Toshiba 2805-S503 User manual

Satellite®
2800/2805 Series
User’s Guide
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TOSHIBA
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Compact Disk-ReWritable
The computer system you purchased may include a Compact Disk-ReWritable
(CD-RW), one of the most advanced storage technologies available. As with any
new technology, you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the
applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. If you fail to do so, this product
may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage.
TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS (“TOSHIBA”), ITS
AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT
OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR
ERROR FREE. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND
SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO
OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA OR
REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING
FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY THEREOF.
Protection of Stored Data
For your important data, please make periodic back-up copies of all the data
stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible
failures, alteration, or loss of the data. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR
LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF
THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE
DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER
DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. WHEN COPYING OR
TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM
WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR
TRANSFERRED. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE
FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY.

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Critical Applications
The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical applications”.
“Critical applications” means life support systems, medical applications,
connections to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear
facilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to
injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.
ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS
DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE
OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL
APPLICATIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A
CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME
FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE.
Models: Satellite 2800/2805 Series
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 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, it may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio 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.
❖Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
❖Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
❖Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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NOTE: Only peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be
attached to this computer. Operation with non-compliant peripherals or
peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference
to radio and TV reception. Shielded cables must be used between the
external devices and the computer's serial port, parallel port, monitor port,
USB port, PS/2 ®port and microphone jack. Changes or modifications
made to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties
authorized by Toshiba could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
❖This device may not cause harmful interference.
❖This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Contact:
Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
9740 Irvine Blvd.
Irvine, CA 92618-1697
[phone]
Industry Canada Requirement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
FCC Requirements
The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68 and refers to
internal modems.

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Installation
When you are ready to install or use the modem, call your local telephone
company and give them the following information:
❖The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the modem.
❖The FCC registration number of the modem.
❖The ringer equivalence number (REN) of the modem, which is 1.0B.
The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the
USOC RJ11C.
Type of service
Your modem is designed to be used on standard-device telephone lines.
Connection to telephone company-provided coin service (central office
implemented systems) is prohibited. Connection to party lines service is subject
to State tariffs. If you have any questions about your telephone line, such as how
many pieces of equipment you can connect to it, the telephone company will
provide this information upon request.
Telephone Company Procedures
The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can.
In order to do this, it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in
their equipment, operations or procedures. If these changes might affect your
service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone company will give you
notice, in writing, to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain
uninterrupted service.
If Problems Arise
If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly, you should
immediately remove it from your telephone line, as it may cause harm to the
telephone network. If the telephone company notes a problem, they may
temporarily discontinue service. When practical, they will notify you in advance
of this disconnection. If advance notice is not feasible, you will be notified as
soon as possible. When you are notified, you will be given the opportunity to
correct the problem and informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
In the event repairs are ever needed on your modem, they should be performed by
Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of
Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.

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Disconnection
If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its
present line, please call the telephone company and let them know of this change.
Fax Branding
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful to use a
computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax
machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of
each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it
is sent and an identification of the business, other entity or individual sending the
message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business,
other entity or individual.
In order to program this information into your fax modem, you should complete
the setup for your fax software before sending a message.
Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment
1NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This
certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications
network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the
appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The
Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s
satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to
be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The
equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection.
The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions
may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative
designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to
this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the
telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the
equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground
connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water
pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be
particularly important in rural areas.

