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HTC Desire 600 User Manual

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Your HTC Desire 600 dual sim
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HTC Desire 600 Specifications

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BrandHTC
ModelDesire 600
CategoryCell Phone
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Conventions used in this guide

Unboxing

Back cover

Instructions for accessing and handling the phone's back cover.

Replacing the back cover

Steps to reattach the phone's back cover.

Dual SIM cards

Inserting the SIM cards

Guide to inserting SIM cards into the device slots.

Removing the SIM cards

Instructions for safely removing SIM cards.

Storage card

Inserting the storage card

Steps to insert a microSD card for expanded storage.

Unmounting the storage card

Safely removing the storage card to prevent data loss.

Removing the storage card

Battery

Removing the battery

Instructions to remove the battery from its compartment.

Inserting the battery

Charging the battery

Switching the power on or off

Switching the power off

Procedures for powering down the HTC Desire 600.

Want some quick guidance on your phone?

Exploring HTC Desire 600

Overview of the phone's features and benefits using Tips & Help.

Searching Tips & Help

How to find specific information using the Tips & Help search function.

Setting up your phone

Setting up your new phone for the first time

Step-by-step guide for initial phone configuration.

Transferring content from an Android phone

Instructions for migrating data from an Android device.

Transferring content from an iPhone

Guide to transfer data from an iPhone using HTC Sync Manager.

Transferring content from your old phone through Bluetooth

Getting contacts and other content into HTC Desire 600

Transferring photos, videos, and music between your phone and computer

Home screen

Getting to know your settings

Updating the HTC Desire 600 software

Installing an application update

Process for updating installed applications on the phone.

Checking for updates manually

How to manually check for and install software updates.

Your first week with your new phone

About your phone

General overview of the HTC Desire 600's features.

Outstanding camera features

Highlights of advanced camera functionalities and modes.

Immerse in music

Exploring the phone's audio capabilities and music playback.

Dropbox integration with HTC Sense

How to use Dropbox for file storage and syncing.

Basics

Touch gestures

Explains various touch interactions like tap, swipe, and drag.

Drag

How to move items on the screen by pressing and holding.

Flick

Describes the flick gesture for scrolling and quick movements.

Press and flick

Using two fingers to move widgets or icons between screens.

Pinch and spread

Using pinch and spread gestures to zoom in and out on content.

Two-finger swipe

Utilizing two fingers for scrolling through lists or screens.

Three-finger gesture

Using three fingers for sharing content or activating voice commands.

Motion gestures

Flip to silence

Muting calls by turning the phone over.

Pick up to lower volume

Automatically lowering ringtone volume when the phone is picked up.

Set volume to automatically rise while in your pocket or bag

Adjusting ringtone volume based on phone location.

Rotate HTC Desire 600 for a better view

Sleep mode

Switching to Sleep mode

Turning on the phone's sleep mode manually or automatically.

Waking up from Sleep mode

How to exit sleep mode and unlock the phone.

Unlocking the screen

Opening an app

Opening an app or folder from the lock screen

Accessing apps directly from the lock screen.

Switching between recently opened apps

Refreshing content

Capturing the HTC Desire 600 screen

Home screen feeds

Checking feeds on your Home screen

Viewing and managing content feeds on the Home screen.

Your social networks

Integrating social network accounts for status updates and content viewing.

Posting an update on your social network

Selecting feeds

Notifications

Notification LED

Understanding the meaning of different LED light indicators.

Notifications panel

Working with text

Selecting, copying, and pasting text

Detailed steps for text manipulation within apps.

Sharing text

Sending selected text via email, messages, or social networks.

The HTC Sense keyboard

Features and usage of the phone's native keyboard.

Entering text

Selecting a keyboard layout

Choosing and switching between keyboard languages

Entering text with word prediction

Adding words and phrases to the word prediction dictionary

Editing or deleting words and phrases in the word prediction dictionary

Using the Trace keyboard

Entering text by speaking

Battery

Checking battery usage

Monitoring which apps consume the most battery power.

Checking battery history

Reviewing past battery usage patterns and screen-on time.

Optimizing battery life with power saver mode

Getting the battery to last longer

Check your battery usage

Identifying power consumption sources to manage battery drain.

