Acer Z630 User Manual

Acer Z630 Manual

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    Liquid Z630 User's Manual
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    for warranty service. For more information, please visit the AcerCloud website: www.acer.com/byoc-start Important This manual contains proprietary your device. Acer Group shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual. Acer Liquid Z630 Duo Smartphone Model
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    5 Getting to know your smartphone 5 Views 5 Charging the battery 6 Installing a SIM or microSD card 7 SIM card lock browser 35 Setting up Email 36 Google services 36 Setting up your Google email 36 photo 46 Shooting a video 46 Supported formats 46 Viewing photos and videos 46
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    59 Managing your SIM cards 60 SIM Management 60 Appendix 63 FAQ and troubleshooting 63 Other sources of help 65 Warnings and precautions 66 Medical devices 67 Vehicles connector 71 Connectivity 72 Camera 72 Expansion 72 Battery 72 Dimensions 72 End User License Agreement 73
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    . Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Your new Acer smartphone • USB cable • AC adapter • Headset Note In-box content varies depending on country and region. Getting to know your smartphone Views
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    for taking high-resolution images. 10 Flash LED flash for camera. 11 Handsfree speaker Emits audio from your smartphone; suitable for handsfree use. Charging the battery For initial use, you need to charge your smartphone for eight hours. After that you can recharge the
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    Setting up - 7 Connect the AC adapter cord to the micro USB connector on your smartphone. Installing a SIM or microSD card To take full advantage of your smartphone's telephony capabilities, you must install a SIM card. Your new smartphone has multiple SIM card holders; install any combination of
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    8 - Setting up 2. Insert your fingernail into the notch located at the bottom of the phone and remove the cover as illustrated. . 3. Insert the SIM or microSD card as shown. microSD card Micro SIM 1 Micro SIM 2 (optional) Note: Your smartphone may be equipped with one or two SIM slots depending
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    Setting up - 9 4. Align the gold-colored connectors on the battery with the connectors at the top of the battery compartment and insert the battery. 5. Replace the cover by aligning the tabs on the cover into the slots on the phone. Gently press the cover until it snaps in place.
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    10 - Setting up SIM card lock Your smartphone may come with a SIM card lock, i.e., you will only be able to use the SIM card provided by your network operator. To cancel the SIM lock, contact your network provider.
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    button until the screen turns on. You will then be asked to configure some settings before you can use your smartphone. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup. Sign in to or create a Google account If you have internet access, your smartphone allows you to synchronize information with
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    you will not use your smartphone for a while, briefly press the power button to lock access. This saves battery power and ensures your smartphone does not unintentionally use any services. Your smartphone will lock automatically if it is not used for one minute (depending on your settings). Waking
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    Using your smartphone - 13 Back Tap this button to go to the previous page, or to go up one level in a menu. Home Tap this button to go directly to the Home screen. Tap and hold this button, then drag your finger to the Google balloon that appears to open Google Now (if available) or Search. Menu
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    14 - Using your smartphone Onscreen keyboards Note The keyboard layout varies slightly, depending on the application and information that is required. Google keyboard This is a standard onscreen QWERTY keyboard that allows you to enter text. Tap and hold a key with numbers at the top to select
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    Using your smartphone - 15 Changing the text input method To change the input method, in the Application menu tap Settings > Language & input > Current keyboard and then select your preferred input method. Predictive text Android keyboard provides predictive text input for the browser. As you tap
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    16 - Using your smartphone At the bottom of the screen is the application dock which displays default apps. Tap an icon to open the app. Tap the Application menu icon in the middle of the application dock to view your apps. To change apps, see Changing application dock icons on page 19. Search To
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    Using your smartphone - 17 To add a new page to the extended Home screen, tap and drag an icon or widget to the right edge of the last page on the right, and drop it onto the new page that is automatically created. Personalizing the Home screen You may personalize your Home screen by adding or
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    18 - Using your smartphone Widgets are small apps that display constantly-updated information or quick shortcuts to apps or special functions. To move an app or widget to the Home screen, tap and hold an item until
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    Using your smartphone - 19 This will create an Unnamed Folder. Tap the folder icon and then tap the name of the folder to rename it. To delete an app shortcut from a folder, tap on the folder icon to display the apps inside and then tap and hold the app icon that you want to remove. Drag and drop
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    icons are shown at the top of the screen. The top-right area displays a variety of status information, such as Wi-Fi connectivity, signal strength, battery status, and time. The top-left area displays event icons, such as a new message.
