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Safety precautions ............................ 6
Phone overview ................................. 9
Standby display icons ......................12
Getting started ................................ 13
Removing the back cover ...............13
Inserting the SIM card ....................13
Inserting the battery ........................14
microSD card ...................................14
Installing the back cover .................15
Charging the battery .......................16
Switching phone on/off ..................16
Switching phone on ........................ 16
Entering PIN ................................... 16
First time startup ............................ 16
Standby screen ................................ 17
Signal strength ................................ 17
Offline mode ................................... 17
Emergency Call (SOS) .................... 17
Switching phone off ....................... 17
General instructions ....................... 18
Connectivity .....................................18
DRM ..................................................18
Menu control ...................................18
Navigating the menus .................... 18
Menu speed dialling ....................... 19
Tabs ................................................. 19
Standard functions ..........................19
Options menu ................................. 19
Mark mode ...................................... 20
Fast list search ................................. 20
PIN codes ........................................ 21
PIN control ......................................21

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Change PIN ..................................... 21
Change PIN2 ................................... 21
Change phone code ........................ 22
Text input ........................................ 22
Changing input methods ............... 22
Text input without T9 .................... 22
Text input with T9 .......................... 23
T9 word suggestions ...................... 23
dictionary ........................................ 23
Correcting a word .......................... 23
Special characters ........................... 24
Text edit menu ................................ 24
Text templates ................................. 24
Creating text templates .................. 24
Inserting text templates ................. 25
Calling ............................................. 25
Making a video call ......................... 25
Video call options ........................... 25
Ending a call .................................... 26
Setting earpiece volume ................. 26
Listening to voicemail .................... 26
Accepting a call ............................... 26
Rejecting a call ................................ 27
Handsfree talking ........................... 27
Swapping between 2 calls .............. 27
Swapping calls ................................ 27
Ending calls .................................... 28
Conference ...................................... 28
Ending a conference ....................... 28
Private call ...................................... 28
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Safety precautions ......6 Change PIN ........21 Change PIN2 ........21 Phone overview ......... 9 Change phone code ......22 Standby display icons ......12 Text input ........22 Getting started ........ 13 Changing input methods ....22 Removing the back cover ....13 Text input without T9 ....
  • Page 2 Table of contents Call options ........29 Taking pictures/videos ....39 Full/split screen ......30 Reviewing pictures/videos ..... 39 Save pictures/videos ....... 39 Contacts .......... 30 Return to view finder ..... 39 Accessing Contacts ......30 Delete pictures/videos ....40 All contacts ........31 Camera options ......
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Text size ........... 49 Settings ..........53 MMS settings ........49 Multimedia ........53 MMS profiles ........49 Look and feel ........53 Home retrieval/Roaming retrieval 49 Security ........... 53 Req. read report ......50 Certificates ........53 Req.
  • Page 4 Table of contents My menu ..........60 Connect profiles ......68 Using My menu ......60 Internet profiles ......68 Change My menu ......60 Linger time ........68 Alarm clock ........60 Shortcuts .......... 69 Set alarm ......... 60 Setting a function shortcut .... 69 Apply Alarm to every day ....
  • Page 5 Table of contents This SIM only ........73 Barrings ........... 73 License manager ......73 Download prompt ......73 Network ..........73 Network info ........73 Choose network ......74 Auto network ........74 GPRS auto attach ......74 Preferred network ......74 Mode selection ........
  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Safety precautions Information for parents Please read the operating instructions and safety precautions carefully before use. Explain the content to your children and the hazards associated with using the phone. Remember to comply with Do not look directly into the legal requirements and local LED (e.g.
  • Page 7 Safety precautions The mains voltage (V) • Only use original batteries specified on the power supply and charging devices. unit must not be exceeded. Otherwise you risk serious Otherwise the charging device damage to health and may be damaged. property. The battery could explode, for instance.
  • Page 8 Safety precautions ® • The name of your phone is transmitted in connection. The factory default is "M7". The first time function is activated, or later in the menu, you can change this name (page 67). • If technology is not needed, this function should be deactivated.
  • Page 9: Phone Overview

