCD contrast Select this menu item to adjust the LCD contrast. 1. Press m, 9, then 3. 2. To adjust the LCD contrast, use the [ (Lighter) key or ] (Darker) key, then press e to return to the main menu.

  • Page 25: Inputting Characters

    Inputting characters Methods of inputting characters are described in this section. Character entry A simple example of inputting characters is shown below. <Example> Enter a word ‘rédaction’ for search. 1. Press t to open the initial screen of the Oxford-Hachette French-English Dictionary .
  • Page 26 • While entering characters, exclude characters such as spaces, hyphens, apostrophes, slashes and periods. <Example> Word de luxe avant-garde didn’t a.m. • Convert uppercase letters to lowercase. <Example> Word • Spell out the numbers when applicable. <Example> Word catch-22 situation •...
  • Page 27 Modifying entry Deleting unnecessary characters <Example> 1. Press d 1 to open the initial screen of the Oxford English Minidictionary . 2. Type ‘external’. 3. While the cursor is at the end of the string, press ( three times to delete ‘nal’.

  • Page 28: Using The Oxford English Minidictionary

    Using the Oxford English Minidictionary In this dictionary, the definitions of a word can be found by entering its spelling. Features such as Phrase search, Crossword solver, Anagram solver and Spell-check are also available. Looking up a word by Filter search The definitions of a word can be looked up by inputting its spelling.
  • Page 29 • To search for a different word, simply input the spelling for the new word, or press b or d 1 to go to the dictionary's input screen. If there is no match found As you input the spelling of the desired word, the dictionary will narrow down the matching candidates.

  • Page 30: Phrase Search

    Phrase search To search for compounds or phrases, enter up to three words in the input field. The phrases containing ALL the entered words can be searched for. <Example> Search for a phrase containing ‘take’ and ‘off’. 1. Press d 1 to open the Oxford English Minidictionary . Press } once to place the cursor at the ‘Phrase search’, then press e.

  • Page 31: Crossword Solver

    Crossword solver Use a wildcard character ‘?’ to search for words with ambiguous spellings. Place the appropriate number of ‘?’ characters in the places of characters yet to be determined. <Example> Find a matching word for a query ‘ma???n’. 1. Press d 1 to open the Oxford English Minidictionary . Press the } key twice to place the cursor at the ‘Crossword solver’, then press e.

  • Page 32: Spell-Check Function

    <Example> Find anagrams for ‘dear’. 1. Press d 1 to open the Oxford English Minidictionary . Press the } three times to place the cursor at the ‘Anagram solver’, then press e. The input screen of the Anagram solver appears. 2.

  • Page 33: Further Information

    interrupted, the list of possible results may not include all the closest matches. • If the word is typed with the correct spelling, it will appear at the top of the displayed list. • If two or more words with an identical spelling are found in the list, then the relevant headword will also be displayed, after an arrow symbol.

  • Page 34: Using The Oxford Mini Thesaurus

    Using the Oxford Mini Thesaurus Input a word in this thesaurus to find its synonyms, as well as antonyms and other related terms in the detail view. Looking up a word by Filter search Find a set of alternative words by inputting the spelling of a given word.
  • Page 35 If there is no match found The same message appears as for the Oxford English Minidictionary . See page 27 for details. Note about entering characters While entering characters, exclude characters such as spaces, hyphens, apostrophes, slashes and periods. See page 23 for details. Note: •...

  • Page 36: Phrase Search

    Phrase search To search for phrases, enter up to three words in the input field. The phrases containing ALL the entered words will be found. <Example> Search for a phrase containing ‘swill’ and ‘out’, and find its synonyms. 1. Press d 2 to open the Oxford Mini Thesaurus . Press } once to place the cursor at the ‘Phrase search’, then press e.

  • Page 37: Using The Oxford-Hachette French-English Dictionary

    Using the Oxford-Hachette French-English Dictionary In this dictionary, English translations or equivalents of French words can be found by entering their spellings. Phrase search is also available for French words. Looking up a word by Filter search A translation of a French word can be looked up by inputting its spelling.
  • Page 38 If there is no match found The same message appears as for the Oxford English Minidictionary . See page 27 for details. Note about entering characters While entering characters, exclude characters such as spaces, hyphens, apostrophes, slashes and periods. See page 23 for details. Note: •...

