Vasco Translator 5 User manual

Vasco Translator 5”

USER MANUAL

ENGLISH

www.vasco-electronics.com

Table of contents

1. Operation of the device 4

1.1 Function keys 5

1.2 Battery charging 6

1.3 Memory card 6

1.4 In-built SIM card 6

1.4.1. Top-up 6

1.4.2. SIM card expiration 7

1.4.3. SIM card number 7

1.5 First start 7

2. Vasco Translator 7

2.1 Choosing the source and target languages 8

2.2. Voice recognition 8

2.3. Typing 9

2.4. Pronunciation 9

2.5. Clean 10

2.6. Menu 10

2.6.1 Translator 10

2.6.2 History 10

2.6.3 Counters 11

2.6.4 Phrasebook 11

2.6.5 Conversation 12

2.6.6 Accessories 13

2.6.7 Settings 14

3. Menu 14

4. Device Settings 16

4.1. Networks 16

4.2.1 WiFi conguration 16

4.2.2 Change the network operator manually 17

4.2 Device 18

4.3. Bottom bar 19

Specication 20

1. Operation of the device

3 7 4

1 2

10 11

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. Menu,

11. Back

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 block the screen, push again to unblock

• 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

• push and hold the key for 2 seconds and tap to activate silent

mode, all the sounds will be turned o

• push and hold the key for 2 seconds and tap to turn o the

sound but turn on vibration

• push and hold the key for 2 seconds and tap to turn all the

sounds on

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: .

The menu button is located in the left bottom corner of the device. Tap it

to see the menu of the device.

Back

The back button is located in the right bottom corner of the device. Tap it

to get back to the previous screen.

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.

1.3 Memory card

The device is provided with a memory card. 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 In-built SIM card

The device is equipped with an international SIM card that allows it to

work without WiFi. The in-built 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 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, choose your language. Then, read and accept

the terms of service. The language chosen will change all the regional set-

tings, including the language of the keyboard.

You will see the main screen of Vasco Translator. The device is now ready

to use.

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

languages. Swipe up or down to nd the

language you need. Tap the name of the

language to activate 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 dierent

languages.The current text will be translated

automatically right after changing the

language.

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

automatically and lasts about 2 seconds.

The icon means that the voice rec-

ognition 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. Confirm 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.

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 chapter 1.6.6 or Vasco Keyboard user manual.

2.4 Pronunciation

The 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.

2.6.2 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

magnifying glass icon.

2.6.3 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

translate 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 contact-

ing the seller.

There are 3 counters: translations via WiFi,

translations via mobile network (GSM) and

the total number of translations.

Translations via WiFi are unlimited.

To reset selected counter, tap and

conrm by clicking « Reset counters ».

2.6.4 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.

2.6.5 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.

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 language and

date.

To rename or delete a saved conversation,

tap and hold it until the settings window

shows up on the screen.

2.6.6 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.

2.6.7 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 con-

tinuously. 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.

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 History – allows you to look up the history of translations and

conversations (see point 2.6.2).

3.3 Counters – allow you to control the number of translations.

3.4 Phrasebook – tap to launch the “Phrasebook” application

(see point 2.6.4).

3.5 Conversation – tap to launch the “Conversation” application

(see point 2.6.5).

3.6 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

number in the right box.

WARNING! The application downloads current exchange rates auto-

matically. 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.

3.7 Calculator – an application that allows you to do basic and

advanced mathematic operations.

3.8 Camera - allows you to take a photos.

3.9 Gallery - all the pictures are saved in the Gallery.

3.10 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.

3.11 Accessories - allows you to set up and connect peripherals.

3.12 Settings - tap to congure the “Translator” settings. (see

point 2.6.7).

3.13 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 de-

vice. Here you can change the WiFi conguration, and change the

menu language, brightness etc.

4.1 Networks

4.2.1 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.

Tap the name of the network to connect to it.

Padlock – this icon means that the network is secured with a pass-

word. If you have the password, tap the name of the network and

enter the password. 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 net-

work is open. You don’t need any password to connect to it.

Please note, that some open networks require additional ac-

tions to be taken such as logging in or accepting its terms and

conditions. It’s not possible to use such a network.

4.2.2 Change the network operator manually

This function allows you to connect with a chosen GSM network op-

erator in the country you’re in.

• Make sure you have a WiFi or GSM connection.

• Choose the continent you’re in, e.g., Europe.

• Choose the country, you’re in, e.g., France.

• You will see the list of the preferred operators in this country.

• Tap“Choose a network operator”, read the information and con-

rm by tapping “Yes”.

• The device will look for available GSM networks. Choose the one

you saw on the list and tap its name in order to connect to it.

• The device will register in the chosen network.

Done. You can now use the device.

WARNING: If the device goes out of range of the preferred

operator, it will not connect to any other network automatical-

ly. Repeat the steps and tap “Select automatically” in order to

get back to the previous settings.

4.2 Device

Application language

Change the language of the menu. This will also change the regional

settings 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 back-

ground 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 con-

tact the seller.

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

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

Battery status

The icon shows the current battery status.

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

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 net-

work at the same time.

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.

VTLSIS171114

Specication

Display IPS G+F 5”, HD 1280 x 720 pxls

Processor CPU: 64-bit QuadCore CPU

MediaTek MTK6735P 1.0GHz

RAM 1 GB, LPDDR3

ROM 8 GB

3G modem Yes

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Battery 2200 mAh

Size 2.83 x 5.69 x 0.32 in

(71.7 x 144.3 x 8.0 mm)

Weight 0.32 lb (143 g)

Earphone input Mini Jack (3.5 mm)

USB Micro USB

SD card slot Micro SD (up to 32GB)

Camera Rear: 5.0 MP, Front: 2.0 MP

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