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Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves,
but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or
electrician, as appropriate.
2The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment’s Ringer
Equivalence Number (REN) and an explanation notice similar to the
following:
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of this device is 0.4.
NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each
terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of
terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination
on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to
the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the
devices does not exceed 5.
3The standard connecting arrangement (telephone jack type) for this
equipment is jack type(s): USOC RJ11C.
CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM/CD-RW
Safety Instructions
The CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive employs a laser
system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction
manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever
require maintenance, contact an authorized service location.
Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those
specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

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Location of the required label
(The following is a sample. Location of the label and manufacturing information
may vary.)
CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS
1 LASER PRODUCT.” To use this model properly, read the instruction manual
carefully and keep it for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this
model, please contact your nearest “AUTHORIZED service station.” To prevent
direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified in the owner’s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Copyright
This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. with all
rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any
form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is
assumed, however, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
©2001 by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
Export Administration Regulation
This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U.S.
Export Administration Regulations, and may be subject to the approval of the
U.S. Department of Commerce prior to export. Any export, directly or indirectly,
in contravention of the U.S. Export Administration Regulations is prohibited.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1

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Notice
The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to any
product specifications, is subject to change without notice.
TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA
INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO
WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY
OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR
PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING.
TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES
INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY
TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS
CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN
THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT SHALL
TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES,
WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE,
ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL
OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE
USE THEREOF.
Trademarks
Satellite, Noteworthy, Fn-esse, SelectServ and AccuPoint are registered
trademarks, SecureSleep, SmartMedia, Ask IRIS Online, and VirtualTech are
trademarks, and InTouch is a service mark of Toshiba America Information
Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation.
i.LINK is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
Easy CD Creator and Direct CD are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc.
CompuServe is registered trademark of America Online, Inc.
WinDVD is a trademark of InterVideo, Inc.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories, Dolby, Dolby Digital
Surround, and Dolby Digital are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
LapLink is a registered trademark of Traveling Software, Inc.
PS/2 and Wake on LAN are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation.

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Microsoft, Windows, MS-DOS, DirectShow, Active Desktop, and DirectX are
registered trademarks, and Windows Media is a trademark of Microsoft
Corporation.
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks, and SpeedStep is a trademark of
Intel Corporation.
Energy Star is a registered trademark of the U. S. Environmental Protection
Agency.
RingCentral is a registered trademark of Ring Zero Systems, Inc.
All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies.
Energy Star Compliance
As an Energy Star®partner, Toshiba has determined that this product is Energy
Star compliant.
Computer Disposal Information
This product contains mercury. Disposal of this material may be regulated due to
environmental considerations. For disposal, reuse or recycling information please
contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at
www.eiae.org.

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Contents
Introduction............................................................................... 21
This guide............................................................................... 21
Safety icons............................................................................ 22
Other icons used............................................................... 23
Other documentation............................................................ 23
Service options...................................................................... 24
Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around ..................................... 25
Making sure you have everything........................................ 25
Front with the display closed................................................ 26
Back........................................................................................ 26
Right side ............................................................................... 28
Left side.................................................................................. 29
Front with the display open .................................................. 31
Keyboard indicator panel.................................................. 33
System indicator panel..................................................... 34
CD/DVD control buttons................................................... 35
CD/DVD/Media Player power switch .............................. 36
Underside............................................................................... 37

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Chapter 2: Getting Started........................................................ 39
Selecting a place to work...................................................... 39
Creating a computer-friendly environment.................... 39
Keeping yourself comfortable.......................................... 40
Precautions ....................................................................... 43
Setting up your computer.................................................... 45
Installing additional memory (optional).......................... 45
Removing a memory module......................................... 50
Connecting a mouse ........................................................ 50
Connecting a printer......................................................... 51
Connecting the AC adapter.............................................. 52
Charging the battery ............................................................. 54
Using the computer for the first time.................................. 55
Opening the display panel................................................ 55
Turning on the power....................................................... 55
Using the AccuPoint II...................................................... 57
Setting up your software.................................................. 58
Registering your computer.............................................. 59
Setting up a printer........................................................... 59
Using a PS/2 mouse with the AccuPoint II.................... 62
Turning off the computer...................................................... 63
Caring for your computer..................................................... 63
Cleaning the computer..................................................... 64
Moving the computer....................................................... 64
Using a computer lock..................................................... 64
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics................................................ 67
Computing tips...................................................................... 67
Using the keyboard............................................................... 69
Character keys .................................................................. 69
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys......................................................... 70
Function keys.................................................................... 70
Windows®special keys.................................................. 70
Overlay keys...................................................................... 71
Starting a program................................................................ 72

