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1. TLX User Manual OTHER CAPABILITIES Google Play ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX allows you to browse and download music magazines books movies television programs and applications that were published through Google If you don t have a Google account you can also create one Using the 2 Way Radio Installing the 2 Way Radio Antenna The 2 Way Radio function is designed to operate with an antenna You must install the antenna before using the 2 Way Radio Do not install the antenna if you only need GSM or CDMA cellular networking The device is equipped with a built in antenna for this purpose e Open the antenna cover Screw the antenna on the connector Setting up Parameters e Launch the 2 Way Radio application e Select the check box in the top row to enable country selection e Tapthe Area button and select your country or region e Tapthe CH button and select a channel e Tapthe CTCSS button and select one of the available levels For example select 0 e Tap the SQ button and select a noise cancelation level It is recommended that you select 7 e Tap the OK button to save settings Note Make sure the device of your interlocutor has the same 2 Way Radio settings To communicate all radios in your group must be set to the same channel and CTCSS code e Tap the Power On button to turn the radio on You can also configure the 2 Way Radio manually To do this select the check box in the second row an2. You are now the owner of one of the most advanced and durable electronic devices ever produced for translation purposes and language studies SS Talking Dictionary SS V Voice input of text SSS KS Voice translator SS Picture translator te Audio PhraseBook with speech recognition Ss V Foreign language course Language Teacher a Language Learning System V SS V U Learn a hands free eyes free Language Learning System SpeedReading course Picture Dictionary for 39 languages Universal Translator Text Translator SS KS SS KS Reading text aloud 9 Games Installing of third party applications compatible with Android OS SS V SS v Support for 2G and 3G cellular networks 2 SIM cards SIM amp UIM supported World emergency numbers SS SS Rear camera 8 Mp Front camera 0 3 Mp for video conversations SS V Laser pointer flashlight SS 2 Way Radio up to 10 km range in open space SS Alarm clock SS S microUSB port headset jack 3 5 mm SS V microSD slot for up to 32 GB cards SS V Li Polymer rechargeable battery 3800 mAh e KS Dustproof and waterproof design The functionality of a particular model depends on the set of languages included and it may partially differ from the device description in this manual For mor
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4. Translation application allows you to e translate texts to and from any of over 64 languages e use the voice input instead of typing 17 ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX User Manual e listen to the pronunciation of translations e transcribe translations in the Latin script for languages that are not based on the Latin alphabet for example Chinese Japanese etc e paste the translation into another application such as Email Skype Messaging Photo Translation The process involves the following steps e slide your finger on the screen to adjust the image area e capture the image e recognize the text from the image use the recognized text in an application for example Text Translation which is available offline by using the built in translation system Audio Phrasebook ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX substitutes for an interpreter in standard situations such as registering at a hotel shopping visiting bank etc You simply choose the appropriate phrase and the device will pronounce its translation For easy reference the phrases are arranged by topics Basics Traveling Hotel Local transport Sightseeing Bank Communication means In the restaurant Food Drinks Shopping Repairs Laundry Sport Leisure Health Drugstore Beauty care Calling for police All topics contain a number of subtopics 18 ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX User Manual e To change subtopic tap the current subtopic name You will see
5. entries list tap and then select User dictionary e Tap You will see the Add user word window e Type your word or expression and its translation Specify the part of speech e Tap Aad to save your entry You might want to delete user entries Open the User dictionary e To delete the selected entry tap on the toolbar e Todelete all entries tap EA Specialized Dictionaries This feature allows you to attach specialized dictionaries to the main Dictionary The following specialized dictionaries are available with the English Russian dictionary Business Financial Law Medical Oil Telecommunication amp Specialized dictionaries are not available for some languages 24 ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX User Manual Computers Telecom Specialized dictionaries available with the German Russian dictionary Business Law Medical Telecommunication Computers Telecom Open the Dictionary e Tap You will see the application menu e Inthe application menu tap More and then choose the Select dictionaries command e Select the desired dictionaries by tapping on the respective check boxes e Tap OK Settings You can hide slang words or phrases contained in the dictionary To disable Slang Lock please use this password showslan e Inthe application menu tap More and then select Settings e Tap the Hide slang check box Parts of Speech Gender Labels Abbreviations Translations or definitio
