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* Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in
this guide may not match your phone exactly.
* Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in
this guide.
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Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-XXXXXA
English. 01/2008. Rev. 1.0
SGH-P960
User’s Guide
Drive safely at all times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park
your vehicle first.
Important safety
precautions
Failure to comply with the following
precautions may be dangerous or illegal.
Copyright information
• Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
• JavaTM is a trademark or registered trademark
of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
• Picsel and Picsel ViewerTM are trademarks of
Picsel Technologies, Inc.
Switch off the phone when refuelling
Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service
station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Switch off in an aircraft
Wireless phones can cause interference. Using
them in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.
Switch off the phone near all medical
equipment
Hospitals or health care facilities may be using
equipment that could be sensitive to external radio
frequency energy. Follow any regulations or rules in
force.
Interference
All wireless phones may be subject to interference,
which could affect their performance.
Be aware of special regulations
Accessories and batteries
Meet any special regulations in force in any area
and always switch off your phone whenever it is
forbidden to use it, or when it may cause
interference or danger.
Use only Samsung-approved batteries and
accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables.
Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage
you or your phone and may be dangerous.
Water resistance
Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
Sensible use
Use only in the normal position (held to your ear).
Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when
the phone is switched on.
Emergency calls
Key in the emergency number for your present
location, then press
• The phone could explode if the battery is
replaced with an incorrect type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
At very high volumes, prolonged listening
to a headset can damage your hearing.
Qualified service
Only qualified service personnel may repair your
phone.
Keep your phone away from small children
Keep the phone and all its parts, including
accessories, out of the reach of small children.
For more detailed safety information, see "Health
and safety information" on page 37.
About this Guide
This User’s Guide provides you with condensed
information about how to use your phone.
In this guide, the following instruction icons
appear:
Indicates that you need to pay careful
attention to the subsequent information
regarding safety or phone features.
Indicates that you need to press the
Navigation keys to scroll to the specified
option and then select it.
→
Indicates a key on the phone.
For example, [ ]
Indicates a soft key, whose function is
displays on the phone screen. For
example,
• Camera and camcorder
Use the camera module on your
phone to take a photo or record
a video.
Special features of your phone
• Music player
Play music files using your
phone as a music player. You
can use other phone functions
while listening to music.
• Java
Enjoy Java™-based embedded
games and download new
games.
• Digital data printing
Print images, messages, and
other personal data directly
from your phone.
• File viewer
Open documents in various
formats on the phone without
corruption.
• Offline mode
Switch your phone to Offline
mode to use its non-wireless
functions while on an airplane.
• SOS message
Send SOS messages to your
family or friends for help in an
emergency.
• Bluetooth
Transfer media files and
personal data, and connect to
other devices using wireless
Bluetooth technology.
• Name card
Create name cards with your
number and profile. Whenever
introducing yourself to others,
use this convenient electronic
name card.
Contents
Unpack
Make sure you have each item
Get started
First steps to operating your phone
Assemble and charge the phone ..................... 6
Power on or off.............................................. 7
Phone layout ................................................. 7
Keys and icons .............................................. 8
Access menu functions .................................. 11
Enter text .................................................... 12
Customise your phone ................................... 13
Step outside the phone
15
Begin with call functions, camera, music player, web
browser, and other special features
Make or answer calls ..................................... 15
Use the camera ............................................ 17
Play music...................................................
Browse the web ...........................................
Use Phonebook ............................................
Send messages ............................................
View messages ............................................
Use Bluetooth ..............................................
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19
20
20
22
23
Menu functions
26
All menu options listed
Health and safety information
36
Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press in Idle mode.
1 Call log
3 Applications (continued)
6 My files
8 Camera (continued)
3 Go to My photos
4 Go to My video clips
Recent contacts
Missed calls
Dialled calls
Received calls
Delete all
Call time
Call costs1
2 Phonebook
Contact list
FDN contacts1
Create contact
Group
Speed dial
My namecard
Own number
Management
Service number1
3 Applications
1 Music player
2 Voice recorder
Image editor
Bluetooth
Java world
SIM application toolkit1
4 Browser
Home
Bookmarks
Enter URL
Clear cache
Profile settings
Current profile
5 Messages
Create new message
My messages
Templates
Delete all
Settings
SOS messages
Broadcast messages
Memory status
Images
Videos
Music
Sounds
Other files
Memory card2
Memory status
7 Planner
Alarm
Calendar
Memo
World clock
Calculator
Converter
Timer
Stopwatch
8 Camera
1 Take photo
2 Record video
9 Settings
1 Time and date
2 Phone settings
3 Display settings
4 Sound settings
5 Light settings
6 Network services
7 Security
8 Memory status
9 Reset settings
10 Key management
11 VOD settings3
1. Available only if supported
by your SIM card.
2. Available only if a memory
card is inserted into the
phone.
3. Available only if supported
by your service provider.
Unpack
Make sure you have each item
• Phone
• Travel Adapter
• Battery
• User’s Guide
You can obtain various accessories from your
local Samsung dealer.
The items supplied with your phone and the
accessories available at your Samsung dealer
may vary, depending on your country or service
provider.
Get started
Power on or off
Switch on
1. Press and hold [
].
