Casio XD-SP6700

RJA519747-001V01 MO0806-A
CASIO Electronic Dictionary
Quick Guide (Ver.B)
The contents of this Quick Guide apply to the CASIO XD-SP
and XD-GP Series Electronic Dictionaries. Most illustrations
and screen shots show the XD-SP6700.
Hangul, Russian, Simplifi ed Chinese, and accented characters
cannot be input on a model that does not include a dictionary
that requires such characters. Input of the applicable characters
becomes possible when optional software is installed.
Loading Batteries for the First Time
Before using your electronic dictionary, load two LR03 AAA-size
alkaline batteries.
1
Remove the battery cover.
Pressing at the two
points shown in the
illustration, slide the
cover in the direction
indicated by the arrows.
2
Load two batteries.
Press the springs with the (–) ends.
Press the (+) ends down so the batteries are above the ribbons.
Make sure the (+) and (–) ends are facing correctly and that
the springs are pressed straight down.
3
Pull the stylus out of
the battery cover and
then replace the battery
cover.
4
Use the stylus to press
the RESET button on the
back of the dictionary.
Do not use a toothpick,
lead pencil, or other
breakable object.
5
Unfold the electronic
dictionary.
6
On the メインパネルコン
トラスト設定 (Main Panel
Contrast Adjustment)
screen, use and to
adjust display contrast.
Then press .
7
On the メインパネル調整
(Main Panel Adjustment)
screen, use the stylus to
touch the centers of the
four cross marks.
Touching the center of the
fourth cross will display
the handwriting panel
contrast adjustment
screen.
8
On the 手書きパネルコン
トラスト設定 ( Handwriting
Panel Contrast Adjustment )
screen, use and to
adjust handwriting panel
contrast. Then press
.
9
On the handwriting panel,
use the stylus to touch
the centers of the four
cross marks.
10
Touching the center of
the fourth cross will
display the メニュー
(MENU) screen.
If the 本機はユーザー名
を登録することができま
す ... (You can register
a user name for this
dictionary...) message
appears instead of the
メニュー screen, press
.
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Handwriting panelHandwriting panel
Touch the center.Touch the center.
Touch the center.Touch the center.
Turning Power On and Off
1
Press the key
to turn on power.
Power also turns
on when you press
a dictionary/mode
key.
2
Press again to turn
off power.
Power also turns on and
off when you open and
close the electronic
dictionary’s panels.
General Guide
Handwriting Panel
For handwriting of characters for input.
This panel also displays buttons that you
can tap to perform various operations.
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1. Dictionary/mode keys
Toggle between the initial screens of the two dictionaries/
modes assigned to each key.
2.
Key
Toggles power on and off.
3.
(Shift) Key
Shifts the keyboard. To use , press and release it and
then press the next key.
4.
(Additional Search) (History) Key
Performs additional search.
Press after to access history data.
5.
(Text Size) (Layout) Key
Cycles through available screen text sizes.
Press after
to change the screen layout.
6.
(Scroll) Keys
Scroll screen contents up and down.
Press after to jump back or forward between
defi nitions.
7.
(Jump) (Guide) Key
Enables look up of a term on the currently displayed
defi nition or explanation screen.
Press after to view guide information.
8. 【見出しメモ】 (Headword Memo) Icon
Touch to affi x a midashi memo (headword memo) to a
defi nition or explanation produced by a search.
9. 【戻る / リスト】 (Back/List) Icon
Touch to back-step through previous operations.
Touch while a dictionary’s initial screen is on the display to
return to the メニュー screen.
Touch while a defi nition screen is on the display to switch to
the list of terms, which includes the term whose defi nition you
were viewing.
10.【訳 / 決定】 (Translate/Select) Icon
Touch to execute a function or to select an on-screen item.
11.【認識】 (Confi rm) Icon
Touch after inputting a character when inputting individual
characters on the handwriting panel.
12.
音声
(Audio) (Read) Key
Press to hear a reading by the voice of a native speaker of
the applicable language.
Press after to hear a reading by synthesized voice.
13.
(Back/List) Key
Press to back-step through previous operations.
Press while a dictionary’s initial screen is displayed to return
to the メニュー screen.
Press while a defi nition screen is on the display to switch to
the list of terms, which includes the term whose defi nition you
were viewing.
14. (Translate/Select) Key
Executes a function or selects an on-screen item.
15. Arrow Keys
Move the selection highlighting or cursor up, down, left, or
right.
The left and right arrow keys move the cursor.
To adjust the audio volume, press
and then the
(Increase) or
(Decrease) arrow key.
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16. (Setup/Delete) Key
Deletes the character at the current cursor location.
Press after
to display a screen for changing the setup
of the electronic dictionary.
17. Letter Keys
Use these keys to enter letters and numbers.
18.
(Backlight) Key
Toggles the backlight on and off.
19.【前見出し】・【次見出し】 (Previous Headword/Next
Headword) Icon
Tap to jump from the current term to the previous or next term.
The same result can be achieved by pressing and
then or .
20.【ズーム】 (Zoom) Icon
Tap to enlarge the characters of a defi nition or explanation
screen.
21.【熟語】 (Compound Terms) Icon
Tap to view compound terms that use the kanji you are
currently viewing in the 漢字源 (Japanese kanji) dictionary.
22.【成句複合語】 (Idioms and Compound Expressions) Icon
Tap to view idioms and compound expressions that use the
term you are currently viewing.
23.【用例解説】 (Samples and Explanations) Icon
Tap to view samples and explanations in dictionaries that
include such information.
24.【暗記カード作成】 (Create Flash Card) Icon
Tap to create a fl ash card.
25.【単語帳登録】 (Add to Word List) Icon
Display a term, sample sentence or idiom screen and then
tap this icon to add the term, sample sentence or idiom to
the word list.
Display Indicators
The following explains the meanings of display indicators.
This indicator: Means this:
(Explanation)
There is an explanation for the word where the indicator is
located.
(Compound Term)
The 漢字源 (Japanese kanji) dictionary contains a
compound term that includes the kanji character you
are looking up.

