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Safety Precautions
Getting Ready
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Telephone
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  • Page 1 Basic Manual Contents Safety Precautions Getting Ready Basic Operation Telephone Appendix...
  • Page 2: Preface

    Preface ◎ Purchase a specified charger (sold separately). Thank you for buying the "BASIO active3" (simply called the ◎ The battery is built into the product. "product" or "main unit" from here on). ◎ Illustrations of the product in this manual are only for Before using the product, be sure to read the "Basic...
  • Page 3: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Regarding Notations Used in This Document ■"Basic Manual" (This Manual) ■ Note on Button Illustrations Handles only basic operations for main features. In this manual, buttons are represented by simplified as ■"Online Manual" (Japanese) shown below. For detailed descriptions of various functions, refer to the "Online Manual"...
  • Page 4 ■ Description of Operations for Selecting ■ Notes on Illustrations/Screenshots Item/Icon/Button etc. In this manual, screenshots and operations for the product with an au SIM card attached are described unless Notations used for operation procedures in this manual are otherwise specified. as follows.
  • Page 5 ◎ In this manual, screenshots for body color "Red" are provided as examples. ◎ In this manual, operations based on vertically oriented screens are provided as examples. With horizontally oriented screens, descriptions for menu item/icon/ onscreen button may be different. ◎...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Attaching/Removing microSD Memory Card ... 45 Contents Charging ..............47 Turning the Power On/Off ........... 50 Making Initial Settings ..........51 Preface ................ii Making Initial Settings for au-mail ......52 List of Packaged Items ..........ii ® Using Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi ) Function .......
  • Page 7 Troubleshooting ............65 After-Sales Service ............. 68 遠隔操作サポー ト (Remote Support) ......71 位置検索サポー ト (Location Search Support) .... 71 SIM Unlock..............72 Related Accessories ........... 72 Using Earphones ............72 Main Speci cations ............ 73 Speci c Absorption Rate (SAR) of Cell Phones ..74 FCC Notice ..............
  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    Each network service described in this manual varies Safety Precautions depending on the area and service content. • Since the product is a radio station under the Radio Law, you may be asked to temporarily submit the product for When Using the Product inspection in accordance with the Radio Law.
  • Page 9 Be sure to keep a Manufactured by: KYOCERA Corporation copy of important contents. The Company is not liable for any damages or lost profits in the event of altered or lost contents.
  • Page 10: Safety Precautions (Observe Strictly)

    Safety Precautions (Observe Strictly) ■ Before using the product, thoroughly read this "Safety ◎ Reproduction of the content of this manual in part or in Precautions" for proper use. whole is prohibited. ■ These precautions are intended to protect you and ◎...
  • Page 11 ■ Explanation of Graphic Symbols Used ■ Precautions Common to the Main Unit, in This Manual Internal Battery, Charger, SIM Card, Peripheral Devices Indicates that Indicates an handling with DANGER action that is not wet hands is not allowed. allowed. Do not use, store or leave the product in hot places Indicates an Indicates that...
  • Page 12 WARNING Do not subject the product to strong pressure or break the product. Especially when bringing the product putting in a pocket of clothes, do not let Do not drop, trample, or throw the product or give the product hit against surroundings or being put a strong force or vibration to it.
  • Page 13 Follow the instructions given by the respective Do not use or store the product in humid or dusty institution regarding the use of the product in a gas places, or places that get hot. station. Doing so may cause fire, burns, or electric shock. Do not charge the product in a gas station.
  • Page 14 ■ Main Unit Do not allow water or other liquids (drinking water, perspiration, seawater, urine of pet animals, etc.), DANGER metal pieces (cutter blade, staples, etc.), flammable material, or other foreign object into the slot for the SIM card/microSD memory card tray on the Do not throw the product into fire or apply heat.
  • Page 15 Follow the instructions given by the respective To use electronic medical equipment, check with medical institution regarding the use of the product electronic medical equipment manufacturer or in a hospital. vendor to determine how devices are affected by Turn off the product in areas where the use of the radio waves before using.
  • Page 16 Be careful not to let your pet bite the product. If fluid etc. leaks out from the internal battery, do May cause internal battery to ignite, burst, heat, or not let the fluid contact with the skin on your face leak, and may cause fire, burns, or injuries.
  • Page 17 Use the product in a well-lighted area and put When you plug/unplug the specified charger (sold some distance between you and the display when separately) into/from the outlet, do not contact watching the display. metal straps or other metal objects with the jack. Using the product in dark places or near eyes may Doing so may cause fire, burns, or electric shock.
  • Page 18 Fully plug the specified charger (sold separately) Immediately remove the power plug from the outlet into the outlet. if water or other fluids (drinking water, perspiration, Not doing so may cause fire, burns, or electric shock. seawater, urine of pet animals, etc.) get on the adapter.
  • Page 19: Material List

