Radio Shack ET-469 User manual

Cat. No. 43-469
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
ET-469
Two-Line Speakerphone with
Line Status Indicators
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FEATURES
Your RadioShack ET-469 Two-Line
Speakerphone lets you place or receive
calls from two separate telephone lines.
The phone’s Line Status Indicators
show you which line is available, in use,
or on hold.
Your system’s features include:
Conference Calling — lets you conduct
3-way conversations with two callers.
Speakerphone — allows hands-free
telephone conversations.
Memory Dialing — lets you store up to
20 numbers in memory so you can
quickly dial them.
Hold Button — lets you put a call on
hold so you can answer another one.
Flash — sends an electronic switch-
hook signal for use with special phone
services such as Call Waiting.
Redial — lets you quickly dial the last di-
aled number with the press of a button.
Privacy — lets you talk to someone else
in the room without being overheard by
the person(s) on the phone.
Headset Jack — lets you connect an
optional headset for added conve-
nience.
Volume Control — lets you control the
volume of the sound you hear through
the handset, speakerphone, or headset.
Touch-Tone (DTMF) or Pulse Dialing
— lets you use your phone with either
type of service.
Hearing Aid Compatible — lets you
use your telephone with hearing aids
that have a T (telephone) switch.
Ringer Controls — let you turn off the
ringer or control its volume for each line.
Note: Your local phone company might
offer special phone services such as
Rollover, Hunt, or Call Forwarding which
can be set up for the two lines connect-
ed to this phone. These services switch
incoming calls from one line to another.
Contact your local phone company for
more information about these services.
©1999 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
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This telephone has been tested and
found to comply with all applicable UL
and FCC standards.
We recommend you record your
phone’s serial number here. The num-
ber is on the bottom of the phone.
Serial Number __________________
This symbol is intended to alert you to
the presence of uninsulated danger-
ous voltage within the product’s enclo-
sure that might be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of elec-
tric shock. Do not open the product’s
case.
This symbol is intended to inform you
that important operating and mainte-
nance instructions are included in the
literature accompanying this product.
READ THIS BEFORE
INSTALLATION
This telephone conforms to federal regu-
lations, and you can connect it to most
telephone lines. However, each device
that you connect to the phone line draws
power from the phone line. We refer to
this power draw as the device’s
ringer
equivalence number
, or REN. The REN
is on the bottom of the phone.
If you are using more than one phone or
other device on the line, add up all the
RENs. If the total is more than five (or
three in rural areas), your phones might
not ring. If ringer operation is impaired,
remove a device from the line.
FCC STATEMENT
This telephone complies with Part 68 of
FCC Rules . You must, upon request,
provide the FCC registration number
and the REN to your phone company.
These numbers are on the bottom of the
phone.
Note: You must not connect the tele-
phone to:
• coin-operated systems
• party-line systems
• most electronic key phone systems
WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not expose this product to
rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO
NOT OPEN.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.
!
!
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CONTENTS
Installation .............................................................................................................. 5
Choosing a Location .......................................................................................... 5
Mounting the Phone .......................................................................................... 5
On a Desktop .............................................................................................. 5
On a Wall-Plate ........................................................................................... 7
On a Wall .................................................................................................... 8
Connecting the Handset Cord ........................................................................... 9
Preparation ........................................................................................................... 10
Line Status Indicators ...................................................................................... 10
Adjusting the Line Status Indicators .......................................................... 10
Disabling Line 2 ................................................................................................ 11
Setting the Dialing Mode .................................................................................. 11
Setting the Ringer ............................................................................................. 11
Confirming the Line Numbers ........................................................................... 11
Basic Operation ................................................................................................... 12
Using the Speakerphone ................................................................................. 12
Switching Between the Handset and the Speakerphone .......................... 13
Adjusting the Volume ....................................................................................... 13
Using HOLD ..................................................................................................... 13
Using PRIVACY ................................................................................................ 14
Using FLASH .................................................................................................... 14
Using REDIAL .................................................................................................. 14
Conference Calling .......................................................................................... 14
Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line .............................................................. 15
Special Features .................................................................................................. 16
Using Memory Dialing ..................................................................................... 16
Storing a Number in Memory .................................................................... 16
Storing a Pause in Memory ....................................................................... 17
Dialing a Stored Number ........................................................................... 17
Chain Dialing Service Numbers ................................................................ 17
Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ........................................................ 17
Using the Phone Number Index Card ....................................................... 18
Connecting an Optional Headset ..................................................................... 18
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................... 19
Care and Maintenance ......................................................................................... 20
The FCC Wants You to Know .......................................................................... 21
Lightning .......................................................................................................... 21
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INSTALLATION
CHOOSING A LOCATION
You can use your telephone as a desk
phone, mount it on a standard wall plate,
or mount it directly on a wall. Select a lo-
cation that is near the telephone line
jack(s) and an easily accessible AC out-
let
To take full advantage of many of the
ET-469’s features (like conference call-
ing) you must have two telephone lines
with separate phone numbers. If you
have only one phone line, you can order
a second line from your local phone
company.
