Hewlett Packard 4AQ45EA User Manual
User Guide
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Second Edition: September 2018
First Edition: April 2018
Document Part Number: L18895-002
Product notice
This guide describes features that are common
to most products. Some features may not be
available on your computer.
Not all features are available in all editions or
versions of Windows. Systems may require
upgraded and/or separately purchased
hardware, drivers, software or BIOS update to
take full advantage of Windows functionality.
Windows 10 is automatically updated, which is
always enabled. ISP fees may apply and
additional requirements may apply over time
for updates. Go to http://www.microsoft.com
for details.
To access the latest user guides, go to
http://www.hp.com/support, and follow the
instructions to nd your product. Then select
User Guides.
Software terms
By installing, copying, downloading, or
otherwise using any software product
preinstalled on this computer, you agree to be
bound by the terms of the HP End User License
Agreement (EULA). If you do not accept these
license terms, your sole remedy is to return the
entire unused product (hardware and software)
within 14 days for a full refund subject to the
refund policy of your seller.
For any further information or to request a full
refund of the price of the computer, please
contact your seller.
Safety warning notice
WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the
computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, at
surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as
pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to come into contact with the
skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The computer and the AC adapter
comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits dened by the International Standard for Safety
of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).
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Processor conguration setting (select products only)
IMPORTANT: Select products are congured with an Intel® Pentium® N35xx/N37xx series or a Celeron®
N28xx/N29xx/N30xx/N31xx series processor and a Windows® operating system. If your computer is
congured as described, do not change the processor conguration setting in mscong.exe from 4 or 2
processors to 1 processor. If you do so, your computer will not restart. You will have to perform a factory
reset to restore the original settings.
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Table of contents
1 Getting started ............................................................................................................................................. 1
Important information about Microsoft Windows ................................................................................................ 1
Best practices ......................................................................................................................................................... 1
More HP resources ................................................................................................................................................. 2
2 Getting to know your computer ...................................................................................................................... 3
Locating hardware ................................................................................................................................................. 3
Locating software .................................................................................................................................................. 3
Right side ............................................................................................................................................................... 4
Left side ................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Display .................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Keyboard area ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
TouchPad ............................................................................................................................................. 9
Lights ................................................................................................................................................. 10
Button, vent, and speakers ............................................................................................................... 11
Special keys ....................................................................................................................................... 12
Action keys ........................................................................................................................................ 13
Bottom ................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Labels ................................................................................................................................................................... 14
3 Connecting to a network .............................................................................................................................. 16
Connecting to a wireless network ....................................................................................................................... 16
Using the wireless controls ............................................................................................................... 16
Airplane mode key .......................................................................................................... 16
Operating system controls ............................................................................................. 16
Connecting to a WLAN ....................................................................................................................... 17
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select products only) .......................................................................... 18
Using GPS (select products only) ...................................................................................................... 18
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only) ................................................................. 18
Connecting Bluetooth devices ........................................................................................ 18
Connecting to a wired network—LAN (select products only) ............................................................................. 19
4 Enjoying entertainment features .................................................................................................................. 20
Using the camera ................................................................................................................................................. 20
Using audio .......................................................................................................................................................... 20
Connecting speakers ......................................................................................................................... 20
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Connecting headphones .................................................................................................................... 20
Connecting headsets ......................................................................................................................... 21
Using sound settings ......................................................................................................................... 21
Using video .......................................................................................................................................................... 21
Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select products only) ............................................ 21
Setting up HDMI audio .................................................................................................... 22
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select products only) ...... 23
5 Navigating the screen .................................................................................................................................. 24
Using TouchPad and touch screen gestures ........................................................................................................ 24
Tap ..................................................................................................................................................... 24
Two-nger pinch zoom ..................................................................................................................... 25
Two-nger slide (TouchPad only) ..................................................................................................... 25
Two-nger tap (TouchPad only) ........................................................................................................ 25
Four-nger tap (TouchPad only) ....................................................................................................... 25
Three-nger swipe (TouchPad only) ................................................................................................. 26
One-nger slide (touch screen only) ................................................................................................. 27
Using an optional keyboard or mouse ................................................................................................................. 27
Using an on-screen keyboard (select products only) .......................................................................................... 27
6 Managing power .......................................................................................................................................... 28
Using Sleep and Hibernation ............................................................................................................................... 28
Initiating and exiting Sleep ............................................................................................................... 28
Initiating and exiting Hibernation (select products only) ................................................................. 29
Shutting down (turning o) the computer .......................................................................................................... 29
Using the Power icon and Power Options ............................................................................................................ 30
Running on battery power ................................................................................................................................... 30
Using HP Fast Charge (select products only) .................................................................................... 30
Displaying battery charge ................................................................................................................. 31
Finding battery information in HP Support Assistant (select products only) .................................. 31
Conserving battery power ................................................................................................................. 31
Identifying low battery levels ........................................................................................................... 31
Resolving a low battery level ............................................................................................................ 32
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ................................... 32
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ................................. 32
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation .................. 32
Factory-sealed battery ...................................................................................................................... 32
Running on external power ................................................................................................................................. 32
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7 Maintaining your computer .......................................................................................................................... 34
Improving performance ....................................................................................................................................... 34
Using Disk Defragmenter .................................................................................................................. 34
Using Disk Cleanup ............................................................................................................................ 34
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only) ................................................................................ 34
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status .............................................................................. 35