    ■ Use near Medical Instruments and Material List Inside Medical Facilities ■ BASIO active3 main unit WARNING Part Material Surface Treatment Exterior case PA + GF resin, Coating, If you are using, or are likely to be around other aluminum alloy...
  • Page 20: Handling Precautions

    ● Handling Precautions To ensure the water resistance (equivalent to IPX5 and IPX8) or the dust resistance (IP6X) of the product, use the product with the SIM card/microSD memory card tray tightly closed. These precautions are provided to prevent product faults Note that resistance is not guaranteed in every usage and to ensure that performance can be fully demonstrated.
  • Page 21 ● ● Clean the product’ s external connection terminal and Do not put the product in a cooking apparatus such as earphone microphone terminal with dry cotton swabs, etc. microwave oven or a pressure vessel. Doing so may cause every now and then. Soiling may result in a poor connection. malfunction.
  • Page 22 ● ● Do not use, store, or leave the product in places subject to Never use the modified product. Use of a modified device direct sunlight (e.g. in a car), places that get hot, places that violates the Radio Law and Telecommunications Business get extremely cold, and in humid or dusty places.
  • Page 23 ● ● When suddenly brought into a warm place from a cold place, Do not cover the light sensor with your finger or put a sticker or when in a humid location, or when used where on it. May hinder the sensor from detecting the ambient light temperature suddenly changes (e.g.
  • Page 24 ■ Touch Panel ■ Internal Battery ● The touch panel is designed to be lightly touched by (The internal battery of the product is a fingers. Avoid pressing forcefully or using sharp, pointed lithium-ion battery.) objects (fingernail, ballpoint pen, pin, etc.). The internal battery is not fully charged at The touch panel may not respond even if touched in these the time of purchase.
  • Page 25 ● ● The internal battery may swell up as it approaches the end Do not put stickers, etc. on the SIM card. of its battery life. This is due to the properties of lithium-ion ● Do not insert the SIM card inserted in a card adapter. Doing batteries, and is not a problem in terms of safety.
  • Page 26 ■ Backup Content On the Product ● Please back up important content registered to the product or downloaded to the product from an outside source. Content recorded to memory on the product sometimes disappears or is altered by unexpected factors, such as static electricity or a fault, repair, mishandling, etc.
  • Page 27: Notes On Water, Dust, And Shock Resistance

