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Telephone with LCD Display
Cat. No. 43-1032
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
ET-532
10-Channel Cordless
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FEATURES
Your Radio Shack ET-532 10-Channel
Cordless Telephone with LCD Display
offers the latest adv ances in cordless
phone technology, and includes these
features:
LCD Displa
— lets you see phone
numbers as you dial them or recall
them from the ET-532’s memory.
10-Ch a nne l Se lec to r
— lets you easily select the channel with the best
range and least interference.
Advanced Super CCT Circuitr
—
provides clarity comparable to a corded phone, reduces background noise,
and increases effective operating distance.
COM-LOK
— ensures that other cordless phone users cannot use your
phone line while the handset is on the
base.
Automatic Securit
Access Code
—
changes each time you return the
handset to the base to help prevent
other cordless phone users from using
your phone line while the handset is off
the base.
— sends an electronic switch-
Flash
hook signal for use with special phone
services such as call waiting.
Handset Volume Control
— lets you
control the volume of the sound you
hear through the handset.
Li
hted Keypad
— lights when you
press a key or when the phone rings to
make the phone easy to use i n a dark
room.
Redial
— quickly redials the last num-
ber dialed with the touch of a button.
Touch To ne or Pulse (Rota r
— lets you connect y our phone to
in
) Dial-
either type of service.
30-Number Memor
Dialin
— lets
you store 30 phone numbers in memory for easy dialing.
Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully so you ca n enjoy all of your telephone’s features.
Important:
Cordless phones such as
this one require AC power to operate.
When the A C power is off, you c annot
dial out or receive incoming calls using
your ET-532. For this reaso n, the ET532 cordless phone should not be your
only telephone. To be safe, you should
also have a phone that does not require
AC power to operate (not a cordless
phone) so you can still make and receive
calls if there is an AC power failure.
COM-LOK and Radio Shack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserv ed .
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CAUTION
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This telephone has been tested and
found to comply with all applicable UL
and FCC standards.
Your ET-532 operates on standard radio frequencies, as allocated by the
FCC. Therefore, it is possible for other
radio units operating on similar frequencies, within a certain area, to inadvertently intercept your conversations and/or cause interference on
your cordless telephone. This lack of
privacy can occur with any cordless
telephone.
For your records, we urge you to
record the serial number of your phone
in the space below. The serial number
is located on the bo ttom panel of the
base.
Serial Number ______________
Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose t his product to rain
or moisture.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BA CK. NO USER-S ERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
This symbol is intended to aler t you
to the p r es en c e o f un in su lated d an gerous voltage within the product’s
enclosure that might be of suf ficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock. Do not open the
product’s case.
This symbol is intended to inform
you that important operating and
!
maintenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying this product.
!
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READ THIS BEFORE
INSTALLATION
We have designed your te lephone to
conform to federal regulations, and
you can connect it to mos t telephone
lines. However, each device that you
connect to the phone line draws power
from the phone line. We refer to this
power draw as the device’s ringer
equivalence number, or REN. The
REN is shown on the bottom of your
phone’s base.
If you are using more than one phone
or other device on t he line, add up all
the RENs. If the total is more than five,
your phone might not ring. In rural areas, a total REN of three might im pair
ringer operation. If ringer operation is
impaired, remove a device from the
line.
FCC STATEM ENT
This telephone complies with Part 68
FCC Rules
of
quest, provide the FCC registration
number and the REN to your phone
company. These num bers are located
on the bottom of your phone’s base.
Note:
phone to any of the following:
You must not connect your
• Coin-operated systems
• Party-line systems
• Most electronic key phone systems
. You must, upon re-
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INSTALLATION
SELECTING A LOCATION
Select a location for the telephone that
meets these requirements:
• Near an AC outlet
• Near a telephone line jack
• Out of the way of normal activities
• Away from electrical machinery,
electrical appliances, and metal
walls or filing cabinets
• Away from wireless intercoms,
alarms, and room monitors
The base’s location affects the phone’s
range. If you have a choi ce of several
locations, try each one to see which
provides the best performance.
If the phone l ine jack i s not a modular
jack, you must update the wiring yourself, using jacks and adapters available at your local Radio S hack store.
Or, you can let the phone company update the wiring for you.
INSTALLING THE PHONE
Follow these steps to install the base
on a desk, shelf, or table.