Manage your connections

Optimizing battery by managing wireless connections like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Manage your display

Adjusting screen settings to save battery power.

Manage your apps

Limit background data and sync

Other tips

Camera and Gallery

Camera

Introduction to the camera features and basic usage.

Choosing an effect

Applying visual filters and effects to photos and videos.

Setting the video resolution

Adjusting the quality and resolution for video recordings.

Choosing a flash mode

Selecting different flash settings for optimal lighting.

Taking a photo

Step-by-step guide to capturing still images.

Recording video

Instructions for shooting video clips with the device.

Taking a photo while recording a video (VideoPic)

Capturing still images during video recording.

Turning off auto focus

Disabling the auto-focus feature for video recording.

Taking continuous camera shots

Capturing rapid sequences of photos for action shots.

Camera scenes

Using preset scene modes for different shooting conditions.

Improving portrait shots

Enhancing portrait photos using specific camera settings.

Taking a self portrait

Instructions for taking self-portraits using the front camera.

Taking a panoramic photo

Capturing wide-angle shots by panning the device.

Using HDR

Utilizing High Dynamic Range for better detail in high-contrast photos.

Recording videos in slow motion

Gallery

Viewing photos and videos in Gallery

Browsing media files stored on the device or online.

Viewing photos and videos by event

Organizing and viewing media based on capture date or events.

Viewing photos by location

Locating photos on a map based on their geo-tagged information.

Watching and trimming a video

Playing videos and editing them to remove unwanted segments.

Viewing photo highlights

Accessing frequently viewed or shared photos.

Viewing the highlights of an event

Creating and viewing highlight videos from events.

Organizing your photos and videos

Managing media albums by showing or hiding them.

Copying or moving a photo or video to another album

Organizing media by moving or copying files between albums.

Renaming an album

Changing the names of photo and video albums.

Working with event photos

Combining or splitting photo and video events.

Viewing photos in your social networks

Accessing and viewing photos from linked social media accounts.

Editing your photos

Using built-in tools to crop, rotate, and apply effects to photos.

Adding custom photo effects

Creating and applying personalized photo effects.

Sending your photos and videos

Sharing media files via email, MMS, or Bluetooth.

Sharing your photos on social networks

Uploading photos and videos directly to social media platforms.

Sharing memories through HTC Share

Creating and sharing collages of photos and videos.

Personalizing

Making HTC Desire 600 truly yours

Overview of personalization options for the device.

Changing your wallpaper

Setting custom wallpapers from available options or gallery.

Adding a widget to your Home screen

Placing interactive widgets on the Home screen for quick access.

Widgets

Browsing and selecting widgets to add to the Home screen.

Changing the settings of a widget

Modifying the configuration of widgets on the Home screen.

Resizing a widget

Adjusting the dimensions of widgets on the Home screen.

Adding apps and other shortcuts on your Home screen

Placing frequently used apps and shortcuts on the Home screen.

Rearranging or removing widgets and icons on your Home screen

Moving or deleting items from the Home screen.

Removing a widget or icon

Deleting widgets or app icons from the Home screen.

Personalizing the launch bar

Customizing the shortcut bar at the bottom of the Home screen.

Grouping apps into a folder

Organizing apps into folders on the Home screen or launch bar.

Renaming a folder

Changing the name of an app folder.

Removing items from a folder

Deleting apps from a folder.

Adding a Home screen panel

Creating new panels or screens on the Home screen.

Changing your ringtone, notifications, and sounds

Setting custom sounds for alerts and calls.

Rearranging application tabs

Reordering tabs within apps for better information access.

Customizing the lock screen style

Changing the appearance and options of the lock screen.

Hiding missed calls and messages on the lock screen

Configuring privacy settings for lock screen notifications.

Securing HTC Desire 600 with a personal touch

Setting up security features like face unlock for device protection.

Forgot your screen lock pattern?

Checking your phone's HTC Sense version

Managing your mobile networks

Phone calls

Making a call with Smart dial

Using Smart dial for quick contact dialing.

Returning a missed call

How to call back missed incoming calls.

Changing the Phone dialer layout

Switching between different dialer interface options.

Using Speed dial

Assigning and using speed dial numbers for quick calls.

