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  • Page 2 The Concise Oxford Dictionary - (Tenth Edition) © Oxford University Press 1999, The Concise Oxford Thesaurus © Oxford University Press 1997, The Oxford English Spellchecker © Oxford University Press 1998 “ ” is a trademark of Seiko Corporation. “SII ” is a trademark of Seiko Instruments Inc. © 2003 Seiko Instruments Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    English CONTENTS Functions and Features ........2 User Hangman .......... 38 The Keys and their Functions ......4 Anagrams ..........39 Preparation for using the Unit ......6 User Anagrams ......... 40 1. Installing Batteries ........6 Beat the Clock ........... 42 Resetting: ..........

  • Page 4: Functions And Features

    Functions and Features 1 Dictionary High speed search of over 240,000 words, phrases and definitions covering current and historical English, as well as countless specialist and technical subjects. 2 Thesaurus With a high speed search of over 4 million synonym links, you will never be lost for words again.
  • Page 5 5 Word Games 10 great vocabulary-building word games to challenge your command of the English language. 6 Calculator A full function calculator with memory and % is included. 7 Converters The conversion function enables you to convert foreign currencies and metric/imperial units of length, weight, liquid measure and temperature.

  • Page 6: The Keys And Their Functions

    The Keys and their Functions • When the power is turned back on, the unit will show the display used before the power was last turned off. • The unit will automatically TURN OFF when not used for approximately 3 minutes.
  • Page 7 1 Turns power ON and OFF. 15 For scrolling back through the lists in 2 Selects Dictionary mode. memory. 3 Selects Thesaurus mode. Used to insert of “AND” in the Phrase 4 Selects Spellchecker mode. Search function. 5 Selects Phrase Search function. 16 For scrolling down through the lists in 6 Selects Solver mode.

  • Page 8: Preparation For Using The Unit

    Preparation for using the Unit 1. Installing Batteries The unit is powered by four (4) “AAA” size batteries. Before using the unit, please install the batteries as follows. 1. Turn the unit over. 2. Remove the screw and the battery cover. 3.

  • Page 9: Resetting

    Resetting: If the unit does not operate properly after the battery has been replaced, or if at any time the unit fails to operate properly, gently press the “RESET” button on the bottom of the unit. Changing Batteries: The batteries need to be changed as soon as display becomes dim. •...

  • Page 10: Removing And Setting Up The Case Cover

    Removing and Setting up the Case Cover 1. Initially, the case cover is closed. Remove the case cover by sliding it in the direction of the arrow. 2. Turn the case cover over and align the rails on the inside of the cover with the guide slots on the unit. Then slide the device into the cover until it clicks into place.

  • Page 11: Contrast Adjustment

    2. Contrast Adjustment 1. After resetting, the contrast adjustment display will appear. 2. You can use either to adjust the contrast of the display Level 1 to Level 16. (Initial setting=8) 3 Press to finish. ENTER The screen from which you can select the Spellchecker level will appear.

  • Page 12: Selecting The Spellchecker Level

    3. Selecting the Spellchecker level Due to the extensive coverage of the Oxford English Source Lexicon, you can select a level for the spellchecker to more closely match your needs. 1. After you’ve adjusted the contrast, the screen from which you can select the Spellchecker level will appear.

  • Page 13: Demo Function

    * If you want to reset the level, turn on the power by pressing while holding down ON/OFF . The screen from which you can select the Spellchecker level will appear. Demo Function After you’ve selected the Spellchecker level, a demonstration display will begin to explain the contents of the unit.

  • Page 14: Dictionary

    Dictionary Basic Procedure DICT DICT 1 Press DICT APPLE 2 Type a word. DICT Example: apple 3 Press ENTER ENTER BACK DICT The unit shows headwords, parts of speech, inflected forms and definitions. • The mark will appear on the display if there is insufficient space to display the whole definition.
  • Page 15 • When there are phrases, phrasal verbs, derivatives or origins, they will be recorded after the last definition. DICT DICT COMPREHENSIVE 5 To clear the display and search for another word, DICT simply enter your new word. Example: comprehensive ENTER BACK Pressing will also clear the display.
  • Page 16 Searching for Words DICT • To scroll alphabetically up or down through the Dictionary’s headword list, press DICT Derivatives DICT If the word entered is a derivative, the definitions of the base form will be displayed. Example: alphabetically ENTER DICT BACK DICT...
  • Page 17 DICT Entering and Correcting Letters * Up to 30 letters can be entered. * Use to enter a space. * Corrections can be made by using * The entire display can be cleared by pressing DICT Misspelled Words or Words not in DICT the Dictionary If the word entered is not contained in the dictionary,...
  • Page 18 Pick Function DICT You can select a word in an entry and look the definition up in the Dictionary, or consult the Thesaurus to find the synonyms for that word. BACK DICT Example: feature BACK 1 Press to select the first word you can pick. Selected word will begin to flash on and off.

