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User Guide 11.6" Windows® Tablet with Detachable Keyboard NS-P11W6100 Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
NS-P11W6100_11.6" Windows® Tablet Table of Contents Welcome Tablet overview Package contents Product overview Start screen Get started Charge the battery Turn on your tablet for the first time Navigation Navigate with gestures Find your way around Understand the basics Turn your tablet on or off Use Cortana Use data storage devices Use split screen...
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NS-P11W6100 11.6" Windows® Tablet Change privacy settings Add additional users Set up wireless connections Connect to a Wi-Fi network Check network status Connect to a Bluetooth device Use the Internet View web pages Search for text Copy text on a web page Check and clear history Manage downloads Manage favorites...
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NS-P11W6100_11.6" Windows® Tablet Troubleshooting Maintenance Specifications Customer support Safety information Legal notices One-Year Limited Warranty www.insigniaproducts.com...
NS-P11W6100 11.6" Windows® Tablet Welcome ® Thank you for purchasing an Insignia 11.6" Windows Tablet (NS-P11W6100). Your Windows tablet was crafted to give you superior performance. For more information about your tablet: Visit www.insigniaproducts.com. Try the Get Started app. You can find it listed in your tablet's apps.
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NS-P11W6100_11.6" Windows® Tablet Front Item Description Light Adjusts your tablet screen to the ideal brightness. sensor Front Take pictures or record video. See Use the camera (on camera page 63). Camera Lights when the camera is active. indicator Multi-touch Use your fingers to control your tablet. See Navigate screen with gestures (on page...
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NS-P11W6100 11.6" Windows® Tablet Right side Item Description Speakers Play audio from your tablet. Headphone Connect 3.5 mm headphones to listen to audio. jack Micro SD Insert a Micro SD card to transfer files or to expand your slot tablet's memory up to 128 GB. Micro Connect your tablet to a TV or other device with a micro HDMI port...
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NS-P11W6100_11.6" Windows® Tablet Bottom Item Description Keyboard connector Connects to the detachable keyboard. Back Item Description Rear Take pictures or record video. See Use the camera (on camera page 63). www.insigniaproducts.com...
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NS-P11W6100 11.6" Windows® Tablet Keyboard sides Item Description USB port Connect a flash drive, mouse, or other device to your tablet. www.insigniaproducts.com...
NS-P11W6100 11.6" Windows® Tablet Get started This section has resources to help you start using your tablet right away. You can also check out Tablet overview (on page 5) Navigation (on the next page) to familiarize yourself with your new tablet. For more information about using and customizing your tablet, see Understand the basics (on page 18)
TURN ON YOUR TABLET FOR THE FIRST TIME 1. Press and hold the button until the Insignia logo appears. 2. Select your language, then follow the instructions on the screen to complete setup. Navigation This section teaches you how to find your way around your tablet.
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NS-P11W6100 11.6" Windows® Tablet Gesture Action Touch & hold Touch an item with your finger and hold it until your tablet responds. Drag Touch and hold an item with your finger, then move your finger to the position where you want the item. Swipe Quickly slide your finger either vertically or horizontally across the screen.
NS-P11W6100_11.6" Windows® Tablet FIND YOUR WAY AROUND Start screen to open or close the Start screen. Action Center The Action Center displays notifications and provides quick access to frequently used settings. To open the Action Center: Swipe from the right edge of your tablet toward the center of the screen. in the lower-right corner of the task bar.
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NS-P11W6100 11.6" Windows® Tablet Switch between tablet and desktop modes Open the Action Center, then tap Tablet mode to switch between tablet and desktop modes. Apps list If in tablet mode, tap in the lower-left corner of the Start screen. If in desktop mode, tap in the lower-left corner of the Start screen, then All apps.
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NS-P11W6100_11.6" Windows® Tablet Search If in tablet mode, tap (search) in the taskbar, tap the search box to open the keyboard, then type what you are looking for. If in desktop mode, tap the search bar, then type what you are looking for. If the on-screen keyboard does not open automatically, tap (keyboard) in the lower-right corner of your screen.
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NS-P11W6100 11.6" Windows® Tablet Open task view (task view) in the taskbar to view a list of open apps. www.insigniaproducts.com...