    Phone overview Phone overview Internal Camera Speaker Main display Soft keys The current functions of these keys are shown in the bottom line of the display (see Shortcuts, page 69). Video call key Press to activate video call mode / make a video call.
  • Page 10 Phone overview Microphone Volume keys Press to adjust volume. Navigation key • In standby screen: press to start shortcut functions (see Shortcuts, page 69). • In lists, messages and menus: scroll up, down, left and right. OK key • In standby screen: press to open the main menu.
  • Page 11 Phone overview External Camera SIM card holder microSD card holder Hot key Press to activate the designated function. Function assigned to the key may vary by region/network operator. Speaker Battery knob Strap hole Connection socket For charger, headset, USB data cable, etc.
  • Page 12: Standby Display Icons

    Phone overview Standby display icons 3G signal strength Battery charge level, e.g. 100% GSM signal strength GPRS is activated New SMS/MMS/E-mail messages Alarm set Keypad locked General profile active Silent profile active Meeting profile active Outdoor profile active User profile 1 active User profile 2 active Car kit profile active Headset profile active...
  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting started Getting started the SIM card facing downward and the cut corner at the top left as illustrated. Removing the back cover 1. Turn the battery knob 90 degrees in the anticlockwise direction. To remove the SIM card, you must first remove the battery to unlock the SIM card holder.
  • Page 14: Inserting The Battery

    Getting started Inserting the battery 1. Slide the microSD card holder backward to release it. 1. Insert the tabs on the bottom edge of the battery into the slots at the bottom of the battery bay. 2. Press the upper edge of the battery down so that it locks in place.
  • Page 15: Removing The Microsd Card

    Getting started 5. Slide the card holder forward to lock Installing the back cover 1. Insert the tabs on the inside top edge of the back cover into the slots on the top edge of the phone. Removing the microSD card 1.
  • Page 16: Charging The Battery

    Getting started Charging the battery An alert sound warns you when the battery is low. The battery is not fully charged when first unpacked. Switching phone on/off 1. Swing the cover of the connection socket out. Switching phone on 2. Plug the charger connector into the Press and hold to switch the connection socket on the bottom...
  • Page 17: Standby Screen

    Getting started Follow the on-screen instructions to inserted, as long as you are within range complete the initial setup. of a network of the type supported by your phone. Standby screen 1. Enter 112 (the international The phone is in standby screen and is emergency number).
  • Page 18: General Instructions

    General instructions General instructions content transmissions for playback in computers, portable devices and network devices, while protecting them Connectivity from unauthorised use. Your phone supports different methods Menu control for transmitting data in the mobile network: Navigating the menus • The fastest method is UMTS (Universal Mobile The phone features various functions Telecommunications System).
  • Page 19: Menu Speed Dialling

    General instructions Menu speed dialling Standard functions All menu functions are numbered Options menu internally according to the position of the menu icon/option on the display. A The list below contains standard function may be selected directly by functions offered across various options entering these numbers in sequence.
  • Page 20: Mark Mode

    General instructions Rename Mark/ Rename selected entry. Mark/unmark selected Unmark entry. Send Select transmission type Mark all (e.g. MMS, SMS, e-mail or Mark all entries. technology) and Unmark all Unmark all marked send file. entries. Create Select transmission type Delete message Delete all marked entries.
  • Page 21: Pin Codes

    PIN codes PIN codes PIN control Settings Security PIN codes The PIN is the password provided by > > your network operator and is usually The phone and SIM card are protected requested each time the phone is against misuse by several security codes. switched on.
  • Page 22: Change Phone Code

    Text input Change phone code • Press briefly: Swap between input methods. You define the phone code • Press and hold : Input method (4 to 8-digits) when you activate a menu is displayed. phone-code protected function for the first time. It is then valid for all phone- Text input without T9 code protected functions.
  • Page 23: Text Input With T9

    Text input Text input with T9 2. Enter the word and confirm with The next time you enter the same T9 word suggestions word, it is in the list of suggestions. predicts the most probable word from a sequence of keys you press. Correcting a word 1.
  • Page 24: Special Characters

    Text input Special characters Text templates Press briefly: special characters Text templates are short excerpts of are shown. texts that you can insert in your messages (SMS, MMS). • Press to navigate to Creating text templates characters. Messages Templates Text >...
  • Page 25: Inserting Text Templates

