1) Power on & choose mode

1. Turn on SnapScan™ (press the power button).
   
2. From the home screen pick the Scan / OCR mode (or press the physical “scan” button).
   

2) Set language (optional)

1. If you want an instant translation, set the input (source) and output (target) languages before scanning.
   

If you skip this, SnapScan uses the default language or auto-detects the input language.

3) Position the pen correctly

1. Place the page on a flat, steady surface.
   
2. Hold the pen perpendicular to the text at about 1cm distance (the recommended distance).
   
3. Make sure the text is well-lit and the lens is clean. High contrast (dark ink on light paper) works best.
   

4) Scan the question

1. Move the pen slowly over the question text, left to right, keeping the scanning window aligned with the words.
   
2. Press the Scan button once to capture a single line/area or press-and-hold to capture a block of text.
   
3. Wait 1–3 seconds for SnapScan to process — you’ll usually hear a beep or see a confirmation on the display.
   

5) Preview the result

1. The extracted text appears on the pen’s screen (or on the companion app if connected).
   
2. Check the captured text for OCR errors — correct misspellings if needed.
   

6) Translate (if needed)

1. Tap Translate (or press the translate button). Choose the target language and tap Go.
   
2. The translated text appears on screen within seconds.
   

7) Get an AI summary / explanation

1. Tap Summarize or Explain to have the AI shorten the question into key points or give a step-by-step explanation.
   
2. You can ask follow-up: press Ask and speak or type a clarifying question (e.g., “Explain step 2”).
   

8) Listen to it (Text-to-Speech)

1. Tap the Play icon to hear the question, translation, or summary read aloud.
   

Great for commuting or auditory learners.

Quick best-practice tips

• Single question = one scan. For best accuracy scan one question or paragraph at a time.
  
• Light & angle matter. Avoid glare from glossy pages; tilt slightly if needed.
  
• Handwriting: OCR works best on printed text; neat handwriting increases accuracy.
  
• Math & symbols: Complex equations may not convert perfectly—photograph & transcribe manually if needed.
  
• Firmware & language packs: Keep the pen updated and download offline language packs for no-WiFi use.
  

Troubleshooting (fast fixes)

• Blurred or missing text: Move slower, get closer (1–2 cm), or increase lighting.
  
• Wrong language detected: Manually set the input language then re-scan.
  
• No audio playback: Check volume and that text-to-speech is enabled; update firmware.
  
• OCR mistakes with cursive: Ask SnapScan to re-scan the same area or transcribe manually.
  

Ethics & usage note

SnapScan™ is built to help you learn — use it to study, practice, and understand material. Always follow your school’s academic integrity rules.