Medion WIM 2120 user Manual
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please provide these instructions to the new owner.
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These instructions are intended for both the novice and advanced
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and applications for use with this notebook have been designed
with the entire family in mind.
Document Your Notebook
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in the event you need warranty service. The serial number can be
found on the bottom of the notebook:
Serial Number ......................................
Date of Purchase ......................................
Place of Purchase ......................................
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Table of Contents
Safety and Maintenance .............................................. 1
Safety Instructions ................................................... 3
Data Security........................................................ 4
Set-Up Location .................................................... 4
Ambient Temperature ............................................ 5
Working in Comfort................................................ 6
Connecting ........................................................... 7
Power Supply.................................................... 7
Cabling ............................................................ 8
Information about the regulatory compliance
according to R&TTE................................................ 9
Modem ................................................................ 9
Touch Pad ............................................................ 9
Battery Operation................................................ 10
Views & first setup .................................................... 11
Included with Your Notebook ................................... 13
Views of the Notebook ............................................ 14
Open Notebook ................................................... 14
Front View.......................................................... 15
Left Side ............................................................ 15
Right Side .......................................................... 15
Rear Side ........................................................... 16
Device Indicators................................................. 17
Getting Started ...................................................... 18
How to start: ...................................................... 18
Step 1............................................................ 18
Step 2............................................................ 20
Step 3............................................................ 20
Short description of the Windows® Desktop ......... 21
Main Components...................................................... 23
Power Supply......................................................... 25
On/Off button ..................................................... 25
Power Adapter .................................................... 26
Battery Operation................................................ 27
Inserting the Battery........................................ 28
Removing the battery....................................... 28
Charging the Battery........................................ 29
Discharging the battery .................................... 29
Battery Performance ........................................ 30
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Power Management ............................................. 31
Sleep Mode ( Ö ).................................... 31
Hibernate Mode ( Ö ) ................................. 31
Display ................................................................. 32
Opening and Closing the Display............................ 32
Screen Resolution................................................ 33
Connecting an External Monitor ............................. 34
Duplicating the Desktop.................................... 34
Extending the Desktop ..................................... 35
Connecting a TV .................................................. 36
Data Entry ............................................................ 37
The Keyboard ..................................................... 37
Notebook-specific key combinations ................... 37
The Touchpad ..................................................... 38
The Hard drive....................................................... 39
Important Directories........................................... 40
The Optical Drive.................................................... 41
Loading a Disc .................................................... 41
Emergency Ejection of a blocked Disc ................. 43
Playing Back and Retrieving Data from Discs ........... 43
Regional Playback Information for DVD................... 44
Subjects Concerning the CD/DVD-Rewriter.............. 45
Recordable/Rewriteable Discs............................ 45
The Sound Card ..................................................... 46
External Audio Ports ............................................ 47
Modem ................................................................. 49
Modem port........................................................ 50
The Network.......................................................... 51
What is a network?.............................................. 51
Ethernet-Network ............................................ 51
Wireless LAN................................................... 52
The Express Connection .......................................... 54
Installing Express Card......................................... 54
Removing Express Card........................................ 54
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port ................................ 55
Securing the Notebook............................................ 56
Startup Password ................................................ 56
Using a safety lock .............................................. 56
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Software ............................................................... 57
Getting to Know Windows Vista ............................. 57
Windows Vista - Quickstartguide........................ 57
Windows Vista - Help and Support ..................... 57
Windows Vista – Welcome Center ...................... 58
Windows Vista – User Account Control................ 59
Installation of Software ........................................ 60
Software Uninstallation..................................... 61
Windows Activation.............................................. 62
Product activation on your PC............................ 62
The BIOS Set-up-Program .................................... 63
Running the BIOS Set-up.................................. 63
First Aid .................................................................... 65