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    the Home screen, then start the new app. Tap the Menu button to quickly navigate back and forth between previously-opened apps. Note To extend battery life, it is better to close an app when you've finished using it. Do this by either pressing the Back key until it closes
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    22 - Managing contacts MANAGING CONTACTS Managing your contacts Your smartphone features an address book that allows you to save contacts to either the internal memory or onto your SIM card. Tap the Contacts app from the Application menu or tap CONTACTS from the Dialer to view your contacts. If
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    Managing contacts - 23 To create a contact, first choose where you want to store the contact's information. You will then be asked to enter the contact's information, such as name, address, and phone number. You may scroll down the page and tap ADD ANOTHER FIELD to add things such as: • IM addresses
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    network: You are unable to make a call. Connected to the network: You may make a call. Airplane mode: Wireless connectivity disconnected (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular services). Please disable airplane mode before trying to make a call.
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    Making a call Making calls - 25 Note If you have multiple SIMs inserted in the smartphone, you will be asked which SIM to use before the call is connected. To select a SIM, just tap the name of the carrier. 1. From the Home screen tap Phone > to open the onscreen number pad. 2. Enter the
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    26 - Making calls 3. On your smartphone's lock screen. Tap the notification and slide to the left or right to display the missed call details. Making a call to one of your contacts Calling a contact from the Contacts tab 1. Tap the CONTACTS tab to view your contacts. 2. Tap on a contact to view the
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    Making calls - 27 screen. Once placed, you will be able to select a contact to associate with that particular widget on your Home screen. Answering or declining a call When you have an incoming call and the screen is locked, the number will be shown on the screen. To accept or decline the call, tap
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    28 - Making calls Ending a call To end a call, tap from the voice call screen. Voice call options Icon Description Speakerphone. Mute a call. Access the keypad while a call is in progress. Place the call on hold. Add a second call. Saving a dialed number to contacts You can save a number you
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    INTERNET CALLING Internet calling - 29 You can place and receive internet calls over a wireless network. Adding an internet calling account From the Home screen, tap Phone. If open, tap the Back button to close the onscreen number pad. Tap the settings > Phone account settings. then Settings >
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    "connect" to any of your Android contacts who also have that service. Any connected services will be listed under "connections" in the contact's profile. Calling using internet calling requires that your service provider supports it, and may incur additional charges. Please contact your
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    MESSAGING Messaging - 31 This chapter shows you how to set up and use the Messaging functions of your smartphone. All SMS and MMS messages are accessed via Messaging. Messaging automatically arranges received and sent messages into threads. To access Messaging, open the Application menu >
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    32 - Messaging 3. Enter your message in the text box labeled Type message. Note Text messages may be up to 160 characters long. If your message is longer than 160 characters, it will be sent as multiple linked messages. Most phones will automatically join the linked messages to present the
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    up the profile for you based on information retrieved from your provider. Ask your network provider for the necessary information if you need to manually set up the MMS profile. Receiving multimedia messages When a new multimedia message arrives, a message icon appears at the top of the screen and
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    34 - Messaging 4. To reply to the message, enter your text in the text box labeled Type message and tap the Send icon. Simple text replies will be sent as SMS messages. If you wish to attach a file, tap . You will be presented with a menu of options. 5. When you have finished composing the message,
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    GOING ONLINE Going online - 35 Browsing the internet In order to browse the internet with your smartphone, you must be connected to a data or wireless network. Using the browser To start browsing tap Browser from the application dock. To open a new website, tap the address box at the top of the
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    tap Email to start setting up your email account. If necessary, enter your email address and tap MANUAL SETUP to enter the parameters manually. Tap Next to finish the setup process. Google services Note Apps may not be available in all countries and regions. You must activate a Google account before
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    Going online - 37 Composing an email 1. Make sure your smartphone is connected to a data or Wi-Fi connection. 2. From the Application menu tap Gmail. 3. Tap . 4. Enter the recipient's email address, the subject and message. 5. When you are finished composing your message, tap . Voice search With
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    with Play Store, see FAQ and troubleshooting on page 63. Tap Play Store also browse for and purchase movies, books, magazines, or music. Updates may add new categories or change how to navigate Google Play at . You will be told which services the app requires access in order to function correctly (e.g. contact information