  • Page 19: Phrase Search

    THES 4 Press and then THES ENTER THES The synonyms for “aspect” will be displayed. ENTER BACK THES Phrase Search PHR SRCH Unlike a print dictionary, you can use the phrase search to search for phrases and phrasal verbs, DICT using only part of the phrase (keyword).
  • Page 20 4 Pressing will start the search again to find other DICT dictionary phrases containing your keyword. Entering Multiple Keywords You can search for up to four keywords in an entry. You can construct your search by linking your keywords in two ways. Keywords with AND “...
  • Page 21 DICT Keywords with OR DICT “ ” represents “or”. This method will search for phrases which contain any or all of the entered keywords. ENTER BACK 1 Use to enter “ ”. DICT Example:air 2 Press ENTER DICT Words Not in the Dictionary If no dictionary phrases contain the word (s) entered, the message “No matches found”...

  • Page 22: Thesaurus

    Thesaurus You can investigate the synonyms (and opposites) for a word you enter. THES THES 1 Press THES M I N D 2 Type a word. THES Example: mind ENTER BACK 3 Press THES ENTER The example phrase using the meaning of the first group and synonyms will be displayed.
  • Page 23 • When there are phrases or opposites, they will be recorded after the last synonyms. THES THES 5 To scroll alphabetically up or down through the headword list, press THES THES...
  • Page 24 Words not in the Thesaurus THES If the word entered is not a Thesaurus headword but is contained in the synonyms or opposites data, the ENTER unit will find and display the group(s) of synonym or opposite. THES BACK Example: going THES 1 Press to select the first group.
  • Page 25 BACK Pick Function THES 1 Press to select the first word. 2 Use arrow keys to select another word. ENTER THES BACK 3 Press ENTER THES The synonyms for “departure” will be displayed. THES 4 Press and then DICT ENTER DICT DICT The definition for “departure”...
  • Page 26 Words not in Memory If you press and the word you have entered is ENTER THES not contained in the unit’s list of entries, or if the word you entered is misspelled, the unit will find and display a word which is spelled most closely to your ENTER entered word.

  • Page 27: Spellchecker

    Spellchecker Selecting the Spellchecker level 1. If you want to reset the level, turn on the power by pressing while holding down . The ON/OFF screen from which you can select the Spellchecker level will appear. (See page 10.) (A) Beginner: Approximately 63,000 words (student level) (B) Intermediate: Approximately 128,000 words (general and business use) (C) Advanced:...
  • Page 28 If the spelling of a word you enter is correct: SPELL 1 Press SPELL SPELL COLOUR 2 Type a word. Example: colour SPELL ENTER 3 Press ENTER The message “Correct!” will appear and the arrow SPELL mark will begin to flash on and off. SPELL...
  • Page 29 4 To scroll alphabetically up or down through the Spellchecker's word list, press ) or SPELL Pick Function DICT A word in the spell checker can be picked and used DICT as the entry word for other modes. Press DICT DICT The definition for “colourable”...
  • Page 30 If the spelling of the word you enter is incorrect: NOTISE 1 Press SPELL SPELL 2 Type a word. Example: notise ENTER 3 Press ENTER SPELL The corresponding word list will be displayed. SPELL 4 Press ) or You may scroll through the corresponding word list. SPELL...
  • Page 31 Pick Function BACK 1 Press to select the first word. SPELL 2 Use arrow keys to select another word. SPELL DICT 3 Press DICT DICT BACK The definition for “mitotic” will be presented. DICT DICT...
  • Page 32 Using the Wildcard Function If you are unsure of part of the spelling of a word, enter the word using question mark(s) for the letter(s) of which you are unsure. 1 Press SPELL ? ? T I O ? 2 Type a word. SPELL Example: ??tio? to enter question marks.

  • Page 33: Word Games / Solver

    Word Games / Solver The database for the word games is drawn from the British English Source Lexicon. This is one of the highest capacity databases of modern English available and has been exclusively produced by Oxford University Press. It covers an extensive range of subject material including references to technical, scientific, historical and many other terms.

  • Page 34: Crossword Solver

    Crossword Solver SOLVER Look for the right word by entering letters you know SOLVER along with question marks for any letters you don’t know. BACK 1 Press SOLVER SOLVER 2 Select “Crossword Solver” by pressing BACK 3 Select “Intermediate” by pressing SOLVER 4 Type a word.