Calling a phone number in a text message

Dialing numbers directly from SMS messages.

Calling a phone number in an email

Initiating calls from email content.

Calling a phone number in a Calendar event

Making calls directly from calendar entries.

Making an emergency call

How to make emergency calls, even without a SIM or network.

Receiving calls

Handling incoming phone calls.

Answering or rejecting a call

Steps to accept or decline an incoming call.

Muting the ringing sound without rejecting the call

Silencing the ringer without ending the call.

What can I do during a call?

Performing actions like putting calls on hold or using speakerphone.

Putting a call on hold

Temporarily suspending an active phone call.

Switching between calls

Managing multiple active calls simultaneously.

Turning the speakerphone on or off during a call

Activating or deactivating the speakerphone during a call.

Muting the microphone during a call

Temporarily silencing the microphone during a call.

Ending a call

Procedures for terminating an ongoing phone call.

Setting up a conference call

Initiating and managing conference calls.

Checking calls in the Call History

Reviewing past call records, including missed, dialed, and received calls.

Adding a new phone number to your contacts from Call History

Saving numbers from call history directly to contacts.

Clearing the Call History list

Deleting specific entries or the entire call history.

Blocking a caller

Preventing specific numbers or contacts from reaching you.

Changing ringtone settings

Customizing ringtones, notification sounds, and alarm volumes.

Lowering the ring volume automatically

Adjusting ringtone volume based on device movement.

Making HTC Desire 600 ring louder in your pocket or bag

Enabling pocket mode for increased ringtone volume in noisy environments.

Home dialing

Settings related to dialing numbers, especially when roaming.

Turning off Home dialing

Disabling automatic home dialing for manual number entry.

Messages

Sending a text message (SMS)

Composing and sending standard text messages.

Sending a multimedia message (MMS)

Creating and sending messages with attachments like photos or videos.

Creating a slideshow

Assembling a slideshow of photos or videos within an MMS.

Sending a group message

Sending a single message to multiple recipients simultaneously.

Resuming a draft message

Continuing composition of unsent messages.

Replying to a message

Responding to received text messages.

Replying to a contact's other phone number

Selecting which contact number to reply to.

Saving a text message in the Tasks app

Saving messages as tasks for later follow-up.

Forwarding a message

Sending a received message to another recipient.

Viewing and saving an attachment from a multimedia message

Accessing and storing media files received in multimedia messages.

Moving messages to the secure box

Securing private messages in a protected box.

Blocking unwanted messages

Filtering out spam or unwanted messages and callers.

WAP push messages

Handling web link messages received via WAP.

Copying a text message to your SIM card

Saving text messages onto the SIM card.

Deleting messages and conversations

Removing messages or entire conversation threads.

How do I protect a message from being deleted?

Locking specific messages to prevent accidental deletion.

Search and web browser

Searching HTC Desire 600 and the Web

Using keywords or voice to search device content and the web.

Getting instant information with Google Now

Receiving personalized, up-to-date information cards.

Browsing the Web

Navigating websites using the device's internet browser.

Saving web content for later

Saving webpages or video clips for offline access.

Bookmarking a webpage

Saving favorite websites for quick access and organization.

Using your browsing history

Reviewing and navigating previously visited webpages.

Clearing your browsing history

Deleting records of visited webpages.

Private browsing

Browsing the web privately without saving history or cookies.

Entertainment

Music

Using the music player for listening to songs.

Making your music sound better

Enhancing audio quality with Beats Audio profiles.

Creating and working with playlists

Organizing songs into custom playlists.

Playing the songs in a playlist

Selecting and playing songs from created playlists.

Deleting playlists

Removing unwanted playlists from the music library.

Adding a song to the queue

Adding tracks to be played after the current song or playlist.

Updating album covers and artist photos

Refreshing music metadata like album art.

Setting a song as a ringtone

Assigning songs as ringtones for calls or contacts.

Trimming an MP3 ringtone

Customizing songs to create personalized ringtones.

Searching for lyrics, music videos, and more

Finding related song information like lyrics and videos.

Listening to FM Radio

Tuning into and listening to local radio stations using the FM Radio app.

