Samsung SMJ3119 Users Manual

SM-J3119

User

Manual

English

. 04/2016. Rev.1.0

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able of Contents

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4 Read me first

5 Pack

Devic

SIM or USIM card

16 Memor

Tur

Home screen

26 Lock scr

Notification panel

28 Ent

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Opening apps

30 Devic

age contents

e layout

ttery

y card

ning the device on and off

ouchscreen

een

ering text

een capture

e and data management

48 G

52 M

57 C

60 I

allery

Smart M

S Planner

usic

ideo

Voic

My F

emo

Clock

alculator

adio

Theme S

ettings

ntroduction

WLAN

anager

e Recorder

iles

tore

pplications

33 Installing or uninstalling apps

34 P

40 Internet

42 C

hone

ontacts

essages

amera

62 Bluet

Air

WLAN hotspot and tether

Data usage

65 SIM card manager

66 Mobile net

Mor

Sounds and notifica

Displa

ooth

plane mode

e connection settings

ing

works

tions

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68 A

71 Ba

73 About devic

pplications

allpaper

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rivacy

ccessibility

ccounts

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Language and input

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User manual

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74 T

roubleshooting

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ead me first

lease read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.

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escriptions are based on the device’s default settings.

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ome content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider,

model specifications, or device’s software.

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ontent (high quality content) that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the overall performance of the device. Apps related to the content may not work properly depending on the device’s specifications and the environment that it is used in.

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amsung is not liable for performance issues caused by apps supplied by providers other

than Samsung.

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amsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software. Attempting to customise the operating system may cause the device or apps to work improperly.

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oftware, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Users are entirely responsible for illegal use of media.

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ou may incur additional charges for data services, such as messaging, uploading and

Y downloading, auto-syncing, or using location services depending on your data plan. For large data transfers, it is recommended to use the Wi-Fi feature.

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efault apps that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be

D supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an app provided with the device, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed apps, contact service providers.

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odifying the device’s operating system or installing softwares from unofficial sources may result in device malfunctions and data corruption or loss. These actions are violations of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty.

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nstructional icons

arning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others

aution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment

e: notes, usage tips, or additional information

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ackage contents

Check the product box for the following items:

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uick start guide

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T depending on the region or service provider.

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T with other devices.

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Y sure they are compatible with the device before purchase.

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U the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty.

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A manufacturing companies. For more information about available accessories, refer to the Samsung website.

he items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary

he supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible

ou can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make

se only Samsung-approved accessories. Using unapproved accessories may cause

vailability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on

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vice layout

ultipurpose jack

Touchscreen

Home key

Headset jack

Speaker

ront camera

Proximity sensor

ower key

Recents key

Flash

Back cover

Back key

icrophone

ear camera

oud speaker

Volume key

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o not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause

connectivity problems or drain the battery.

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Using a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction.

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o not allow water to contact the touchscreen. The touchscreen may malfunction

D in humid conditions or when exposed to water.

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y Function

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ress and hold to turn the device on or off.

ress to turn on or lock the screen.

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Home

ack

olume

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ap to open the list of recent apps.

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ress to turn on the screen while the screen is locked.

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ress to return to the Home screen.

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ap to return to the previous screen.

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ress to adjust the device volume.

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attery

nstalling the battery

emove the back cover.

e careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover.

o not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.

nsert the battery with the battery’s gold-coloured contacts properly aligned with the

device’s contacts.

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eplace the back cover.

emoving the battery

emove the back cover.

ull out the battery.

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harging the battery

ge the battery before using it for the first time or when it has been unused for extended

Char periods.

se only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or

cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.

onnect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor and then plug the end of the USB cable

into the multipurpose jack.

onnecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any

damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.

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lug the USB power adaptor into an electric socket.

fter fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger

from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.

Do not remove the battery before removing the charger. This may damage the device.

o save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power. The charger should remain close to the electric socket and easily accessible while charging.

