Sony A3880008 GSM/GPRS/EDGE(850&900&1800&1900MHz) / UMTS (FDD1&2&5) HSDPA, HSUPA mobile phone with Bluetooth, FM receiver User Manual Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB

Sony Mobile Communications Inc GSM/GPRS/EDGE(850&900&1800&1900MHz) / UMTS (FDD1&2&5) HSDPA, HSUPA mobile phone with Bluetooth, FM receiver Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB

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User guideThank you for purchasing a Sony Ericsson C901 Cyber-shot™.For additional phone content, go towww.sonyericsson.com/fun. Register now to get free onlinestorage and special offers atwww.sonyericsson.com/myphone.For product support, go to www.sonyericsson.com/supportPlease read the Important information before you use yourmobile phone.Instruction symbolsThese symbols may appear in the User guide.NoteTipWarning> Use a selection or navigation key to scroll and select.See Navigation on page 12.2Getting startedAssemblyBefore you start using your phone, you need to insert a SIMcard and the battery.To insert the SIM card1231Unlock the battery cover lock.2Remove the battery cover.3Slide the SIM card into its holder with the gold-colouredcontacts facing down.3To insert the battery2.1132.21Insert the battery with the label side up and the connectorsfacing each other.2Attach the battery cover and lock it.4Turning on the phoneTo turn on the phone1Press and hold down .2Enter your SIM card PIN, if requested, and select OK.3Select a language.4Follow the instructions to use the setup wizard for basicsettings and useful tips.If you want to correct a mistake when you enter yourPIN, press .HelpIn addition to this User guide, an extended User guide,Feature guides and more information are available atwww.sonyericsson.com/support.Help and information are also available in your phone.5To access the User guide•Select Menu > Settings > User help > User guide.To view tips and tricks•Select Menu > Settings > User help > Tips and tricks.To view information about functions•Scroll to a function and select Info, if available. In somecases, Info appears under Options.To view the phone status•Press and then press the volume key. Phone,memory and battery information is shown.Charging the batteryThe phone battery is partly charged when you buy it.To charge the battery1261Connect the charger to the phone. It takes approximately2.5 hours to fully charge the battery. Press a key to viewthe screen.2Remove the charger by tilting the plug upwards.You can use your phone while it is charging. You cancharge the battery at any time and for more or less than2.5 hours. You can interrupt the charging withoutdamaging the battery.7Phone overview1 Ear speaker12345671391012111482 Screen3 Selection keys4 Call key5 Activity menu key6 Navigation key7 Keylock key8 Volume, digital zoomkeys9 Camera view key10 Camera mode key11 End, On/off key12 Camera key13 C key (Clear)14 Silent key815 Flash1516171921201816 Camera lens17 Retractable lens cover18 Memory card slot (underthe cover)19 Connector for charger,handsfree and USBcable20 Loudspeaker21 Strap holder9Menu overview*PlayNow™*Cyber-shot™AlarmsCalls**AllAnsweredDialledMissedInternetMessagingWrite new,InboxConversations,Messages, Email, IM, CallvoicemailContactsMyself, New contactOrganiserFile manager,Applications, Video call,Calendar, Tasks, Notes,Synchronisation, Timer,Stopwatch, Calculator,Code memoEntertainmentOnline services,TrackID™, Locationservices, Games,VideoDJ™, PhotoDJ™,MusicDJ™, Remotecontrol, Record sound,Demo tourMediaPhoto, Music, Video,Games, Web feeds,SettingsRadioSettingsGeneralProfiles, Time & date,Language, Updateservice, Voice control,New events, Shortcuts,10Flight mode, Security,Setup wizard,Accessibility, Phonestatus, Master resetSounds & alertsRing volume, Ringtone,Silent mode, Increasingring, Vibrating alert,Message alert, Key soundDisplayWallpaper, Main menulayout, Theme, Startupscreen, Screen saver,Clock size, Brightness,Edit line namesCallsSpeed dial, Smart search,Divert calls, Switch to line2, Manage calls, Time &cost, Show/hide my no.,HandsfreeConnectivityBluetooth, USB, Phonename, Synchronisation,Device management,Mobile networks, Datacommunication, Internetsettings, Streamingsettings, Messagesettings, SIP settings,AccessoriesUser helpUser guide, Settingsdownload, Basic setup,Tips and tricks* Some menus areoperator-, network- andsubscription-dependent.** You can use thenavigation key to scrollbetween tabs insubmenus. For moreinformation, seeNavigation on page 12.11NavigationTo access the main menu•When Menu appears on the screen, press the centreselection key to select Menu.