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Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your device depending on the software of the device or your service provider. Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-32368A www.samsungmobile.com English (HK). 11/2010. Rev. 1.0...
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Instructional icons → Followed by—the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: In Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will Menu mode, select Messages Create message → see in this manual: (represents Messages, followed by Create message) Warning—situations that could cause injury to...
Contents Customise your phone ........21 Assembling ..........Enter text ............25 Unpack ..............9 Use the external light ........28 Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ..9 Use the display as a mirror ......29 Charge the battery ........... 11 Insert a memory card (optional) ....
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Web ............Camera ..............44 Internet ............... 66 Media browser ........... 51 Community websites ........68 Music player ............53 Samsung Apps ..........69 FM radio .............. 56 Connectivity ......... Games and more ..........58 Bluetooth ............70 Personal information ......
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Dictionary ............77 Time and date ............ 86 Image editor ............78 Phone ..............86 My files ..............79 Call ................ 87 Smart search ............82 Applications ............88 Stopwatch ............82 Security ............... 92 Timer ..............83 PC connections ..........92 Timetable ............
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Overview of menu functions ..... Troubleshooting ........Safety precautions ......Contents...
• Travel adapter (charger) be compatible with your phone. • User manual Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or Install the SIM or USIM card and illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions battery that are not covered by your manufacturer's warranty.
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• To install the SIM or USIM card and battery, Place the SIM or USIM card into the phone with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. If the phone is on, press and hold [ ] to turn it off. • If you do not insert a SIM or USIM card, you can only use your phone’s non-network services and Remove the back cover.
Plug the small side of the travel adapter into the or by connecting the phone to a PC with a PC data cable. multifunction jack. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your phone.
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• While charging, the phone may heat up. This is normal and should not affect your phone’s lifespan or performance. • If your phone is not charging properly, bring your phone and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. Assembling...
Plug one end (micro-USB) of the PC data cable into the type). multifunction jack. Samsung uses approved industry standards for Plug the other end of the PC data cable into a USB port memory cards, but some brands may not be fully on a PC.
Remove the back cover and battery. Push the memory card gently until it disengages from the phone. Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing up. Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot. Do not remove a memory card while the phone is transferring or accessing information, as this could result in loss of data or damage to the memory card or phone.
Getting started Get to know your phone › Phone layout Turn your phone on and off Earpiece Internal To turn on your phone, camera lens Press and hold [ Confirm key Display Confirm> (if necessary). Enter your PIN and press < Microphone for 4-way speakerphone...
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› Keys Function Perform actions indicated at the Softkeys bottom of the display. External light In Idle mode, access user- defined menus (left/right/up/ down); In Menu mode, scroll 4-way through menu options; In navigation Idle mode, press and hold the External Navigation key down to make camera lens...
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Function Function Make or answer a call; In Idle Enter special characters or Dial mode, retrieve recently dialled, perform special functions; In missed, or received numbers. Idle mode, press and hold Special [ ] for the silent profile; In the Delete characters or items in an function Delete...
› Idle screen Icon Definition When the phone is in Idle mode, you will see the following View the softkey functions; Access the screen. From this screen, you can view your phone’s status Contacts menu and main menus. and access applications. ›...
Icon Definition Icon Definition Video call in progress New multimedia message (MMS) SOS message feature activated New email message Browsing the web New voice mail message Connecting to secured web page Normal profile activated Call diverting activated Silent profile activated Roaming (outside of normal service area) Battery power level Current time...
› Use the task manager Press the Navigation key to select a menu or application. You can manage multiple applications with the task manager. Select> or the Confirm key to confirm the Press < highlighted menu. To launch the task manager, Press <...
› Customise your phone Switch to the silent profile In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to mute or unmute your Get more from your phone by customising it to match your phone. preferences. › › Set up a sound profile Change the language of the display You can change your phone's sounds by customising Settings...
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Select a memory location (if necessary). Brightness. Select an image. Scroll left or right to adjust the level of brightness. Samsung is not responsible for any use of default images or wallpapers provided on your device. Save>. Press < ›...
› Use the smart home screen You can change the idle screen to another style. In Menu mode, select Settings Display Smart → → The smart home screen allows you to access your favourite home and scroll left or right to a style you want. applications and contacts and view upcoming events or tasks.