1. Plug one end of the supplied modular cord into the phone jack on
the back of the base.
2. Plug the modular cord’s other end
into a modular phone line jack.
3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s
barrel plug into the
the back of the base.
4. Plug the adapter into a standard
AC outlet.
DC 12V
jack on
Notes:
• The phone company will charge
you for the installation of the necessary jacks.
• The USOC number of the jack to
be installed is RJ11C.
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For the best reception, fully extend the
base’s antenna and place it in a vertical position.
Caution:
12V DC adapter that delivers at least
200 milliamps. Its center tip must be
positive, and its plug must correctly fit
the phone’s
adapter meets these requirements.
Using an adapter that does not meet
these requirements cou ld damage t he
phone or the adapter.
You must use a 120V AC/
DC 12V jack
. The supplied
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PREPARATION
INSTALLING THE
BATTERY
Before you use your phone for the first
time, you must install and c harge the
battery.
To install the battery, slide off the battery compartment cover on the back of
the handset, connect the battery’s plug
to the pins inside the compartment,
and place the battery inside the compartment.
Replace the cover, then follow the instructions under “Charging the Battery.”
CHARGING THE
BATTERY
When you install a new battery, set
POWER
set on the cradle so the CHARGE/
TALK indicator lights and let the battery charge for about 15 hours.
When on the handset lights, recharge the battery . To avoid damage
to the battery, always recharge the
handset before battery power grows
too weak to light .
Notes:
• You can set
the battery charges.
to
OFF
. Then place the hand-
POWER
to ON while
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• If the CHARGE/TALK indicator
does not light wh en you place the
handset on the cradle, be sure the
battery is connected to the pins
inside the battery compartment
and the AC adapter is securely
connected to the base. Also,
check the charging contacts on
the handset and base. I f the contacts are dirty or t arnished, gently
clean them with a pencil eraser.
• About once a month, fully discharge the battery by keeping the
handset off the cradle until
flashes, then return the
handset to the cradle and fully
recharge the battery. If you do not
fully discharge and recharge the
battery periodically, it loses its
ability to fully recharge.
• The first time you use your phone
after installing a new battery, the
handset might not work and might
sound an error tone when you
press
TALK
. This might also occ ur
when you recharge a battery that
has been completely discharged.
If this happens, be sure the han dset is turned on, then return the
handset to the cradle for 5 seconds. This resets the security
access code.
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SETTING THE DIALING
MODE
TONE/PULSE
Set
base for the type of service you have.
If you are not sure which type you
have, do this test.
1. Set
2. Lift the handset and listen for a
3. Press any number other than
4. If the dial tone stops, you have
If the dial tone continues, you have
pulse service. Set
PULSE
TONE/PULSE
dial tone.
touch-tone service.
.
on the back of the
TONE
to
TONE/PULSE
.
0
.
to
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OPERATION
Your ET-532’s LCD display shows
telephone numbers as you dial them or
when you recall them from mem ory. It
shows the current channel number and
lets you know when battery power is
growing weak or the phone is out of
range of the base. The display also
shows indicators when you pres
FLASH
from tone to pulse dialing.
or
PAUSE
, or when you s witch
MAKING/ANSWERING
A CALL
You can use your cordless telephone
in two ways: at t he base or aw ay f rom
the base.
Using the Handset
at the Base
You can use the handset at the base
like a regular corded telephone. Just
POWER
set
set in the cradle.
to ON and place the hand-
To make a call, lift the handset from
the base and pres s
pad and the CHARG E/TALK indicator
on the base light.
CH
Note:
channel number appear on the display.
This number might chan ge when you
return the handset to the base.
To disconnect a call, replace the handset on the base.
and the currently used
TA LK
so the key-
Using the Handset
Away from the Base
To make or answer a call, set
to ON and press
and CHARGE/TALK indicator light.
To disconnect a call, press
the keypad light and the CHARGE/
TALK
indicator turn off.
TALK
POWER
. The keypad
TA LK
so
To answer a call, just lift the handset
from the base.
Notes:
CH
and the currently used channel
•
number appear on the display.
• To conserve battery power, you
can turn off the handset’s power
when you are not making or
answering a call.
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• You ca n m ake or answer a c all on
a phone on the same line as the
cordless phone, even if the han dset is away from the base.
RANGE
•
tance from the handset to the
base is out of the phone’s range.
