Receiving an Intercom Call
When you receive an intercom call, your handset beeps. To answer the call press the delete/int button or talk/end button.
Advanced Intercom Features
Receiving an Incoming Call During an Intercom Call
If you receive a telephone call during an intercom call, the intercom call is immediately terminated and both handsets ring. Either handset user may press the talk/end button to answer the call.
Using Intercom with External Telephone Calls
During a telephone call, you may use the intercom/paging function to page another handset and have an off line, private
1.During an external call, press the delete/int button, and use the
NOTE: The receiving handset presses the delete/int button to answer the intercom call. Both intercom users may speak privately. The external caller will not hear the intercom conversation.
2.When finished, press the flash/exit button or delete/int button to end the intercom call, return to the talk mode, and resume your original telephone conversation.
1.During an external call, press the delete/int button. LINE ON HOLD EXTENSION? shows in the display.
2.Use the
NOTE: PAGING FROM... shows in the display on the receiving handset, and the receiving handset presses the delete/int or talk/end button to answer the intercom.
3.When the receiving handset connects, press the redial/format/conf button on the originating handset to conference with the receiving handset and the external caller. CONFERENCE shows in the display on the originating and receiving handsets.
NOTE: A handset can enter conference mode directly by pressing talk/end on the second handset during a call.
Call Transfer
During an external call, you may transfer the external call to another handset.
1.Press the delete/int button on the originating handset to put an external call on hold, and then page the receiving handset.
2.Use the
3.When the receiving handset connects, press the talk/end button on the originating handset to transfer the call.
Caller ID (CID)
IMPORTANT: In order to use this unit’s Caller ID features, you must subscribe to either the standard Name/Number Caller ID Service or Call Waiting Caller ID Service. To know who is calling while you are on the phone, you must subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID Service.
This unit receives and displays information transmitted by your local phone company. This information can include the phone number, date, and time; or the name, phone number, date, and time.
Datecallreceived
Timecallreceived Numberofcalls
Caller sname
Caller sphonenumber
Call Waiting Caller ID
Provided you subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID service from your phone company;
if you receive an incoming call and you are using the GE multi handset system, a beep indicates the presence of a Call Waiting call on the line. The Call Waiting Caller ID information will be displayed and stored in the history of all handsets in the system.
•When you hear the call waiting beep in the handset receiver, press the flash/exit button to put the current call on hold and answer the incoming call. Press flash/exit again to return to the original call.
Receiving CID Records
When you receive a call, the Caller ID information is transmitted between the first and second ring. The Caller ID information appears on the display while the phone rings, giving you a chance to monitor the information and decide whether or not to answer the call.
Storing CID Records (In CID Memory)
If you are not at home or cannot answer, your telephone’s Caller ID memory stores the data for the 40 most recent calls you received so you can see who called while you were unavailable. When the 41st call is received, the oldest Caller ID record (1st call) is automatically deleted.
You may review the stored information at any time. Calls received since your last review show as NEW in the display. Calls that have not been previously reviewed but were received from the same number more than once show as REPT in the display.
Reviewing CID Records
As calls are received and stored, the display is updated to let you know how many calls have been received. To scroll CID records:
1.Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2.Press the cid/vol ( 6 ) button to review the newest CID record.
3.Press the cid/vol ( 5 ) button to review the oldest CID record first.
Dialing a CID Number
1.Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2.Use the cid/vol ( 6 or 5) button to display the desired record.
3.Press the talk/end button. The number dials automatically.
NOTE: Depending on (a) how the incoming caller’s phone number is formatted when it is received, and (b) whether or not you previously
Available formats include:
Number of digits | Explanation | Example |
Eleven digits | long distance code “1 ” | |
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Seven digits |
Storing CID Records in Internal Memory
You may also store CID information in the phone’s internal memory.
NOTE: It is important that you format CID records correctly BEFORE storing in internal memory as you cannot reformat CID records stored in memory.
1.Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2.Use the cid/vol ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to the desired CID record.
3.Press the phonebook button to display SELECT MEMORY
4.Use the
NOTE: If the memory location is occupied, REPLACE MEMO? is displayed, and you must confirm replacement by pressing the phonebook button.
NOTE: Press the flash/exit button once to keep the previous setting (making no changes) and return to the menu.
NOTE: If the selected CID record contains any information that is
To Replace a Stored CID Record
1.Repeat steps 1 through 3 in Storing CID Records in Internal Memory. After you enter the memory location, REPLACE MEMO? shows in the display.
2.Press the phonebook button again, and the new CID record replaces the old memory in that location. You will hear a confirmation tone.