If you forget your password, bring your phone to a provider to unblock it. Samsung Service Centre to unlock it. • Samsung is not responsible for any loss of passwords or private information or other damages caused by illegal software. Getting started...
› Activate the mobile tracker Press the Confirm key to save the recipients. When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card in your Scroll down and enter the sender’s name. phone, the mobile tracker feature will automatically send Press the Confirm key <Accept>.
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• Press [ ] to switch to Symbol mode. Mode Function • Press and hold [ ] to change case in English input 1] through [5] to enter Press [ modes. strokes. Press [6] when you are unsure which stroke to enter. This Enter text using input modes will insert a placeholder.
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Mode Function Mode Function 1] through [5] to enter Options> Predictive Press [ Press < → strokes. Press [6] when you are text on. unsure which stroke to enter. This Press appropriate alphanumeric will insert a placeholder. keys to enter an entire word. Press the Confirm key.
• To add a new frame, select < Options> → Mode Function frame. To move between frames, press [ ] or [ ]. Press the Navigation key up or • To delete a frame, select < Options> Delete → down to scroll to a symbol set you frame.
Use the display as a mirror Scroll left or right to a theme list. In My box, you can select one of the themes you have You can use the display as a mirror by activating the front created. camera lens to show your image. Select a theme and press the Confirm key.
Communication To end the call, press [ • Use the phonebook to save numbers you dial frequently. p. 60 ► • To quickly access the call log to redial the numbers Calling you dialled recently, press [ Learn to use calling functions, such as making and Answer a call answering calls, using options available during a call or customising and using call-related features.
• Reject a call To end a call, press the headset button. The supplied headset is designed only for your When a call comes in, press [ ]. The caller will hear a phone and may not be compatible with other busy tone.
• • To place a call on hold, press < Hold>. To retrieve a held To answer a second call, press [ ] when a call waiting call, select <Retrieve>. tone sounds. The first call is automatically placed on hold. You must subscribe to the call waiting service to •...
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• • To select an alternative image to be shown to the other To send DTMF (Dual tone multifrequency) tones as a party, select Outgoing image. Send DTMF. DTMF tones group, press <Options> → are the tones used in phones for tone dialling, sounding •...
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› Use additional features Make a fake call You can simulate incoming calls when you want to get out You can use various other call-related features, such as of meetings or unwanted conversations. auto rejection, call diverting, or barring. To make a fake call, press and hold the Navigation key Set auto rejection down in Idle mode.
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Set call barring Speak into the microphone. Call barring is a network feature to restrict certain types When you are finished, press < Stop> <Back> → → of calls or to prevent others from making calls with your <Back> <Save>. →...
› Logs View the log manager From the log manager, you can check the amount of data Learn to view and manage logs of calls you have dialled, or number of messages sent or received and the cost and received, or missed and messages you have sent, or duration of your calls.
Messages Press the Confirm key to send the message. • If you decide not to send a message immediately, Learn to create and send text (SMS) or multimedia (MMS) you can save it to the draft folder for future use. messages, and view or manage messages you have sent •...
Customise the parameters for the connection profile. Option Function Option Function Linger Time Enter how long the phone will wait (Sec.) for responses from the network. Set name Enter the name for the profile. Advanced Customise ID and DNS addresses. Access name Enter the access point name.
• Scroll down and enter your message text. Broadcast messages : Messages from all channels or my channels Press <Options> Add multimedia or Attach items → Messages and select a message an option to attach a file. In Menu mode, select →...
• To move the message to a created folder, select Move Press < Open> <Create>. → to My folders. You can also move the message to the Enter your text and press the Confirm key. SIM or USIM card to manage your important messages separately.
› › Create a folder to manage messages Set up an email account and profile Learn to create folders to manage your messages In addition to the email account predefined by your service according to your preferences and needs. provider, you can add your personal email accounts. Also, you can add your own connection profile for using email Messages My folders.
When you are finished creating an account, select an Option Function account to use. Enter the address of the SMTP SMTP server server (outgoing server). Set up an email profile Enter the port number of the Settings Network In Menu mode, select SMTP port →...
Messenger Enter an email address. You can select one from the call log, phonebook, or Learn to chat with friends and family from the universal groups by pressing the Confirm key. instant messenger. Scroll down and enter a subject. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.