6. the subtopics list Select the desired subtopic x N e To change the translation direction tap amp and then tap at the top of the screen e To listen to the pronunciation of the phrase or its translation tap the amp icon Some of the phrases have changeable parts These are underlined For example when viewing the phrase How frequent are the flights you can tap the flights and change it to trains The phrase translation will change accordingly To open the respective menu hold your finger down on the phrase within 1 2 seconds Categories Useful Words and You May Hear In the Useful Words section the application shows useful words and speech patterns pertaining to the topic if available e Inthe subtopics list select You may hear to view a list of possible replies you may hear from your interlocutor Learning The Learning subsection is built into Audio Phrasebook to help you learn phrases pertaining to the topic e Listen to the pronunciation of the phrase e When training use the following on screen buttons Got it and Next phrase Finding Phrases With the Search command you will find a phrase in no time e Tap Q You may input a whole phrase for example Thank you or a single word thank Speech Recognition The Audio PhraseBook application features speech recognition functionality Open the desired topic You will see the list of its phrases e Tap and hold the microphone icon LJ S
7. ACO SpeechGuard TLX features a highly efficient text translation program 16 ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX User Manual e Enter the text for translation The translation will be shown on the lower section of the screen automatically Use the application menu to access the application settings and to listen to the pronunciation of the source text or its translation e The translation direction can be changed in the application menu e To activate the application menu tap ES Switch the translation direction 1 Translate the text Translate Clear the text area EE Swap the source and translation fields Reverse Translation Speak the source text Say Open a menu of additional commands and options Say Speak the translation Translate in Dictionary look up the current word with the insertion point in the Dictionary Explain look up the current word in the English Dictionary PhotoText use Photo Translation Settings Start translation automatically no need to use the Translate button Hide the toolbar tap to activate it Use online services if possible Voice Translation This application encompasses over 64 languages with cross language translation functionality The ability to pronounce phrases and their translations is implemented for most of these languages e Use the 8 button for the voice input of words and phrases e To activate the application menu tap The Voice
8. CCTACO ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX TWO WAY RADIO LANGUAGE LEARNING SYSTEM amp DURABLE SMARTPHONE USER MANUAL ENG More manuals are available at www ectaco com support manuals ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX User Manual ECTACO Inc assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this manual ECTACO Inc assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of this product ECTACO Inc assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction repairs or battery replacement Be sure to back up all important data on other media to avoid data loss The contents of this manual as well as software functionality are subject to change without prior notice No part of this manual shall be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without permission from ECTACO Inc jetBook SpeechGuard iTRAVL Partner Language Teacher Lingvobit LingvoCompass Audio PhraseBook Vector Ultima U Learn and MorphoFinder are trademarks of ECTACO Inc Android is a registered trademark of Google Inc The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners 1990 2013 ECTACO Inc New York USA All rights reserved ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX User Manual CO
9. NG RUS B 5 Voice Photo Translator Translator Translator amp A Universal Navigation Translator EL O People Skype 2 Way Radio 9 Camera Gallery Music PhraseBook e Favorites Ce Just at the bottom of the screen notice the Favorites tray The application icons you keep in the Favorites tray remain visible on every section of the Home Screen e To see additional Favorites screens swipe your finger quickly left or right on the Favorites When in the Home Screen tap the desired application name The application will then open e close an application use the gt key In some applications you will need to tap and then select the Exit or Close command in the application menu e You can organize your applications with folders To make a new folder on your Home Screen use your finger to stack one application on top of another e Torename a folder tap its name In certain applications such as QuickPic you can zoom in and out by placing two fingers on the screen at once and pinching them together to zoom out or spreading them apart to zoom in Additionally in some applications you can double tap the screen to change zoom level The status bar which appears at the top of the screen shows the time Wi Fi signal strength battery status and other information It also displays notification icons Scrolling is used when the contents do not all fit on the screen To scroll thr
10. NTENTS INTRODUC TION 5 gllelallfepj i um 5 Notes and Caulloli9 oec bue avia se bein beneath nee 6 E mrt PR EP 6 GENERAL DESCRIPTION we sicut unu ua anu uua Cun au ric i rt 7 General dos D 7 USB port and Headset aa aaia 9 Installing microSD SIM and 5 9 UD VV Me ue M 9 Making Telephone Calls esses 10 IRC Y DO A P 10 m 11 T rning the Device OM aee caute tid teas Cadena 11 Display and Main IMelbbb aliens 12 On screen KEV DOAN x ecce deno p mapu iius 14 Applicaton 14 Context MENU 14 ASIC EOIUNO cecadeoncncdasvenesacantcconsecuttcast cass qe 15 Notllicallons PANG belU onec 15 Pronunciation of Words and 9 5 16 VOCO TED osse au tet eos ada a a 16 PEYCOMIMUMICAHON a 16 TRANSLATION AID amp LANGUAGE STUDIES 16 Translator ee eee ae 16 Voice Translation lseeeessseessesesseeeen nennen nnns 17 sine terzo 18 Audio Phrasebook