    Calling Inserting text templates • You can also select a number from call Messages Create message records to make a video call (see > > Dialling previous numbers, page 26). SMS/MMS 1. Write a message. • During a video call, press to zoom 2.
  • Page 26: Dialling With Number Keys

    Calling Dialling with number keys • Voice call: Press or the volume 1. Enter a phone number in standby screen. to adjust the volume. 2. Make a voice call: Press • Video call: Press to adjust the Make a video call: Press volume.
  • Page 27: Rejecting A Call

    Calling Video call Warning! If the incoming call is a video call and Always switch off "handsfree talking" Show my image is deactivated (default, before holding the phone to your ear! Do you want to show your video page 70) Otherwise you will damage your hearing! image? is displayed.
  • Page 28: Ending Calls

    Calling Accepting the waiting call in addition Conference to the first call (Network support dependent and not Press available during video calls) (Swap)to accept the waiting Call up multiple parties one by one and call. The current call is put on hold. link them together in a multiparty call.
  • Page 29: Call Options

    Calling Swapping between the private call and Not available during video calls: conference Hold call Hold current call. and select Swap. Press Swap Swap between calls. When a private call is finished Conference (see page 28) • Press : End the private call and return to the conference.
  • Page 30: Full/Split Screen

    Contacts Me fullscreen Frame rate Adjust how many Your video is shown in full screen mode. frames per second the camera will capture. The video of the other party is not displayed. White balance Adjust the sensitivity to light. Contacts Flicker Adjust the sensitivity to adjustment...
  • Page 31: All Contacts

    Contacts Assigning media files All contacts (including contacts In some input fields (ringtone, picture) SIM contacts) and distribution lists. you can assign ringtones and pictures. Groups All groups. Press to select a media field (e.g. Contacts saved on the contacts picture) and confirm with SIM card.
  • Page 32: Groups

    Contacts Calling a number containing a 2. Press (Options) and select Add new member. A list of all contacts wildcard "?" that are not already in the group is 1. Select the number from contacts. displayed. 2. Press 3. Select new members and confirm 3.
  • Page 33: Moving A Sim Contact To Phone

    Contacts Moving a SIM contact to phone Distribution lists New distr. Enter name. list 3. Press to select a SIM contact. You can rename the distribution list and 4. Press (Options) and select attach a ringtone and a Edit. Edit picture using the option.
  • Page 34 Contacts Send contact Business card Contacts are sent/received as a vCard Create biz Create a business card, technology, card which is a contact MMS, or e-mail. containing your own Set as vid. contact information. Set a number as default allow'd/ for video call dialling.
  • Page 35: Fast Contact Search

    Contacts Voice-activated dialling Duplicate Add new contact with duplicate information. You can dial numbers from the contacts Find by speaking the name. SIM contacts, Contacts search: Enter • distribution lists and groups cannot text/number and have a voice tag. confirm with Filter contacts: Display •...
  • Page 36: Call Records

    Call records Last Call records These call types are displayed: call/Outgoing calls/Incoming calls (Network support dependent) For the selected call type the following information is displayed: the date/time In standby screen press and select Call records. and the duration and charges. For all incoming and all outgoing calls the number of recorded calls is displayed, too.
  • Page 37: Entertainment

    Entertainment Account limit info • You cannot pause an audio/video live (PIN2 protected) stream. • Incoming calls, alarms and events stop The account limit is not supported by streaming. all SIM cards. If your SIM card does not • Your phone does not support playback support the account limit, an according of a flash file taking more than 1MB of notification is displayed.
  • Page 38: Pictures

    Entertainment Pictures audio/video file. These bookmarks are not listed as browser bookmarks. All files are listed with file name and Select the desired bookmark and press size. to start playback of music/video Display picture directly from the bookmark (live Select the desired picture and press stream).
  • Page 39: Taking Pictures/Videos

    Entertainment Active self timer is indicated only in Recording videos picture mode. You can record up to 5 minutes. Remaining memory 1. Start the camera in video mode. The following memory information is 2. Press : Start recording. displayed: 3. Press •...
  • Page 40: Delete Pictures/Videos

