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Con t ents
Communications regulation information vii
PrefaceWelcome to PowerPC ix
Part I
1Getting Started 1
Plugging in the computer 1
Opening the display 4
Turning the computer on 6
Problems turning the computer on? 8
Making software disks 9
What’s next? 15
Learning the basics 16
Reviewing the basics 18
Turning the computer off 19
Putting the computer to sleep 20
Restarting a computer that’s already on 22
Where to find answers 24
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2Getting Help 25
Getting answers to your questions 26
Identifying objects on the screen 34
Learning useful shortcuts 35
3Using Expansion Bay Modules and PC Cards 37
Using expansion bay modules 37
Using PC Cards (PCMCIA cards) 41
4Connecting Additional Equipment 51
Connecting a printer 52
Connecting an external modem 53
Connecting SCSI devices 54
Connecting an external monitor 59
Connecting sound input and output devices 63
Connecting other devices 6 4
Adding memory to your computer 64
5Installing and Using Application Programs 65
Using Software Highlights 65
Getting help for application programs 67
Installing application programs 67
Working with several programs at a time 68
Backing up your files 69
Using “native” application programs 70
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6Power Management 71
Power sources 71
Monitoring the battery charge 71
Recharging the battery 74
Removing or replacing the battery 75
Maximizing work time 76
Par t II
7Tips and Troubleshooting 79
When you have questions 79
When you run into trouble 79
Problems starting up the computer 80
Problems working with programs 85
Other problems while working 89
Problems with hardware 92
Problems with equipment connected to your computer 10 0
Problems with networks and file sharing 101
Problems with Apple Remote Access 104
8Diagnostic Techniques 107
Checking your system software extensions 107
Testing your hard disk 109
Reinstalling system software 111
Contents
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Par t III
AHealth, Safety, and Maintenance Tips 121
Health-related information about computer use 121
Important care and safety instructions 127
Caring for batteries 129
Handling floppy disks 130
Traveling with the Macintosh PowerBook 131
Storing the Macintosh PowerBook 133
Service and support 133
BUsing Your Keyboard 135
Typing special characters and symbols 135
Special key combinations 137
CInstalling a Macintosh PowerBook RAM Expansion Card 141
Getting ready 142
Installing the card 142
Checking to see the card is properly installed 16 0
Index 161
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Com municati o ns regulatio n information
FCC statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device
in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules. See instructions if interference to
radio or television reception is suspected.
Radio and television interference
The equipment described in this manual generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency
energy. If it is not installed and used properly—that is, in strict accordance with Apple’s
instructions—it may cause interference with radio and television reception.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device
in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules. These specifications are designed
to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
You can determine whether your computer system is causing interference by turning it off. If
the interference stops, it was probably caused by the computer or one of the peripheral devices.
If your computer system does cause interference to radio or television reception, try to correct
the interference by using one or more of the following measures:
m Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops.
m Move the computer to one side or the other of the television or radio.
m Move the computer farther away from the television or radio.
m Plug the computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio.
(That is, make certain the computer and the television or radio are on circuits controlled by
different circuit breakers or fuses.)
If necessary, consult an Apple-authorized service provider or Apple. See the service and support
information that came with your Apple product. Or, consult an experienced radio/television
technician for additional suggestions. You may find the following booklet helpful: InterferenceHandbook (stock number 004-000-00493-1). This booklet, prepared by the Federal
Communications Commission, is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, DC 20402.
IMPORTANT
could void the FCC Certification and negate your authority to operate the product.
This product was tested for FCC compliance under conditions that included the use of Apple
peripheral devices and Apple shielded cables and connectors between system components. It is
important that you use Apple peripheral devices and shielded cables and connectors between
system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios, television sets,
and other electronic devices. You can obtain Apple peripheral devices and the proper shielded
cables and connectors through an Apple-authorized dealer. For non-Apple peripheral devices,
contact the manufacturer or dealer for assistance.
Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple Computer, Inc.,
Communications Regulation Information
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DOC statement
DOC Class B Compliance This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio
noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard
entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.
Observation des normes—Classe B Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits
radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme
sur le matériel brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques”, NMB-003 édictée par le ministre des
Communications.
VCCI statement
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Welcome to PowerPC
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Macintosh PowerBook
computer. Your computer is designed to give you the highest performance
combined with real ease of use—it’s easy to set up, easy to use, a nd easy to
expand. This book will guide you through the setup procedure, tell you how
to expand your computer, and provide many tips on using your new system.