You can use a two-line jack (RJ14C or
RJ14W for a wall plate) that contains
both lines, or you can use a separate
single-line jack (RJ11C) for each line.
Notes:
• The line that connects the phone
jack to the telephone company wir-
ing must be twisted-pair cable. Oth-
erwise, you might experience
interference (crosstalk) between the
two phone lines.
• Your telephone connects directly to
a modular telephone line jack. If
your telephone wiring does not have
a modular jack, you can update the
wiring yourself using jacks and
adapters available at your local
RadioShack store, or have the tele-
phone company update the wiring
for you.
MOUNTING THE PHONE
On a Desktop
1. Remove the mounting bracket by
holding in the tab on the right side of
the bracket and gently pulling the
bracket away from the base.
2. If you have a single two-line phone
jack, plug one end of the supplied
two-line long modular cord into L1 or
L1/L2 on the back of the phone’s
base.
Note: If you connect the phone to a
two-line phone jack with a two-line
cord, do not connect another modu-
lar cord to the L2 jack. Otherwise,
the phone will not operate properly.
L1/L2
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If you have two separate one-line
modular jacks, plug one end of the
supplied two-line long modular cord
into L1 or L1/L2 and plug the sup-
plied one-line long modular cord into
L2.
3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s
barrel plug into the DC 9V jack on
the back of the phone.
Caution: You must use a
Class 2 power source that
supplies 9 volts DC and
delivers at least 150 mA. Its center
tip must be set to negative and its
plug must fit the TAD-469's DC 9V
jack. The supplied adapter meets
these specifications. Using an
adapter that does not meet these
specifications could damage the
TAD-469 or the adapter.
DC 9V
!
4. Route the adapter’s cord through
the strain relief slot on the back of
the phone.
5. Insert the bracket’s two small tabs
into the matching slots at the upper
left on the bottom of the phone, and
snap the large tab of the bracket into
the large slot at the upper right.
6. Connect the other end(s) of the
phone cord(s) to the phone line
jack(s).
Strain Relief Slot
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7. Plug the AC adapter into a standard
AC outlet.
On a Wall-Plate
1. Remove the bracket by pressing
and holding in the tab on the right
side of the bracket, then gently pull-
ing the bracket away from the base.
2. Insert the bracket’s two small tabs
into the matching slots at the lower
right on the bottom of the phone,
and snap the large tab into the large
slot at the lower left.
3. If the wall plate has a single two-line
phone jack, plug one end of the sup-
plied two-line short modular cord
into
L1 or L1/L2 on the back of the
phone's base.
If the wall plate has a single one-line
phone jack, and there is another
telephone jack close by, plug one
end of the supplied two-line short
phone cord into L1 or L1/L2, and
plug the supplied one-line long
phone cord into L2.
4. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s
barrel plug into the DC 9V jack on
the back of the phone.
DC 9V
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5. Plug the other end of the two-line
short modular cord into the wall
plate jack. If you attached a long
modular cord, plug it into the wall
jack. Align the wall plate studs with
the phone's keyhole slots and slide
the phone downward to secure it.
6. Plug the adapter into a standard AC
outlet.
On a Wall
To mount your phone on a wall, you
need two screws (not supplied) with
heads that fit into the keyhole slots on
the bottom of the phone.
1. Drill two holes 315/16
inches (100 mm)
apart. Then, thread a
screw into each hole,
letting the heads
extend about 3/16 inch
(5 mm) from the wall.
2. Remove the bracket by holding in
the tab on the right side of the
bracket and gently pulling the
bracket away from the base.
3. Insert the bracket’s two small tabs
into the matching slots at the lower
right on the bottom of the phone,
and snap the large tab into the large
slot at the lower left.
4. If you have a single two-line phone
jack, plug one end of the supplied
two-line short modular cord into L1
or L1/L2 on the back of the phone's
base.
If you have a single one-line phone
jack, and there is another modular
telephone line jack close by, plug
one end of the supplied two-line
short phone cord into L1 or L1/L2,
and plug the supplied one-line long
phone cord into L2.
