Ectaco Besta CD-828 User Manual

Index
Introduction to the Unit
Data Backup .................................................................................	1
Touch Panel & Display ..................................................................	1
Expansion Card ............................................................................	1
Non Waterproof .............................................................................	1
Magnetism ....................................................................................	1
1.Product Layout ...........................................................................	2
1.1Obverse Side: ...............................................................................	2
1.2Reverse Side: ...............................................................................	3
2.Stylus .........................................................................................	3
3.Keyboard Buttons.......................................................................	4
4.Key Description .......................................................................	11
5.On-screen Control Keys ...........................................................	12
User Guide
1.Main Power ..............................................................................	13
1.1How to Install / Replace the Lithium Battery ................................	13
1.2 To Recharge the Battery on the Device ......................................	14
1.3Checking the Battery Power ........................................................	14
2.Main menus ...............................................................................	15
3.Main Menu Selection ................................................................	16
4.Input Methods ...........................................................................	16
5.System Reset for the First Use .................................................	17
5.1Touch Panel Correction ...............................................................	17
5.2Reset the Unit ..............................................................................	17

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Index
Study
1.Audio-Visual Classroom ..........................................................	19
2.Listening Studio .......................................................................	20
2.1Single sentence practice .............................................................	20
2.2Whole Text Reading .....................................................................	21
3.Pronouncing Studio ..................................................................	22
3.1Phonetic Symbol Practice ...........................................................	22
3.2Single sentence practice .............................................................	22
3.3Dialogue Practice ........................................................................	23
4.Reading Room .........................................................................	24
5.Animated Grammar..................................................................	25
5.1Live Animation .............................................................................	25
5.2Grammar Guidance .....................................................................	25
5.3Grammar Rules ...........................................................................	26
5.4Copyright .....................................................................................	26
6.English Proficiency Test............................................................	27
6.1Listening Comprehension Test ....................................................	27
6.1.1Simulated Exam.............................................................................	27
6.1.2Practice .........................................................................................	28
6.2Reading Ability Exam ...................................................................	28
6.2.1Simulated Exam.............................................................................	28
6.2.2Practice .........................................................................................	28
7.One Step English .....................................................................	29
7.1Situations Select ..........................................................................	29
7.2My Bookmark ...............................................................................	30
7.3Setting..........................................................................................	30
7.4Copyright .....................................................................................	30
8.Topic Discussion ......................................................................	31

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Index
8.1Single sentence practice .............................................................	31
8.2Interactive Practice ......................................................................	32
9.Multinational Languages ...........................................................	33
0.Other Learning .........................................................................	34
0.1Baby American English ...............................................................	34
0.1.1Pictures Study ...............................................................................	34
0.1.2Read by Pictures ...........................................................................	34
0.1.3Read Pictures by Word ..................................................................	35
Dictionary
1.English-Chinese Dictionary ......................................................	39
1.1Input and Search ....................................................................	39
1.2Wildcard Search ....................................................................	40
1.3Special Searching Methods .........................................................	41
1.4Spelling Check .............................................................................	42
1.6Cross Search ..............................................................................	44
1.7Storing Data .................................................................................	44
1.8Reserving Entered Words ...........................................................	45
1.9Pronunciation ...............................................................................	45
1.10Repeat after the Device .............................................................	45
2.Oxford Dictionary .....................................................................	47
2.1Copyright .....................................................................................	47
3.Network Dictionary ...................................................................	48
3.1Copyright .....................................................................................	48
4.Cambridge Encyclopedia .........................................................	49
4.1Input and Search..........................................................................	49
4.2Related Data Search ...................................................................	49
4.3Copyright .....................................................................................	50

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	Index
5.Video and Audio Dictionary	...................................................... 51
5.1Video and Audio Search ..............................................................	51
6.Jap-Chi/Chi-Jap Dictionary	...................................................... 52
6.1 Jap-Chi Dictionary ......................................................................	52
6.2 Chi-Jap Dictionary ......................................................................	52
6.3 Chinese Index .............................................................................	53
7.Chinese-English Dictionary	...................................................... 53
8.Chinese Dictionary ...................................................................	54
9.Review and Self-Test ................................................................	55
9.1Review .........................................................................................	55
9.2Self-test .......................................................................................	56
0.Other Dictionary .......................................................................	57
0.1Extension Dictionary ....................................................................	57
0.1.1Input and Search ............................................................................	57
0.1.2DIY Dictionary ................................................................................	58
Data
1.Name Card ..............................................................................	61
1.1Creating New Data .......................................................................	61
1.2The Index Screen .........................................................................	62
1.3Detail View ...................................................................................	62
2.Memorandum ...........................................................................	63
2.1Creating New Data ............................................................................	63
2.2The Index Screen .............................................................................	64
2.3Detail View ...................................................................................	64
3.Schedule ..................................................................................	65
3.1Creating New Data .......................................................................	65
3.2The Index Screen .........................................................................	66