    dropped unreasonably. Even if the product continues to function, Notes on Water, Dust, and Shock impact from being dropped can cause scratches. Resistance Operation of the product in every possible condition during actual use is not guaranteed. Malfunctions determined to The product has protection class (JIS C 0920) ratings of be caused by mishandling by the customer are not covered IPX5/8...
  • Page 28 ● Moisture may still remain after draining. While this will not • Any deterioration or damage with the SIM card/microSD affect use, you should not leave the product next to items you memory card tray will affect water resistance. do not want to get wet. Product may wet clothing, inside of How to close the SIM card/microSD memory card tray carry bag, etc.
  • Page 29 ● If any liquid other than plain water gets on the product • Do not insert pointed objects in the SIM card/microSD memory • Wiping may be done using a soft cloth dampened with card tray. Doing so may damage/deform the product or isopropyl alcohol, ethanol, or sodium hypochlorite.
  • Page 30 Precautions on Charging Caring for the Product Optional accessories are not water/dust resistant. Note the Soiling on the product can be cleaned with foam hand soap, following before and after charging. alcohol, etc. as follows. • Never charge the battery if the product is wet. Doing so may ■...
  • Page 31 • Press the product gently against a clean dry lint-free Remove all cables, and turn off the product. cloth, and rinse openings such as in the mouthpiece • For information on turning off the product, refer to (microphone), receiver, speaker, external connection "Turning the Power Off"...
  • Page 32 How to Drain Water Dry adequately, and check that no moisture is remaining. If the product gets wet, be sure to drain the mouthpiece • Never charge while the product is wet. (microphone), receiver, and speaker. • For information on drying the product, refer to "How to Water remaining in those parts might wet your clothes or bag, or the Drain Water"...
  • Page 33 Hold the product firmly and shake as Press the product gently against a clean shown until no more water drains out. dry lint-free cloth, and wipe off water remaining in the gaps such as in the * When shaking the product, stay alert to your surroundings.
  • Page 34 Leave the product on a dry towel or cloth for 1 hour or more at room temperature to dry after removing drained water thoroughly. • Even after you take these procedures, water may remain on the product. Do not place the product near things that you do not want to wet.
  • Page 35: Notes On Using Bluetooth / /Wireless Lan (Wi-Fi ) Function

    • Using this product near a TV, radio or similar appliance ® Notes on Using Bluetooth might cause reception interference and disrupt TV ® Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi ) Function images, etc. • Searching might not be successful if there are multiple ®...
  • Page 36 1. Before using the product, make sure that "other wireless stations" are not in operation nearby. 2. In the event that instances of radio wave interference ◎ Connections between the product and all other Bluetooth ® have occurred between the product and "other wireless ®...
  • Page 37: Security Code/Pin Code

    ® ® Bluetooth and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi ) functions of the Cautions on Using 5 GHz Band product use frequencies in the 2.4 GHz band. Outdoor use of 5.2 GHz band and 5.3 GHz band (W52/ ® • Bluetooth function: 2.4FH1/XX4 2.4FH1/XX1 W53) is prohibited under the Radio Law.
  • Page 38: Notes On Data Communication Charges

    ■ PUK Code Initial value A four digit number chosen by the customer and noted on the application form In case PIN code is locked, you can unlock it by entering ● Setting security for the start screen PUK code. Example Activating/deactivating the security •...
  • Page 39: Notes On Call Charges

    • Operation procedures and screen appearances of Notes on Call Charges the applications preinstalled in the product and those installed by you are subject to change without notice • When ending a call, perform an end-call operation to end as a result of version upgrade. Note that there may be the call, and check that the call has been ended with differences with descriptions in this manual.
  • Page 40: Cell Phone Etiquette

    Setting for Each App/Function Cell Phone Etiquette ■ Setting for each app ■ Use of Cell Phones is Not Allowed in the Home screen → [Settings] → [More] → Following Places! [Apps] • Do not listen to music, watch videos while driving a car [See all XX apps] →...
  • Page 41 ■ Be Considerate of People around You • Do not make calls in theaters, museums, libraries, and other similar places. Turn power off or turn on manner mode so as not to disturb others around you with your ringtones. • In a city area, use in a place where you do not bother people walking.
  • Page 42: Getting Ready

    ⑳ Getting Ready ㉑ ⑯ ㉒ ⑰ ㉕ Names and Functions of Parts ⑱ ㉖ ① ㉓ ㉔ ⑦ ② ③ ⑬ ⑲ ⑲ ⑭ ① Sub-mic ⑧ Use mainly as an auxiliary mic during a call. ② Receiver Hear the other party's voice on call, play sound of answer memo, etc.
  • Page 43 ⑮ Strap eyelet audio. Take care not to cover the microphone with your ⑯ Out camera (lens) wide-angle lens fingers during a call or recording a video. ⑥ Earphone microphone terminal ⑰ Out camera (lens) macro lens ⑱ Photo light / Light Used for connecting earphones (commercially available) ⑲...
  • Page 44: Sim Card