NS-P11W6100_11.6" Windows® Tablet Understand the basics Learn the basics about customizing and navigating your tablet, plus other helpful features. TURN YOUR TABLET ON OR OFF Turn on your tablet Press and hold the button. Your tablet turns on. Note If you don't touch your tablet for a period of time (depending on the screen timeout setting), it may sleep with the screen off.
NS-P11W6100 11.6" Windows® Tablet USE CORTANA Cortana is your tablet's personal assistant. Use it for voice commands, voice search, finding files on your tablet, and more. Set up Cortana To set up Cortana for the first time: Open the search bar, tap (Cortana), then follow the on-screen instructions.
NS-P11W6100_11.6" Windows® Tablet 2. Say a command or search term, then answer Cortana's follow-up questions, if needed. Personalize Cortana While Cortana becomes more personalized the more you use it, you can also adjust settings to get the most out of Cortana. 1.
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NS-P11W6100 11.6" Windows® Tablet To remove a micro SD card, see Safely eject a data storage device (on the next page) for instructions on how to safely eject the card, then press the card in until it clicks and carefully remove it from the slot. Transfer files Connect a data storage device or data transfer cable to move files between devices.
NS-P11W6100_11.6" Windows® Tablet Safely eject a data storage device 1. Tap on the right side of the taskbar, then tap (Safely Remove Hardware). Note If you are in tablet mode and you don't see the safely remove hardware icon, touch and hold the taskbar, then tap Show all notification icons.
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NS-P11W6100 11.6" Windows® Tablet Tablet mode 1. Open an app. 2. Swipe down from the top edge of your tablet until the app window becomes smaller, then drag the app to the left or right side of the screen until a black bar appears. www.insigniaproducts.com...
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NS-P11W6100_11.6" Windows® Tablet 3. Open a second app. It automatically opens on the other side of the screen. Notes To re-size the windows, drag the black divider bar left or right. If you open a third app, it will hover between the first two apps that you opened.
NS-P11W6100 11.6" Windows® Tablet RESTART YOUR TABLET If your tablet freezes, press and hold the button for 10 seconds to turn it off, then press and hold the button to turn it back on. Your stored data and customized settings aren't affected. Note To reset your tablet back to factory settings, see Reset to default...
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NS-P11W6100_11.6" Windows® Tablet Access sound controls 1. Open All apps > Windows System > Control Panel. 2. If your tablet settings are sorted in alphabetical order, tap Sound. If your tablet settings are sorted by category, tap Hardware and Sound, then select an option under Sound.
NS-P11W6100 11.6" Windows® Tablet USE THE KEYBOARD Use the detachable keyboard To attach your tablet, align the bottom with the guides on the keyboard. Use the USB ports on the left and right side of the keyboard to connect a flash drive, mouse, or other devices.
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NS-P11W6100_11.6" Windows® Tablet Icon Description Change the keyboard. Open emoticons. × Close the keyboard. Dock the keyboard. Float the keyboard. Move to the previous or next field. You can use four types of keyboards on your tablet: Tablet, Split, Stylus, or Standard.
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NS-P11W6100 11.6" Windows® Tablet Split Select to use the split keyboard. Stylus This mode allows you to write on your tablet. Select to use stylus mode. A stylus works best, but you can also use your finger. To delete a word, draw a line through it.
NS-P11W6100_11.6" Windows® Tablet CAPTURE A SCREENSHOT 1. Open All apps > Windows Accessories > Snipping Tool. 2. Tap ▼ next to New to select the kind of screenshot you want. 3. If you selected Full-screen Snip, your tablet captures a screenshot. If you selected Free-form Snip, Rectangular Snip, or Window Snip, the screen grays out and you can drag your finger across the screen to select the area you want to capture.
NS-P11W6100 11.6" Windows® Tablet DOWNLOAD APPS Notes To protect your tablet and personal data, only download apps from trusted sources. If a third-party app does not work on your tablet, contact the app developer for more information. Check for updates (on the next page) for instructions on updating your apps.
NS-P11W6100_11.6" Windows® Tablet CHECK FOR UPDATES Make sure that you have the most up-to-date software. Update your tablet 1. Open Settings > Update & security > Windows Update. 2. Your tablet checks for updates. If they are available, tap Install now. 3.
NS-P11W6100 11.6" Windows® Tablet Update your apps 1. Open All apps > Store. 2. Tap the account picture to the left of the search bar, then tap Downloads and updates. 3. Tap Check for updates. 4. If updates are available, follow the on-screen prompts to install them. Change basic settings Customize settings on your tablet to fit your personal taste.