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................................... 35
Updating using Windows 10 .............................................................................................................. 35
Updating using Windows 10 S ........................................................................................................... 35
Cleaning your computer ...................................................................................................................................... 35
Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................................... 36
Cleaning the display ........................................................................................................ 36
Cleaning the sides or cover ............................................................................................. 36
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse (select products only) ............................. 36
Traveling with or shipping your computer .......................................................................................................... 36
8 Securing your computer and information ....................................................................................................... 38
Using passwords .................................................................................................................................................. 38
Setting Windows passwords ............................................................................................................. 38
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords ............................................................................................. 39
Using Windows Hello (select products only) ....................................................................................................... 40
Using Internet security software ......................................................................................................................... 40
Using antivirus software ................................................................................................................... 40
Using rewall software ..................................................................................................................... 40
Installing software updates ................................................................................................................................. 41
Using HP Device as a Service (HP DaaS) (select products only) .......................................................................... 41
Securing your wireless network .......................................................................................................................... 41
Backing up your software applications and information .................................................................................... 41
Using an optional security cable (select products only) ..................................................................................... 41
9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ............................................................................................................................. 42
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ................................................................................................................................ 42
Updating Setup Utility (BIOS) .............................................................................................................................. 42
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................................... 42
Downloading a BIOS update .............................................................................................................. 43
10 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics .............................................................................................................. 44
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows (select products only) ................................................................. 44
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows ....................................................................... 44
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows version ....................... 45
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Downloading HP Hardware Diagnostics Windows by product name or number
(select products only) ..................................................................................................... 45
Installing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows ............................................................................. 45
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI ............................................................................................................. 45
Starting HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI ....................................................................................... 46
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI to a USB ash drive .............................................. 46
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version .............................. 46
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or number
(select products only)
Using Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings (select products only) ............................................. 47
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI ................................................................. 47
Downloading the latest Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version ................. 47
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or
number ............................................................................................................................ 47
Customizing Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings .................................................... 47
11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering .......................................................................................................... 49
Using Windows tools for backing up, restoring, and recovering your computer ............................................... 49
Creating backups ............................................................................................................................... 49
Restoring and recovering .................................................................................................................. 49
Creating HP Recovery media (select products only) ........................................................................................... 50
Using HP Recovery Manager to create recovery media .................................................................... 50
Before you begin ............................................................................................................. 50
Creating the recovery media ........................................................................................... 51
Using the HP Cloud Recovery Download Tool to create recovery media .......................................... 51
Restoring and recovery ........................................................................................................................................ 51
Restoring, resetting, and refreshing using Windows tools .............................................................. 51
Restoring using HP Recovery Manager and the HP Recovery partition ........................................... 51
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager ........................................................................................... 52
Recovering using the HP Recovery partition (select products only) ................................................ 52
Recovering using HP Recovery media ............................................................................................... 53
Changing the computer boot order ................................................................................................... 53
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only) ............................................................ 53
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12 Specications ............................................................................................................................................ 54
Input power .......................................................................................................................................................... 54
Operating environment ....................................................................................................................................... 55
13 Electrostatic Discharge .............................................................................................................................. 56
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14 Accessibility .............................................................................................................................................. 57
Accessibility ......................................................................................................................................................... 57
Finding the technology tools you need ............................................................................................ 57
Our commitment ............................................................................................................................... 57
International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) ....................................................... 57
Finding the best assistive technology .............................................................................................. 58
Assessing your needs ..................................................................................................... 58
Accessibility for HP products .......................................................................................... 58
Standards and legislation .................................................................................................................................... 59
Standards .......................................................................................................................................... 59
Mandate 376 – EN 301 549 ............................................................................................ 59
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) ................................................................ 59
Legislation and regulations .............................................................................................................. 59
United States ................................................................................................................... 60
21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA) ............................... 60
Canada ............................................................................................................................. 60
Europe ............................................................................................................................. 61
United Kingdom .............................................................................................................. 61
Australia .......................................................................................................................... 61
Worldwide ....................................................................................................................... 61
Useful accessibility resources and links .............................................................................................................. 62
Organizations .................................................................................................................................... 62
Educational institutions .................................................................................................................... 62
Other disability resources ................................................................................................................. 62
HP links .............................................................................................................................................. 62
Contacting support .............................................................................................................................................. 63
Index ............................................................................................................................................................. 64
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1 Getting started
This computer is a powerful tool designed to enhance your work and entertainment. Read this chapter to
learn about best practices after you set up your computer, fun things to do with your computer, and where to
nd additional HP resources.