3
/16
315/16
L1/L2
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5. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s
barrel plug into the DC 9V jack on
the back of the phone.
6. Plug the other end of the two-line
short modular cord into one of the
wall jacks. If you attached a long
modular cord, plug it into the other
wall jack. Align the screws on the
wall with the phone’s keyhole slots
and slide the phone downward to
secure it.
7. Plug the adapter into a standard AC
outlet
CONNECTING THE
HANDSET CORD
Plug the supplied coiled handset cord
into the jacks on the handset and the
left side of the phone.
Note: Your local RadioShack store sells
a variety of longer coiled handset cords,
which are especially useful when you
mount the phone on the wall.
DC 9V
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PREPARATION
LINE STATUS
INDICATORS
The Line Status Indicators show you
which line is in use or on hold. If a line is
on hold, the indicator light flashes. If a
line is in use, the indicator lights.
Adjusting the Line Status
Indicators
Each line status indicator is preset to
work correctly with most telephone lines.
However, if an indicator does not light
when its line is in use, you may need to
adjust the indicator to ensure correct op-
eration.
Follow these steps to test and adjust the
Line Status Indicators.
1. Press LINE 1 then lift the handset.
The LINE 1 indicator should light
steadily.
2. Press HOLD. The indicator should
flash slowly.
3. If the indicator worked correctly, it
does not need adjustment. Other-
wise, proceed to Step 4.
4. Slide the phone’s name and number
index card and plastic cover out of
its slot and remove it. Locate the L1
control.
5. Press HOLD and insert the supplied
flat-blade screwdriver into the indi-
cator control slot and turn in either
direction until the line indicator
flashes slowly.
6. Press LINE 1. If the indicator flashes
slowly, turn the L1 control until the
indicator lights steadily.
7. Press HOLD again and repeat Steps
4 and 5 until the indicator works cor-
rectly with the line on and off hold.
Repeat these steps to adjust L2.
Indicator is: Line is:
Off Not in use
On Steadily In use
Flashing rapidly Ringing
Flashing slowly On hold
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DISABLING LINE 2
Should you ever need to disable Line 2,
leave the handset in the cradle and
press
HOLD, LINE 2, then .
To enable the Line 2 indicator, leave the
handset in the cradle and press HOLD,
LINE 2, then #.
SETTING THE DIALING
MODE
Set T/P (Tone/Pulse) on the back of the
phone for the type of service you have. If
you are not sure which type you have,
do this test.
1. Press LINE 1.
2. Set T/P to T.
3. Press any number other than 0.
If the dial tone stops, you have
touch tone service. Leave T/P set to
T.
If the tone continues, you have
pulse service. Set T/P to P.
SETTING THE RINGER
The lines on your phone ring with differ-
ent tones when you receive a call. You
can set the phone lines to ring at the
same volume, at different volumes, or
not at all.
To set each ringer’s volume, set RINGER
OFF/LO/HI for that line to the desired po-
sition.
If you do not want a line’s ringer to
sound, set RINGER OFF/LO/HI for that
line to OFF. The line indicator will light
when a call comes in. You can still re-
ceive and make calls on that line.
CONFIRMING THE LINE
NUMBERS
Follow these steps to determine which
phone number is connected to which
line.
1. Press
LINE 1 then lift the handset.
2. Dial one of your phone numbers. If
the Line 2 indicator flashes, the
number is connected to Line 2. If
you hear a busy signal, the number
is connected to Line 1.
After you confirm the phone number for
each line, write each number on the
name and number directory located
above the L1 and L2 buttons.
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BASIC OPERATION
To make a call, pick up the handset and
select a line by pressing LINE 1 or LINE
2. When you hear the dial tone, dial the
number.
Notes:
• The phone automatically selects the
free line if you do not press LINE 1 or
LINE 2.
• If you do not select a line before
picking up the handset, the free line
activates.
When you receive a call on a line, the in-
dicator for that line flashes and the
phone rings (if RINGER is set to LO or
HI). To answer the call, press the ringing
line’s button (LINE 1 or LINE 2) and pick
up the handset.
To help you tell which line is ringing,
each line has a distinctive ring tone. Line
1has a higher tone than Line 2.
Note: Line 2 does not operate during a
power failure.
USING THE
SPEAKERPHONE
To make or answer a call using the
speakerphone, press HEADSET/SPEAK-
ER.The SPEAKER indicator lights and
the phone automatically selects a free
line or the line that is ringing.To make a
call or answer on the other line, press
the line’s button (LINE 1 or LINE 2).