    Entertainment Delete pictures/videos Self timer Picture is taken approx. 10 seconds after Press (Discard): Delete triggering. For the last 3 picture/video and open view finder. seconds, you will hear a signal tone each second. Camera options Audio record Turn microphone on/off The following functions are available, for video mode.
  • Page 41: Fm Radio

    FM radio signals. the strongest radio signals. • For accessories compatible with your Mono phone, contact your local BenQ office to Toggle mono mode on/off. mode inquire about availabilities and detailed information. RDS AF...
  • Page 42: Setting Preset Stations

    Create message Setting preset stations phone or to an e-mail address. All elements of an MMS message are 1. Scan for a station. merged into a "slide show". 2. Press (Options) and select Ask your service provider whether this Add to presets.
  • Page 43: Writing/Sending An Mms

    Create message Press (Options). Add item Picture/Video/ Sound/Flash: Select file Add item • Picture/Video/Sound: from the corresponding Select any file from the My stuff folder (page 62) corresponding stuff If you try to add items folder (page 62) that cannot be sent via and add to a new slide.
  • Page 44: Sms/Mms Options

    Create message Preview MMS Save as • Draft: Save message in Preview MMS If you start you can change draft folder. the presentation of the message. • Template: Save message as text/MMS Press (Options) for more template. options. Remove Remove picture/ video/ SMS/MMS options picture/ video/ sound/flash/contact/text...
  • Page 45: E-Mail Options

    Inbox E-mail options Add signature Add signature at the current cursor position. Depending on the current situation, different functions will be offered. Send options Req. deliv. receipt:, Request read receipt:, Press (Options). Priority: for current Add recipient From Contacts: Select e-mail (see E-mail •...
  • Page 46: Inbox Structure

    Inbox You can change MMS settings to Make a call to the sender: Select SMS, download new MMS immediately MMS or e-mail and press (voice without request. call)/ (video call). Cell Broadcast Service Reading SMS, MMS, CB Some service providers offer Cell Broadcast Services (CB), supplying you All new messages are listed in with messages on the activated topics.
  • Page 47: Wap Push

    Inbox The listed files and the options menu are retrieved, or you may be asked vary depending on the receive server whether the entire e-mail or only the type of the selected account. header should be downloaded. The number of retrieved e-mails is POP3 account displayed.
  • Page 48: Message Lists

    Message lists Service Loading message The list contains all sent messages and is SMS/MMS organised on two tabs: Depending on your setting (page 53), E-mail. accepting an SL push message will start the browser to download Web content (e.g. images, applications) to the phone. Message settings Message with audio/video/image Configure SMS, MMS, e-mails, cell...
  • Page 49: Auto Header

    Message settings Auto header MMS profiles If the function is activated the Header The MMS parameters are configured in template (page 24) is automatically up to 5 different profiles. You will inserted at the start of any created SMS. receive the necessary data from your service provider.
  • Page 50: Req. Read Report

    Message settings If set to confirm the charge Restricted When an MMS notification. notification is received, only the notification is Allow deliv report displayed. If the function is activated, allow the Req. read report server to send delivery reports to the sender.
  • Page 51: Emoticons

    Message settings Emoticons Editing an account See SMS settings page 49. Edit the account according to the information from your provider. Text size (Options) and select Edit. Press See SMS settings page 49. User info Max msg size Setup your e-mail address (for example, name@domain.abc) and login The size restriction affects downloaded information for the e-mail server.
  • Page 52: Cell Info Display

    Internet Cell info display Listening to voicemails Select whether or not the local cell In standby screen press and hold information should be displayed in standby screen. Messages > Voicemail. Topic list You can configure the types of Internet broadcast messages you want to receive. The list of configured topics Get the latest information from the is displayed.
  • Page 53: Bookmarks

    Internet Custom 2. Select a prefix or select Security enter prefix. Secure Display a security request prompt when leaving a page with Bookmarks secure connection to enter Internet Bookmarks > a page that is non-secure. ID cache Display the list of bookmarks stored in Set whether or not the the phone.
  • Page 54: Navigation In The Browser