Wireless display

Sharing on a big screen

Streaming photos, videos, and music to a TV via Wi-Fi or Media Link HD.

About HTC Media Link HD

Information about the HTC Media Link HD accessory.

Easy to set up and use

Simple connection process for wireless display.

Multitask with dual-screen display

Using the phone while media plays on another screen.

Turns your TV into a digital photo frame

Displaying photos as a slideshow on the TV.

Sharing your media on DLNA devices

Streaming media to DLNA-compliant devices over a home network.

Storage

Phone storage

Overview of internal storage for apps, data, and media.

Copying files to or from HTC Desire 600

Transferring files between the phone and a computer using a USB cable.

Making more storage space

Tips and tools for freeing up storage space.

Run the storage wizard

Using a wizard to optimize phone storage.

Store files in Dropbox

Utilizing Dropbox for cloud storage of files.

Manage photos and videos

Optimizing storage by managing media files.

Back up apps data

Backing up application-specific data.

Disable some apps

Preventing unused apps from running in the background.

Encrypting data on HTC Desire 600

Securing device data through encryption.

Dropbox integration

Connecting and using the Dropbox service with the phone.

About the additional free Dropbox storage offer

Details about the promotional free Dropbox storage offer.

Setting up your Dropbox account

Creating or signing into a Dropbox account on the device.

Sharing your photos and videos on Dropbox

Sharing media files stored in Dropbox via links.

Uploading your photos and videos to Dropbox from Gallery

Transferring media from the Gallery app to Dropbox.

Auto uploading camera shots

Automatically uploading photos taken with the camera to Dropbox.

Viewing your uploaded photos and videos from Gallery

Accessing Dropbox-uploaded media within the Gallery app.

Sharing the link to your Dropbox

Sharing links to Dropbox albums or files with others.

Keeping your documents in Dropbox

Saving documents from the phone to Dropbox for safekeeping.

Saving an Office document to Dropbox

Saving Office documents directly to Dropbox.

Checking your Dropbox storage space

Monitoring available storage space in the Dropbox account.

Sync, backup, and reset

Online sync

Synchronizing data with online accounts and services.

Forgot your Google Account password?

Recovering forgotten Google account passwords.

Syncing your accounts

Managing automatic and manual account synchronization.

Removing an account

Deleting online accounts from the device.

Backup

Ways of backing up files, data, and settings

Overview of different methods for backing up device information.

HTC Backup

Using the built-in HTC Backup for cloud synchronization.

HTC Sync Manager

Managing phone data and media via computer software.

Other backup options

Alternative methods for backing up specific data types.

Restoring content to your phone

Restoring backed-up data to the phone after a reset or upgrade.

Backing up your text messages

Saving text messages to the phone's storage.

Restoring text messages

Retrieving backed-up text messages.

Backing up text messages by email

Saving text messages as email attachments.

Backing up your contacts

Saving contact information to storage or online accounts.

Restoring contacts

Importing previously backed-up contacts.

Backing up your personal dictionary

Saving custom words for the predictive text dictionary.

Importing your personal dictionary

Restoring a personal dictionary from storage or email.

HTC Sync Manager

Syncing your media and data with HTC Sync Manager

Synchronizing media, contacts, and documents between phone and PC.

Installing HTC Sync Manager on your computer

Guide to installing the HTC Sync Manager software.

Transferring iPhone content to your HTC phone

Migrating data from an iPhone to the HTC phone using Sync Manager.

Copying or removing media on your phone

Transferring media files between computer and phone.

Syncing data between your phone and your computer

Setting up synchronization for contacts, calendars, and bookmarks.

Syncing music, photos, and videos from your phone to your computer

Transferring media files from phone to computer via Sync Manager.

Syncing playlists between your phone and your computer

Synchronizing music playlists between phone and computer.

Syncing documents from your computer to your phone

Transferring documents from computer to phone using Sync Manager.

Reset

Restarting HTC Desire 600 (Soft reset)

Rebooting the phone to resolve minor issues.

Resetting HTC Desire 600 (Hard reset)

Performing a factory reset to restore initial settings.

Performing a factory reset from settings

Resetting the phone via the settings menu.

Performing a factory reset using hardware buttons

Resetting the phone using physical buttons if settings are inaccessible.