11. age 35 Display and Main Menu ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX features a large size touch screen 800x480 pixels with a responsive and efficient graphical interface The Home Screen consists of five sections which visually organize access to the ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX applications e Todisplay the Home Screen turn the device on and or exit the currently running application You can also navigate to the Home Screen by tapping The Home Screen consists of five sections One of the sections is not filled out it provides space for applications widgets and other items you may wish to add e To open the desired item tap it on the Home Screen Touch and hold an empty location on the Home Screen to choose different wallpaper To remove an item use your finger to press and hold the item and then select Remove in the menu that appears The contents of the Home Screen depend on product model e To move between sections swipe your finger left or right e To view all your applications and widgets tap the icon at the bottom of the screen Select APPS or WIDGETS at the upper left of the screen To return to the sections view tap ao You can add an item to the Home Screen e tapthe icon at the bottom of the screen e hold your finger down on the chosen item and then drag it to the desired place on the Home Screen 12 ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX User Manual 3 Foreign Languages amp Communication 38 11 15 PM E
12. ay your phrase and then release LJ If the phrase is on the list the highlight will move to it User Topic The option allowing you to add new phrases is a very useful feature expanding the device phrase bank You can add frequently used phrases from other sections of Audio PhraseBook you can also type your personal phrases with their translations The User Topic includes the ability to edit phrases and translations 19 E CTACO SpeechGuard TLX Note Before you use the User Topic select the appropriate translation direction in Audio PhraseBook For example phrases that you added to this section in the Spanish English direction will not appear when you change it to English Spanish Later if you open the User Topic and don t see the phrases you added try changing the translation direction Adding Arbitrary Phrases To open the User Topic tap the icon at the bottom of the screen Tap the icon Enter your phrase and its translation Tap and hold the icon Say your phrase and then release A Record the phrase translation in the same way Tap the icon Your phrase and its translation will be added to the User Topic Adding Phrases from Other Sections Open the desired section in Audio PhraseBook set the appropriate translation direction and select the phrase Tap the icon Tap the vA icon to confirm that you want to add the phrase Tap the icon You will see the phrase you have added To exit
13. bet e Listen to the alphabet Select the desired letter s icon to listen to its pronunciation again e Listen to the sample words by selecting the appropriate on screen keys Words You will see words illustrated by pictures Each word will be announced by voice e Follow the instructions announced and try to memorize the words Phrases The phrases will be displayed and pronounced line by line Some of the phrases have changeable parts These are underlined e Follow the instructions announced and try to memorize the phrases Dialogs e Listen to the dialogs and master your pronunciation skills Having your language courses in a digital format means you can learn a foreign language practically anywhere even in your car This application will help you enlarge your vocabulary quickly and have you speaking a foreign language in no time e Launch the application and follow the instructions announced e Tap to activate the application menu e To start learning from the beginning tap Restart e resume practicing from where you left off tap Continue e jump to the next topic tap Next e Inthe application menu tap the amp icon to go to the application settings Sleep Mode does not require any feedback from you during the course and allows you to memorize words and phrases when you are unable or do not want to speak 28 ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX User Manual The Screen timeout lock option is designed to pr
14. chGuard TLX User Manual s ictionary ENG gt SPA guidebook guidebook Do you have a guidebook in English I would like to buy a guidebook guided guided missile guideline guiding Direction Explain Search 2 History User dictionary The commands assigned to the application menu buttons are listed below Lu Change the translation direction For example English to Spanish or Spanish to English amp Get the definition of the selected English word A Search The search function allows you to find words expressions or letter combinations in the dictionary History Show the list of the words you recently viewed User Dictionary eme More Go to Select dictionaries and Settings Specialized dictionaries are not available for some languages 23 ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX User Manual guidebook gardbuk n gu a de turista f gu a in X es Do you have a guidebook in English phr Tiene una gu a en ingl s See also guidebook would like to buy a guidebook phr Quisiera comprar una gu a See also guidebook e When viewing entries tap to activate the menu k i return go to the previous entry y go to the next entry User Dictionary ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX allows you to create your own vocabulary which automatically links to the Dictionary When in the
15. d then enter the frequency value manually Below is an example of settings e Set TFV and RFV frequencies to 462 7 MHz or any other frequency allowed for this purpose in the host country 33 ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX User Manual e Set RX CT to 0 e Set SQto 7 e Tap the OK button to save settings Talking and Listening e To talk press and hold the Push to Talk button see General View on page 7 e Tolisten release the Push to Talk button Use the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons to adjust the volume e When you have finished using the 2 Way Radio function tap the Power Off button For best results and to ensure that you can fully employ all of the diverse features of your ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX it is recommended that you thoroughly familiarize yourself with the device settings The following are descriptions of some of the most important settings The application has an intuitive interface the options are provided with helpful explanations in numerous languages e Ifthe Home Screen the screen with application icons is not displayed tap gt e When the Home Screen is displayed tap and then select System settings in the menu that appears You will see the Settings list Wireless amp networks Wi Fi An Internet connection is required for working with applications that are based on the Internet resources ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX connects to the Internet through radio waves by using 2G 2 5G and 3G mobi