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    Going online - 39 You may keep track of the download progress from both the app's page and the notification area. Important Some apps may require payment before you can download them. You will need to have a Google Wallet account in order to pay for these apps, or a credit card number associated
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    . Here you can see a list of your contacts connected to Google Hangouts services. Tap on a contact to open a chat session. After you have connected time traffic condition and navigate by using spoken, turn-by-turn driving instructions. Also, view where your friends are, places of interest, and
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    USING THE CAMERA Using the Camera - 41 Your smartphone features a digital camera mounted on the front and rear. This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your smartphone. To activate the camera, open the Application menu and tap Camera. Camera/camcorder
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    42 - Using the Camera Tap the Camcorder button and the camcorder immediately begins filming. While filming, you are unable to access camera/camcorder settings; however, you can still take pictures with the Shutter button. Flash Time elapsed Zoom Last picture / video taken Stop recording Pause
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    Mode Selector Tap the Mode selector icon to open the list of modes you can choose from. Tap the icons along the top to select different items. Using the Camera - 43 Camera Capture mode: Select a capture mode. Normal Panorama Bright Magic Picture with Sound Presentation HDR Beautification Smile
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    44 - Using the Camera Camcorder The camcorder's scene mode changes depending on the record mode setting (see table below). Record mode: Normal Time lapse Scene mode: Off Night Effect: None Sepia Aqua Mono Negative White balance Compensate for different lighting environments. Auto Day
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    Settings menus Using the Camera - 45 Note Some of the following settings are not available for the front camera. Tap the Settings icon to open the Settings menu. Photo You may adjust the following: • Set the Resolution and aspect ratio. • Set the ISO value. • Set the default Favorite shot mode. •
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    Voice Control on or off. • Choose to Reset to default camera settings. Taking a photo 1. Tap the Pause or Stop recording buttons. Supported formats Note To see supported image, video, and audio formats, can share the file directly using various services. Services vary depending on the file type. You
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    Using the Camera - 47 Geotagging Geotagging allows you to store the location where a photo or video was taken right in the photo or video itself. For the geotag to display, pictures must be taken with GPS Location info turned on.
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    . Press and hold the power button until you see the shut down menu, then tap Restart. Open the rear cover, then remove and replace the battery. Press the power button to restart the phone.
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    Adjusting settings Advanced settings - 49 Activating or deactivating connections Open the Application menu and tap Settings to manage your connection settings. Item Wi-Fi Bluetooth SIM cards Data usage Call settings More... Description Turn the Wi-Fi function on or off. Turn the Bluetooth
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    mode, the option to turn Bluetooth on will be disabled. Please refer to Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode on page 48 for instructions on turning Airplane mode on or off. Adjusting Bluetooth settings You can use Bluetooth to exchange information between your smartphone and other mobile
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    select a network. This may be a good idea when roaming. Note When you are traveling, manually selecting a network may help to reduce your roaming charges. Check with your home service provider for the network offering the most competitive rates at your destination. 1. Open the Application menu
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    . Note Contact your service provider should you have any problems obtaining voice mail and the text message service center numbers. Data usage text message center numbers. You can also view and modify these settings manually through the Call settings screen. From the Home screen, tap Phone, then
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    Advanced settings - 53 Item Default notification ringtone Other sounds Description Set your smartphone's default notification ringtone. Enable or disable Dial pad tones, Screen locking sounds, Touch sounds and Vibrate on touch. Adjusting the volume Adjust the volume of your smartphone using the
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    54 - Advanced settings Setting alarms There are two predefined alarms on your smartphone by default. Tap Clock in the Application menu, and then tap to edit alarm settings. You may: • Turn the alarm on or off. • Set the alarm time. • Set which days to repeat the alarm. • Set a ringtone. • Enable or
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    the onscreen instructions. Google Sync In Google, you can set synchronization for Google services. In your Google account's synchornization settings menu, tap the checkmark next to the item you would like to have auto-sync. Tap again to uncheck any for manual synchronization. To manually
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    56 - Advanced settings FM radio The FM radio allows you to listen to your favorite stations while on the move. Headphones must be inserted to the 3.5 mm jack as the cable functions as an antenna. You can access the radio by tapping FM Radio from the Application menu. Tap the back icon to turn the
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    on your smartphone and any programs you installed. If your smartphone is responding to screen input, then open Settings from the Application menu. Tap Backup & reset > Factory data reset > RESET PHONE and then ERASE EVERYTHING to format your smartphone.