•If Menu does not appear on the screen, press , andthen press the centre selection key to select Menu.To navigate the phone menus•Press the navigation key , , or to move throughthe menus.To end a function•Press .To return to standby•Press .To delete items•Press to delete items such as numbers, letters,pictures and sounds.Memory cardYou may have to purchase a memory card separately.12Your phone supports Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) memorycard adding more storage space to your phone. It can alsobe used as a portable memory card with other compatibledevices.You can move content between a memory card and thephone memory. See Handling content in the phone onpage 19.To insert a memory card•Remove the battery cover and insert the memory card withthe gold-coloured contacts facing down.Entering textYou can use multitap text input or T9™ Text Input to entertext. The T9 Text Input method uses a built-in dictionary.To change text input method•When you enter text, press and hold down .To shift between capitals and lower-case letters•When you enter text, press .To enter numbers•When you enter text, press and hold down – .13To enter full stops and commas•When you enter text, press .To enter a symbol1When you enter text, select Options > Add symbol.2Scroll to a symbol and select Insert.To enter text using T9™ Text Input1Select, for example, Menu > Messaging > Write new >Message.2If is not displayed, press and hold down to changeto T9 Text Input.3Press each key only once, even if the letter you want is notthe first letter on the key. For example, to write the word“Jane”, press , , , . Write the whole wordbefore looking at the suggestions.4Use or to view suggestions.5Press to accept a suggestion.To enter text using multitap1From standby select, for example, Menu > Messaging >Write new > Message.2If is displayed, press and hold down to change tomultitap text input.3Press – repeatedly until the desired letterappears.4When a word is written, press to add a space.Cyber-shot™You can take photos and record video clips to view, save orsend. You find saved photos and video clips in Media andin File manager.14Using the cameraTo activate the camera•Open the retractable lens cover.Viewfinder and camera keys14310925678151 Zoom in or out2 View photos and videos3 Select still camera or video camera4 Take photos/Record video5 Photo: Flash Video: Light6Self-timer7 Photo: Scenes Video: Night mode8 Photo: Shoot mode Video: Video length9 Decrease brightness10 Increase brightnessTo take a photo1Activate the camera and press to select .2Press halfway down to use auto focus.3When the dot and focus frame are green, press fullydown to take a photo. The photo is automatically saved.To record a video clip1Activate the camera and press to select .2Press fully down to start recording.3To stop recording, press fully down. The video clipis automatically saved.To use zoom•Press the volume key.16To adjust brightness•Press the navigation key. The amount of brightness isshown beside the .To view photos and video clips1Activate the camera and press .2Scroll to the item.3To view a video clip, press the centre selection key.More camera featuresTo change settings•Activate the camera and select .To view information about settings•Scroll to a setting and select .Photo fixYou can use Photo fix to improve photos. In a one-clickoperation, brightness, light and contrast are adjusted to giveyou the best possible photo. The improvements are savedas a copy of the photo. The original photo is not affected.To improve a photo with Photo fix1Activate the camera and press to select .2Make sure Review is set to On. Select > Settings andscroll to Review > On. Select to return to the viewfinder.3Take a photo.4During review, select Options > Photo fix.Face detectionYou can use face detection to bring an off-centre face intofocus. The camera automatically detects up to three faces,indicated by white frames. A green frame shows which face17has been selected when auto-focus is used. Focus is set tothe face closest to the camera.To set face detection1Activate the camera and press to select .2Select > Focus > Face detection.Smile Shutter™Smile Shutter allows you to capture the smiles of family andfriends. The camera detects up to three faces and selectsone face for smile detection and auto focus. A yellow frameshows which face is selected. When the selected facesmiles, the camera automatically takes a photo.To set Smile Shutter™1Activate the camera and press to select .2Select > Shoot mode > Smile Shutter™.3When appears, the camera is in Smile Shutter mode.To use Smile Shutter™1Activate the camera and press to select .2When you see the yellow frame, press fully down.When appears, smile detection is activated.3The camera automatically takes the photo when thesubject smiles.4To take a photo although no smile is detected, press fully down again.18Transferring and handlingcontentYou can transfer and handle content such as pictures andmusic.You are not allowed to exchange some copyright-protected material. identifies a protected item.Handling content in the phoneYou can use