  • Page 39: Phrase Search

    Phrase search To search for idioms or compounds, enter up to three words in the input field. The phrases containing ALL the entered words can be searched for. <Example> Search for a phrase containing ‘poire’ and ‘soif’. 1. Press t to open the Oxford-Hachette French-English Dictionary .

  • Page 40: Using The Oxford-Hachette English-French Dictionary

    Using the Oxford-Hachette English-French Dictionary In this dictionary, French translations or equivalents of English words can be found by entering their spellings. Phrase search is also available for English words. Looking up a word by Filter search A translation of an English word can be looked up by inputting its spelling.
  • Page 41 If there is no match found The same message appears as for the Oxford English Minidictionary . See page 27 for details. Note about entering characters While entering characters, exclude characters such as spaces, hyphens, apostrophes, slashes and periods. See page 23 for details. Note: •...

  • Page 42: Phrase Search

    Phrase search To search for idioms or phrasal verbs, enter up to three words in the input field. The phrases containing ALL the entered words can be searched for. <Example> Search for a phrase containing ‘take’ and ‘off’. 1. Press g to open the Oxford-Hachette English-French Dictionary .

  • Page 43: Using The Oxford Geographical Dictionary

    Using the Oxford Geographical Dictionary Geographical information on nearly 10,000 places around the world can be found in this dictionary. Looking up an entry by Filter search <Example> Find geographical information about ‘Seattle’. 1. Press j to open the Oxford Geographical Dictionary .

  • Page 44: Further Information

    Browsing Notes When the icons appear in the detail view, a note can be selected and browsed. For details, refer to pages 19–20. Further information For further information on using this dictionary, see pages 78-83.

  • Page 45: Using The Guide For Puzzle Solving

    Using the Guide for Puzzle Solving In this dictionary, answers for word puzzles can be found from lists of answers arranged by category. Looking up a word <Example> Find a writer under four letters. 1. Press s to open the Guide for Puzzle Solving.

  • Page 46: Further Information

    • Press f to return to the previous view. • Press ^ l to view a list of subcategories under the category. Further information For further information on using this guide, see page 84.

  • Page 47: Using The Super Jump Function

    Using the Super jump function Use the Super jump function to select any word in the detail view of each dictionary, then initiate a search based on the selected word. How to use the Super jump function <Example> Initiate a Super jump search via the Oxford English Minidictionary . 1.
  • Page 48 • When ‘ ’ and/or ‘ { or > < can be used to scroll the window. 6. Press e to jump to the definition of the selected word. The detail view of the selected word appears. • Press f to display the previous view. Note: •...

  • Page 49: Using The History Function

    Using the History function Use the History function to recall a headword or phrase previously searched in the dictionaries. How to use the History function <Example> Recall the search history in the Oxford English Minidictionary . 1. Press d 1 to open the Oxford English Minidictionary . 2.
  • Page 50 Deleting a history item 1. Display the history list on the screen. 2. Use the } or { key to place the cursor on the word to be deleted. The reverse colour indicates the selected item. 3. Press (. A confirmation dialogue for deletion appears. 4.

  • Page 51: Using The Calculator Function

    Using the Calculator function The built-in calculator in the Electronic Dictionary can perform twelve- digit arithmetic calculations with memory function. To access the Calculator function, press a. Prior to initiating calculations • Before performing any calculation, press @ @ b to clear the memory and the display.

  • Page 52: Calculation Examples

    Calculation examples Example (–24) ÷ 4 – 2 = 34 + 57 = 45 + 57 = 68 × 25 = 68 × 40 = What is 10% of 200? What percentage is 9 of 36? 200 + (200 × 10 %) = 500 –...

  • Page 53: Using The Converter Function

    Using the Converter function The Converter function consists of two converters: the Currency converter and the Metric converter. Note: • There may be a slight error in the conversion result due to the rounding off of the number. Use the result for reference only. Currency converter Setting a currency rate One conversion rate can be set.

  • Page 54: Metric Converter

    • Up to 10 digits (excluding the decimal point) can be entered in the currency rate input field. 4. Press e. The currency name and its rate are set. Converting currencies The conversion calculation can be performed using the previously set conversion rate.
  • Page 55 4. Press ]. The value in feet is converted to the metric value. • Press [ to convert from the metric value to feet. In this case, the given value ‘40’ will be taken as the metric value to be converted to feet.