• The keypad lights on the handset
turn off if no b utton is pressed for
more than 13 seconds.
appears when the dis-
REDUCING
INTERFERENCE
To reduce interference, press CH to
switch to the next channel (10 channels in all) until you receive the best reception.
appear on the display.
CH
and the channel number
USING REDIAL
To quickly redial the last num ber you
dialed, simply lift the handset from the
base and press
CHARGE/TALK indicator lights, and
then press
ber appears on the display.
REDIAL
TALK
again so the
. The redialed num-
The redial memory holds u p to 80 d igits in the tone mode or 81 di gits in the
pulse mode. The redial memory also
holds pause entries (see “Entering a
Pause” under “Memory Dialing”).
Note:
We recommend you not use
DIAL
to dial numbers that include a
tone (*) entry (see “Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line”).
RE-
USING FLASH
FLASH
Use
the switchhook operation for special
services, such as call waitin g.
on the hand se t to p erform
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For example, if you hav e call waiting,
FLASH
press
without disconnecting the current c all.
FLASH
to return to the first call.
Notes:
• If you do not have special phone
services, pressing
disconnect the current call.
• The redial memory does not store
a
entered after you press
to take an incoming call
appears. Press
FLASH
entry or any digits
FLAS H
FLASH
again
might
FLASH
.
USING TONE SERVICES
ON A PULSE LINE
Some special services, suc h as bank
by phone, require tone signals. If you
have pulse service, you can still use
these sp ecial tone services b y following these steps.
We recommend you not use
Note:
DIAL
to dial numbers that include a
*
tone (
) entry.
RE-
USING PAGE
PAGE
The
the base to page you at the handset. It
also helps you find the handset if you
misplace d it .
With the handset’s power on, the
handset beeps four sets of two beeps
when you press
The
and the channel number and
pear on the display.
feature allows someone at
PAGE
on the base.
TALK
key on th e h ands et f lashes ,
INT
ap-
1. Set
2. Dial the service’s main number.
3. When the service answers, press
4. When you complete the call, place
TONE/PULSE
PULSE
.
*
on th e ke yp ad. A appears on the
display. Then dial the additional
numbers. The phone sen ds these
numbers as tone signals.
the handset on the cradle or press
TALK
to disconnect the call. The
phone automatically resets to the
pulse mode.
on the base to
The handset will not beep during
Note:
a call.
MEMORY DIALING
You can store up to 30 phone numbers
for quick and easy dialing. Each stored
number can be up to 16 digits long.
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Notes:
TONE/PULSE
•If
is set to
PULSE
and you want to use tone di aling
for a memory number, you must
store the tone entry along w ith the
number.
• To keep your accounts secure, we
recommend you do NOT store
your personal access code for
services such as bank-by-phone
in a memory location.
Storing a Number in Memory
1. With the handset’s power on,
MEMORY
press
MEM
and
. The keypad lights
appears on the display.
2. Enter the phone number you want
to store. The number appears on
the display.
Notes:
• The phone does not dial the
number at this point.
• If you enter a wrong digit, pres s
FLASH/DEL
to delete the last
entered digit.
• If you enter more than 16 digits,
the phone buzzes and the display turns off. To dial a number
with more than 16 digits, see
“Chain Dialing.”
Note: While you are storing a
number in memory, if you do not
press any button on the keypad
within about 9 seconds, the keypad light turns off and a buzz
sounds. Yo u must press
again so the keypad lights before
you can store the telephone number.
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MEMORY
3. Press
MEMORY
again.
4. Enter the two-digit memory location number (
01, 02 ..... 30
) where
you want to store the number. The
index number appears, and a long
beep sounds. The phone num ber
is now stored in the memory.
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5. Pull out the memory index card at
the bottom of the base. Write the
person’s or company’s name and
index number on the sheet in pencil (in case you want to change it
later).
6. Repeat Steps 2-5 to store other
telephone numbers.
Notes:
• If you receive a call while you are
storing a number in memory,
press
TALK
to answer the call.
After the call, begin a gain at Step
1 to store the number.
Note: If a buzz sounds, you did not
successfully clear the memory location. Try the process again.
Entering a Pause
in a Memory Number
In some telephone systems, you must
dial an access code (9, for example)
and wait for a second dial tone before
you can dial an outside number. If your
phone is connected to one of these
systems, you might want to enter a
pause at the appropriate point when
you store a phone number in memory.
