Samsung 410, 340 User Manual

Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera. This manual will guide you through using the Digimax 410/Digimax 340, including taking images, downloading images and using MGI PhotoSuite III SE software. Please read this manual before using your new camera.

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SPECIAL FEATURES

Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera. This digital camera has the following features.

Digimax 410 : A high resolution of 4.0 mega pixels Digimax 340 : A high resolution of 3.2 mega pixels A 3 X optical and 2 X digital zoom lens Movie clip recording function Voice Recording & Playback for still image An easy and fast PC interface with USB Storage Driver & Digimax viewer

This device has been tested in accordance with the limits of a class B digital device under item 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide protection against harmful interference in commercial installation. This equipment generates, absorbs and can emit radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communication. There is however, no guarantee that interference will not occur in some situations. Should any interference occur when this device is in operation, please try one or more of the following measures.

Change the location and direction of any aerial. Increase distance between camera and affected device. Use a different socket away from the affected device. Please contact a Samsung agent or a radio/TV engineer.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

An FCC warning

MANUFACTURER’S CONTENTS

Manufacturer's contents

Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product.

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AC Adapter

Digital camera

CompactFlash

card (CF CARD)

4 AA Alkaline Batteries Pouch

User manual

Accessories (optional)

Product warranty

Applications S/ W ,

Driver CD-ROM

USB cableVideo cable Camera strap

THIS DIGITAL CAMERA CAN BE USED FOR

Editing images on a PC

Recording images onto CD

Printing images

Viewing images on TV

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THIS DIGITAL CAMERA CAN BE USED FOR

Inserting images directly into any electronic document

Taking a self-portrait and using the image to personalize name cards

You can even create your own unique gift-wrap paper by using your digital images.

Creation of a digital photo album

CONTENTS

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Getting to Know your camera 7 Safety note 8 Identification of features 10

Product Exterior 10 Viewfinder 12 LCD panel indicator 14 LCD monitor indicator 15 LCD monitor menu indicator 17

Preparation 19

Connecting to Power 19

Using the batteries 19

Using the AC power adapter 20 Attaching the strap 20 Inserting the CF CARD 21 Removing the CF CARD 21 Instructions on how to use the CF CARD 23 Selecting the date and time 24

Advanced

Setting up play function by using the camera button 54 Setting up play back function using the LCD monitor 59

Setting up the camera system 65

Starting Set up mode 65 Connecting to an external monitor 74 PC mode 75 Important notes 76

Caution 76

Warning indicator 78 Before contacting a service center 79 Specification 82

Camera working mode 26 Taking photos 27 Setting up the shooting function 30

Movie clip shot 30 Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera 31 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera 38

Setting up play back functions 53

Starting play mode 53

Software

Software manual 84 How to set up the software for Windows 85

Setting up USB driver for Windows 86

Setting up DirectX 8.1 for windows 88

Setting up Digimax Viewer 90

Setting up the MGI PhotoSuite III SE 92 Connecting the camera for Windows 95 Removable Disk 95 How to use the software 97

Digimax Viewer 97

MGI PhotoSuite III SE 98 Removing USB Driver for Windows 111 Connecting the camera for MAC 113 How to install and use the USB driver for MAC 114 FAQ 115

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA

Symbol Explanations

Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly. Keep the manual in a safe place.

This manual contains instructions on using this camera that will help you to use this camera safely and correctly. This will help prevent danger and injury to others.

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Warning

This is a descriptive statement warning of the result if the instructions are ignored or not understood.

Note

This explains use of the camera, please refer to this.

Reference

This should further assist camera operation.

SAFETY NOTE

WARNING

Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. This may result in fire, injury, electric shock or severe damage to you or your camera. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service Center. Do not use the flash in close proximity to the people or animals. Positioning the flash too close to your subject’s eyes, may cause eyesight damage. Do not attempt to photograph children using a flash closer than 1 meter proximity. When taking photographs, never point the lens of the camera directly into very strong light. This may result in permanent damage to the camera or your eyesight. Please do not use this product in close proximity to flammable or explosive gases, as this could increase the risk of explosion. For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of reach of children or animals to prevent accidents e.g.:

Swallowing batteries or small camera accessories. In case of accidents, please consult a doctor immediately. There is a risk of permanent eye damage if the flash is operated at a distance of less than one meter from a person’s eyes.