16. de an error the word will be replaced with If you have guessed the word the card will be set apart If you guess wrong or select the Skip button the card will remain in the set and will be displayed later The number of unlearned cards in a set is recorded for each game This information is displayed on the screen For example Words left 10 means you have 10 cards to be learned When you have finished a set the Current set is finished Start over message will be shown e Select Yes to reset the statistics and go to the first question in the current set e Toactivate the application menu tap The commands are described on page 31 Learning Settings This application enables you to create new sets of user entries The database created can be used in the following applications Pockets Translation Test Spell It Right and Linguistic FlashCards e Tap New Set The Name window will appear e Tap Q to specify the translation direction e Specify the set name and then tap OK To add or edit entries please follow the steps below e Select the desired set and then select the Add user word command e n the window that appears enter your information in every field as desired You can add a picture to the word as described on page 31 e To edit an entry just tap it To save changes tap OK e Todelete an entry hold the stylus down on it In the menu that appears tap Delete user word 32 ECTACO SpeechGuard
17. drop to or will remain in the lower pocket if it is already there The bottommost line of the screen displays the number of cards left in the pocket e Toactivate the application menu tap See page 31 Linguistic FlashCards The face of a card shows the source word translation or definition and the reverse side shows the source word The player browses the cards and whenever necessary uses a hint The goal is to learn all the cards in the set The number of unlearned cards in a set is recorded for each game This information is displayed on the screen For example Words left 10 means you have 10 cards to be learned e f necessary change the source language by tapping Q The source language should be your native tongue e Select the desired topic and then tap the desired set name The game will begin e Select the Drop button to set a card apart e Togoto the next card tap Skip 30 ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX User Manual e Select the SHOW TRANSLATION message to see the target word e Toactivate the application menu tap Commana Function Speak the source word Say translation Speak the translation Look up the current word in the Dictionary Look up the current word in the English Dictionary Reset statistics Reset statistics for the current set Adding a picture to a word Adding a picture can help you remember the word e When the desired word is displayed tap the C button to take a pictur
18. e Spell It Right In this game the focus is on the correct spelling of words The program displays the cards one by one with the target word hidden This game is similar to FlashCards but this time you should type the word yourself As in all other games you can view the target word at any time e f necessary change the source language by tapping Q The source language should be your native tongue e Select the desired topic and then tap the desired set name The game will begin e Type the correct target word in the text input field and then tap Done If you enter the word incorrectly the corresponding message will be shown Just try again e Select Skip to go to the next card e Select the SHOW TRANSLATION message to see the target word e Toactivate the application menu tap The commands are described on page 31 Translation Test In this game you should choose the word which best corresponds to the given description You will be offered four choices and you should select the correct one If your choice is incorrect you will be prompted to answer the given question later 31 ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX User Manual e f necessary change the source language by tapping The source language should be your native tongue e Select the desired topic and then tap the desired set name The game will begin e The word description and four answer choices will be displayed Select the correct one If you have ma
19. e information about a particular model please visit our Web site at www ectaco com ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX User Manual The device is powered by a rechargeable battery AC DC adapter or a PC via USB cable Notes and Cautions Road safety comes first Always keep your hands free to operate the vehicle while driving When using the laser pointer LASER RADIATION AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM CLASS 2 LASER Sensitive locations such as hospitals and airplanes may have restrictions on use of radio transmitting equipment to avoid radio interference If you are listening to music or otherwise using your ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX but do not want to make or receive calls switch the Airplane mode on under Settings Wireless amp networks More When using this device obey local laws and respect local customs privacy and legitimate rights of others including copyrights The built in GPS receiver is on the left side in the interior of the device see General View on page 7 When using the GPS function do not block this part of the device Maintenance To achieve optimum waterproof properties follow the guidelines below e Do not open the battery cover when the device is wet e Make sure the battery cover and micro USB slot cover are fixed properly e Even though the 2 Way Radio antenna connector is made durable and water resistant keep the plastic cap in place whe