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Index
3.3Detail View ...................................................................................	66
4.Recorder .................................................................................	67
4.1Recording and Playing .................................................................	67
4.2The Index Screen .........................................................................	68
5.Paintbrush ................................................................................	69
5.1An Introduction to the Tool Box .....................................................	69
5.2·Creating New Data ......................................................................	70
5.3The Index Screen .........................................................................	70
6.Clock .......................................................................................	71
6.1Setting the city .............................................................................	71
6.2Set Time .......................................................................................	71
6.3Set Daylight-saving Time .............................................................	71
6.4Set Time Format ...........................................................................	72
6.5Set Alarm .....................................................................................	72
7.Calendar ..................................................................................	73
8.Anniversary ..............................................................................	74
8.1Creating New Data .......................................................................	74
8.2The Index Screen .........................................................................	75
9.Calculator ................................................................................	75
9.1Function Keys ..............................................................................	74
9.2Four Basic Arithmetical Operations .............................................	75
9.3Conversions among Counting Systems ........................................	76
9.4Other Operations .........................................................................	77
0.Other Data...............................................................................	77
0.1Loan Calculation ..........................................................................	77
Entertainment
1.MP3 Music...............................................................................	79

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Index
2.Chord Music ............................................................................	80
3.Personal Album........................................................................	82
4.Cartoon World .........................................................................	83
5.Tank War .................................................................................	84
6.Word Hoodle............................................................................	86
7.Change-colored Fairy ..............................................................	87
8.Brick ........................................................................................	89
9.Little Bee .................................................................................	91
0.Other Entertainments ...............................................................	92
System
1.System Status .........................................................................	94
2.Startup Pictures .......................................................................	94
3.Volume Setting .........................................................................	95
4.Screen Contrast.......................................................................	95
5.Key Tone.................................................................................	96
6.Auto-off Delay Time .................................................................	96
7.Password Setting ....................................................................	97
8.Data Management ...................................................................	97
9.USB Link ..................................................................................	98
0.Other Settings .........................................................................	98
Card
1.Insert and Remove the card ....................................................	99
2.Access the card .......................................................................	99
3.Network or PC Download ......................................................	100

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Index

Maintenance ............................................................................

101

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Introduction to the unit	Precautions

Data Backup

All your personal data should be copied to separate permanent printed records. We assume no responsibility for data loss as a result of improper operation.

Touch Panel & Display

*To avoid scratching on the screen, use the stylus that comes with this device only. Do not use the special things such as pen, ball-pen or pencil that may damage the screen.

*Rub the screen lightly with a clean, dry and soft cloth so as to avoid scratches resulted from dust tainted on the surface when handwriting is done(Do not use volatile liquid, such as petrol).

Expansion Card

*Do not remove the battery, turn off the power or insert/remove card during data saving.

*Do not Insert/remove card when the unit reading the card data.

*Change card, please be sure of turning on the unit.

Non Waterproof

The device is non waterproof, please keep it away from any liquid. In case it happens, please clean the surface and return the unit together with a status explanation to our service center for checking.

Magnetism

The product possesses magnetism design, so please do not place it with others which have magnetism design together lest it lose magnetism and inherent functions.

Note:

We are obliged to charge user maintenance fee if the device is damaged due to any scratches or breakage on the screen or liquid percolation, for the man-made damages are not covered by warranty.

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Introduction to the unit	Product Layout

1.Product Layout

1.1Obverse Side:

The description of obverse side:

Screen	Right On-screen Control Keys
Left On-screen Control Keys	LED Light
Hidden Microphone·	Speaker
RESET Key	Keyboard

Note:

The green LED light indicates charging status; The red LED light indicates that a power adaptor is inserted and no lithium battery; The yellow LED light indicates that the connected power adaptor is not special, please use the special one.

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Introduction to the unit						Stylus

1.2Reverse Side:

The description of reverse side:

SD Card Slot	Lithium Battery
DC Adaptor Socket	mini USB Socket
Stylus Slot	Stylus
CF Card Slot	Earphone Socket

2.Stylus

Removing the stylus: Gently press the stylus tip to take out the stylus.

Storing the stylus : Gently place the stylus into the slot for automatic locking.

