Samsung GH68-26316A User Manual

Portable tri-band mobile phone
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SCH-R860 Series
P O R T A B L E
T R I - B A N D
M O B I L E
P H O N E
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.

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  • Page 1 SCH-R860 Series P O R T A B L E T R I - B A N D M O B I L E P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 3 MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ...4 Understanding this User Manual ......4 Charging the Battery ....... . . 4 Activating Your Phone .
  • Page 5 Message Sending Options ......60 Receiving New Messages ......61 Voicemail .
  • Page 6 Warning Regarding Display ......147 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ....147 UL Certified Travel Adapter .
  • Page 7: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to start using your Samsung SCH-r860 phone by activating your service, setting up your voicemail, and getting an understanding of how this manual is put together. Understanding this User Manual The chapters of this manual generally follow the same order as the menus and sub-menus in your phone.
  • Page 8: Activating Your Phone

    The travel adapter included with your phone is a convenient, light-weight charger that rapidly charges your phone from any 120/220 VAC outlet. Plug the large end of the Travel Adapter into a standard 120 VAC or 220 VAC wall outlet. Important!: For connection to an electrical supply not located in North America, you must use an adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet.
  • Page 9 Note: Your phone comes packaged with a partially charged rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery and travel adapter. Important!: You must fully charge the battery the first time you use your phone, otherwise you could damage the battery. From fully discharged to fully charged, the battery requires up to 4 hours of charge time.
  • Page 10: Setting Up Your Voicemail

    Note: As with any other radio-transmitting device, do not touch the antenna (at the bottom of the device) while using your phone as this can affect call quality and can cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than is necessary.
  • Page 11 Open the microSD cover on the right hand side of the phone, as shown. Correct Incorrect Make sure that the gold contacts of the card are face down, as shown, then carefully slide the memory card into the memory card slot until you feel it click into place. Replace the microSD cover.
  • Page 12: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

    Section 2: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also describes the screen format and the icons that will be displayed when the phone is in use. Features of Your Phone Full-screen Touch Screen [high-resolution (240 x400 pixels), color] •...
  • Page 13: Front View Of Your Phone

    previous menu or screen when navigating features on your phone. Display — Indicates the status of your phone (including numbers dialed, feature and function screens, status icons, message indicators and contents, signal strength, and so on) and shows all touch controls (hot buttons, keypads, and menus).
  • Page 14: Rear View

    Display — Indicates the status of your phone (including numbers dialed, feature and function screens, status icons, message indicators and contents, signal strength, and so on) and shows all touch controls (hot buttons, keypads, and menus). Send Key — Lets you place or receive a call.
  • Page 15: Soft Keys

    With the phone keys and touch screen locked, press and hold the • Power On-Off/LOCK key ( ) to unlock the phone. Note: With the phone locked, you can still answer incoming calls by pressing the Talk key. Volume Key In Standby mode, press the Volume key on the upper left side of the •...
  • Page 16: Understanding The Display Screen

    Understanding the Display Screen The top line of your phone’s display contains icons that indicate network status, battery power, signal strength, connection type, and more. Tapping the left side of the display opens the Widget Bar that lists available shortcut widgets.
  • Page 17: Your Phone's Modes

    Information • – Example: “New Message” Error • – Example: “System Error!” Warning • – Example: “Low Battery,” “Memory Full!” Backlight The backlight illuminates the display. It goes off when the screen and phone keys are not pressed within a period of time set in the Backlight Time menu.
  • Page 18 To enter Lock Mode: In Standby mode, press on the top of the phone. The lock mode screen appears momentarily in the display, then the screen goes dark. To exit Lock Mode: While in Lock mode, press and hold until the Standby mode screen appears in the display.
  • Page 19: Adjust The Ringer

    In Standby mode, repeatedly press the Volume key ) down until “Vibrate only” appears in the display. Note: The Volume key is on the left side of phone. Adjust the Ringer To adjust the Ringer volume, while in Standby mode, press the Volume key up or down.
  • Page 20: Camcorder Mode

    – In Standby mode, press the Menu soft key, then select Multimedia ➔ Camera. – In Camcorder mode, select Exiting Camera Mode — Press • Camcorder Mode Camcorder mode lets you record videos with your phone’s camera. In Camcorder mode, you can also adjust the resolution and appearance of your videos.
  • Page 21 Caution!: Keep the phone away from you ear while in Speakerphone Mode. (For more information, refer to “Responsible Listening” on page 155.) To exit Speaker Mode: During a call using Speakerphone mode, press the Speaker on key ( ). The Speaker on icon changes color to black and the other party cannot be heard through the speaker.
  • Page 22: Section 3: Call Functions

    Section 3: Call Functions This section explains how to make or answer a call. This section also includes the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call. Making a Call — Number Entry Dialing In Standby mode, press the Dialer soft key.
  • Page 23: Making A Call - Contact Dialing

    When you call automated systems (like banking services), you are often required to enter a password or account number. Instead of manually entering the numbers each time, you can store the numbers in your Contacts along with special characters called pauses. Wait —...
  • Page 24: Making A Call - Speed Dialing

    To select a number other than the marked Contacts entry’s default number, select the Contacts entry. The entry’s information appears in the display. • Select the radio button for the number you wish to dial. Press the Add soft key. The selected Contact’s number appears in the Dialer screen.
  • Page 25: Making A Call - Voice Dialing