Your computer is powered by the new † microprocessor (or “chip”).
This microprocessor was designed by Apple Computer, Inc., Motorola, Inc.,
and IBM Corporation. The † microprocessor uses Reduced
Instruction Set Computing (RISC) technology to deliver very high
performance at the lowest possible cost. Th e † RISC microprocessor
represents the state of the art in microprocessor design.
Your new computer will r un almost all your existing Mac OS software, but for
best performance and greatest speed, look for the new software programs
designed especially for computers with PowerPC microprocessors. You’ll find
these programs at any software store that carries Mac OS products.
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Chapter 1Get ting Starte d
Chapter 2Get ting Help
Chapter 3Using Expansion Bay M odules and PC C ar ds
Chapter 4Connecting Additional Equipment
Chapter 5Installing and Using Application Pro grams
Chapter 6Power Manage ment
part
I
The illustration on the next page provides an overview of your Macintosh
PowerBook computer. To set up your computer for the first time, you need
the power adapter and the power cord that came with it.
When setting up your computer, place your computer on a sturdy, flat surface
near a grounded electrical outlet. Before following the setup instr uctions in
this chapter, you may want to read “Arranging Your Work Area and
Equipment” in Appendix A for tips on adjusting your work furniture and
computer so that you’re comfortable when using the computer.
1
1
Getting Started
Follow the instructions in this
chapter to set up your computer
and learn the basics.
Microphone
O
Contrast control
¤
Brightness control
Power key
Battery
Infrared window
Floppy disk drive module
Expansion bay drive in-use light
PC Card storage module
Trackpad
Speaker
Trackpad button
Elevation feet
Elevation foot
release button
Security slot
Sleep indicator
P
g
SCSI port (HDI-30)
-
Sound output port
¯
Power adapter port
V
Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port
I
Reset button
√
Sound input port
™
Video port
´
Printer/External modem port
PC Card eject buttons
Two PC Card
(PCMCIA card) slots
Plugging in the computer
Plugging in the power adapter recharges the computer’s battery. You should
plug in the power adapter in case the battery has drai n ed during shipping or
storage.
When you are ready to begin, follow these steps:
1Plug one end of the power cord into the power adapter and the other end into a three-
hole grounded outlet or power strip.
WARNING
This equipment is intended to be electrically grounded. The
power adapter that came with your Macintosh PowerBook is equipped
with a three-wire grounding plug—a plug that has a third (grounding)
pin. This plug will fit only a grounded AC outlet. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact a
licensed electrician to replace the outlet with a properly grounded
outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug!
WARNING
Use only the power adapter that came with your Macintosh
PowerBook computer. Adapters for other electronic devices (including
other Macintosh PowerBook models and other portable computers) may
look similar, but they may damage your computer.
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2Plug the power adapter plug into the power adapter port (marked with the icon
¯
) on the
back panel of the computer.
Opening the display
1Slide the latch to the left and lift up the display.
Slide the latch to the left to open the display.
Power cord
Power adapter
Power adapter plug
¯
Power adapter port
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2Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle.
You can adjust the angle of the display at any time by tilting it toward or away
from you.
3Adjust the elevation feet to raise the computer.
The back of the keyboard is slightly elevated when the feet are in use.
It is a good idea to lower the elevation feet when ever you are using your
computer on a flat surface.
To lower the foot, press the release
button. The foot extends automatically.
To raise the foot, press the release button while
pushing up on the foot until it clicks into place.
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Getting Started
Turning the computer on
To turn on the computer for the first time:
m
Press the Power key (marked with a
P
) at the upper-right corner of the keyboard to
turn the computer on.
You should hear a tone when you turn on the computer. It takes the computer
a few mi nutes to start up. You’ll see the Mac OS startup screen as the system
software is loaded on the computer.
After your computer starts up for the first time, a picture similar to this
appears on the screen:
If you don’t see this picture on your screen, go to the n ext section, “Problems
Turning the Computer On?”
π
Power key
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If you are a new Macintosh PowerBook user, follow the instructions in the
rest of this section. If you have experience using a Macintosh computer, skip
to “Making Software Disks” later in this chapter to learn how to make floppy
disks of the software installed on your computer.
If you are a new Macintosh PowerBook user
If you have no experience using a Macintosh PowerBook computer, you need
to learn how to use your computer before you can make your disks. Follow
these steps:
1Move your finger on the trackpad to move the arrow pointer (
8
) on the screen.