Entertainment Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. Camera Learn how to capture and view photos and videos. You can capture photos at resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 pixels (3.2 megapixels) and videos at resolutions up to 320 x 240 pixels.
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After capturing photos, press <View> to view the captured Function photos. View the photo or video you capture <View> • To view more photos, scroll up or down. last. • To send the photo to others via multimedia message, Switch to the camcorder. email, or the Bluetooth wireless feature, press <Options>...
› • Capture a beauty photo To set Bluetooth visibility for the photo, press < Options> Bluetooth visibility on. → You can hide facial imperfections using Beauty mode. • To print the photo, press < Options> Print via → → In Idle mode, press [ ] to turn on the camera.
Press < Options> Shooting mode Continuous → → Press [ ] or the Confirm key to take the first photo. <Back>. → Slowly move the phone in the direction you want and Make any necessary adjustments. align the orange frame with the focus frame. When you have aligned the orange frame and focus Press and hold [ ] or the Confirm key.
› Customise camera settings Setting Function Before capturing a photo, press <Options> to access the Set whether or not to use Night Night mode following options: mode. Set the quality level for your Option Function Photo quality photos. Mode Switch to the camcorder. Viewfinder mode Select a viewfinder mode.
› Record a video Function • Up/Down: Set the exposure value. In Idle mode, press [ ] to turn on the camera. • Left: Select the length of the delay Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. Navigation before the camera starts recording Options>...
• To protect the video from accidental deletion, press Press [ ] or the Confirm key to start recording. Protection on. <Options> → Stop> or [ ] to stop recording. Press < • To view the video details, press < Options>...
Media browser Before recording a video, press <Options> Settings to → access the following settings: Learn to view photos and play videos saved in your Option Function phone's memory and memory card. The media browser supports the following file formats: Video quality Set the quality level for your videos.
• While viewing a photo, use the following options: To print the photo using USB connection or the Print via Bluetooth wireless feature, press <Options> → • To view more photos, scroll left or right. an option. → • To send the photo to others via message, email, or the ›...
• Download from the wireless web. p. 66 ► Apps Media browser. In Menu mode, select → • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Kies. Select a category <Options> Slide show. → → p. 73 ► • Rotate the phone to anti-clockwise to landscape view.
Function • Up: Access the playlist. • Down: Change the repeat mode. • Left: Skip backward; Scan backward Navigation in a file (press and hold). • Right: Skip forward; Scan forward in a file (press and hold). › Create a playlist Function In Menu mode, select Music...
› › Find information of music Customise music player settings Learn to access an online music service to get information Music Settings. In Menu mode, select → about a song. Adjust the following settings to customise your music • This service is not available from some service player: providers.
FM radio Control the FM radio with the following keys: Learn to listen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen to the FM radio, you must connect the supplied headset, which serves as the radio antenna. › Listen to the FM radio Plug the supplied headset into the phone's multifunction jack.
› Save radio stations automatically Press < Options> Add to Favourites. → → Select a number you want to set. Plug the supplied headset into the phone's multifunction jack. › Record songs from the FM radio In Menu mode, select Apps FM radio.
› Games and more Customise FM radio settings Apps FM radio. In Menu mode, select → Learn to use games and applications powered by award- winning Java technology. Options> Settings. Press < → The download of Java games or applications may Adjust the following setting to customise your FM not be supported depending on the software of radio:...
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› Play games or launch applications, Apps Games and more. In Menu mode, select → Select a game or application from the list and follow the on-screen instructions. • Available games or applications may vary depending on your region or service provider. •...
Personal information Enter contact information. Press the Confirm key or press < Options> Save to → add the contact to memory. Contacts You can also create a contact from the dialling screen. Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or In Idle mode, enter a phone number.
› Create your namecard Select the contact’s name from the contact list. Once you found a contact, you can: Contacts>. In Idle mode, press < • call the contact by pressing [ Settings My namecard. Press <Options> → → • edit the contact information by pressing Confirm key.
› Create an event Scroll left or right to Groups. Press < Options> Create group. → Organiser Calendar. In Menu mode, select → Enter a group name and press the Confirm key. Options> Create Press < an event type. → →...
To view events of a specific date, Task Organiser Calendar. In Menu mode, select → Learn to create a virtual task list and set alarms to remind yourself of important tasks or set priority. Select a date on the calendar. To move to a specific day by entering a date manually, ›...