    You can also dial Contacts entries with assigned Speed Dial numbers from the Favorites screen. In Standby mode, press the Dialer soft key. The touch keypad screen appears in the display. Press the Favorites button ). The Favorites screen appears in the display. Find and press the desired Favorite.
  • Page 26 If Voice Dial is not sure which name you said, it prompts you with “Call?” followed a choice list of up to three names. Do one of the following: • Press one of the name buttons. • Say “Yes” to confirm the first name. •...
  • Page 27: Answering A Call

    number, bank account number, and so on) and enter the appropriate response(s). If you voice dial a contact that contains (two-second) 2-Sec Pause(s) • simply wait for the pauses to pass and the dialing to complete. Answering a Call Your phone notifies you of a call in the following ways: A ring tone sounds and/or your phone vibrates (Your phone provides •...
  • Page 28 Review the Calls Log In Standby mode, press the Menu soft key, then select Calls. The Calls list appears in the display showing All calls. Select the Down arrow in the upper right corner of the screen. The following Calls log options appear in a drop- down menu: •...
  • Page 29: Incoming Calls

    Calls. The Calls list appears in the display showing All calls. Select the Down arrow in the upper right corner of the screen, then select Outgoing. A list of Outgoing Calls appears in the display. Select a call to view further information about it.
  • Page 30 Select the Down arrow in the upper right corner of the screen, then select Incoming. A list of Incoming Calls appears in the display. Select a call to view further information about it. The call information screen shows the caller’s name (Contacts only), the number called received from, the time and date the call was received, and the...
  • Page 31 Select the Down arrow in the upper right corner of the screen, then select Missed. A list of Missed Calls appears in the display. Select a call to view further information about it. The call information screen shows the caller’s name (Contacts only), the number called received from, the time and date the call was received, and the...
  • Page 32: Data Calls

    • — Press to send a Text, Picture, or Video message to this number. (For more information, refer to “Creating and Sending New Messages” on page 55.) • To add the number to your Contacts list, press the Add To Contacts soft key.
  • Page 33: Data Counter

    View the duration of your last call, total calls, and calls made during the life cycle of you phone using the Call Timer feature. Note: Call Timer is not for billing purposes. In Standby mode, press Menu Press the Call Timer soft key. The following options appear in the display: •...
  • Page 34: Roaming

    Press the Reset soft key to reset all counters except Lifetime Data Counter. Note: Although Total data counters can be erased, the Lifetime Data Counter can never be erased. Roaming What is Roaming? Roaming lets you use your phone when you travel outside of your Wireless Provider’s coverage area.
  • Page 35: Section 4: Menu Navigation

    Section 4: Menu Navigation This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. It also describes the menus available with your phone. Main Menu Navigation There are two Main Menus: Main Menu 1 and Main Menu 2. To access your phone’s menus, use the Menu soft key, other soft keys, or icons on the Widget Bar or Shortcut Bar.
  • Page 36: The In-Use Options

    Scroll through the Widget list by pressing and sliding up or down within the Widget Bar until a desired Widget icon appears. Press and slide the Widget icon to the right until it is free of the Widget Bar. The icon now displays on the Standby screen and expands in size.
  • Page 37: Using Shortcuts Bar

    With Bluetooth on and a Bluetooth headset connected with your r860, switches the call sounds from the Bluetooth Headset and back to the phone. Mutes/unmutes the microphone on your r860. Allows you to speak to someone else without being overheard by the other party on your call. Opens the Memo Pad.
  • Page 38 Launches the metroWEB browser. (For more information, refer to “MetroWEB” on page 69.) Launches the Music Player. (For more information, refer to “Music Player” on page 92.) Opens the Bluetooth screen. (For more information, refer to “Bluetooth” on page 109.) To close the Shortcut Bar, tap the folder tab again or press...
  • Page 39: Section 5: Understanding Your Contacts

    Section 5: Understanding Your Contacts This section explains how to manage your daily contacts by storing their name and number in your Contacts. Contacts entries can be sorted by name. Your Contacts List Your Contacts list can store up to 2000 entries, with each contact having up to five associated phone numbers, an e-mail address, and a picture ID.
  • Page 40 Select the Name field. The 3X4 Keypad text entry screen appears in the display. • If desired, select another text entry screen. (For more information, refer to “Changing Text Entry Screens” on page 49.) Enter a name or phrase to associate with the new Contact.
  • Page 41 If desired, select an identifying image by selecting the photo ID field. The following options pop-up in the display: • Take Photo — Launches the Camera so you can take a photo for this Contact. • My Images — A Select list of all of your photos appears in the display.
  • Page 42 Select the number type that matches your new entry. The New Contact screen appears in the display with the number being save populating the selected number type field. (For more information on creating a new Contacts entry, see “Using the Contacts Add Option” on page 36.) Adding the number to an existing Contacts entry: Select Update Existing.
  • Page 43: Finding A Contacts Entry

    Select the number you wish to store in your Contacts list. The associated Call Information screen appears in the display. Press the Add To Contacts soft key. The Add To Contacts screen appears in the display showing the following options: •...
  • Page 44 Contacts showing. Select the Search field and enter the first few characters of the name of the contact as it appears in your Contacts list. Example: If you saved a contact name as “Amy Smith”, begin your search for that contact by pressing for “A”.
  • Page 45: Editing An Existing Contact Entry

    • To remove this Group and return all its members to the General group, press the Erase soft key. • To send a text or picture message to selected Contact(s) in the current Group, press Select the desired option to enter that option’s sub-menu. Editing an Existing Contact Entry Once stored in the Contacts, an entry can be changed quite easily.
  • Page 46 • Wait • 2-Sec Pause Select the pause option of your choice to enter it into your number sequence. When you’re finished entering the number and pauses, press the Add to Contacts soft key to store the number in your Contacts. Add Pauses to an Existing Contacts Entry Find the desired entry in the Contacts list.
  • Page 47: Speed Dial Numbers

