LG K100 Users manual
USER GUIDE
LG-K100
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About this user guide
Thank you for choosing this LG product. Please carefully read this
user guide before using the device for the first time to ensure safe
and proper use.
• Always use genuine LG accessories. The supplied items are
designed only for this device and may not be compatible with
other devices.
• This device is not suitable for people who have a visual impairment
due to the touchscreen keyboard.
• Descriptions are based on the device default settings.
• Default apps on the device are subject to updates, and support for
these apps may be withdrawn without prior notice. If you have any
questions about an app provided with the device, please contact
a LG Service Centre. For user-installed apps, please contact the
relevant service provider.
• Modifying the device’s operating system or installing software
from unofficial sources may damage the device and lead to data
corruption or data loss. Such actions will violate your LG licence
agreement and void your warranty.
• Some content and illustrations may differ from your device,
depending on the region, service provider, software version, or OS
version, and are subject to change without prior notice.
• Software, audio, wallpaper, images, and other media supplied with
your device are licenced for limited use. If you extract and use
these materials for commercial or other purposes, you may be
infringing copyright laws. As a user, you are fully responsible for
the illegal use of media.
• Additional charges may incur for data services, such as messaging,
uploading,downloading, auto-syncing and location services. To
void additional charges, select a data plan suitable to your needs.
Contact your service provider to obtain additional details.
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Instructional notices
WARNING: Situations that could cause injury to the user and third
parties.
CAUTION: Situations that may cause minor injury or damage to the
device.
NOTE: Notices or additional information.
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Table of contents
5 For Your Safety
12 Safety instructions
01
Custom-designed
Features
20 Quick Share
21 Mini view
22 Dual window
23 QuickMemo+
25 QSlide
26 Content sharing
28 Do not disturb
28 Ringtone ID
02
Basic Functions
30 Product components and
accessories
31 Parts overview
33 Turning on or off the power
34 Installing the SIM card and
battery
37 Charging the battery
38 Optimizing battery life
39 Inserting the memory card
40 Touch screen
43 Home screen
49 Screen lock
54 Device encryption
55 SD card encryption
56 Taking screenshots
57 Entering text
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03
04
Useful Apps
66 Installing and uninstalling
apps
67 Phone
71 Messaging
72 Camera
81 File Manager
81 Weather
81 Calculator
81 Tasks
82 Voice Recorder
82 Downloads
82 FM Radio
83 DAB+
83 Clock
85 Music
86 E-mail
87 Contacts
89 Calendar
90 Evernote
90 Cell Broadcast
91 LG Backup
91 Recently uninstalled apps
92 Google apps
Phone Settings
95 Settings
95 Networks
106 Sound & notification
107 Display
108 General
05
Appendix
117 Phone software update
119 FAQ
122 Anti-Theft Guide
123 More information
4Table of contents
For Your Safety
Important Information
This user’s guide contains important information about the use and operation
of this phone. Read all information carefully for optimal performance and
to avoid any damage or misuse of the phone. Any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this user’s guide could void your warranty for this
equipment.
Before you begin
Safety Guidelines
• To reduce the possibility of electric shock, do not expose your
product to high humidity areas, such as bathroom or swimming
pool.
Keep the phone away from heat. Never store your phone in environment that
may expose it to temperatures below 0°C or above 40°C, such as outdoor
during snowstorm, or in your car in hot days. Exposure to cold or heat will
result in malfunction, damage or permanent failure. Be careful when using
your phone near other electronic devices. The RF emissions from mobile
phones may affect nearby electronic equipment that not adequately shielded.
You should consult manufacturers of any personal medical devices, as in
the case of pacemakers and hearing aides, to determine whether they are
susceptible to interference from cell phones.
Turn off your phone in medical facilities or at gas stations. Never place your
phone in microwaves, as it will cause the battery to explode.
Important! Before using your phone, please read the SAFETY INFORMATION
OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (TIA).
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Safety Information
Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be illegal or dangerous.
More detailed information is provided in this user’s guide.
• Never use an unapproved battery that could cause damages to the phone
or the battery itself, or even explode.
• Never place your phone in a microwave oven, as this will result in an
explosion of the battery.
• Do not dispose of your battery in fire or with hazardous or flammable
materials.
• Make sure the battery does not come into contact with sharp-edged
items, such as animal teeth or claws. This could cause a fire.
