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* Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this manual. World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-06997A English. 05/2005. Rev 1.0...
Important safety precautions Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal. Use road safety at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.
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Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories, out of the reach of small children. Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous. • The phone could explode if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type.
About this Guide This User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get started” and “Step outside the phone.” In this guide, the following instruction icons appear: Indicates that you need to pay careful attention to the subsequent information regarding safety or phone features.
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• Bluetooth Send photos, images, videos, and other personal data, and connect to other devices using free, wireless Bluetooth technology. • Get personal with photo caller See who’s calling you when their very own photo displays. • Name card Create name cards with your number and profile.
Contents Unpack Make sure you have each item Your phone Buttons, features, and locations Get started First steps to operate your phone Install and charge the phone ... 7 Power on or off ... 8 Keys and display ... 9 Access menu functions...
Overview of menu functions Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 1 Call records p.30 3 Applications 1 Current contacts p.30 1 Java world 2 Missed calls p.31 2 MP3 player 3 Dialled calls...
User’s Manual You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. The items supplied with your phone and the accessories at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider. Your phone Buttons, features, and locations...
Get started First steps to operate your phone SIM card information When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services. Install and charge the phone Remove the battery.
Get started When the phone is completely charged (green charger LED), unplug the charger from the power outlet. Remove the charger from the phone. Low battery indicator When the battery is low: • a warning tone sounds, • the battery low message displays, and •...
Keys and display Key(s) Description Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display. In Idle mode, access your favourite menus directly. p. 77 In Menu mode, scroll through the menu options. In Idle mode, launch the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) browser.
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Get started Display Layout Icons display various icons. Text and graphics display messages, instructions, and information you enter. Soft key function indicators Menu Contacts show the current functions assigned to the two soft keys. Icons Received signal strength Call in progress Out of your service area;...
Access menu functions Use the soft The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are keys using. The bottom line of the display indicates their current role. Menu Press the left soft key to access Menu mode. Select an option Contacts...
Get started Customise your phone 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Display and select Settings → Phone language settings → Language. 2. Select a language. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Call ringer and select Settings → Sound melody settings → Incoming call → Ringtone.
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You can change the colour for the Menu mode display components, such as title skin colour bars and highlight bars. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Display settings → Skin. 2. Select a colour pattern. You can switch to Quiet mode to Quiet mode avoid disturbing other people with your phone sound.
You can protect the phone against Phone lock unauthorised use with a phone password. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Security → Change password. 2. Enter the default password, “00000000” and press <OK>. 3. Enter a new 4- to 8- digit password and press <OK>.
Step outside the phone Begin with your camera, music, and other special features Use camera 1. Open the phone. Take a photo 2. In Idle mode, press and hold ] to turn on the camera. 3. Aim the lens at the subject and adjust the image.
Copy MP3 files • Download from the wireless to the phone p. 47 • Download from a computer using Samsung PC Studio Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide • Receive via Bluetooth 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Create a play and select Applications →...
1. From the MP3 player screen, Play MP3 file press [ 2. During playback, use the following keys: • ]: pauses/resumes playback. • [Left]: goes back to the previous file. • [Right]: skips to the next file. • [Up]: opens the play list. •...
Step outside the phone Use Phonebook To the phone’s memory: Add an entry 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press <Options>. 2. Select Save contact → Phone → a number type. 3. Specify the contact information: First name, Last name, Mobile, Home, Office, Fax, Other, Email, Caller ID, Ringtone, Group, and Memo.
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Create and and select Phonebook → My send a name name card. card 2. Specify your contact information. 3. Press [ ] to save the name card. 4. To send the name card to other people, press <Options>...
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Step outside the phone 5. Select Picture&Video or Send a Sound and add a media file. multimedia For Picture&Video, select Add message image or Add video to add a (MMS) photo or video clip. (continued) For Sound, select Add sound to add a sound clip.
View messages When a notification appears: View a text message 1. Press <View>. 2. Select a message from the Inbox. From the Inbox: 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → My messages → Inbox. 2. Select a message. When a notification appears: View a multimedia...