Deleting a CID Record
1.Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2.Use the cid/vol ( 6 or 5) button to display the CID record you want to delete.
3.Press the delete/int button. The display shows DELETE CALL ID?
4.Press the delete/int button to erase the record showing in the display. The display shows DELETED.
NOTE: Press the flash/exit button to return to the standby mode without deleting any CID records.
Deleting All CID Records
1.Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2.Use the cid/vol ( 6 or 5) button to display any Caller ID record.
3.Press and hold the delete/int button until DELETE ALL? shows in the display.
4.Press delete/int button to erase all of the current CID records. The display shows DELETED followed by NO CALLS.
NOTE: Press the flash/exit button to return to the standby mode without deleting any CID records.
Memory
Each handset can store up to fifty
Storing a Name and Number in Phonebook
1.Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2.Press the phonebook button to display SELECT MEMORY
3.Press the desired memory location button (01 through 50) or use the cid/vol ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to desired the memory location.
NOTE: If the memory location is occupied, the memory location number and stored name and telephone number shows in the display. If the memory location is empty, EMPTY shows in the display.
4.Press the phonebook button. The display shows ENTER NAME.
5.Use the
NOTE: If you make a mistake press the delete/int button to backspace and erase the wrong character(s) or number(s).
6.Press the phonebook button to confirm and save the record. The display shows ENTER TEL NUMBR.
7.Use the
NOTE: The system treats PAUSES as delays or spaces in the dialing sequence.
8.To enter another name and number in a different memory location, return to step 2 and repeat the process.
Storing the Last Number Dialed
You may transfer all three redial numbers to internal user memory.
1.Make sure the phone in OFF (not in TALK mode).
2.Press redial button to display the most recent redial number.
3.Use the cid/vol ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to desired redial number.
4.Press phonebook button to display SELECT MEMORY 01 - 50.
5.Use
6.Follow step 5 in the “Storing a Name and Number in Phonebook” section to enter name.
NOTE: If the memory location is occupied, REPLACE MEMO? is displayed, and you must confirm replacement by pressing the phonebook button.
7.Press phonebook button to save.
8.To enter another name and number in a different memory location, return to step 2 and repeat the process.
NOTE: If the redial number has more than 20 digits, it cannot be stored in memory.
Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence (of a Stored Number)
Press the #pause/ringer button on the handset’s
Reviewing Records Stored in Phonebook
1.Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2.Press the phonebook button to display SELECT MEMORY
3.Press the cid/vol ( 6 or 5) buttons to scroll the records, or use the handset’s
Changing Records Stored in Phonebook
Follow the procedure for Storing Names and Numbers in Phonebook, except replace a stored telephone number with a new one.
Deleting Records Stored in Phonebook
1.Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2.Press the phonebook button to display SELECT MEMORY
3.Press the cid/vol ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to the record you want to delete or use the
4.Press the delete/int button to mark the record for deletion. The display shows DELETE?
5.Press the delete/int button to delete the record. DELETED shows in the display.
NOTE: If you don’t want to change or delete a record, simply press the flash/ exit button, or wait for one minute to exit the review mode automatically.
Dialing a Number from Phonebook
1.Make sure the phone is ON (in talk mode) by pressing the talk/end button.
2.Press the phonebook button to display MEMO # -
3.Use the touch tone pad to enter the memory location number. The number dials automatically.
1.Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2.Press the phonebook button to display SELECT MEMORY
3.Press the memory location for the phone number you want to dial, or use the cid/vol ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to the number you want to dial.
4.Press the talk/end button. The number dials automatically.
Chain Dialing from Memory
Use this feature to make calls from records stored in memory which require a sequence of numbers, such as a calling card number used for a frequently called long distance number. The following example shows how you can store each part of the dialing sequence and use chain dialing to make a call through a long distance service:
The Number For | Memory Location |
Long Distance Access Number | 7 |
Authorization Code | 8 |
Frequently called long distance number | 9 |
1.Make sure the phone is ON (in talk mode) by pressing the talk/end button.
2.Press the phonebook button, and then press 07.
3.When you hear the access tone, press the phonebook button, and then press 08.
4.At the next access tone, press the phonebook button and then 09.
Answering System Operation
This section discusses the buttons and features on the answering system.