    A/Q/T SIM Card To make calls, display the home screen, and create mail Your phone number etc. is au Nano IC Card 05 more conveniently, the product has a A (Phone recorded on the SIM card. (Back) (Front) button), Q (Home button), and T (Mail button) This product is not SIM-locked.
  • Page 45: Attaching/Removing Sim Card

    ■ When SIM Card is Not Inserted Attaching/Removing SIM Card When SIM Card is not inserted, the following operations are • Attach/Remove the SIM card after turning off the product. not available. • Making*/Receiving a call Attaching SIM Card • Sending/Receiving SMS •...
  • Page 46 Hold the SIM card with its IC (metal) chip Insert the SIM card/microSD memory card downward and insert in SIM card/microSD tray in the product, and push in all the memory card tray way without bending • Note location of notch. •...
  • Page 47: Esim

    Removing SIM Card eSIM With your fingertip on the groove in the The product accommodates eSIM usage. If using an eSIM, refer to au homepage for details. SIM card/microSD memory card tray, pull https://www.au.com/support/service/mobile/procedure/sim/ it out without bending esim/ (Japanese) Remove the SIM card from the SIM card/ Attaching/Removing microSD Memory Card microSD memory card tray...
  • Page 48 Removing microSD Memory Card To prevent corruption (erasure) of data when removing a microSD memory card, always unmount a card with the following operation. Home screen → [Settings] → [More] → [Storage] → [This device] [SD card]→[Menu]→[Mount] With your fingertip on the groove in the SIM card/microSD memory card tray, pull it out without bending (▶P.
  • Page 49: Charging

    Insert the SIM card/microSD memory card Charging tray in the product, and push in all the The internal battery is not fully charged at the time of way without bending (▶P. 43) purchase. Charge the battery before using the product. ◎...
  • Page 50 Charging with the Speci ed AC Adapter Insert the USB Type-C plug of Type C Common AC Adapter 02 (sold separately) How to charge the product using Type C Common AC straight into the external connection Adapter 02 (sold separately) is described here. For information on the specified AC adapter (sold separately), terminal see "Related Accessories"...
  • Page 51 Charging with a PC When charging is complete, pull out the USB Type-C plug of Type C Common AC How to charge the product connecting to USB port Adapter 02 (sold separately) straight from that supports PC charging with the USB Type-C cable (commercially available) is described here.
  • Page 52: Turning The Power On/Off

    Turning the Power On/Off Turning the Power On Press and hold F (Power button) until the display turns on The start screen appears (▶P. 53). USB port of PC USB Type-C cable • The first time you turn on the product, initial settings (commercially available) activate.
  • Page 53: Making Initial Settings

    Forcing the Product to Shut Down Making Initial Settings and Restart The first time you turn on the product after purchase, a You can force the product to power off and reboot when the screen for configuring initial settings appears. Follow the screen does not respond, or the power cannot be turned off.
  • Page 54: Making Initial Settings For Au-Mail

    [承諾する] (Accept) Making Initial Settings for au-mail Enter characters in the editable portion au-mail is a service allowing you to exchange mail between of au-mail address (before @) → [送信] your cell phone and a PC. (Send) → [OK] → [閉じる] (Close) Before using au-mail, make initial settings for au-mail and obtain an au-mail address.
  • Page 55: Switching To English Display

    Start Screen ◎ Password for the access point: check the router The start screen is displayed when you turn the product on instructions, etc. or cancel the sleep mode. ◎ Depending on your connection environment, connection Switching to the Home Screen speed may drop or you may not be able to use the from the Start Screen connection.
  • Page 56 Sleep Mode Press F (Power button) while the backlight is turned on or perform no operation for a certain period, the screen goes off temporarily and the product enters sleep mode. Doing the following operation, cancel the sleep mode. In sleep mode, press F (Power button) The start screen appears (▶P.
  • Page 57: Basic Operations

    ■ Long-touch Basic Operations Keep touching an item. Using Touch Panel The product's display is a touch panel that can be used by touching directly. • Operating the touch panel in the following ways may cause no response or misoperation. ■...
  • Page 58: Using Touch Keys

