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HP iPAQ Additional Product Information Learning the Basics Viewing the Operating System Information Adjusting the Volume Changing Power Management Settings Dimming or Adjusting the Brightness of the Backlight Charging the Battery Manually Checking the Battery Charge Level Adding a Custom Background Image...
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Synchronizing Copying (or Transferring) Files Wireless Synchronization Cost Saving Tips Calendar Accessing Calendar Changing the Display of the Work Week Scheduling an Appointment Editing an Appointment Setting a Default Reminder for All New Appointments Contacts Accessing Contacts Creating a Contact Changing Contact Information Copying a Contact Working with the Contact List...
Messaging Setting up an E-mail Account Changing E-mail Download Options Downloading Messages and Attachments Replying to or Forwarding a Message Adding an Attachment to a Message Installing an Online Address Book Managing Folders Deleting All Messages and Folders Expansion Cards Using Expansion Cards Installing an Expansion Card Removing an Expansion Card...
Connecting to the Internet Connecting to My Work Network Ending a Connection Advanced Network Settings Looking Up an IP Address Setting Up a VPN Server Connection Setting Up Proxy Server Settings Configuring Advanced Proxy Settings Changing a Connection Group Name Changing an Intranet URL Setting Up a Wireless Access Point (WAP) Gateway Changing Modem Connection Settings...
Viewing the Operating System Information Tap Start > Settings > System tab > About. The version of the operating system on your device will be listed near the top of the screen.
Move the system volume slider to the desired volume level. To mute system sounds, tap Off. NOTE: You can also press the volume control on your HP iPAQ to quickly change system volume settings. You can also specify the sound you want to here for a notification.
Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Power. Tap the Main tab to view how much battery power is available. Tap the Advanced tab to select the length of time the HP iPAQ stays on when using battery power or external power.
Dimming or Adjusting the Brightness of the Backlight You can set the backlight to dim after a specified amount of time has elapsed. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Backlight. Tap the Battery power tab or the External power tab. Select the Turn off backlight if device is not used for check box, then specify the time delay.
Charging the Battery There are several ways to charge the battery on your HP iPAQ including: • AC Adapter • Optional Automobile Adapter • HP Desktop Cradle and AC Adapter • HP Desktop Cradle and USB Cable Charging the Battery with the AC Adapter The standard AC Adapter works in a standard electrical outlet.
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HP iPAQ and cradle connectors are properly aligned before pushing the HP iPAQ into the HP Desktop Cradle. NOTE: The amber charge light on the front of the HP iPAQ blinks while the battery is recharging and turns solid amber (nonblinking) when the...
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Charging the Battery with the HP Desktop Cradle and USB Cable An alternative method of charging the HP iPAQ is to charge the device by using a USB cable. However, because this charging method drains the host battery (i.e., laptop), you must enable USB charging on the HP iPAQ before you can charge the device.
TIP: To save battery power, tap Start > Settings > System tab > Power > Advanced tab, then tap the Turn off device if not used for checkbox and set it to turn your HP iPAQ off after a short time of not being used.
Adding a Custom Background Image You can use one of your own pictures as the background image on the Today screen. Tap Start > Settings > Today. Select the Use this picture as the background check box and tap Browse to view a list of your picture files. Tap the filename of the picture you want to use.
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Locking and Unlocking the Today Screen To prevent accidental screen taps when you are not using your HP iPAQ, you can lock the Today screen so that taps are not recognized. To lock the Today screen, tap the Open Lock icon. The icon changes to the Closed Lock icon and the screen is locked.
Follow the instructions in the Installation Wizard provided with the program you want to install. Check the screen on your HP iPAQ to see if any further steps are necessary to complete the program installation. To remove programs from your HP iPAQ: Tap Start >...
Opening and Closing Programs You do not need to exit a program to open another or to conserve memory. The system manages memory automatically. To open a program, tap Start, then tap the program you want from the list. If you don't see the program you want, tap Start > Programs. In most cases, programs automatically stop to free needed memory.
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Reassigning Programs or Shortcuts to Program Buttons Your HP iPAQ comes with programs already assigned to hardware buttons. You can customize these buttons to open the programs you use most or to perform certain shortcuts such as changing the screen orientation, opening the Today screen, or opening Input Panel.
Setting Alarms Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms > Alarms tab. Tap <Description> and enter a name for the alarm. Tap the day of the week for the alarm. You can select multiple days by tapping each desired day. Tap the time to open a clock and set the time for the alarm.