Place your index finger on the trackpad and your thumb on the trackpad
button. Don’t press the trackpad button yet.
2Move your finger on the trackpad so that the tip of the arrow (
8
) is inside the Quit button
at the bottom of the Floppy Disk Maker box.
3Being careful not to move your finger on the trackpad, press and release the trackpad
button.
The Floppy Disk Maker box no longer appears. Instead, you see the following
picture:
Note: Your screen should look very similar to this, but it may not look exactly
the sam e.
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4Turn to the “Learning the Basics” section later in this chapter.
5Turn to “Making Software Disks” as soon as you are done learning the basics.
It is very important that you make your floppy disks as soon as you are done
with the first part of the Macintosh Tutorial.
Problems turning the computer on?
m
Nothing happened when you pressed the Power key.
The battery may be drained. Make sure you plug in the power adapter, and
that the power adapter is firmly connected to both the computer and a
power source. If the power adapter is plugged into a power strip, make sure
the power strip is plugged in and turned on. Then try pressing the
key again.
If the computer still doesn’t turn on, see “Problems Starting Up the
Computer” in Chapter 7.
m
The computer made a sound, but you can’t see anything on the screen.
Adjust the brightness control (marked with the icon ¤) and contrast
control (O) until an image appears and the screen is easy to read.
O
Contrast control
¤
Brightness control
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m
You see a picture of a disk with a blinking question mark on the screen.
This icon usually means that the computer can’t find system software on
the hard disk or any disks attached to the computer. You may need to
reinstall system software. See “Reinstalli ng System Software” in Chapter 8.
m
You don’t see the Floppy Disk Maker picture on the screen.
The screen for Floppy Disk Maker app ears when you start up your
computer until you make a minimum set of disks. If you haven’t made a
minimum set of disks, see the next section, “Making Software Disks.”
(Note: The screen that appears for Floppy Disk Maker may be slightly
different from the screen shown in this manual.)
Making software disks
This section describes how to create floppy disks of the software that comes
on your computer.
Why make software disks?
Your Macintosh PowerBook computer comes with different kinds of software
installed. System software is the set of programs and other files that your
computer uses to start itself up, keep track of your files, and run application
programs. When you turn on your computer, it looks for a disk that contains
the system software. System software is always in a folder called the
System Folder.
Other included software gives you added functionality on your computer.
You n eed to make a copy of this software for safekeeping, in case you ever
need to reinstall the software on your computer. The disks you need to install
and reinstall software from are called installer disks. You use the Floppy Disk
Maker application program to create your software installer disks.
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Getting Started
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What is a disk image?
A disk image is a discrete electronic representation of an individual disk.
The Disk Images folder in the Floppy Disk Maker folder on your hard disk
contains the disk images you need to create installer disks for both your
system software and the other software that comes on the hard disk. When
you use Floppy Disk Maker, it copies the disk images onto floppy disks. When
you are fi nished maki ng a set of disks with Floppy Disk Maker, you’ll have a
set of installer disks and will be able to reinstall the software that comes on
your computer.
What you need
Just as you need pap er to make copies of important documents, you need
floppy disks to make copies of the information on your hard disk. You can
probably buy the floppy disks at the same place you bought your computer.
Floppy disks come i n a variety of sizes and capacities. The ones you need for
backing up your hard disk are called high-density 3.5-inch disks. You can
recognize the disks by the way they look:
Even though these disks have a hard plastic casing, they are called “floppy
disks” because the disk inside the casing is floppy.
Before you start making your disks, you’ll n eed to decide if you wa nt to make
a full set or a minimum set of disks. When you make a full set, you’ll make
disks for your system software and most of the other software that comes on
your computer. When you make a minimum set, you’ll make just the core
system software disks. It is best to make a full set, so you’ll have installer
disks for your system software and most of the other software that comes on
your computer. However, making a full set requires more disks and more time
than making a minimum set. At the very least, make a minimum set of disks
now. If you choose to make a minimum set, you can make disks for the other
software later.
High-density disks
have two holes...
...and they have
this symbol.
If you don’t have disks on hand, you can skip these instructions for the
moment. But the sooner you make the system software disks, the better. Buy
the disks as soon as possible, then return to this section and follow these
instructions.
IMPORTANT
Be sure you make at least a minimum set of disks as soon as
possible, in case you need to reinstall your system software.
Making a set of disks
To use the Floppy Disk Maker program to make your system software disks,
follow these instructions:
1If your computer is off, turn it on.