20. e icon To end a call in progress tap the End Call icon at the bottom of the screen Keyboard Messaging with GPS coordinates and instant call to pre programmed phone numbers configured in Settings Emergency rescue ET function may vary depending on the application Push to Talk When using the 2 Way Radio function press this key to speak 10 ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX User Manual Volume up Adjust the volume Camera button Activate camera Take a picture Back Close application and go to the Home Screen Cancel M Show or hide the application menu When in the Home Screen enu press this key to activate the system menu S Search In the search window enter the desired word or title you earch want to find T Switch to the Home Screen Press and hold show recently used applications ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX is powered by a special Li Polymer rechargeable battery When the battery becomes low a warning message will be displayed To restore full functionality of the device recharge the battery as soon as possible The battery compartment is located on the back of the device and is covered with a plastic cover To open the battery compartment unscrew six screws holding the battery compartment cover How to Recharge the Battery Only a special charger may be used with your ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX Use of an inappropriate external power supply may cause failure of the device and will void the
21. ences ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX speaks Dictionary and PhraseBook entries out loud with a real human voice e To hear the word or phrase pronounced tap the icon In the Text Translation and Voice Translation applications the device employs the TTS Text to Speech technology which allows you to listen to the pronunciation of text Voice Input Voice input is an experimental feature that uses the speech recognition service provided by Google You must have an Internet connection to use this feature You can enter text by speaking in the Voice Translation and Google Search applications e Place the cursor in the text input field e Tapthe microphone icon on the screen e When prompted to speak say your word or phrase PC Communication You need to install the appropriate USB driver to connect ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX to a Windows powered computer Please check product description on our Web site at www ectaco com e Ensure the microSD card is installed into the device e Turn the device on e Connect the device to your PC using the supplied USB cable Please wait while your PC detects the device e Navigate to the newly detected removable disk on your PC to browse through the files stored on the microSD card Note Always back up your important data Neither the manufacturer nor the dealers assume any responsibility for lost or corrupted data TRANSLATION AID amp LANGUAGE STUDIES Text Translation ECT
22. event the device from going into a sleep state It keeps the display turned on during the course and ensures that your ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX stays awake With the Autostart option enabled the course starts automatically after you have launched the U Learn application Vocabulary Builder ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX offers you an educational game Vocabulary Builder that will improve your spelling skills and enhance your personal vocabulary in an easy and fascinating way If you guess a letter correctly it will appear in place of in the word The number displayed shows the number of tries remaining e Tap to hear the hidden word counts as one try Settings e Tap to activate the application menu e Tap the amp button Game Level set the difficulty level Beginner Intermediate or Advanced Slang Lock hide slang words To disable Slang Lock please use this password showslan Linguistic Crossword The Linguistic Crossword application is a fascinating puzzle The goal is to fill all the rows and columns with correct words You will have the word translation as a clue e Tapa column or row You will see the word translation e Type the correct word e Tap to activate the application menu which has the following commands Say Say translation Translate Explain Reveal word Show letter SpeedReading Course The SpeedReading Course presented in this device will train you to read more effic
23. hin dictionary is performed as described in the Dictionary section on page 22 Picture Dictionary The Picture Dictionary application displays pictures of related words and provides translations and human voice pronunciation in 39 languages For easy references the words are arranged by topics The words are listed on the left side of the screen with their translations on the right side e change topic tap the current topic name that is shown above the word list You will see the topics list Select the desired topic e Tochange subtopic tap the current subtopic name You will see the subtopics list in a drop down bar Select the desired subtopic 26 ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX User Manual e To listen to the pronunciation of any word or translation use the buttons at the bottom of the screen e Toactivate the search mode tap and then tap in the menu that appears In this application you can view definitions of English words To do this follow the steps below e Set the source language to English e Look for the desired word The English definition of the selected word will be shown below the picture at the right of the screen Settings e Tap to activate the application menu e Tap the amp icon to go to the application settings e Tap the flags to see the list of available languages Select the desired source and or target language e Specify the Widget update interval 15 minutes 30 minutes 1 hour 6 hou
24. icrophone taking your normal speaking volume into consideration 3 Do not say unrelated words or phrases into the microphone 4 Try to say phrases distinctly and plainly without clipping syllables 5 Avoid carelessness in pronunciation smacking of lips loudly inhaling or exhaling mumbling interruptions repetitions etc Universal Translator Universal Translator is an application combining over 180 languages with cross language translation functionality e To translate a word enter it from the on screen keyboard e Navigation within the application is performed as described in the Dictionary section on page 22 How to Set the Desired Language Pair e Tap to activate the application menu Tap the amp icon e Select the desired source and or target language ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX speaks dictionary entries out loud with a real human voice in English and other languages These entries are marked with a special icon e Tolisten to the pronunciation of the word or phrase tap User Dictionary e Inthe application settings enable User Dictionary For certain languages you can find records shown in the list of entries in gray e Tap the desired entry and then add your translation ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX contains an electronic dictionary that speaks entries out loud with a real human voice e find the selected word in the dictionary enter it from the on screen keyboard 22 ECTACO Spee