2. If necessary, enter the
PIN and press .
Switch off
Press and hold [
].
Phone layout
Front view
Rear view
You can lock the keypad to prevent any
unwanted phone operations from accidentally
pressing any of the keys. In Idle mode, press
and hold [ ] and then . To unlock the
keypad, press and then [ ].
Keys and icons
Keys
Perform the function indicated on the
bottom line of the display.
In Idle mode, access the following
menus directly.
•
: uMenu mode
•
: Your favourite menus
In Idle mode, launch the web
browser.
In Menu mode, select the highlighted
menu option or scroll through menu
options.
Make or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve the numbers
recently dialled, missed, or received.
Delete characters from the display or
items in an application.
Get started
Press and hold to switch the phone
on or off.
End a call.
In Menu mode, cancel input and
return the phone to Idle mode.
In Camera mode, zoom in or out.
In Idle mode, press and hold to turn
on the camera.
In Camera mode, take a photo or
record a video.
Enter numbers, letters, and some
special characters.
Enter special characters or perform
special functions.
Adjust the phone volume.
Icons
The following icons may appear on the top line
of the screen to indicate your phone’s status.
Depending on your country or service provider,
the icons shown on the display may vary.
Signal strength
In Camera mode, open the camera
option screen.
GPRS (2.5G) network status
• Blue: GPRS network
• Red: Transferring data in GPRS
network
Connected to secured web page
EDGE network
• Blue: EDGE network
• Red: Transferring data in EDGE
network
Home Zone
Call in progress
Out of your service area or Offline
mode
SOS message feature active
Alarm set
Roaming network
One of the message Inboxes is full
Call diverting active
Bluetooth active
Bluetooth hands-free car kit or
headset connected
Synchronised with PC
Memory card inserted
Silent mode (Mute)
Silent mode (Vibration)
Mute mode, during a call
Get started
New message:
•
•
•
•
: Text message
: Multimedia message
: Email
: Voicemail
Access menu functions
Select an
option
1. Press a desired soft key.
2. Press the Navigation keys to
move to the next or
previous option.
3. Press or
confirm the function
displayed or option
highlighted.
Battery power level
to
4. Press to move up
one level.
Press [
] to return to Idle
mode.
Use menu
numbers
10
Press the number key
corresponding to the option
you want.
Enter text
Change the
text input
mode
ABC mode
T9 mode
To enter a word:
Press the appropriate key until
the character you want appears
on the display.
To enter a word:
1. Press [2] to [9] to start
entering a word.
• Press and hold [ ] to switch
between T9 mode (
and ABC mode (
).
• Press [ ] to change case or
switch to Number mode
).
• Press and hold [ ] to switch
to Symbol mode.
2. Enter the whole word before
editing or deleting
characters.
3. When the word displays
correctly, press [ ] to insert
a space.
Otherwise, press [0] to
display alternative word
choices.
Number
mode
Press the keys corresponding
to the digits you want.
Symbol
mode
Press the corresponding
number key to select a symbol.
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Get started
Other
operations
• Press [1] to enter
punctuation marks or
special characters.
• Press [ ] to insert a space.
• Press the Navigation keys to
move the cursor.
• Press [C] to delete
characters one by one.
• Press and hold [C] to clear
the entire display.
Customise your phone
Display
language
1. In Idle mode, press
and select
Settings → Phone
settings → Language.
2. Select a language.
Call ringer
melody
1. In Idle mode, press
and select
Settings → Sound
settings → Incoming call
→ Ring tone.
2. Select a ringtone category.
3. Select a ringtone.
4. Press .
12
Key tone
volume
Idle mode
wallpaper
In Idle mode, press [ / ] to
adjust the key tone volume.
1. In Idle mode, press
and select
Settings → Display
settings → Wallpaper.
2. Press
and select
Wallpaper.
3. Select an image category.
4. Select an image.
5. Press .
Menu mode
skin colour
1. In Idle mode, press
and select
Settings → Display
settings → Skin.
2. Select a colour pattern.
Menu
shortcuts
1. In Idle mode, press
and select
Settings → Phone
settings → Shortcuts.
2. Select a key.
3. Select a menu to be
assigned to the key.
6. Press .
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Step outside the phone
Silent mode
Phone lock
You can switch the phone to
Silent mode to avoid disturbing
other people. In Idle mode,
press and hold [ ].
1. In Idle mode, press
and select
Settings → Security →
Change password.
Step outside the phone
Begin with call functions, camera, music player,
web browser, and other special features
Make or answer calls
Make a call
2. Press [ ].
Press [ / ] to adjust the
volume.
2. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit
password and press .
3. Enter the new password
again and press .
4. Select Phone lock.
5. Select Enable.
6. Enter the password and
press .
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1. In Idle mode, enter an area
code and phone number.
3. Press [
Answer a
call
] to end the call.
1. When the phone rings,
press [ ].
2. Press [
] to end the call.
Use the
speakerphone
feature
Make a
multi-party
call
During a call, press
and
then to activate the
speaker.
Press
again to switch back
to the earpiece.
1. During a call, call the
second participant.
The first call is put on hold.
2. Press and
select Join.
4. During a multi-party call:
• Press and
select Split to have a
private conversation with
one participant.