Step outside the phone Use Bluetooth Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology which enables you to connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or control the phone remotely. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and Turn on select Settings →...
Enter text AB, T9, Numeric, and Symbol mode You can enter text for some features such as messaging, Phonebook, or Calendar, using AB mode, T9 mode, Numeric mode, and Symbol mode. Changing the text input mode The text input mode indicator appears when the cursor is in a text field.
Enter text • Press [ ] to insert a space. • Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor. • Press [C] to delete characters one by one. Press and hold [C] to clear the display. Using T9 mode T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes.
Using Numeric mode Numeric mode enables you to enter numbers. Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want. Using Symbol mode Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols. Press display more symbols [Up] or [Down]. select a symbol the corresponding number key.
Call functions 2. Scroll to the number you want and press [ Making a call from Phonebook Once you have stored a number in Phonebook, you can dial the number by selecting it from Phonebook. p. 32 You can also use the speed dial feature to assign your most frequently called numbers to specific number p.
Using the headset Use the headset to make or answer calls without holding the phone. Connect the headset to the jack on the right side of the phone. The buttons on the headset work as listed below: Press redial the last call and hold the button twice.
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Call functions 3. Press <Options> and select End held call to end the call on hold. 4. To end the current call, press [ Transferring a call You can transfer the currently active call to a caller on hold, if your network supports it. With this option, the two callers can talk to each other, but you are disconnected from the call.
Sending a sequence of DTMF tones Dual tone multi-frequency (DTMF) tones are the tones used in phones for tone dialling. You can send DTMF tones as a group after entering the entire number you need to send or retrieving a number from Phonebook.
4. If desired, call another person or answer an incoming call. 5. Press <Options> and select Join. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 as desired. Having a private conversation with one participant 1. Press <Options> and select Private. 2. Select a name or number from the participant list. You can talk privately with that person, while the other participants converse with each other.
Using call record options While viewing the call list, press <Options> to access the following options: • Detail: show the details of the selected call. • Paste: edit the phone number. • Save contact: save the number to Phonebook. • Send message: send an SMS or MMS message.
Menu functions Call cost (Menu 1.7) This network feature displays the cost of calls. This menu is available only if your SIM card supports this feature. Note that this is not intended to be used for billing purposes. • Last call cost: check the cost of your last call. •...
Using Phonebook options While viewing the contact list or contact details, press <Options> to access the following options: • View: display details about the contact. • Edit: edit the contact information. • Send message: send an SMS, MMS, or e-mail message.
Menu functions Group (Menu 2.3) Use this menu to organise your contacts in caller groups. Creating a new caller group 1. Press <Options> and select Add. 2. Enter a name for the group. 3. Select the Caller ID line and select an image. 4.
Managing speed dial entries From the Speed dial screen, press <Options> to access the following options: • Add: assign a number to an unassigned key. • View: show the number assigned to the key. • Change: assign a different number to the assigned key.
Menu functions Management (Menu 2.7) Use this menu to manage Phonebook. • Default saving: select a default memory location to save contacts. If you select Ask on saving, the phone will ask you to select a memory location when saving a number.
Java world (Menu 3.1) Use this menu to access and play Java games and to select a profile for accessing Java services. Using Java game options From the Java world menu, select Downloads and press <Options> to access the following options: •...
Downloading or receiving music files Use these methods to save MP3 files to your phone’s memory: • Download from the wireless web • Download from a computer using the Samsung PC Studio program Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide • Via an active Bluetooth connection The downloaded or received files are stored in the Music folder.
Using MP3 file options From the MP3 player screen, press <Options> to access the following options: • Play: begin playback. • Open playlist: display the play list. • Go to music: go to the Music folder. • Send via: send the currently selected file via e-mail or Bluetooth.
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Menu functions Creating a profile 1. Press <Yes>. 2. Enter a name for the profile and press <OK>. 3. Press [Left] or [Right] to select your favourites for each option: Food, Beverage, Music, Colour, Fashion, Hobby, Weather, Vacation spot, and Perfume using time.