    Use the keypad to edit the e-mail address. (For more information, refer to “Entering Text” on page 49.) • To insert the @ symbol, press the Symbols soft key and press @. • To add the domain type to the end of the Email address, press the Shortcuts soft key, then select the desired domain type (.com, .net, .org, .gov, .edu).
  • Page 48 In Standby mode, press the Dialer soft key, then press the Favorites button ( ). The Favorites list appears in the display. Press the Change Order soft key. The Favorites list changes, as shown. Note: The Voicemail favorite (1) is deactivated to prevent you changing it.
  • Page 49: Renaming A Contacts Group

    Removing Speed Dial Numbers In Standby mode, press the Dialer soft key, then press the Favorites button ( ). The Favorites list appears in the display. Press the Remove soft key. The Favorites list changes, as shown. Note: The Voicemail favorite (1) is deactivated to prevent you removing it.
  • Page 50: Deleting A Contacts Entry

    In Standby mode, press the Menu soft key and select Contacts. The Contacts screen appears in the display with an alphabetical list of Contacts showing. Press the Down arrow button at the top right corner of the screen. The Groups screen appears in the display. •...
  • Page 51: Memory Status

    Select the receiving device. Your phone automatically connects with the other device and sends the selected Contact entry(ies). Note: For information on turning off the Bluetooth connection, see “Bluetooth” on page 109. Memory Status Use the Memory sub-menu to view the number of Contacts entries you have stored, as well as the remaining memory.
  • Page 52: Section 6: Entering Text

    Section 6: Entering Text This section details how to select the type of text entry screen (phone-style touch keypad, QWERTY touch keypad, or divided or full-screen handwriting recognition panel). This section also describes how to select the desired text entry mode when using the phone-style touch keypad or the QWERTY keyboard-style touch keypad.
  • Page 53 The following options appear in the display: • 3X4 Keypad — Displays the phone-style touch keypad. • QWERTY — Displays the keyboard-style touch keypad, in landscape mode. • Handwriting box — Displays the divided text entry screen with the handwritten text entry field at the bottom. Recognized text appears in the upper field.
  • Page 54: Changing The Text Entry Mode

    From the Phone Touch Keypad screen or from the full- screen Handwriting Recognition screen, press the down arrow button ( ) (at the upper right corner of the screen), then select Handwriting box. From the QWERTY Touch Keypad screen, press Accessing the Full-Screen Handwriting Recognition Screen The full-screen Handwriting Recognition screen offers an...
  • Page 55 Note: T9 Word does not support the QWERTY keypad or Handwriting Recognition screens, which do not need this function. T9 Word — Press each phone key only once to enter the letter of the • word that you’re spelling. T9 WORD mode letter options are: –...
  • Page 56: Using T9 ® Mode (Phone Keypad Only)

    While composing a text message, press the Entry Mode soft key, then select T9Word. • For practice, enter the word “Samsung” by pressing each of the following keys only once: T9 Word recognizes that the most commonly used word for the numeric sequence you just entered is “Samsung.”...
  • Page 57: Entering Numbers

    – Pause briefly and the displayed letter is accepted and inserted into your message. – Press to enter a space and press • Using the QWERTY keypad, press the key labeled with the desired letter (such as, press for “G” and •...
  • Page 58: Section 7: Messaging

    Section 7: Messaging This section explains how to create, send, receive, and view different types of messages. This section also describes the features and functionality associated with messaging. Creating and Sending New Messages This section guides you through procedures for creating and sending text, picture, and postcards.
  • Page 59 – If desired, press the down arrow button in the upper right corner of the screen, then select All, Incoming, Outgoing, Missed, or Data calls. – Select individual calls or select Select All. Check marks appear in the check boxes for the selected calls. –...
  • Page 60 If desired, select the Subject field. The 3X4 Keypad screen appears in mixed-case mode. Note: You can use any of the r860’s four text entry screens to enter your message text. (For more information, refer to “Changing Text Entry Screens” on page 49.) Enter the Subject text.
  • Page 61 • To make changes to your message, press the Back soft key. Send Picture Messages in Camera Mode Picture messages can be sent from your phone’s camera to recipients with compatible phones or devices. You can even accompany a picture with a voice memo or preloaded sound file. Tip: You can send a Picture message to up to ten recipients.
  • Page 62 Address your message as you would a Text message (see “Creating and Sending a Text Message” on page 55). If desired, select the Subject field. The 3X4 Keypad screen appears in mixed-case mode. Note: You can use any of the r860’s four text entry screens to enter your message text.
  • Page 63: Message Sending Options

    Press the Recording Mode soft key. Select the Video Msg option. Note: For more information about setting camcorder options in your phone, see “Camcorder Options” on page 83. Using the display as a viewfinder, when the image that you wish to send appears in the display, press the Camera key ) to record a video.
  • Page 64: Receiving New Messages

    When you receive a message in Standby mode, one of the following occurs: If Auto View and Auto Scroll are • both set to On — An alert sounds (unless turned off) and the message text automatically appears in the display and scrolls slowly to the end of the message.
  • Page 65: Voicemail

    You have the following available options: • To reply to the latest incoming text message, press the Reply soft key, and select Text Message. Note: Only text messages appear in the Chat With screen. • To view details about the last message in the Chat With screen, press the View Last Msg.
  • Page 66: Message Folders

    In Standby mode, press the Dialer soft key, then press and hold until you’re connected to your Wireless Provider’s voicemail system. A recorded message prompts you for a password. Enter your password, then follow the recorded prompts, to listen to your voice message(s), change administrative options, and so on.
  • Page 67: Drafts Folder

