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Samsung Telecommunications America

1130 East Arapaho Road
Richardson, TX 75081
Telephone: 1-800-SAMSUNG
Tech Support:  1-888-987-HELP (4357)

www.samsungusa.com/wireless

User Guide

GH68-03087A  Rev.1.1

Summary of Contents for SGH-S105

Page 1: ...Samsung Telecommunications America 1130 East Arapaho Road Richardson TX 75081 Telephone 1 800 SAMSUNG Tech Support 1 888 987 HELP 4357 www samsungusa com wireless User Guide GH68 03087A Rev 1 1 ...

Page 2: ...rted 17 Installing the SIM Card 17 Charging a Battery 19 Switching the Phone On Off 21 Using the Holster 22 Call Functions 23 Making a Call 23 Adjusting the Volume 25 Answering a Call 26 Viewing Missed Calls 27 Quickly Switching to the Silent Mode 29 Selecting Functions and Options 30 Example Setting the Display Language 32 Phonebook 34 Storing a Number with a Name 34 Using Phonebook Entry Options...

Page 3: ...69 Memory Status Menu 1 8 69 Call Records 70 Missed Calls Menu 2 1 70 Incoming Calls Menu 2 2 70 Outgoing Calls Menu 2 3 71 Delete All Menu 2 4 71 Call Time Menu 2 5 71 Contents 5 Sound Settings 73 Ring Tone Menu 3 1 73 Ring Volume Menu 3 2 73 Alert Type Menu 3 3 74 Keypad Tone Menu 3 4 74 Message Tone Menu 3 5 75 Extra Tones Menu 3 6 76 Phone Settings 77 Infrared Activate Menu 4 1 77 My Settings ...

Page 4: ...ty Information 111 Exposure to Radio Frequency RF Signals 111 Precautions When Using Batteries 114 Road Safety 116 Operating Environment 118 Potentially Explosive Atmospheres 120 Emergency Calls 121 Other Important Safety Information 122 Care and Maintenance 123 Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC and Industry Canada Notice 125 STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY 127 Glossary 130 Index 134 ...

Page 5: ...nt service station or near fuels or chemicals Switching Off in Aircraft Wireless phones can cause interference Using them in aircraft is both illegal and dangerous Switching Off in Hospitals Switch off your phone near medical equipment Follow any regulations or rules in force Interference All wireless phones may be subject to interference which could affect their performance Special Regulations Me...

Page 6: ...sition held to the ear Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is switched on Accessories and Batteries Use only Samsung approved accessories and batteries Qualified service Only qualified service personnel may install or repair your phone 9 Unpacking Your package contains the following items In addition you can obtain the following accessories for your phone from your local Sams...

Page 7: ... the menu options and phonebook memory In idle mode allow you to access your favourite menu options directly for more information on shortcuts see page 86 In the menu mode return to the previous menu level and select the current menu respectively When entering text move the cursor left and right respectively In idle mode allow you to access your favourite menu options directly for more information...

Page 8: ...d some special characters Enter special characters Perform the various functions on the side of the phone During a call adjust the earpiece volume In idle mode adjust the key volume In the menu mode scroll through the menu options and phonebook memory Key Description continued Your Phone 13 Display Display Layout The display comprises three areas Area Description First line Displays various icons ...

Page 9: ...rs when the Mute mode is active Your Phone 15 Backlight The display is illuminated by a backlight When you press any key or open the folder the backlight illuminates It turns off if no key is pressed within a given period of time depending on the Back Light menu option Menu 4 7 2 To specify the length of time for which the backlight is active set the Back Light menu option Menu 4 7 2 see page 83 f...

Page 10: ...etails such as your PIN any optional services available and so on Important The plug in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending so be careful when handling inserting or removing the card Keep all SIM cards out of the reach of small children 1 If necessary switch off the phone by holding down the key until the power off image is displayed 2 Remove the battery To do s...