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Saving your work .................................................................. 73
Printing your work................................................................. 74
Using diskettes ...................................................................... 75
Inserting and removing diskettes.................................... 75
Caring for diskettes........................................................... 76
Backing up your files............................................................. 76
Copying to a diskette ........................................................ 77
Playing a CD or DVD............................................................. 77
Drive components and control buttons.......................... 78
CD/DVD control buttons................................................... 80
Setting the CD/DVD/Media Player switch to CD/DVD... 81
Setting the CD/DVD/Media Player switch to
Media Player...................................................................... 81
Inserting a disc.................................................................. 81
Playing an audio CD.......................................................... 84
Playing a DVD.................................................................... 85
Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD............................. 85
Removing a disc with the computer on.......................... 85
Removing a disc with the computer off.......................... 86
Caring for CDs and DVDs................................................. 86
Using the DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunction drive ............. 87
Setting up for communications ........................................... 88
Using the modem............................................................. 88
Connecting your computer to a network........................ 89
Turning off the computer...................................................... 90
Shut down command....................................................... 90
Hibernation command...................................................... 90
Standby command........................................................... 91
Using Shut down .............................................................. 92
Using Hibernation ............................................................. 94
Using Standby................................................................... 96

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Chapter 4: Mobile Computing.................................................. 99
Toshiba’s energy-saver design............................................. 99
Running the computer on battery power ......................... 100
Using additional battery packs ...................................... 100
Battery safety precautions ............................................. 100
Maximizing battery life ................................................... 101
Charging batteries............................................................... 101
Charging the main battery ............................................. 102
Charging the RTC battery............................................... 102
Monitoring battery power................................................... 103
Determining remaining battery power.......................... 103
Conserving battery power.............................................. 104
What to do when the battery runs low ......................... 105
Setting battery alarms.................................................... 105
Changing the main battery................................................. 106
Removing the battery from the computer.................... 106
Removing the battery from the battery cover.............. 108
Inserting a charged battery............................................ 108
Disposing of used batteries safely..................................... 109
Traveling tips........................................................................ 110
Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows ®Millennium Edition
Operating System ................................................................... 111
Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop....................................... 112
Finding your way around the desktop .......................... 112
Windows®Millennium Edition file system.................. 116
Lesson 2: Using the AccuPoint II...................................... 116
Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet.............................. 119
Exploring the Web Tutorial............................................. 120
Lesson 4: Creating a new document................................. 122
Lesson 5: Creating a new folder........................................ 123

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Lesson 6: Starting programs ............................................. 124
Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows. 127
Using the taskbar............................................................ 128
Minimizing and maximizing windows .......................... 128
Resizing and moving windows...................................... 129
Lesson 8: Closing programs.............................................. 130
Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts............................................. 131
Creating a shortcut to the Calculator............................. 131
Creating a shortcut to the Character Map..................... 132
Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver............................. 134
Lesson 11: Setting the date and time................................ 136
Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop............. 137
Lesson 13: Using System Restore.................................... 139
Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?............................... 140
Windows®Millennium Edition Help............................. 140
Using the online tours and tutorials .............................. 142
Lesson 15: Turning off your computer.............................. 143
Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options........................................ 145
Windows®Millennium Edition special features............... 145
Personalizing your desktop................................................ 146
Customizing the taskbar................................................. 146
Bringing the world to your desktop............................... 147
Changing desktop and browsing style.......................... 148
Personalizing individual windows ................................. 151
Adding a background to a window ............................... 152
Customizing window toolbars....................................... 152
Displaying information about each folder..................... 154
Using your computer at the office ..................................... 155
Exchanging data with another computer.......................... 156
Transferring files.............................................................. 156
Getting help transferring files......................................... 156
Sending a fax................................................................... 157
An overview of using the Internet...................................... 157
The Internet...................................................................... 157