    ■ Zoom in/Zoom out Using Touch Keys With two fingers on the screen, The following touch keys are displayed at the bottom of the widen your fingers (zoom in) or screen. close them (zoom out). Display Description BACK Returns to the previous screen. CAPTURE Saves an image of the currently displayed screen (screen shot).
  • Page 59: Using The Home Screen

    Using the Home Screen ◎ In this manual, operations from the default home screen Home screen consists of several screens, and can be layout are explained. toggled by sliding/flicking left or right. Press Q to display the main home screen. Activating the Apps Use of some functions activated by tapping app icons may incur communication charges.
  • Page 60: Monitoring The Product's Status

    Icon Description Monitoring the Product's Status Notification of updating installed apps Viewing Icons Software update microSD memory card is mounted Notification icons for missed calls, new mail, and running ■ Main Status Icon operations are displayed on the left of the status bar, and status icons for product status are displayed on the right.
  • Page 61: Setting Silent Mode

    Icon Description ® Wi-Fi tethering ◎ To hide the notification panel, slide from the bottom of the Answering memo set screen to the top. Answering memo: set/ full ◎ To delete notifications, flick the notifications left/right. GPS in use Date saver set Mic in use Setting Silent Mode Camera in use...
  • Page 62: Setting Airplane Mode

    Changing Silent Mode Type Using Screen Memo Home screen → [Settings] → [Sound] → You can tap "Capture" at the bottom of the screen to save an image (screen shot) of the currently displayed screen or [Change] in [Silent mode type] record a screen you are operating and audio.
  • Page 63: Displaying Menu

    Checking Screen Memos Setting the Direct Button / Mail Button Home screen → [Photos] Home screen → [Settings] → [More] → [Programmable keys] → [Direct key] / [Mail [Collections] → [KcScreenshots] / [Screenrecords] → Tap a screen memo key] The screen memo is displayed. [Single press] / [Double press] / [Press and hold] •...
  • Page 64: Using The One-Touch Button

    Sending Mail/Message with the Using the One-touch button One-Touch Button Registering to the One-Touch Button Tap a registered one-touch button in the You can register people you call frequently to the home screen (One-touch buttons) at the bottom of the home screen to [Email] make calling simple.
  • Page 65: Telephone

    Receiving a Call Telephone Incoming call screen → A The call starts. Making a Call Talk → A / [End call] A → "Dialpad" tab Making a Call from Contacts The phone number input screen is displayed. Enter a phone number Home screen →...
  • Page 66: Appendix

    etc.). It is recommended to back up your data before Appendix updating software. • If software update has failed or stopped, perform the same procedure again. Updating Software • When activating the product for the first time after updating software, operation may be slow for several Updating to the latest software achieves optimal minutes to 20 or more minutes as the product processes performance and improves security, and allows you to...
  • Page 67: Troubleshooting

    Downloading Software into the Troubleshooting Product to Update Before you assume that the product is malfunctioning, try You can also use the product to download software updates the "Device Checkup" preinstalled in the product. Or, try the かんたん診断(Simple diagnosis) with the 使い方 at your convenience over the Internet.
  • Page 68 Trouble Detail Page Trouble Detail Page Cannot charge Is the specified charger (sold Cannot make Is the power turned on? P. 50 the product separately) correctly used for P. 48 calls Is the SIM card inserted? P. 43 charging? Was the number entered Is the product at a high or low correctly? (Was the area code P.
  • Page 69 Trouble Detail Page Trouble Detail Page ® Cannot connect Is Wi-Fi signal strong enough? P. 58 The battery can Is the battery adequately charged? P. 47 ® to Wi-Fi - only be used a ® Is Wi-Fi setting completed? Does the internal battery have P.
  • Page 70: After-Sales Service

