How to Use Word Lens

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Download the Word Lens universal app for your iPhone

   Note:
   World Lens is currently only compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPod touch (4th generation), iPad 2 Wi-Fi and iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G.
   
   Requires iOS
   4.0 or later.
   
   Search for “Word Lens” in the Search tab of the App Store.
   
   Click the “Free” button followed by the green “Install” button.
   
   Enter your Apple ID when prompted.
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   Step 2: iPod touch

   Upon launching the app it will automatically access your device’s built-in camera. , The app will translate the words in real time, essentially replacing the text you see on your screen with the translation.
   
   Note: the app works best with clearly printed text and doesn’t do so well with stylized text such as handwriting.
   
   Tap the small camera icon at the bottom of the screen to access Zoom, Auto-focus, and Flash.
   
   These utilities may help the app clearly recognize the text you are trying to translate.
   
   Tap the circular arrow icon in the bottom left hand corner to lock your screen’s orientation.
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   Step 3: or iPad from the App Store on your device.

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   Step 4: Launch the Word Lens app from your device’s home screen.

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   Step 5: Align text from left to right on your screen.

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