Memo Select a task to view its details. For completed tasks with an expired deadline, you can Learn to record important information to save and view at set their status to completed by scrolling to a task and a later date. Mark as done.
› Voice recorder Play a voice memo Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder. Apps Voice recorder. In Menu mode, select → Options> Go to Sounds to access the voice Press < › → Record a voice memo memo list. Apps Voice recorder.
In Menu mode, select Settings Network → → Connections <Yes>. → Options> Create. Press < → Internet Customise the network settings. Internet In Menu mode, select <Options> → → Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. Settings Internet profiles. →...
› Bookmark your favourite web pages Update and read RSS feeds You can bookmark web pages you frequently visit for quick Internet. In Menu mode, select access. While navigating the web, press <Options> → Options> RSS feeds. Press < → to Bookmarks to bookmark the current web page.
Option Function Option Function Clear the cache; The cache is a Select a connection profile to use Internet profiles temporary memory location that for web connections. Clear cache saves information from recently accessed web pages. Community websites Delete cookies saved in the phone or set whether or not to To use Facebook and Twitter services, save cookies.
In Menu mode, select Samsung Apps. more, Samsung Apps gives you instant access to a huge Search for and download applications as desired. choice of mobile experience. Your phone gets smarter with fully optimised applications from Samsung Apps.
Connectivity • Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature. • Always ensure that you share and receive data Bluetooth with devices that are trusted and properly secured.
To allow other devices to locate your phone, select Some devices, especially headsets or hands-free car phone’s visibility kits, may have a fixed Bluetooth PIN, such as 0000. If → the other device has a PIN, you must enter it. If you select Custom, you can set duration that your phone is visible.
› Send data using the Bluetooth wireless Received data is saved to an appropriate application or folder according to its type. For example, a music or sound feature clip is saved to the music folder or sound folder and a Select a file or item, such as a contact, calendar event, contact to the phonebook.
In Menu mode, select → → Connect with Samsung Kies Media player. Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC. You can Press [ ] to return to Idle mode. download the program from the Samsung website (www. samsungmobile.com).
Edit or enter your phone’s name in the pop-up window Using an optional PC data cable, connect the (if necessary). multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. When connected, a pop-up window will appear on Select and drag the music files you want to the sync the PC.
Tools › Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, • OK> to stop the alarm. Press < Alarms • Press < Snooze> to silence the alarm for the snooze period. Learn to set and control alarms for important events. › Deactivate an alarm ›...
Enter the currencies or measurements and units in the However, these rates may not be accurate at the appropriate fields. time of use. To ensure proper currency conversion, always update the rates before performing currency conversions. Samsung is not responsible for inaccurate or incomplete currency data. Tools...
Dictionary Enter a new word and the meaning of the word. Press < Save> to add the word to your dictionary. Learn to look up English or Chinese words in your dictionary. › View the history › Look up a word Apps Dictionary.
› Image editor Adjust an image Open an image to edit. You can edit images and apply fun effects. Press the Confirm key and scroll left or right to › Apply effects to images Select an adjustment option (brightness, contrast, or Apps Image editor In Menu mode, select...
› › Transform an image Insert a visual feature Open an image to edit. Open an image to edit. Press the Confirm key and select Press the Confirm key and scroll left or right to Apply>. Rotate or flip the image as desired and press < Select a visual feature type (text, frame, emoticon, clip art, or image).
› › Supported file formats View a file Your phone supports the following file formats: My files In Menu mode, select a memory location → a file type. → Type Supported format Folders or files on the memory card are indicated by a Image bmp, jpg, gif, png, wbmp, agif memory card icon.
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• Print an image using the Bluetooth wireless Themes, you can view themes you have downloaded or received from other sources. feature • Others, you can view documents and data files My files Images In Menu mode, select an image. →...
› › Set a sound clip as your ringtone Search on the web You can set any music or sound clips in the sound folder as Apps Smart search. In Menu mode, select → ringtones for incoming calls. Internet. Scroll left or right to My files Sounds In Menu mode, select...
Timetable Press < Reset> to clear recorded times. While recording the lap times, the interval between Learn to create timetables for classes. lap times is recorded. To check the interval, scroll left or right to Split. In Menu mode, select Organiser Timetable.