  • Page 56: Appendices

    Appendices Replacing the battery Battery used • Use only the specified alkaline battery. Type Alkaline battery Precautions • Fluid from a leaking battery accidentally entering an eye could result in serious injury. Should this occur, wash with clean water and immediately consult a doctor. •...
  • Page 57 When to replace the battery Replace the battery immediately in the following cases: • When is displayed. • When the message ‘Replace the battery’ appears. Note: • If you do not follow the procedure describing the battery replacement, the History list, as well as the Calculator's memory, may be cleared or altered.

  • Page 58: Reset Procedure If Trouble Occurs

    1. Press the RESET switch located on the bottom of the unit with the tip of a ball-point pen or similar object. Do not use an object with a breakable or sharp tip. The message ‘Do you want to initialize?’ appears.

  • Page 59: Specifications

    Display: Number of entries: Calculator function: Converter function: Power consumption: Operating temperature: Power supply: PW-E260 Electronic Dictionary 159 × 64 dot matrix LCD • Oxford English Minidictionary: Approx. 90,000 words, phrases, and definitions • Oxford Mini Thesaurus: Approx.130,000 alternative and opposite words •...
  • Page 60 Battery Life: Weight (including battery): Dimensions (when closed): 132.4 mm (W) × 98.8 mm (D) × 13.5 Accessories: • Approx. 400 hours If data is continuously displayed at 25°C (77°F) without backlight • Approx. 100 hours If data is searched for 5 minutes and displayed for 55 minutes per hour at 25°C (77°F) without backlight •...

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Solutions to possible symptoms may be found here. The unit cannot be switched on. • Check if the battery is exhausted. See page 55. • Check the battery replacement switch; it should be set at the ‘NORMAL OPERATION’ position. See page 5. •...

  • Page 62: Product Support

    Product Support If you have read this operation manual, but you still require product support, you can: Visit our web site http://www.sharp.co.uk Or Telephone 08705 274277...

  • Page 63: Introductions To The Dictionaries

    Introduction to the Dictionaries Oxford English Minidictionary Introduction The sixth edition of the Oxford Minidictionary belongs to the family of dictionaries based on the Oxford Dictionary of English . It aims to provide up-to-date, compact coverage of the core vocabulary of current English in a highly portable format.
  • Page 64 Guide to the dictionary Headword Sense number Spelling note Label showing where term is used Label showing how term is used Pronunciation (given for difficult words) Plural forms Part of speech Typical use Verb inflections Compounds and phrases (in alphabetical order)
  • Page 65 Derivatives (in alphabetical or- der) Cross-reference to another dictionary entry Adjective inflections Example of use Different spelling of headword (both allowed) Label showing subject the entry deals with...
  • Page 66 Pronunciations Pronunciations are given for words which might cause problems. The part of the pronunciation printed in bold is the syllable that is stressed. List of symbols vowels examples a as in cat ah as in calm air as in hair ar as in bar aw as in law ay as in say...
  • Page 67 Abbreviations used in the dictionary adj. adjective abbrev. abbreviation adv. adverb Austral. Australian Chem. Chemistry comb. form combining form conj. conjunction derog. derogatory esp. especially exclam. exclamation fem. feminine Geom. Geometry Gk. Myth Greek Mythology hist. historical Math. Mathematics noun Naut.

  • Page 68: Oxford Mini Thesaurus

    Oxford Mini Thesaurus Note on trademarks and proprietary status This dictionary includes some words which have, or are asserted to have, proprietary status as trademarks or otherwise. Their inclusion does not imply that they have acquired for legal purposes a non- proprietary or general significance, nor any other judgement concerning their legal status.
  • Page 69 Abbreviations adjective adverb noun plural prep preposition pron pronoun verb Austral. Australian Brit. British N. Amer. North American New Zealand...