• Store the battery in a place out of the reach of children.
• Be careful so that children do not swallow any parts of the phone, such as
rubber plugs (earpiece, parts that connect to the phone, etc.). This could
cause asphyxiation or suffocation.
• Disconnect the plug and charger from the outlet when the phone shows
that the battery has been fully charged, because it may cause electric
shock or fire hazard.
• When in the car, do not leave your phone, or install a hands-free kit,
near the airbag. If wireless equipment is improperly installed, you can be
seriously injured if the airbag is deployed.
• Do not use mobile phone while driving.
• Do not use the phone in areas where its usage is prohibited. (For example:
in airplanes).
• Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight, or use it in
places with high humidity, such as bathroom.
• Never store your phone in temperatures lower than -20°C or higher than
50°C.
• Do not use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol, benzene, solvents, etc.) or
detergents to clean the phone. This could cause fire.
6For Your Safety
• Do not drop the phone, strike it, or shake it hard. Such actions may harm
the phone’s internal circuit boards.
• Do not use your phone in high explosive areas, as this may generate sparks.
• Do not damage the power cord by bending, twisting, pulling, or heating it.
Do not use the plug if it is loose as it may cause fire or electric shock.
• Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it is charging. This can
cause electric shock or seriously damage your phone.
• Do not disassemble the phone.
• Do not make or answer calls while charging the phone, which can cause a
short circuit, electric shock, or fire.
• Use only batteries and chargers provided by LG. The warranty does not
apply to products provided by other providers.
• Only authorized personnel should service the phone and its accessories.
Installation or service may result in accidents and consequently invalidate
the warranty.
• Do not hold or let the antenna come in contact with your body during a
call.
• Emergency calls can be made only within a service area. To make an
emergency call, make sure you are within a service area and the phone is
on.
• Use your accessories, such as headphones or headsets, with caution,
ensuring that the cables are plugged properly and that they do not touch
the antenna unnecessarily.
7For Your Safety
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frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those guidelines are
consistent with the safety standard previously set by both international and .. standards.
The design of this phone complies with FCC guidelines and these international standards.
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Body-worn Operation
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This device was tested for typical bodyworn operations with the back of the phone kept 0.39
inches (1cm) between the user’s body and the back of the phone. To comply with FCC RF
exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.39 inches (1cm) must be
maintained between the user’s body and the back of the phone.
Any beltclips, holsters, and similar accessories containing metallic components may not be
used. Body-worn accessories that cannot maintain 0.39 inches (1cm) separation distance
between the user's body and the back of the phone, and have not been tested for typical
body-worn operations may not comply with FCC RF exposure limits and should be avoided.
Guidelines for safe and efficient use
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device,
pursuant to art 1 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. owever, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. f this equipment does
cause harmful interference or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- ncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radioT technician for help.
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Guidelines for safe and efficient use
Adapter Precautions (Charger)
• Using the wrong battery charger could damage your phone and void your
warranty.
• The adapter or battery charger is only designed for indoor use.
• Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight, or use it in
places with high humidity, such as the bathroom.
Cautions for Battery
• Do not disassemble or open crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred.
• Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into
the battery, immerse or expose to water or other liquids, expose to fire,
explosion or other hazard.
• Only use the battery for the system for which it is specified.
• Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified with
the system per this standard. Use of an unqualified battery or charger may
present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard.
• Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to
contact battery terminals.
• Replace the battery only with another battery that has been qualified with
the system per this standard, IEEE-Std-1725-200x. Use of an unqualified
battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or other hazard.
• Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations.
• Battery usage by children should be supervised.
• Avoid dropping the phone or battery. If the phone or battery is dropped,
especially on a hard surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to a
service center for inspection.
• Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion or other hazard.
• For those host devices that utilize a USB port as a charging source,
the host device’s user manual shall include a statement that the phone
shall only be connected to products that bear the USB-IF logo or have
completed the USB-IF compliance program.
• Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully
charged to save unnecessary power consumption of the charger.
10For Your Safety
Avoid damage to your ear
• Damage to your hear can occur due to constant exposure to excessive high
sound. We, therefore, recommend that you do not turn on or off the phone
near your ear. We also recommend you be reasonable with the music and
volume level.