Page 11: ...it clicks into place Make sure that the battery is properly installed before switching on the power Charging a Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li ion battery A travel adapter is provided with your phone Use only approved batteries and chargers Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details The phone can be used while the battery is charging but this will cause the phone to charg...

Page 12: ... Open the folder 2 Hold down the key until the phone switches on 3 If the phone asks for a password key in the password and press the OK soft key The phone password is factory set to 00000000 For further details see page 108 4 If the phone asks for a PIN key in the PIN and press the OK soft key For further details see page 109 The phone searches for your network and when it finds the network the i...

Page 13: ...dle screen is displayed key in the area code and phone number and press the key Note If you have checked the Auto Redial option in the Extra Settings menu Menu 4 8 the number is redialed automatically up to ten times when the person does not answer the call or is already on the phone see page 85 for further details Making a International Call 1 Press and hold down the key The character appears 2 K...

Page 14: ... highlighted 4 To Press the Dial the number highlighted key Edit the number highlighted Edit soft key and change the number as required referring to Correcting the Number on page 23 for further details Call Functions 25 Making a Call from the Phonebook You can store frequently dialed phone numbers with a name in the SIM card or the phone memory using the phonebook You then simply select the requir...

Page 15: ...ing the folder or pressing the key Note You can answer a call while using the phonebook or menu features Accept Reject Call Functions 27 Viewing Missed Calls If you are unable to answer a call for any reason you can find out who called you provided that this service is available so that you can call the person back if necessary The number of missed calls is displayed on the idle screen immediately...

Page 16: ...ed for further details refer to page 34 Call Functions 29 Quickly Switching to the Silent Mode The Silent Mode is convenient when discretion is required and you a wish to stop the phone from making any noise in a theatre for example In idle mode to switch your phone quickly to the silent mode simply press and hold down the key until the Silent Mode message and vibration icon are displayed In the s...

Page 17: ...ptions Press the right soft key to change the text input mode Selecting Functions and Options 31 To view the various functions options available and select the one required 1 Press the appropriate soft key In some functions you may be asked for a password or PIN Enter the required code and press the OK soft key 2 To Press the select the function displayed or option highlighted Select soft key or t...

Page 18: ...menu name is too long for the display it is scrolled when highlighted Selecting Functions and Options 33 4 Scroll through the sub menus until you reach the Language sub menu by pressing the or key 5 To view the languages available press the Select soft key or the key The current setting is highlighted 6 Scroll through the list of languages until the appropriate one is highlighted by pressing the o...

Page 19: ...er office number and home number To select the category press the or key followed by the Select soft key Phonebook 35 4 Enter a name and press the OK soft key The maximum length of a name depends on your SIM card For information on how to enter characters see page 43 The phone now displays the first free location in the last memory used to save a number and name If that memory is full the first fr...

Page 20: ...e key to change the number as required refer to page 23 for further details When you are ready to dial press the key Edit allows you to edit the information of the selected entry If you saved more than one entry with a same name All Entry allows you to edit all corresponding entries Erase allows you to erase the selected name and number from the phonebook You are asked to confirm that you wish to ...

Page 21: ...ntil the required entry is highlighted look for a name starting with a different letter Key labeled with the required letter Phonebook 39 Searching for a Number by Caller Group 1 When the idle screen is displayed press the Ph Book soft key 2 Scroll to Group Search by pressing the or key and press the Select soft key You are asked to enter a group name 3 Enter the first few letter of the group name...

Page 22: ...s the or key Phonebook 41 Speed Dialing Once you have stored phone numbers in the SIM card you can set up to eight speed dial entries and then dial them easily whenever you want simply by pressing the associated number key Setting Up Speed Dial Entries 1 When the idle screen is displayed press the Ph Book soft key 2 Scroll to Speed Dial by pressing the or key and press the Select soft key 3 Select...

Page 23: ...will often need to enter text For example when storing a name in the phonebook creating your personal greeting or scheduling events in your calendar You can enter alphanumeric characters by using your phone s keypad You are provided with the following text input modes T9 mode This mode allows you to enter words with only one keystroke per letter Each key on the keypad has more than one letter when...