At the appropriate place in the number,
press
pause.
press
Note: Each
it of memory.
P AUSE
PAUSE
to enter a 2-second
P
appears. For a longer pause,
again.
P AUSE
entry uses one dig-
• To change a phone number stored
in memory, simply store a new
phone number in that location.
• To clear a memory location so no
number is stored there, press
MEMORY
twice, then press the
location number. A long beep
sounds. The phone number is
now cleared from the memory.
Dialing a Stored Number
There are two ways to dial a stored
number.
Method 1
1. Lift the handset from the cradle
TALK
and press
TALK
and
key light.
so the keypad
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2. When you hear a dial tone, press
MEMORY
, then press the number
buttons for the correct memory
location. The stored number
appears on the display, and the
phone dials the stored number.
Method 2
1. Lift the handset from the cradle
and press
TALK
and
2. Press
TALK
key light.
SCROLL
so the keypad
s/t to search for
the desired stored number. The
selected number appears on the
display.
or bank-by-phone), store the s ervice’s
main phone number in one memory location and numbers for additional information in other memory locations.
To chain dial m em ory numbers, follow
these steps.
1. With the handset’s power on,
MEMORY
press
and the memorylocation number for the service’s
main number. The numbers
appear.
2. Wait for the service to answer.
If you use pulse dialing to
Note:
dial the service, be sure you hav e
*
stored a
(tone) entry in the next
memory location used to send the
additional information.
3. Press
MEMORY
and the numbers
for the memory location where the
additional information is stored.
The numbers appear.
4. To disconnect the call, press
so the
TALK
key does not light.
TALK
3. Press
ENTER
. The phone dials the
stored number.
Chain Dialing
When storing numbers for special services (such as alternate long distance
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Testing Stored
Emergency Numbers
If you store an emergency service’s
number (police department, fire department, ambulance) and you want to
test the stored number, make the test
call during the late evening or early
morning to avoid peak demand periods. Remain on the line to explain the
reason for your call.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
We do not expect you to have any
problems with your telephone, but if
you do, the following suggestions
might he lp. If you s till have p roblems,
check other phon es on the sam e line
to see if they work properly. If t hey do
and the problem does not seem to be
with your phone service, take your
phone to your local Radio Shack store
for assistance.
Problem:
Solutions:
•Be sure
• Move handset closer to the base.
• Be sure the phone line cord and
• Be sure the battery is charged.
• Fully extend the base’s antenna
The handset does not work.
POWER
AC adapter are correctly and
securely connected.
vertically.
is se t to ON.
• Keep the handset away from interference sources such as computers, remote control toys, wireless
microphones, wireless alarm systems, wireless intercoms and
room monitors, fluorescent li ghts,
and electrical appliances. If the
interference is severe, turn off the
interfering device.
CH
•Press
channel.
Problem:
creases.
Solutions:
• Fully extend the base’s antenna
vertically.
• Return the handset to the cradle,
and recharge the battery.
• Be sure the an tenna is not t ouching a metal surface.
to switch to another
The handset’s range de-
• Return the handset to the cradle
for 10 seconds, then try again.
Problem:
unusual sounds.
Solution:
other phone on the same line. Hang up
the other phone.
Problem:
Solutions:
• Do not place the base near appli-
• Hang up and redial the number.
Volume drops or you hear
Someone has picked up an-
Call is noisy.
ances or large metal objects.
Problem:
fades.
Solutions:
• Be sure the battery is charged.
• Fully extend the base’s antenna
• Move handset closer to the base.
Receiver sound flutters or
vertically.
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Problem: Can make calls, but telephone does not ring.
Solution:
• Telephone company may be using
unusual ringing methods. Your
telephone is designed for standard straight line bridged ringing.
•Be sure
POWER
is se t to ON.
Problem: Can receive calls, b ut cannot make calls.
Solution:
•Set
TONE/PULSE
correctly for the
type of service you have (see
“Setting the Dialing Mode”).
• Check with the phone company to
see if service is out in your area.
Problem: You cannot answer/ma ke a
call and the handset sounds an error
tone when you lift it from the base or
TA LK
press
.
Solution: The phone might be rece iving interference from a nother RF signal; or, if the handset is away from the
base during a long period of AC power
failure, the phone might loss its access
protection code. Return the handset to
the base for 5 seconds.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your ET-532 10-Channe l Cordless Teleph one with LCD Di splay is an exam ple of
superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for
your phones so you can enjoy it for years.