    Tip: Verify whether and when a message or e-mail was successfully received by enabling the Delivery Ack message send option. (For more information, refer to “Send Picture Messages in Camera Mode” on page 58.) In Standby mode, press the Messages soft key, then select Outbox.
  • Page 68: Erasing Messages

    – Save Quick Text — Saves the message text as a Quick Text entry. – Message Info — Lets you display status information about a message. Select an option to perform the function for that option. Voicemail New voice messages in your voice mailbox are logged in the Voicemail folder of the Messages menu.
  • Page 69 • Auto Save/Auto Erase — Lets you set r860 messaging to: – Automatically save unsent messages to the Outbox folder, to discard them, or to prompt you to elect to save/discard unsent messages. – Automatically erase/or prompt you to delete the oldest read messages after message memory is full and new messages are received.
  • Page 70: Mail@Metro

    You can use your r860 to access your personal or business e-mail account(s). In Standby mode, press Menu ➔ mail@metro. If mail@metro is not present on your phone, the @metro Mobile Shop catalog screen appears in the display, as shown. (For more information, refer to “@metro”...
  • Page 71: Section 8: @Metro

    Section 8: @metro This section explains the @metro features where users can download multimedia, applications, games, and check news and sports. Finding Applications With @metro, you can download full featured applications over the air including games, personalized ring tones, pictures, and more. In Standby mode, tap the Menu soft key, then select @metro.
  • Page 72: Section 9: Metroweb

    Section 9: MetroWEB This section outlines how to launch MetroWEB, how to navigate to other pages on the web, and how the keys on the keypad are used with the web application. Additionally, links to other sites are briefly discussed. MetroWEB Features With MetroWEB, you can conveniently surf the web and download ringtones and wallpapers using your phone.
  • Page 73: Using Links

    Links (embedded in content). • Numbered options (some may not be numbered). • Simple text. • You can act upon options or links by selecting them. Using Links Links have several purposes, such as jumping to a different page, to a different site, or even initiating a phone call. Links are shown inside of brackets ([ ]).
  • Page 74: Section 10: Applications

    Section 10: Applications A number of preloaded (or downloadable) applications are available from your Wireless Provider for your r860 phone. The following list names those applications that are available from the Main Menu or Widget Bar: myMetro (on the Widget Bar) — Lets you access your Wireless •...
  • Page 75: Accessing Other Applications

    In Standby mode, press the Menu soft key, then select one of the following applications: • mail@metro • Metro Navigator • Metro411 • Metro BACKUP If the desired application is not present on your phone, an @metro Mobile Shop catalog screen appears in the display.
  • Page 76: Section 11: Camera-Camcorder

    Section 11: Camera-Camcorder Use your Samsung phone to take full color digital pictures and videos, display them on your phone’s vivid color display, and instantly share them with family and friends. It’s fun, and as easy to use as a traditional point-and-click camera or camcorder. This section explains how you can do the following: Take pictures and videos with your phone’s built-in digital camera-...
  • Page 77 Tip: You can change a number of the camera’s settings to suit particular uses for your pictures. For more information, refer to “Camera Options” on page 78 Taking Multi Shot Pictures When taking pictures of moving subjects or subjects you cannot pose, such as children and pets, the camera’s Multi Shot mode simplifies the process of taking multiple pictures in quick succession.
  • Page 78: Screen Layouts

    Taking Videos To take a video using the current camcorder settings, do the following: In Camera mode, press the Mode button ( camcorder view finder screen appears in the display. (For more information, refer to “Camcorder Screen” on page 77.) Note: You can also activate the camcorder by pressing the Menu soft key, ➔...
  • Page 79 Lets you select values for Quality, Self Timer, White Balance, Effects, ISO, and Exposure metering. Lets you set Flash to Off, On, or Auto. Lets you set Automatic Focus to Normal or Macro. Lets you set the Camera to brighten or darken your photos.
  • Page 80 Camcorder Screen When you activate your phone’s camcorder, the first line of the display is shows current camcorder setting icons. The center of the display shows a viewfinder image of the subject at which the camcorder is pointed. Camcorder Screen Buttons Changes the Camera-Camcorder mode to Camera.
  • Page 81: Saving Pictures And Videos

    Card Memory — Indicates videos will be stored on a microSD Memory Card. Memory Available — Indicates the percentage of memory available for you to store a video. Battery Level — Number black bars indicates level of charge. When the battery is low, an empty battery icon flashes and the phone sounds an alert, which indicates your phone is about to shut down.
  • Page 82: Shooting Mode

    Note: Zoom is not available if the Size option is set to 3.0m (2048 x 1536). In camera or camcorder viewfinder screen, use the Up and Down Volume keys to adjust the Zoom (the screen image enlarges to show the affects of your changes). The next time you press the Camera key ( takes an enlarged picture according to your selected Zoom setting.
  • Page 83: Camera Settings - Camera Tab

    Note: The Size setting affects zoom capabilities. When Size is set to 3.0M (2048 x 1536), zoom is not available. When Size is set to any value lower than 3.0M (2048 x 1536), zoom settings 1 – 9 are available. Flash Flash lets you take pictures in low light conditions.
  • Page 84: White Balance

    • 3 Seconds • 5 Seconds • 10 Seconds Select the desired Self Timer option. If you select 3, 5, or 10, the Self Timer icon appears in the camera screen in the display. When you press the Camera key ( timer indicates the time remaining before the camera takes the picture.
  • Page 85: Camera Settings - Common Tab

    • Sketch — Subjects and pictures appear as black outlines on gray background. • Negative — Subjects and pictures appear in inverted colors. • Sepia — Subjects and pictures appear in a brownish-gray hue. • B & W — Subjects and pictures appear in black and white. •...
  • Page 86: Camcorder Options