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The World Wide Web..................................................... 158
Internet Service Providers ............................................. 158
Connecting to the Internet ............................................. 158
Surfing the Internet......................................................... 159
Internet features.............................................................. 160
Uploading and downloading files from the Internet.... 160
Toshiba’s online resources................................................. 161
Exploring video features..................................................... 161
Viewing presentations or DVD movies on
your television................................................................. 161
Transferring and editing video data............................... 162
Playing DVDs.................................................................. 163
Exploring audio features..................................................... 164
Recording sounds.......................................................... 164
Using a microphone....................................................... 164
Adjusting recording quality............................................ 165
Using external speakers or headphones...................... 166
Using PC Cards................................................................... 167
PC Card supporting software ........................................ 167
Inserting PC Cards.......................................................... 168
Removing PC Cards....................................................... 169
Hot swapping.................................................................. 170
Using SmartMedia cards.................................................... 170
Inserting a SmartMedia card......................................... 171
Removing a SmartMedia card ...................................... 171
Emulating a full-size keyboard........................................... 171
Determining the COM port................................................. 172
Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities..................................................... 173
Fn-esse................................................................................. 173
Starting Fn-esse.............................................................. 174
Assigning a key to a program or document................. 175
Viewing existing key assignments................................ 177

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Changing or removing existing key assignments........ 177
Toshiba Hardware Setup .................................................... 177
Setting the CPU Frequency Mode................................. 179
Power Saver......................................................................... 180
Chapter 8: WinDVD 2000....................................................... 181
Playing DVDs....................................................................... 181
Using the WinDVD toolbar............................................. 183
Using the WinDVD status bar........................................ 183
Using the WinDVD control panel................................... 184
Using the control panel playback buttons .................... 185
Maximizing the video window....................................... 187
Using playlists...................................................................... 188
Creating playlists............................................................. 188
Loading and playing playlists......................................... 190
Resuming normal playback after using playlists......... 190
Customizing WinDVD......................................................... 190
Setting general properties.............................................. 191
Setting audio properties................................................. 192
Setting display properties............................................... 194
Customizing the control panel....................................... 195
Using WinDVD advanced features .................................... 195
Zooming in ...................................................................... 200
Panning............................................................................ 201
Zooming out.................................................................... 201
Adjusting the color balance............................................ 201
Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD................. 202
Getting help.......................................................................... 202
Exiting WinDVD................................................................... 202
.............................................................................................. 202
Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong .................................. 203
Problems that are easy to fix.............................................. 203
Problems when you turn on the computer....................... 205

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The Windows ®Millennium Edition operating system
is not working...................................................................... 206
Using Startup options to fix problems.......................... 207
Internet problems........................................................... 210
The Windows®Millennium Edition operating system
can help you.................................................................... 211
Resolving a hardware conflict............................................ 212
A plan of action ............................................................... 212
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own.................. 212
Fixing a problem with Device Manager ........................ 214
Memory card problems................................................. 216
Power and the batteries ................................................. 216
Keyboard problems........................................................ 218
AccuPoint II problems.................................................... 219
Display problems............................................................ 220
Disk drive problems ....................................................... 222
DVD-ROM drive problems ............................................ 224
Sound system problems ............................................... 232
PC Card problems .......................................................... 232
Printer problems............................................................. 236
Modem problems........................................................... 237
Develop good computing habits ....................................... 238
Using VirtualTech................................................................ 239
If you need further assistance............................................ 240
Before you call................................................................. 240
Contacting Toshiba......................................................... 241
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites ..................................... 242
Toshiba's worldwide offices............................................... 242
Appendix A: Hot Keys............................................................. 247
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors.................................. 251
Appendix C: Video Modes...................................................... 253
Glossary................................................................................... 257

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Index......................................................................................... 271

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