• Press and
select Remove to drop
one participant.
5. Press [
] to end the
multi-party call.
3. Repeat step 1 and 2 to add
more participants.
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Step outside the phone
Use the camera
Take a photo
1. In Idle mode, press and
hold [ ] to turn on the
camera.
2. Aim the lens at the subject
and make any desired
adjustments.
3. Press
or [ ] to take a
photo. The photo is saved
automatically.
4. Press to take
another photo.
View a
photo
1. In Idle mode, press
and select My
files → Images → My
photos.
2. Select the photo you want.
Record a
video
1. In Idle mode, press and
hold [ ] to turn on the
camera.
2. Press [1] to switch to
Record mode.
3. Press
to start recording.
4. Press
or < > to stop
recording. The video is
saved automatically.
5. Press < > to record
another video.
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View a video
1. In Idle mode, press
and select My
files → Videos → My video
clips.
2. Select the video you want.
Play music
Copy music
files to the
phone
Use these methods:
• Download from the wireless
web
• Download from a computer
using the optional Samsung
PC Studio. See Samsung PC
Studio User’s Guide.
• Receive via Bluetooth
• Copy to a memory card and
insert the card into the
phone
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Step outside the phone
Create a
playlist
1. In Idle mode, press
and select
Applications → Music
player.
2. Press and
select Add music from → a
memory location.
3. Press
to select the files you
want and press .
Play music
files
1. From the music player
screen, press
2. During playback, use the
following keys:
•
: pause or resume
playback.
•
: return to the
previous file.
•
: skip to the next file.
• / : adjust the volume.
3. Press
18
to stop playback.
Browse the web
Launch the
web
browser
Navigate
the web
In Idle mode, press
. The
homepage of your service
provider opens.
• To scroll through browser
items, press
or
• To select an item, press
> or
• To return to the previous
page, press or [C].
• To access browser options,
select
or press [ ].
• To access other phone
menus, press [ ].
Use Phonebook
Add a
contact
1. In Idle mode, enter a phone
number and press
.
2. Select Save → a memory
location → New.
3. For Phone, select a number
type.
4. Specify contact information.
5. Press or
save the contact.
Find a
contact
to
1. In Idle mode, press
.
2. Enter the first few letters of
the name you want.
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Step outside the phone
3. Select a contact.
4. Enter destination numbers.
4. Scroll to a number and
press [ ] to dial, or press
to edit contact
information.
5. Press
to send the
message.
Send messages
Send a text
message
1. In Idle mode, press
and select
Messages → Create new
message → Text
message.
2. Enter the message text.
3. Press and
select Save and send or
Send only.
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Send a
multimedia
message
1. In Idle mode, press
and select
Messages → Create new
message → Multimedia
message.
2. Select Subject.
3. Enter the message subject
and press
4. Select Image or video and
add an image or a video
clip.
5. Select Music or sound and
add a sound clip.
6. Select Text.
7. Enter the message text and
press
8. Press and
select Send.
9. Enter destination numbers
or email addresses.
10.Press
to send the
message.
Send an
email
1. In Idle mode, press
and select
Messages → Create new
message → Email.
3. Enter the email subject and
press
4. Select Message.
5. Enter the email text and
press
6. Select File attach.
7. Add image, video, sound,
music, or document files.
8. Press and
select Send.
9. Enter email addresses.
10.Press
to send the email.
2. Select Subject.
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Step outside the phone
View messages
View a text
message
1. In Idle mode, press
and select
Messages → My
messages → Inbox.
2. Select a text message.
View a
multimedia
message
1. In Idle mode, press
and select
Messages → My
messages → Inbox.
2. Select a multimedia
message.
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View an
email
1. In Idle mode, press
and select
Messages → My
messages → Email inbox.
2. Select Check new mail.
3. Select an email or a header.
4. If you selected a header,
press and
select Retrieve to view the
body of the email.
Use Bluetooth
Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth
technology, enabling you to connect the phone
wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and
exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or
control the phone remotely.
Turn on
Bluetooth
1. In Idle mode, press
and select
Applications → Bluetooth
→ Activation → On.
2. Select My phone’s
visibility → On to allow
other devices to locate your
phone.
Search for
and pair
with a
Bluetooth
device
1. In Idle mode, press
and select
Applications → Bluetooth
→ My devices → Search
new device.
2. Select a device.
3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the
other device’s Bluetooth
PIN, if it has one, and press
.
When the owner of the
other device enters the
same code, pairing is
complete.
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Step outside the phone
Send data
1. Access an application,
Phonebook, My files,
Calendar, or Memo.
2. Select an item.
3. Press and
select Send via →
Bluetooth.
4. For sending a contact,
select which data you want
to send.
5. Search for and select a
device.
6. If necessary, enter the
Bluetooth PIN and press
.
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Receive data
1. When a device attempts to
access your phone, press
to permit the
connection.
2. If necessary, press
to confirm that you are
willing to receive.
Menu functions
All menu options listed
Menu
Description
Call costs
Check the cost of your
calls, if supported by your
SIM card.
This section provides brief explanations of
menu functions on your phone.
