Phrase Search; Spell-Check Function - Sharp PW-E560 Operation Manual

Phrase Search

To search for idioms or compounds, enter up to three words in the input field. The
expressions containing ALL the entered words can be searched for.
<Example>
Search for an expression containing 'poire' and 'soif'.
1. Press u to open the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary
French → English .
2. Press } once, then press e. The input screen of the Phrase Search
appears.
3. Input 'poire', press }, followed by
'soif'.
To input more than one word, input
each word in the separate input field.
Use the } { keys to move the
cursor. Each input field can accommo-
date up to 24 characters.
4. Press e.
A list of expressions containing the words appears. Note that compounds are
listed in their base form, and are introduced by a solid arrow.
5. Select the desired index of the phrases using the number key(s). The translation
of the selected phrase is displayed.
• Press f to return to the previous view.
• Press ^ l to list the index of phrases containing the words.
• To search for a new phrase, simply begin inputting new words, or press b
to go back to the input screen to start a new search.
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Spell-check function

The Spell-check function can be helpful when the exact spelling of a query word is
not known.
<Example>
You are not sure whether 'martau' or 'marteau' is correct.
1. Press u to open the Oxford-
Hachette French Dictionary
French → English .
2. Press } twice, then press e.
The Spell-check input screen appears.
3. Enter 'martau'.
4. Press e to initiate the Spell-check function.
Words with similar spellings will be listed.
• While 'Searching... Press [ENTER] to break' is visible, press e to stop
the search. Note that if the search is 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.
5. In the list, select a desired word using the number keys. The detail view with
descriptions of the word is displayed.