People

Your contacts list

Overview of the contacts app and its functions.

Filtering your contacts list

Customizing which contact accounts are displayed.

Finding people

Searching for contacts within the device, company directory, or social networks.

Setting up your profile

Creating and editing personal contact information.

Adding a new contact

Adding new contacts to the phone book.

Editing a contact’s information

Modifying existing contact details.

Getting in touch with a contact

Ways to connect with contacts, such as calling or messaging.

Importing or copying contacts

Transferring contacts from SIM cards or other accounts.

Copying contacts from one account to another

Moving contacts between different accounts.

Merging contact information

Combining duplicate contact entries into a single record.

Breaking the link

Separating linked contact information.

Sending contact information

Sharing contact details via vCard or profile.

Sending multiple contact cards

Sharing information for multiple contacts at once.

Contact groups

Organizing contacts into groups for easier communication.

Sending a message or email to a group

Sending messages or emails to entire contact groups.

Editing a group

Modifying existing contact group details.

Managing your contact groups

Rearranging or removing contact groups.

Email

Gmail

Using the Gmail application for email services.

Mail

Managing email accounts and messages through the Mail app.

Organizing your inbox

Structuring the email inbox using tabs and filters.

Sending an email message

Composing and sending emails, including attachments and priorities.

Resuming a draft email message

Continuing work on saved draft emails.

Reading and replying to an email message

Opening, reading, and responding to emails.

Saving an email message in the Tasks app

Saving emails as tasks for follow-up.

Managing email messages

Sorting, moving, and deleting email messages.

Searching email messages

Finding specific emails using search filters.

Searching for emails from a contact

Locating emails sent by a specific contact.

Working with Exchange ActiveSync email

Utilizing advanced features of Exchange ActiveSync email.

Sending a meeting request

Creating and sending meeting invitations via email.

Adding an email account

Setting up new email accounts on the device.

What is Smart Sync?

Understanding Smart Sync for battery-efficient email synchronization.

Travel and maps

Location settings

Enabling or disabling location services and sources.

Google Maps

Using Google Maps for navigation and location discovery.

Checking the details of a location

Viewing information about specific locations on the map.

Searching for a location

Finding addresses, businesses, or points of interest on the map.

Finding your friends with Google Latitude (available by country)

Sharing and viewing locations with friends via Google Latitude.

Downloading offline maps

Saving maps for offline use to conserve data and access without connection.

Finding your way with HTC Car

Using HTC Car for navigation and finding destinations.

Staying connected to your contacts

Managing calls and notifications while using HTC Car.

HTC Car

On the road with HTC Car

Overview of HTC Car features for driving.

Using voice commands in HTC Car

Controlling HTC Car functions using voice commands.

Playing music in HTC Car

Playing music files and browsing the collection within HTC Car.

Listening to Internet radio with TuneIn

Accessing internet radio stations via TuneIn within HTC Car.

Exploring what's around you

Discovering nearby points of interest using HTC Car.

Finding places in HTC Car

Searching for specific locations within HTC Car.

Handling incoming calls in HTC Car

Answering or declining calls received while using HTC Car.

Making phone calls in HTC Car

Initiating calls from within the HTC Car interface.

Customizing HTC Car

Adjusting HTC Car settings and adding apps.

Google Play and other apps

Getting apps

Finding and downloading applications.

Restoring apps from Google Play

Reinstalling previously downloaded applications.

Downloading apps from the web

Installing applications directly from websites.

Uninstalling an app

Removing installed applications from the device.

Essential apps

Using the Clock

Utilizing the Clock app for time, alarms, and world clock features.

Checking Weather

Viewing current weather conditions and forecasts.

Viewing the Calendar

Month view

Navigating the calendar by month.

Day and agenda views

Viewing daily schedules and event details.

Week view

Displaying events and appointments in a weekly format.

Scheduling or editing an event

Creating new events or modifying existing ones in the calendar.

Checking your schedule for an event

Reviewing calendar for potential conflicts when scheduling events.

Choosing which calendars to show

Selecting which calendars to display in the app.

Why aren’t my calendar events showing up?

Troubleshooting steps for calendar sync issues.

Sharing an event

Sharing calendar events via Bluetooth or email attachment.