Page 24: ...ut mode is based on a built in dictionary 1 When you are in the T9 predictive text input mode start entering a word by pressing keys to Press each key only once for one letter Example to enter HELLO in the T9 mode press and The word that you are typing appears on the display It may change with each key that you press 2 Enter the whole word before editing or deleting the keystrokes 3 If the word is...

Page 25: ...nce for the first letter Twice for the second letter And so on 2 Select the other letters in the same way Note The cursor moves to the right when you press a different key When entering the same letter twice or a different letter on the same key just wait for a few seconds for the cursor to move right automatically and then select the next letter L E T S E A T Entering Text 47 Refer to the table b...

Page 26: ...o the desired symbol and then press OK soft key to insert the highlighted symbol into your message Using the Number Mode The Number mode enables you to enter numbers in a text message a telephone number for example Press the keys corresponding to the required digits before manually switching back to the appropriate text input mode 918 OK ...

Page 27: ... by pressing the Unhold soft key To make a call while you have a call in progress 1 Key in the phone number that you wish to dial or look it up in the phonebook 2 Press the key to dial the second call The first call is automatically put on hold Or alternatively 1 Put the current call on hold by pressing the Hold soft key Or press the Options soft key and select the New Call option 2 Make the secon...

Page 28: ...ions allow you to turn the key tones off or on If the Mute keys option is selected your phone does not transmit the key tones It allows you to press keys without hearing annoying key tones during a call Note To communicate with answering machines or computerized telephony systems the Send tones option must be selected Searching for a Number in the Phonebook You can search for a number in the phone...

Page 29: ...ons soft key and select the End Held Call option 3 To end the current call press the key In Call Options 53 Making a Multiparty Call A multiparty call is a network service that allows up to six people to take part simultaneously in a multiparty or conference call For more information contact your service provider Setting up the Multiparty Call 1 Call the first participant in the normal way 2 Call ...

Page 30: ...nge of functions that allow you to tailor the phone to your needs These functions are arranged in menus and sub menus The menus and sub menus can be accessed by scrolling with the navigation keys or by using the shortcuts Accessing Menu Functions by Scrolling 1 In idle mode press the Menu soft key to access the menu mode 2 Scroll with the and keys to reach the required main menu Phone Settings for...

Page 31: ... assigned to each option Page on which you can find a description of each feature Note If you use a SIM AT card that provides additional services the SIM AT menu 8 is displayed first when you press the Menu soft key to enter the menu mode For further details refer to your SIM card documentation Using the Menus 57 1 Messages see page 61 1 1 Read Messages 1 1 1 Inbox 1 1 2 Outbox 1 2 Write Messages ...

Page 32: ...IN 4 6 3 Phone Lock 4 6 4 Change Password 4 6 5 FDN Mode 4 6 6 Change PIN2 Shown only if supported by your SIM card Using the Menus 59 4 Phone Settings continued 4 7 Display Settings 4 7 1 Contrast 4 7 2 Back Light 4 7 3 Auto Light 4 7 4 Service Light 4 7 5 Graphic Logo 4 8 Extra Settings 4 8 1 Auto Redial 4 8 2 Active Flip 4 8 3 Anykey Answer 4 9 Short Cut 4 10 Reset Settings 5 Organizer see page...

Page 33: ...mber of the SMS center from your service provider When the message icon appears you have received new text messages If the message memory is full an error message is displayed and you cannot receive any new messages Use the Delete option in the Read Messages menu Menu 1 1 to delete obsolete messages Read Messages Menu 1 1 Two message boxes are available Inbox used to store the messages that you ha...

Page 34: ...e Messages 63 Write Messages Menu 1 2 Via this menu you can write and send a text message Note You can enter up to 918 alphanumeric characters for your message If you add objects to the message the number of characters you can enter will be decreased Creating a Simple Text Message 1 Create your message Note For more information about entering characters refer to page 43 2 When you have completed y...