Keep the phone dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids can
contain minerals that corrode the electronic circuits.
Handle the phone gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and cause the phone to work improperly.
Use and store the phone o nly in n ormal tem perature environm ents.
Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices and
distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the phone away from dust and dirt which can cause premature
wear of parts.
Wipe the phone with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking
CLEANER
new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean your phone.
Modifying or tampering with the phone’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it.
If your phone is not performing as it should, take it to your local Radio Shack store
for assistance. If the trouble is affecting the p hone lines , the ph one c om pany m ight
ask you to disconnect your phone until you have resolved the problem.
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REPLACING THE
BATTERY
If you follow the instructions in “Charging the Battery,” the supplied battery
should last for about a year. When the
battery loses its ability to fully charge,
order a 3. 6 volt, 300 milliam p battery
with a connector that fits the connector
in the battery compartment. You can
order a replacement battery through
your local Radio Shack store.
Install the new battery as described
below, then charge the battery (see
“Charging the Battery”).
1. Slide off the battery compartment
cover and loosen the plas tic strap
securing the battery. Then remove
the old battery.
2. Insert the new ba ttery in the compartment and secure it with the
plastic strap. Then connect the
battery’s plug to the pins inside
the compartment.
Important:
rechargeable nickel cadm ium battery.
At the end of the battery’s useful life, it
must be recycled or disposed of properly. Contact your local, county, or
state hazardous waste management
authorities for information on recycling
or disposal programs in your area.
Some options that m ight be available
are: municipal curb-side collection,
drop off boxes at retailers, recycling
collection centers, and m ail back programs.
Your telephone contains a
THE FCC WANTS YOU
TO KNOW
In the unlikely event that your phone
causes problems on the phone line,
the phone company can temporarily
discontinue your service. If this happens, the phone company at tempts to
notify you in advance. If advance notice is not practical, the phone company notifies you as soon as possible and
advises you of your right to file a com plaint with the FCC.
Also, the phone company can make
changes to its lines, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect
the operation of the phone. The phone
company notifies you of these changes
in advance, so you can take the necessary steps to prevent interruption of
your phone service.
3. Replace the battery compartment
cover.
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Your phone m ight cause TV or radio
interference even when it is operat ing
properly.
To determine whether your phone is
causing the interference, turn off your
phone. If the interference goes away,
your phone is causing the interference.
Try to eliminate the interference by:
• Moving your phone away from the
receiver
• Connecting your phone to an AC
outlet that is on a different electrical circuit from the receiver
• Contacting your local Radio
Shack store for help
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop
using your phone.
LIGHTNING
Your phone has buil t-in protection circuits to reduce the risk of damage from
surges in phone line current. These
protection circuits meet or exceed FCC
requirements. However, lightning striking the phone l ines can damage your
phone.
Lighting damage i s not com m on. Nevertheless, if you li ve an area that has
severe electrical storms, we suggest
that you unplug your phone during
storms to reduce the possibility of
damage.
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RADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTY
This telephone product is warranted against manufacturing defects in material and
workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase from Radio Shack company
owned stores and authorized Radio Shack franchisees and dealers. Within this period
bring your Radio Sha ck sales slip as proof-o f-purchas e date to any Radio S hack
store.
This warranty does not cover damage or failure caused by or attributable to Acts of
God, abuse, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, faulty installation, improper maintenance, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage, or any repairs other than those
provide d by a Ra dio Sh ack Auth orize d Serv ice Faci lity, or tran spor tation co sts. Radio
Shack is not responsible or liable for indirect, special, or consequential damages
arising out of or in con nection with the us e or performa nce of the pr oduct or
other damages with respect to loss of property, loss of revenue or profit, or costs
of removal, instal lat ion or reins ta lla tion.
EXCEPT AS PROVI DED HE REIN, RADI O SHA CK M AK ES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. Some states
do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages and
some states do not allow limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the
aforesaid limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser. There will be
charges rend ered for repair s to the p roduct made a fter th e expira tion o f the af oresaid
one (1) year warranty period.
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RADIO SHACK
A Division of Tandy Corpor ation
Fort Worth, Texa s 76102
7A5Printed in Hong Kong
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