Vasco Electronics Translator 7" User manual

Vasco Translator 7”
USER MANUAL
ENGLISH

Copyright © 2019 Vasco Electronics LLC
www.vasco-electronics.com

Table of contents
1. Operation of the device 4
1.1 Function keys 5
1.2 Battery charging 5
1.3 Memory card 6
1.4 Built-in SIM card 6
1.4.1 Top-up 6
1.4.2 SIM card expiration 6
1.4.3 SIM card number 6
1.5 First start 7
2. Vasco Translator 7
2.1 Choosing the source and target languages 7
2.2. Voice recognition 8
2.3. Typing 8
2.4. Pronunciation 9
2.5. Clean 9
2.6. Menu 9
2.6.1. Translator 9
2.6.2 Photo Translator 10
2.6.3. History 12
2.6.4. Counters 12
2.6.5. Phrasebook 13
2.6.6. Conversation 13
2.6.7. Accessories 15
2.6.8. Settings 15
3. Menu 16
4. Device Settings 17
4.1 Networks 17
4.1.1 WiFi conguration 17
4.2 Device 18
4.3 Bottom bar 19
Specication 20

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1. Operation of the device
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1. Loudspeaker 2. Earphone input
3. USB 4. Cover lift 5. Volume
6. Power ON/OFF 7. Loudspeaker
8. SIM card 9. SD card 10. Camera
11. Reset

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1.1 Function keys
Power
• Device turned o: hold this key for 5 seconds to turn the device on
• Working device:
• push this key to lock the screen, push again to unlock
• push and hold the key for 2 seconds and tap“Power o”to turn the
device o
• push and hold the key for 2 seconds and tap “Reboot” to reboot
the device
• push and hold the key for 2 seconds and tap“airplane mode”to acti-
vate ight mode; ight mode disconnects GSM and WiFi; repeat the
steps to deactivate ight mode
Volume
• Working device: push up or down to increase or decrease the volume.
• You will see the following icon. Tap and hold the blue dot and swipe left
to decrease and right to increase the volume: .
1.2 Battery charging
• Plug the charger into an electric socket and the USB cable into the
device in order to charge the battery.
• The battery indicator moves to charging mode.
• The battery is fully charged after about 4 hours.
• After the battery is charged, remove the charger and the USB cable.
WARNING: Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area between 14°F
and 95°F (-10C to +35C). To charge the battery use the charger provided
by the manufacturer. Using any other charger may damage the device.

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1.3 Memory card
A memory card is provided with the device. Removing and/or damaging
the card may cause incorrect functioning of the device. In the event of dam-
aging the card, contact the seller.
1.4 Built-in SIM card
The device is equipped with an international SIM card that allows it to
work without WiFi. The built-in SIM card is pre-paid and doesn’t require
any contract.
1.4.1 Top-up
The SIM card is active and topped-up. In order to top up your account visit:
www.vasco-sim.com or contact the seller.
1.4.2 SIM card expiration
The SIM card expires after 2 years from the last use of the device. In order to
prolong this period, just use your device through a GSM network.
1.4.3 SIM card number
Your SIM card number starts with +372. You will nd the complete number
on the inner side of the box, on the protective case or under the cover of
the battery.
WARNING: Don’t bend or scratch the SIM card. It should not have any
contact with water, dust or electricity.
1.5 First start
After turning the device on, swipe left or right and choose your language.
Then, read and accept the terms of service. The language chosen will
change all the regional settings, including the language of the keyboard.
You will see the main screen of Vasco Translator. The device is now ready
to use.

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2. Vasco Translator
Vasco Translator recognizes voice and translates full sentences
into supported foreign languages. The translator pronounces the
translated text out loud. For the full list of supported languages
consult the manufacturer’s website. Vasco Translator needs a WiFi or a GSM
network in order to translate.
2.1 Choosing the source and target languages
Tap the ag to see the list of available lan-
guages. Swipe up or down to nd the language
you need. Tap the name of the language to acti-
vate it.
You can quickly switch between the
languages by tapping the flag. You
don’t need to enter the text again if you
want to see the translation in different
languages. The current text will be translated
automatically right after changing the
language.