(Idioms/Compound
Expression)
There is an idiom or compound term that uses the
term you are looking up.
(Idiom)
There is an idiom that uses the term you are looking
up. This indicator is displayed by certain mode
when optional software is installed.
(Sample)
There is a sample sentence that uses the term you
are looking up.
Native speaker pronunciation is available for the
contents to the right or below this indicator.
(True Voice)
Native speaker pronunciation is available.
(Reading)
Synthetic voice reading is available.
(Reading Search)
Readings are available for the English on the
screen.
(English)
The language whose pronunciation is applied for
readings.
There is a term that contains the term you are
viewing or there is related information about the
term in the dictionary you are currently accessing.
(Jump)
Jump function in use
(History)
History function in use
(Zoom)
Display zoom in use
(Guide)
Guide function in use
(Display All)
(Word Order)
(Continuous)
Indicates the display method when using 例文検
索 (sample sentence search) or 成句検索 (idiom
search).
Keyboard Input
Use English input for unaccented alphabetic characters.
See the following notes about other languages for other
characters.
Alphabetic Characters
To input this: Type this:
internet
?
~
Hangul
To input this: Type this:
G
G
G
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Chinese (Pinyin)
1234
To input this: Perform this operation:
ü Type (keyboard):
V
Tap (Handwriting Panel): 【一声 】
Type (Keyboard):
Q
(Displayed as 1.)
Tap (Handwriting Panel): 【二声 】
Type (Keyboard):
W
(Displayed as 2.)
Tap (Handwriting Panel): 【三声 】
Type (Keyboard):
E
(Displayed as 3.)
Tap (Handwriting Panel): 【四声 】
Type (Keyboard):
R
(Displayed as 4.)
Tap (Handwriting Panel): 【軽声 】
Type (Keyboard):
P
(Displayed as 0.)
ming2tian1
( 明天 )
【二声 】
TIAN
【一声 】
WT I AN
Q
Japanese
To input this: Type this:
いんこ
みかん
さんぽ or
きょう
らっこ or
えーる
とぅーるーず
German, French, Spanish and Italian
All alphabetic characters are input in lower-case, regardless of
their normal capitalization.
For the German “ß”, input “ss”.
For other characters that normally include a diacritic, input the
character without the diacritic. Example: “à” --> “a”, “ê” --> “e”,
etc.
For the French “ç” input “c”, and for “œ”, input “oe”.
Input hyphenated terms as single words, without a hyphen. To
look up “peut-être”, for example, input “peutetre”.
When inputting a term that consists of multiple words, input the
words without any spaces. To look up “die Elbe”, for example,
input “dieElbe”.
Russian
To input this: Type this:
сласибо
Use the key to input the characters shown below.
Х→ + ,Ъ→ + ,Ж→ + ,
Э→
+ ,Б→ + ,Ю→ + ,
Ё→
+ .
All of the above characters are input a lower-case.
Handwriting Input
Use the stylus to write characters on the handwriting panel and
then tap 【認識】.
With some search methods, like 単漢字を大きな手書き入力から
探す（漢字源）, you can enter search terms using handwriting
input only.
Character Input Mode
The indicators
described below
appear on the main
panel to show
the current input mode. Also note that the handwriting panel
changes to two characters per screen or fi ve characters per
screen in accordance with the input mode.
Two Characters Per screen
Indicator Supported Input Characters
Hiragana
Katakana
Kanji
Simplifi ed Chinese
Hangul
Two-character Handwriting Panel
Rewrite button
Scroll buttons
Input area
Character cells
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Five Characters Per screen
Indicator Supported Input Characters
Alphabetic
Accented alphabetic
Russian
Numbers
Five-character Handwriting Panel
Input area
Scroll buttons
Character cells
Rewrite button
Correcting Kanji Character Input
Example: After mistakenly inputting 喜怒衰楽 instead of 喜怒哀楽
Handwriting panel
Scroll buttons
Character cells
Main panel
Input fi eld
1
On the handwriting
panel or in the input fi eld
on the main panel, tap a
character ( 衰 ).
This displays up to 10
possible candidates for the character.
If there are too many characters to fi t, tap the scroll buttons
to scroll.
2
If you fi nd the correct
character among the
candidates, tap it.
3
If you do not fi nd the correct character, tap【書き直し】
(rewrite), rewrite the character on the handwriting panel
and then tap 【認識】.
