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EW-B100C User’s Guide Using a Dictionary Using the Oxford Learner’s Wordfi nder Dictionary Using the Practical English Usage Multiple Dictionary Search Useful Dictionary Functions Using the Calculator...
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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 (This mark applies in EU countries only.) • ® This product includes Font Avenue font(s) licenced by NEC Corporation.
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).
Loading the Battery for the First Time Before using your electronic dictionary for the fi rst time, be sure to perform the following steps to load the LR6 or AA-size alkaline battery that comes with it. While pressing at the point on the battery cover indicated in the illustration, slide the cover in the direction indicated by the...
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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. Use a ballpoint pen or some similar pointed object to press the RESET button on the back of your electronic dictionary.
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Check 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 move the cursor (●) to “Ni-MH (Rechargeable)”. After the battery setting is the way you want, press •...
Display Brightness and Battery Life You can adjust the brightness of your electronic dictionary to one of fi ve 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).
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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 fi...
Contents Before Getting Started Unpacking ................1 Battery ..................1 Loading the Battery for the First Time ........ 2 Display Brightness and Battery Life ........5 Introduction Important Precautions ............11 Names of Parts ..............14 Opening the Cover of the Electronic Dictionary ....14 Screen Formats ..............15 Turning Power On and Off ...........
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Inputting Characters Inputting Alphabetic Characters ........23 Inputting Numbers ............... 24 Correcting an Input Error ............ 25 Using a Dictionary Dictionaries and Functions ..........26 Looking Up a Headword ............27 Looking Up Details About a Term (Phrases, Examples, Comments) ........ 29 Looking Up Phrases .............
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Using the Practical English Usage Looking Up a Keyword (Keyword Search) ......43 Performing a Topic Search ..........44 Performing an Item Number Search ......... 45 Performing a Search of “130 Common Mistakes” ... 45 Multiple Dictionary Search Multiple Dictionary Search ..........46 Searching for the Same Term in Multiple Dictionaries (Headword Search) ............
Continued use creates the risk of fi re and electric shock. Take the following steps immediately. 1 Turn off power. 2 Contact your original retailer or authorized CASIO service centre. • Before assuming malfunction, be sure to check this manual for possible remedies, and check to make sure your problem is not due to low battery power or operational errors.
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• Keep the electronic dictionary away from your chest (breast pocket, etc.) if you are wearing a pacemaker or other medical device. Magnetism from the electronic dictionary can affect a pacemaker or other device. If you feel any abnormality, immediately move away from the electronic dictionary and contact your physician.
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Avoid using your electronic dictionary in areas where electrostatic charge is generated. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties arising out of the use of this product. • The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
Names of Parts POWER key (page 16) Keyboard (page 87) Battery Cover (pages 2 and 78) RESET button (pages 3 and 74) Opening the Cover of the Electronic Dictionary Open the cover of your electronic dictionary as shown in the illustration.
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Screen Formats ■ Quick Search With Quick Search, the list of hits continually updates as you input each character. • You can turn off Quick Search, if you want. When Quick Search is off, the hit list does not appear until you press (page 67).
Turning Power On and Off Power turns on automatically whenever you open the electronic dictionary’s cover, and shuts off automatically when you close it. • You also can turn power on and off by pressing the key. • Power also turns on when you press a Mode key. Turning on power displays the keyword input screen (initial screen) of the selected dictionary/mode.
Basic Operation Selecting a Mode You can select a mode either by performing the applicable mode key operation or by using the MENU screen. ■ To select a mode using a mode key Each press of a mode key displays the initial screen of the dictionary marked above it.
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Use the cursor keys to move the highlighting to the mode you want to select. Press • This displays the initial screen of the dictionary/mode you selected. The dictionaries/modes are divided into the categories listed below. • English1 Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary (English-English dictionary) Oxford Learner's Thesaurus Oxford Collocations Dictionary •...
Selecting a Headword or Screen Item ■ To select a headword or screen item by highlighting it or moving the cursor ( ● ) to it Use the arrow keys to move the highlighting to a headword, or to select the screen item you want.
Scrolling Between Screens An up arrow ( ) or down arrow ( ) in the upper right corner of the display indicates that more screen content is available above or below. • Press to scroll from one screen to the next (page scroll). •...
Using the Dictionary Guide Dictionary guide information shows the dictionaries/modes that support specifi c types of searches and other functions. It also provides explanations (conventions, how to use, etc.) for each dictionary/mode. ■ To view dictionaries/modes that support specifi c types of searches and other functions Press to display the MENU screen.