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• Day view: check your biorhythm for the current date or a specific date. 1.Enter a date you want. 2.Enter your birth date and press <OK>. The graphics and numbers are displayed indicating your biorhythm states for that date. 3.Press <Options> to access the following options: •...
Menu functions Accessing a calorie item When you enter the Calories menu, the total calories consumed for the selected day are displayed at the bottom of the calendar. Scroll to a day and press [ ] to view the details. While viewing the calendar or the calorie list, press <Options>...
Voice recorder (Menu 3.4) Use this menu to record voice memos. A voice memo can be up to one hour long. Recording a voice memo 1. Press [ ] to start recording. 2. Speak into the microphone. Press [ ] to pause or resume the recording. 3.
Menu functions • Go to voice list: go to the list of voice memos you have recorded. • Setting: select a recording time setting. Limit for MMS: record a voice memo for adding to an MMS message. Limit for Email: record a voice memo for adding to an e-mail.
Stopping an alarm • When an alarm sounds, press <Exit> or any key to stop the alarm. • When a wake-up call alarm sounds, press <Confirm> or [ ] to stop the alarm. Otherwise, press <Snooze> or any key to stop the alarm and cause it to sound again after 5 minutes.
Menu functions • New sync profile: add a new profile. • Edit sync profile: change the properties of the profile. • Delete: delete the selected profile or all profiles. Calculator (Menu 3.8) Use this menu to perform basic arithmetic functions, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Starting the timer 1. Press <Set>. 2. Enter the length of time you want to count down and press <OK>. 3. Press [ ] to start counting down. Stopping the timer • Press <Exit> or any key when the timer rings. •...
Menu functions return to the previous page Using WAP page options From any WAP page, press <Menu> to access the following options: • Bookmarks: display the Bookmarks list. • Reload: reload the current page. • Home: go back to the home page. •...
http:// (Menu 4.3) Use this menu to manually enter the URL address of a website and access the website. WAP profile (Menu 4.4) Use this menu to select a connection profile for accessing the WAP browser. You can edit a profile using the Connection settings menu.
Menu functions • Attach: attach a name card or calender data as a data format attachment. • Save to: save the message in the Drafts box or one of the folders you have created. • Language select: change the language used in T9 input mode.
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• Add page: add pages. Move to each page by pressing [Left] or [Right] on the message screen. • Delete page: delete an added page. • Edit page: change the duration of page display or move the page forward. • Attach: attach a name card or calender data as a data format attachment.
Menu functions 4. When you have finished, press <Options> to access the following options: Options may vary depending on the selected field. • Edit: edit the subject or text. • View/Play: display/play an added item. • Send: send the e-mail. •...
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Viewing a message in Inbox The following icons may appear on the message list; depending on the message type or status, icons may vary: • • • MMS notification; indicates that an MMS is being retrieved from the server and indicates that retrieval has failed •...
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Menu functions • Delete: delete the message. • Move to phone/SIM: move the message between the SIM card and the phone’s memory. • Cut address: extract URLs, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message. • Cut media: save media content from the message into your phone’s memory.
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• Delete: delete the message. Delivery report messages • Cut address: extract URL, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message. • Delete: delete the message. • Protection: protect the message from being deleted. Drafts (Menu 5.2.2) This folder stores messages you have saved to send at a later time.
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Menu functions • Properties: view the message properties. Sent (Menu 5.2.4) This folder stores messages that you have sent. While viewing a message or the message list, press <Options> to access the following options: • View: open the message. • Send: send the message.
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3. Scroll to an e-mail or header and press [ 4. If the e-mail has more than one page, press [ / ] to scroll through pages one by one. Press [Left] or [Right] to move to the first or last page.
Menu functions Using folder options On the folder list, press <Options> to access the following options: • Open: open the folder. • Add folder: add a new folder. • Rename folder: change the name of the folder. • Delete: delete the selected folder. Templates (Menu 5.3) Use this menu to make and use templates of...