Shortcut Menus A shortcut menu appears when you tap and hold an item. The menu displays the most common commands for the specific item. For example, you can delete an appointment or send a text message to a contact by using commands on a shortcut menu.
Showing the Clock in All Programs The clock may not show in the title bar of certain programs by default. To choose to have the clock always show in the title bar: Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms. On the More tab, click to select the Display the clock on the title bar in all programs check box.
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Creating or Assigning a Category In the Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks programs, you can use categories to help you organize and group your appointments, contacts, and tasks. From the program, tap an existing item or create a new one. Do one of the following: •...
Adjusting the Speed for Scrolling Through Items in a List You can scroll through items in a list by pressing and holding the Navigation button up or down. To change the speed at which scrolling occurs: Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Buttons > Up/ Down Control tab.
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Realigning the Touch Screen Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Screen. Tap Align Screen and follow the instructions.
Entering Text Depending on your preference, you can use the on-screen keyboard or a handwriting recognition feature such as Block Regognizer, Letter Recognizer, or Transcriber to enter text in programs. Experiment with the methods and select the one that best suits your writing style and input needs.
Entering Text using Block Recognizer From any program, tap the Input Selector arrow, and then Block Recognizer. Write characters, numbers, and symbols in the designated writing area. • Enter letters by writing in the abc (left) area of the box. •...
Entering Text using Letter Recognizer From any program, tap the Input Selector arrow, and then Letter Recognizer. Write characters, numbers, and symbols in the designated writing area. • Enter capital letters by writing in the ABC (left) area of the box. •...
Writing with Transcriber Transcriber works transparently in the background of programs, recognizing words with its integrated dictionary. When Transcriber is turned on, it interprets stylus movement anywhere on the screen as handwriting input. To write with Transcriber: From any program, position the cursor where you want the text to appear.
Entering Text Using the Keyboard From any program, tap the Input Selector arrow, and then Keyboard. Tap on the appropriate characters, numbers, and symbols on the on-screen keyboard. You can increase the size of the on-screen keyboard keys to make them easier to tap.
ActiveSync converts the files so that they can be used by the Office Mobile programs, if necessary. NOTE: Move your files directly into My Documents on your HP iPAQ (or into a folder inside My Documents), so the programs on your device can...
Wireless Synchronization Cost Saving Tips How you manage the cost of synchronizing wirelessly from your HP iPAQ depends on your priorities. Reduce network connection or data transfer costs Extend battery life Keep your information up to date IMPORTANT: The device power-down timer is reset each time you synchronize.
You can dispaly your appointments for the day on the Today screen. To access Calendar, tap Start > Calendar. If you use Outlook on your computer, you can synchronize appointments between your HP iPAQ and computer. For more information on using Microsoft Outlook, refer to Outlook Help.
Changing the Display of the Work Week You can customize your calendar so that a work week starts on Sunday or Monday and has from five to seven days. Tap Start > Calendar. Tap Menu > Options and do one or both of the following: •...
Scheduling an Appointment Tap Start > Calendar. Tap Menu > New Appointment. Enter a name for the appointment and information such as start and end times. To schedule an all-day event, in the All Day box, tap Yes. When finished, tap OK to return to the calendar. NOTE: All-day events do not occupy blocks of time in Calendar;...
Editing an Appointment Tap Start > Calendar. Tap Menu > Edit. Make the necessary edits. Tap OK. NOTE: To cancel an appointment, tap the appointment and tap Menu > Delete.
Setting a Default Reminder for All New Appointments You can have a reminder automatically turned on for all new appointments you schedule. Tap Start > Calendar. Tap Menu > Options > Appointments tab. Select the Set reminders for new items check box. Set the time when you want the reminder to alert you.
Tap a contact in the list for a summary of contact information. From the Contacts menu, you can call or send a message. If you use Outlook on your computer, you can synchronize contacts between your HP iPAQ and computer.
Creating a Contact Tap Start > Contacts. Tap New and enter the contact information. When finished, tap OK. NOTE: If your contact list has been filtered by a category when you create a contact, that category is automatically assigned to the new contact.
Changing Contact Information Tap Start > Contacts. Tap the contact. Tap Menu > Edit and enter the changes. When finished, tap OK. To include a nickname, title, and more, for an existing contact in the contact list, tap the contact, tap Menu > Edit, and tap the Name arrow.