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■ To view an explanation about a dictionary/mode Select one of the dictionaries/modes. • This will display the initial screen of the selected dictionary/mode. Press , and then press • This function is not supported by certain modes, such as the calculator, etc.
Inputting Alphabetic Characters Use the keyboard to input alphabetic characters. Example: To input the word “internet” Press the keyboard keys to input the term. • In this example, press: Alphabetic Character Input Rules • Note that all alphabetic characters are input in lower case, regardless of their normal capitalization.
Inputting Numbers You can input numbers when editing a Vocabulary List name and on the calculator screen. Entering the Calculator mode automatically changes the keyboard to a number input keyboard. Example: To input 15 Calculator screen Calculator screen While the calculator screen is on the display, press the keyboard keys to input numbers.
Correcting an Input Error You can use any of the following methods to correct input errors and to modify input. ■ To delete a character Use the cursor keys to move the cursor to the left of character you want to delete. Cursor Cursor Press...
Dictionaries and Functions The following shows the dictionaries included in your electronic dictionary and where you need to go for more information when you want to perform a specifi c type of look-up. • Basic operations are almost the same in all dictionaries. Any differences are noted in the explanations for each particular dictionary.
Looking Up a Headword • The following explanation and screen shots are based on the English- English dictionary. Select the dictionary you want to use (page 17). Check to make sure that “HEADWORD” is highlighted. Input the term you want to look This example looks up “fish”.
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, and move the highlighting to the term (headword) you want to select, and then press • This displays the result of the look- • You also can search for a term even if you are unsure of its correct spelling (page 31).
Looking Up Details About a Term (Phrases, Examples, Comments) If you see the icon (example), or (comment or fi gure) on the screen, it means that there is additional information available. • The following explanation and screen shots are based on the English- English dictionary.
Looking Up Examples and Comments Whenever you see on the display, it means that there is example or comment information available for the term you are viewing. When is on the display, press This causes become highlighted. , and to move the highlighting to the icon you want to select, and then press •...
Looking Up a Term when You are Unsure of Its Spelling ■ When you are unsure of specifi c characters You can input the wildcard character (?) in place of characters when you know how many letters a term contains but are unsure of what specifi...
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Press • This displays a list of hits that resemble the keyword you input. , and to move the highlighting to the term you want to select, and then press • This displays the defi nition of the term. • You can input up to 29 wildcard characters (?) in a single keyword.
Spell Checking and Searching for an Original Form (Spell Check/Original Form Search) • The following explanation and screen shots are based on the English- English dictionary. • In addition to fi nding terms whose spelling resembles the term you input, the electronic dictionary also will display candidates of what it thinks is the original (unmodifi...
Looking Up Phrases (Phrase Search) • The following explanation and screen shots are based on the English- English dictionary. Select the dictionary you want to use (page 17). to highlight “PHRASE”. • In the English idioms dictionary, highlight “IDIOM”. In the English phrasal verbs dictionary, highlight “PHRASAL VERB”.
Looking Up Examples (Example Search) • The following explanation and screen shots are based on the English- English dictionary. Select the dictionary you want to use (page 17). to highlight “EXAMPLE”. Input the words that should be included in the examples. When inputting multiple words, separate them with a space.
Viewing Writing Tutor • Writing Tutor can be used to fi nd out how to write text for reports, resumes, letters, e-mail and other types of documents. Writing Tutor uses the English-English dictionary. Press , and highlight “Writing Tutor”, and then press •...
Looking Up a Keyword (Keyword Search) • Keyword Search uses the English thesaurus. Press Check to make sure that “KEYWORD” is highlighted. Input the English term you want to look up. This example looks up “act”. A list of hits continually updates as you input each letter of the term.
Searching for Quasi- synonyms by Category • Category Search uses the English thesaurus. Press to highlight “CATEGORY SEARCH”, and then press to select a quasi-synonym category and then press Input the English term you want to look up. , and to move the highlighting to the English term (keyword) you want to select, and then press •...
Searching for Common Word Pairs (Collocation Search) • Collocation Search is performed using the English Collocations Dictionary. Press to highlight “COLLOCATION”. Input the term you want to search. When inputting multiple words, separate them with a space. To input “take” and “back” in this example, input “take back”.
Looking Up a Keyword (Keyword Search) Press Check to make sure that “KEYWORD” is highlighted. Input the English term you want to look up. This example looks up “enjoy”. A list of hits continually updates as you input each letter of the term. , and move the highlighting to the English term (keyword) you...