    Auto Save In camera mode, press ( ), then select Common Tab Auto Save. The following options appear in the display: • Off • On Select the automatic save setting of your choice, then press the OK button. You’re returned to the camera viewfinder screen.
  • Page 87: Recording Mode

    • Third press — Icons and camcorder buttons reappear. Zoom Zoom lets you temporarily enlarge the videos you take. Increasing the Zoom (2 – 9) enlarges your videos (1 is normal). In camcorder mode, use the Up and Down Volume keys to adjust the Zoom (the screen image enlarges to show the affects of your changes).
  • Page 88: Settings - Camcorder Tab

    Brightness Brightness lets you temporarily lighten the videos you take. Increasing the Brightness (-4 – +4) lightens your videos (0 is normal). In camcorder mode, press adjustment appears in the display. To brighten your next video(s), press next video(s), press .
  • Page 89 White Balance allows you to adjust video quality according to available light. In camcorder mode, press ( ➔ White Balance. The options are: • Auto — The camcorder automatically adjusts color balance to available light. • Daylight — Use this setting when recording videos in full sun. •...
  • Page 90: Camcorder Settings - Common Tab

    Camcorder Settings — Common Tab Default storage In camcorder mode, press ( ➔ Default storage. The following Memory options appear in the display: • Phone Memory — Stores videos in phone memory. • Card Memory — Stores videos on an optional microSD Memory Card.
  • Page 91: The Photo Gallery

    Select the desired end sound, then press the OK button. You’re returned to the camcorder viewfinder screen. The Photo Gallery Saved pictures are stored in the My Images folder. You can browse the pictures one at a time (expanded mode), or view several pictures at once in thumbnail format.
  • Page 92 – Copy to card / phone — Copy one or more images from phone memory to card memory or from card memory to phone memory. – Rename — Rename the currently displayed or highlighted picture. – Lock / Unlock — Lock the currently displayed or highlighted picture so that it cannot be deleted, or unlock the picture so that it can be deleted.
  • Page 93: The Video Gallery

    Lets you select the line thickness for art or writing using the Pen drawing tool. Lets you remove selected or all stamps from your postcard image. Lets you undo the previous line or letter made with the Pen or the previous stamp image made using the Stamp.
  • Page 94: Point, Click, And Send Pictures And Videos

    • To access more options, press More. The following additional options pop-up: – Camcorder — Launches the camcorder. – Move to card / phone — Relocate the currently displayed or highlighted video from phone memory to a Memory Card or from a Memory Card to phone memory.
  • Page 95: Section 12: Music Player

    Section 12: Music Player Music Player lets you play music (MP3) files stored on a microSD™ Memory Card (up to 8 GB). This section describes your phone’s Music Player functions and key features associated with multimedia. Accessing the Music Player Note: A microSD™...
  • Page 96 Playback controls Adjusts playback volume. Changes playback to previous music file in playback list. Starts/resumes music file playback. Pauses music file playback. Changes playback to next music file in playback list. Music Player Soft Keys Details — Launches the Details screen which shows Title, Artists •...
  • Page 97 To add a file to a Playlist, press the Add to Playlist soft key. The Add to playlists screen appears in the display. • Select a music file to add to a Playlist. A check mark appears in the check box for that file. •...
  • Page 98 • Playlists — Lists any music file Playlist(s) you have created. • Artists — Lists all available recording artists names with music files stored on a Memory Card. • Albums — Lists all available album titles for music files stored on a Memory Card.
  • Page 99 • To view the contents of your new Playlist, select it. Your Playlist screen appears in the display showing the newly added files. • To play the contents of your new Playlist, press the Play button ) to the right of your Playlist’s name.
  • Page 100: Section 13: Video Player

    Section 13: Video Player This section outlines your phone’s Video Player functions and key features. Your r860 phone includes a Video Player capable of playing 3gs and MP4 video files. Launching the Video Player To launch the Video Player: In Standby mode, press the Menu soft key, then select ➔...
  • Page 101: Video Player Controls (Portrait Mode)

    • Copy to card — Lets you save a copy of a video clip to an optional Memory Card. • Rename — Lets you change the name of a video clip. • Lock / Unlock — Lets you protect a video from being deleted. •...
  • Page 102: Video Player Controls (Full Screen Mode)

    Video Player Controls (Full Screen Mode) Video Screen — Shows the video being played. Progress Bar — Indicates how much of the video has played and shows the total length of the video. With the Video Player in Full Screen Mode, the following playback controls are available: Volume —...
  • Page 103: Section 14: Multimedia

    Section 14: Multimedia This section outlines your phone’s multimedia functions and key features associated with multimedia. Accessing Multimedia In Standby mode, press the Menu soft key, then select ➔ Main Menu 2 Multimedia. The following Multimedia sub- menus appear in the display: •...
  • Page 104: My Videos

    Tip: You can also access My Images from: ➔ Main Menu 2 My Images. -The Camera screen, by pressing -The Edit Contact screen, by selecting the picture ID field and then selecting the My Images option. Select a picture to enlarge it for easier viewing. While viewing a picture, the following options are available: •...
  • Page 105: My Ringtones

    If there are videos stored in your phone or on an optional Memory Card, up to seven thumbnail images from your videos appear in the Videos screen. To take a new video, press the More soft key and select the Camcorder option.
  • Page 106: My Sounds