Important information about Microsoft Windows
Your product includes one of many versions of Microsoft Windows. Each Windows version provides a dierent
feature set and may include some limitations. For example, products shipping with Windows 10 S may not
support the following:
● HP Support Assistant
● HP PC Diagnostics Windows
● HP Recovery Manager and the HP Recovery partition
This guide notes where features or functionality may not be provided with your operating system. You can
upgrade your operating system at any time to enable additional features and functionality. For additional
information about the features and functionality of your operating system, or to get information about
upgrading your operating system, go to http://www.microsoft.com.
Best practices
After you set up and register the computer, we recommend the following steps to get the most out of your
smart investment:
● Back up your hard drive by creating recovery media. See Backing up, restoring, and recovering
on page 49.
● If you haven’t already done so, connect to a wired or wireless network. See details in Connecting to a
network on page 16.
● Become familiar with the computer hardware and software. For more information, see Getting to know
your computer on page 3 and Enjoying entertainment features on page 20.
● Update or purchase antivirus software. See Using antivirus software on page 40.
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More HP resources
To locate resources that provide product details, how-to information, and more, use this table.
Resource Contents
Setup Instructions ● Overview of computer setup and features
HP support
For HP support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and
follow the instructions to nd your product.
Safety & Comfort Guide
To access this guide:
▲ Select the Start button, select HP Help and Support,
and then select HP Documentation.
‒ or –
▲ Go to http://www.hp.com/ergo.
IMPORTANT: You must be connected to the Internet
to access the latest version of the user guide.
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices
To access this document:
▲ Select the Start button, select HP Help and Support,
and then select HP Documentation.
Limited Warranty*
To access this document:
▲ Select the Start button, select HP Help and Support,
and then select HP Documentation.
‒ or –
▲ Go to http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.
IMPORTANT: You must be connected to the Internet
to access the latest version of the user guide.
● Online chat with an HP technician
● Support telephone numbers
● Replacement parts videos (select products only)
● Maintenance and service guides
● HP service center locations
● Proper workstation setup
● Guidelines for posture and work habits that increase your comfort
and decrease your risk of injury
● Electrical and mechanical safety information
● Important regulatory notices, including information about proper
battery disposal, if needed.
● Specic warranty information about this computer
*You can nd your HP Limited Warranty located with the user guides on your product and/or on the CD or DVD provided in the box. In
some countries or regions, HP may provide a printed warranty in the box. For countries or regions where the warranty is not provided
in printed format, you can request a copy from http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments. For products purchased in Asia Pacic, you
can write to HP at POD, PO Box 161, Kitchener Road Post Oice, Singapore 912006. Include your product name, and your name, phone
number, and postal address.
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2 Getting to know your computer
Your computer features top-rated components. This chapter provides details about your components, where
they're located, and how they work.
Locating hardware
To nd out what hardware is installed on your computer:
▲ Type device manager in the taskbar search box, and then select the Device Manager app.
A list displays all the devices installed on your computer.
For information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number, press fn+esc
(select products only).
Locating software
To nd out what software is installed on your computer:
▲ Right-click the Start button, and then select Apps and Features.
To add software to your computer, use the Microsoft Store app.
1. Select Start, and then select Microsoft Store.
2. Type your search term in the search box, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Locating hardware 3
Right side
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Component Description
(1) Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone)
combo jack
(2) USB SuperSpeed ports (2) Connect a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity
(3) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-
(4) RJ-45 (network) jack/status lights Connects a network cable.
Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones,
earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Also connects an
optional headset microphone. This jack does not support
optional standalone microphones.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the
volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset.
For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory,
Safety, and Environmental Notices.
To access this guide:
▲ Select the Start button, select HP Help and Support, and
then select HP Documentation.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer
speakers are disabled.
tracker, or smartwatch, and provide high-speed data transfer.
denition television, any compatible digital or audio component,
or a high-speed High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
device.
● White: The network is connected.
● Amber: Activity is occurring on the network.
(5) AC adapter and battery light ● White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully
(6) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(7) Power light ● On: The computer is on.
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charged.
● Blinking white: The AC adapter is disconnected and the
battery has reached a low battery level.
● Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is
charging.
● O: The battery is not charging.
Component Description
● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-
saving state. The computer shuts o power to the display
and other unneeded components.
● O: The computer is o or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a
power-saving state that uses the least amount of power.