Copying a Contact Tap Start > Contacts. Tap and hold the contact you want to copy. Tap Copy Contact. Tap the copy of the contact. Tap Menu > Edit. Change the contact information as needed and tap OK. NOTE: The displayed category is automatically assigned to the new contact.
Working with the Contact List There are several ways to use and customize the contact list. Here are a few tips on how to make it work for you. Tap Start > Contacts. In the contact list, do any of the following: In Name view, search for a contact by entering a name or •...
Finding a Contact To find a contact on a long list: Tap Start > Contacts. If you are not in Name view, tap Menu > View By > Name. Do one of the following: • Begin entering a name or phone number in the provided text box until the contact you want is displayed.
Sending an E-mail Message to a Contact Tap Start > Contacts. Tap the contact you want to send a message to. Tap the address you want to send a message to. Tap the account you want to send the message from. NOTE: To quickly add a contact's address to a new message, tap the To, Cc, or Bcc line, and tap Menu >...
Sending a Text Message to a Contact In the message list, tap Menu > Switch Accounts and select the account. Tap New. Enter the e-mail address or text message address of one or more recipients, separating them with a semicolon. To access addresses and phone numbers from Contacts, tap To.
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Tasks You can create a list of tasks and your HP iPAQ will remind you of what they are and when they are due. You can sort tasks by status, priority, subject, or start or due date. If your list of tasks is really long, you can also set filters to further sort them out.
Locating a Task When your list of tasks is long, you can display a subset of the tasks or sort the list to quickly find a specific task. Tap Start > Programs > Tasks. In the task list, do one of the following: Sort the list.
Setting the Start and Due Dates for a Task Tap Start > Programs > Tasks. Tap the task you want to set start and due dates for. Tap Edit and do one or both of the following: Tap Starts to enter a start date for the task. •...
Setting Options for Displaying Tasks on the Today Screen If you have a large number of tasks, you may want to specify the kind of tasks that show on the Today screen. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Today. Tap the Items tab.
Marking a Task as Completed Tap Start > Programs > Tasks. In the task list, select the check box next to the task you want to mark as completed. NOTE: To mark an open task as completed, tap Edit, and in the Status box, tap Completed.
Download attachments • Limit the amount of messages that are downloaded If Auto configuration is unsuccessful, refer to the Help file on your HP iPAQ. NOTE: You can set up several e-mail accounts in addition to your Outlook E-mail account.
Changing E-mail Download Options You can customize the following download options for each e-mail account that you have with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or that you access using a VPN server connection (typically a work account). You can choose: •...
Downloading Messages and Attachments To send and receive e-mail for an Outlook e-mail account, begin synchronization through ActiveSync. To send and receive e-mail messages accessed from an Internet Service Provider (ISP) e-mail account or a VPN server connection (typically a work account), download messages through a remote e-mail server.
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NOTE: Embedded images and objects cannot be received as attachments. An embedded message can be viewed as an attachment when using IMAP4 to receive e-mail. However, this feature does not work if TNEF is enabled so that you can receive meeting requests. Use of dial-up and wireless Internet, e-mail, corporate networks, and other wireless communications, such as Bluetooth-enabled devices, might require separately purchased additional hardware and other compatible...
Replying to or Forwarding a Message Open the message and tap Reply, or Menu > Reply All, or Menu > Forward. Enter your response. To quickly add common messages, tap Menu > My Text and tap a desired message. NOTE: To edit a My Text message, in a new message, tap Menu > My Text >...
Adding an Attachment to a Message In an open message, tap Menu > Insert and tap the item you want to attach: Picture, Voice Note, or File. Select the file you want to attach or record a voice note. NOTE: Embedded objects cannot be attached to messages.
Installing an Online Address Book Many e-mail servers can verify names with an online address book, called a directory service, using Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP). When you create an e-mail account, your e-mail server's directory service is added to the Address tab, and you can choose to enable it.
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NOTE: To delete a service, tap and hold the service, and tap Delete. While synchronizing your Outlook E-mail account, disable any directory services you have installed by clearing the Check name against this server check box. This helps avoid getting error messages when Messaging tries to verify names against the service that you are not connected to.
Managing Folders You can create, rename, or delete a folder or select it for synchronization. Tap Menu > Switch Accounts, and select the account. Tap Menu > Tools > Manage Folders. Do one of the following: To create a subfolder, tap and hold a folder, and tap New. •...