Phonebook
Call log
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Menu
Description
Recent contacts,
Missed calls,
Dialled calls,
Received calls
Check the most recent calls
dialled, received, or
missed.
Delete all
Delete all of the records in
each call type.
Call time
Check the time record for
calls made and received.
Menu
Description
Contact list
Search for contact
information stored in
Phonebook.
FDN contacts
Create a list of contacts to
be used in FDN (Fixed
Dialling Number) mode, in
which the phone allows
outgoing calls only to the
specified phone numbers, if
your SIM card supports this
feature.
Menu
Description
Menu
Description
Create contact
Add a new contact to
Phonebook.
Service number
Group
Organise your contacts in
caller groups.
Speed dial
Assign a speed dial number
for your most frequently
dialled numbers.
View the SDN (Service
Dialling Number) list
assigned by your service
provider, if supported by
your SIM card.
My namecard
Create a name card and
send it to other people.
Menu
Description
Own number
Check your phone
numbers, or assign a name
to each of the numbers.
Music player
Listen to music.
Voice recorder
Record voice memos and
any other sounds.
Management
Manage contacts in
Phonebook or change the
default settings for
Phonebook.
Image editor
Edit your photos using
various editing tools.
Applications
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Menu functions
Menu
Description
Menu
Description
Bluetooth
Connect the phone
wirelessly to other
Bluetooth devices.
Bookmarks
Save URL addresses in
order to quickly access web
pages.
Java world
Access Java games and
applications.
Enter URL
SIM application
toolkit
Use a variety of additional
services offered by your
service provider.
Enter a URL address and
access the associated web
page.
Clear cache
Clear the cache, which is a
temporary memory site
that stores recently
accessed web pages.
Profile settings
Create and customise the
profiles containing the
settings for connecting
your phone to the network.
Current profile
Select a connection profile
to be used for accessing
the wireless web.
Browser
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Menu
Description
Home
Connect your phone to the
network and load the
homepage of the wireless
web service provider.
Messages
Menu
Description
Create new
message
Create and send text,
multimedia, voice and
email messages.
My messages
Access messages that you
have received, sent, or that
have failed during sending.
Templates
Make and use templates of
frequently used messages
or passages.
Delete all
Delete messages in each
message folder all at once.
Settings
Set up various options for
using the messaging
services.
Menu
Description
SOS messages
Specify options for sending
and receiving an SOS
message. You can send an
SOS message by pressing
[ / ] 4 times in Idle mode,
with the phone closed.
Broadcast
messages
Change the settings for
receiving broadcast
messages.
Memory status
Check the amount of
memory currently in use in
each message folder.
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Menu functions
My files
Description
Menu
Description
Images, Videos,
Music, Sounds,
Other files
Access media files and
other files stored in the
phone’s memory.
Alarm
Memory card
Access the files stored on a
memory card. This menu is
only available when you
insert a memory card into
the phone.
Set alarms. The alert type
for a normal alarm
corresponds to the call
alert type setting.
Calendar
Keep track of your
schedule.
Memo
Make memos for things
that are important and
manage them.
World clock
Set your local time zone
and find out the current
time in another part of the
world.
Calculator
Perform arithmetic
functions.
Memory status
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Planner
Menu
Check memory information
for media items.
Menu
Description
Menu
Description
Converter
Do conversions, such as
length and temperature.
Go to My photos
Access a list of photos you
have taken.
Timer
Set a period of time for the
phone to count down.
Go to My video
clips
Access a list of videos you
have recorded.
Stopwatch
Measure elapsed time.
Settings
Camera
Menu
Description
Menu
Description
Time and date
Take photo
Take photos in various
modes. The camera
produces jpeg photos.
Change the time and date
displayed on your phone.
Phone settings
→ Language
Select a language for the
display text.
Record video
Record a video of what is
displayed on the camera
screen.
Phone settings
→ Greeting
message
Enter the greeting that is
displayed briefly when the
phone is switched on.
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Menu functions
32
Menu
Description
Menu
Description
Phone settings
→ Shortcuts
Use the Navigation keys as
shortcuts to access specific
menus directly from Idle
mode.
Phone settings
→ USB settings
Select a USB mode that will
be used when you connect
your phone to another
device via USB interface.
Phone settings
→ uMenu
Set up a menu of your own
using your favourite menu
items, which can be easily
accessed by pressing
in
Idle mode.
Phone settings
→ Extra settings
Change additional settings
for using the phone.
Phone settings
→ Offline mode
Switch the phone to Offline
mode, in which the phone
functions requiring network
connection are deactivated.
Display settings
→ Wallpaper
Change the background
image that is displayed in
Idle mode.
Display settings
→ Main menu
style
Select a display style for
the main menu screen.
Phone settings
→ Advanced
shortcuts
Activate the advanced
shortcut feature, which
allows you to access
specific applications from
the dialling screen.
Phone settings
→ Volume key
Set how the phone reacts if
you press and hold [ / ]
when a call comes in.
Menu
Description
Menu
Display settings
→ Text display
Change the display settings
for the text displayed on
the idle screen.
Display settings
→ Skin
Select a skin colour pattern
for Menu mode.
Display settings Set the phone to display
→ Show caller ID missed call notifications
with the most recently
missed caller’s information.