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2.2 Voice recognition
The icon serves to enter
text using the voice recognition
function. In order to enter any spoken
text, tap the key and, after hearing a beep,
say what you want to translate in a clear,
monotonous voice, from a distance of
a foot (half a meter).
When you nish, the translation is done auto-
matically and lasts about 2 seconds.
The icon means that the voice recogni-
tion is not available for the chosen language.
Please enter the text using the keyboard.
WARNING!The quality of voice recognition may worsen in a loud
environment.
2.3 Typing
Use the text boxes to type text. Tap the top or bottom text box
to display the touch keyboard and enter a word or a sentence for
translation. Conrm the typed text with “Done”to start the translation.
You can change the keyboard language by holding“space”. In order to use
diacritics, tap and hold a letter and choose a sign.

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It is possible to enlarge the text box. To do so, tap the icon.
To close the enlargement window tap“back.
You can enter text using a hardware keyboard if available. Please see chap-
ter 2.6.7 or Vasco Keyboard user manual.
2.4 Pronunciation
Pronunciation starts automatically unless you turn it o in the application
settings or it is not available for the selected language.
Tap to listen the translation again.
The icon means that pronunciation is not available for the selected
language.
2.5 Clean
The button serves to delete all the entered text.
In order to delete single letters or words use the backspace on the keyboard.
2.6 Menu
Tap the icon or swipe the screen from left to right to display the menu
of Vasco Translator.
2.6.1 Translator
Tap « Translator » to see the Vasco Translator main screen.

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2.6.2 Photo Translator
Photo Translator allows you to recognize text from images and convert it
into an editable version.Then, the text can be then translated into a chosen
language. Tap the icon or swipe the screen from left to right to display
the menu of Vasco Translator and select Photo Translator.
Tap “Gallery”to select the text stored in device’s
memory or tap “Camera”to take a new photo.
Point the camera at the subject.
All the text should be visible on the screen.
After the camera focuses automatically, touch
the shutter icon.
Tap “Recognize text” and wait a few seconds.

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You can edit recognized text by tapping it.
Tap “Translate” to start translation.
Tap the language name in a new pop-up win-
dow to select the language and tap “Translate”.
The text will be translated to the selected lan-
guage by Vasco Translator.
The translator will also pronounce the translated
text out loud automatically.
If you decide to choose the photo from the gallery, repeat the steps.
Tap and go to “Settings”to select the recognition accuracy.

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2.6.3 History
To see or clear translation history, open the application menu and tap
« History ».
Tap the selected sentence to display it on the
main screen.
Tap and hold the line for about 1 second to
delete it.
To clear all translations, tap .
To search, tap .
To enlarge the chosen translation, tap the mag-
nifying glass icon.
2.6.4 Counters
The translation counters allow you to
control the number of translations carried out
over WiFi and GSM.
The manufacturer’s top-up allows you to trans-
late around 5,000 sentences in most of the
countries. If your translator doesn’t work and
the counter shows a number higher than 5,000,
check your balance by contacting the seller.
There are 3 counters: translations via WiFi, trans-
lations via mobile network (GSM) and the total
number of translations.
Translations via WiFi are unlimited.
To reset the selected counter, tap and
conrm by clicking « Reset counters ».

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2.6.5 Phrasebook
This is a set of the most useful phrases in traveling.
Tap the ag icons to set the language pair. You will see the list of available
languages.
• Choose the source language
• Choose the target language
Tap « search » to see the keyboard. Start typing. You will see the list of
available phrases containing letters/words you’re typing. If you don’t
see anything, it means that there is no translation available in the
phrasebook.
Tap to delete text.
Choose the phrase that interests you and tap the line with it. You will see
its translation.
Tap to listen to the translated phrase.
2.6.6 Conversation
The“Conversation”allows you to hold a conversation in a foreign language.
Tap the ags to set the language pair.
Tap « START » to begin the conversation. You
will see the icon on the bottom of the
screen.
Tap the selected ag and say what you want.
At this time, you will see the icon instead
of the ag icon.