Accepting or declining a meeting invitation

Responding to meeting invitations received in the calendar.

Dismissing or snoozing event reminders

Fun apps

Watching videos on YouTube

Viewing videos and managing playback on YouTube.

Preloading videos

Setting up YouTube to download videos for uninterrupted viewing.

Clearing the search history

Removing past search queries from the YouTube app.

Productivity apps

Keeping track of your tasks

Using the Tasks app to manage to-do lists.

Managing tasks

Performing actions like marking, sorting, editing, deleting, and moving tasks.

Creating a task list

Creating custom lists to organize tasks.

Managing task lists

Renaming or deleting task lists.

Backing up or restoring tasks

Saving and retrieving task data.

Changing Tasks settings

Adjusting preferences for the Tasks app.

Taking notes

Creating a notebook

Organizing notes into notebooks, locally or synced with Evernote.

Composing a note

Writing notes, recording audio, attaching files, and adding drawings.

Creating a drawing

Adding drawings or scribbles to notes.

Playing an audio recording in Notes

Listening to audio recordings within notes, with timemarks.

Syncing notes

Synchronizing notes between the device and Evernote account.

Recording voice clips

Using the Voice Recorder app to capture audio.

Internet connections

Data connection

Enabling and configuring the mobile data connection.

Managing your data usage

Monitoring and controlling mobile data consumption.

Turning data roaming on or off

Managing data usage while roaming internationally.

Keeping track of your data usage

Monitoring data consumption to avoid exceeding allowances.

Wi-Fi

Connecting to wireless networks for internet access.

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network via WPS

Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup for easy network connection.

Disconnecting from the current wireless network

Ending the current Wi-Fi connection.

Connecting to a different Wi-Fi network

Connecting to alternative wireless networks.

Logging into a public Wi-Fi network automatically (WISPr)

Auto-logging into public Wi-Fi networks using WISPr settings.

Sharing your phone's Internet connection by USB tethering

Using the phone's data connection to provide internet to a computer via USB.

Connecting to the Internet through a computer

Using the phone's data connection to access the internet on a computer.

Wi-Fi printing

Printing documents, photos, and emails wirelessly via Wi-Fi.

Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN)

Adding a VPN connection

Configuring a new VPN profile.

Connecting to a VPN

Establishing a connection to a configured VPN.

Disconnecting from a VPN

Ending an active VPN connection.

Wireless sharing

Connecting a Bluetooth headset

Pairing the phone with a Bluetooth headset.

Reconnecting a Bluetooth headset

Re-establishing connection with a previously paired headset.

Unpairing from a Bluetooth device

Removing a paired Bluetooth device from the phone.

Where sent information is saved

Understanding where Bluetooth-transferred files are stored.

Receiving files using Bluetooth

Accepting files transferred via Bluetooth.

Sharing content with NFC

Using NFC for instant content sharing and contactless payments.

Beaming content

Transferring content between NFC-enabled devices by bringing them close.

Settings and security

Turning Airplane mode on or off

Enabling or disabling flight mode to turn off wireless radios.

Turning automatic screen rotation off

Disabling screen auto-rotation for specific applications.

Screen not rotating?

Calibrating the G-sensor for proper screen orientation.

Adjusting the time before the screen turns off

Setting the screen idle time to conserve battery.

Adjusting the screen brightness manually

Manually controlling screen brightness levels.

Playing a sound when selecting onscreen items

Enabling or disabling touch sounds for user interaction.

Changing the display language

Setting the device's language and regional formats.

Accessibility settings

Configuring features for users with disabilities.

Working with certificates

Installing digital certificates for VPN or secure Wi-Fi access.

Protecting your SIM card with a PIN

Securing the SIM card with a Personal Identification Number.

Restoring a SIM card that has been locked out

Unlocking a SIM card using a PUK code after incorrect PIN attempts.

Protecting HTC Desire 600 with a screen lock

Setting up screen locks like patterns, PINs, or passwords for security.

Forgot your screen lock pattern?

Recovering a forgotten screen lock pattern using Google Account.

Checking your phone's HTC Sense version

Viewing the installed HTC Sense software version.

Managing your mobile networks

Configuring and managing cellular network connections.

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