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Tap Menu > Tools > Clear <Account>. All messages and folders linked to the selected account are cleared, and memory is expanded on the HP iPAQ without deleting messages on the server. The next time you connect, the messages and folders are downloaded again.
Using Expansion Cards Use optional expansion cards for: • Expanding the memory of your HP iPAQ by using a Compact Flash (CF) or Secure Digital (SD) memory card • Adding functionality such as a Secure Digital Input/Output (SDIO) camera NOTE: Expansion cards must be purchased separately and are not included with your HP iPAQ.
Installing an Expansion Card To install an expansion card into the expansion slot on the HP iPAQ: Locate the slot on the top of the HP iPAQ. Remove the protective plastic card. Insert the expansion card into the expansion slot and push the connection edge of the card firmly into the expansion slot.
To remove a Compact Flash (CF) expansion card from the expansion slot on the HP iPAQ, pull it from the expansion slot. NOTE: HP recommends inserting the protective plastic cards that came with your HP iPAQ into the expansion slots when they are not in use.
Tap the Up soft key at the bottom of the screen, then select the Storage Card folder to see a list of files and folders. If the HP iPAQ does not recognize your expansion card, try the following: • Be sure you have firmly pushed the expansion card down into the expansion slot.
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Connections You can use your HP iPAQ to connect to and exchange information with other handheld devices, your computer, various network types, or the Internet. There are several ways to get connected, including: • Infrared (Beam) • Wi-Fi • Bluetooth (not available on all models) All these connection types can be accessed by tapping Start >...
Receiving an Infrared Beam If you set your HP iPAQ to receive all incoming infrared (IR) beams, it detects and notifies you of IR beams. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Beam. Select the Receive all incoming beams check box.
Follow your computer manufacturer’s instructions to install and set up an infrared port. Remove the HP iPAQ from the cradle or autosync cable and line up the infrared port with the computer infrared port so they are unobstructed and within 12 inches (30.5 cm) of each other.
NOTE: If you want your HP iPAQ to detect or receive beams, tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Beam, and select the Receive all incoming beams check box.
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Wi-Fi With wireless access, you do not need to use cables to connect your HP iPAQ to the Internet. Instead, access points transmit data to and from your wireless device. Your HP iPAQ can connect to an 802.11b WLAN or connect directly to other WLAN-enabled devices.
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Wi-Fi Terms It is recommended that you become familiar with the following terms as you begin to use Wi-Fi technology. Term 802.11 standard Device-to-computer or ad- Domain Name System (DNS) Encryption Hotspots Infrastructure Definition An approved standard specification of radio technology from the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) used for wireless local area networks (WLANs).
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(continued) Term Internet Protocol (IP) Address Media Access Control (MAC) Address Security Set Identifier (SSID) Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) Definition A 128-bit number that identifies each sender or receiver of information that is sent in packets across the Internet.
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(continued) Term Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Wireless Access Point Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) Definition Basic wireless security provided by Wi-Fi. This security uses an encryption key that automatically encrypts outgoing wireless data. On the receiving side, the same encryption key enables the computer to automatically decrypt the information so it can be read.
Monitoring Signal Strength and Status To view the signal strength between your HP iPAQ and an access point Wi-Fi connection: Tap the Connections icon in the Navigation bar. When the Connectivity box displays, you will be able to view the type of network the HP iPAQ is connected to (for example, Work or Internet) and an icon displaying the signal strength.
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Entering New Settings You can add a wireless network when the network is detected. Or, you can manually add it by entering settings information. To manually enter information, tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Network Cards > Wireless tab. Tap Add New.
To delete an existing or available wireless network: Press the iPAQ Wireless button on the bottom-right of the HP iPAQ. Tap the Wi-Fi icon to turn Wi-Fi on. Tap View Wi-Fi Networks > Wireless tab.
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Logging on to Network Services Before you begin, obtain the following information from your network administrator: • user name • password • domain To log on to a network service: Enter your user name, password, and domain. To save your password so that you can be prompted each time you connect, select the Save password check box.
Connecting to Intranet URLs If you want to connect to intranet sites that have periods in their URLs (for example, intranet.companyname.com), you must add them to the Work URL Exceptions list. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab. Tap Connections > Advanced tab > Exceptions. Tap Add new URL.
To start the connection, insert any necessary equipment into your HP iPAQ, such as a modem card or network (Ethernet) card. Begin using the desired program. For example, switch to Internet Explorer Mobile and browse the Internet. Your HP iPAQ will connect automatically.