Looking Up Related Terms (Related Term Search) Press to highlight “RELATED WORD”. Input the English term you want to look up. Press • This displays a list of related terms. , and to move the highlighting to the English related term you want to select, and then press •...
Looking Up Examples (Example Search) Press to highlight “EXAMPLE”. Perform steps 3 through 5 under “Looking Up Examples (Example Search)” in “Using a Dictionary” (page 35) to search for examples. Performing a Topic Search Press to highlight “TOPIC AREAS”, and then press •...
Looking Up a Keyword (Keyword Search) Press , and then press Check to make sure that “KEYWORD” is highlighted. Input the English expression you want to look up. This example looks up “too”. A list of hits continually updates as you input each letter of the term.
Performing a Topic Search Press , and then press to highlight “TOPIC”, and then press • This displays a list of topics. , and to move the highlighting to the topic list you want to select, and then press , and to move the highlighting to the item you want to select, and then press •...
Performing an Item Number Search Press , and then press to highlight “NUMBER LIST”, and then press , and to move the highlighting to the item number list you want to select, and then press , and to move the highlighting to the item you want to select, and then press •...
Multiple Dictionary Search You can enter a term and search dictionaries/modes for the term itself, or examples or phrases that use the term. • The maximum number of characters and other input restrictions are in accordance with same rules that apply for alphabetic character input (page 23).
Searching for the Same Term in Multiple Dictionaries (Headword Search) Press Check to make sure that “HEADWORD” is highlighted. Input the term you want to search for. • A list of hits continually updates as you input each letter of the term. , and to move the highlighting to the term you want to select, and then press...
Searching the Examples and Phrases of Multiple Dictionaries (Example and Phrase Search) Press to highlight “EXAMPLE” for Example Search or “PHRASE” for Phrase Search. Input the words that should be included in the examples or phrases, and then press • Here we will use Example Search to search for the examples that contain “by the way”.
Specifying the Dictionary Display Sequence for Lists of Hits Use the procedure below to specify what order dictionaries should appear when displaying a list of hits for a Multiple Dictionary Search. Press and then press to move the cursor ( ● ) to “Priority Settings” and then press to move the cursor ( ●...
Performing 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 current content of the history memory for a specifi c dictionary, or for all dictionaries. When you want to perform re-lookup of a term that you recently searched for, simply display the history list and select the term (History Search).
■ To perform a History Search for all dictionaries Press , and then press The last term you searched for is highlighted on the list. Indicates the dictionary type. , and to move the highlighting to the term you want to re-look up, and then press •...
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Press One entry delete Dictionary-specific delete • Pressing in step 1 will display the history memory for all dictionaries. In this case, the screen that appears will show the message “Delete History of all modes”. cursor keys to move the cursor ( ● ) to the Use the delete type you want to perform and then press •...
Looking 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 within a defi nition or comment as the keyword for another search. You also can search for examples and phrases that use the term.
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, and move the highlighting to the dictionary you want to use, and then press • This displays a list of terms that completely match or are similar to the one you selected. • When the highlighted term is a plural form (like “dishes”), a comparative form (like “bigger”), or any other form that is produced by adding a suffi...
Changing 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, defi nition screen, or comment screen is on the display. ■ To change the screen character size While a list screen, defi...
Vocabulary List Vocabulary List lets you save headwords you want to remember. A marker feature lets you highlight words with one of three colours. You can even hide highlighted words, if you like. • You can create up to ten different Vocabulary Lists, and each list can contain up to 150 headwords.
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• To change the marker colour, press . Each press of cycles through the marker colours in the following sequence: Pink → Yellow → Blue → Pink, etc. Press • This registers the start point and changes the cursor to the highlight colour.
Unhighlighting Text On the headword screen that contains the text you want to unhighlight, press • For information about displaying the headword screen that contains the text you want to unhighlight, see the procedure under “Viewing, Selecting, and Deleting a Saved Headword”...
Viewing, Selecting, and Deleting a Saved Headword Press • This displays a menu of Vocabulary Lists. • You also can display the menu of Vocabulary Lists by selecting “Vocabulary List” on the MENU screen. (page 17) to select “View Number of entries/Capacity Number of entries/Capacity Vocabulary List”...
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The following operations are supported from the saved headword index screen. Function Operation Viewing a headword Select the headword you want to view and then screen press • If you used the procedure under “Confi guring Vocabulary List Display Settings” (page 61) to hide highlighted headwords, pressing will toggle between hide and show.
Confi guring Vocabulary List Display Settings You can confi gure settings that control what appears on the screen when you view a Vocabulary List. You can use these settings to hide words that are highlighted with a specifi c colour, or to sort the list according to whether words are ticked or unticked.