    • To assign the highlighted ringtone to the Alarm or Contact, press the Set as button. When accessing My Ringtones from the Multimedia menu, assign the highlighted ringtone by pressing the Set as button. The following options appear in the display: •...
  • Page 107 • Set as — Lets you set the selected sound file as a Ringtone, a Contact ID, or as an Alert Tone. To play a sound file, select it. The Sound Player screen appears in the display. For recorded sound files, access other options by pressing the More soft key.
  • Page 108 Press the Record button ), then start speaking. As it is recording the phone displays a countdown timer that shows the seconds remaining for the recording. • To pause the memo, press the Pause button. When a memo is paused, select Resume to continue recording.
  • Page 109: Section 15: Tools

    Section 15: Tools This section explains how to use your phone’s digital assistant functions to view today’s calendar, schedule events, set reminders, perform calculations, and more. Accessing Your Phone’s Tools To launch the Tools menu: In Standby mode, press the Menu soft key, then select ➔...
  • Page 110 • Send Picture — Lets you access Create Picture Message. • Lookup — Lets you find a Contact by name and review the Contact’s information. • Go to — Lets you access the following list of your phone’s features and functions: mail@metro –...
  • Page 111 If you regularly have trouble with Voice Service not recognizing the commands, names, and/or numbers you say, try adapting Voice Service to your voice. Adapting can improve the accuracy of Voice Service responses, especially for people with strong regional accents. Note: After you adapt Voice Service, it is customized to your voice, and your voice only.
  • Page 112: Bluetooth

    Press the Yes soft key to reset your voice adaptation, or press the No soft key to keep your voice adaptation. Modes Modes lets you specify whether Voice Service is to read prompts and/or on-screen text to you when you are using your phone’s menus.
  • Page 113 Unlike infrared, you don't need to line up the devices to beam information with Bluetooth. If the devices are within a range of one another, you can exchange information between them, even if they are located in different rooms. The Bluetooth wireless technology settings menu provides the ability to view and change the device name, show the visibility, and set the security for the device.
  • Page 114 Add New Device Searching for Available Bluetooth Devices From the Tools menu, select Bluetooth. Tip: You can also access Bluetooth from Main Menu 2. The Bluetooth screen displays. Place the Bluetooth device you want to pair with your r860 in discoverable mode. (See the device user manual for more information.) Press the SEARCH button.
  • Page 115 The Bluetooth screen shows the icons for Bluetooth wireless technology devices paired with your handset. From the Tools menu, select Bluetooth. Tip: You can also access Bluetooth from Main Menu 2. Icons for registered Bluetooth devices appear in the display. Connecting to a Bluetooth Device In the Bluetooth screen, press, hold, and slide the icon for the preferred device to overlap the SEARCH button.
  • Page 116: Calendar

    • My Phone’s Name — Shows your device’s name. You may change this name. Just select the name and enter your text changes. • Discovery Mode — Allows other Bluetooth devices to see your device as accessible. Select On for other devices to see your device, or Off for no visibility.
  • Page 117 Enter the event Title. (For more information, refer to “Entering Text” on page 49.) Select each of the following New Event options: • Start Date — Populated with highlighted Calendar date. Select the date this event begins. • Start Time — Populated with the current time (rounded to the nearest half-hour).
  • Page 118: Memo Pad

    Select an Event to view. The current settings for the selected Event appear in the display in a scrollable list. • To change the event details, press the Edit soft key. (For more information, refer to “Add a New Event” on page 113.) •...
  • Page 119: Alarm Clock

    From the Tools menu, select Memo Pad. A list of any stored Memos appears in the display. To review a Memo, select it. The text of the Memo appears in the display in a scrollable screen. To edit a Memo, select it and press the Edit soft key. The Memo text appears in a text entry screen.
  • Page 120 • Alarm Tone — Populated with Alert 1. To change, select this field, select the preferred ringtone in the My Ringtones screen, then press the Set soft key. • Alarm Volume — Press and slide to set to the preferred volume. •...
  • Page 121: World Time

    Press the Erase soft key. The selected Alarm is removed from the list. World Time World Time lets you set up to four clocks to the time of day or night in any of the 24 different time zones around the world. Note: To use World Time, you need to subscribe to your Wireless Provider’s digital service.
  • Page 122 Press the Save soft key. Your choice is saved and you are returned to the World Time screen. Enable Daylight Saving Time (DST) In the Add City screen, on the time display, press the DST icon ). The icon becomes highlighted and the time display changes to reflect the new DST setting.
  • Page 123: Calculator

    From the Tools menu, select World Time. The World Time screen appears in the display listing your current World Clocks. Press the Set as 2nd Clock soft key. Select the World Clock you prefer as your 2nd Clock. The 2nd check mark moves to your selection.
  • Page 124: Stopwatch

    Enter the first number in your calculation using the calculator-style touch keypad. (Numbers can be up to 15 digits long, and can include a decimal point followed by up to 5 more digits.) Select the desired operation. [You can nest calculations using parentheses “( )”.] To delete your last entry, press Use the keypad to enter the second number for your...
  • Page 125: Timer

    You can use this function to time an event. From the Tools menu, select Timer. Use the arrows to set the hours, minutes, and seconds. Touch the Start soft key. The timer counts down to the time selected. When the time has been completed, an alarm sounds and a message appears on the screen.
  • Page 126 Press the down arrow key and select the units to be converted from. Enter the quantity you want converted in the field at the top of the screen. The converted quantities appear opposite their respective units of measure. Currency — Reviewing/Editing Exchange Rates The Currency Converter includes long-term average exchange rates as default values.
  • Page 127 Press the View Rates soft key. A list of exchange rates appears in the display. Use the left and right arrow buttons at the top of the list to display the base currency for the new exchange rate. Press the Add Rates soft key. A new line containing blank exchange rate fields appears at the bottom of the exchange rates list.
  • Page 128: Tip Calculator