Before you can begin, the following dialog box should be on your screen:
This dialog box will appear every time you start your computer until you
make at least a minimum set of disks. It is very important that you make at
least a minimum set. (You can tur n this feature off by removing the Floppy
Disk Maker alias from the Startup Items folder in the System Folder. See
“Problems Star ting Up the Computer” in Chapter 7 for more information.)
If you clicked the Quit button in the Floppy Disk Maker dialog box, you can
find Floppy Disk Maker in either the Applications/Utilities section of
Software Highlights or in the Floppy Disk Maker folder (inside the Utilities
folder) on your hard disk. (See “Using Software Highlights” in Chapter 5 for
more information.)
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Getting Started
2Click Minimum Set or Full Set, depending on the kind of disk set you want to make.
If you are making a minimum set, you can press the Return key. You can
make a minimum set first so you have a set of system software disks, and then
use Floppy Disk Maker to make the other disks later. (See “Making Individual
Disks,” later in this chapter, for instructions when you want to make the
additional disks.)
If you need to stop Floppy Disk Maker in the middle of making a set of disks,
click Quit. Floppy Disk Maker will remember where you were in the diskmaking process, and will resume where you left off when you restart Floppy
Disk Maker.
3Follow the instructions on the screen until a message tells you that you’re finished.
Insert a n ew disk whenever the screen messages tell you to. Do not use the
Disk Tools floppy disk that came with your computer.
As you complete each disk, make a label with the name displayed on the
screen. Then immediately put the label on the disk so that you know what its
contents are later.
Insert the disk metal end first, label side up.
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4When you’re finished, click Quit.
If you want to make more disks, click Continue and go to the next section,
“Making Individual Disks,” to learn about using Floppy Disk Maker’s custom
feature.
Be sure the floppy disks are properly labeled, then store them in a safe, cool
place.
5If you quit in the middle of the disk-making process and want to resume copying, click
Resume Minimum or Resume Full (depending on the type of set you are making) when
you see the Floppy Disk Maker box.
Once you’ve made a full set of disks, you can delete the disk images to free up
space on your hard disk. However, keeping copies of at least the system
software images is a good idea. You should keep these disk images on your
hard disk, or backed up on an external hard disk or PC Card (PCMCIA card).
The disk images are found in a folder called Disk Images inside the Floppy
Disk Maker folder.
Making individual disks
If you made a minimum set of disks, you can go back and make disks of the
remaining software on your computer. You do this by using the custom
feature of Floppy Disk Maker. You can make an individual disk or a set of
disks for an application program. Follow these steps:
1Open the Floppy Disk Maker application program.
You can find Floppy Disk Maker in either the Applications/Utilities section of
Software Highlights or in the Floppy Disk Maker folder (inside the Utilities
folder) on your hard disk. (See “Using Software Highlights” in Chapter 5 for
more information.)
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Getting Started
2When the Floppy Disk Maker dialog box appears, click Custom.
The following appears on the screen:
3Click the icon for the folder you want to copy to select it.
If you want to make one individual disk for a program (in case you lost a disk
or an individual disk got damaged), double-click the program’s folder to open
it, then click the icon of the individual disk image to select it.
The folder (or individual disk) appears in the list to the right under “Disk
images to be copied.”
4Click Add.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all the software you want to copy appears in the list
to the right. The total number of disks you’ll need appears above the list in
the right of the wi ndow.
5Click Copy.
Follow the instructions on the screen. Remember to label the disks as you
make them.
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Folders containing images of software
that comes on your computer are
listed here. Click the folder you want
to copy, then click Add.
Once you add the folders
you want to copy, they
appear here.
What’s next?
You’ve now finished setti ng up your Macintosh PowerBook. Continue with
one of the following steps:
m If you are new to the Macintosh, turn to the next section, “Learning the
Basics.”
m If you are an experienced Macintosh user, turn to Chapter 2, “Getting
Help,” to learn about Macintosh Guide, your main source of information
when you’re working with the Macintosh computer.
m If you have additional equipment to connect to your computer, see
Chapter 4, “Connecting Additional Equipment,” for instructions. (If you
are a new Maci ntosh user, you should complete “Learning the Basics”
before conn ecting additional equipment.)
m If you have application programs that you want to install on your computer,
see Chapter 5, “I nstalling and Using Application Programs,” for
instructions. (If you are a new Macintosh user, you should complete
“Learning the Basics” before installing application programs.)