File manager to handle content saved in thephone memory or on a memory card. Tabs and icons in Filemanager show where the content is saved. If the memory isfull, delete some content to create space.To select more than one item in a folder1Select Menu > Organiser > File manager.2Scroll to a folder and select Open.3Select Options > Mark > Mark several.4For each item you want to mark, scroll to the item andselect Mark.To move items between the phone memory and the memorycard1Select Menu > Organiser > File manager.2Find an item and select Options > Manage file > Move.3Select Memory card or Phone.4Scroll to a folder and select Open.5Select Paste.Sending content to another phoneYou can send content, for example, in messages or usingBluetooth™ wireless technology.19To send content1Scroll to an item and select Options > Send.2Select a transfer method.Make sure the receiving device supports the transfermethod you select.Using a USB cableYou can connect your phone to a computer with a USB cableto synchronise, transfer and back up phone content and useyour phone as a modem. For more information, go towww.sonyericsson.com/support to read Feature guides.You may have to purchase a USB cable separately.Before using a USB cableSee Required operating systems on page 21.Only use a USB cable supported by your phone. Do notremove the USB cable from your phone or computerduring transfer as this may corrupt the memory card orthe phone memory.To disconnect the USB cable safely1Computer: Close any software that you are using withyour phone.2Disconnect the USB cable.Drag and drop contentYou can drag and drop content between your phone, amemory card and a computer in Microsoft WindowsExplorer.To drag and drop content1Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable.202Phone: Select Media transfer. The phone will remainactivated during file transfer.3Computer: Wait until the phone memory and memorycard appear as external disks in Windows Explorer.4Drag and drop selected files between the phone and thecomputer.Transferring content to and from acomputerYou can use Media Go™ to transfer media content betweenyour phone and a computer.Media Go™ is available for download atwww.sonyericsson.com/support.Required operating systemsYou need one of these operating systems to use SonyEricsson PC software:•Microsoft® Windows Vista™•Microsoft® Windows XP, Service Pack 2 or higherTo download Media Go™1Computer: In your Internet browser, go towww.sonyericsson.com/support.2Select a region and country.3Select Software downloads.4Select a phone from the list.5Select Read more and download under Media Go™.6Select Download now and save the file to your computer.Remember where you save the file.To install Media Go™ from the downloaded file1Locate the downloaded Media Go™ file on the computer.21
2Double-click the file and follow the instructions.To transfer content using Media Go™Do not remove the USB cable from your phone orcomputer during transfer, as this may corrupt thememory card or the phone memory.1Connect the phone to a computer with a USB cablesupported by your phone.2Computer: Select Start/Programs/Sony/Media Go™.3Phone: Select Media transfer.4Computer: Select Transfer to or from Device using MediaGo™ and click OK.5Wait until the phone appears in Media Go™.6Move files between your phone and the computer inMedia Go™.CallingMaking and receiving callsYou need to turn on your phone and be within range of anetwork.To make a call1Enter a phone number (with international country code andarea code, if applicable).2Press .You can call numbers from your contacts and call list.See Contacts on page 24, and Call list onpage 24.To end a call•Press .22To make international calls1Press and hold down until a “+” sign appears.2Enter the country code, area code (without the first zero)and phone number.3Press .To answer a call•Press .To reject a call•Press .To change the ear speaker volume during a call•Press the volume key up or down.To mute the microphone during a call1Press and hold down .2Press and hold down again to resume.To turn on the loudspeaker during a call•Press SpkrOn.Do not hold your phone to your ear when using theloudspeaker. This could damage your hearing.Emergency callsYour phone supports international emergency numbers, forexample, 112 or 911. You can normally use these numbersto make emergency calls in any country, with or without theSIM card inserted, if you are within range of a network.In some countries, other emergency numbers may alsobe promoted. Your network operator may thereforehave saved additional local emergency numbers on theSIM card.23To make an emergency call•Enter 112 (the international emergency number) and press.To view your local emergency numbers1Select Menu > Contacts.2Scroll to New contact and select Options > Specialnumbers > Emergency nos..Call listYou can view information about recent