Description
Display settings
→ Brightness
Adjust the brightness of
the display for varying
lighting conditions.
Display settings
→ Dialling
display
Customise the settings for
the display while dialling.
Display settings
→ Calendar
Display the calendar of the
current month on the idle
screen.
Sound settings
→ Incoming call
Change the sound settings
for incoming calls.
Sound settings
→ Keypad tone
Select the tone that the
phone sounds when you
press a key.
Sound settings
→ Message tone
Change the sound settings
for incoming messages
individually according to
message type.
Sound settings
→ Power on/off
tone
Select the melody that the
phone sounds when it is
switched on or off.
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Menu functions
34
Menu
Description
Menu
Description
Sound settings
→ Silent mode
Set how the phone acts to
alert you to a specific event
while in Silent mode.
Network
services → Call
waiting
Sound settings
→ Extra tones
Customise additional tones
for the phone.
Set the phone to inform
you when someone is
calling you while on
another call.
Light settings →
Backlight time
Select the length of time
the backlight or display
stays on when the phone is
not used.
Network
services →
Network
selection
Select the network to be
used while roaming outside
of your home area, or let
the network be chosen
automatically.
Light settings →
Keypad light
Set how the phone controls
the use of the keypad light.
Network
services → Call
diverting
Set the phone to reroute
incoming calls to a phone
number that you specify.
Network
services → Caller
ID
Set the phone to hide your
phone number from the
person you are calling.
Network
services → Call
barring
Set the phone to restrict
calls.
Network
services → Voice
mail server
Store the number of the
voicemail server and
access your voicemails.
Network
services → Band
selection
Change to an appropriate
band when you travel
abroad.
Menu
Description
Menu
Description
Security → PIN
check
Activate your PIN to
protect your SIM card
against unauthorised use.
Security → SIM
lock
Security →
Change PIN
Change the PIN.
Set the phone to work only
with the current SIM card
by assigning a SIM lock
password.
Security →
Phone lock
Activate your phone
password to protect your
phone against
unauthorised use.
Security → FDN
mode
Set the phone to restrict
calls to a limited set of
phone numbers, if
supported by your SIM
card.
Security →
Change
password
Change the phone
password.
Security →
Change PIN2
Change your current PIN2,
if supported by your SIM
card.
Security →
Privacy
Lock access to call logs,
messages, or files.
Security →
uTrack
Set the phone to send the
preset tracking message to
your family or friends when
someone tries to use your
phone with another SIM
card.
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Menu
Description
Memory status
Check memory information
for each items in the
phone’s memory or on a
memory card.
Reset settings
Reset the phone’s settings
you have changed.
Key
management
Manage the licence keys
you have acquired to
activate media files locked
by DRM systems.
VOD settings
Select a connection profile
to be used for accessing a
video streaming server.
Health and safety information
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals
Certification Information (SAR)Your wireless phone is a
radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and
manufactured not to exceed the exposure limits for
radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.
government. These FCC exposure limits are derived
from the recommendations of two expert organizations,
the National Counsel on Radiation Protection and
Measurement (NCRP) and the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers (IEEE). In both cases, the
recommendations were developed by scientific and
engineering experts drawn from industry, government,
and academia after extensive reviews of the scientific
literature related to the biological effects of RF energy.
The exposure limit set by the FCC for wireless mobile
phones employs a unit of measurement known as the
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR is a measure
of the rate of absorption of RF energy by the human
body expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/kg).
The FCC requires wireless phones to comply with a
safety limit of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). The
FCC exposure limit incorporates a substantial margin of
safety to give additional protection to the public and to
account for any variations in measurements.SAR tests
are conducted using standard operating positions
accepted by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its
highest certified power level in all tested frequency
bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest
certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone
while operating can be well below the maximum value.
This is because the phone is designed to operate at
multiple power levels so as to use only the power
required to reach the network. In general, the closer
you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower
the power output.
Before a new model phone is available for sale to the
public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it
does not exceed the exposure limit established by the
FCC. Tests for each model phone are performed in
positions and locations (e.g. at the ear and worn on the
body) as required by the FCC. The highest SAR values
for this model phone as reported to the FCC are:
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Health and safety information
GSM1900 Head: 0.167 W/Kg, Body-worn: 0.367 W/
Kg.For body worn operation, this model phone has been
tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines
whenused with a Samsung accessory designated for
this product or when used with an accessory that
contains no metal and that positions the handset a
minimum of 1.5 cm from the body. Non-compliance
with the above restrictions may result in violation of
FCC RF exposure guidelines.SAR information on this
and other model phones can be viewed on-line at
www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid. This site uses the phone FCC ID
number, A3LSGHP960. Sometimes it may be necessary
to remove the battery pack to find the number. Once
you have the FCC ID number for a particular phone,
follow the instructions on the website and it should
provide values for typical or maximum SAR for a
particular phone. Additional product specific SAR
information can also be obtained at www.fcc.gov/cgb/
sar.
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has
published a series of Questions and Answers for
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consumers relating to radio frequency (RF) exposure
from wireless phones. The FDA publication includes the
following information:
What kinds of phones are the subject of
this update?