  • Page 35: Anagram Solver

    Anagram Solver SOLVER Look for the right word using the same letters as the SOLVER word you have entered. BACK 1 Press SOLVER SOLVER 2 Select “Anagram Solver” by pressing BACK 3 Select “Intermediate” by pressing 4 Type a word. SOLVER Example: rail RAIL...

  • Page 36: Selecting The Game And Setting The Level

    Selecting the Game and Setting the Level Examples are based on “ (A) Beginner ” level. GAMES 1 Press GAMES GAMES 2 Select the game you wish to play by pressing ) or GAMES 3 Select the game by pressing the alphabet key. BACK Example: Select “Anagrams”...

  • Page 37: Hangman

    Hangman This is a game in which you have to find a mystery word whose spelling is unknown to you with a limited number of allowed tries. GAMES 1 Press GAMES 2 Select “Hangman” by pressing GAMES BACK 3 Set the level and start the game. The number of letters in the mystery word is GAMES indicated by question marks.
  • Page 38 * In case the same letter is used two or more times in the same word: If you enter the letter, all the corresponding question GAMES marks will be replaced by the letter simultaneously. Example: Enter “i”. * The number of tries you are allowed will decrease GAMES progressively every time you enter an incorrect letter.
  • Page 39 * One letter will be displayed in turn as a “Tip” every time you press ENTER * All the letters will be displayed if you press * If you fail to find the word before you have used up all the tries you are allowed, or if you use ENTER GAMES half way through a game, “Sorry, you...

  • Page 40: User Hangman

    User Hangman This is a Hangman Game using words that you can select. 1 Press GAMES 2 Select “User Hangman” by pressing GAMES 3 Set the level and start the game. B OT T L E 4 Enter a word. You can use up to 13 letters. GAMES Example: bottle ENTER...

  • Page 41: Anagrams

    Anagrams Using all the letters of the displayed word, you attempt to find a specified number of other words. ( Beginner-1 word / Intermediate-Up to 2 words / GAMES Advanced-No limit ) ENTER 1 Press and then to select “Anagram”. GAMES 2 Set the level and start the game.

  • Page 42: User Anagrams

    User Anagrams This is an anagram game using words that you can select. 1 Press and then to select “User Anagram”. GAMES There is no need to set the level. 2 Enter a word or jumble of letters. You can use up to GAMES 11 letters.
  • Page 43 5 Enter the next word using all the letters and press ENTER GAMES Example: coats C OAT S If your answer is incorrect, the message “Try Again.” will appear. GAMES If you enter all the answers, “You win!” will be displayed and counted in the “...

  • Page 44: Beat The Clock

    Beat the Clock The letters of a mystery word are displayed one at a time at regular intervals. ( Beginner-3 seconds / Intermediate-2 seconds / Advanced-1 second ) Enter the mystery word before they are all displayed. 1 Press and then to select “Beat the Clock”.

  • Page 45: Jumble

    Jumble Using letters displayed at random, you attempt to find a specified number of words. ( Beginner-2 words GAMES / Intermediate-Up to 3 words / Advanced-No limit ) 1 Press and then to select “Jumble”. GAMES JA R 2 Set the level and start the game. The selected letters and the number of answers will GAMES be displayed.

  • Page 46: Mumbo-Jumbo

    Mumbo-Jumbo Try to find two or more specified words using the randomly displayed letters. ( Beginner - 2 words / Intermediate - 3 words / Advanced - 4 words ) 1 Press and then to select “Mumbo- GAMES Jumbo”. GAMES PASS 2 Set the level and start the game.

  • Page 47: Memory

    Memory Correctly enter the spellings of words momentarily displayed. 1 Press and then to select “Memory”. GAMES 2 Set the level and start the game. GAMES The words will be displayed for about one second. Example: courgette GAMES 3 Enter the spelling of the word which has just disappeared from the screen.

  • Page 48: Minefield

    Minefield The idea of this game is to find pairs of words hidden by the alphabet keys. It's rather like the card game known as “ Pelmanism” or “Concentration.” 1 Press and then to select “Minefield”. GAMES 2 Set the level and start the game. GAMES There are two examples of the same word.
  • Page 49 “ OK!” will display if you select the correct pair, and the remaining number of pairs will be shown. If you press one of the mined keys, the game will end there and then. GAMES If you give up the game, press “...

  • Page 50: Hide & Seek

    Hide & Seek The idea of this game is to enter a letter common to missing parts of the words displayed. ( Beginner-3 words / Intermediate-Up to 4 words / Advanced-Up to 4 words ) 1 Press and then to select “Hide & Seek”. GAMES 2 Set the level and start the game.