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The translation should take about two
seconds. You will see both the recognized and
translated text on the screen.
The pronunciation starts automatically and the
icon turns into .
Tap the selected ag again to continue the
conversation.
To enlarge the chosen translation, just tap the
magnifying glass icon.
To listen to the last sentence, tap icon
again or the line with the text.
After tapping the « Back » button, the
translation will be saved automatically with a
default name - conversation languages and
date.
To rename or delete a saved conversation, tap
and hold it until the settings window shows up
on the screen.

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2.6.7 Accessories
The “accessories” menu allows you to set
up and connect devices compatible with
Vasco Translator such as Vasco scanner,
a hardware keyboard or headset.
To connect to the selected device, turn
Bluetooth on by tapping , then tap the
icon next to the device's name.
You will nd more detailed information in the
user manuals of individual accessories.
2.6.8 Settings
Translator settings
Continuous translation
This option allows you to see the process of translating while speaking.
Please note that it requires more data to translate continuously. If you do
not want to lose credit, please tick“only via WiFi or“never”.
• Always
• Only via WiFi
• Never
Text-To-Speech settings
Auto Text-To-Speech
This option allows you to hear the translated text right after the
translation.
• Enabled
• Disabled
Speech rate - This option allows you to increase or decrease the speed
of pronunciation. Swipe left to decrease or right to increase the speed.
Font size - swipe left or right to increase or decrease the font size.

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About - information about the software. You can see the version of the
device and read the terms and conditions.
3. Menu
To see the menu of Vasco Translator, tap the button in the left top
corner of the screen or in the left bottom corner of the device. You can
also display the menu by swiping the screen from left to right.
3.1 Translator – tap to launch the“Translator” application (see point 2).
3.2 Photo Translator – allows you to translate text from images .
3.3 History – allows you to look up the history of translations and
conversations (see point 2.6.3).
3.4 Counters – allow you to control the number of translations.
3.5 Phrasebook – tap to launch the “Phrasebook” application
(see point 2.6.5).
3.6 Conversation – tap to launch the “Conversation” application
(see point 2.6.6).
3.7 Converter – an application that allows you to convert units such as
currency, weight, length, pressure, etc.
Use the Unit Converter to convert currencies, length, mass, pressure, speed,
temperature and volume.
Tap the blue top bar to choose units to convert.
Enter the number in the left white box and you will see the converted num-
ber in the right box.
WARNING! The application downloads current exchange rates automati-
cally. You can enter the rate manually. In order to do so, tick the box“manual
rate entry”. The names of the units will disappear. The converter will multiply
the number from the left box by the manually entered rate. The result will be
seen in the right box.

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3.8 Calculator – an application that allows you to do basic and advanced
mathematic operations.
3.9 Camera - allows you to take a photos.
3.10 Gallery - all the pictures are saved in the Gallery.
3.11 Account Balance* - To check your account balance, nd “Account
balance” in the main menu and tap its name.
3.12 Connectivity (for advanced users only) - tap to get into the
connectivity settings.
Tap the WiFi key to get into the WiFi settings.
Tap the GSM key to get to the mobile network settings.
Tap the icon to get into the data usage settings.
Check the box to display the connectivity bar on the main screen.
3.13 Accessories - allows you to set up and connect peripherals.
3.14 Settings - tap to congure the“Translator”settings. (see point 2.6.8).
3.15 Device Settings - you can congure certain device settings here.
4. Device Settings
Tap “Menu” and “Device settings” to get into the settings of the device.
Here you can change the WiFi conguration, and change the menu lan-
guage, brightness etc.
4.1 Networks
4.1.1 WiFi conguration
Manage your WiFi networks here.
If you see“WiFi is disabled”, tap the WiFi icon on the bottom of the screen. If
WiFi is active, the icon is green and you will see the list of available networks.
* Available in dierent model versions.