Changing the Name of a Vocabulary List Press • You also can display the menu of Vocabulary Lists by selecting “Vocabulary List” on the MENU screen. (page 17) to select “Rename” and then press • This displays a Vocabulary List index. to select the Vocabulary List you want to rename and then press...
Using the Calculator The calculator can perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, as well as constant and memory calculations. Press , and then press • This displays the calculator screen. Perform the operations described on the next page. • After the calculation is complete, exit the calculator screen by pressing Calculator keyboard...
Basic Arithmetic Calculations Press to clear the calculator before starting. In the following examples, press , or to input the corresponding arithmetic operator. Example Key Operation Display 53 + 123 – 63 = 113 176. 113. 963 × (23 – 56) = – 31779 –...
Memory Calculations You can use the following keys to perform memory calculations. • : Adds a value to independent memory. • : Subtracts a value from independent memory. • : Displays the value currently in independent memory. • : Clears independent memory content. Example Key Operation Display...
■ To correct an arithmetic operator ( ) input error Simply input the correct operator. To clear the calculator Press • This clears everything except for independent memory. Error (“E”) Display Any of the following causes an error to occur, which is indicated by “E” appearing on the display.
Changing Settings You can confi gure various settings to tailor operation of your electronic dictionary to your needs. The settings that can be confi gured are described below. • Initial default settings are shown underlined and in bold. ■ Confi guration Item Settings Description...
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■ LCD Settings Item Description Brightness Setting Display brightness adjustment (below) Illumination Duration Setting Illumination duration (30 Sec, 1 Min, 3 Min) • “Priority Settings” (page 49), “Vocabulary List Settings” (page 61) ■ Changing Settings To change settings, start from the initial screen of any one of the dictionaries.
The dictionaries contained in your electronic dictionary are digital renditions based upon the print versions of dictionaries published by each applicable publishing company. CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no liability for any losses suffered due to errors, omissions, or improper usage contained in the dictionary data.
Other messages remain on the display for a short while, and then disappear. Such messages are not included in this table. Message Cause and Remedy Error code 01 The electronic dictionary was subjected to Error code 02 electrostatic charge or strong impact. Contact your nearest CASIO service centre.
Troubleshooting When any of the following problems occurs, take the specifi ed action. Symptom Cause Action Page Cannot turn on Low battery Replace the power. power battery. Power turns off Auto Power Off Turn power back when I do not perform any Low battery Replace the...
Resetting the Electronic Dictionary Strong electrostatic charge can cause abnormal electronic dictionary operation or lockup. If this happens, you need to reset your electronic diction ary. Caution! Note the following very important information about the reset operation. • Be sure to turn off power before performing the reset operation. Resetting without turning off power can cause history data and settings to be deleted.
Open the cover of your electronic dictionary as shown in the illustration. • This will cause the Battery Setting screen to appear. Follow the instructions that appear on the display to confi gure the battery setting. • For details, see the steps starting from step 5 under “Loading the Battery for the First Time”.
Replacing the Battery Replace the battery as soon as possible after the message “The battery is low.” appears on the display. You should replace the battery at least once a year, even if this message does not appear. A nickel-metal hydride battery (rechargeable battery) in particular can deteriorate when left in the electronic dictionary when you are not using it for long periods.
• Should a battery leak, clean out the battery compartment immediately, taking care to avoid letting battery fl uid come into direct contact with your skin. • Should battery fl uid ever get into your eyes, take the following steps immediately.
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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 it. Remove the old battery and Ribbon Ribbon load a new one. • Pull up on a ribbon to remove a battery.
Specifi cations • Content: See “Copyrights” (page 69) for information about dictionaries. • Calculator: 12 digits; arithmetic calculations; arithmetic constant calculations; independent memory calculations; mixed calculations • Decimal point: Full fl oating • Constant display of memory content • Display: 384 × 216-dot TFT colour LCD •...
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• Auto Power Off: Selectable trigger time of approximately 3, 6, 10, 15, 30, 45, 60, or 90 minutes • Resume Function: Current screen and data are saved when power is turned off. • Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C • Dimensions: 108.5 (W) x 87.0 (D) x 17.2 (H) mm (at thinnest point when cover is closed);...
■ General Guide Mode key Character keys Role of the key Turns power on and off. (page 16) Each press of a mode key displays the initial screen of the Example: dictionary marked above it. If a key is marked with two dictionary names, each press of the key toggles between them.
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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 recently searched for. (page 50) To search all dictionaries for a term you previously looked up, press and then this key.
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