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Character support: select a character encoding type. If you select Automatic, the phone switches the encoding type from GSM-alphabet to Uni- code if you enter a Uni-code character. Use of Uni-code encoding will reduce the maximum number of characters in a message to about half. If this menu is not shown, your phone provides the Automatic character encoding by default.
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Menu functions Outgoing message size: select a maximum size of attached items allowed for an MMS message. • Retrieve settings: set up the following options for receiving a multimedia message: Reject unknown sender: reject messages from unknown senders. Advert allowed: accept advertisements. Information allowed: accept information messages.
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Include signature: attach your name, phone number, a simple memo, or a tag line to your e-mail. Edit name: edit the name in your signature. Edit telephone number: edit the phone number in your signature. Edit note: edit the tag line in your signature. •...
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Menu functions • Protocol type: select the protocol for the incoming e-mail server. The remaining options depend on the protocol type setting. The following options are available when the protocol type is POP3: • POP3 server: enter the IP address or domain name of the server that receives your e-mail.
• Language: select the preferred language in which broadcast messages display. Memory status (Menu 5.6) Use this menu to view the maximum memory and available memory for each message type. You can also view the memory currently in use in each folder. File manager (Menu 6) The File manager menu allows you to access images,...
Menu functions • Send via: send the video clip via MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth. • Set as wallpaper: set the video clip, if saved for adding to MMS messages or e-mails, as your wallpaper for the idle screen. • Delete: delete the video clip. •...
Playing a sound clip 1. Select a sound folder. 2. Scroll to a clip and press [ Using sound options While viewing the sound list, press <Options> to access the following options: • Play: play the sound file. • Send via: send the file via MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth.
Menu functions Calendar (Menu 7) The calendar feature enables you to keep track of your schedule and to-do list, to view missed alarm events, and to make a memo. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Calendar. Consulting the calendar When you enter the Calendar menu, the calendar in Month view appears with today’s date indicated by a...
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• Details: enter event details. • Start date and Start time: enter the starting date and time for the event. • AM/PM: select AM or PM in 12-hour time format. • End date and End time: enter the ending date and time for the event.
Menu functions Entering a memo 1. Select a date on the calendar. 2. Press <Options> and select Create → Memo. 3. Enter a memo and press <Save>. Entering a to-do item 1. Select a date on the calendar. 2. Press <Options> and select Create → To do. 3.
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Viewing an event in different mode By default, the calendar appears in Month view mode. Press <Options> and select View mode to change the mode. Day view You can view events for the selected date. Select an event to view its details. The following icons will be displayed according to the event’s type and states: •...
Menu functions Camera (Menu 8) You can use the camera module embedded in your phone to take photos and record videos. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Camera, or press and hold [ • Do not take photos of people without their permission.
Single shot: take a photo in normal mode. Multi shot: take a series of action stills. Select the number of photos the camera will take and the rate at which the photos are taken. Mosaic shot: take several stills and save them in one frame.
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Menu functions Function Changes the camera mode. Changes the colour tone or applies a special effect to the photo. Reduces the distortion on the image to maximise detail and sharpness. Selects a decorative frame. Sets the timer. Goes to the Photos folder. Determines the flash use.
• Delete: delete the photo. • Rename: change the name of the photo. • Move to Favourite images: move the photo to the Favourite images folder. • Slide show: display all photos in turn as a slide show. You can select the rate at which the photos cycle.
Menu functions 5. To Press play back the video clip [ ]. use video options <Options>. delete the video clip [C] and then <Yes>. return to Record mode <Preview>. Using camera options in Record mode In Record mode, press the left soft key to access the following options: •...
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Keys Function Left/ Adjusts the brightness of the image. Right Zooms in or out. Down Switches to Capture mode. Changes the frame size. Changes the image quality. Changes the video recording mode. Changes the colour tone or applies a special effect to the video image.