calls.To call a number from the call list1Press and scroll to a tab.2Scroll to a name or a number and press .ContactsYou can save names, phone numbers and personalinformation in Contacts. Information can be saved in thephone memory or on the SIM card.You can synchronise your contacts using theSony Ericsson PC Suite.To add a phone contact1Select Menu > Contacts.2Scroll to New contact and select Add.3Enter the name and select OK.4Scroll to New number: and select Add.5Enter the number and select OK.6Select a number option.7Scroll between the tabs and add information to the fields.8Select Save.24Calling contactsTo call with Smart search1Press – to enter a sequence of (at least two)digits. All entries which match the sequence of digits orcorresponding letters are shown in a list.2Scroll to a contact or a phone number and press .To turn on or off Smart search1Select Menu > Settings > Calls > Smart search.2Select an option.MessagingText and picture messagesMessages can contain text, pictures, sound effects,animations, and melodies. You can also create and usetemplates for your messages.When sending messages, the phone automatically selectsthe most suitable method (as a text or picture message) forsending the message.If you cannot use picture messages, see I cannot useInternet-based services on page 32.To create and send a message1Select Menu > Messaging > Write new > Message.2Enter text. To add items to the message, press , scroll and select an item.3Select Continue > Contacts look-up.4Select a recipient and select Send.If you send a message to a group, you will be chargedfor each member.25To view a message from the inbox1Select Menu > Messaging > Inbox.2Scroll to the message and select View.To call a number in a message•When you view the message, scroll to the phone numberand press .MusicYou can listen to music, audio books and podcasts. UseMedia Go™ to transfer content to and from your phone. Formore information, see Transferring content to and from acomputer on page 21.Stereo portable handsfreeMusic playerTo play music1Select Menu > Media > Music.262Browse by category using the navigation key.3Scroll to a title and select Play.To stop playing music•Press the centre selection key.To fast forward and rewind•Press and hold down or .To move between tracks•Press or .To change the volume•Press the volume key up or down.TrackID™TrackID™ is a music recognition service. You can search fortitle, artist and album name for a track you hear playingthrough a loudspeaker or on the radio in your phone. If youcannot use TrackID™, see I cannot use Internet-basedservices on page 32.To search for track information•When you hear a track through a loudspeaker, selectMenu > Entertainment > TrackID™ > Start.•When the radio in your phone is playing select Options >TrackID™.For best results, use TrackID™ in a quiet area.RadioDo not use your phone as a radio in places where thisis prohibited.To turn on the radio1Connect a handsfree to the phone.272Select Menu > Radio.To search for channels manually•Press or .Saving channelsYou can save up to 20 preset channels.To save channels automatically•Select Options > Auto save.To switch between saved channels•Press or .InternetIf you cannot use the Internet, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 32.To start browsing1Select Search.2Enter a Web address, a search phrase or the name of abookmark.3Scroll to an item in the list and select Go to or Search.To exit the browser•Select Options > Exit browser.To create a bookmark1When you browse the Internet, select Options > Tools >Add bookmark.2Enter a title and an address. Select Save.28More featuresFlight modeIn Flight mode the network and radio transceivers are turnedoff to prevent disturbance to sensitive equipment.When the flight mode menu is activated you are asked toselect a mode the next time you turn on your phone:•Normal mode – full functionality•Flight mode – limited functionalityTo activate the flight mode menu•Select Menu > Settings > General > Flight mode >Continue > Show at startup.To select flight mode1When the flight mode menu is activated, turn off yourphone.2Turn on your phone and select Flight mode.Update ServiceYou can update your phone with the latest software usingyour phone or a PC.Updating using your phone is not possible in allcountries/regions.To view the current software in the phone1Select Menu > Settings > General > Update service.2Select Software version.29Update Service using a PCYou can update your phone using a USB cable and anInternet-connected PC.Make sure all personal data in your phone memory isbacked up before you perform an update using a PC.See cross reference error on page page referenceerror.To use Update Service using a PC•Go to www.sonyericsson.com/updateservice.RingtonesTo set a ringtone1Select Menu > Settings > Sounds & alerts > Ringtone.2Find and select a