The term wireless phone refers here to hand-held
wireless phones with built-in antennas, often called
“cell”,”mobile” or ”PCS” phones. These types of wireless
phones can expose the user to measurable radio
frequency energy (RF) because of the short distance
between the phone and the user's head. These RF
exposures are limited by Federal Communications
Commission safety guidelines that were developed with
the advice of FDA and other federal health and safety
agencies. When the phone is located at greater
distances from the user, the exposure to RF is
drastically lower because a person's RF exposure
decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the
source. The so-called °×cordless phones,°± which have
a base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a
house, typically operate at far lower power levels, and
thus produce RF exposures well within the FCC's
compliance limits.
Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?
The available scientific evidence does not show that any
health problems are associated with using wireless
phones. There is no proof, however, that wireless
phones are absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit low
levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave
range while being used. They also emit very low levels
of RF when in the stand-by mode. Whereas high levels
of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue),
exposure to low level RF that does not produce heating
effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many
studies of low level RF exposures have not found any
biological effects. Some studies have suggested that
some biological effects may occur, but such findings
have not been confirmed by additional research. In
some cases, other researchers have had difficulty in
reproducing those studies, or in determining the
reasons for inconsistent results.
What is FDA's role concerning the safety of
wireless phones?
Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of
radiation-emitting consumer products such as wireless
phones before they can be sold, as it does with new
drugs or medical devices. However, the agency has
authority to take action if wireless phones are shown to
emit radio frequency energy (RF) at a level that is
hazardous to the user. In such a case, FDA could
require the manufacturers of wireless phones to notify
users of the health hazard and to repair, replace or
recall the phones so that the hazard no longer
exists.Although the existing scientific data do not justify
FDA regulatory actions, FDA has urged the wireless
phone industry to take a number of steps, including the
following:
• “Support needed research into possible biological
effects of RF of the type emitted by wireless phones;
•
“Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes
any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary
for device function; and
•
“Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones
with the best possible information on possible
effects of wireless phone use on human health.
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Health and safety information
FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the
federal agencies that have responsibility for different
aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at the
federal level. The following agencies belong to this
working group:
•
“National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health
•
“Environmental Protection Agency
•
“Federal Communications Commission
•
“Occupational Safety and Health Administration
•
“National Telecommunications and Information
Administration
The National Institutes of Health participates in some
interagency working group activities, as well.FDA
shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones
with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
All phones that are sold in the United States must
comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF
exposure. FCC relies on FDA and other health agencies
for safety questions about wireless phones.FCC also
regulates the base stations that the wireless phone
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networks rely upon. While these base stations operate
at higher power than do the wireless phones
themselves, the RF exposures that people get from
these base stations are typically thousands of times
lower than those they can get from wireless phones.
Base stations are thus not the primary subject of the
safety questions discussed in this document.
What are the results of the research done
already?
The research done thus far has produced conflicting
results, and many studies have suffered from flaws in
their research methods. Animal experiments
investigating the effects of radio frequency energy (RF)
exposures characteristic of wireless phones have
yielded conflicting results that often cannot be repeated
in other laboratories. A few animal studies, however,
have suggested that low levels of RF could accelerate
the development of cancer in laboratory animals.
However, many of the studies that showed increased
tumor development used animals that had been
genetically engineered or treated with cancer-causing
chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to develop cancer in
absence of RF exposure. Other studies exposed the
animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day. These
conditions are not similar to the conditions under which
people use wireless phones, so we don't know with
certainty what the results of such studies mean for
human health.Three large epidemiology studies have
been published since December 2000. Between them,
the studies investigated any possible association
between the use of wireless phones and primary brain
cancer, glioma, meningioma, or acoustic neuroma,
tumors of the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or other
cancers. None of the studies demonstrated the
existence of any harmful health effects from wireless
phones RF exposures. However, none of the studies can
answer questions about long-term exposures, since the
average period of phone use in these studies was
around three years.
What research is needed to decide
whether RF exposure from wireless
phones poses a health risk?
A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological
studies of people actually using wireless phones would
provide some of the data that are needed. Lifetime
animal exposure studies could be completed in a few
years. However, very large numbers of animals would
be needed to provide reliable proof of a cancer
promoting effect if one exists. Epidemiological studies
can provide data that is directly applicable to human
populations, but ten or more years' follow-up may be
needed to provide answers about some health effects,
such as cancer. This is because the interval between the
time of exposure to a cancer-causing agent and the
time tumors develop - if they do - may be many, many
years. The interpretation of epidemiological studies is
hampered by difficulties in measuring actual RF
exposure during day-to-day use of wireless phones.
Many factors affect this measurement, such as the
angle at which the phone is held, or which model of
phone is used.
What is FDA doing to find out more about
the possible health effects of wireless
phone RF?
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Health and safety information
FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology
Program and with groups of investigators around the
world to ensure that high priority animal studies are
conducted to address important questions about the
effects of exposure to radio frequency energy (RF).FDA
has been a leading participant in the World Health
Organization international Electromagnetic Fields (EMF)
Project since its inception in 1996. An influential result
of this work has been the development of a detailed
agenda of research needs that has driven the
establishment of new research programs around the
world. The Project has also helped develop a series of
public information documents on EMF issues.FDA and
Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association
(CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research and
Development Agreement (CRADA) to do research on
wireless phone safety. FDA provides the scientific
oversight, obtaining input from experts in government,
industry, and academic organizations. CTIA-funded
research is conducted through contracts to independent
investigators. The initial research will include both
laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users.