  • Page 70: Pocket Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

    Pocket Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary Preface This new edition of the Pocket Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary has been extensively updated to reflect recent additions to both the French and English languages, with the needs of both the general and school user in mind. The dictionary provides comprehensive coverage of core vocabulary across a broad spectrum of contemporary written and spoken language, incorporating many idiomatic phrases and expressions.
  • Page 71 compounds in block at end of entry grammatical categories sense categories idioms in block at end of entry pronunciation in IPA part of speech plus gender sense indicators...
  • Page 72 field labels for specialist terms translations typical collocates — words used with the headword, shown to help select the right translation cross-reference style labels grammatical information approximate translation examples...
  • Page 73 The structure of English-French entries headword phrasal verbs grammatical categories and parts of speech separate entries for compounds idioms in block at end of entry sense categories...
  • Page 74 sense indicators grammatical information feminine ending in translation style labels field labels for specialist terms translations typical collocates — words used with the headword, shown to help select the right translation...
  • Page 75 approximate translation equivalent examples cross-reference...
  • Page 76 The pronunciation of French Vowels a as in patte /pat/ pâte /pAt/ clan /kl~ A / dé /de/ belle /bEl/ /l~ E / demain /d@m~ E / gris /gRi/ gros /gRo/ corps /kOR/ long /l~ O / leur /l9R/ brun /bR ~ 9/ deux /d{/...
  • Page 77 Transcription Each entry is followed by its phonetic transcription between slashes, with a few exceptions. Morphological variations The phonetic transcription of the plural and feminine forms of certain nouns and adjectives does not repeat the root, but shows only the change in ending.
  • Page 78 • in careful speech ‘e’ is pronounced as a closed ‘e’ when it is followed by a syllable containing a closed vowel (y, i, e) e.g. pressé /pRese/ • ‘e’ is pronounced as an open ‘e’ when it is followed by a syllable containing an open vowel e.g.
  • Page 79 Abbreviations abbr abbreviation adjective adverb Anat anatomy automobile auxiliary botany colloq colloquial Comput computing conj conjunction Culin culinary dem pron demonstrative pronoun determiner Econ economy excl exclamation feminine French British English generally Hist history, historical indic indicative invariable masculine medicine military music noun...

  • Page 80: Oxford Essential Geographical Dictionary

    Oxford Essential Geographical Dictionary How to use the Oxford Essential Geographical Dictionary The ‘entry map’ below explains the different parts of a typical entry in this dictionary: 1. Boldface: Main entries, alternate names, and derivative forms appear in boldface. Word division: Dots within the main entries mark places where a name can be divided correctly, as at the end of a line of text.
  • Page 81 3. Sense numbers are used to group closely related places under a single main entry. 4. The name under which a place is listed is, in some cases (for example, Venice , Rome , and Italy ) not the official ‘native’ form or spelling, but is the form in which non-natives of the place are likely to use the name.
  • Page 82 Key to the Pronunciations This dictionary uses a simple respelling system to show how entries are pronounced, using the symbols listed below. Generally, only the first of two or more identical headwords will have a pronunciation respelling. Where a derivative simply adds a common suffix such as -less, -ness, or -ly to the headword, the derivative may not have a pronunciation respelling unless some other element of the pronunciation also changes.
  • Page 83 as in need /nEd/, honor /"än@r/, maiden /"mAdn/ as in sing /siG/, anger /"aGg@r/ as in go /gO/, promote /pr@"mOt/ as in law /lô/, thought /THôt/, lore /lôr/ ô as in boy /boi/, noisy /"noizE/ as in wood /w[d/, football /"f[t%bôl/, sure /sH[r/ as in food /f]d/,music /"my]zik/ as in mouse /mous/, coward /"kou(@)rd/ as in put /p[t/, cap /kap/...
  • Page 84 Foreign Sounds as in Bach /bäKH/ A fricative consonant pronounced with the tongue in the same position as for /k/, as in German Buch and ich , or Scottish loch . as in en route /äN "r]t/, Rodin /rO"daN/ The /N/ does not represent a separate sound; it indicates that the preceding vowel is nasalized, as in French bon (bon voyage) and en (en route).
  • Page 85 Variant pronunciations may be indicated by respelling only the part of the word that changes. A hyphen will replace the part of the pronunciation that has remained the same. These ‘cutback’ respellings will occur primarily in three areas: a) where the headword has a variant pronunciation: quasiparticle /%kwAzI"pärtik@l;...

  • Page 86: Guide For Puzzle Solving

    Guide for Puzzle Solving Preface The Guide for Puzzle Solving is ideal for anyone who enjoys solving crossword and word puzzles or playing word games. It was compiled to provide easy-to-find answers to general knowledge clues and quiz questions and to be useful in playing a wide variety of games. The data contains lists of answers arranged first by general category (Famous People, Science and Technology, Sports, etc.), then by specific subcategories (within Geography one finds Countries of the...

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