ringtone.To turn off the ringtone•Press and then press and hold down .The alarm signal is not affected.LocksSIM card lockThis lock only protects your subscription. Your phone willwork with a new SIM card. If the lock is on, you have to entera PIN (Personal Identity Number).If you enter your PIN incorrectly three times in a row, the SIMcard is blocked and you need to enter your PUK (PersonalUnblocking Key). Your PIN and PUK are supplied by yournetwork operator.30To unblock the SIM card1When PIN blocked appears, enter your PUK and selectOK.2Enter a new four-to-eight-digit PIN and select OK.3Re-enter the new PIN and select OK.To edit the PIN1Select Menu > Settings > General > Security > Locks> SIM protection > Change PIN.2Enter your PIN and select OK.3Enter a new four-to-eight-digit PIN and select OK.4Re-enter the new PIN and select OK.If Codes do not match appears, you entered the newPIN incorrectly. If Wrong PIN appears, followed by OldPIN:, you entered your old PIN incorrectly.TroubleshootingSome problems can be fixed using Update Service. UsingUpdate Service on regular basis will optimize the phone’sperformance. See Update Service on page 29.Some problems will require you to call your networkoperator.For more support go to www.sonyericsson.com/support.Common questionsI have problems with memory capacity or the phoneis working slowlyRestart your phone every day to free memory or do a Masterreset.31Master resetIf you select Reset settings, the changes that you havemade to settings will be deleted.If you select Reset all, your settings and content, such ascontacts, messages, pictures, sounds and downloadedgames, will be deleted. You may also lose content that wasin the phone at purchase.To reset the phone1Select Menu > Settings > General > Master reset.2Select an option.3Follow the instructions that appear.I cannot charge the phone or battery capacity is lowThe charger is not properly connected or the batteryconnection is poor. Remove the battery and clean theconnectors.The battery is worn out and needs to be replaced. SeeCharging the battery on page 6.No battery icon appears when I start charging thephoneIt may take a few minutes before the battery icon appears onthe screen.Some menu options appear in greyA service is not activated. Contact your network operator.I cannot use Internet-based servicesYour subscription does not include data capability. Settingsare missing or incorrect.You can download settings using the setup wizard or bygoing to www.sonyericsson.com/support.32To download settings1Select Menu > Settings > User help > Settingsdownload.2Follow the instructions that appear.Contact your network operator or service provider formore information.I cannot send messages from my phoneMost messages require a service centre number to sendthem. The number is supplied by your service provider andis usually saved on the SIM card. If the number to your servicecentre is not saved on your SIM card, you must enter thenumber yourself.To send most picture messages, you must set an MMSprofile and the address of your message server. If no MMSprofile or message server exists, you can receive all thesettings automatically from your network operator, downloadsettings using the setup wizard or atwww.sonyericsson.com/support.To enter a service centre number1Select Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Messagesettings > Text message and scroll to Service centre.The number is shown if it is saved on the SIM card.2If there is no number shown, select Edit.3Scroll to New ServiceCentre and select Add.4Enter the number, including the international “+” sign andcountry code.5Select Save.To select an MMS profile1Select Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Messagesettings > Picture message.332Select an existing profile or create a new one.To set the message server address1Select Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Messagesettings > Picture message.2Scroll to a profile and select Options > Edit.3Scroll to Message server and select Edit.4Enter the address and select OK > Save.I cannot synchronise or transfer content between myphone and my computer, when using a USB cable.The cable or software has not been properly installed. Go towww.sonyericsson.com/support to read Feature guideswhich contain detailed installation instructions andtroubleshooting sections.Error messagesInsert SIMThere is no SIM card in your phone or you may have insertedit incorrectly.See To insert the SIM card on page 3.The SIM card connectors need cleaning. If the card isdamaged, contact your network operator.Insert correct SIM cardYour phone is set to work only with certain SIM cards. Checkif you are using the correct operator SIM card.Wrong PIN/Wrong PIN2You have entered your PIN or PIN2 incorrectly.Enter the correct PIN or PIN2 and select Yes.34PIN blocked/PIN2 blockedYou have entered your