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SL420
Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera.
This manual will help you learn to capture
images, share or print your photos, and edit
photos with the accompanying software.
Please read this manual thoroughly.
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  • Page 1 SL420 Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera. This manual will help you learn to capture images, share or print your photos, and edit photos with the accompanying software. Please read this manual thoroughly. User Manual...
  • Page 2: Getting To Know Your Camera

    A/S centre. Please check that the camera is operating properly prior to when you intend to use it (e.g. for a trip or an important event) to avoid disappointment. Samsung takes no responsibility for any loss or damage that may result from camera malfunction.
  • Page 3 Battery and camera may become hot during prolonged use and it may result in camera malfunction. Should this be the case, allow the camera to sit idle for a few minutes to allow it time to cool. Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high tem- peratures, such as a sealed vehicle, direct sunlight or other places of extremes in temperature.
  • Page 4 Otherwise the battery may leak corrosive electrolyte and permanently damage the camera’s components. Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with hands or objects. Do not touch the flash after using it continuously. It may cause burns.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording) How to use the Smart Auto mode Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Using the camera buttons to set the camera POWER button SHUTTER button ZOOM button Info (DISP) / Up button...
  • Page 6 Contents Initialisation Setting up the Date / Time / Date type Time Zone File name Imprinting the recording date Auto power off Selecting Video out type Auto Focus lamp Setting the USB PLAY Starting play mode Playing back a still image...
  • Page 7 Contents Software Notes SOFTWARE System Requirements About the software Setting up the application software Starting PC mode Removing the removable disk Samsung Master Setting up the USB Driver for MAC Using the USB Driver for MAC...
  • Page 8: System Chart

    System chart Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. The contents can vary depending on the sales region. To buy the optional equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre. Parts and accessories illustrated below may differ from exact appearance.
  • Page 9 Identification of features Front & Top Shutter button Speaker AF sensor / Self-timer lamp Microphone Power button Flash Lens/ Lens cover...
  • Page 10: Identification Of Features

    Identification of features Back LCD monitor Camera status lamp MENU button 5 function button Play mode button Fn / Delete button Zoom Tele(T) button / Digital zoom Zoom Wide(W) button / Thumbnail USB / AV / DC terminal Strap eyelet Mode Dial...
  • Page 11 Identification of features Bottom Memory card slot Battery chamber cover Tripod socket 5 Function button Battery chamber Left button Battery holder Information / Up button Flash / OK / Play & Pause button Macro / Down button Self-timer / Right button...
  • Page 12 Identification of features Self-timer lamp Icon Status Description - For the first 8 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals. Blinking - For the final 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals. For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at Blinking 0.25-second intervals.
  • Page 13: Recover At Normal Temperature

    During extended use of the camera, the camera body may become warm. This is perfectly normal. Connecting the AC adapter with the USB cable can be used as an AC cable, and you can charge the rechargeable battery with the Conditions AC cable.
  • Page 14: Connecting To A Power Source

    Before inserting any cables or AC adapter, check the directions and do not insert by force. It may cause breakage of cable or camera. If the charging LED of the AC Charger does not turn on or blink after inserting the rechargeable battery, please check whether the battery is inserted correctly.
  • Page 15: The Lcd Monitor

    When using the camera and the battery in a place that is excessively cold or hot, the battery status on the LCD may be different from the actual battery status. Inserting the memory card Insert the memory card as shown.
  • Page 16: Instructions On How To Use The Memory Card

    Instructions on how to use the memory card Be sure to format the memory card (see p.52) if you are using a newly purchased memory card for the first time, if it contains data that the camera cannot recognise, or if it contains images captured with a different camera.
  • Page 17 files from being deleted or formatted. By sliding the switch to the bottom of the SD/SDHC memory card, the data will be protected. By sliding the switch to the top of the SD/SDHC memory card, the data protection will be cancelled.
  • Page 18 Charge the rechargeable battery fully before using the camera for the first time. When the camera is turned on for the first time, a menu will be displayed in the LCD monitor to set date, time and language. This menu will not be displayed again after setting up the date, time and language.
  • Page 19 LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. [Image & Full Status] Description Recording mode Optical / Digital Zoom bar / Digital Zoom rate Voice Memo Number of available shots remaining Remaining time Face Detection · Self Portrait ·...
  • Page 20: How To Use The Menu

