How do I delete / wipe out my iPhone contact list?

That's about it... after subscribing to MobileMe and syncing my contacts, I now have 3 of every contact. I cleaned up my contacts on Apple Mail and Entourage, and would like to delete what I have on my iPhone and start over.
Can this be done or do I have to delete them one at a time?
Thanks!
Sheila

Go to Settings -> Mail, Contacts, Calendars -> Accounts -> Mobile Me and select contacts OFF.
Connect to iTunes, go to the info pane and uncheck contacts. Sync your phone.
Then go back MobileMe accounts setting and turn Contacts ON.
Don't check Contacts in the Info pane unless you want duplicates again.

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