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POCKETALK S Series User Manual
POCKETALK S/S Plus
VOICE TRANSLATOR
User Manual
This manual describes how to use Pocketalk S and S Plus.
However, Pocketalk S is used for the illustrations and screenshots in this document.
Version: 1.3
Date: October 2021
Copyright (C) SOURCENEXT CORPORATION All Rights Reserved.
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  • Page 1 VOICE TRANSLATOR User Manual This manual describes how to use Pocketalk S and S Plus. However, Pocketalk S is used for the illustrations and screenshots in this document. Version: 1.3 Date: October 2021 Copyright (C) SOURCENEXT CORPORATION All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 2 03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual From initial setup to translation Initial setup is required when you turn on the unit for the first time. First, turn on the unit and get started translating. Turn on the unit. Press and hold the power button on the side of the unit.
  • Page 3 03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual Confirm that the unit is connected and then tap [Next]. Configure Wi-Fi (optional). If you do not want to configure it now, tap [SKIP]. To configure it, set [Wi-Fi] to [On], tap the name of the network you want to connect to, and input the password.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual When you are finished with the initial setup, refer to “Usage” and try translating! NOTE To translate, the unit must be connected to the internet through a mobile network or Wi-Fi. To update the software to the latest version, the unit must be connected through Wi-Fi.

  • Page 5: Built-In Battery

    03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual Do not operate while walking or driving a car, motorbike, or bicycle. Never disassemble, repair, or modify the product. Do not apply excessive force. Do not step on or place heavy objects on the product.

  • Page 6: Electromagnetic Interference

    03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual Do not prod with sharp objects (such as nails) or strike with hard objects (such as a hammer). If the built-in battery leaks or emits a strange odor, discontinue use immediately and keep it away from fire.

  • Page 7: Communication Functions

    03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual 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.

  • Page 8: Names Of The Parts

    03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual Unit USB charger USB charging cable (AC 100-240V 50-60Hz) (Unit connector: USB Type-C Charger connector: USB Type-A) Startup Guide User Manual (this document) End-user license agreement User registration card/Hardware warranty Names of the parts https://www.sourcenext.com/produce/app/manual/pocketalks/EN/index.html#!/print?modal...
  • Page 9 03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual Speaker Microphone SIM card slot Touch display Talk button Power button Volume button Camera Flash Strap hole https://www.sourcenext.com/produce/app/manual/pocketalks/EN/index.html#!/print?modal 9/56...

  • Page 10: Turning The Unit On Or Off

    03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual USB port Charging Charge using the included USB charger and USB cable. Turning the unit on or off If you press and hold the power button at the side of the unit, the unit and display will turn on.
  • Page 11 03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual To turn off the unit, press and hold the power button again, and tap [Power off]. To restart the unit, tap [Restart]. Operating The unit features a touch display. This User Manual uses the following terms to describe operations.
  • Page 12 03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual Swipe Dragging your fingertip on the screen in one direction is called a “swipe”. https://www.sourcenext.com/produce/app/manual/pocketalks/EN/index.html#!/print?modal 12/56...
  • Page 13 03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual Usage 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).
  • Page 14 03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual Changing the translation direction The translation languages are displayed as a pair at the top and bottom of the screen. The language with the blue background is translated to the language with the black background (in the direction of the arrow).
  • Page 15 03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual If you tap a language you want to change, a list of languages is displayed. Scroll through the list of languages, select the language you want to use, and tap [OK] at the upper left.
  • Page 16 03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual If you swipe the top part of the screen downward, previous translations will be displayed in a list of callout boxes. You can view older translations as you scroll upward. The history saves up to 10,000 translations.
  • Page 17 03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual NOTE The option menu is displayed immediately after translation and tapping on the translation result in the translation history, or by tapping and holding the translation result. It is also displayed by tapping and holding the translation history list.

  • Page 18: Basic Screens

    03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual Translate translated text back into the original language. The results of translating into the original language are added to the translation history as blue callouts. Delete from History Deletes the selected translation result from the translation history list.