25. iently productively and much faster than ever before The course comprises four levels Beginner Intermediate Advanced and Master e Select the desired level e Select Training Exercises Testing or Statistics 29 ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX User Manual This is a traditional game targeting in depth word learning In this game the same cards as those used in the FlashCards game are divided into 4 groups 4 pockets At the beginning of the game all cards are located in the first pocket You turn the cards one by one and if you know the hidden word put the card in the second pocket Keep browsing until all the cards from the first pocket are moved to the second pocket At the second stage you move the cards to the third pocket and again if you know the hidden word put the card in the next pocket The game continues until all cards are moved to the fourth pocket and memorized You will direct most of your effort at learning difficult words while simple words will shortly jump to the fourth pocket e f necessary change the source language by tapping Q The source language should be your native tongue e Select the desired topic and then tap the desired set name e Tap on the first pocket The first card from those stored in the selected pocket will be displayed e Select Got It if you know the hidden word The card will be moved to the upper pocket e f you do not know the target word select Forgot and the card will
26. ifications to the user dictionary and modifications to the keyboard settings Language Pair The Language Pair setting defines which languages are available in bilingual applications such as Dictionary and PhraseBook For example if you want to use the English Italian Dictionary select the English Italian language pair System Date amp time Adjust the current date and time The American 12 hour time format can be changed to the 24 hour format e Tap the Set date field and set the date e Tap the Set time field and set the time e Tap the Select time zone field and select the correct time zone This setting is used in multilanguage models 35 ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX User Manual Allow installing third party applications e Inthe Settings application select Security e Select the Unknown sources check box Note We recommend that you only install applications from trusted authorized sources such as the website of the official supplier Revision 3 36
27. le networks as well as Wi Fi technology e Select Wireless amp networks e Make sure that Wi Fi is switched on If necessary tap the Wi Fi switch wit Settings WIRELESS amp NETWORKS Wi Fi Nemes Wi Fi switch 4 Data e Tap Wi Fi and either add a network or select an available network that is listed e Specify the settings as needed and establish connection to a wireless network 34 ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX User Manual e To modify a network s settings hold your finger down on the network name for a second Device Display Brightness Adjusts how bright the backlight is on the device For the longest battery life between charges use the dimmest comfortable brightness Alternatively you can use the Automatic brightness feature Auto rotate screen Check to automatically switch the orientation of the screen as you turn the device sideways or upright Device Apps Manage your applications You can uninstall applications you don t need anymore Personal Security Location services Assisted GPS A GPS is a network service that sends you GPS data improving the speed and accuracy of the positioning You can also enable Google s location service and GPS EPO assistance to speed up GPS positioning Personal Security Screen lock e Select the desired screen lock mode None Slide Pattern PIN or Password Personal Language amp input Here you can change the interface language make mod
28. listen to a phrase as recorded by a native foreign language speaker and then pronounce it by yourself The device then compares the phrase you have spoken with the prerecorded sample helping you to improve your pronunciation e Select the desired topic and subtopic e f necessary change the source language The source language should be your native tongue e Select the desired phrase e To hear the phrase translation pronounced tap the amp icon in the translation area e Repeat this several times until you learn the correct pronunciation e Change the translation direction e Tap and hold the icon e Say the newly learned phrase into the microphone Position your mouth near the built in microphone at a distance of 3 6 inches 8 15 cm The phrase you have said in the foreign language will be compared to the model pronunciation If you have pronounced the phrase correctly the device will recognize it and then show or pronounce its translation in your native language If the device does not recognize you simply repeat the above steps The accuracy of speech recognition depends on the level of external noise It is best to ensure silence in the room where you practice your pronunciation To achieve the best results please consider the following 21 ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX User Manual 1 Ensure the room is relatively quiet 2 Choose an optimum distance of 3 6 inches 8 15 cm from the built in m