› Create a world clock In Menu mode, select Settings Display Smart → → home. Organiser World clock. In Menu mode, select → Smart idle. Scroll left or right to Press the Confirm key. Edit> Dual clock. Press < → Select>.
Settings • Call alert type : Select how the phone will alert you to incoming calls. • Voice call ringtone : Select a ringtone to use if you set the phone to alert you to incoming voice calls by playing Access the Settings menu a melody.
Display Time and date Access and alter the following settings to control the Access and alter the following settings to control how time display and usage of the light on your phone: and date are displayed on your phone: • •...
• Mirror mode : Activate Mirror mode to use the display Call status tones : Activate or deactivate call as a mirror. connection tone, minute minder tone, or call disconnect tone. • Keypad light : Set the length of time the phone waits Alerts on call : Activate or deactivate an alert during before turning off the keypad's backlight.
› • Messages Video call Select my image : Select an image to be shown to the Customise the settings for messaging features. other party. • General settings Show me : Set whether or not to show your live image Keep a copy : Set whether or not to save a copy of sent or preset image to the other party.
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Service centre : Enter the centre address for the text Foreign network: Set whether or not your phone messages. automatically retrieves new messages when you are roaming on another network. Default type : Set the default message type, such as Send delivery report: Set the network to inform the text, voice, fax, or email.
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› Email Default style : Set the default message attributes, such as font style, size, colour, and background colour. • Email accounts : View, set up, or delete email accounts. • Push messages • Sending options Receiving options : Set whether or not to receive Priority : Set the priority level of your messages.
• Add signature : Set whether or not to add your Save new contacts to : Select a memory location to save signature to your outgoing messages. new contacts. • Signature : Enter your signature. My namecard : Create or edit your namecard. •...
Security • Change PIN2 : Change the PIN2, which is used to protect the primary PIN. Access and alter the following settings to secure your • Mobile tracker : Activate or deactivate the mobile phone and data: tracker features, which helps you locate your phone •...
• • Connections : Set up connection profiles to use for Memory status : View the used and available memory network features. for various types of files. • • Certificates : View certificates required for network Default memory : Select the default memory location services.
Troubleshooting Code Try this to solve the problem: Your SIM or USIM card is blocked, usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly When you turn on your phone or while you are several times. You must enter the PUK using the phone, it prompts you to enter one of supplied by your service provider.
Calls are being dropped Others cannot hear you speaking on a call • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, Ensure that you are not covering the built-in you may lose your connection to the network. Move to microphone.
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When dialling from contacts, the call is not The battery does not charge properly or the connected phone turns off • • Ensure that the correct number is stored in the contact The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both gold- list.
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Your Samsung mobile phone must have sufficient The FM radio application on your Samsung mobile phone available memory and battery power to operate the uses the headset cable as an antenna. Without a headset camera application. If you receive error messages when...
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• Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your phone. Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile • phone for a variety of reasons. If you receive error Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on messages when opening music files on your phone, try the the device you wish to connect to, if necessary.
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically Do not touch the power cord with wet hands, or disconnect designed for your device. Incompatible batteries and chargers can the charger by pulling on the cord cause serious injuries or damage to your device.
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Protect the device, batteries, and chargers from damage Do not use your device near a pacemaker • • Avoid exposing your device and batteries to very cold or very hot Avoid using your device within a 15 cm range of a pacemaker if temperatures.
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• • Do not use your device at refuelling points (service stations), near fuels Use a hands-free device. • or chemicals, and at blasting areas. Get to know your device and its convenience features, such as speed • Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in dial and redial.
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• Do not use or store your device in dusty, dirty areas Use your device to call for help. Dial a local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident, or medical emergencies. Dust can cause your device to malfunction. •...
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• • Your device may overheat and cause a fire. Samsung cannot be responsible for the user’s safety when using accessories or supplies that are not approved by Samsung. Do not drop your device or cause impacts to your device •...
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(such as • Any changes or modifications to your device can void your templates and predictive text), and take frequent breaks. manufacturer’s warranty. For service, take your device to a Samsung Service Centre. Protect your hearing •...
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Do not use the device for anything other than its intended Handle SIM cards or memory cards with care • Do not remove a card while the device is transferring or accessing information, as this could result in loss of data and/or damage to the Avoid disturbing others when using the device in public card or device.
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