Page 35: ...T9 input mode Select the language to be used 4 Complete the message and send or save it by following the procedure from Step 2 on page 63 Messages 65 Templates Menu 1 3 Using this menu you can preset up to nine messages that you use most frequently Scroll through the template list using the and keys When the required message template is highlighted press the Options soft key Edit allows you to wri...

Page 36: ...ssages from a specific SMS center Messages 67 Broadcast Menu 1 5 This network service allows you to receive text messages on various topics such as the weather or traffic Messages are displayed immediately as they are received provided that The phone is in idle mode The Receive option is set to Enable The message channel is currently active in the channel list The following options are available R...

Page 37: ...ou to change the voice mail server number if necessary Note Voice Mail is a network feature Please contact your service provider for more information To Press the enter the server number Corresponding numeric keys correct a digit key move the cursor to the left right without clearing the digit or key Messages 69 My Contents Menu 1 7 After saving any items received in messages into your phone memor...

Page 38: ... received By pressing the Options soft key you can Delete the call from the list Edit the number if available and save it in the phonebook Make a call to the number Call Records 71 Outgoing Calls Menu 2 3 This option lets you view the last 20 numbers dialed The number and name if available are displayed together with the date and time at which the call was made By pressing the Options soft key you...

Page 39: ...such as the Ring melody volume and type Sounds made when you press a key make an error or receive a message Ring Tone Menu 3 1 This option allows you to select the required ring melody You can choose between many different melodies Each time you select a melody it is played for a few seconds If you have downloaded any sounds from the Internet or EasyGPRS program or received any ring tone messages ...

Page 40: ...he same sound Sound Settings 75 Message Tone Menu 3 5 This option allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new message has been received SMS Tone This option allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new SMS message has been received The following options are available OFF the phone does not use the SMS tone Light Only the service light at the top of the phone flashes Vibr...

Page 41: ...r displayed 77 Phone Settings Many different features of your phone can be customized to suit your preferences All of these features are accessed via the Phone Settings menu Infrared Activate Menu 4 1 This feature allows you to send or receive data fax through the infrared port To use an infrared connection you must Configure and activate an IrDA compliant infrared port on your PC Activate the inf...

Page 42: ...e the color setting of the display components such as text soft key display area or the menu names and icons Five different color settings are available Phone Settings 79 Select the required setting and press the Select soft key followed by OK to confirm the highlight color and color theme Menu Style This option allows you to select the menu display style You can choose between Folder Style and Na...

Page 43: ...er to the Change PIN menu option Menu 4 6 2 The following options are available Phone Settings 81 Disable the phone connects directly to the network when you switch it on Enable you must enter the PIN each time the phone is switched on Change PIN This feature allows you to change your current PIN to a new one provided that the PIN Check feature is enabled You must enter the current PIN before you ...

Page 44: ...ed a new PIN2 you are asked to confirm it by entering it again Note Not all SIM cards have a PIN2 If your SIM card does not this menu option is not displayed Phone Settings 83 Display Settings Menu 4 7 Contrast This option allows you to adjust the contrast of the display screens to make them lighter or darker To adjust the display contrast 1 Select the required display Main LCD or Front LCD and pr...

Page 45: ...tor logo stored in your phone is displayed in idle mode if no logo has been stored the operator name is displayed Off the operator name is displayed in idle mode Phone Settings 85 Extra Settings Menu 4 8 You can turn the automatic redialing or answering features on or off The following options are available Auto Redial when this option is checked the phone makes up to ten attempts to redial a phon...

Page 46: ...1 87 Organizer The Organizer feature enables you to View the calendar and organize your schedule Define a list of things to do Set the current date and time Set the alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time to remind you of an appointment for example Use the phone as a calculator for basic mathematical equations or currency exchange operations Calendar Menu 5 1 With the Calendar feature you...