There is a possibility of injury from the camera’s moving parts. Should any form of liquid enter the camera, do not use it. Switch off the camera, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC Power Adapter). You must contact your dealer or Samsung Camera Service Center. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock. Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects into the camera through access points e.g. CARD slot and battery chamber. This may cause a fire or electric shock. Do not operate this camera with wet hands. This could pose a risk of electric shock.

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SAFETY NOTE

NOTE

Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such as a sealed vehicle, direct sunlight or other places of extreme variances in temperature. Exposure to extreme temperatures may adversely affect the camera’s internal components and could cause a fire. When in use, do not cover the camera or AC Power Adapter. This may cause heat to build up and distort the camera case or cause a fire. Always use the camera and its accessories in a well-ventilated area. Leakage, overheating, or burst batteries could result in fire or injury. Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of batteries in fire. Do not use old batteries with new ones, or mix brands of batteries. Ensure the batteries are positioned correctly with regard to polarity (+ / -). When the camera is not in use for long periods, always unplug the camera from its power source (batteries or AC Power Adapter) for safety purposes. Leaking batteries can cause fire and pollution to the environment. Allowing dust to accumulate in the camera over a long period is hazardous as extreme circumstances may cause a fire. It is best to clean your camera prior to seasonal periods of high humidity. Consult your dealer or Samsung Camera Service Center for information on the cost of cleaning your camera. Do not move the camera while it is switched on, if you are using the AC Power Adapter. After use, always switch off the camera before unplugging the adapter from the AC Power wall socket. Then make sure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before moving the camera. Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a fire or electric shock.

IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES

Product Exterior (Front / Top / Bottom)

Microphone

Shutter button

(page 31)

Mode dial (page 26)

Strap eyelet

Lens

Self-timer lamp

Viewfinder

Flash fading control sensor

LCD panel

Flash

Battery chamber cover

Tripod socket

Cover lock

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IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES

Product Exterior (Back)

LCD monitor

Autofocus

indicator (Green)

lamp

Viewfinder

Flash indicator

(Red) lamp

5-function button

Speaker

Zoom ( W ) / Thumbnail button (page 33 / page 54)

Zoom (T) /Digital zoom button (page 33 / page 55)

Power button (page 31)

MENU button

LCD button

LANDSCAPE /

DELETE button

FLASH/LEFT button (page 35)

PLAY&PAUSE/DOWN button (page 57 / page 34)

OK button (page 34 / page 55 )

SELF-TIMER / RIGHT button (page 37)

MIC / UP button (page 57 / page 34)

IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES

Product Exterior (side)

Viewfinder

Close range picture area mark

Picture area frame

Optimum picture area over 1.5m

Autofocus frame

Optimum picture area within 0.8m ~ 1.5m

DC input connection point (DC 6V IN) Video connection terminal

USB connection terminal

Card cover CF CARD

Card eject lever

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IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES

Reference

Vertical and Horizontal shots are taken in the same way. Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you take a picture.

Note

As there can be some differences between what is seen through the Viewfinder and the resulting image when taken at a range closer than 1.5m, it is recommended that you use the LCD monitor to compose the shot.

[ Horizontal grip ] [ Vertical grip ]

IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES

LCD panel indicator

The LCD panel displays information about the shooting conditions.

Image size

Digimax 410 Digimax 340

L : 2272X1704 L : 2048X1536 M : 1600X1200 M : 1024X0768 S : 0640X0480 S : 640X0480

Shooting information

MACRO SHOT mode : Number of available shots remaining STILL IMAGE mode : Number of available shots remaining MOVIE CLIP mode : Available recording time PLAY mode : Number of available shots remaining SETUP mode : Number of available shots remaining PC mode : USB

Battery condition indicator

: The batteries are fully charged : Prepare new batteries : There is no battery capacity

Replace new batteries

Flash

Auto flash and Red eye reduction : Slow synchro : No indicator Auto flash : Fill in flash : Flash off :

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IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES

LCD monitor indicator

The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions.

SHOT mode Whenever you press the LCD button, the LCD monitor will change in the following order : Image & Status Image only LCD Off.

1 Battery condition page 14 2 Flash page 36 3 Self-timer page 37 4 Landscape shot page 32 5 Macro shot page 26 6 White balance page 44 7 Metering methods page 48 8 Exposure compensation page 46

Image & Status

-2.0 ~ 0 ~ +2.0

IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES

9 ISO page 49 10 Focusing Methods page 39 11 Sharpness page 50 12 Image quality page 43 13 Image size page 42 14

Number of available shots remaining 15 Zoom / Digital zoom page 33 16 Movie clip shot page 30 17 Shooting mode page 40

PLAY mode

13/13

15SEC

2002/ 01/ 01 00 : 00

REC

X 2.0

Movie clip shot

Movie clip running time

Image magnification

Date / Time

Image & Status

When an image that has sound information is selected, this indicator will be displayed.