  • Page 19: Lock Screen

    03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual Home screen and Launcher Displays the Launcher. Displays the translation history when swiped downward. Using the translation history Frequently used features can be placed here. Placing frequently used features on the Home screen Changes the language to be translated (blue background indicates the source language).
  • Page 20 03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual If the lock screen setting is on, the lock screen will be displayed when the unit is not used for a certain period of time. To unlock the screen, swipe the slider. If the PIN code is [ON], swipe the slider and then enter the PIN code to unlock.
  • Page 21 03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual beta Displays medals obtained through continuous use in various situations. Medals The Medal feature Uses AI for foreign language conversation practice in many settings such Role play as an airport or hotel. Using the Role play feature...
  • Page 22 03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual Take a photo of the text. Press the button to take a photo. After the photo is taken, a preview is displayed. Specify the area to translate. https://www.sourcenext.com/produce/app/manual/pocketalks/EN/index.html#!/print?modal 22/56...
  • Page 23 03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual Touch one of the four corners of the frame with your finger and move it to change the size of the frame. Touch the center of the frame with your finger to move the translation area.
  • Page 24 03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual If you tap [Line Mode icon], Line Mode will start. If you want to translate line by line such as a restaurant menu, tap [Line Mode icon]. Tapping at the top of the screen plays back the translated text, and tapping at the bottom of the screen plays back the source text.
  • Page 25 03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual When you are finished translating, tap to return to the Home screen. NOTE For a list of languages supported by camera translation, refer to the following website. https://rd.snxt.jp/PS864 This feature is not available if the [Region of use] is set to [China].
  • Page 26 03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual By tapping and holding one of the images from the history list, you can open the translation data or use the option menu to send the image by email. To delete the entire history, refer to Using the Reset feature.
  • Page 27 03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual Select the currency to convert. Tap the currency selection button and select a currency. Upper row: Source currency Lower row: Target currency If you tap , the upper row automatically changes to the currency of the current location.
  • Page 28 03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual Currency Length Weight Temperature Using the Role play feature You can practice typical conversations by setting. NOTE Lessons are available only in English (US) and Chinese (Simplified). (As of October 2021) [Role play].
  • Page 29 03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual Tap a setting and a list of lessons will be displayed. Tap the lesson you want to practice. Practice conversation. A character will appear and talk to you. While pressing , reply to the character with an appropriate response.

  • Page 30: Deleting Favorites

    03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual Favorites added from the translation history are displayed. Tap the phrase you want to use. The phrase is played back. Deleting Favorites https://www.sourcenext.com/produce/app/manual/pocketalks/EN/index.html#!/print?modal 30/56...
  • Page 31 03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual Swipe the phrase to the left to delete it from Favorites. NOTE By tapping and holding any one phrase from the Favorites list, you can use the option menu to translate that phrase into other languages or use reverse translation.
  • Page 32 03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual Tap on a medal to check when you earned it. Using group chat You can use Pocketalk’s Group Translation feature to have a group chat. [Group Translation] is a feature that allows you to have real-time conversations with people in and out of the country between multiple Pocketalk Voice Translators.
  • Page 33 03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual A confirmation for the speech will display on the screen. If it was recognized correctly, tap . The words you say will be displayed in the language* of each group member’s Pocketalk. If you tap , the message will not be sent and you will return to the group chat screen.
  • Page 34 03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual Scan the QR code or tap [ID/Password] and then enter the group ID and password. Tap [Join]. The [Profile] screen is displayed. Set the name and language. Messages received from group members will be displayed in the language set here.
  • Page 35 03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual A confirmation screen for the speech is displayed. If it was recognized correctly, tap . The words you say will be displayed in the language* of each group member’s Pocketalk. If you tap , the message will not be sent and you will return to the group chat screen.
  • Page 36 03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual You can take a photo by pressing Check the preview screen of the taken photo and tap to send it. If you tap , the photo will not be sent. Show messages in the original language Displays in the language set by other parties (source text).
  • Page 37 03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual results to see previous translation results). at the bottom of the screen to mute and stop translation in the meantime. Tap it again to resume. to return to the Home screen. to change the translation direction manually. It cannot be changed automatically.
  • Page 38 *You can also share the translated screen by informing the other party of the information (URL or QR code) displayed on the screen. Using the Pocketalk Center By using Sourcenext’s “Pocketalk Center”, you can view the unit’s translation history on a smartphone or computer, and download useful fixed phrases. [Menu] - [Pocketalk Center].
  • Page 39 03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual displayed on the unit. From here, follow the on-screen instructions. Various settings for the unit About [Menu] Allows configuration of various settings such as network settings, volume, screen brightness, and text size. [Menu].
  • Page 40 03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual Connect the unit to Wi-Fi. Connecting to Wi-Fi Bluetooth Connect the unit to a Bluetooth device. Pairing with a Bluetooth device Volume Set volumes such as the unit’s system sound. Adjusting the volume Brightness level Adjust the display brightness with the slider.