PIN or PIN2 code incorrectly threetimes in a row.To unblock, see SIM card lock on page 30.Codes do not matchCodes that you have entered do not match. When you wantto change a security code, for example your PIN, you haveto confirm the new code. See SIM card lock on page 30.No netw. coverageYour phone is in flight mode. See Flight mode on page 29.Your phone is not receiving any network signal, or thereceived signal is too weak. Contact your network operatorand make sure that the network has coverage where you are.The SIM card is not working properly. Insert your SIM cardin another phone. If this works, it is probably your phone thatis causing the problem. Please contact the nearestSony Ericsson service location.Emerg. calls onlyYou are within range of a network, but you are not allowedto use it. However, in an emergency, some networkoperators allow you to call the international emergencynumber 112. See Emergency calls on page 23.PUK blocked. Contact operator.You entered your personal unblocking key code (PUK)incorrectly 10 times in a row.35Legal informationSony Ericsson C901 Cyber-shot™This User guide is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile CommunicationsAB or its local affiliated company, without any warranty. Improvementsand changes to this User guide necessitated by typographical errors,inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/orequipment, may be made by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications ABat any time and without notice. Such changes will, however, beincorporated into new editions of this User guide.All rights reserved.©Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, 2009Publication number: 1220-7402.1Attention: Some of the services and features described in this Userguide are not supported by all networks and/or service providers in allareas. Without limitation, this applies to the GSM InternationalEmergency Number 112. Please contact your network operator orservice provider to determine availability of any specific service orfeature and whether additional access or usage fees apply.Your mobile phone has the capability to download, store and forwardadditional content, e.g. ringtones. The use of such content may berestricted or prohibited by rights of third parties, including but not limitedto restriction under applicable copyright laws. You, and notSony Ericsson, are entirely responsible for additional content that youdownload to or forward from your mobile phone. Prior to your use of anyadditional content, please verify that your intended use is properly licensedor is otherwise authorized. Sony Ericsson does not guarantee theaccuracy, integrity or quality of any additional content or any other thirdparty content. Under no circumstances will Sony Ericsson be liable in anyway for your improper use of additional content or other third partycontent.Bluetooth is a trademark or a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc.and any use of such mark by Sony Ericsson is under license.The Liquid Identity logo, BestPic, PlayNow, MusicDJ, PhotoDJ, TrackID,Style-Up and VideoDJ are trademarks or registered trademarks ofSony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB.TrackID™ is powered by Gracenote Mobile MusicID™. Gracenote andGracenote Mobile MusicID are trademarks or registered trademarks ofGracenote, Inc.36Cyber-shot, Smile Shutter, Sony, Memory Stick Micro™, M2™ and MediaGo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.Google™, Google Maps™, YouTube and the YouTube logo aretrademarks or registered trademarks of Google, Inc.Ericsson is a trademark or registered trademark of Telefonaktiebolaget LMEricsson.Microsoft, Windows and Vista are registered trademarks or trademarks ofMicrosoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.T9™ Text Input is a trademark or a registered trademark of TegicCommunications. T9™ Text Input is licensed under one or more of thefollowing: U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,818,437, 5,953,541, 5,187,480, 5,945,928, and6,011,554; Canadian Pat. No. 1,331,057, United Kingdom Pat. No.2238414B; Hong Kong Standard Pat. No. HK0940329; Republic ofSingapore Pat. No. 51383; Euro.Pat. No. 0 842 463(96927260.8) DE/DK,FI, FR, IT, NL, PT, ES, SE, GB; and additional patents are pendingworldwide.This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights ofMicrosoft. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this productis prohibited without a license from Microsoft.Other product and company names mentioned herein may be thetrademarks of their respective owners.Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.All illustrations are for illustration only and may not accurately depict theactual phone.37www.sonyericsson.comSony Ericsson Mobile Communications ABSE-221 88 Lund, Sweden

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