    Download Activate profile Ending a connection Press and then (Yes) to Press to select a profile and end the connection and close the browser. confirm with Your Internet browser is under license of: Edit profile (Options) and select Edit. Press Profile Enter profile name.
  • Page 55: Games

    In such cases, the buyer is required to download or enable the application again. service user to receive the GPS map and BenQ offers no warranty or guarantee nor you may be able to subscribe to more does it accept any liability for the customer's...
  • Page 56: Organiser

    Organiser Organiser • The download GPS map and the displayed language may vary depending on your currently located country or Calendar region. Organiser Calendar > • The current date and time are automatically updated based on the You can enter events in the calendar. GPS map you are using.
  • Page 57: Weekly View

    Organiser Weekly view Calendar Settings Events are shown as vertical bars of Press (Options) and select Settings. different colours on the horizontal hour division. The first 2 upcoming or Default repeat current events for the current day are Set the default repeat time frame for displayed below the calendar.
  • Page 58: Information On The Alarm

    Organiser Sounds The recording is saved in the • If you edit a repeating event, select My Stuff folder in (page 62). whether you want to save changes to the highlighted event or to all occurrences An incoming call ends recording. The and confirm with record is saved automatically.
  • Page 59: Synchronisation

    Organiser Edit profile If you changed the time zone: (Options) and select Edit. Press • The alarm clock is not affected. For details on settings, please contact • Calendar events are updated to the your service provider. current time zone. Restore defaults Synchronisation Press...
  • Page 60: Extras

    Extras was successful, e.g. date, time and details 3. Select a function to assign to the entry about the synchronised application. and press (Select) to save the entry. None is selected, the assignment is Extras cleared from the list. Assign speed dial is selected, the Contacts list is opened.
  • Page 61: End Alarm

    Extras End alarm Calculator Extras Calculator The alarm will ring at the set time, even > when the ringtone or the phone is The calculator can be used in a basic switched off (except the phone is version and with an advanced range of switched off in alarms off mode, functions.
  • Page 62: Currency Settings

    My stuff • Press : Start/Stop/Restart. 5. Press to select the source unit/ • Press (Lap): Save lap time. A currency. lap is counted as the time between subsequent key presses. 6. Press to select the target unit/ currency. The result is displayed •...
  • Page 63 My stuff The content of the fixed folders is Appls. Launch Java filtered. The folders contain special Application media types. Files that do not fit in Manager and Misc. another folder are listed in display list of saved You can add personal folders on the top applications.
  • Page 64: License Manager

    Using the phone as card reader License manager Using the phone as card Display alphabetical list of all rights reader associated with files stored on the phone or the microSD card. Only available with the microSD card inserted. Scroll to a desired file, press License (Options) and select You can use your phone as a card reader...
  • Page 65: Settings

    Settings Settings Themes Settings Themes > Profiles Load a completely new user interface in your phone. With the press of a key, Settings Profiles > various functions are re-organised Several settings can be stored in a phone based on a theme, e.g. profile, for example to adapt the phone •...
  • Page 66: Screensaver

    Decreasing the brightness of the display owned by the SIG, Inc. and any extends the operating time of your phone. use of such marks by BenQ Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
  • Page 67 Settings technology active visibility The device address/name is shown or Activate/deactivate technology not to other BT devices if they request technology reduces the this in order to receive or send data. phone’s standby time if it is activated. On/Off is displayed when Activate/deactivate visibility.
  • Page 68: Data Counter

    Settings Connect profiles Trust/ Trust: Enter your Do not trust password both on the (Network support dependent) phone and on the device Depending on your provider up to to trust the device, so 25 profiles may be preset containing a that connection can be collection of settings utilised by...
  • Page 69: Shortcuts

    Settings Shortcuts Start function/call number using shortcuts Settings Shortcuts > • Press the corresponding soft key and You can assign one important navigation key briefly to start the number/function to each soft key, the function. navigation key (up, down, left, right) and the number keys 2 to 9.
  • Page 70: Diverts

    Settings You will hear the call waiting tone Not reachable during a call when there is another call A call is diverted if the phone is switched waiting. off or is out of range. Diverts No reply A call is diverted if you don’t answer it. (Network support dependent) Busy You can specify the conditions...
  • Page 71: Display Call Timer