• If you listen to music, please ensure that the volume level is adequate, so
that you are aware of your surroundings. This is particularly important
when attempting to cross a street.
11For Your Safety
Safety instructions
TIA’s Safety Information
This includes complete security information on wireless phones from TIA
(Telecommunications Industry Association).
It’s required, for CTIA Certification, the inclusion in the user manual of text
covering pacemakers, hearing aids and other medical devices. It’s encouraged
the use of the remaining TIA language when relevant.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal
Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a lowpower radio transmitter
and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF)
signals.
In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted
RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless phones. Those
guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previously set by both U.S.
and international standards bodies:
ANSI C95.1 (1992) *
NCRP Report 86 (1986)
ICNIRP (1996)
Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of
the relevant scientific literature. For example, over 120 scientists, engineers,
and physicians from universities, government health agencies, and industry
reviewed the available body of research to develop
the ANSI Standard (C95.1).
* American National Standards Institute; National Council on Radiation
Protection and Measurements; International Commission on Non-Ionizing
Radiation Protection.
The design of your phone complies with the FCC guidelines (and those
standards).
12Safety instructions
Phone Operation
NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with
the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder.
Suggestions for a more efficient operation
For your phone to operate most efficiently:
• Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily, when the phone is in use. The
contact with the antenna affects call quality, and may cause the phone to
operate at a higher power level than otherwise would be need.
Driving
Check the laws and regulations related to the use of wireless phones in the
areas where you drive. Always obey these regulations. Also, if using your
phone while driving, make sure to:
• Pay full attention to driving; driving safely is your first responsibility;
• Use hands-free operation, if available;
• Pull off the road and park, before making or answering a call, if driving
c
onditions demand so.
Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals.
However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF
signals from your wireless phone.
13Safety instructions
Pacemaker
The Medical Industry Manufacturers Association recommends a minimum
distance of fifteen (15) centimeters, or six (6) inches, between a handheld
wireless phone and a pacemaker, in order to avoid potential interference
between them.
These advices are consistent with independent researches, and with
recommendations based on wireless technology research.
People with pacemakers should:
• ALWAYS keep the phone at least fifteen centimeters (six inches) from
their pacemaker, whenever the phone is turned on;
• Not carry the phone in a shirt pocket;
• Use the ear opposite to the pacemaker, to minimize the potential
interference;
• If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, switch
off your phone immediately.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the
event of such interference, we recommend that you contact your service
provider.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical devices, consult your device
manufacturer to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF
energy. Your doctor can help you obtain this information.
Health Care Facilities
Turn off your phone in health care facilities, whenever there are signs asking
you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may use equipment that could
be sensitive to external RF energy.
14Safety instructions
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded devices in
motor vehicles.
Check with the manufacturer, or its representative, regarding your vehicle.
You should also consult the manufacturer about any equipment that has been
added to your vehicle.
Facilities with signs
Turn off the phone in any facility where warning signs request you to do so.
Airplanes
FCC regulations prohibit the use of phones while in the air. Turn off your
phone before boarding an airplane.
Blasting Areas
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone off when in a
‘blasting area’ or in areas with signs that read: ‘Turn off two-way radios’. Obey
all signs and instructions.
Potentially Explosive Atmosphere
Turn off the phone when in an area with a potentially explosive atmosphere,
and obey all signs and instructions.
Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire that could result in
personal injury or death.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often clearly marked, but
not always. Among the potentially dangerous areas are:
Fueling areas (such as gas stations), areas below deck on boats, facilities
where chemical products are transferred or stored, vehicles using liquefied
petroleum gas (as propane or butane), areas where the air contains chemicals
or particles (such as grain, dust or metal powders), and any other areas where
you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
15Safety instructions
For vehicles equipped with air bags
Air bags inflate with strong force. Do not place objects in the area over the air
bag or in its deployment area, including wireless equipment, either installed or
portable.
Serious injuries could occur if wireless equipment is improperly installed into
the car when the air bag inflates.
Safety Information
Read and observe the following information for the safe and proper use of
your phone, and to prevent any damage.
Also, keep the user’s guide in an accessible place at all times after reading it.
Charger, Adapter and Battery Security
• The charger and adapter are designed only for indoor use.
• Dispose of your battery properly, or bring it to your wireless provider for
recycling.
• The battery doesn’t need to be fully discharged before recharging.