Page 47: ...sts you can press the Edit soft key to edit the memo displayed Note For further details about how to enter characters refer to page 43 Organizer 89 Once you have finished editing the memo press the OK soft key The following options are then available when you press the Options soft key Alarm allows you to set the alarm to ring on the chosen day Erase allows you to delete the memo Copy to allows yo...

Page 48: ... priority and deadline for the task Edit an existing task Highlight the task Press the Options soft key Select the Edit option Change the text priority and deadline for the task Organizer 91 Sort the existing tasks by priority or status Press the Options soft key Select the Sort option Select the sort criterion High Low Done or Undo Copy a task Highlight the task Press the Options soft key Select ...

Page 49: ...ey one or more times The local date and time are displayed 2 Press the Set soft key Time Format allows you to change the time format to 24 Hours or 12 Hours Organizer 93 Alarm Menu 5 4 This feature allows you to Set the alarm to ring at a specific time Set the phone to switch on automatically and ring the alarm even if the phone is switched off Autopower menu option set to Enable The following opt...

Page 50: ...hmetic symbol appears add subtract multiply divide 3 Enter the second number 4 Repeat Steps 1 to 3 as many times as required Notes To erase any mistakes and clear the display press the key To include a decimal point or a bracket press the left soft key until the required symbol is displayed 5 To calculate the result press the key Organizer 95 Currency Exchange Menu 5 6 Using this menu option you c...

Page 51: ...ll types Voice calls only Data calls only Example You can forward voice calls to your colleague if you are already using the phone Network Services 97 To set your call forwarding options 1 Select the type of call forwarding required by pressing the or key and then press the Select soft key 2 Select the type of calls to be forwarded by pressing the or key and then press the Select soft key The curr...

Page 52: ...tivate all call waiting settings by selecting the Cancel All option Network Services 99 Network Selection Menu 6 3 The Network Selection feature enables you to indicate whether the network used when roaming outside your home area is selected automatically or manually Note You can select a network other than your home network only if it has a valid roaming agreement with your home network To indica...

Page 53: ...calls it must register with one of the available networks Your phone can handle any of the following types of network Combined GSM 900 1800 GSM 1900 The country where you purchased your phone determines the default band that it uses When you travel abroad you must remember to change to an appropriate band Proceed as follows 1 When Band Selection is displayed press the Select soft key 2 Press the o...

Page 54: ...menu option allows you to launch a MIDlet and access various menu options Funbox 103 For more details on how to download MIDlets via the WAP Browser refer to the WAP Browser User s Manual supplied with your phone Launching a MIDlet To launch a MIDlet 1 From the Downloads screen select the Games More option 2 Scroll to the desired MIDlet and press the Launch soft key Using the Menus From the Main S...

Page 55: ...nloaded pictures as the current background image but cannot send them to other phones When the memory is full a warning message is displayed and the phone rejects additional pictures until you erase obsolete ones 105 Solving Problems Before contacting the after sales service perform the following simple checks They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call When you switch yo...

Page 56: ... Have you switched off the microphone Are you holding the phone close enough to your mouth The microphone is located at the bottom of the phone Solving Problems 107 The phone starts beeping and Warning Low Battery flashes on the display The battery is insufficiently charged Replace the battery and recharge it The audio quality of the call is poor Check the signal strength indicator on the display ...

Page 57: ... to Activate deactivate the Phone Lock feature Page 81 Menu 4 6 3 Change the phone password Page 81 Menu 4 6 4 Access Codes 109 PIN The Personal Identification Number or PIN 4 to 8 digits protects your SIM card against unauthorized use It is usually supplied with the SIM card If you enter an incorrect PIN three times in succession the code is disabled and cannot be used until you re enable it by e...

Page 58: ...r wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency RF energy set by the Federal Communications Commission FCC of the U S Government These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population The guidelines are based on the safety standard...

Page 59: ... at various positions they all meet the government requirement for safe exposure The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF emission guidelines SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http www fcc gov oet fccid after searching on F...