AUTO 200 400

This indicator will display when you set DPOF.

DPOF (page 61)

Battery condition (page 14)

The last stored image number is

displayed.

Number of stored images

Sound indicator

When you press the MIC ( ) button, this indicator will blink and sound recording starts.

Sound recording

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IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES

LCD monitor menu indicator

Each mode has a menu as shown below. The default settings in each mode are printed below.

FOCUSING : select focusing methods (page 39) SHOOTING MODE : select shooting mode (page 40) IMAGE SIZE : select image size (page 42)

Digimax 410 : 2272X1704

Digimax 340 : 2048X1536 QUALITY : select image quality (page 43) WHITE BALANCE : select white balance (page 44)

STILL IMAGE / MACRO SHOT mode

REC.TIME : select recording time (page 52)

VOICE : set the voice recording function ON/OFF

MOVIE CLIP mode

EXPOSURE : select exposure value(page 46)

Select metering methods(page 48) ISO : select ISO sensitivity (page 49) SHARPNESS : select image sharpness(page 50) LCD : select LCD brightness (page 51)

CENTRAL SINGLE 2272X1704 FINE AUTO

FOCUSING

P1 SELECT OK SET

EV 0.0 METERING FULL AUTO NORMAL BRIGHTNESS 5

EXPOSURE

P2 SELECT OK SET

REC. TIME 15SEC

REC. TIME

SELECT OK SET

Main Menu

Sub Menu

IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES

Reference

There is no associated menu in PC mode and the LCD monitor is always turned off in PC mode.

FORMAT : format CF CARD (page 65) POWER OFF : select auto power off time (page 66) DATE/TIME : select date/time (page 67) BEEP : set the beep sound ON/OFF (page 68) VIDEO OUT : select video out signal (page 69)

SETUP mode

DELETE ALL : delete all stored images (page 59) SLIDE SHOW : select slide show function (page 60) DPOF : select DPOF function (page 61) FOLDER : change the folder name to 100SSCAM

(page 64)

LCD : select LCD brightness (page 64)

PLAY mode

LANGUAGE : select OSD(On Screen Display)

language (page 70)

RESET : select the default camera setting (page 71)

NO START QUANTITY 100SSCAM BRIGHTNESS 5

DELETE ALL

SELECT OK SET

FORMAT NO 3 MIN 02/ 01/ 01 ON NTSC

FORMAT

P1 SELECT OK SET

ENGLISH NO

FORMAT

P2 SELECT OK SET

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PREPARATION

Connecting to Power

There are two ways in which to provide the camera with power. You can use batteries (AA Alkaline, Ni-MH), or alternatively, you can use an AC Adapter (DC 6V / 2.0A).

Using the batteries

Pull the battery chamber cover lock in the direction of the arrow( ) and open the battery chamber cover by pushing in the direction of the arrow( ).

Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -).

To close the battery chamber cover, push it until it clicks.

Reference

This camera will automatically switch off when not in use for a period of time. We recommend high–capacity ALKALINE batteries (2000mAh) as manganese batteries cannot deliver sufficient power.

Note

Important information about battery usage

Please remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for long periods. Batteries can lose power over time and are prone to leaking if kept inside the camera. Low temperatures (below O°C) can affect the performance of the batteries and you may experience reduced battery life. Batteries will normally recover at normal temperatures. Do not use old and new batteries at the same time. During extended use of the camera, the camera body may become warm. This is perfectly normal. If you are planning to use this camera for long periods of time, it is advisable to use an AC adapter.

PREPARATION

Using the AC power adapter If you have access to a mains supply, using an AC Adapter allows the camera to be used for long periods of time. If you connect the camera to a computer, it is advisable to use an AC adapter, as this will enable extended use. Plug the adapter into the connection point (DC IN 6V) on the camera. Please ensure that you use an AC adapter with the correct specification for the camera (6v /2.0A). Failure to do so may affect your warranty.

To prevent accidental damage to the camera, always use the strap.

Refer to the illustrations below

WARNING

Always turn off the power before taking the AC adapter out of the mains supply. As with all mains powered devices, safety is important. Ensure that neither the camera nor adapter comes into contact with water or metallic materials.

Attaching the strap

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PREPARATION

Inserting the CF CARD

Pull the card cover in the direction of the arrow to open.