• Only use LG approved chargers that are specifically made for your phone
model, since they are designed to maximize the battery life.
• Do not disassemble or short-circuit it.
• Keep the metal contacts on the battery clean.
• Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance.
The battery can be recharged several hundred times before replacement.
• Charge the battery after long periods without use to maximize its life.
• The battery life will vary depending on usage patterns and environmental
conditions.
• Intensive use of backlighting, browser, and packet data connectivity affect
battery life and talk/standby times.
• The role of self-protection interrupts the phone when its operation is in an
abnormal state. In this case, remove the battery from the phone, reinstall it,
and turn on the phone.
16Safety instructions
Explosion, Shock and Fire Danger
• Do not place the phone in a place exposed to excessive dust, and keep the
minimum required distance between the power cord and heat sources.
• Unplug the power cord before cleaning the phone, and clean the power
plug whenever it is dirty.
• When using the power plug, make sure it is firmly connected. Otherwise, it
can overheat or start a fire.
• Placing the phone in a pocket or bag without covering the receptacle
(power plug pin), metallic articles (such as a coin, clip or pen) may shortcircuit the phone. Always cover the receptacle when not in use.
• Do not short-circuit the battery. Metal items, such as coins, paper clips, or
pens, in your pocket or bag may cause a shortcircuit between the + and terminals of the battery (metal strips on the battery). The short-circuit of
the terminals may damage the battery and cause an explosion.
General Notice
• Using a damaged battery, or inserting it into the mouth can cause serious
injuries.
• Do not place the phone in proximity to items containing magnetic
components, such as credit cards, calling cards, bank books, or subway
tickets. The phone magnetism may damage the data stored in the
magnetic strip.
• Talking on the phone for a long period of time may reduce call quality,
because of the heat generated during use.
• When the phone has not been in use for a long time, store it in a safe
place, with the power cord unplugged.
• Using the phone close to a receiving equipment (such as TV or radio) may
cause interference.
• Do not use the phone if the antenna is damaged. If a damaged antenna
contacts skin, it may cause a slight singe. Contact an LG Authorized Service
Facility to replace the damaged antenna.
• Do not immerse your phone in water. If this happens, immediately turn it
off and remove the battery. If your phone does not work, take it to an LG
Authorized Service Facility.
17Safety instructions
• The power supply contains elements that could be harmful to your
health, if components are handled directly. If this happens, we recommend
immediate hand-washing.
• Do not paint the phone.
• Data stored in your phone might be deleted due to careless use, hardware
repair or software upgrade. Please backup your important phone numbers
(ringtones, text or voice messages, images, and videos might also get
deleted). The manufacturer is not liable for damages due to loss of data.
• When using the phone in public places, you may set the ringer on vibrate
to avoid disturbing others.
• Do not switch the phone on/off while it is in your ear.
• Repairs under warranty, at LG’s discretion, may include replacement parts
or boards that are either new or reconditioned, provided that they have
functionality equal to that of the parts being replaced.
Ambient temperatures
Use your phone in temperatures between 0ºC and 40ºC, if possible. Exposing
your phone to extremely low or high temperatures may result in damage,
malfunction, or even explosion.
18Safety instructions
01
Custom-designed
Features
Quick Share
You can take a picture or record a video and then share it through an
app.
T a p , then take a photo or record a video.
1
On the photo or video screen, tap and hold the preview icon, then
2
drag over the Quick Share icon.
Alternatively, drag the Quick Share icon from the preview screen
and select an app to share the photo.
• The app displayed by the Quick Share icon may vary, depending on
the type and frequency of access of the app installed on the device.
Custom-designed Features 20
Mini view
To shrink the screen for use with one hand, swipe left or right across
the Back, Home and Overview buttons.
• : Close the Mini view.
• : Adjust the size of the Mini view.
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Dual window
The Dual window function splits the screen to enable multi-tasking,
drag and drop interaction, auto-linking, and recently used apps.
Activating the Dual window
Tap Settings General Dual window.
1
Swipe to activate it.
2
• Checkmark the Auto-open checkbox to automatically open the
Dual window function when you tap a link on the full screen or
tap an email image attachment.
Using the Dual window
Tap Dual window.
1
• While viewing an app, you can tap the Dual window to
automatically set that app in the top window, then select the
second app.