Stylus

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Introduction to the unit	Keyboard Buttons

3.Keyboard Buttons

Numeric key“1”

Mandarin phonetic symbol“ ”

Numeric key“2”

Mandarin phonetic symbol“ ”

Numeric key“3”

The third tone of Chinese Pinyin/Mandarin input methods

Numeric key“4”

The fourth tone of Chinese Pinyin/Mandarin input methods

Numeric key“5”

Mandarin phonetic symbol“ ”

Numeric key“6”

The second tone of Chinese Pinyin/Mandarin input methods

Numeric key“7”

The light tone of Chinese Pinyin/Mandarin input methods

Numeric key“8”

Mandarin phonetic symbol“ ”

Numeric key“9”

Mandarin phonetic symbol“ ”

Numeric key“0”

Mandarin phonetic symbol“ ”

English letter“A”

Mandarin phonetic symbol“ ”

ChangJie input method“ ”

Japanese symbol“ ”

AM setting in 12-hour system

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Introduction to the unit	Keyboard Buttons

English letter“B”

Mandarin phonetic symbol“ ”

ChangJie input method“ ”

English letter“C”

Mandarin phonetic symbol“ ”

ChangJie input method“ ”

Japanese input method “ ”

English letter“D”

Mandarin phonetic symbol“ ”

ChangJie input method“ ”

Japanese symbol“ ”

English letter“E”

Mandarin phonetic symbol“ ”

ChangJie input method “ ”

English letter“F”

Mandarin phonetic symbol “ ”

ChangJie input method“ ”

Japanese symbol“ ”

English letter“G”

Mandarin phonetic symbol“ ”

ChangJie input method“ ”

Japanese symbol“ ”

Calculate the profit in Calculator

English letter“H”

Mandarin phonetic symbol “ ”

ChangJie input method “ ”

Japanese symbol“ ”

Minus from the memory value

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Introduction to the unit	Keyboard Buttons

English letter“I”

Mandarin phonetic symbol“ ”

ChangJie input method“ ”

Mathematical sign: percentage

English letter“J”

Mandarin phonetic symbol“ ”

ChangJie input method“ ”

Japanese symbol“”

Mathematical sign: power

English letter“K”

Mandarin phonetic symbol“ ”

ChangJie input method“ ”

Japanese symbol“”

Mathematical sign: divide

English letter“L”

Mandarin phonetic symbol“ ”

ChangJie input method“ ”

Japanese symbol“”

Mathematical sign: positive and nagative

English letter“M”

Mandarin phonetic symbol“ ”

ChangJie input method “ ”

Mathematical sign: plus

English letter“N”

Mandarin phonetic symbol “ ”

ChangJie input method “ ”

Memory clear in Calculator

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Introduction to the unit	Keyboard Buttons

English letter "O"

Mandarin phonetic symbol" "

ChangJie input method " "

Shift among the base system

English letter“P”

Mandarin phonetic symbol“ ”

ChangJie input method “ ”

To calculate in decimal systen.

PM setting for 12-hour system

English letter“Q”

Mandarin phonetic symbol “ ”

ChangJie input method “ ”

English letter“R”

Mandarin phonetic symbol“ ”

ChangJie input method “ ”

English letter“S”

Mandarin phonetic symbols“ ”

ChangJie input method“ ”

Japanese symbol“”

English letter“T”

Mandarin phonetic symbol“ ”

ChangJie input method “ ”

Display total amount in memory

English letter“U”

Mandarin phonetic symbol“ ”

ChangJie input method “ ”

Mathematical signs square root X

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Introduction to the unit	Keyboard Buttons

English letter“V”

Mandarin phonetic symbol “ ”

ChangJie input method “ ”

English letter“W”

Mandarin phonetic symbol “ ”

ChangJie input method “ ”

English letter“X”

Mandarin phonetic symbol “ ”

ChangJie input method “ ”

Japanese input method“ ’”

English letter“Y”

Mandarin phonetic symbol“ ”

ChangJie input method“ ”

Plus from memory value

English letter“Z”

Mandarin phonetic symbol“ ”

ChangJie input method “ ”

Japanese input method“ ”

Input symbol“ ”.

Mandarin phonetic symbol “ ”.

Mathematical sign: minus

Input symbol “. ”.

Mandarin phonetic symbol “ ”.

To input symbol in English mode.

Mandarin phonetic symbol “ ”.

Japanese symbol “ ” “”“ ”.

To calculate in Hexadecimal system.

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Introduction to the unit	Keyboard Buttons

Shift inserting or replacing mode.

To calculate in binary system.

To delete a character or a string of characters in front of cursor.

To delete selected item, same as [DEL] key.

To clear the displayed amount, same as [CE] key.

To lock for inputting the capital letters.