Tapping【書き直し】(Rewrite) while the character cells of
the handwriting panel are blank (nothing input) will delete
the character currently in the input fi eld of the main panel.
Stylus Basics
When using the stylus to perform operations on the main panel,
avoid applying excess pressure. Excess pressure can crack the
main panel.
When using the stylus to perform an operation on the main panel,
support the main panel from behind with your hand.
Main panel
Handwriting panel
To select a category and initial screen items
1
Press to display the メニュー screen.
2
With the stylus, tap a
category tab and then
the dictionary/mode you
want.
This will highlight the
dictionary/mode.
3
Tap the highlighted dictionary/mode again to display
its initial screen.
Instead of step 3, you also could tap 【訳 / 決定】 on the
handwriting panel.
Other operations you can perform on the main panel by
tapping with the stylus are selecting a search option,
selecting a term, and selecting a headword.
If a defi nition or explanation screen has additional
information above or below, you can drag the screen
with the stylus and scroll its contents and bring other
information into view.
Search Functions
The following is an overview of some of the search functions.
Headword Search
This is the most basic type of search. Use it when you want to
look up a term in a dictionary.
1
Display the initial screen of a dictionary/mode.
2
Use and to select 見出し語検索 (Headword
Search).
3
Enter the term you want.
As you enter each
character, the list of
terms on the main panel
is updated accordingly.
When entering a
headword, you can use
the following wildcard
characters.
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?A single unknown character
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A series of multiple unknown characters of unknown
length
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Use and to move the highlighting to a term and
then press
【 訳 / 決定 】
to display its defi nition screen.
Sample Sentence Search/Idiom Search
You can use the following procedure to search for idioms
containing a specifi c term when the initial screen of the mode
you are in has a 成句検索 (idiom search) option.
1
Display the initial screen of the dictionary/mode.
2
Use and to select 成句検索 .
Select 例文検索 (sample sentence search) to search for a
sample sentence.
3
Enter the term.
When inputting multiple words, separate them using the
ampersand character (&), not spaces.
Example: get to ➡ get&to
4
Press .
This displays a list of all
idioms that contain the
term.
5
Use and to move
the highlighting to an
idiom and then press
to display
detailed information.
Jump Search
You can use jump search to jump to another location in the
same dictionary or to another dictionary.
To jump in the same dictionary
1
When search results
show items with a
large arrow ( ) or
small arrow( ) jump
symbol, press .
The indicator
appears and the fi rst
character on the screen
becomes highlighted.
2
Use the arrow keys to move the highlighting to the
item you want and then press
to jump.
To jump to another dictionary
1
While the results of a search are displayed, press .
The indicator appears and the fi rst character on the
screen becomes highlighted.
2
Use the arrow keys to
move the highlighting to
a term and then press
.
This displays a dictionary
menu.
3
Use and to select a dictionary and then press
.
This displays a list of candidates.
4
Use and to move the highlighting to the item
you want and then press to jump.
Multi-dictionary Search
Use the following procedure to search for a term across
multiple dictionaries.
1
On the メニュー screen,
select the 便利な機能
(Useful Functions) tab
and then select 複数辞
書アルファベットで検
索 (Alphabetic Multi-
dictionary Search).
You also could select 複
数辞書ひらがなで検索
(Hiragana Multi-dictionary
Search) or 複数辞書漢
字で検索 (Kanji Multi-
dictionary Search).
2
On the search screen that appears, enter a term.
Terms starting with the characters you have entered appear
in a list on the display.
Each term also includes an indicator showing its dictionary.
3
Use and to move the highlighting to a term and
then press to display its defi nition screen.
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Casio XD-SP6700 Specifications