Tap the app icon you want to use. The first app you tap opens in
2
a window at the top of the screen. The second app opens in the
bottom window.
Tap a window to select and use it.
3
• A blue box appears around the selected window with a blue
semicircle handle between the windows.
• Drag the blue handle to change the window sizes (one larger and
one smaller).
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QuickMemo+
QuickMemo+ overview
You can make creative notes by using a variety options on this
advanced feature of notepad, such as image management and
screenshots, which are not supported by the conventional notepad.
Creating a note
T a p QuickMemo+.
1
T a p to create a note.
2
•
: Save a note.
•
: Undo the last action.
•
: Redo the last action you undid.
•
: Enter a note by using the keypad.
•
: Write notes by hand.
•
: Erase handwritten notes.
•
: Edit or erase parts of a handwritten note.
•
: Access additional options, including sharing and locking
notes, changing the notepad style and inserting content.
Tap to save the note.
3
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Writing notes on a screenshot
Drag the status bar downwards and then tap .
1
• The screenshot appears as the notepad background theme.
Memo tools appear at the top of the screen.
Take notes on the screen to capture.
2
• To crop and save a portion of the screen, tap and specify a
portion with the crop tool.
• To attach a screenshot to the notepad, tap .
T a p and save the notes to the location you want.
3
• Saved notes can be viewed in either QuickMemo+ or Gallery.
• To save notes in the same location all the time, select the Use
as default app checkbox and select an app.
Managing folders
You can group notes by the note type.
Tap QuickMemo+.
1
At the top of the screen, tap and select a menu item:
2
• All memos: View notes saved in QuickMemo+.
• My memos: View notes created by QuickMemo+.
• Capture+: View notes created by .
• Trash: View deleted notes.
• New category: Add categories.
•
: Rearrange, add or delete categories. To change the name of
a category, tap the category.
• Some folders do not appear when launching QuickMemo+ for
the first time. Disabled folders are enabled and appear when they
contain at least one related note.
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QSlide
You can display several apps simultaneously on the same screen and
switch between them.
For example, use the calculator or calendar when a video is playing.
When an app is running, tap
• This feature may not be supported by some apps.
•
: Turn off the QSlide mode to switch to full-screen mode.
•
: Adjust the opacity of the QSlide window. If the QSlide window
is transparent, it will not respond to touch inputs.
•
: Close the QSlide window.
•
: Adjust the size of the QSlide window.
QSlide.
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Content sharing
Playing content
You can play content from your device on TV. Play saved content such
as photos, music, and videos.
Connect phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network before playing.
1
Select Play content on detail view in Gallery, Music to select
2
device to play.
• For Chromecast, Google Play services should be up to date.
Sending or receiving files
You can quickly send and receive files between LG phones and
tablets.
To receive files, drag down status bar and turn on File sharing.
1
For devices that do not support File sharing, turn on SmartShare
Beam in Settings
You can send files faster when both devices are connected to
2
the same Wi-Fi network. You can send files to DLNA-compatible
phones and tablets regardless if it is a LG device.
Networks Share & connect.
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Sending files to another device
Select a file and tap SmartShare Beam. Alternatively, tap
1
from the file list and select files then tap SHARE
Beam.
Select a device from the list of nearby devices that support
2
SmartShare Beam.
• The file is sent to the device.
SmartShare
Using nearby devices
You can play music, and other functions saved on a connected device
from your device.
From the Gallery or Music app, select Nearby devices.
1
Select a device from the device list.
2
• If the desired device is not seen on the device list, check that
DLNA is turned on, then tap Search nearby devices.
Play content saved on the selected device.
3
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Do not disturb
You can limit or mute notifications to avoid disturbances for a specific
period of time.
Tap Settings Sound & notification Do not disturb
1
Sound and vibrations.
Select and turn on the mode you want:
2
• Priority only: Receive sound or vibrate notifications for the
selected apps. When Priority only is turned off, alarms always
go off.
• Total silence: Disable both the sound and vibration.
Ringtone ID
You can set the device to play an automatically created ringtone for
an incoming call from a selected contact.
Tap Settings Sound & notification Ringtone ID and then
1
swipe
Select a contact.
2
to activate it.
• The default ringtone plays for incoming calls from contacts except
for the selected contact.
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Basic Functions
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