Pocketalk Classic Language Translator Device

Safety precautions

WARNING! Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to the unit or other property. Read all safety instructions before use.

Before use

Precautions are categorized as “Warning” or “Caution”. Follow the precautions during use.

WARNING
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CAUTION
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NOTICE
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Handling

WARNING

• 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.
• Do not drop or throw the product.
• Keep the product away from liquids such as water (or drinking water, sweat, seawater, pet urine, etc.).
• Do not allow conductive foreign objects (such as pieces of metal or pencil lead) to enter or
• come into contact with the USB port of the unit or the connector of the included USB cable.
• Also, do not allow dust to collect inside.
• Do not damage the included USB cable.
• If there is an abnormality such as odor, noise, smoke, or heat, turn off the product immediately and discontinue use.

CAUTION

• Do not use, charge, or store in humid, dusty, or extremely hot or cold places.
• Do not touch the product for prolonged periods during use or charging.

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• Do not press the touchscreen display with excessive force or operate it with pointed objects.

WARNING

• Do not leave or store in places of high temperature such as near fire.
• 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.
• If the built-in battery leaks, keep it away from clothing or your skin such as your face or hands.
• 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.
• Do not dispose battery in normal trash. The battery must be recycled or disposed of separately from household waste. Do not incinerate battery.
• Make sure that the battery does not get exposed to very cold conditions beyond its operating range, either during use, storage or transport.
• Avoid areas with low atmospheric pressure such as high altitudes.

Electromagnetic interference

WARNING

• Use the product properly in aircraft according to the instructions of the airline.
• In hospitals and places with electronic devices that require high-precision control and weak signals, use the product properly according to the instructions of the administrator.
• If you wear electronic medical devices, or use electronic medical devices other than implantable medical devices for home treatment, confirm the effects of electromagnetic waves with the electronic medical device manufacturer or distributor before use.

When charging

• Use the included USB cable and charge using the specified procedure.
• Charging with an unspecified procedure may cause battery leakage, heating, or rupture.
• Also, when charging overseas, use a USB charger that is compatible overseas.
• Using damaged cables or chargers, or charging when moisture is present, can cause fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to the unit or other property.

When cleaning

• Do not use benzene, thinner, or alcohol.
• Doing so may deteriorate the exterior or dissolve the parts.
• If the product is dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth (such as a cloth for glasses).

When disposing

• Do not throw away the product with normal trash.
• This product uses a lithium-ion battery, and throwing it away with normal trash may cause a fire.
• Dispose of products that are no longer used according to the ordinances or regulations related to waste disposal of your local authority.

Initial Setup

Initial setup is required when you turn on the unit for the first time.

1. Turn the Power On
   Hold down the power button placed on the right side of the device.
2. Select display language
   Select the language in the device settings and explanations will be displayed. Tap [OK].
   NOTE
   This is the language in your settings and device explanations will be displayed.
3. Agree to the EULA
   Please read the end-user license agreement (EULA).
4. Verify Your Age
   It will display an age verification dialog.
   Tap [Yes] or [No] based on the message on the screen.
5. Agree to the Privacy Policy
   Please read the Privacy Policy. To agree to the terms, check and tap [Agree].
6. Connect the unit to the mobile network
   This will activate your cellular data plan by connecting it to the mobile network.
   Select [Next] when connected.
7. Set Up the Wi-Fi (Optional)
   • If you don’t want to set it up now
     Tap [Skip].
   • If you want to set it up now
     Switch [Wi-Fi] to [ON], tap the network name you want to connect to and enter the password.
8. And you’re done!
   When you are finished with the initial setup, refer to the operating section of this guide and start translating!
   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

• Startup Guide
• Safety Precautions & FCC Statement

Parts Description

1. Speaker
2. Microphone
3. SIM card slot
4. Touch screen display
5. Talk button
6. Power button
7. Volume button
8. Camera
9. Flash
10. Strap holder loop
11. USB charging port

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.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.
Tap
Touching the screen with your fingertip is called a “tap”, which is a commonly used operation. Touching the screen and keeping your finger in place is called “tap and hold”.
Scroll
Swiping repeatedly to view other parts in the screen such as lists is called “scroll”.
Swipe
Dragging your fingertip on the screen in one direction is called a “swipe”.

Using Pocketalk

Translating
You can translate simply by pressing the button and speaking to the unit.