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions............................ 67
Data and System Security ....................................... 69
Data Security...................................................... 69
Maintenance Programs ......................................... 69
Password Reset Disk ............................................ 69
Windows® Update................................................ 70
Windows Update Information for Data Security .... 71
System Recovery ................................................... 72
Correction .......................................................... 72
System Restore powered by Symantec ................... 73
Limits of the Recovery...................................... 73
Performing the Restore..................................... 73
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 74
Localize the Cause............................................... 74
Check Cables and Connections .......................... 74
Errors And Possible Causes ............................... 75
Additional Support............................................... 76
Driver Support .................................................... 76
Maintenance .......................................................... 77
Care of the TFT Display ........................................ 77
Transporting the Notebook.................................... 78
Recycling and Disposal ......................................... 79
Batteries and Proper Treatment ......................... 79
Upgrades and Repairs .......................................... 81
Notes for Service Engineers .............................. 81
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Appendix ................................................................... 83
Standards ............................................................. 85
Electromagnetic Compatibility ............................... 85
ISO 13406-2 Class II ........................................... 85
FCC Compliance Statement................................... 88
Warranty .............................................................. 89
Liability limitations............................................... 90
Copying this manual ............................................ 90
Index ................................................................... 91
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Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix
Chapter 1
Safety and Maintenance
Subject Page
Data Security.............................................. 4
Set-up Location........................................... 4
Environmental Conditions ............................. 5
Connecting ................................................. 6
Information about the regulatory compliance
according to R&TTE...................................... 9
Modem ...................................................... 9
Touchpad .................................................. 9
Battery Operation ....................................... 10
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Safety and Maintenance
Safety Instructions
Please follow the instructions in this section for the safe operation
of your notebook:
• Do not allow small children to play unattended with electri-
cal equipment. Children are incapable of judging potential
risks properly.
• Keep the packing materials, such as foil away from chil-
dren. The danger of suffocation could arise in the case of
misuse.
• Do not open the case of the notebook, the battery or the
power adaptor. When the case is open there is a danger of
severe electric shock.
• CD-ROM-/CDRW-/DVD-drives are Laser Class 1 devices.
These lasers must remain in their sealed casing. DO NOT
remove the drive covers, as exposure to the lasers may be
harmful.
• Do not insert objects through the slots and openings of the
notebook. This may lead to electric shock, electrical shortcircuit or fire that will damage your notebook.
• Slots and openings in the notebook serve to ventilate it. Do
not cover up these openings, because the notebook could
overheat otherwise.
• The notebook is not intended to be operated in a heavy
industry company. Operation under extreme environ-
mental conditions can result in damage to your notebook.
• Do not operate the notebook during a thunderstorm, in
order to avoid damage through lightning strike.
• Do not cover the slots and openings of the notebook.
Never place objects on top of the notebook that would exert
any pressure on the display. There is a danger that even
slight pressure may break the TFT display.
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Safety Instructions
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• There is a risk of injury if the TFT display breaks. Use protective gloves to pack up the broken pieces and contact
customer service to arrange for proper disposal. It is important to thoroughly wash your hands after handling a broken
TFT display. There is a chance that chemicals may have
been released.
• Do not forcibly open it.
• In order to avoid damage to the display, do not touch it
with your fingers or sharp objects.
• Never lift the notebook by the TFT Display; doing so could
break the hinges.
Switch off your PC immediately or do not switch it on at all
and contact customer service …
• … if the power cord or the connectors attached to it are
burnt or damaged. Replace the defective power cord with an
original power cord. Under no circumstances may a defective power cord be repaired.
• ... if the housing of the PC is damaged or fluids have
leaked into it. Have the PC checked by customer service
first, because the PC may not be safely operated otherwise
and there may be a life-threatening risk of electrocution!
Data Security
• Every time you update your data make back-up copies on
an external storage medium. The supplier does not assume
liability for data loss or damage to data storage units, and
no claims can be accepted for damages resulting from the
loss of data or consequential losses.
Set-Up Location
• Keep your notebook and all connected peripherals away
from moisture, dust, heat and direct sunlight. Failure to
do so can lead to notebook malfunction or damage.
• It is highly recommended you do not use the notebook
outdoors.
• Operate the notebook and all peripherals on a stable, balanced and vibration-free surface.
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Safety and Maintenance
• Do not leave the base of your notebook on your lap or any
part of your body for a long period of time. The notebook
can become very warm while it is turned on or charging and
can cause discomfort or injury from heat exposure.
• In the first hours of operation, new devices may emit a typi-
cal, unavoidable but completely harmless smell, which will
decline increasingly in the course of time. We recommend
you to ventilate the room regularly, in order to counteract
the formation of the smell. During the development of this
product, we have made sure that the applicable limits are
clearly fallen below.