Insert the card towards the arrow. The back side of the CF CARD and the LCD monitor should face in the same direction when the card is inserted.

To close the card cover, push the card cover against the arrow(step 1) until you hear a click.

Removing the CF CARD

Turn the power off using the power button ( ).

Open the card cover and push the Card eject lever ( ) down.

Remove CF CARD as shown in the picture.

CompactFlashTMcard is the registered trademark of Sandisk.

Note

Repeated use of a CF CARD will eventually reduce the card’s performance. Should this be the case, you will need to purchase a new CF CARD.

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Reference

Using a 16/ 32MB CF CARD, the specified shooting capacity will be as follows. (These figures are intended as an indication of expected performance)

These figures are approximate as image capacities can be affected by variables such as card performance and subject matter.

Number of shots

Digimax 340 Digimax 410

16MB 32MB 16MB 32MB

Super Fine 8 17 6 12

Fine 12 25 12 25

Normal 19 38 25 51

Super Fine 19 38 12 25

Fine 38 77 25 51

Normal 77 155 51 103

Super Fine 77 155 77 155

Fine 124 249 124 249

Normal 182 366 182 366

(Large) D-410 : 2272X1704 D-340 : 2048X1536

Recorded image size Recorded image quality

(Medium) D-410 : 1600X1200 D-340 : 1024X0768

(Small) D-410 : 640X480 D-340 : 640X480

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Instructions on how to use the CF CARD

Using a new CF CARD for the first time

Before using the CF CARD, it must be initialized. Initializing prepares the CF CARD for recording data. For more details, please refer to page 65.

Preserving the CF CARD data

If the card is subjected to any of the following, the recorded data may become corrupted :

- When the CF CARD is used incorrectly.

- If the power is switched off while recording, deleting, formatting) or reading. It is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up e.g. floppy disks, hard disks, CD etc. Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data.

Important information on the use of the CF CARD

If you switch off this camera while it is reading, initializing or playing, the information on the CF CARD may be corrupted. The CF CARD is an electronic precision device. Do not bend, drop or subject the card to any heavy impact. Do not store the CF CARD in an environment with strong electronic or magnetic fields, e.g. near loud speakers or TV receivers. Please do not use or store in an environment where there are extremes of temperature. Do not allow the CF CARD to become dirty or to come into contact with any liquid. Should this happen, clean the card with a soft cloth. Please keep the CF CARD in its case when not in use. During and after periods of extended use, you may notice that the CF CARD is warm. This is perfectly normal.

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Selecting the date and time

You will need to check and select the correct Date / Time when : The camera is used for the first time. The batteries have been removed.

The DATE / TIME will only be displayed on the LCD monitor. When you print the image, the DATE /TIME will not be printed. The DATE and TIME will be displayed on the lower end of the LCD monitor in PLAY mode. The DATE and TIME will not be displayed in SHOT(STILL IMAGE/MACRO SHOT/MOVIE CLIP) mode.

Turn on the power by pressing the Power button.

Set the mode dial to the SETUP mode ( ).

The setup menu will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

Move to [ DATE / TIME ] menu by using the DOWN button ( ) on the 5-function button.

Move to [ DATE / TIME ] sub menu by using the RIGHT button ( ) on the 5-function button.

Selecting DATE In step 5, select [ DATE ] by pressing UP( ) / DOWN( ) button and press OK button.

Selecting TIME In step 5, select [ TIME ] by pressing UP( ) / DOWN( ) button and press OK button.

5-function button

DATE

2002/ 01/ 01 00 : 00

DATE / TIME

SELECT OK SET

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PREPARATION

Reference

The selection range for date/time setup covers from 2002~2100. (It is automatically programmed to allow for a leap year/ month) It is originally set as [2002/01/01 00:00]

To select YEAR/ MONTH / DAY or HOUR / MINUTE, press LEFT ( ) / RIGHT ( ) button. To change the numbers, press UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button.

Press the OK button to confirm the setting at the [DAY] or [MINUTE] sub menu. The camera can now be used with the selected camera mode.

CAMERA WORKING MODE

Camera working mode

You can select the desired working mode by using the mode dial located on the top of the camera. This digital camera has 6 working modes. These are listed below.

STILL IMAGE mode ( ) This mode is used for taking still images from 0.8 ~ infinity and taking a moving subject continuously.

MACRO SHOT mode ( ) This mode is used for macro shots between 0.2m ~ 0.8m and taking a moving subject continuously. The flash mode is changed to FLASH OFF when this mode is selected, but you can change the flash mode.