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NS-P11W6100_11.6" Windows® Tablet Add a tile 1. Open All apps. 2. Touch and hold the app you want to add until it is highlighted, then drag it to the Start screen. Note If there is already a tile for the app, you will see an "Already pinned" message when you drag the app.
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NS-P11W6100 11.6" Windows® Tablet Tap Turn live tile on or Turn live tile off. Note When turned on, live tiles show you content and notifications. Remove a tile Note Unpinning an item from the Start screen doesn't delete the app. See Uninstall apps (on page 71).
NS-P11W6100_11.6" Windows® Tablet Name a group of tiles Tap the space above a group of tiles, then use the keyboard to name the tiles underneath. CUSTOMIZE THE LOCK SCREEN Change your lock screen background 1. Open Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. 2.
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NS-P11W6100 11.6" Windows® Tablet Add apps to the lock screen 1. Open Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. 2. Under Choose an app to show detailed status, tap + to select an app you want to show detailed status. www.insigniaproducts.com...
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NS-P11W6100_11.6" Windows® Tablet 3. Under Choose apps to show quick status, tap + to select apps you want to show quick statuses. Change your lock type 1. Open Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options. 2. Use the available options to add or change your Password, PIN, or Picture password.
NS-P11W6100 11.6" Windows® Tablet CHANGE THE DEFAULT VIEW 1. Open Settings > System > Tablet mode. 2. Under When I sign in, use the drop-down menu to select from: Automatically switch to tablet mode Go to the desktop Remember what I used last www.insigniaproducts.com...
NS-P11W6100_11.6" Windows® Tablet SET THE DATE AND TIME 1. Open Settings > Time & language > Date & time. 2. Use the available options to adjust your date and time settings. You can: Manually set the time Select your time zone Adjust for daylight saving time Select a date and time format Note...
NS-P11W6100 11.6" Windows® Tablet ADJUST THE SCREEN BRIGHTNESS Note You can quickly change your screen brightness in 25% increments in the Action Center. 1. Open Settings > System > Display. 2. Under Brightness level, drag the slider to adjust the brightness. Automatically adjust brightness Your tablet can automatically adjust its brightness depending on the light level in the room.
NS-P11W6100_11.6" Windows® Tablet ADJUST THE POWER SAVING SETTINGS The battery saver extends your tablet's battery life by limiting background activity and push notifications.You can quickly turn on and off the battery saver in the Action Center. 1. Open Settings > System > Battery saver. 2.
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NS-P11W6100 11.6" Windows® Tablet 2. Under Hear text and controls on the screen, tap the bar to turn On or Off the narrator. 3. Use the available options to customize your narrator. Change the size of all items 1. Open Settings >...
NS-P11W6100_11.6" Windows® Tablet Temporarily magnify the screen 1. Open All apps > Windows Ease of Access > Magnifier. 2. Use the options in the Magnifier window to magnify with full screen, lens, or docked. Note If the Magnifier window automatically closes, tap to open it.
NS-P11W6100 11.6" Windows® Tablet ADJUST NOTIFICATION SETTINGS Adjust notification settings 1. Open Settings > System > Notifications & actions. 2. Use the available options to change your app notifications. Change notification display time 1. Open Settings > Ease of Access > Other options. 2.
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NS-P11W6100_11.6" Windows® Tablet 2. Under Languages, tap + Add a language. 3. Select the language you want to add, then select a language location, if needed. www.insigniaproducts.com...
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NS-P11W6100 11.6" Windows® Tablet 4. To change the default system language, tap the language you want, then tap Set as default. Switch the keyboard language You must add additional languages before you switch languages. See Add a language (on page 45) for instructions.
NS-P11W6100_11.6" Windows® Tablet CHANGE PRIVACY SETTINGS Adjust your privacy settings to control what information is accessible by your apps and Windows. Disabling information sharing may affect your apps' ability to work as intended. To view all privacy options, open Settings > Privacy.
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NS-P11W6100 11.6" Windows® Tablet Change voice and writing information collection setting Windows and Cortana can collect information about contacts, calendar events, speech and handwriting patterns, and typing history to provide better suggestions. 1. Open Settings > Privacy > Speech, inking, & typing. 2.