IMPORTANT
If you need to turn off your computer at any point, read the
instructions in “Turning the Computer Off” later in this chapter to learn the
correct procedure for turning off your Macintosh PowerBook computer.
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Getting Started
Learning the basics
If you are new to the Macintosh, you should begin by looking at the easy-touse program called the Macintosh Tutorial. The tutorial teaches you the basic
skills you’ll need to use your computer. To start the tutorial, follow these
steps:
1Move your finger on the trackpad to move the arrow pointer (
8
) on the screen.
Place your index finger on the trackpad and your thumb on the trackpad
button. Don’t press the trackpad button yet.
Move your finger across the trackpad, watching the arrow on the screen.
Notice that the arrow on the screen moves in the same direction that you
move your finger on the trackpad.
The trackpad is sensitive not only to the direction you move your finger, but
also to how fast you move your finger. If you want the pointer to move a short
distance across the screen, you move your finger slowly across the trackpad.
The faster you move your finger, the farther the pointer moves on the screen.
TrackpadTrackpad button
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2Move your finger on the trackpad so that the tip of the arrow (
8
) points to the question
mark in the upper-right portion of the screen.
3With the tip of the arrow (8) on the question mark, press and hold down the trackpad
button.
A list of choices (called a me nu) appears. This is the Guide (h) menu, which
is the place to go when you have a question about how to use your computer.
4While holding down the trackpad button, move the arrow (
8
) until the words “Macintosh
Tutorial” are highlighted, then release the trackpad button.
A window appears welcomi ng you to the tutorial. You can set aside this book
for now and follow the i nstructions you see on the screen. When you have
completed the tutorial, return to this book.
Tips for using the trackpad
For best results when using the trackpad, keep in mind these tips:
m Use your index finger (left or right hand). Use only one finger.
m Use only your finger on the trackpad. Do not use a pen or any
other object.
m Extend your PowerBook’s elevation feet when it is placed on a flat
surface. This gives your fingers better access to the keyboard and
makes it easier to use the tip of your finger on the surface of
the trackpad.
m Sometimes humidity or condensation may cause moisture to gather
on the trackpad. If this happ ens, gently wipe the trackpad with a
clean cloth before you use it.
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Getting Started
Reviewing the basics
The following illustration summarizes many of the basic skills and ter ms you
learned from the tutorial.
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To throw away an item you
no longer want, drag it to the
Trash and choose Empty
Trash from the Special menu.
This icon represents your
computer’s internal hard disk.
To change the size or shape of
a window, drag the size box.
To bring hidden portions of a
window’s contents into view,
click the scroll arrows.
The strip across the
top of the screen is
called the menu bar.
The symbols and
words in it represent
menus of commands.
Icons are small pictures
that represent disks,
folders, programs, and
documents. To open
an icon, click the
icon twice quickly.
Windows are boxes
that display text,
graphics, or icons. To
bring a partially
covered window to the
front, click anywhere
in the window.
To close a window,
click the close box.
You can have several application
programs open at once. To see which
program is active or to switch from
one program to another, use this
menu (called the Application menu).
To find an answer to
a question, look in the
Guide (
h
) menu.
To move a window,
drag it by the title bar.
The Control Strip gives you a quick and easy way to monitor
and update your PowerBook’s power management options. For
instructions on using the Control Strip, see the “Batteries & Power”
topic of Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (
h
) menu.
Turning the computer off
Always use one of the following methods to shut down the computer. If you
don’t, you risk losing any work you haven’t previously saved on a disk. You
also risk losing any open do cuments.
Turning the computer off with the Power key
To turn the computer off, press the Power key. Detailed instructions follow.
1If the computer is in sleep, press the Power key (or any key on the keyboard except Caps
Lock) to wake it.
For information on the sleep feature of your Macintosh PowerBook, see
“Putting the Computer to Sleep,” next.
2Press and hold the Power key for about two seconds.
The following dialog box appears on the screen:
3Press the Return key on the keyboard (or click the Shut Down button in the dialog box).
Turning the computer off with the Shut Down command
You can also turn your computer off by using the Shut Down command in the
Special menu. Follow these steps:
1If the computer is in sleep, press the Power key (or any key on the keyboard except Caps
Lock) to wake it.
2Move the tip of the arrow to the word “Special” at the top center of the screen.
If the word “Special” does not app ear at the top of the screen, you’re not
working in the Finder. Choose Finder from the Application menu at the
far-right end of the menu bar.
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