1. 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).
2. Check the translation result.
   Your spoken words and the translation result will be displayed on the screen as text, and the translation result will be played back as speech.
   Some languages are only displayed as text, without speech playback.
3. Adjust the volume as needed.
   Adjusting the volume

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).
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.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.Reviewing the translation history
To access previous translations, swipe down from the top of the Home screen.You can scroll up on this screen to view past translations. Pocketalk stores up to 10,000 translations.
Saving translations to Favorites
Swipe the translation bubble you want to save to the right. To undo this, simply swipe right again.
You can add up to 500 translations to Favorites.
Saving Favorite translations
Deleting previous translations
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

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.
If you have set the Lock PIN, the PIN code entry screen will be displayed, so please enter the 6-digit PIN you set.
About the lock screen
The upper row displays the current location and time.
The lower row displays the previously visited location and time.

Features available from the Main Menu

You can use the following useful features.

Translating text (image translation)

You can easily translate text such as city signs and restaurant menus.

1. Tap – [Camera].
   Face the camera toward the text you want to translate.

    

   • If you’re in a dark setting, tap to turn on flash.
     To change the target language, tap the language name on the right side. This is the language you want the text to be translated into.
2. Take a photo of the text.
   Press the button to take a photo.

    

   • After the photo is taken, a preview will be displayed.
3. 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.

    

   • Tap when you’re done.
4. Check the translation result.
   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 , the source text will be played back.

    

   • To close the pop-up, tap .
   • 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.

• The image translation history saves up to 100 translations.
  Tap any image to enlarge past translations.

Using the Convert Units feature

This feature allows you to convert units such as currency, weight, length and temperature.

1. Tap – [Convert Units].
   The default display will be the [Exchange] screen used for currency exchange
2. Select the currency to convert.
   Tap the currency selection button (the orange buttons) and select a currency.
   Top row: Source currency
   Bottom row: Target currency

    

   • If you tap , the top row automatically changes to the currency of the current location.
3. Input the amount in the input field.
   When you input an amount in the top row, the converted amount is displayed in the bottom row.

    

   • Deletes a single digit (character).
   • 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.

Changing conversion types

Tap [Exchange▼] and select from the following four types.

• Exchange (Currency)
• Length
• Weight
• Temperature

Using the Role Play feature

This feature allows you to practice day-to-day conversations in various common settings.

1. Tap – [Role Play].
   You can choose from various common settings e.g. checking in at the airport or hotel.
2. Select a lesson.
   Select a setting and a list of lessons will be displayed.
   Select a lesson you would like to practice.
3. Practice conversation.
   A character will appear and talk to you.
   While pressing , reply to the character with an appropriate response.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.
To add a translation to Favorites

1. Tap – [Favorites].
   Favorites added from the translation history will be displayed here.
2. Tap the phrase you would like to review.
   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.

1. Tap – [Medals].
   You can earn medals by unlocking achievements, such as “Translated 10 times” or “Visited 2 countries”.
   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.

1. Tap – [Menu].
   A list of various settings for the unit is displayed.

    

   • Scroll through the list to check all of the settings available.

You can configure the following.

• Mobile Data
  Connect the unit to a mobile network.
  Mobile network settings
• Wi-Fi
  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.
  Adjusting the volume
• Brightness level
  Adjust the display brightness with the slider.
  Changing the display brightness
• Text Size
  Select from five text size.
  Changing the size of the text displayed on the unit
• Software Update
  Keep the unit up-to-date with the latest version.
  Updating the software of the unit
• Shortcut
  Place frequently used features on the Home screen.
  Creating shortcut to frequently used features on the Home screen
• Screen lock
  Toggle the lock screen on/off.
  Using the Lock Screen
• Notification settings
  Toggle notifications on/off e.g. software updates and medal alerts.
  Using the Notification feature
• Sleep Settings
  Set the amount of time your unit should wait before going to sleep. Select from 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute,
  10 minutes, or Off.
  Setting device sleep time
• 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. This is important if using the unit in China.
  Setting Region of Use (for China)
• Communication Plan
  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.
  Using the Reset feature

Mobile network settings

This section describes how to turn mobile communication on/off and how to switch SIMs.

1. Tap – [Menu] – [Mobile Data].

Turning mobile communication on/off
Tap the toggle switch to switch between [ON] and [OFF].
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 this as the SIM card to use in this setting.
NOTE
The unit supports only nano SIM cards.

Connecting to Wi-Fi

This section describes how to turn Wi-Fi communication on/off and how to connect to a Wi-Fi network.