To shift for inputting the capital letters.

To combine with the other keys.

To input the symbol“ ”.

Syllabic pronunciation

To input symbol“/ ”in English mode.

Mandarin phonetic symbol“ ”.

To calculate in octonary system.

To input symbol “ ”in English mode.

Japanese symbol: a long tone.

Mandarin phonetic symbol“ ”

Mathematical sign: clear the result and the calculation steps.

To access the “Repeating after the device”function.

To input symbol“ ”.

To delete the character in front of the cursor.

To shift among F1 F5 main menu

To exit current function.

To cancel current function or confirm current function and return to previous screen.

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Introduction to the unit	Keyboard Buttons

To select input method.

To save data.

To save a word for review and test in the definition of dictionary.

To shift for input Chinese and English.

To input space.

To input the first tone in Pinyin/Mandarin input method.

To confirm the first character provided during inputting Chinese.

To confirm current operation.

To move the cursor to the next line for inputting data.

To get the result, same as [=] key.

To shift the cursor to the left

To shift the cursor to the right

To highlight a word to be cross-searched

To shift the cursor up or scroll a line up

To shift the cursor down or scroll a line down

To view the previous page or record

To scroll up a page

To view the next page or record

To scroll down a page

To record.

To play the recorded content.

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Introduction to the unit

Key Description

Power on/off button

Select the corresponding main menu.

Function keys, same as [F1 F5] on the screen.

To pronounce Cantonese

To pronounce Chinese

To pronounce English

4.Key Description

Such as:

A.ChangJie code

B.Mathematical sign

C.Mandarin phonetic symbol

D.AM and PM setting in 12-hour-time system

A = AM

P=PM

E.English letter

F.Japanese symbol

A B F

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Introduction to the unit On-screen Control Keys

5.On-screen Control Keys

Tap with the stylus to activate the functions.

English -Chinese Dictionary
Chinese-English	Dictionary
Animation Dictionary
Name Card
Clock
Calculator
Calendar
MP3 function

On-Line help
Adjust the volume
Adjust the LCD contrast
Check the battery power
Function same as	/
Function same as	/
Function same as

Function same as

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User Guide	Main Power

1.Main Power

One of the following power sources can be used:

Rechargeable lithium battery (3.7V/1400mAh)

A power adaptor (DC output 5V/1A)

1.1How to Install / Replace the Lithium Battery

Press to turn off the power.

Push the clip lightly to remove the battery.

Insert the battery into the compartment following the polarity diagram, then close the battery cover securely.

Notes:

Whenever “ ” message appears, please insert a power adaptor to recharge the battery or replace another battery.

The personal data will be retained even the unit is out of power, but please press to turn off the power

before changing. battery.

If “ ” message appear very soon after you recharged the battery, that means the battery is out of life, please change a new one.

If the voltage is too low to switch on the device, please insert power adaptor and switch on the power, 20 seconds later the screen will display normally.

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User Guide	Power Source

1.2 To Recharge the Battery on the Device

Be sure to use a Besta DC5V/1A power adaptor.

Plug the charging adaptor into the DC socket on the device where (DC 5V) is symbolized and plug the power adaptor into a wall outlet. Normally, it takes 2 hours for fully recharge.

When a power-off device is connected to a power adaptor, the green light will turn on automatically and start recharging the battery.

Note:

Any damage due to using of other power adaptor which does not come with this device is not covered by warranty.

Any damage due to using of other rechargeable battery which does not come with this device is not covered by warranty. Please do not use this battery on other products.

For the first use of this device, please fully recharge the battery for 2 hours, the green light will be turned off automatically when fully recharged.

1.3Checking the Battery Power

You are allowed to tap the hot keyon the screen to check the battery power anytime, as pictures below.

fully charged

charging

no battery, adaptor connected

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User Guide	Main Menus

2.Main menus

Tap [F1 ]~[F6 ] on the screen to select a main menu directly. Press/~ / / to select a main menu circularly.

[F1]		[F2]

[F3]			[F4]

[F5]		[F6]

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User Guide	Main Menus/Input Methods

3.Main Menu Selection

There are different functions in [F1]~[F6] main menus, please select the wanted function according to the methods below.

Tap directly on the function to select main/sub function. Press numeric key ~ to select main/sub function.

Tap the desktop image once to zoom to full screen, tap again to recover.

4.Input Methods

The device provides handwriting input method and keyboard input method, including Chinese, English, Japanese, Number, Symbol input methods and so on.

Chinese input methods includes Mandarin phonetic symbol, Chinese Pinyin, General Pinyin, ChangJie, Simplified ChangJie, Total stroke, Radical stroke, Cantonese Pinyin, Boshiamy, Handwriting recognition input methods and so on.