NS-P11W6100_11.6" Windows® Tablet ADD ADDITIONAL USERS Note You must be connected to the Internet to add new users. Add a family member 1. Open Settings > Accounts > Family & other users. 2. Tap Add a family member. A new window opens. 3.
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NS-P11W6100 11.6" Windows® Tablet 4. If the new user has an email address, enter it, then tap Next. If the new user doesn't have an email address, tap The person I want to invite doesn't have an email address. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a new Microsoft account.
NS-P11W6100_11.6" Windows® Tablet Set up wireless connections Learn how to set up wireless connections such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. CONNECT TO A WI-FI NETWORK 1. In the taskbar, tap Note If you see you are already connected to Wi-Fi. www.insigniaproducts.com...
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NS-P11W6100 11.6" Windows® Tablet 2. Tap Wi-Fi to turn on Wi-Fi, if needed. A list of available networks are displayed. 3. Tap the network that you want to connect to, then tap Connect. Note Tap the checkbox next to Connect automatically if you want your tablet to automatically connect to this network in the future.
NS-P11W6100_11.6" Windows® Tablet CHECK NETWORK STATUS The wireless symbol in the taskbar shows your Wi-Fi status: (Connected) - You are connected to a network. The more white bars you have, the better your signal strength. (Available) - You are not connected to a network, but there are networks available.
NS-P11W6100 11.6" Windows® Tablet VIEW WEB PAGES Connect to a Wi-Fi network to browse the Internet. See Connect to a Wi-Fi network (on page 52). Note These instructions are for Microsoft Edge. If you are using a different browser, see the browser's online help. Open a web browser Open Microsoft Edge.
NS-P11W6100_11.6" Windows® Tablet COPY TEXT ON A WEB PAGE Note These instructions are for Microsoft Edge. If you are using a different browser, see the browser's online help. 1. Open Microsoft Edge. 2. Tap the text. A blue ribbon highlights a word. 3.
NS-P11W6100 11.6" Windows® Tablet MANAGE DOWNLOADS View a download 1. Open File Explorer, then double-tap the Downloads folder. 2. Double-tap the file that you want to open. Delete a download 1. Open File Explorer, then double-tap the Downloads folder. 2. Touch and hold the file that you want to delete, then tap Delete. MANAGE FAVORITES Note These instructions are for...
NS-P11W6100_11.6" Windows® Tablet Use Mail This section provides information about setting up and using your Mail account. SET UP A MAIL ACCOUNT Create your first mail account Note You may have already set up a mail account when you first set up your tablet.
NS-P11W6100 11.6" Windows® Tablet VIEW EMAILS Open Mail. Note To open a different account, tap (Settings), Accounts, then select a different account from the list. Drag your finger up and down to scroll through your emails. Touch an email to open it. Select an email to display options to reply, forward, delete, set flag, mark as read, or move an email.
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NS-P11W6100_11.6" Windows® Tablet 3. Enter the recipient's email address. As you enter the address, your tablet displays your contacts that match the characters you've entered. You can tap a contact or continue entering the address. Note If you want to send the email to more than one person, separate the email addresses with a semicolon.
NS-P11W6100 11.6" Windows® Tablet Create and manage contacts. Learn how to keep track of your family and friends. Add a new contact 1. Open People. 2. Tap + (new contact). 3. Enter your contact's information, then tap (save). Find a contact 1.
NS-P11W6100_11.6" Windows® Tablet Use the calendar Learn how to manage the events important in your life. Add an event 1. Open All apps > Calendar. 2. Tap + New event. Tap the date that you want to add an event to. 3.
NS-P11W6100 11.6" Windows® Tablet View upcoming events You can change your view to show events by: Work week Week Month Work with photos and video Learn how to take pictures and video with your tablet. Then, learn how to view and edit them before sharing with your friends and family.
NS-P11W6100_11.6" Windows® Tablet 5. When you are finished, tap your video's thumbnail in the upper-left corner to quickly view your video. See View photos and video (below) information on how to view all your pictures and videos. VIEW PHOTOS AND VIDEO 1.
NS-P11W6100 11.6" Windows® Tablet 3. Tap Share, then tap the program you want to use to share the photo or video. 4. Follow the on-screen prompts to send your photo or video. Listen to music Learn how to control your audio playback and create a playlist. CONTROL PLAYBACK 1.