Ambient Temperature
• The notebook is most reliably operated at an ambient tem-
perature between +41° and +104° F and at a relative humidity between 20% and 80% (without condensation).
• When powered off, the notebook can be stored at tempera-
tures between 32° and 140° F.
• Unplug the cable during thunderstorms and make espe-
cially sure to remove the antenna cables, if present. We
recommend the use of a surge protector for additional
safety, in order to protect your notebook from being damaged by power peaks or lightning strikes through the
power network.
• Wait until the notebook has reached ambient (room) tem-
perature before turning it on or connecting it to the power
adapter. Drastic variations in temperature and humidity can
create condensation within the PC and may cause it to
short-circuit.
• For transporting the notebook keep the original packing.
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Safety Instructions
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Working in Comfort
Sitting in one position for long periods can be uncomfortable. To
minimize the potential for physical discomfort or injury, it’s important that you maintain proper posture.
• Back – While sitting at your work surface, make sure your
back is supported by the chair’s backrest in erect position or
angled slightly backwards.
• Arms – Your arms should be relaxed and loose, elbows
close to your sides, with forearms and hands approximately
parallel to the floor.
• Wrists – Your wrists should be as straight as possible while
using the keyboard, mouse or trackball. They should not be
bent sideways, or more than 10 degrees up or down.
• Legs – Your thighs should be horizontal or angled slightly
downward. Your lower legs should be near a right angle to
your thighs. Your feet should rest flat on the floor. If necessary, use a footrest, but double check that you have your
seat height adjusted correctly before getting a footrest.
• Head – Your head should be upright or tilted slightly for-
ward. Avoid working with your head or trunk twisted.
• Overall – Change your position frequently and take regular
breaks to avoid fatigue.
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Safety and Maintenance
Connecting
Pay attention to the following information, in order to connect
your notebook correctly:
Power Supply
• Do not open the power adapter housing. When the housing
is open there is a danger of severe electric shock. It con-
tains no user-serviceable parts.
• The electric outlet must be in the vicinity of the notebook
and within reach of the power adapter cables.
• To disconnect your notebook from the power source, or set
the notebook to battery operation, remove the power cord
from the notebook’s power socket.
• Only use the notebook with a power adaptor operating at
AC 100-240V~, 50/60 Hz. For details on power consumption, please refer to the rating plate on the rear of your
notebook. If you are unsure of the type of power supply
available at the point of use, ask your local power company.
• Use only the supplied power cord and power adapter.
• If using an extension cord, make certain that it meets your
local safety requirements. If in doubt, consult an electrician.
• To provide additional protection against electric shock,
power surges, lightning strikes, or other electrical damage
to your notebook, we recommend the use of a surge pro-
tector.
• Firstly remove the plug, and then the connector of the
notebook, from the power source, if you want to detach
the network adapter from the mains power supply. A reverse sequence could damage the network adapter or the
notebook. Always hold the connector firmly when removing
it. Never pull on the power cord.
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Safety Instructions
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Cabling
• Arrange cables so no one can walk on or trip over them.
• Do not place objects on any of the cables.
• To avoid damage to your PC, connect your peripherals (e.g.,
keyboard, mouse and monitor) whilst your notebook is powered off. Some devices can be connected whilst your notebook is in use. These devices usually have a USB or IEEE
1394 connector. Please follow the appropriate instruc-
tions for each device.
• Keep the notebook at least one meter (approximately three
feet) away from high frequency and magnetic interfer-
ence sources (e.g., televisions, loudspeaker cabinets, mobile telephones, etc.) in order to avoid malfunctions and/or
loss of data.
• Please note that only shielded cables shorter than
3 metres (9.84 ft) should be used for the LPT, COM, USB,
IEEE 1394, audio, video and network interfaces with this
notebook. Please use only doubly screened cables in the
case of printer cables.
• Do not replace the cables supplied. Only use the cable sup-
plied with the notebook, since that cable will have been
tested extensively in our laboratory.
• Also only use the connection cables supplied with the de-
vices to connect your peripherals.
• Make sure that all connecting cables are connected with the
respective peripheral devices, in order to avoid perturbing
radiation. Remove any cables not needed.