General

Brand	Casio
Model	XD-SP6700
Category	Electronic dictionary
Language	English

Summary

Basic Device Operations

Turning Power On and Off

Instructions for switching the electronic dictionary on and off, including battery installation.

Loading Batteries for the First Time

Procedure for inserting and replacing batteries to power the electronic dictionary.

General Guide

Overview of the electronic dictionary's physical layout, buttons, and key components.

Character Input Methods

Chinese (Pinyin)

Guide to inputting Chinese characters using the Pinyin phonetic system on the device.

Japanese (Kanji)

Instructions for inputting Japanese Kanji characters using the device's input methods.

German, French, Italian and Spanish

How to input characters for European languages like German, French, Italian, and Spanish.

Russian

Steps for entering Russian characters using the electronic dictionary's input features.

Advanced Input Features

Five Characters Per Screen

Display setting for showing five characters at a time for easier review.

Checking Kanji

Method to verify or look up Kanji characters and their meanings on the device.

Multi-dictionary Search

Functionality to search across multiple dictionaries simultaneously for comprehensive results.

Stylus Basics

Guidance on using the stylus for touch operations and input on the screen.

Handwriting Input

Using the stylus to draw and input characters by hand on the touchscreen.

Keyboard Input

Utilizing the on-screen keyboard for efficient character and text input.

Two-Character Chinese Input

Method for inputting two-character Chinese words and phrases using the device.