To end a speakerphone call, press
HEADSET/SPEAKER. The SPEAKER in-
dicator turns off.
Notes:
• If background noise interferes with
the speakerphone’s operation, you
can press PRIVACY to turn off the
base’s microphone while the other
party is speaking (see “Using Pri-
vacy” on Page 14).
• You cannot use the speakerphone
with a headset connected to the
phone (see “Connecting an Optional
Headset” on Page 18).
• You cannot use the speakerphone
during a power failure.
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Switching Between the
Handset and the Speakerphone
To switch from the handset to the
speakerphone at any time during a call,
press HEADSET/SPEAKER so its red in-
dicator lights, then resume the conver-
sation.
To switch from the speakerphone to the
handset, just lift the handset and resume
your conversation. The SPEAKER indi-
cator turns off.
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
To increase or decrease the volume
when using the speakerphone, hand-
set, or connected headset, press VOL-
UME or .
USING HOLD
To place a call on hold, press HOLD.
You can then hang up the handset or
use the other phone line (to answer an-
other call, for example) without discon-
necting the current call.
To pick up a line that is on hold, press
that line’s button (Line 1 or Line 2).
Notes:
• You can put a call on hold at one
extension and pick up the call at
another extension.
• You can alternate between two lines
by pressing HOLD to put your cur-
rent line on hold, then pressing the
button for the line you want to pick
up.
• If you press the other line’s button
without first pressing HOLD, the first
call disconnects.
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USING PRIVACY
If you do not want the person on the oth-
er end of the phone line to hear your
conversation with someone else at your
location, press PRIVACY. The PRIVACY
indicator lights and the microphone
turns off, but you can still hear the call-
ing party. Press PRIVACY again to re-
sume your conversation.
USING FLASH
Use FLASH to perform the switchhook
operation for special phone services,
such as Call Waiting.
For example, if you have Call Waiting,
press FLASH to take an incoming call
without disconnecting the current call.
Press
FLASH again to return to the first
call.
Note: If you do not have any special
phone services, pressing FLASH might
disconnect the current call.
USING REDIAL
You can quickly redial the last number
dialed from the selected line.
To use redial with the handset, lift the
handset then press REDIAL when you
hear the dial tone.
To use redial with the speakerphone,
press
HEADSET/SPEAKER
then
REDIAL.
Notes:
• The redial memory holds up to 31
digits, so you can redial long-dis-
tance as well as local phone num-
bers.
• When you redial a phone number
that includes a FLASH entry, the
phone only redials the numbers you
pressed before FLASH.
CONFERENCE CALLING
Conference calling lets you conduct a 3-
way conversation, joining Line 1 and
Line 2 into one phone call. To place a
conference call, follow these steps.
1. Place a call to one party.
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2. Press HOLD to put the first call on
hold.
3. Press either LINE 1or LINE 2 for the
line not in use, then place a call to
another party.
4. After the second party answers,
press
CONF. This connects all three
parties.
Note: To talk on only one line with-
out disconnecting the other line,
press
HOLD. Both lines’ red indica-
tors flash. Then, press the button for
the line you want to talk on. To
return to the three-way conversa-
tion, press CONF.
5. To end the conference call with both
lines, hang up the handset.
To disconnect one line and continue
talking on the other, press either
LINE 1 or LINE 2.
USING TONE SERVICES
ON A PULSE LINE
Some special services, such as bank-
by-phone, require tone signals. If you
have pulse service, you can still use
these special tone services by following
these steps.
1. Set T/P(Tone/Pause) at the back of
the base to P.
2. Dial the service’s main number.
3. When the service answers, press
. Any additional numbers you dial
are sent as tone signals.
4. After you complete the call, hang
up. The phone automatically resets
to the pulse mode.
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SPECIAL FEATURES
USING MEMORY DIALING
You can store up to 20 numbers in the
speakerphone’s memory and dial a
stored number at the press of a few but-
tons. Each stored number can be up to
24 digits.
Storing a Number in Memory
Each of the phone's 10 memory loca-
tions can hold up to 2 phone numbers;
one each in an upper and lower memory
location.
Follow these steps to store a number in
memory.
Note: To prevent unauthorized access
to special services, we recommend you
do not store a personal identification
number in memory.
1. Lift the handset from the cradle or
press HEADSET/SPEAKER.
2. Press SAVE.
3. Enter the phone number you want to
store (up to 24 digits, including any
PAUSE entries). (See “Storing a
Pause in Memory” on Page 17.)