  • Page 51: Calculator

    Calculator Keys and their Functions CALC – Selects Calculator mode, Currency, Metric/Imperial and Clothing Size Converters. CE/C – Clears last entry with one press, clears all with two presses. ÷ 1 ~ 0 – Number input keys. +, –, x, –...

  • Page 52: Converters

    Converters Selecting the Conversion Menu 1 Press CALC CALC 2 Press to select the conversion menu. BACK The menu is displayed in the following order. CALC -> ) -> (Temperature: °F °C) Clothing Size Local Curr. Home Curr. Inch Inch Metre Feet Feet...

  • Page 53: Currency Conversion

    Entering or Changing a Conversion Rate You must enter a currency exchange rate before you can do a currency conversion. CALC Example: If the exchange rate is £ 1 = 3 German Mark RATE 1 Press and then enter the new rate. ( = 3 ) CALC 2 Press RATE...

  • Page 54: Metric/Imperial Conversion

    3 Press . (39 Mark = £13) ENTER BACK ENTER CALC Metric / Imperial Conversion Example: Kilometres to Miles 1 Press and then select the conversion menu CALC using CALC 2 Enter the number you wish to convert. 3 Press ENTER CALC (5 kilometres = 3.10685596119 miles.)

  • Page 55: Clothing Size Chart

    Clothing Size Chart In foreign countries you can easily check clothing sizes for: shirts, shoes, hats etc. for men, women and children. 1 Press and then select the conversion menu CALC CALC using BACK 2 Select a category from Men, Women or Children. Example: Press (2) to select a category CALC...
  • Page 56 5 Use to see more sizes. CALC Categories of the Clothing Size Chart Men: (Suits, Trousers, Overcoats, Pullovers) (Socks) (Shoes) (Shirts) (Hats) Women: (Blouses, Pullovers) (Dresses, Coats, Suits, Skirts, Trousers) (Shoes) (Stockings) Children: (Dresses, Coats, Suits, Skirts, Trousers - Girls and Boys) (Shoes - Girls and Boys) (Most Clothing - Girls and Boys)

  • Page 57: Help Function

    Help Function An explanation of how to operate the various functions is simply explained on the screen at each operational stage in each mode. Example: DICT 1 Press DICT HELP BACK 2 Press HELP DICT 3 Press to see the rest of the explanation. Press to scroll up.

  • Page 58: Abbreviations Used In The Dictionary

    Abbreviations used in the dictionary Abbreviations in general use, such as ‘etc.’, ‘i.e.’, and ‘p.m.’, are listed and explained as entries in the dictionary itself. abbrev. abbreviation Canad. Canadian Aborig. Aboriginal cent. century adj. adjective compare with adv. adverb Chin. Chinese Afr.
  • Page 59 eccles. ecclesiastical Latin Amer. Sp. Latin American Spanish Engl. English lit. literally exclam. exclamation masc. masculine fem. feminine MDu. Middle Dutch French Middle English freq. frequently med. medieval Ger. German Mex. Sp. Mexican Spanish Greek Mid. High Ger. Middle High German Germanic Mid.
  • Page 60 Old Norse rel. related, relative ONorth. Fr. Old Northern French Russ. Russian orig. originally South part. participle Scottish perh. perhaps Scand. Scandinavian Pers. Persian sing. singular phr. phrase slang phrs phrases Spanish plural Swed. Swedish pop. popular symb. symbol Port. Portuguese Turk.

  • Page 61: Pronunciations

    Pronunciations...

  • Page 65: Proper Use / Specification

    Proper Use To ensure a long and useful life from this precision electronic instrument, do not expose the unit to extreme heat or cold, water or other liquids (including spray cleaners) or extreme pressure (such as carrying in a back pocket). Doing any or all of these things may render the unit inoperable and invalidate the warranty.

  • Page 66: One Year Limited Warranty

    ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 1. This product is warranted to be free from defects in material or workmanship for one year from date of purchase. 2. Repair (or at our discretion, replacement) will be made on any unit which proves to be defective during this period.
  • Page 67 Seiko Instruments Inc. shall not be liable for any direct, consequential or incidental damages arising out of use of this product. Seiko Instruments Inc. shall not be responsible for damages to this unit as a result of a natural or unnatural disaster, except to the extent prohibited by applicable law.
  • Page 68 EN50081-1 Electromagnetic Compatibility - Generic Emission EN50082-2 Electromagnetic Compatibility - Generic Immunity SEIKO UK Limited SC House, Vanwall Road, Maidenhead, Berks. SL6 4UW U.K. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:...

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