Information Display and Settings

Display Indicators

Explanation of various icons and indicators shown on the electronic dictionary's screen.

Display Contrast

How to adjust the screen contrast for optimal readability.

Display Language

Setting the menu and display language for the electronic dictionary.

Stylus Input

Detailed instructions on using the stylus for precise touch input and navigation.

Handwriting Input

Advanced techniques for handwriting input, including character recognition.

Keyboard Input

Using the on-screen keyboard for typing, with explanations of layout and functions.

Two-Character Chinese Input

Specific input method for entering two-character Chinese words and phrases.

Basic Functions and Usage

To Use the Earphones

Instructions on connecting and using earphones with the electronic dictionary.

To Play Recordings

Steps to play audio recordings or spoken content on the device.

To View History Contents

Accessing and reviewing the history of previously searched words or entries.

To Delete History Contents

Procedure for clearing the search history to protect privacy or manage data.

To Adjust Volume

How to control the audio playback volume using the device's buttons or settings.

Advanced Features and Customization

To Use the Screen

Instructions on interacting with the touchscreen for navigation and input.

To Play Audio Settings

Configuring settings related to audio playback and sound output.

To Adjust the Reading Speed

Modifying the playback speed for text-to-speech or recorded audio.

To Perform the Study

Utilizing study functions, likely for vocabulary or language learning.

Flash Cards Memorization

Using flashcards for memorizing vocabulary, with instructions on setup and use.

Selecting a DictionaryMenu

Navigating menus and selecting desired dictionaries or functions.

Free Memos

Creating and saving free-form text notes or memos on the device.

Content Management and Utilities

To Use the Earphones

Instructions on connecting and using earphones with the electronic dictionary.

To Play Recordings

Steps to play audio recordings or spoken content on the device.

To View History Contents

Accessing and reviewing the history of previously searched words or entries.

To Delete History Contents

Procedure for clearing the search history to protect privacy or manage data.

To Adjust Volume

How to control the audio playback volume using the device's buttons or settings.

Language Learning and Practice

To Use the Screen

Instructions on interacting with the touchscreen for navigation and input.

To Play Audio Settings

Configuring settings related to audio playback and sound output.

To Adjust the Reading Speed

Modifying the playback speed for text-to-speech or recorded audio.

To Perform the Study

Utilizing study functions, likely for vocabulary or language learning.

Flash Cards Memorization

Using flashcards for memorizing vocabulary, with instructions on setup and use.

Selecting a DictionaryMenu

Navigating menus and selecting desired dictionaries or functions.

Free Memos

Creating and saving free-form text notes or memos on the device.

Practical Usage Scenarios

To Use the Built-in Speaker

Operating the device using its integrated speaker for audio output.

Reading

How to effectively read text and content displayed on the electronic dictionary.

To Use the Built-in Speaker

Operating the device using its integrated speaker for audio output.

To Use the Earphones

Instructions on connecting and using earphones with the electronic dictionary.

To Play Recordings

Steps to play audio recordings or spoken content on the device.

To View History Contents

Accessing and reviewing the history of previously searched words or entries.

To Delete History Contents

Procedure for clearing the search history to protect privacy or manage data.

To Adjust Volume

How to control the audio playback volume using the device's buttons or settings.

Study and Learning Tools

To Use the Screen

Instructions on interacting with the touchscreen for navigation and input.

To Play Audio Settings

Configuring settings related to audio playback and sound output.

To Adjust the Reading Speed

Modifying the playback speed for text-to-speech or recorded audio.

To Perform the Study

Utilizing study functions, likely for vocabulary or language learning.

Flash Cards Memorization

Using flashcards for memorizing vocabulary, with instructions on setup and use.

Selecting a DictionaryMenu

Navigating menus and selecting desired dictionaries or functions.

Free Memos

Creating and saving free-form text notes or memos on the device.

Managing Content and Data

To Use the Screen

Instructions on interacting with the touchscreen for navigation and input.