Message Counter Indicator
The message counter gives you a numeric display of how many messages you have. The new message indicator flashes to indicate you have new messages. See below for the details.
a)Message counter has a number displayed without flashing - No new messages. Shows total number of old messages.
b)Message counter has a flashing number displayed - There are new messages. Shows total number of old and new messages.
c)Message counter has bars ( - - ) - Answerer is off.
d)Message counter has an “F“ flashing on the display - Memory is full.
e)Message counter has a “CL” flashing on the display - Clock is not set since power up or after power failure.
f)Message counter has six horizontal bars flashing on the display - MEMO recording.
g)Message counter has a “An“ flashing on the display - Answering incoming calls and recording an incoming call.
h)Message counter has “LA” - The answering system is being accessed remotely.
i)Message counter has “En“ on the display - English is selected as the current voice prompt during language selection.
j)Message counter has “Fr“ on the display - French is selected as the current voice prompt during language selection.
k)Message counter has “SP“ on the display - Spanish is selected as the current voice prompt during language selection.
NOTE: While the messages are playing, the message counter will display the messages in the order they were received.
NOTE: The maximum recording time for each message is 3 minutes and the total recording time of this unit is 12 minutes.
Leaving a Message/Memo
Use the memo feature to leave a message.
1.Press and hold the memo button.
2.Begin speaking after you hear “RECORD MESSAGE” and start tone.
3.Release the memo button when you are finished recording the memo.
NOTE: Maximum recording time for memo is 3 minutes.
Screening Calls from the Base
1.When the answering system answers the call, listen while the caller leaves a message (to determine who is calling).
2.To speak to the caller, pick up the handset, and press the talk/end button.
The answering system automatically stops recording when you activate the handset or pick up an extension phone.
TIP: Make sure the volume on the base is set loud enough to hear your incoming calls.
Messages Playback
The message counter let you know when you have message(s) or new message(s). To play the messages, press the play/stop button.
While a message is playing, you may do the following:
•Press the corresponding play/stop button to stop the message playback.
•Press and release the review button to restart the current message.
•Press and release the review button twice to go to the previous message.
•Press and release the skip button to go to the next message.
•Press the delete button to erase the current message.
Memory Full
When the answering system memory is full, the system answers after 10 rings. You should erase some messages so the answering system may record new messages.
Erasing Messages
You may erase messages in the following three ways:
To erase a message while it is playing
1.Press and release play/stop button.
2.Press the review and skip buttons to select and play the message you want to erase.
3.Press the delete button, the current message is erased, and the next message plays.
To erase all previously played Messages in a mailbox
1.Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode)
2.Press and hold the delete button until “ALL OLD MESSAGES ERASED” is announced.
To erase a message from the handset :
1.Press the flash/exit button on the handset
2.Press the play/stop (key 2) on the handset.
3.Press the erase (key 0) on the handset to erase a message during playback.
NOTE: Erased messages cannot be restored.
Remote Access
You may access the answering system with the cordless handset or from any
Cordless Handset
Use the corresponding handset keys just like you would use the base buttons
(see “Answering System Setup”). The button functions are located on the handset above each number key. For example, to play messages:
•Press the flash/exit button. The display shows ANSWERER REMOTE ACCESS.
•Press the play/stop button to play the message.
•When you are finished listening to your messages, press the flash/exit button again.
Screening Calls from the Handset
Use the handset to screen calls even when you can’t hear the answering system.
When the answering system picks up:
1.Press the flash/exit button to access the answering system. CALL SCREENING shows on the display.
2.Listen as the caller leaves a message.
3.Press the talk/end buttons to speak to the person or press the flash/exit button to stop screening the call.
Accessing the Answering System from Another Location
You can access your answering system from any
1.Dial the telephone number to which the answering system is connected.
2.Enter the security code during the outgoing announcement or after you hear the tone.
Note: The default security code is 123.
3.Follow the voice menu to use the answering system’s remote functions.
The remote feature lets you perform the following functions:
To | Press this button |
Review message | 1 |
Play back messages | 2 |
Stop message playback | 2 |
Erase message | 0 (during message playback) |
Skip message | 3 |
Turn off/on answerer | 4 |
Review voice menu options | 7 |
Memory Full
When answering system memory is full, the system answers after 10 rings, beeps and waits for you to enter the
You should erase some messages so the answering system can record new messages.
NOTE: The unit also answers after the 10th ring if it is turned off. To access the answering system, enter your
Changing the Battery
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the Thomson Inc. approved model
1.Make sure the telephone is OFF (not in TALK mode) before you replace the battery.
2.Remove the battery compartment door.
3.Disconnect the cord attached to the battery pack and remove the battery pack from the handset.
4.Plug the battery pack cord into the jack inside the compartment
5.Put the battery compartment door back on.
6.Place handset in the base or handset charge cradle to charge. Allow the handset battery to properly charge (for 16 hours) prior to first use or when you install a new battery pack. If you do not properly charge the phone, battery performance will be compromised.
Battery Safety Precautions
•Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture. Like other batteries of this type, toxic materials could be released which can cause injury.