Viewing the remaining charging time

While charging, open the Home screen and tap

he actual charging time may vary depending on the status of your device and the

T charging conditions. The remaining charging time may not be displayed when you charge the device in very cold or very hot conditions.

educing the battery consumption

our device provides various options that help you conserve battery power.

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Optimise the devic

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hen you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power key.

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ctivate power saving mode.

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Close unnecessary apps.

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eactivate the Bluetooth feature when not in use.

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eactivate the Wi-Fi feature when not in use.

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eactivate auto-syncing of apps.

e using the Smart manager.

Apps

→

Settings

→

Battery

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ecrease the backlight time.

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ecrease the screen brightness.

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attery charging tips and precautions

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hen the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty.

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f the battery is completely discharged, the device cannot be turned on immediately

I when the charger is connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device.

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If you use multiple apps at once, network apps, or apps that need a connection to another device, the battery will drain quickly. To avoid disconnecting from the network or losing power during a data transfer, always use these apps after fully charging the battery.

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sing a power source other than the charger, such as a computer, may result in a slower

charging speed due to a lower electric current.

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he device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the

battery.

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f the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touchscreen may not

function. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device.

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While charging, the device and the charger may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the device’s lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may stop charging.

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f the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung

Service Centre.

ower saving mode

ave the battery power by limiting the device’s functions.

On the Home screen, tap the switch to activate it.

To automatically activate power saving mode when the remaining battery power reaches the preset level, tap

tart power saving

pps

→

ettings

and selec

→

attery

t an option.

→

ower saving mode

, and then tap

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Ultr

U performs the following:

On the Home screen, tap then tap the switch to activate it.

To deactivate ultra power saving mode, tap

a power saving mode

se this mode to extend the device’s battery power. In ultra power saving mode, the device

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estricts the available apps to essential and selected apps only.

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eactivates the mobile data connection when the screen turns off.

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eactivates the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features.

→

pps

he usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs

T out. Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions.

ettings

→

attery

→

Ultr

a power saving mode

urn off Ultra power saving mode

, and

SIM or USIM car

nstalling the SIM or USIM card

nsert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider.

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Only micr

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n some areas, data transfer speeds may be slower if two SIM cards are inserted in

I the device than when one SIM card is inserted.

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ome LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider. For

S more information about service availability, contact your service provider.

oSIM cards work with the device.

emove the back cover and battery.

Except for CDMA

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nsert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.

Insert the primary SIM or USIM card into SIM card slot 1 (

) and the sec

ondary SIM or

USIM card into SIM card slot 2 (

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o not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. If a memory card happens to

D be lodged in the SIM card slot, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card.

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se caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not

U responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards.

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eplace the battery and back cover.

emoving the SIM or USIM card

emove the back cover and battery.

ull out the SIM or USIM card.

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sing dual SIM or USIM cards

f you insert two SIM or USIM cards, you can have two phone numbers or service providers for

I a single device.

ctivating SIM or USIM cards

On the Home scr and tap the switch to activate it.

f both cards are activated, you can receive calls and messages on each card. However, if you are on a call using one card, the other card cannot be used to receive new calls. These situations apply to voice calls only. Data calls or video calls may perform differently.

hanging the display name and icon of SIM or USIM cards

On the Home screen, tap and tap

Name

een, tap

Icon. S

pps

Apps

et a display name and icon for each card.

→

Settings

ettings

→

SIM car

→

SIM card manager

d manager

elect a SIM or USIM card

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. Select a SIM or USIM card,

Switching between cards

hen two SIM or USIM cards are activated, card selection icons appear on the dashboard of

W the notification panel. Open the notification panel and then select a card.

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emory card

nstalling a memory card

our device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 128 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device.

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ome memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the data stored in it.

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se caution to insert the memory card right-side up.

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he device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards. When

T inserting a card formatted in a different file system, the device asks to reformat the memory card.

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requent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards.

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hen inserting a memory card into the device, the memory card’s file directory

y Files

appears in the

emove the back cover.

nsert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.

→

SD card f

older.

eplace the back cover.

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emoving the memory card

efore removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal.

On the Home screen, tap

Remove the back cover.

ull out the memory card.

eplace the back cover.

Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the memory card or device. Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data.

ormatting the memory card

A memor memory card on the device.

y card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the

pps

→

ettings

→

torage

→

Unmoun

t SD card

→

On the Home screen, tap

CARD

When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset, follow the onscreen instructions to set up your device.

To turn off the device, press and hold the Power key, and then tap

→

efore formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all important data stored in the memory card. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions.

urning the device on and off

ress and hold the Power key for a few seconds to turn on the device.

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f your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Power key and the

Volume key down simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it.

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ettings

→

torage

→

ormat SD card

ower off

→

FORM

AT SD

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ollow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas

where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.

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ouchscreen

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o not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices.

Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction.

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o avoid damaging the touchscreen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply

excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.

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he device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which

T are outside of the touch input area.

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t is recommended to use fingers when you use the touchscreen.

apping

o open an app, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a character

using the keyboard on the screen, tap it with your finger.

apping and holding

ap and hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options.

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ragging

o move an item, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position.

Double

ouble-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in. Double-tap again to return.

-tapping

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wiping

wipe to the left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to view other panels. Swipe

S upwards or downwards to scroll through a webpage or a list of items, such as contacts.

eading and pinching

Spr

ead two fingers apart on a webpage or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.

Spr

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Home scr

he Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays

widgets, shortcuts to apps, and more.

To view other panels, swipe to the left or right.

een

n app

Screen indicators

Favourite apps

Home scr

On the Home scr the available options. Customise the Home screen by adding, deleting, or rearranging Home screen panels. You can also set the Home screen wallpaper, add widgets to the Home screen, and more.

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app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen.

een options

allpapers

idgets

: A

een, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access

: Change the w

dd widgets to the Home screen. Widgets are small apps that launch specific

allpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen.

Apps screen icon

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hemes

and wallpapers, will change depending on the selected theme.

: Change the devic

e’s theme. Visual elements of interface, such as colours, icons,

Adding items

Tap and hold an app or a folder from the Apps screen, and then drag it to the Home screen.

To add widgets, tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen, tap widget, and then drag it to the Home screen.

oving and removing an item

ap and hold an item on the Home screen, and then drag it to a new location.

To move the item to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.

You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at the bottom of the Home screen.

To remove an item, tap and hold the item. Then, drag it to

emove at the top of the screen.

idgets

, tap and hold a

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reating folders

On the Home scr

op the app when a folder frame appears around the apps.

A new folder containing the selected apps will be created.

een, tap and hold an app, and then drag it over another app.

ap Enter folder name

To add more apps to the folder, tap and hold another app, and then drag it to the folder.

anaging panels

On the Home scr

To add a panel, swipe to the left, and then tap

o move a panel, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.

To remove a panel, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to the screen.

To set a panel as the main Home screen, tap

een, tap and hold an empty area to add, move, or remove a panel.

and en

ter a folder name.

emove at the top of

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pps screen

he Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps.

On the Home screen, tap left or right.

oving items

On the Apps screen, tap

To move the item to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.

reating folders

On the A

ap and hold an app, and then drag it over another app.

op the app when a folder frame appears around the apps.

A new folder containing the selected apps will be created.

pps screen, tap

pps to open the Apps screen. To view other panels, swipe to the

EDIT

. Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location.

EDIT

ap Enter folder name

To add more apps to the folder, tap and hold another app, and then drag it to the folder.

and en

ter a folder name.

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ndicator icons

ndicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table

I below are most common.

he status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps. To display the

status bar, drag down from the top of the screen.

on Meaning

No sig

Sig

GPRS net

EDGE net

HSDPA network connected

HSP

LTE network connected (LTE-enabled models)

Wi-Fi connected

Bluet

GPS ac

nal

nal strength

urrently accessing SIM or USIM card

oaming (outside of normal service area)

work connected

TS network connected

A+ network connected

ooth feature activated

tivated

all in progress

issed call

New text or multimedia message

larm activated

ute mode activated

ibration mode activated

light mode activated

ror occurred or caution required

ttery power level

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