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2020/9/18 POCKETALK S Plus User Manual POCKETALK S Plus VOICE TRANSLATOR User Manual Version: 1.0 Date: September 2020 Copyright (C) SOURCENEXT CORPORATION All Rights Reserved. https://forge.itdc-docker.hamamatsu.crestec.local/3926/dest/index.html#!/print?modal 1/43...
2020/9/18 POCKETALK S Plus User Manual Initial Setup Initial setup is required when you turn on the unit for the first time. (The images are from POCKETALK S. Some appearances will vary.) Turn the Power On Hold down the power button placed on the right side of the device.
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2020/9/18 POCKETALK S Plus User Manual It will display an age verification dialog. Tap [Yes] or [No] based on the message on the screen. Agree to the Privacy Policy Please read the Privacy Policy. To agree to the terms, check and tap [Agree].
2020/9/18 POCKETALK S Plus User Manual NOTE To translate, the device must be connected to the internet either through a mobile network or Wi-Fi. We recommend updating to the latest software when you first set up. Getting Started What's included...
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2020/9/18 POCKETALK S Plus User Manual Speaker Microphone SIM card slot Touch screen display Talk button Power button Volume button Camera https://forge.itdc-docker.hamamatsu.crestec.local/3926/dest/index.html#!/print?modal 5/43...
2020/9/18 POCKETALK S Plus User Manual Flash Strap holder loop USB charging port Microphone Charging Charge using the included USB wall charger and USB cable. Turning the unit on or off If you press and hold the power button on the side of the unit, the unit and display will turn on.
2020/9/18 POCKETALK S Plus User Manual To turn off the unit, press and hold the power button again, and tap [Power off]. To restart the unit, tap [Restart]. Basic Operations The unit features a touch display. This User Manual uses the following terms to describe operations.
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2020/9/18 POCKETALK S Plus User Manual Swipe Dragging your fingertip on the screen in one direction is called a “swipe”. https://forge.itdc-docker.hamamatsu.crestec.local/3926/dest/index.html#!/print?modal 8/43...
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2020/9/18 POCKETALK S Plus User Manual Using Pocketalk Translating You can translate simply by pressing the button and speaking to the unit. While pressing and holding , speak to the unit when you hear a beep sound (release your finger from the button when you are finished speaking).
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2020/9/18 POCKETALK S Plus User Manual of the arrow). You can change the direction of translation by tapping Changing the translation language If you tap a language you want to change, a list of languages is displayed. https://forge.itdc-docker.hamamatsu.crestec.local/3926/dest/index.html#!/print?modal 10/43...
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2020/9/18 POCKETALK S Plus User Manual Scroll through the list of languages, select the language you want to use, and tap < at the upper left. You can easily search for the language you want with the following methods. Display all available languages.
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2020/9/18 POCKETALK S Plus User Manual You can scroll up on this screen to view past translations. POCKETALK stores up to 10,000 translations. Using the retranslation feature You can retranslate translated text into another language. Tap and hold the callout of the translation you want to retranslate.
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2020/9/18 POCKETALK S Plus User Manual Using the back translation feature You can translate translated text back into the original language. Tap and hold the callout of the translation you want to back translate. Tap Reverse translation. Saving translations to Favorites Swipe the translation bubble you want to save to the right.
2020/9/18 POCKETALK S Plus User Manual Swipe the translation bubble you want to delete to the left. Basic screens This section describes the Home screen used for translation, the Main Menu used for other features, and the lock screen. Home screen and Main Menu Main Menu Displays the translation history when swiped downward.
2020/9/18 POCKETALK S Plus User Manual Additional features. For details, refer to Features available from the Main Menu. Lock screen If the lock screen setting is on, the lock screen appears when you turn or wake Pocketalk. To unlock the screen, swipe the lock screen up.
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2020/9/18 POCKETALK S Plus User Manual various common settings e.g. at an airport or hotel. Using the Role Play feature Allows configuration of various settings such as network settings, volume, Settings screen brightness, and text size. Settings for the unit Translating text (image translation) You can easily translate text such as city signs and restaurant menus.
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2020/9/18 POCKETALK S Plus User Manual Specify the area to translate. Touch one of the four corners of the frame with your finger and move it to adjust the size of the frame. Touch the center of the frame with your finger to move the translation area.
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2020/9/18 POCKETALK S Plus User Manual The translation result will be displayed over the image text. If you tap the translation result, the text will be displayed as a pop-up. If you tap [Line Mode icon], Line Mode will start.
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2020/9/18 POCKETALK S Plus User Manual When you are finished translating, tap to close the translation result, and tap at the upper left to return to the Home screen. Reviewing the image translation history To review previous image translations, tap the thumbnail at the top right corner of the camera screen. The history will be displayed as a list.
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2020/9/18 POCKETALK S Plus User Manual Using the Convert Units feature This feature allows you to convert units such as currency, weight, length and temperature. [Convert Units]. The default display will be the [Exchange] screen used for currency exchange. Select the currency to convert.
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2020/9/18 POCKETALK S Plus User Manual : Deletes all numbers. The latest conversion rate is updated once a day. Switching conversion units If you input an amount in the bottom row, the converted amount is displayed in the top row.
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2020/9/18 POCKETALK S Plus User Manual You can choose from various common settings e.g. checking in at the airport or hotel. Select a lesson. Select a setting and a list of lessons will be displayed. Select a lesson you would like to practice.