    Trouble Detail Page After-Sales Service Operation speed Operation becomes unstable decreased/apps when available memory is low. When Asking for Repair operate unstably/ When available memory is low, P. 58 cannot activate delete unnecessary apps to For repair, contact Repair and Delivery Support Center. some apps secure free memory.
  • Page 71 Performance Parts for Repair The Company retains performance parts for repair of ◎ Before handing the product for repair, make a backup the product main unit for 4 years after discontinuation of of the contents of memory since they may disappear production.
  • Page 72 some traces that the product is damaged by falling, Repair and Delivery Support Wide water or humidity. with Cloud ⑤ When the product is malfunctioning or damaged due to earthquakes, storms, floods or other natural An after-sales service membership program on a monthly disasters, as well as fires, salt, abnormal voltage, etc.
  • Page 73: 遠隔操作サポート (Remote Support)

    遠隔操作サポート (Remote Support) free). auスマー トサポー ト (au Smart Support) members should call the “専任チーム専用番号 (Dedicated Team When you inquire about smartphone operation, the operator Phone Number)” indicated on their membership card is able to access your smartphone and view the same sent after subscribing to au Smart Support.
  • Page 74: Sim Unlock

    SIM Unlock Using Earphones This product is not SIM-locked. You can use earphones, earphone microphone, and stereo When using non-au SIM card, some services, functions, earphone microphone (all commercially available). etc. may be unavailable. The Company is not liable for any Connect earphones to earphone operations.
  • Page 75: Main Speci Cations

    ® Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi ) function IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac compatible Main Specifications ® ® Bluetooth Compatible Bluetooth standards Ver.5.4 ■ Main Unit function version compatible ® Output Bluetooth standards Class 1 Display Approx. 6.1 inches, approx. Communication Within 10 m with no obstacles 16.77 million colors, TFT range in the range 1,560 ×...
  • Page 76: Speci C Absorption Rate (Sar) Of Cell Phones

    Bluetooth SIG, and they are authenticated. However, procedures may differ or data transfer may not This model BASIO active3 cell phone complies with be possible depending on the device's characteristics or specifications. *3 It changes according to objects obstructing devices and signal Japanese technical regulations for exposure to radio waves reception.
  • Page 77 phone can be well below that indicated above. This is due ○ Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications to automatic changes in the power level of the cell phone website to ensure it only outputs the minimum power required to ttps://www.tele.soumu.go.jp/e/sys/ele/index.htm) communicate with a base station.
  • Page 78: Fcc Notice

    Warning FCC Notice The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation authority to operate the equipment. is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION...
  • Page 79: Export Administration Regulations

    used to attach the device to equipment, a backpack or tool belt, Export Administration Regulations etc. This product and its accessories may be subject to the Japan Turn off your phone before flying Export Administration Regulations ("Foreign Exchange and You should turn off your phone when boarding any aircraft. To Foreign Trade Law"...
  • Page 80: Intellectual Property Rights

    ® Bluetooth and logo are registered trademarks owned by the respective companies. Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and KYOCERA Corporation is licensed to use those trademarks. WiMAX is a trademark of WiMAX Forum. ® ®...
  • Page 81 BASIO is a registered trademark or trademark of KDDI. License USB Type-C is a trademark of USB Implementers Forum. ■ OpenSSL License Amazon, Amazon.co.jp, and Amazon.co.jp logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. 【OpenSSL License】 Netflix is a registered trademark of Netflix, Inc.
  • Page 82 THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY ERIC YOUNG ''AS IS'' KYOCERA Corporation is licensed. AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, For information on the Open source software, refer to "Open BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF Source Software"...
  • Page 83 GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Library/Lesser General Public License (LGPL) included in software, software based on other open source software license and software that KYOCERA Corporation is licensed. The exact terms of GPL, LGPL and some other licenses are reproduced in "About phone" in this product. For details, refer to KYOCERA homepage.
  • Page 84 <au Subscribers> <UQ mobile Subscribers> au Support UQ mobile Support App/Website App/Website ■My au app ■My UQ mobile (app) This app allows you to easily check your monthly charges, This app allows you to easily check your monthly used data (Gigas), subscription information, earned charges, used data (Gigas), subscription information, points, etc.
  • Page 85 To protect the environment and reuse valuable resources, we collect and recycle your old phones, batteries, and charging equipment, regardless of brand or manufacturer, at shops where the   mark is displayed. March 2025, 1st Edition  Manufactured by: KYOCERA Corporation...

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