Notes:
• Each pause entry counts as one
memory digit.
• If you make a mistake while
entering the number, start again
at Step 1.
4. Press SAVE.
5. Select the location where you want
to store the number.
• For an upper memory location,
press a memory number button.
• For a lower memory location,
press LOWER, then a memory
number button.
Each time you finish storing or eras-
ing a number in memory, the speak-
erphone beeps to confirm the entry.
Repeat these steps for each number
you want to store.
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Notes:
• To change a number in memory,
store a new one in its place.
• To erase a number from memory, re-
peat all except Step 2, selecting the
location you want to erase in Step 4.
Storing a Pause in Memory
In some telephone systems, you must
dial an access code (9, for example) and
wait for a second dial tone before you
can dial an outside number. You can
store the access code with the phone
number. However, you should also store
a pause after the access code to allow
the outside line time to connect.
To add one or more 2-second pauses to
a phone number you are storing in
memory, press REDIAL at each point
where a pause is needed.
Note: Each pause entry counts as one
memory digit in the stored number.
Dialing a Stored Number
To dial a number stored in memory, lift
the handset or press HEADSET/SPEAK-
ER, then:
• To dial a number stored in upper
memory, press the desired memory
location number.
• To dial a number stored in lower
memory, press LOWER then the de-
sired memory location number.
Note: If you select a memory location
number that does not have a phone
number stored in it, press HEADSET/
SPEAKER again then press the correct
memory location number.
Chain Dialing Service Numbers
You can make a call using more than
one of the two-line speakerphone's
memory locations. This is called chain
dialing. Chain dialing is useful for dial-
ing special services such as alternate
long distance or bank-by-phone.
Testing Stored Emergency
Numbers
If you store an emergency service’s
number (police and fire departments,
ambulance) and you want to test the
stored number, make the test call dur-
ing the late evening or early morning
hours to avoid peak demand periods.
Also, remain on the line to explain the
reason for your call.
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Using the Phone Number Index
Card
Slide the phone’s name and number in-
dex card and plastic cover out of its slot
and remove it. Use the phone number
index card on the base to keep track of
numbers stored in the memory loca-
tions or to record important phone num-
bers.
CONNECTING AN
OPTIONAL HEADSET
Your ET-469 is equipped with a headset
jack on the base. This jack allows you to
connect an optional headset (such as
RadioShack Cat. No. 43-195) so you
can step away from the phone within the
headset cord’s length — perfect for
when you are moving around in the of-
fice or kitchen.
Follow these steps to use a headset:
1. Insert the headset’s 3/32-inch (2.5
mm) plug into the jack on the right
side of the base.
2. Place the headset on your head with
the earpiece over either ear and
adjust the microphone boom until it
is about even with your chin.
3. Press HEADSET to make or receive
calls.
When you finish the conversation,
press
HEADSET to hang up
Note: The headset does not operate
during a power failure.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
We do not expect you to have any problems with your phone, but if you do, these
suggestions might help.
If you still have problems, disconnect the phone. If other phones on the same line(s)
work properly, the fault is in this phone or its installation. If you cannot locate the
problem, take your phone to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
Problem: Suggestion:
Low volume or unusual sounds. Someone has picked up another phone on
the same line. Hang up the other phone.
Phone does not work or works
poorly. Check that the appropriate LINE button is pressed.
Check the T/P (Tone/Pulse) setting.
Check the phone line connection.
Check the AC adapter connection.
The call is too noisy (static or inter-
ference). Hang up and redial the number.
Both red line indicators are lit, but
there is no dial tone on either line. Check that the modular cord is properly con- nected at both ends.
The phone’s line status indicators
do not light. Adjust the line status indicators.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your RadioShack ET-469 Two-Line Speakerphone is an example of superior
design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for
your ET-469 so you can enjoy it for years.
Keep the ET-469 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liq-
uids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic cir-
cuits.
Use and store the ET-469 only in normal temperature environ-
ments. Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic
devices and distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the ET-469 away from dust and dirt, which can cause pre-
mature wear of parts.
Handle the ET-469 gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage
circuit boards and cases and can cause the ET-469 to work im-
properly.
Wipe the ET-469 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking
new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong de-
tergents to clean the ET-469.
Modifying or tampering with the ET-469’s internal components can cause a
malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authoriza-
tion to operate it. If your ET-469 is not performing as it should, take it to your
local RadioShack store for assistance. If the trouble is affecting the telephone
lines, the phone company can ask you to disconnect your ET-469 until you
have resolved the problem.
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