NS-P11W6100_11.6" Windows® Tablet CREATE A PLAYLIST 1. Open All apps, then tap Music or Groove Music Note The "Music" app is renamed "Groove Music" after a Windows update. 2. Tap + New playlist, type your playlist name, then tap Save. 3.
NS-P11W6100 11.6" Windows® Tablet CLEAR APP CACHE AND DATA Clear your tablet search history Note You must be connected to the Internet to change your search history settings. For instructions on clearing your Internet search history, see Check and clear history (on page 56).
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NS-P11W6100_11.6" Windows® Tablet 2. Tap Manage what Cortana knows about me in the cloud. Your web browser opens. 3. Under Search history, tap Search History page. 4. Tap Clear all to delete your search history. To stop your search history from being remembered, tap Turn off. www.insigniaproducts.com...
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NS-P11W6100 11.6" Windows® Tablet Delete temporary files 1. Open search, then type "Free up disk space." 2. Tap Free up disk space by deleting unnecessary files. www.insigniaproducts.com...
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NS-P11W6100_11.6" Windows® Tablet 3. Select the files that you want to delete, then tap OK. 4. Tap Delete Files. www.insigniaproducts.com...
NS-P11W6100 11.6" Windows® Tablet UNINSTALL APPS Note You may not be able to remove some of the apps that came pre-installed on your tablet. 1. Open All apps. 2. Touch and hold the app that you want to remove, then release your finger. A menu opens.
NS-P11W6100_11.6" Windows® Tablet RESET TO DEFAULT SETTINGS Notes A reset to default (factory) settings removes all personal data and settings from your tablet. Back up your data before resetting your tablet. To restart your tablet without removing your stored data or customized settings, see Restart your tablet (on page 25).
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NS-P11W6100 11.6" Windows® Tablet What should I do if the display freezes or does not respond? Press and hold the button for 10 seconds to turn off your tablet, then turn it back on. What should I do if I cannot turn on my tablet? Make sure that the battery is fully charged.
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NS-P11W6100_11.6" Windows® Tablet How do I check for Windows updates? Depending on your settings, your tablet may automatically check for and install Windows updates. To manually check for updates: 1. Open Settings > Update & security > Windows Update. 2. Tap Check for updates, if needed. 3.
NS-P11W6100 11.6" Windows® Tablet Maintenance Learn how to keep your tablet in good condition. Keep your tablet dry. Avoid exposing your tablet to extreme hot or cold temperatures. Avoid placing your tablet close to lit cigarettes, open flames, or any heat source.
NS-P11W6100 11.6" Windows® Tablet Customer support For more help, see Troubleshooting (on page 72). To contact customer service, call 1-877-467-4289 (U.S.). Your tablet model number is: NS-P11W6100 Safety information 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4.
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NS-P11W6100_11.6" Windows® Tablet 16. Do not place the device on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The unit may fall, resulting in possible damage or injury. 17. To prevent hearing damage, do not use the headphones at a high volume. 18.
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NS-P11W6100 11.6" Windows® Tablet This specification limits the tablet's maximum wide bandtrue RMS output voltage to 150 mV. To help protect against hearing loss, ensure that the headphones or earphones you use also comply with EN 50332-2 (Clause 7 limits) for a wide band characteristic voltage of 75 mV. Using headphones that do not comply with EN 50332-2 can be dangerous due to excessive sound pressure levels.
NS-P11W6100_11.6" Windows® Tablet If the battery pack is to be stored separately, place it in a dry environment of a temperature between 10-35° C and keep it away from direct sunlight. To extend battery life, we recommend you charge the battery to approximately 30 to 50% capacity and recharge it every three months to prevent the battery from over-discharging.
One-Year Limited Warranty Definitions: The Distributor* of Insignia branded products warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new Insignia-branded product (“Product”), that the Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacturer of the material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of your purchase of the Product (“Warranty Period”).
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Product is determined to be defective by an authorized Insignia repair center or store personnel, Insignia will (at its sole option): (1) repair the Product with new or rebuilt parts; or (2) replace the Product at no charge with new or rebuilt comparable products or parts.
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(burn-in). Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance Connection to an incorrect voltage or power supply Attempted repair by any person not authorized by Insignia to service the Product Products sold “as is” or “with all faults” Consumables, including but not limited to batteries (i.e. AA, AAA, C etc.)
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