MOVIE CLIP mode ( ) This mode is used for movie clips. The flash is changed to FLASH OFF when this mode is selected.

PLAY mode ( ) In this mode, the stored images on the CF CARD can be viewed on the LCD monitor on the back of the camera or on an external monitor using a video output terminal. If you view an image which has additional sound recording, the sound will play back whilst the image is viewed.You can use single image play back, 6 thumbnail screen, slide show, one image deletion, all image deletion , sound recording and digital zoom in this mode.

PC mode ( ) Your computer will recognize the camera as a Removable Disk when connected by the USB cable. You can transfer images between the computer and the camera.

SETUP mode ( ) In this mode, you can set up basic settings such as format, auto power off, date / time, beep sound, video out and language.

Mode dial information

ADVANCED

TAKING PHOTOS

Now let's take a picture

To switch on the camera, press the POWER button ( ).

Select the desired shot mode (STILL IMAGE / MACRO SHOT / MOVIE CLIP ) according to the image range or subject by using the mode dial ( ) on the top of the camera.

Change the camera functions by using the LCD monitor and select the appropriate settings (image quality, image size etc.). Refer to pages 30~73 for information on camera setting.

Decide the image composition that you want to achieve by using the optical viewfinder or the LCD monitor.

When taking images, squeeze the shutter button gently to avoid camera shake.

Pressing the shutter button down halfway activates the autofocus and checks the condition of the flash. Pressing the shutter button down halfway activates the autofocus. After selecting the focus, the Green lamp will light up. To prevent camera shake, press the Shutter button gently as the autofocus might be changed by camera shake. When the green lamp illuminate, you can take a picture and store the relevant data for shot.

TAKING PHOTOS

Note

Select MACRO SHOT mode when the subject is between 0.2m ~ 0.8m from the camera. Refer to page 26 for information on MACRO SHOT. If you do not select the correct shot mode appropriate to the distance from the subject to the camera, you will not be able to obtain a clear shot of the subject. Avoid obstructing the Flash control sensor when you take an image. An image can be spoiled when a finger, hair or camera strap is in front of the Flash control sensor. Using the LCD monitor extensively will drain the batteries. We recommend using the optical viewfinder as often as possible in order to extend battery life. If you take an image in a dark place a " LOW LUMINANCE" message will display on the LCD monitor. In addition, it may cause the camera to fix the focus as listed below. Normal shot mode : 2.0M Macro shot mode : 0.5M In this case, increase the lighting value or take an image in a bright place.

Reference

If there is no card, [NO CARD] message will show in the LCD monitor. If there is insufficient memory available, the following message is displayed and the camera will not operate.

To optimize the amount of memory in the camera, replace the CF CARD or delete unnecessary images stored on the CF CARD.

CARD FULL

ADVANCED

TAKING PHOTOS

Reference

There are two LED lamps (one green, one red) positioned next to the viewfinder.

If the camera is in focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the green LED will light up and you can take an image. If the red lamp lights up, the flash can fire. If the red lamp blinks, the flash is being charged. When an image is being stored onto the CF CARD, the green lamp blinks slowly. When the image data has been stored, the green LED light will go out. After the green LED light has gone out, you can resume taking images.

Note

Under certain conditions the auto focus system may not perform as expected.

When photographing a subject that has little contrast. If the subject is highly reflective or shiny. If the subject is moving at high speed. When the subject matter has only horizontal lines or the subject is very narrow (such as a stick or flagpole). When there is strong reflected light, or when the background is very bright.

Backlight compensated shot

When taking an outdoor shot, avoid facing the sun, as the image may be dark because of backlight. In backlight conditions, please use the exposure compensation (refer to page

46). Alternatively, use SPOT metering function (refer to page 48) and the exposure will be adjusted accordingly.

SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION

Movie clip shot

In a movie clip shot, sound and movie clip are recorded at the same time. Sound recording is optional in MOVIE CLIP mode.

When the mode dial is rotated to MOVIE CLIP mode, the LCD monitor will be displayed as shown below.

Press the shutter button once and movie clips are recorded for as long as the available recording time allows. Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter button is released. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again. The self-timer lamp (red) on the front of the camera will illuminate during the recording. Image size and type are listed below.

- Image size : QVGA (320 x 240)

- File type : *.AVI When the movie clip is being recorded to the CF CARD, the Green lamp blinks. [RECORDING] message will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

Available recording time

Note

Due to the CF CARD capacity the recording may be suspended during the available recording time.

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