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Tap the name of the network to connect to it.
Padlock – this icon means that the network is secured with a password. If
you have the password, tap the name of the network and enter the pass-
word. Then, tap “ok” and use the device. If you don’t know the password,
contact the network provider.
Range – the green bars show the signal strength. The more green bars, the
stronger the signal is.
Name – tap the name of the network to connect to it.
WARNING: A network without a padlock means that this network is
open. You don’t need any password to connect to it. Please note, that
some open networks require additional actions to be taken such as
logging in or accepting its terms and conditions.
4.2 Device
Application language
Change the language of the menu. This will also change the regional set-
tings such as the language of the keyboard and the default languages.
Brightness - Adjust the screen brightness manually or automatically.
Auto-rotate screen - Turn on/o screen autorotation.
Automatic unattended updates - Turn on/o automatic background
updates.
Check for updates - If a new version of the software is available, you will see
information about it after tapping “Check for updates”. In order to update
the device, download and install the application, tap “OK” and reboot the
device. If there are no new updates you will see“No new updates”. If you see
“Device not registered”, please contact the seller.

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WARNING: You need a WiFi connection in order to download system
updates.
About - information about the software. You can see the version of the
device and read the terms and conditions.
4.3 Bottom bar
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Englisch
Arabisch
Bulgarisch
Tschechisch
Dänisch
Estnisch
Finnisch
Französisch
Griechisch
Hebräisch
Spanisch
Niederländisch
Japanisch
Litauisch
Deutsch
Norwegisch
Sprechen SprechenAussprache
vielleicht morgen
not today
Du willst ins Kino gehen
you want to go to
the cinema
nicht heute
maybe tomorrow
Kamera Galerie
Battery status
The icon shows the current battery status.
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Englisch
Arabisch
Bulgarisch
Tschechisch
Dänisch
Estnisch
Finnisch
Französisch
Griechisch
Hebräisch
Spanisch
Niederländisch
Japanisch
Litauisch
Deutsch
Norwegisch
Sprechen SprechenAussprache
vielleicht morgen
not today
Du willst ins Kino gehen
you want to go to
the cinema
nicht heute
maybe tomorrow
Kamera Galerie
WiFi
Turn the WiFi connection on/o. The WiFi connection is active if the icon
is green. Tap and hold the icon to see the available WiFi networks.
It is NOT recommended to use a WiFi connection AND a GSM network at
the same time.
Sprechen Aussprache Löschen
Sprechen Aussprache Löschen
Sprechen Aussprache Löschen
Sprechen Aussprache Löschen
Sprechen Aussprache Löschen
Sprechen Aussprache Löschen
Sprechen Aussprache Löschen
Sprechen Aussprache Löschen
Englisch
Arabisch
Bulgarisch
Tschechisch
Dänisch
Estnisch
Finnisch
Französisch
Griechisch
Hebräisch
Spanisch
Niederländisch
Japanisch
Litauisch
Deutsch
Norwegisch
Sprechen SprechenAussprache
vielleicht morgen
not today
Du willst ins Kino gehen
you want to go to
the cinema
nicht heute
maybe tomorrow
Kamera Galerie
GSM
The icon shows the strength of the network signal.
DATA
Turn on the data connection by pressing and holding the DATA icon for a
few seconds. The data connection is active when the icon is ashing green.

VTNP7-190102
Specication
Display 7”IPS, 1024x600 pxls
Processor MT8321, 4x 1.3 GHz
RAM 1 GB, DDR3
ROM 8 GB
3G modem Yes
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Battery 2800 mAh, lithium-ionium
Size 7.45 x 4.3 x 0.44 in
(189 x 109 x 11 mm)
Weight 0.62 Ib (279 g)
Earphone input Mini Jack (3.5 mm)
USB Micro USB
SD card slot Micro SD (up to 32GB)
Camera Front: 2 Mpx, Rear: 5 Mpx