To Play Audio Settings

Configuring settings related to audio playback and sound output.

To Adjust the Reading Speed

Modifying the playback speed for text-to-speech or recorded audio.

To Perform the Study

Utilizing study functions, likely for vocabulary or language learning.

Flash Cards Memorization

Using flashcards for memorizing vocabulary, with instructions on setup and use.

Selecting a DictionaryMenu

Navigating menus and selecting desired dictionaries or functions.

Free Memos

Creating and saving free-form text notes or memos on the device.

Specialized Content and Practice

To Use the Earphones

Instructions on connecting and using earphones with the electronic dictionary.

To Play Recordings

Steps to play audio recordings or spoken content on the device.

To View History Contents

Accessing and reviewing the history of previously searched words or entries.

To Delete History Contents

Procedure for clearing the search history to protect privacy or manage data.

To Adjust Volume

How to control the audio playback volume using the device's buttons or settings.

Advanced Learning Tools

To Use the Screen

Instructions on interacting with the touchscreen for navigation and input.

To Play Audio Settings

Configuring settings related to audio playback and sound output.

To Adjust the Reading Speed

Modifying the playback speed for text-to-speech or recorded audio.

To Perform the Study

Utilizing study functions, likely for vocabulary or language learning.

Flash Cards Memorization

Using flashcards for memorizing vocabulary, with instructions on setup and use.

Selecting a DictionaryMenu

Navigating menus and selecting desired dictionaries or functions.

Free Memos

Creating and saving free-form text notes or memos on the device.

Reading and Practice Features

Reading

How to effectively read text and content displayed on the electronic dictionary.

To Use the Built-in Speaker

Operating the device using its integrated speaker for audio output.

To Use the Earphones

Instructions on connecting and using earphones with the electronic dictionary.

To Play Recordings

Steps to play audio recordings or spoken content on the device.

To View History Contents

Accessing and reviewing the history of previously searched words or entries.

To Delete History Contents

Procedure for clearing the search history to protect privacy or manage data.

To Adjust Volume

How to control the audio playback volume using the device's buttons or settings.

Language Study Tools

To Use the Screen

Instructions on interacting with the touchscreen for navigation and input.

To Play Audio Settings

Configuring settings related to audio playback and sound output.

To Adjust the Reading Speed

Modifying the playback speed for text-to-speech or recorded audio.

To Perform the Study

Utilizing study functions, likely for vocabulary or language learning.

Flash Cards Memorization

Using flashcards for memorizing vocabulary, with instructions on setup and use.

Selecting a DictionaryMenu

Navigating menus and selecting desired dictionaries or functions.

Free Memos

Creating and saving free-form text notes or memos on the device.

Data Management and Practice

To Use the Screen

Instructions on interacting with the touchscreen for navigation and input.

To Play Audio Settings

Configuring settings related to audio playback and sound output.

To Adjust the Reading Speed

Modifying the playback speed for text-to-speech or recorded audio.

To Perform the Study

Utilizing study functions, likely for vocabulary or language learning.

Flash Cards Memorization

Using flashcards for memorizing vocabulary, with instructions on setup and use.

Selecting a DictionaryMenu

Navigating menus and selecting desired dictionaries or functions.

Free Memos

Creating and saving free-form text notes or memos on the device.

Flash Card Practice

Flash Cards

Using flashcards for vocabulary memorization and practice.

To Write Flash Cards

Instructions for creating and inputting content for flashcards.

To Use Flash Cards

Steps for reviewing and practicing with created flashcards.

To Use Flash Cards for Writing Practice

Utilizing flashcards to improve writing skills.

Memo and Writing Tools

Free Memos

Creating and saving free-form text notes or memos on the device.

Headword Memo

Adding personal notes or definitions to specific headwords.

To View a Free Memo

Accessing and reading previously saved free memos.

To Edit a Free Memo

Modifying existing free-form text notes.