The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of
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additional research needs in the context of the latest
research developments around the world.
What steps can I take to reduce my
exposure to radio frequency energy from
my wireless phone?
If there is a risk from these products - and at this point
we do not know that there is - it is probably very small.
But if you are concerned about avoiding even potential
risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize your
exposure to radio frequency energy (RF). Since time is
a key factor in how much exposure a person receives,
reducing the amount of time spent using a wireless
phone will reduce RF exposure.
• “If you must conduct extended conversations by
wireless phone every day, you could place more
distance between your body and the source of the
RF, since the exposure level drops off dramatically
with distance. For example, you could use a headset
and carry the wireless phone away from your body
or use a wireless phone connected to a remote
antenna.
Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that
wireless phones are harmful. But if you are concerned
about the RF exposure from these products, you can
use measures like those described above to reduce your
RF exposure from wireless phone use.
What about children using wireless
phones?
The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users
of wireless phones, including children and teenagers. If
you want to take steps to lower exposure to radio
frequency energy (RF), the measures described above
would apply to children and teenagers using wireless
phones. Reducing the time of wireless phone use and
increasing the distance between the user and the RF
source will reduce RF exposure.Some groups sponsored
by other national governments have advised that
children be discouraged from using wireless phones at
all. For example, the government in the United
Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a
recommendation in December 2000. They noted that
no evidence exists that using a wireless phone causes
brain tumors or other ill effects. Their recommendation
to limit wireless phone use by children was strictly
precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence
that any health hazard exists.
Do hands-free kits for wireless phones
reduce risks from exposure to RF
emissions?
Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF
emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to
believe that hands-free kits reduce risks. Hands-free
kits can be used with wireless phones for convenience
and comfort. These systems reduce the absorption of
RF energy in the head because the phone, which is the
source of the RF emissions, will not be placed against
the head. On the other hand, if the phone is mounted
against the waist or other part of the body during use,
then that part of the body will absorb more RF energy.
Wireless phones marketed in the U.S. are required to
meet safety requirements regardless of whether they
are used against the head or against the body. Either
configuration should result in compliance with the
safety limit.
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Health and safety information
Do wireless phone accessories that claim
to shield the head from RF radiation work?
Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF
emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to
believe that accessories that claim to shield the head
from those emissions reduce risks. Some products that
claim to shield the user from RF absorption use special
phone cases, while others involve nothing more than a
metallic accessory attached to the phone. Studies have
shown that these products generally do not work as
advertised. Unlike °×hand-free°± kits, these so-called
°×shields°± may interfere with proper operation of the
phone. The phone may be forced to boost its power to
compensate, leading to an increase in RF absorption. In
February 2002, the Federal trade Commission (FTC)
charged two companies that sold devices that claimed
to protect wireless phone users from radiation with
making false and unsubstantiated claims. According to
FTC, these defendants lacked a reasonable basis to
substantiate their claim.
What about wireless phone interference
with medical equipment?
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Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can
interact with some electronic devices. For this reason,
FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure
electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted cardiac
pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones.
This test method is now part of a standard sponsored
by the Association for the Advancement of Medical
instrumentation (AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by
FDA, medical device manufacturers, and many other
groups, was completed in late 2000. This standard will
allow manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers
and defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI. FDA
has tested wireless phones and helped develop a
voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of
Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This
standard specifies test methods and performance
requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones so
that no interference occurs when a person uses a
compatible phone and a compatible hearing aid at the
same time. This standard was approved by the IEEE in
2000.FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless
phones for possible interactions with other medical
devices. Should harmful interference be found to occur,
FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and
work to resolve the problem.Additional information on
the safety of RF exposures from various sources can be
obtained from the following organizations:
•
FCC RF Safety Program:http://www.fcc.gov/oet/
rfsafety/
•
.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):http://
www.epa.gov/radiation/.
•
Occupational Safety and Health Administration's
(OSHA): http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/
radiofrequencyradiation/index.html
•
National institute for Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH):http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/emfpg.html .
•
World health Organization (WHO):http://
www.who.int/peh-emf/.
•
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation
Protection:http://www.icnirp.de.
•
National Radiation Protection Board (UK):http://
www.nrpb.org.uk.
•
Updated 4/3/2002: US food and Drug
Administrationhttp://www.fda.gov/cellphones
Road safety
Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to
communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But
an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of
wireless phones, one that every user must uphold.
When you are driving a car, driving is your first
responsibility. When using your wireless phone while
driving, follow local regulations in the country or region
you are in.
Operating environment
Remember to follow any special regulations in force in
the area you are in, and always switch off your phone
whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause
interference or danger.°×Federal Communications
Commission
When connecting the phone or any accessory to
another device, read its user’s guide for detailed safety
instructions. Do not connect incompatible products.
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Health and safety information
As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment,
users are advised that for the satisfactory operation of
the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is
recommended that the equipment should only be used
in the normal operating position (held to your ear with
the antenna pointing over your shoulder).