•To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the
•Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
•Remove batteries if storing over 30 days.
NOTE: The RBRC seal on the battery used in your Thomson Inc. product indicates that we are participating in a program to collect and recycle the rechargeable battery (or batteries).
For more information go to the RBRC web site at www.rbrc.org or call
Display Messages
The following messages shows the status of the phone, provides Caller ID information, or helps you set up and use your phone.
BLOCKED NUMBER | Indicates the person is calling from a number which is blocked |
| from transmission. |
CHARGING... | Indicates the handset needs to charge for a period of time |
| before it can resume normal function. |
DELETE ALL? | Prompt asking if you want to erase all CID records. |
DELETE CALL ID? | Prompt asking if you want to erase the CID record showing on |
| the display. |
DELETE? | Prompt asking if you want to erase one of the 50 records |
| stored in the phone’s memory. |
END OF LIST | Indicates that there is no additional information in CID memory. |
ENTER NAME | Prompt telling you to enter a name in one of the 50 |
| memory locations. |
ENTER TEL NUMBR | Prompt telling you to enter a telephone number in one of the |
| 50 memory locations. |
NEW | Indicates call or calls which have not been reviewed. |
HANDSET NAME | Prompt telling you to enter the user name for the |
| registered handset. |
HANDSET NEEDS | Indicates you must register a |
REGISTRATION | to use. |
INCOMPLETE DATA | Caller information is interrupted during transmission or |
| the phone line is excessively noisy. Indicates no CID information |
| was received, you are not subscribed to CID service, or CID |
| service is not working. |
LINE IN USE | Displays on handset while the line is in use. |
LONG DISTANCE | Indicates CID record is from a long distance call. |
LOW BATTERY | Indicates the battery needs to be charged. |
NEW VOICE MAIL | Indicates voice mail has not been retrieved from |
| service provider. |
CALL SCREENING | Indicates you may use the handset to screen calls before |
| answering the call |
MSG WAITING OFF | Indicates voice mail has been retrieved from service provider. |
NEW CALL XX | XX represents the number of new CID records not reviewed. |
NO CALLS | Indicates there are no CID records in memory. |
OUT OF RANGE | May indicate handset is too far away from the base or that |
| the power has been interrupted. Move closer and check |
| connections. |
PAGING or | Someone pressed the page button on the base or delete/int |
PAGING FROM | button on the handset |
REPT | Indicates a repeat call message. Indicates a new call from the |
| same number was received more than once. |
SEARCHING | Indicates handset is searching for the base. |
UNKNOWN CALLER/ | Indicates incoming call is from an area not serviced by CID or |
NAME/NUMBER | the CID information was not sent. |
Answering System Display Messages
The following messages show the status of the answering system or help you set up and use the system.
Indicates the total number of messages. | |
CL (blinking) | The voice time/day stamp needs to be set. |
- - | Answering system is turned off. |
An (blinking) | The system is answering a call. |
F (blinking) | Answering system memory is full. |
Six bars (blinking) | The system is recording a memo or an announcement. |
LA (Line Access) | External line remote answering system. |
Handset Sound Signals
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Signal | Meaning |
A long warbling tone (with ringer on) | Signals an incoming call |
Two short beeps (rings once) | Error Tone |
Three short beeps (several times) | Page signal |
One beep every 7 seconds | Low battery warning |
Troubleshooting Guide
Telephone Solutions
No dial tone
•Check or repeat installation steps:
Make sure the base power cord is connected to a working electrical outlet. Make sure the telephone line cord is connected to the base and the wall jack.
•Connect another phone to the same jack. If it doesn’t work, the problem might be your wiring or local service.
•The handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to the base.
•Make sure the battery is properly charged (for 16 hours).
•Make sure the battery pack (in the handset) is properly installed.
•The handset should beep when you press the talk/end button, and the charge indicator on the base should be lit when the handset rests in the cradle. If not, the battery may need to be charged.
•Place handset in charge cradle for at least 20 seconds to reset the unit.
Handset does not ring
•Make sure the handset ringer software switch is set to on.
•The handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to the base.
•You may have too many extension phones on your line. Try unplugging some extensions.
•Check for a dial tone.
You experience static, noise, or fading in and out
•The handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to base.
•Make sure base is not plugged into an electrical outlet with another household appliance. If necessary, relocate the base.
•Charge the battery (for 16 hours).
Unit beeps
•Clean the charging contacts on the cordless handset and base charge cradle with a soft cloth or an eraser.
•See solutions for “No dial tone ” on previous page.
•Replace the battery.