Page 60: ...source Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week since overcharging may shorten its life Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity of your battery it may require cooling or warming first Health and Safety Information 115 Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places such as in a car in summer or winter conditions as you will reduce the capacity and lifetime...

Page 61: ... your phonebook takes your attention away from your primary responsibility driving safely Health and Safety Information 117 6 Dial sensibly and assess the traffic if possible place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic Try to plan calls when your car will be stationary If you need to make a call while moving dial only a few numbers check the road and your mirrors then contin...

Page 62: ...en a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker These recommendations are consistent with the independent research and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research Health and Safety Information 119 Persons with pacemakers Should always keep the phone more than 15 cm 6 inches from their pacemaker when the phone is switched on Should not carry the phone in a...

Page 63: ...s such as grain dust or metal powders and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine Health and Safety Information 121 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...

Page 64: ...nder or legal action or both Health and Safety Information 123 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 Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children s Keep the phone dr...

Page 65: ...owledging Special Precautions and the FCC and Industry Canada Notice Cautions Modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment FCC Compliance Information This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This d...

Page 66: ...ting from the use of Product in conjunction with accessories products or ancillary peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG e defects or damage from improper testing operation maintenance installation or adjustment f installation maintenance and service of Product or g Product used or purchased outside the United States or Canada This Limited Warranty covers batteries only if batt...

Page 67: ... OR FOR ANY CLAIM BROUGHT AGAINST PURCHASER BY ANY OTHER PARTY SOME STATES PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY 129 CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE PROVINCE TO PROVINCE THIS LIMITED W...

Page 68: ...world Glossary 131 Java Programming language generating applications that can run on all hardware platforms whether small medium or large without modification It has been promoted for and geared heavily to the Web both for public Web sites and Intranets When a Java program runs from a Web page it is called a Java applet When it is run on a mobile phone or pager it is called a MIDlet Line Identific...

Page 69: ...d by the battery SMS Short Message Service Network service sending and receiving messages to and from another subscriber without having to speak to the correspondent The message created or received can be displayed received edited or sent Glossary 133 Soft Keys Two keys marked and on the phone the purpose of which Varies according to the function that you are currently using Is indicated on the bo...

Page 70: ...phonebook number 37 tasks 91 Display contrast 83 icons 14 layout 13 setting language 80 Downloads 7 3 102 Index 135 E Earpiece volume 25 Editing memos 88 messages 62 missed calls 27 70 phonebook number 37 tasks 90 to do list 90 Emergency calls 121 Error tone 76 F FDN mode 4 6 5 82 Fixed Dial Number mode 82 Forwarding calls 6 1 96 Funbox 7 102 Functions selecting 30 G Game 7 1 102 Greeting message ...

Page 71: ...er 24 Reset setting 4 10 86 Ring tone 3 1 73 type 3 3 74 volume 3 2 73 Roaming 99 S Safety information 111 precautions 7 Schedule 87 Searching in phonebook 38 Security 6 96 Selecting functions options 30 Sending key tones 51 messages 63 Service light 16 84 Index 137 Setting alarm 5 4 93 date 5 3 2 92 language 4 5 80 time 5 3 1 92 Shortcut 4 9 86 Silent mode 30 SIM card installing 17 SMS message ic...

Page 72: ... Select soft key Each of the two soft keys and perform the function indicated by the text above it bottom line on the display Switch On Off Press and hold the key Make a Call Key in the number Press the key End a Call Briefly press the key View Missed Calls Immediately After Missing Them Open the phone and press the View soft key Scroll with the and keys through the missed calls To return the call...

Page 73: ...onebook Key in the number Press the Save soft key Select an icon for label Press the Select soft key Enter the name Press the OK soft key If necessary change the location Press the OK soft key Press to return to idle mode Search for a Number in the Phonebook Press the Ph Book soft key Select the Search option Enter the start of the name To scroll through the names press the and keys Press the View...

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