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To start a connection, insert your modem card or network card. Begin using the desired program. For example, switch to Internet Explorer Mobile and browse the Internet. Your HP iPAQ will connect automatically. To manually start a connection, tap and hold the connection, then tap Connect.
Ending a Connection It can be useful to end a connection when you are done using it. This frees resources on your HP iPAQ and can save connection charges. • When connected via a modem or VPN, tap Connections icon >...
Looking Up an IP Address To find the IP address, which the wireless network is using: Be sure Wi-Fi is turned on. Connect to a network by tapping Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections icon > Advanced tab > Select Networks button.
Setting Up a VPN Server Connection A VPN connection helps you to securely connect to servers, such as a corporate network, via the Internet. Before you begin, obtain the following information from your network administrator: • user name • password •...
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NOTE: To change existing settings, under My Work Network, tap Manage existing connections > VPN tab. Select the desired VPN connection, tap Edit, then follow the instructions on the screen. To manually start a connection, tap and hold the connection, then tap Connect.
Setting Up Proxy Server Settings If you are connected to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or private network during synchronization, your device should download proper proxy settings during synchronization from your computer. If these settings are not on your computer or need to be changed, you can change them manually.
Configuring Advanced Proxy Settings For the appropriate server type, enter the proxy server name and port. If necessary, enter the credentials for connecting with your proxy server. If you are configuring a Socks proxy, select Socks 4 or Socks 5. If using Socks 5, enter the credentials for connecting with your proxy server.
Changing a Connection Group Name Your device is already set up with two groups of connection settings: My ISP and My Work Network. You can change the name of these groups to something more meaningful. For example, if you put all of your corporate settings under My Work Network connections, you can change the name to your company’s name.
Changing an Intranet URL Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab. Tap Connections > Advanced tab > Exceptions. Tap the intranet URL exception you want to change, then make the desired changes. NOTE: To delete a work URL exception, tap and hold it in the list, then tap Delete.
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Setting Up a Wireless Access Point (WAP) Gateway To access WAP sites through Internet Explorer Mobile, configure your device to use a WAP gateway. Use the following steps to create a new set of connections to the Internet with WAP gateway settings. Before you begin, obtain the following information from your Internet Service Provider (ISP), wireless service provider, or network administrator: •...
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Changing Modem Connection Settings Before you begin, obtain the following information from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or wireless service provider: • user name • password • domain name • TCP/IP settings, if necessary • ISP server phone number or access point To change modem connection settings: Insert a modem card.
Configuring 802.1x Authentication Settings Before performing these steps, determine if authentication information is needed. To manually enter information, tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Network Cards > Wireless tab. In Wireless networks, select the network you want to configure.
Federal Communications Commission 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.
European Union Regulatory Notice This product complies with the following EU Directives: • Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC • EMC Directive 89/336/EEC NOTE: CE Compliance of this equipment is valid only if powered with an HP-provided and CE marked AC adapter.
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If this product has telecommunication functionality, it also complies with the essential requirements of: • R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to harmonized European standards (European Norms) which are listed on the EU Declaration of Conformity issued by Hewlett-Packard for this product or product family.
To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fire or water. Replace only with the HP spare. CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
• Do not use converter kits sold for appliances to power your iPAQ Pocket PC. Airline Travel Notice Use of electronic equipment aboard commercial aircraft is at the discretion of the airline. Wireless Notices In some environments, the use of wireless devices may be restricted. Such restrictions may apply aboard airplanes, in hospitals, near explosives, in hazardous locations, etc.
System Specifications NOTE: Not all models described are available in all regions. For more information on specifications for your particular model, on your HP iPAQ, tap Start > Settings > System tab > HP Asset Viewer. System Feature Description Processor...
System Feature Description (continued) Indicators Radio LED indicator: (Left LED) LED off = all radios are off Blue On = radios on (Right LED) Charge/Notification LED indicator: 4-mode alarm notification: LED off = not charging and no notifications Amber flash = charging Green flash = one or more notification events have occurred Amber solid = charging complete Battery...
Operating Environment Environment Temperature Relative Humidity Maximum Altitude Operating 32° to 104° F Nonoperating -4° to 140° F Operating up to 80% Nonoperating above 80% Operating 15,000 ft Nonoperating 40,000 ft Metric 0° to 40° C -20° to 60° C up to 80% above 80% 572 m...
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