Voice Commands
Below is a list of the available Voice Commands on the SQ.200:
Voice Command
What it does.
Speaker Volume
(Low, Medium, High)
Sets/Changes speaker volume
Headset Volume
(Low, Medium, High)
Sets/Changes headset volume
Select <Category>
Sets/Changes the current category
Confirm Configuration
Responds with current language
and category
Select <Language>
Changes the current language.
Cancel Playback
Cancels the playback of the phrase
in progress.
Broadcast All Languages
Broadcasts a pre-determined
phrase or sequence in all available
languages.
Begin Open Microphone
Puts the SQ.200 into Open
Microphone mode.
End Open Microphone
Takes the SQ.200 out of Open
Microphone mode.
Loop Sequence
<sequence name>
Loops the selected sequence.
No TTS response
Begin Sequence
<sequence name>
Starts a step-through of the
selected sequence.
Next Phrase
Steps to the next phrase in
the sequence.
Repeat Last Phrase
Repeats the last phrase that
was translated.
Begin Verification
Turns phrase verification on.
End Verification
Turns phrase verification off.
Quick Reference
Guide
Buttons and On Screen Navigation
For learning and convenience, the SQ.200 can be controlled
through on screen navigation with the 5 button keypad.
The keypad allows you to:
1. Navigate the Menus – this should be familiar to anyone who has
used up, down, forward, and back buttons to navigate a phone
or mp3 player menu system.
2. Change Settings – the up and down buttons allow the user to
easily modify such settings as volume, brightness, and contrast.
3. Select Items – The forward button allows the user to select menu
items and play phrase translations.
4. Cancel Playback – The back button allows you to cancel
the playback of anything currently playing through the
headset or speaker.
5. Special Features – The center button is a special purpose button
that allows you to access more advanced features in the
application. In most cases it behaves like the forward button,
however hold it down while in a phrase list and it will add the
phrase to ‘My Favorites.’
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Hands Free, Eyes Free Translation Device
This guide is designed to help you quickly get started using the
SQUID SQ.200 hands free, eyes free translation device. For more
detailed information on the SQUID SQ.200’s features, refer to
your user manual.
Overview (Getting Started)
Phrase Based, One-Way Translation
The SQ.200 is designed to get you started translating phrases
within a few minutes of use and comes preloaded with a phrase
module and languages selected at purchase.
1. The SQ.200 is a phrase based, one-way translator. This means
that it speaks pre-recorded phrases in other languages to help you
communicate with people who don’t speak English. The SQ.200 will
not translate a foreign language into English.
1. Ensure the SQ.200 is fully charged before using it the first time.
To charge the SQ.200 open the DC charging port cover on the
bottom of the SQ.200 by turning the cap 1⁄4 turn counterclockwise. Insert
the charging cable into the port to begin charging.
2. Connect the headset to the SQ.200 by inserting the headset
connector into the SQ.200 pigtail with the white dot aligned with
the white arrow on the pigtail connector. Adjust the microphone
so that it is approximately a finger width from your lips.
3. Press the power button to turn on the SQ.200.
4. When the SQ.200 application loads, you will hear the current category
and language announced through the headset.
2. Phrases are predefined by industry experts and organized in advance
for your specific situation.
3. Recorded translations are stored on the SQ.200. These translations
have been grouped into categories.
4. For your convenience, a customizable category called ‘My Favorites’ is
provided. You can add, remove, and change the order of phrases in this
category. To add a phrase to ‘My Favorites’ navigate on screen to the
phrase you wish to add and hold down the center button on the 5
button keypad until a message appears indicating that the phrase is
being added to ‘My Favorites.’
Translations/Commands with the
Voice User Interface
Push-to-Talk (Eyes Free) Operation
Hands Free, Eyes Free Operation
Push-to-Talk (Eyes Free) Operation is useful when you have a
hand free to press the Push-to-Talk button. Using the Push-to-Talk
button is the fail-safe method for ensuring that the SQ.200 is
listening for a phrase or command.
The SQUID SQ.200 is designed for complete Hands Free,
Eyes Free operation allowing you to keep more of your attention
on your surroundings.
8. You will hear the phrase repeated in English into your headset.
Translations
9. After a short pause, you will hear the phrase translation from the main
speaker of the SQ.200.
*Some phrases are recognized by their triggers. Triggers are shortened
versions of the phrase. Where there is a trigger, use that instead of
the entire phrase. Triggers will be clearly displayed in your phrase
reference guide.
1. To translate a phrase, tap the Push-to-Talk button on the front
of the SQ.200.
1. To translate a phrase, speak the translation wake up word ‘Translator’
into the microphone.
5. Check your phrase reference cards or navigate on screen to the current
category for a list of the currently available phrases.
6. Speak the wake up word ‘Translator;’ you will hear a ‘ping’ indicating
that the SQ.200 is listening for a phrase.
7. Speak the phrase* you selected from the category.
2. When you hear the ‘ping,’ the SQ.200 is listening for you to
speak a phrase.
The SQUID SQ.200 is shipped with everything you need to successfully use it:
1. Voxtec approved, noise canceling headset
2. User Manual
3. Phrase Reference Booklet
4. Mini-USB cable for downloading phrase modules and software
updates to the SQ.200
5. AC power/charger with universal adapters
6. If purchased, optional accessories such as holster, car charger, and more.
2. When you hear the ‘ping,’ the SQ.200 is listening for you to
speak a phrase.
3. Speak a phrase from the current category into the microphone.
3. Speak a phrase from the current category into the microphone.
4. The phrase will be repeated in English into your headset.
4. The phrase will be repeated in English into your headset.
5. After a short pause, it will play, in the current language, through the
SQ.200 speaker.
5. After a short pause, it will play, in the current language, through the
SQ.200 speaker.
Taking Inventory
Translations
Commands
1. To initiate a command, push and hold the Push-to-Talk button until
you hear the command ‘double-ping.’
2. When you hear the ‘double-ping.’ the SQ.200 is listening for you
to speak a command.
3. Speak a command from the list of commands in the next section
of this guide.
4. The SQ.200 will perform your command, and in most cases, indicate
through the headset that the command has been performed.
Commands
1. To initiate a command, speak the command wake up word ‘Command’
into the microphone.
2. When you hear the ‘double-ping,’ the SQ.200 is listening for you to
speak a command.
3. Speak a command from the list of commands in the next section
of this guide.
4. The SQ.200 will perform your command, and in most cases, indicate
through the headset that the command has been performed.