1. Tap – [Menu] – [Wi-Fi].
2. Turning Wi-Fi communication on/off
   Tap the slide switch to switch between [ON] and [OFF].
3. 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.
4. Connecting to a hidden Wi-Fi network
   Tap [+] at the upper right of the screen and input the following information.

    

   • Network name
   • Security
   • Password

For details, contact you network administrator.

Pairing with a Bluetooth device

You can connect Bluetooth devices such as headphones or speakers.

1. Tap – [Menu] – [Bluetooth].

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]. If you tap the displayed device name, it will be paired and displayed in the [List of paired devices]. If your device does not appear on the list, tap to refresh.
Unpairing
Tap the device you want to unpair that is displayed in the [List of paired devices].
When “Would you like to disconnect from the current Bluetooth device?” pops-up, tap [OK].

Adjusting the volume

Set the volume for the source language voice or operation sound effects.

1. Tap – [Menu] and slide the handle.

Slide to the right to increase the volume, or slide to the left to decrease it.
You can also adjust the volume with the volume button on the right side of the unit.

Changing the display brightness

1. Tap – [Menu] – [Brightness level].
   Move the slider to adjust the display brightness.
   Slide to the right to increase the brightness, or slide to the left to decrease it

Changing the size of the text displayed on the unit

1. Tap – [Menu] – [Text Size].
   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.

1. Tap – [Menu] – [Software Update].
   If there is a new software update available, you can download this by selecting [Update].

To receive notifications about software updates
You can set up the device to notify you when a new software version is released.
For details, refer to “Using the Notification feature”.

Creating shortcut to frequently used features on the Home screen

You can place a shortcut for a frequently used feature at the upper right of the Home screen.

1. Tap – [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.

Using the Lock Screen

This feature locks the screen after the time set in [Sleep Settings] has elapsed.

Tap – [Menu] – [Lock Screen Settings].
Turning the lock feature on/off
Tap the toggle to switch between [ON] and [OFF].
Displaying the previously visited location and time
The previously visited location and time can be displayed while the screen is locked.
Tap [Display Clock history] to turn it [ON].
Setting the time notation (12-hour/24-hour)
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].
After switching to ON, the PIN setting screen will be displayed, so enter the 6-digit number.

Using the Notification feature

1. Tap – [Menu] – [Notifications Settings].
   You can toggle your notification settings on/off to adjust notifications for the following:

    

   • When software update is available
   • When a medal is earned

Setting device sleep time

The display turns off and saves battery power when the unit is not used for the amount of time set.

1. Tap – [Menu] – [Sleep Settings].
   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

Tap – [Menu] – [Language].
Select from the list of languages the language the device will be displayed in, and tap [OK].

Setting Region of Use (for China)

Tap – [Menu] – [Region of use].
Due to Internet restrictions in China when using Wi-Fi, select [China] and tap [OK].
When you go to other countries, revert to [Global].
A fewer number of supported languages may be displayed while [China] is selected.

Confirming your Communication Plan

1. Tap – [Menu] – [Communication Plan].
   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.

1. Tap – [Menu] – [Device/License Info].
   Aside from [Device Info], you can check information such as the [EULA].

Using the Reset feature

You can use the unit’s reset menu to do the following.

• Delete all Favorites
• Delete all translation history
• Restore the unit to factory default settings

Tap – [Menu] – [Reset].
Tap the displayed items as needed.
NOTE
The software will not revert to its initial factory state.
All Favorites or translation history will be deleted. To delete individual entries, refer to the following.
Deleting a Favorite
Deleting a previous translation

Inserting a SIM

NOTE
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.
Place a nano SIM card onto the SIM card slot, and insert it into the unit.

Troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions

This section summarizes frequently asked questions about the unit in a Q&A format.

Specifications

Contact us

For other inquiries, check out our FAQ on: www.pocketalk.net
Support:
USA: English
support@pocketalk.net
UK: English
TEL: +44 2086263655
eu-support-en@pocketalk.net
France: French
TEL: +33 172012080
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Germany: Deutsch
TEL: +49 4085568023
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Italy: Italian
TEL: +39 0230416099
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Spain: Spanish
TEL: +34 934922666
eu-support-es@pocketalk.net

FCC Statement for the USA

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2.  This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Please use this product by keeping it more than 5 mm away from your body.
FCC: 2AOJA-PTS
Sourcenext Inc.
445 Sherman Ave Ste 250, Palo Alto, CA 94028
Ph: +1 650 665 7828
support@pocketalk.net

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. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure of low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines.

FAQS

References

• User Manual