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    /3G/4G/EDGE connection on your smartphone, obtain the access point name and settings (including username and password if required) from your wireless service provider. 1. Open the Application menu and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks > Access Point Names, and select an operator. 2. Tap the Menu
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    features a memory expansion slot that accepts a microSD card to expand memory and storage capacity. Please refer to Installing a SIM or microSD card on page 7 for instructions on installing a microSD card.
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    60 - Managing your SIM cards MANAGING YOUR SIM CARDS Note This chapter is for models with more than one SIM card. SIM Management Open the Application menu and tap Settings > SIM cards. From this screen, you can: 1. Enable or disable each SIM. 2. Tap the SIM name to configure each SIM's name and
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    Managing your SIM cards - 61 Selecting which SIM to use when making a call If you have set Calls to Always ask, you will be asked which SIM to use each time you make call. Enter the number, then tap . A dialog opens; tap the SIM to use and the call will be connected. Selecting which SIM to use when
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    62 - Managing your SIM cards Identifying calls Whenever you receive a call, the caller's number will be shown. You will also be shown the name of the SIM receiving the call. In the call log, the name of the SIM will be shown beneath the number of the call -- whether the call was missed, answered or
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    APPENDIX Appendix - 63 FAQ and troubleshooting This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the I view my picture files? You may be trying to view an image that is not supported. See Multimedia on page 71. Why can't I view my video files? You may be trying to view a
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    Settings > Date & time > Automatic date & time set to off. 3. Manually adjust the time and date then try to reconnect to the Play Store ( and other hardware and software information. The battery power may be depleted. Recharge the device. See Charging the battery on page 6 for more information. To
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    a certain number of wrong entries, you will be presented with an option to reset your pattern. Tap Unlock pattern I forgot my unlock pattern. Forgot pattern? and on Up-to-date information regarding your smartphone Service enquiries Refer to ... www.acer.com mobile.acer.com www.acer.com/support
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    vibrating environment which may cause a short circuit or damage, and even a risk of explosion from the battery pack. Protecting your hearing To protect your hearing, follow these instructions. • Increase the volume gradually until you can hear clearly and comfortably. • Do not increase the volume
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    , this device requires a good quality connection to the network. In some cases, transmission of data files or messages may be delayed until such a connection is available. Ensure that the above separation distance instructions are followed until the transmission is completed. Parts of the device are
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    with some hearing aids. If interference occurs, consult your service provider. Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you would normally be
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    certain features are in use, you may first need to turn those features off before you can make an emergency call. Consult this guide or your service provider for more information. When making an emergency call, give all the necessary information as accurately as possible. Your wireless device may be
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    70 - Warnings and precautions 3. DO be careful not to drop your smartphone or subject it to any strong impact. Do not place your smartphone in your back pocket. 4. DO NOT expose your smartphone to extreme temperatures. For example, do not leave your smartphone on the dashboard of a car on a hot day
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    eMMC + RAM 1 GB • ROM 16 GB + RAM 2 GB • Android operating system Display • 5.5" TFT LCD, capacitive touchscreen • 1280 x 720 resolution Multimedia Formats supported: Type Image Audio playback Ringtone Video recording Video playback Formats JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP MP3, AMR, AAC LC, AAC+, eAAC+, Vorbis
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    focus, with LED flash) • 8 MP front camera (fixed focus) Expansion • microSD memory card slot (up to 32 GB) Battery • 4000 mAh Lithium-ion battery Note Length of battery operation will depend on power consumption which is based on system resource use. For example, constantly using the backlight or
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    for your personal use; and 6. Sublicense or otherwise make the Software available to third parties, except that you may, after prior written notification to Acer, transfer the Software as a whole to a third party so long as you do not retain any copies of the Software and such third party accepts
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    laws or regulations of the United States. SUPPORT SERVICES Acer is not obligated to provide technical or other support for the Software. ACER LIVE UPDATE Certain of the software contains elements that enable the use of the Acer Live Update service, which allows for updates for such software to be
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    You may not use the Third Party Software in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the services provided by Acer's licensors or suppliers hereunder ("Third Party Services"). Furthermore, you may not use the Third Party Software in any manner that could interfere with any other
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    End User License Agreement Privacy policy During registration you will be asked to submit some information to Acer. Please refer to Acer's privacy policy at www.acer.com or your local Acer website. TRADEMARK INFORMATION DTS Studio Sound For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under
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