(8) Drive light ● Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
(9) Memory card reader Reads optional memory cards that enable you to store, manage,
share, or access information.
To insert a card:
1. Hold the card label-side up, with connectors facing the
computer.
2. Insert the card into the memory card reader, and then
press in on the card until it is rmly seated.
To remove a card:
▲ Press in on the card, and then remove it from the memory
card reader.
(10) USB port Connects a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity
tracker, or smartwatch, and provides data transfer.
(11) Optical drive Depending on your computer model, reads an optical disc or
reads and writes to an optical disc.
(12) Optical drive eject button Releases the optical drive disc tray.
(13) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but
it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or
stolen.
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Left side
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Component Description
(1) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
(2) USB port Connects a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity
(3) Memory card reader Reads optional memory cards that enable you to store, manage,
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but
it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or
stolen.
tracker, or smartwatch, and provides data transfer.
share, or access information.
To insert a card:
1. Hold the card label-side up, with connectors facing the
computer.
2. Insert the card into the memory card reader, and then
press in on the card until it is rmly seated.
To remove a card:
▲ Press in on the card, and then remove it from the memory
card reader.
(4) Drive light (select products only) ● Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
(5) Power light ● On: The computer is on.
(6) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(7) AC adapter and battery light ● White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully
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● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-
saving state. The computer shuts o power to the display
and other unneeded components.
● O: The computer is o or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a
power-saving state that uses the least amount of power.
charged.
● Blinking white: The AC adapter is disconnected and the
battery has reached a low battery level.
● Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is
charging.
Component Description
● O: The battery is not charging.
(8) RJ-45 (network) jack/status lights Connects a network cable.
● White: The network is connected.
● Amber: Activity is occurring on the network.
(9) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-
denition television, any compatible digital or audio component,
or a high-speed High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
device.
(10) USB SuperSpeed ports (2) Connect a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity
tracker, or smartwatch, and provide high-speed data transfer.
(11) Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone)
combo jack
Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones,
earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Also connects an
optional headset microphone. This jack does not support
optional standalone microphones.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the
volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset.
For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory,
Safety, and Environmental Notices.
To access this guide:
▲ Select the Start button, select HP Help and Support, and
then select HP Documentation.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer
speakers are disabled.
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Display
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Component Description
(1) WLAN antennas* (1 or 2 depending on model) Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local
area networks (WLANs).
(2) Camera light On: The camera is in use.
(3) Camera Allows you to video chat, record video, and record still images. To use
your camera, see Using the camera on page 20. Some cameras also
allow a facial recognition logon to Windows, instead of a password
logon. For more information, see Using Windows Hello (select
products only) on page 40.
NOTE: Camera functions vary depending on the camera hardware
and software installed on your product.
(4) Internal microphone Records sound.
*The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the
antennas free from obstructions.
For wireless regulatory notices, see the section of the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or
region.
To access this guide:
▲ Select the Start button, select HP Help and Support, and then select HP Documentation.
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Keyboard area
TouchPad
Component Description
(1) TouchPad zone Reads your nger gestures to move the pointer or activate items
on the screen.
NOTE: For more information, see Using TouchPad and touch
screen gestures on page 24.
(2) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(3) Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
Keyboard area 9
Lights
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Component Description
(1) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on, which switches the key input to all capital
letters.
(2) Mute light ● On: Computer sound is o.
● O: Computer sound is on.
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Button, vent, and speakers
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Component Description
(1) Power button ● When the computer is o, press the button to turn on the
computer.
● When the computer is on, press the button briey to
initiate Sleep.
● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button
briey to exit Sleep.
● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
briey to exit Hibernation.
CAUTION: Pressing and holding down the power button results
in the loss of unsaved information.
If the computer has stopped responding and shutdown
procedures are ineective, press and hold the power button
down for at least 5 seconds to turn o the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, see your power
options:
▲ Right-click the Power icon , and then select Power
Options.
(2) Vent Enables airow to cool internal components.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool
internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for
the internal fan to cycle on and o during routine operation.
(3) Speakers (2) Produce sound.
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Special keys
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Component Description
(1) Action keys Execute frequently used system functions.
NOTE: On select products, the f5 action key turns the keyboard
backlight feature o or on.
(2) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with
the fn key.
(3) fn key Executes specic functions when pressed in combination with
another key.
(4) Windows key Opens the Start menu.
NOTE: Pressing the Windows key again will close the Start
menu.
(5) num lock key Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions on
the integrated numeric keypad.
(6) Integrated numeric keypad A separate keypad to the right of the alphabet keyboard. When
num lock is pressed, the keypad can be used like an external
numeric keypad.
NOTE: If the keypad function is active when the computer is
turned o, that function is reinstated when the computer is
turned back on.
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