    Settings image when you receive an incoming If a language that you do not understand video call. happens to be set, the phone can be reset to the language of your home service Select image provider with the following input (in If you do not want to transmit your standby screen): * # 0 0 0 0 # (Show my...
  • Page 72: Master Reset

    Settings The IMEI number may be useful for Time format customer service. Set the 24-hour/12-hour format for time Device check used in various applications. A self-test as well as individual tests are Date format Self test, all offered. If you select individual tests are carried out.
  • Page 73: Only Protect. Sim

    Settings Only protect. SIM Outg. int. x home (International outgoing without home (PIN2 or phone code protected) country) Dialling options are restricted to the International calls are not permitted. SIM protected numbers in the contacts. However you can make calls to your home country when abroad.
  • Page 74: Choose Network

    Settings Choose network Accessories Settings Accessories Start network search. This is useful if > you are not in your home network or Car kit want to register in a different network. Car kit The list of networks currently available profile is activated is displayed.
  • Page 75: Charge Via Usb

    Settings Charge via USB The phone is charged via USB when connected to a computer via USB data cable. Mass storage See Using the phone as card reader (page 64). GPS settings You can choose to edit settings of one of the 25 AGPS servers to better receive GPS data.
  • Page 76: Questions & Answers

    Questions & Answers Questions & Answers If you encounter problems while using the phone, or if it performs erratically, you can consult the information in the chart below. If your particular problem cannot be resolved using the information in the chart, contact the dealer where you purchased the phone. Problem Possible causes Possible solution...
  • Page 77: Clear All

    Questions & Answers Problem Possible causes Possible solution Shortened standby The standby time is related to If you are located in an area where signalling is time your service provider system weak, temporarily switch off the phone. configuration. The same phone used with different service providers’...
  • Page 78 Questions & Answers Problem Possible causes Possible solution Settings Security Barrings You cannot make You have activated call barrings. Go to > > > calls Clear all outgoing calls. , and then select Charge limit reached. Reset limit with PIN2. PIN Code is blocked.
  • Page 79: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance Care and maintenance Your phone has been designed and The suggestions given above apply equally manufactured to the highest of standards to your phone, battery, charger and all and should be treated with great care. The accessories. If any of these parts is not suggestions below will help you to enjoy working properly, obtain fast and reliable your phone for many years.
  • Page 80: Product Data

    Product data Product data Declaration of conformity Hereby, BenQ Corporation, declares that this M7 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The relevant declaration of conformity (DoC) has been signed. Please call the company hotline if you require a copy of the original, or visit: www.BenQ-eu.com/support...
  • Page 81: Sar

    European Union (R&TTE) and device to ensure it only uses the minimum level required to reach the network. international (ICNIRP) The World Health Organization has stated INFORMATION ON RF EXPOSURE / that present scientific information does not SPECIFIC ABSORPTION RATE (SAR) indicate the need for any special precautions for the use of mobile devices.
  • Page 82: License Agreement

    Licensed Software installed on the phone. The You further agree that if BenQ or any licensor Licensed Software is licensed with the phone of BenQ ("Licensor") is required to engage in...
  • Page 83 Licensed Software in accordance ment creates no obligations on the part of with the limitations of this Agreement. BenQ other than as specifically set forth here- TERMINATION. This Agreement is ef- fective from the first date You install, copy or LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.
  • Page 84 License Agreement BenQ and where applicable its Licensors in the invalid, all other provisions shall remain valid Licensed Software shall be free to use any feed- unless such validity would frustrate the pur- back received from You resulting from your...
  • Page 85: Menu Tree

    Menu tree Menu tree Contacts Call records Home Page Internet > Enter URL Bookmarks History Settings Media player Entertainment > Camera FM radio Messages Create message > Inbox Drafts Outbox Sent Voicemail Templates Msg settings Calendar Organiser > Voice memo Time zones Synchronisation Games...
  • Page 86 Menu tree STK Toolkit Extras > My menu Alarm clock Calculator Unit converter Sound recorder Stopwatch My stuff Settings Profiles > Ringtones Themes Display Vibration Connectivity Shortcuts Call setup Phone Clock Security Network Accessories GPS settings 4J.04Y01.001...

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