• The connection of devices is limited to equipment that com-
plies with EN60950 “Safety of information technology
equipment” or EN60065 “Audio, video and similar electronic
apparatus. Safety requirements”.
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Safety and Maintenance
Information about the regulatory compliance according to R&TTE
The following remote equipment has been supplied with this notebook:
• Wireless LAN
• Bluetooth (external USB Bluetooth dongle)
The company declares herewith that these devices are in agreement with the fundamental requirements and the other relevant
terms of the 1999/5/EG Guideline. Complete declarations of conformity are available under www.medion.com/conformity
The modem meets the requirements of TBR21 (01/1998) and
EG201120/V1.1.1/01/98 regarding connection with an analogue
telephone network.
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Modem
• If your system has a modem, please make sure you connect
it to an analogue telephone line only. Connecting to a digital PBX, a digital line designed for broadband services or
ISDN, a shared service line or a payphone will damage the
modem or the devices to which it is connected.
Touch Pad
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• Light pressure with the tip of your finger is all that is re-
quired to operate the touch pad. Because the touch pad is
electrostatic sensitive, objects cannot be used in place of
your fingers. Using a pen or other object can damage the
touch pad or cause the notebook to malfunction.
Safety Instructions
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Battery Operation
To extend the life and power of your battery and guarantee secure operation, the instructions below should be followed:
• Never expose the battery to direct sunlight or heat for
long periods.
• Do not dispose of the battery by fire.
• Disregarding these instructions will lead to damage and un-
der some circumstances may even cause the battery to explode.
• Do not open the battery housing; it contains no user-
serviceable parts.
• Keep the battery away from electrically conductive materi-
als, chemical substances and cleaning agents.
• Only use the originally supplied power adapter to charge
the battery.
• Ensure (through the display or the signalling sound of the
notebook) that the battery is completely discharged before recharging it.
• Replace the battery only with the same type or an equiva-
lent type recommended by the manufacturer.
• Charge the battery only until the battery charging light goes
out. Also, refer to the instructions under “Charging the
Battery” on page 29 for instructions on checking the battery level.
• Only change the battery when the unit is switched off.
• Batteries are classified as special waste and should al-
ways be disposed of properly. Contact Customer Service for
more details.
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Chapter 2
Views & first setup
Subject Page
Included with Your Notebook............................. 13
Open Notebook ............................................... 14
Front View...................................................... 15
Left Side ........................................................ 15
Right Side ...................................................... 15
Rear Side ....................................................... 16
Device Indicators ............................................ 17
Getting started ............................................... 18
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Included with Your Notebook
Please check that the contents are complete and notify us within
14 days of purchase if any of the following components are
missing:
• Notebook
• Battery
• Power Pack with Connection (FSP065-AAC)
• Support CD
• OEM Version of Operating System
• Documentation
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Included with Your Notebook
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Views of the Notebook
Open Notebook
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2
3
7
6
5
4
1 - Power Saving Quick Button
2 - Power ON/OFF .......................................... (Ö p. 25)
3 - Stereo speaker
4 - Device indicators ..................................... (Ö p. 17)
5 - Touchpad ................................................. (Ö p. 37)
6 - Microphone ............................................... (Ö p. 46)
7 - Keyboard ................................................ (Ö p. 37)
8 - TFT display ............................................... (Ö p. 32)
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10 11 13 14 15 16
Front View
9 - Display catch ........................................... (Ö p. 32)
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10 - Microphone connector ................................ (Ö p. 46)
11 - Audio In connector ..................................... (Ö p. 47)
12 - Audio Out / S/PDIF connector ..................... (Ö p. 47)
Left Side
13 - External monitor port VGA ........................ (Ö p. 34)
14 - Modem port (RJ-11) ................................... (Ö p. 49)
15 - LAN port (RJ-45) ........................................ (Ö p. 49)
16 - Express port ............................................. (Ö p. 54)
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Right Side
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17 - Optical Drive ........................................... (Ö p. 41)
18 - USB Port .................................................. (Ö p. 55)
Views of the Notebook
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Rear Side
19 20 18
19 - Power socket ............................................ (Ö p. 26)
20 - TV out port (S-video) ................................. (Ö p. 36)
18 - USB Port .................................................. (Ö p. 55)
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21 - Kensington
lock........................................ (Ö p. 56)
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Device Indicators
LED's indicate the power and operating system states of the notebook. The meaning of each LED is:
Operating indicator
It is explained in the following how this LED behaves in
different situations:
On System is in full operation.