    Tip Calculator Tip Calculator automatically calculates the following amounts: Gratuity (tip) • Individual payment (for groups) • Calculations are based on the total amount of the check, a selected gratuity percentage, and the number of people paying. From the Tools menu, select Tip Calculator.
  • Page 129: Section 16: Changing Your Settings

    Section 16: Changing Your Settings This section explains how to customize your phone to suit your needs and preferences. Settings Menu To access the Settings menu, from Standby mode, select ➔ Menu Settings. The Settings menu appears in the display. Location This function identifies your location to the network via the Global Positioning System (GPS).
  • Page 130: Display Settings

    – My Metro — Lets you access your Wireless Provider’s personalizable portal site. – Mobile Banking — Lets you access your bank account. – Clock — Displays current time. – Date — Displays current date. – Images — Launches My Images folder. –...
  • Page 131 Wallpaper lets you choose the pictures that appear in your phone’s displays while in Standby mode. From the Settings menu, ➔ select Display Settings Wallpaper. The following options let you select a unique wallpaper for each of the three home screens: •...
  • Page 132: Backlight Time

    Create your own personalized greeting that appears in the display while your phone is in Standby mode. From the Settings menu, select Display Settings The following sub-menus appear in the display: • Personal • ERI Banner Select the desired banner. If you select Personal, the Banner screen appears in the display with the Enter Text...
  • Page 133: Sounds Settings

    Brightness lets you adjust the brightness of the backlight. From the Settings menu, select Display Settings ➔ Backlight Brightness. The Brightness screen appears in the display. To adjust the backlight brightness, press, hold, and slide the Level button left or right. To save your new setting, press the Save soft key.
  • Page 134: Ringer Type

    To preview your new setting, press the Play soft key. To end the preview, press the Stop soft key. To retain your setting, press the Set soft key. Your are returned to the Volume screen. To save your new settings and return to the Sound Settings menu, press the OK soft key.
  • Page 135: Call Settings

    To save your new ringer settings and return to the Sound Settings menu, press the OK soft key. Alerts You can set your phone to sound an alert whenever you enter or leave your service area, connect or disconnect a call, as well as other options.
  • Page 136: Auto Answer

    From the Call Settings menu, select Call Answer. The following call answer settings appear in the display: • Any Key — Press any key except the answer an incoming call. • Send Key — Press to answer an incoming call. Tip: You can set your phone to answer calls automatically, without any input from you.
  • Page 137: Hearing Aid Mode

    The following settings appear in the display: • Off — Disables automatic re-dialing of numbers • Every 10 Seconds — Phone automatically re-dials a number every 10 seconds • Every 30 Seconds — Phone automatically re-dials a number every 30 seconds •...
  • Page 138: Phone Settings

    • On — Enables hearing aid compatibility. • Off — Disables hearing aid compatibility. Select the desired setting and press OK to save it. Phone Settings Airplane Mode When set to On, Airplane Mode disables all radio functions of your phone.
  • Page 139 Tip: If you set Backlight to Always On or Always Dim, Auto Screen Lock is disabled. You can manually lock the touch screen and all keys by pressing the Power On/Off-LOCK key ( From the Settings menu, select Phone Settings Screen Lock.
  • Page 140 Enter the new lock code again and press the OK soft key. Your new Lock Code is stored. Note: Your phone does not allow you to view the Lock Code for obvious security reasons. If you change the Lock Code, be sure to write down or memorize the new code.
  • Page 141 From the Security menu, select Erase All Contacts. You are prompted to confirm erasure of all Contacts entries. Note: This procedure does not delete your Photo Gallery. The Photo Gallery needs to be deleted separately. To erase all entries, press Yes. To keep the current entries and return to the Security sub-menu, press No.
  • Page 142: Set Time

    The System Select menu allows you to select the roaming setting for your phone. From the Phone Settings menu, select System Select. The following roaming options appear in the display: • MetroPCS Only — Roaming is off. If your home system is not available then your calls will not be connected, and the No Service icon ( ) appears in the display.
  • Page 143: Memory Manager

    To save your new setting, press the Save soft key. Calibration Calibration lets you adjust the screen ability to correctly locate your touch. From the Settings menu, select Phone Settings Calibration. The Calibration screen appears in the display. To begin calibration of the screen, press the OK soft key. A series of five crosses appear in the screen.
  • Page 144 Phone Memory Usage lets you review your usage of your phone’s memory. From the Memory Manager menu, select Phone Memory Usage. The Phone Memory Usage screen appears in the display showing the following information: • Total Used memory usage • Available unused memory •...
  • Page 145: Phone Memory

    Select the preferred storage location for the desired file type, then press the Save soft key. You are returned to the Memory Manager menu. Phone Memory Phone Memory sub-menus let you list files in your multimedia folders and let you erase or move files as needed to free up memory on your phone for reuse.
  • Page 146 • Music • Ringtones Select the desired option. A list of all files in the related folder appears in the display. Files are listed by name, and each file entry shows the name of each file. To erase files, do the following: •...
  • Page 147: Section 17: Phone Info

    Section 17: Phone Info This section explains Phone Info options that let you identify the hardware and software versions of your phone and let you identify the phone number assigned to your phone. Phone Number This option causes the Phone Number screen to appear in the display and show the ten-digit number assigned to your phone by your Wireless Provider.
  • Page 148 From the Settings menu, select Phone Info Tip: You can also access Phone Info from Main Menu 1. MEID Dec and MEID Hex numbers for your phone appear in the display. To return to the Phone Info menu, press ➔ ESN/MEID.
  • Page 149: Section 18: Health And Safety Information

    Section 18: Health and Safety Information This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your phone. These safety precautions should be followed to safely use your phone. Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Certification Information (SAR) Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver.
  • Page 150: Warning Regarding Display