  • Page 41: Mobile Network Settings

    03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual Select from 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 10 minutes, or Off. Setting the time until the unit sleeps Language Select the display language of the unit. Setting the display language of the unit Region of use Set the region where the unit is used.

  • Page 42: Pairing With A Bluetooth Device

    03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual Switching SIMs Tap the [SIM card to use] to select the SIM you want to use. To use a SIM card from a different carrier, refer to “Inserting a SIM” to insert the SIM card, follow the instructions of the SIM card provider, and set the access point.

  • Page 43: Turning Bluetooth On/Off

    03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual You can connect Bluetooth devices such as headphones or speakers. [Menu] - [Bluetooth]. Turning Bluetooth on/off Tap the slide switch 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].

  • Page 44: Changing The Display Brightness

    03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual Move to the right to increase the volume, or move to the left to decrease it. You can also adjust the volume with the volume button on the right side of the unit.
  • Page 45 03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual Changing the size of the text displayed on the unit [Menu] - [Text Size]. Select from five types. Updating the software of the unit NOTE To download software, the battery level must be at least 30% and the unit must be connected to the internet through Wi-Fi.
  • Page 46 03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual To receive notifications about software updates You can receive notifications when a new software version is released. For details, refer to “Using the Notification feature”. Correcting the translation direction The translation direction is automatically corrected and translated. Setting this feature [ON] is useful because it will automatically correct even if you forget to change manually.

  • Page 47: Using The Lock Screen

    03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual Using the Lock Screen This feature locks the screen after the time set in [Sleep Settings] has elapsed. [Menu] - [Lock Screen Settings]. Turning the lock feature on/off Tap the slide switch to switch between [ON] and [OFF].
  • Page 48 03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual You can display the battery level while the screen is locked. Tap the slide switch to switch between [ON] and [OFF]. Displaying the communication status You can display the status of the mobile and Wi-Fi network while the screen is locked.
  • Page 49 03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual You can select from five options. 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].
  • Page 50 03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual A fewer number of supported languages may be displayed while [China] is selected. Confirming your Communication Plan [Menu] - [Communication Plan]. Confirm the contract period of your data transmission plan. If the remaining contract period is less than one year, you will be able to purchase an extension.
  • Page 51 03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual A QR code and URL to access the support site are displayed. Access using a smartphone or computer. Using the Reset feature You can use the unit’s reset feature to do the following.

  • Page 52: Inserting A Sim

    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. Carefully insert a thinly tipped object to remove the SIM card slot.
  • Page 53 03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series 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 the support center.

  • Page 54: Specifications

    Specifications Unit size Approx. 91 × 53 × 11 mm (Pocketalk S) (Height × width × Approx. 123 × 65 × 11 mm (Pocketalk S Plus) thickness) Approx. 75 g (Pocketalk S) Unit weight Approx. 125 g (Pocketalk S Plus) Android™...
  • Page 55 Do not insert a SIM for Private LTE (B39) because it cannot be used in Japan. Contact us We accept inquiries about the product at our support page. https://rd.snxt.jp/56824 For after-sales service, please refer to the support terms of Sourcenext products at the following URL. https://rd.snxt.jp/56824 Inquiries by email http://rd.snxt.jp/51991...
  • Page 56 03/04/2023 16:49 POCKETALK S Series User Manual The product uses a lithium ion battery. If the product is no longer used, dispose of it and the accessories in accordance with the local ordinances or regulations of your region, rather than disposing it with regular waste.

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