Blinking System is in Standby mode.
Battery indicator
It is explained in the following how this LED behaves in
different situations:
On Battery pack is being recharged:
Off Battery pack is not under recharge.
Blinking Battery power is low.
Access indicator
This LED lights or flashes when the Notebook is
accessing the hard disk or the optical drive.
fast-charge or pre-charge.
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Num Lock
This LED lights when NUM-Lock has been activated.
Capital Lock
This LED lights when CAPS-Lock has been activated.
This sets the keyboard to capital letters.
Wireless LAN indicator
This LED would be lit when the wireless LAN function is
activated.
Views of the Notebook
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Getting Started
Before you get started using your notebook, first take a few moments to read the important section on Safety.
This notebook comes with software fully pre-installed. You do
not have to install any of the CDs supplied.
How to start:
Step 1
• Before starting the notebook please insert the battery. Lock
the battery under all circumstances, in order to avoid it falling out unintentionally.
• Connect the supplied power adapter to the notebook at the
notebook power socket (21). Connect the power adapter via
a power cable to a free AC power outlet.
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• Open the display by pushing the latch-trip (9) to the right
with your thumb and then open the display up to the required position with your thumbs and forefingers.
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• Switch the notebook on by operating the On/Off switch (2).
The notebook will start and then run through various
phases.
Note
Make sure there is no bootable CD (e.g., the Recovery
CD) in the CD-ROM drive. Such disks will prevent the
operating system from loading off the hard drive.
The operating system is loaded from the hard disk. During the
initial set-up, the loading process takes slightly longer than normal to register the operating system and the individual components completely. Your operating system is finished loading when
a welcome screen is shown on your display.
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Step 2
The greeting procedure will guide you through a series of dialogue
boxes. The information in each dialogue box will explain the steps
that need to be taken.
Should you have any questions just click on
• License Agreement
The greeting procedure also displays the license agreement.
Please read this carefully. It contains important legal information on the use of your software. In order to see the full
text, use the mouse and the scroll bar on the right side of
the screen to move downwards until you have reached the
end of the document. You accept the agreement by clicking
on the “I accept the agreement” option field. Only by doing so will you be entitled to use the product under lawful
terms and conditions.
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Step 3
After the login procedure the Windows® desktop appears on your
screen.
You will find a brief overview on the following pages.
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After the login procedure the Windows
screen. This can be adjusted so that the screen of your computer
looks different.
However, basic operation is guaranteed.
desktop appears on your
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Views & first setup
Short description of the Windows® Desktop
After the login procedure the Windows® Vista desktop appears on
your screen. (Your desktop might not look exactly like the one
shown here.)
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1. Start Button
Clicking the Start button brings up a menu where you can access
help, software programs, files, and settings.
2. All Programs
All of the software programs installed on your notebook are ordinarily listed here. Click All Programs to reveal an extensive
menu.
3. Program Bar
The most commonly used software programs are listed here.
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4. Turn Off Computer
Click on this interface with the left mouse button and select the
Shut Down option, in order to switch the Notebook off.
5. Task Bar
Here you receive information and status reports about Windows
®
Vista and which programs are running.
6. Desktop Icons
Desktop icons link to their respective programs. To start a program, double-click its desktop icon.
7. Logged in User
This tells you which user is logged in to your notebook.
8. Control Panel
You can use the icons in Control Panel to change the appearance
and functionality of Windows
®
Vista. These icons represent op-
tions for configuring your notebook.
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9. Windows
Vista Help
Here you can find information on using your notebook, networking, backup, and many other tasks.
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Chapter 3
Main Components
Subject Page
Power Supply .............................................. 26
Display ......................................................32
Data Entry .................................................. 36
The Hard Drive ........................................... 39
The Optical Drive ........................................ 41
The Sound Card .........................................44
Modem ..................................................... 49
The Network .............................................. 51
The Express Connection ................................54
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port .............. 55
Securing the Notebook .................................56
Software ................................................... 57
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