Chinese Input Method

English Input Method

Other Input Method

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User Guide	Reset

5.System Reset for the First Use

You need to initialize the system for the first use or whenever you reset the system.

5.1Touch Panel Correction

Tap the centers of the targets to calibrate the sensitivity and accurate position of touch panel. There are 3 targets to be tapped: lower left, center and upper right. Tap the center of the target.

5.2Reset the Unit

After the touch panel correction, the message “ ” appears.

*If select “ (N)” then access the main menu.

*If select “ (Y) “ all the default settings will be recovered then access the main menu.

*If you tick “ ” and select “ (Y)”, the message “?” will appear again:

*If select “ (N)”, it will not delete your personal data and return to the main menu;

*If select “ (Y)”, all the personal data will be deleted and return to the main menu. Please be cautious to use this function.

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Study	Features

Audio-Visual Classroom

* Introduce all kinds of dialogues by film.

Listening Studio

*Including single sentence practice and whole text reading with variety of topics for your hearing training.

Pronouncing Studio

*Including phonetic symbol practice, single sentence practice and dialogue practice.

Reading Room

*Covers well-chosen articles with variety of reading test for your reading and writing ability.

Animated Grammar

*Introduce grammar by means of animation, including live animation, grammar guidance and grammar rules

English test

*Including hearing test and reading ability test by different levels. One-step English

*Show Animation for you to repeat after the device and role play in dialogues.

Topic Discussion

*Including single sentence practice and interactive practice with variety of situation for your choice.

Multinational Languages

*Provides abundant multinational languages travel dialogues, you can hear the pronunciation and repeat after the device.

Other Learning

* Provides user to download variety of learning data and files.

Download Management

*No matter you save it in the unit or the card, all the content downloaded from the website can be integrated and displayed under the category of the function.

It will display as black if saved in the unit; blue if in CF card; peach if in SD card.

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Study	Audio-Visual Classroom

The functions in Learn menu includes audio-visual classroom, listening studio, pronouncing studio, reading room, animated grammar, English test, one-step English, topic discussion, multinational languages and learning download. The icon before the function name indicates that you can update the content of the function from website, red means you can only add or delete data of the function, green means you can delete or replace data and title of the function.

1.Audio-Visual Classroom

Mainly use LiveABC educational short film, the content covers dialogues of all cases in the life, guiding the user to be personally on the scene, doing hearing practice while enjoying.

In Learn menu, tap audio-visual classroom to select unit of film, then start practice.

Press , to select film, then press to confirm; or tap the film directly.

*Tap [Autoplay] to start playing film .

*Tap [Pause] to pause.

*Tap [Stop] to stop playing and to the previous screen.

*Tap [Previous] to play the previous sentence.

*Tap [Next] to play the next sentence.

*Tap [Replay] to replay the current film.

*Tap [ / ] to toggle film or text display.

*Tap [EN] to cancel English caption; tap again to recover.

*Tap [CH] to cancel Chinese caption; tap again to recover.

Tap [F1Select ] then tap [F2 ] to delete the selected data.

Tap [F6 ] to view the copyright information. Press to return to the previous screen in turn.

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Study	Listening Studio

2.Listening Studio

The main purpose is to hear clearly and then understand from sentence to word, including whole text reading and single sentence practice. There is a topic for every unit, and is pronounced by natural voice. You can download to the device or the extension card from website and the downloaded data can be deleted.

2.1Single sentence practice

In Learn menu, double tap listening studio, then select single sentence practice. Press , to select article, then press to confirm; or double tap the article directly.

*Tap [F1 ] to hear the sentence again.

*Tap [F2 ] to pronounce word by word.

*Tap [F3 ] to display the original English sentence.

*Tap [F4 ] to display the Chinese translation of English sentence.

*Tap [F5 ] to display the English sentence and the Chinese translation.

*Tap [F6 ] to test the content you heard

just now.

*Input correctly, the message “Bingo” displays and return to the previous screen.

*Input wrong, the message “Try again” displays, and you can select [F1 ] or [F2 ] or [F3 ], or tap [ESC ] to return.

*Tap or , or press ,to look up the previous/next sentence.

Tap [F1Select ], then tap [F2 ] to delete the selected data.

Pressto return to the previous screen in turn.

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Study	Listening Studio

2.2Whole Text Reading

You can decide whether to display text and repeat hearing before whole text reading. The function read sentence by sentence according to the current type. When reading is interrupted, the current sentence is displayed.

Tap [F1 ] to set text displaying and repeating.

*Tap or pressor or press to switch YES or NO.