Electronic devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from
radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain
electronic equipment may not be shielded against the
RF signals from your wireless phone. Consult the
manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum
distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a
wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential
interference with the pacemaker. These
recommendations are consistent with the independent
research and recommendations of Wireless Technology
Research. If you have any reason to suspect that
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interference is taking place, switch off your phone
immediately.
Hearing aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some
hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you
may wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to
discuss alternatives.
Other medical devices
If you use any other personal medical devices, consult
the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is
adequately shielded from external RF energy.
Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining
this information.
Switch off your phone in health care facilities when
regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so.
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or
inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor
Switch off your phone in any facility where posted
notices require you to do so.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often
but not always clearly marked. They include the areas
below decks on boats, chemical transfer or storage
facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas, such
as propane or butane, areas where the air contains
chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal
powders, and any other area where you would normally
be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
Potentially explosive environments
Emergency calls
Switch off your phone when in any area with a
potentially explosive atmosphere, and obey all signs
and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an
explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using
radio signals, wireless, and landline networks as well as
user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee
connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should
never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential
communications like medical emergencies.
vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its
representative regarding your vehicle.
You should also consult the manufacturer of any
equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
Posted facilities
Users are advised to switch off the phone while at a
refuelling point (service station). Users are reminded of
the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio
equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution
areas), chemical plants, or where blasting operations
are in progress.
To make or receive calls, the phone must be switched
on and in a service area with adequate signal strength.
Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless
phone networks or when certain network services and/
or phone features are in use. Check with local service
providers.
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Health and safety information
To make an emergency call:
1. Switch on the phone.
2. Key in the emergency number for your present
location. Emergency numbers vary by location.
3. Press [].
Certain features like Call Barring may need to be
deactivated before you can make an emergency call.
Consult this document and your local cellular service
provider.
FCC Notice and Cautions
FCC Notice
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. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.. This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver. -Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected. -Consult the dealer or
an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in
close proximity to receiving equipment. The FCC can
require you to stop using the phone if such interference
cannot be eliminated.Vehicles using liquefied petroleum
gas (such as propane or butane) must comply with the
National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58). For a copy
of this standard, contact the National Fire Protection
Association, One Battery march Park, Quincy, MA
02269, Attn: Publication Sales Division.
Cautions
Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not
expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user°Øs
authority to operate the equipment.Only use approved
batteries, antennas and chargers. The use of any
unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void
the phone warranty if said accessories cause damage or
a defect to the phone.Although your phone is quite
sturdy, it is a complex piece of equipment and can be
broken. Avoid dropping, hitting, bending or sitting on it.
Other important safety information
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Health and safety information
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•
Only qualified personnel should service the phone or
install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or
service may be dangerous and may invalidate any
warranty applicable to the device.
•
Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in
your vehicle is mounted and operating properly.
•
Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or
explosive materials in the same compartment as the
phone, its parts, or accessories.
•
For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember
that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not
place objects, including installed or portable wireless
equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air
bag deployment area. Improperly installed wireless
equipment could result in serious injury if the air
bag inflates.
•
Switch off your phone before boarding an aircraft. It
is dangerous and illegal to use wireless phones in an
aircraft because they can interfere with the
operation of the aircraft.
•
Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the
suspension or denial of telephone services to the
offender, or legal action, or both.
Care and maintenance
Your phone is a product of superior design and
craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The
suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty
obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many
years.
•
Do not store the phone in hot areas. High
temperatures can shorten the life of electronic
devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt certain
plastics.
•
Do not store the phone in cold areas. When the
phone warms up to its normal operating
temperature, moisture can form inside the phone,
which may damage the phone’s electronic circuit
boards.
•
Keep your phone and all its parts and accessories
out of the reach of small children and pets. They
may accidentally damage these things or choke on
small parts.
•
•
Keep the phone dry. Precipitation, humidity, and
liquids contain minerals that corrode electronic
circuits.
Do not drop, knock, or shake the phone. Rough
handling can break internal circuit boards.
•
•
Do not use the phone with a wet hand. Doing so
may cause an electric shock to you or damage to
the phone.
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or
strong detergents to clean the phone. Wipe it with a
soft cloth.
•
Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device’s
moving parts and prevent proper operation.
•
Do not use or store the phone in dusty, dirty areas,
as its moving parts may be damaged.
•
Do not put the phone in or on heating devices, such
as a microwave oven, stove, or radiator. The phone
may explode when overheated.
•
When the phone or battery gets wet, the label
indicating water damage inside the phone changes
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Health and safety information
colour. In this case, phone repairs are no longer
guaranteed by the manufacturer's warranty, even if
the warranty for your phone has not expired.
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•
If your phone has a flash or light, do not use it too
close to the eyes of people or animals. This may
cause damage to their eyes.
•
Use only the supplied or an approved replacement
antenna. Unauthorised antennas or modified
accessories may damage the phone and violate
regulations governing radio devices.
•
If the phone, battery, charger, or any accessory is
not working properly, take it to your nearest
qualified service facility. The personnel there will
assist you, and if necessary, arrange for service.
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