29. n not using the antenna e Do not use the device in hot water e fthe device has been exposed to salt water rinse it in fresh water The device must be wiped dry carefully after it has been rinsed e Do not use a dryer with this device Let it dry in a natural way e Make sure there are no any extraneous items in the battery compartment e Never charge the device when the connectors or terminals are wet or damp e Before detaching the battery cover the device must be wiped dry e Do not use chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the device ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX User Manual GENERAL DESCRIPTION General View Front Panel 2 Way Radio Sensors 2 JSS SOS e ET 9 e Volume Up e Volume Down Push to Talk e receiver 9 button Menu sy Search Back e gt Home SpeechGuard DS Built in microphone micro USB port Headset jack ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX User Manual Back Panel Flashlight A ox Ga Rear ARS Loudspeaker camera gt D D attery cover q id 17 gt CI 3 ARARA _ AN uu CN DU ie ME QD rem PS SSN X Battery Compartment Battery compartment terminals microSD ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX User Manual USB port and Headset Jack The micro USB port and 3 5 mm headset jack are protected with a plastic c
30. ns of a headword are shown with their parts of speech Nouns may be marked with gender and number labels AUX auxiliary PREF prefix MF masculine or feminine NFPL neuter or feminine plural masculine or feminine plural NPL neuter plural MN masculine or neuter PL plural 25 ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX User Manual Certain words and expressions in the dictionary may be marked with specific abbreviations in English and other languages anat anatomy fin finance bact bacteriology jur law biochem biochemistry mech mechanics biol biology med medicine bot botany opt optics chem chemistry pharm pharmacy comm commerce physiol physiology comp computers psychol psychology econ economics stomat stomatology el electrical vet veterinary Pronunciation of Words and Sentences ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX speaks dictionary and phrasebook entries out loud with a real human voice To hear the word pronounced tap the icon The presence of human voice recording is marked by the blue color of the icon If the icon is black a speech synthesizer is used English Dictionary ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX includes an advanced English explanatory dictionary e To define a word enter it from the on screen keyboard The icon to the right of a headword indicates that it has a voiceover Navigation wit
31. ough the displayed content swipe your finger across the screen The orientation of the screen rotates with the device as you turn it from upright to its side and back again You can turn this feature on and off as described in the Settings section on page 35 13 ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX User Manual Searching The Search function can help you find anything you need on your device or the web e Tap Q and then tap the 8 icon to speak your search term To change the way Google searches on your device or the web e tap Q to activate the search box e tap and then select Search settings in the menu that appears e Select Searchable items or Google engine to specify settings On screen Keyboard The on screen keyboard is a set of virtual keys displayed on the screen This set of keys simulates the conventional physical keyboard or part of it The on screen keyboard appears automatically where you need to enter some data e To hide the on screen keyboard tap gt Application Menu The application menu contains items that apply to the current screen or to the application you are currently using This menu is available in most applications e To activate the application menu tap benefactor benefactor benediction ben nelactor nefactress nefication neficence nefice be be be benefice be be be neficial Context Menu With the help of context menu you can choose an action to perform on the selected i
32. our ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX can operate by themselves some would use a Wi Fi connection in order to perform with enhanced functionality ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX User Manual e When the Home Screen is displayed tap and then select System Settings in the menu that appears For information on how to configure ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX to connect to a Wi Fi network see Wireless amp networks on page 34 Making Telephone Calls You can place calls from the People application 1 or other apps or widgets that display contact information Wherever you see a phone number you can usually tap it to dial e Tap the Phone icon e on the Home Screen or on the All Apps Screen Notice the three tabs at the top of the screen e The Dialertab 6 lets you dial manually Enter the number and then tap the Phone icon 6 below the keypad to dial If you enter a wrong number tap 2 to erase digits one by one im e To see numbers for all your contacts tap You can also search your contacts from here e To dial an international number tap amp hold the 0 key to enter the plus symbol The Call log tab Q shows recent calls The Favorites tab shows the numbers you usually call You can switch applications during a call for example to look up information by using the Browser To return to the Phone application while a call is in progress e swipe down from the top of the screen to reveal your notifications e tap the phon
33. over e To detach the cover slide the pair of lock switches inward e To attach the cover push one side of the cover until it snaps into place and then push the other side in the same way Installing microSD SIM and UIM Cards Before installing the SIM card make sure that the device is dry and switched off e To open the battery compartment unscrew six screws holding the battery compartment cover e Take out the battery Installing SIM or UIM Cards e Insert your SIM or UIM card s ensuring that the beveled corner is on the bottom right and the contact area is facing downwards You can install your SIM card into either S M or UIM slot Installing microSD Card MicroSD card is fixed on its place by a special metallic lock You must unfasten the lock prior to installing or removing the card e Unfasten the lock by sliding it 1 2 mm outward of the battery compartment terminals e Put your microSD card to its place e Tofix the card lower the lock to return it to the original position and then slide it 1 2 mm toward the battery compartment terminals to fix into place e Insert the battery into the compartment and screw six screws back Note The screws should be tightened up properly However do not apply excessive force to them as it may result in damage e Make sure the outside of the battery compartment cover and the cabinet of the device are on the same level Setting up Wi Fi While most applications on y