Memory dialing doesn’t work
•Did you program the memory location keys correctly?
•Did you follow proper dialing sequence?
Unit locks up and no communication between the base and cordless handset
•Unplug the power adaptor from the electrical outlet and the back of the base. Remove the handset battery. Wait for 30 seconds and plug the power adaptor back into the base and electrical outlet. Reconnect the battery and charge for 16 hours.
Caller ID Solutions
No Display
•Charge the battery (for 16 hours). Or replace the battery.
•Make sure the unit is connected to a
Caller ID Error Message
•The unit displays this message if it detects anything other than valid Caller ID information during the silent period after the first ring. This message indicates the presence of noise on the line.
No Caller ID
•You must be subscribed to the standard Name/Number Caller ID service from your local telephone company to receive CID information.
Battery
If you experience any of the following problems, even after recharging the battery, you may need to replace the battery pack:
•Short talk time
•Poor sound quality
•Limited range
•Charge indicator fails to turn on
Answering System Solutions
Can’t hear messages, beep, etc.
• Adjust speaker volume.
Time/Day setting stuck at 12 a.m Mon.
•Set the time clock. Answers on 10th ring
•Make sure answering system is turned on.
•Answering system memory may be full. Erase some messages. Incoming messages are incomplete
•An extension phone may have been lifted as a message is received.
•Answering system memory is full. Erase some messages.
•You may have accidently pressed the play/stop button during playback and stopped the message.
Won’t respond to remote commands
•You must use a
•Make sure to enter the correct security code.
•Did unit hang up? If you take no action for a period of time, it automatically hangs up.
Causes of Poor Reception
•Aluminum siding.
•Foil backing on insulation.
•Heating ducts and other metal construction that can shield radio signals.
•You ’re too close to appliances such as microwaves, stoves, computers, etc.
•Atmospheric conditions, such as strong storms.
•Base is installed in the basement or lower floor of the house.
•Base is plugged into AC outlet with other electronic devices.
•Baby monitor is using the same frequency.
•Handset battery is low.
•You’re out of range of the base.
General Product Care
To keep your unit working and looking good, follow these guidelines:
•Avoid dropping the handset, as well as other rough treatment to the phone.
•Clean the phone with a soft cloth.
•Never use strong cleaning agents, paint thinner, abrasive powder, alcohol, or other chemical products to clean the unit. Doing so will damage the finish.
•Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship the phone at a later date.
•Periodically clean the charge contacts on the handset and base with a clean pencil eraser.
Service
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact customer service at
This product may be serviced only by the manufacturer or its authorized service agents. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this product. For instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the warranty included in this guide or call customer service at
Or refer inquiries to:
Thomson Inc.
Manager, Consumer Relations
P O Box 1976
Indianapolis, IN 46206
Attach your sales receipt to the booklet for future reference or jot down the date this product was purchased or received as a gift. This information will be valuable if service should be required during the warranty period.
Purchase date ______________________________________________________
Name of store ______________________________________________________
Limited Warranty
What your warranty covers:
•Defects in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
•One year, from date of purchase.
(The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.)
What we will do:
•Provide you with a new or, at our option, a refurbished unit. The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product’s warranty period.
How you get service:
•Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with the product. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.
•”Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period, must be presented to obtain warranty service.” For rental firms, proof of first rental is also required. Also print your name and address and a description of the defect. Send via standard UPS or its equivalent to:
Thomson Inc.
11721 B Alameda Ave. Socorro, Texas 79927
•Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.
•Insure your shipment for loss or damage. Thomson Inc. accepts no liability in case of damage or loss.
•A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid.
What your warranty does not cover:
•Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual provides information regarding operating instructions and user controls. Any additional information, should be obtained from your dealer.)
•Installation and setup service adjustments.
•Batteries.
•Damage from misuse or neglect.
•Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.
•Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.
•Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
•Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
Limitation of Warranty:
•The warranty stated above is the only warranty applicable to this product. All other warranties, express or implied (including all implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose) are hereby disclaimed. No verbal or written information given by Thomson Inc., its agents, or employees shall create a guaranty or in any way increase the scope of this warranty.
•Repair or replacement as provided under this warranty is the exclusive remedy of the consumer. Thomson Inc. shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this product or arising out of any breach of any express or implied warranty on this product. This disclaimer of warranties and limited warranty are governed by the laws of the state of Indiana. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose on this product is limited to the applicable warranty period set forth above.
How state law relates to this warranty:
•Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
•This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.
If you purchased your product outside the USA:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
Accessory Information
DESCRIPTION | MODEL NO. |
Handset Replacement Battery | |
AC Power converter | |
Handset charge cradle |
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