    Do not use if screen is broken or cracked as this could cause injury to you. Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its customers to recycle Samsung mobile phones and genuine Samsung accessories.
  • Page 151: Consumer Information On Wireless Phones

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. FOR CONNECTION TO A SUPPLY NOT IN NORTH AMERICA, USE AN ATTACHMENT PLUG ADAPTOR OF THE PROPER CONFIGURATION FOR THE POWER OUTLET. THIS POWER UNIT IS INTENDED TO BE CORRECTLY ORIENTATED IN A VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL OR FLOOR MOUNT POSITION.
  • Page 152 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.
  • Page 153 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.
  • Page 154 health effects of wireless phone RF? 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).
  • Page 155 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.
  • Page 156: Medical Equipment

    According to FTC, these defendants lacked a reasonable basis to substantiate their claim. What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment? 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.
  • Page 157: 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 driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a car, practice good common sense and remember the following tips: Get to know your wireless phone and its features, such as...
  • Page 158: Responsible Listening

    traffic signal, a minor traffic accident where no one appears injured, or a vehicle you know to be stolen, call roadside assistance or other special non-emergency number. "The wireless industry reminds you to use your phone safely when driving." For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE, or visit our web-site www.ctia.org.
  • Page 159 headphones should allow you to hear the music at lower volumes than when using earbuds. Limit the amount of time you listen. As the volume increases, less time • is required before you hearing could be affected. Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises, such •...
  • Page 160: Operating Environment

    Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your phone off whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger. When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device, read its user's guide for detailed safety instructions.
  • Page 161 The intent of the HAC Act is to ensure reasonable access to telecommunications services for persons with hearing disabilities. While some wireless phones are used near some hearing devices (hearing aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, humming, or whining noise. Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference noise, and phones also vary in the amount of interference they generate.
  • Page 162: Potentially Explosive Environments

    using their hearing aid with the particular wireless phone. "Normal usage" in this context is defined as a signal quality that is acceptable for normal operation. The M mark is intended to be synonymous with the U mark. The T mark is intended to be synonymous with the UT mark. The M and T marks are recommended by the Alliance for Telecommunications Industries Solutions (ATIS).
  • Page 163: Emergency Calls

    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 (medical emergencies, for example).
  • Page 164: Other Important Safety Information

    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: NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency) 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, Massachusetts USA 02169-7471 Internet: http://www.nfpa.org Cautions...
  • Page 165: Product Performance

    Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon.
  • Page 166: Availability Of Various Features/Ring Tones

    Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only • with Samsung-approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.
  • Page 167: Care And Maintenance

    For safe disposal options for Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Care and Maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care.
  • Page 168 Do not drop, knock or shake the phone. Rough handling can break • internal circuit boards. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to • clean the phone. Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-and-water solution.
  • Page 169: Section 19: Warranty Information

    Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.
  • Page 170 SAMSUNG. If SAMSUNG determines that any Product is not covered by this Limited Warranty, Purchaser must pay all parts, shipping, and labor charges for the repair or return of such Product.
  • Page 171 Limited Warranty. The agents, employees, distributors, and dealers of SAMSUNG are not authorized to make modifications to this Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional...
  • Page 172: End User License Agreement For Software

    Software. You may not rent, lease, lend, sublicense or provide commercial hosting services with the Software. 4. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. You agree that Samsung and its affiliates may collect and use technical information gathered as part of the product support services related to the Software provided to you, if any, related to the Software.
  • Page 173 8. TERMINATION. This EULA is effective until terminated. Your rights under this License will terminate automatically without notice from Samsung if you fail to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this EULA. Upon termination of this EULA, you shall cease all use of the Software and destroy all copies, full or partial, of the Software.
  • Page 174 WITH ANY PROVISION OF THIS EULA, HOWEVER CAUSED, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) AND EVEN IF SAMSUNG HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY, OR OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
  • Page 175 To avoid unintended information leaks and other problems of this sort, it is recommended that the device be returned to Samsung’s Customer Care Center for an Extended File System (EFS) Clear which will eliminate all user memory and return all settings to default settings.
  • Page 176 Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357) © 2009 Samsung Telecommunications America. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval. Specifications and availability subject to change without notice.
  • Page 177: Index

    Index Accessing Your Phone’s Tools Airplane Mode Alarm Clock Set an Alarm Turn Off the Alarm When an Alarm Sounds Battery Charging Low Battery Indicator Removal Travel Adapter Bluetooth Add New Device Settings Turn On/Off Calculator Calendar Call Functions Adjusting the Call Volume Answering a Call Call Log Making a Call —...
  • Page 178 Emergency Calls Entering Text Entering Numbers Entering Symbols Using T9 Mode Erase voice memos Favorites see Speed Dial File Save Options Formatting a Memory Card Formatting a microSD Card Gallery Photo Video Getting Started Activating Your Phone Understanding this User Manual Voicemail Handwriting Recognition Health and Safety Information...
  • Page 179 Notes and tips Notes, description Number Entry Dialing Personal Organizer Voice Memo Phone Command Keys Display Screen Display Screen Icons Features Modes View, Front View, Side Phone Info Icon Glossary Phone Number Version Phone Memory Usage Info Phone Number Phone Safety Phone Settings Airplane Mode Language...
  • Page 180 Removing Speed Dialing One-Touch Dialing Two-Touch Dialing Standard Limited Warranty Standby Mode Stopwatch Taking pictures and videos Text Conventions Text Entry Mode Changing Text message Text Modes Changing Tip Calculator Tip, description Tools Alarm Clock Bluetooth Calculator Calendar Converter Memo Pad Stopwatch Tip Calculator World Time...

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