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2020/9/18 POCKETALK S Plus User Manual When the lesson is finished, tap the button and select another lesson. Saving Favorite translations You can easily review the phrases that you added to Favorites from the translation history. NOTE When you purchase the unit, [Favorites] is not available in the Main Menu at first. It will be displayed when you add phrases displayed in the translation history to Favorites.
2020/9/18 POCKETALK S Plus User Manual This will play back the phrase. Deleting Favorites Swipe the phrase to the left to delete it from Favorites. The Medal feature You can earn medals by unlocking certain achievements, such as the number of times translated, or the number of countries visited.
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2020/9/18 POCKETALK S Plus User Manual There are three types of medals based on difficulty: Gold, silver, and bronze. Tap on a medal to check when you earned it. Settings for the unit About [Menu] Allows configuration of various settings such as network settings, volume, screen brightness, and text size.
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2020/9/18 POCKETALK S Plus User Manual Connect the unit to Wi-Fi. Connecting to Wi-Fi Bluetooth Connect the unit to a Bluetooth device (not compatible with Bluetooth tethering). Pairing with a Bluetooth device Volume Adjust the volume of the unit with the slider.
2020/9/18 POCKETALK S Plus User Manual Confirm the validity of your global communication plan. (Only models with built-in global communications) Confirming your Communication Plan Device/License Info Check information such as the end-user license agreement. Checking Device/License Info Reset Clear history or Favorites, or restore the unit to factory default settings.
2020/9/18 POCKETALK S Plus User Manual [Menu] - [Wi-Fi]. Turning Wi-Fi communication on/off Tap the slide switch to switch between [ON] and [OFF]. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Tap the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to and input the password. If you don't know the password to the Wi- Fi network, contact you network administrator.
2020/9/18 POCKETALK S Plus User Manual Turning Bluetooth on/off Tap the toggle to switch between [ON] and [OFF]. Pairing with a Bluetooth device If you put the Bluetooth device you want to pair with into pairing mode, it will be displayed in the [List of available devices].
2020/9/18 POCKETALK S Plus User Manual You can also adjust the volume with the volume button on the right side of the unit. A. Volume up B. Volume down Changing the display brightness [Menu] - [Brightness level]. Move the slider to adjust the display brightness.
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2020/9/18 POCKETALK S Plus User Manual Select from five font sizes. Updating the software of the unit NOTE To download the latest software, the battery level must be at least 30% and the unit must be connected to the internet through Wi-Fi.
2020/9/18 POCKETALK S Plus User Manual [Menu] - [Shortcut]. A list of features that can be set as a shortcut will be displayed on the screen. Tap the name of the feature you want to display on the Home screen.
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2020/9/18 POCKETALK S Plus User Manual You can set the notation of the time displayed on the lock screen. Select the notation from [Notation] according to your preferences. Turning the lock pin feature on/off You can set a PIN code on the lock screen. Tap [PIN code] to turn it [ON].
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2020/9/18 POCKETALK S Plus User Manual NOTE If [Lock screen] is [ON], the lock screen will be displayed when the unit wakes up from sleep. Setting the display language of the unit [Menu] - [Language]. Select from the list of languages the language the device will be displayed in, and tap [OK].
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2020/9/18 POCKETALK S Plus User Manual This displays the contract period of your data transmission plan. Checking Device/License Info You can check information such as the software version and MAC address of the unit. [Menu] - [Device/License Info]. Aside from [Device Info], you can check information such as the [EULA].
For global communication models, the SIM is built into the unit and the card slot is empty. The unit supports nano SIM cards. SIM cards other than those specified by Sourcenext are not supported. To pop open the SIM tray, insert a paper clip or a SIM-eject tool into the hole of the tray.
2020/9/18 POCKETALK S Plus User Manual Issue Solution The unit does not turn Check the battery level. It may not start because there is no battery level remaining. If it does not turn on even after charging it, please contact customer support.
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2020/9/18 POCKETALK S Plus User Manual Battery capacity 1550 mAh Operating 0℃ to 40℃ (with no condensation) temperature Storage -20℃ to 45℃ temperature Wi-Fi IEEE802.11 a/b/g/n 2.4 GHz 1 to 11 channels External 5 GHz 5.2 GHz, 5.3 GHz, 5.6 connections Bluetooth®...
2020/9/18 POCKETALK S Plus User Manual USA: English support@pocketalk.net UK: English TEL: +44 2086263655 eu-support-en@pocketalk.net France: French TEL: +33 172012080 eu-support-fr@pocketalk.net Germany: Deutsch TEL: +49 4085568023 eu-support-de@pocketalk.net Italy: Italian TEL: +39 0230416099 eu-support-it@pocketalk.net Spain: Spanish TEL: +34 934922666 eu-support-es@pocketalk.net Safety precautions WARNING! Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to the unit or other property.
2020/9/18 POCKETALK S Plus User Manual Do not apply excessive force. Do not step on or place heavy objects on the product. Do not drop or throw the product. Keep the product away from liquids such as water (or drinking water, sweat, seawater, pet urine, etc.).
2020/9/18 POCKETALK S Plus User Manual Failure to do so may cause damage to your eyes and skin. Do not attempt to replace the built-in battery yourself. Improper replacement or repair could damage the battery, cause overheating, or result in injury.
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2020/9/18 POCKETALK S Plus User Manual When disposing Do not throw away the product with normal trash. This product uses lithium-ion battery, and throwing it away with normal trash may cause a fire. Dispose products that are no longer used according to the ordinances or regulations related to waste disposal of your local authority.
2020/9/18 POCKETALK S Plus User Manual Radio Wave Exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Information The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used.
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