34. rs 12 hours or never The widget shows words and their translations On the Additional Resources screen you will see a useful word its translation and corresponding picture You can tap the picture to go to the next word Language Teacher ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX features the Language Teacher a language learning system It is an extremely powerful linguistic tool for those who want to master a foreign language and learn to communicate fluently With the help of Language Teacher you will learn a language quickly and easily There are four steps in Language Teacher Alphabet Words Phrases and Dialogs Each step comprises several stages e Select the desired step to start or continue learning e Follow the instructions announced e Select P to go to the next item stage or step You may quickly jump to the desired step by tapping the respective icon in the primary menu of the application The Words Phrases and Dialogs options are powered through speech recognition and a graphical testing system The phrase you have said will be recorded automatically recognized and compared to the model pronunciation The smileys 62 e D along with a voiceover will guide you to improve your articulation skills 2 ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX User Manual e When using the speech recognition function press and hold the button on the screen to activate the microphone Say your word or phrase and then release the J button Alpha
35. tem For example you can copy a text onto the clipboard To paste the text you have copied place the cursor in a text input field and then select Paste in the context menu 14 ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX User Manual e To open the context menu tap an item on the screen and hold your finger down on it When the menu appears select the desired action You can close the context menu by tapping gt Basic Editing e Tap where you want to type The cursor blinks in the new position and a tab appears below it e Drag the tab to move the cursor To select text e tap amp hold or double tap within the text e drag a selection tab to expand or reduce the range of selected text Select all Cut Copy Selection tab Notifications Panel Notification icons report the current actions and events such as connection or disconnection of USB mass storage device Use Notifications Panel to switch to an application that is currently running in the background e To open the Notifications Panel use your finger to drag the status bar down from the top of the screen The status bar is a narrow strip at the top of the screen that shows various indicators USB debugging connected elect to disable USB debugging Connected as USB Storage Touch for other USB options Ulliversal if Navigation LL e To close the Notifications Panel tap gt 15 ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX User Manual Pronunciation of Words and Sent
36. the User Topic tap eas Editing a Phrase To open the User Topic section tap the icon at the bottom of the screen In the User Topic section highlight the desired phrase and then tap the ES icon Edit your phrase and its translation You can re record the voiceover for the phrase and its translation Tap and hold the icon Say your phrase and then release t Record the phrase translation in the same way To save changes tap the vA icon Deleting a Phrase Open the User Topic and select the phrase you want to delete Tap the x icon 20 User Manua ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX User Manual Settings e Tap to activate the application menu e Tap the amp icon to go to the application settings By specifying Male or Female in the Speaker and Interlocutor fields you can achieve greater translation flexibility and accuracy They affect the way ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX translates certain words and phrases not the voiceover You cannot change the voice from male to female or vice versa Use the Show translation check box to turn on or off the display of phrase translation in the Learning mode If you notice poor accuracy of speech recognition try choosing different options in the Noise level and Low pass filter settings By default the application pronounces phrase translation You can opt to repeat the Recorded voice or None instead Usage of Audio PhraseBook for Foreign Language Studies First
37. warranty Battery charging is performed via micro USB port by using the AC DC adapter or by a computer with USB cable The micro USB port is located on the lower edge of the device and protected by a cover which can be removed by sliding the pair of lock switches inward Note Charge the battery for at least 5 hours prior to the first use of the device When the battery is fully discharged the device might not turn on even if you connect it to the AC DC adapter You may need to charge the battery for 2 hours before turning on the device Turning the Device on off To turn the device on or off press the On Off button see General View on page 7 When the device is in sleep mode press the On Off button briefly to turn the device on Otherwise press and hold the On Off button for 3 5 seconds If the screen remains blank connect the AC DC adapter to your device via the micro USB port The LED signal shows that the battery is recharging e To put the device in sleep mode press the On Off button briefly e To shut down the device press and hold the On Off button for a few seconds 11 ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX User Manual The battery can also be recharged through the USB port on your computer using the special USB to micro USB cable Note Use of an inappropriate external power supply may cause failure of the device and will void the warranty If the device is locked drag a lock icon to unlock the screen see Screen lock on p
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