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Menu functions Playing a video clip 1. In Record mode, press the left soft key and select Go to videos. 2. Scroll to a video clip and press [ During playback, use the following keys on the display: Keys Function Pauses/resumes playback.
• : flips the image vertically. • : adjusts the brightness of the image. • : zooms in or out. To turn the flash on or off, press and hold [ / ]. 5. Press [ ] to start recording. 6.
Menu functions Assigning a shortcut menu 1. Select a key to be used as a shortcut key. 2. Select the menu to be assigned to the key. Using shortcut options Press <Options> to access the following options: • Change: assign or change a shortcut menu. •...
• Graphic logo: set the phone to display the service provider’s logo instead of its name, if you have downloaded it. Skin (Menu 9.3.2) You can select a skin colour for Menu mode. LCD brightness (Menu 9.3.3) You can adjust the brightness of the display for varying lighting conditions.
Menu functions Keypad tone (Menu 9.4.2) Use this menu to select the tone that the phone sounds when you press a key. You can adjust the keypad tone volume using [ / ] in Idle mode. Message tone (Menu 9.4.3) Use this menu to set up the ringer for incoming SMS messages, MMS messages, e-mails, and CB messages.
Network services (Menu 9.5) Use this menu to access network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them, if you wish. Call diverting (Menu 9.5.1) This network service reroutes incoming calls to a phone number that you specify. 1.
Menu functions • Change barring password: change the call barring password obtained from your service provider. 2. Select the type of calls to be barred. 3. Select Activate. To deactivate call barring, select Deactivate. 4. Enter the call barring password supplied by your service provider and press <Select>.
Voice mail server (Menu 9.5.6) Use this menu to store the number of the voice mail server and access your voice mails. You must enter the voice server number before you can access your voice mails. Your service provider can give the voice server number. •...
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Menu functions Using the Bluetooth feature, you can connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or control the phone remotely. Bluetooth technology allows free wireless connections between all Bluetooth-compliant devices within a range of 10 meters.
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The colour of the icon indicates the status of the the device: • Grey for unpaired devices • Blue for paired devices • Red for devices that are currently connected to your phone 3. Select a device. 4. Enter a Bluetooth PIN code and press <OK>. This code is used just once and you don’t need to memorise it.
Menu functions 3. Scroll to the item you want and press <Options>. 4. Select Send via → Bluetooth. The phone searches for devices within range and displays a list of available devices. 5. Select a device. 6. If necessary, enter the Bluetooth PIN needed for pairing and press <OK>.
Change password (Menu 9.7.4) Use this menu to change your phone password. The password is preset to 00000000. Privacy (Menu 9.7.5) Use this menu to lock all menu functions on the phone, except for call functions. When this feature is enabled, you must enter the phone password to access menu functions.
Menu functions • DNS: activate or deactivate the DNS address. When this option is selected, DNS1 and DNS2 are activated. • Bearer: select the network bearer type. • Advanced settings: change the advanced options. Depending on the bearer setting, available options vary. When the bearer is set to GPRS: APN: enter the access point name.
Solve problems Help and personal needs To save the time and expense of an unnecessary service call, perform the simple checks in this section before contacting a service professional. When you switch on your phone, the following messages may appear: “Insert SIM card”...
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If the above guidelines do not help you to solve the problem, take note of: • The model and serial numbers of your phone • Your warranty details • A clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales service.
Health and safety information SAR certification information This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements concerning exposure to radio waves. Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured to not exceed the limits for exposure to radio-frequency (RF) energy, as recommended by the EU Council.
If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time. • Use only Samsung-approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. Disconnect the charger from the power source when it is not in use. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.
Road safety Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold. When you are driving a car, driving is your first responsibility.
Health and safety information Hearing aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Other medical devices If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy.
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 like medical emergencies.
Health and safety information Care and maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years.
Index Calendar • 66 Call cost • 32 Call records AB mode, text input • 23 Alarm • 44 Answering Call time • 31 call • 26 Caller group second call • 27 Anykey answer • 78 Auto redial • 78 Caller ID •...
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