    Shutter Sound Sound Beep Sound Display AF Sound Settings Self-Portrait Exit Change 4. Select a submenu and click the OK button to save settings and return to the previous window. Functions Sound Display Settings Exit Press the Volume Start Sound...
  • Page 21 Starting the recording mode Selecting modes You can select the shooting modes by using the mode dial on the upper of your camera. How to use the mode dial Select the shooting mode by turning the mode dial to the selection point.
  • Page 22: Starting The Recording Mode

    How to use the DUAL IS mode ( DUAL IS(Dual Image Stabilization) mode. This mode will reduce the effect of camera shake and help you get a well-exposed image in dim conditions. 1. Select the DUAL IS mode by using the Mode dial.
  • Page 23 Starting the recording mode Using the Photo Help guide mode ( Helps the user learn the correct picture taking method and includes solutions for potential problems that may occur. This also enables the user to practice the best way to take the pictures.
  • Page 24 4. Press the Shutter button to capture images. How to use the Scene modes ( Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations. 1. Select the Scene mode by using the Mode dial. (p.20) 2.
  • Page 25 Starting the recording mode How to use the [Frame Guide] mode Set [Frame Guide] mode when you want someone else to take a picture for you from the angle you choose. 1. Take a picture from the angle you choose.
  • Page 26: How To Use The Movie Clip Mode

    Starting the recording mode How to use the Movie clip mode ( A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows. 1. Select the Movie clip mode by using the Mode dial. (p.20) 2.
  • Page 27: How To Use The Smart Auto Mode

    How to use the Smart Auto mode( The camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings based on a detected type of scene. It will be helpful if you are not familiar with the camera settings for various scenes. 1. Select Smart Auto mode by using the Mode dial.
  • Page 28: Things To Watch Out For When Taking Pictures

    flash shot mode. Shooting against the light : It is best to take pictures with the sun in the background. Taking pictures against the sun may make the picture come out dark.
  • Page 29: Using The Camera Buttons To Set The Camera

    Using the camera buttons to set the camera The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. POWER button Used for turning the camera’s power on / off. If there is no operation during the specified time, the camera's power will be turned off automatically to save battery life.
  • Page 30 Pressing IS], [Movie], [Smart Auto], [Beauty Shot] and some Scene modes. the ZOOM Take care not to touch the lens to avoid taking an unclear image W button and possibly causing camera malfunction. If the image is dim, turn the camera power off and on again to modify the lens position.
  • Page 31: Info (Disp) / Up Button

    Info (DISP) / Up button While the menu is showing, the Up button operates as a direction button. In the recording modes or playback mode, pressing this button will display the image information. Show all photographic information. [Filming screen] Macro ( While the menu is showing, the DOWN button operates as a direction button.
  • Page 32 Macro ( ) / Down button Types of focus mode and focus range (W : Wide, T : Tele) Mode Auto ( Focus Type Auto macro ( W : 10~ Infinity Focus range T : 50 ~ Infinity Mode Program (...
  • Page 33: Focus Lock

    Focus lock To focus on a subject not positioned in the centre of the picture, use the focus lock function. Using the Focus Lock 1. Ensure the subject is in the centre of the autofocus frame. 2. Press the SHUTTER button halfway. When the green auto focus frame lights up, it means the camera is focused on the subject.
  • Page 34 Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the battery. Under normal operating conditions the re-charging time for the flash is usually within 4 seconds. If the battery is weak, the charg- ing time will be longer. In the DUAL IS mode, some Scene modes, and the Movie clip mode, the flash function will not operate.
  • Page 35: Self-Timer / Right Button

    Smart Auto Flash ( ) icon will appear in [Smart Auto] mode. Self-timer ( When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Right ( o : Selectable) button makes the cursor shift to the right tab. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the RIGHT button operates as the Self-timer ( when the photographer would also like to be in the image.
  • Page 36 Confirming the composition (Within 6 sec.) [Selecting the 10 SEC tion (Swing your hands fully) self-timer] (Do not move) *1: The camera detects the subject's movement 6 seconds after pressing the Description *2: Move your body or hands fully. Motion Icon & Self-timer lamp Blink (1 second interval) Blink (0.25 second interval)
  • Page 37: Menu Button

    Sound Focus Area Display Photo Style Selector Settings Voice Exit Change Functions ( Use the menu that enables the functions, or the Fn button, to bring up the menus below: Mode Face Detection Photo Size Functions Quality Sound Focus Area...
  • Page 38: How To Enable Functions Using The Menu Button

    Left / Right button Back Move Use the Fn button on the rear of the camera to bring up the menus that enable frequently used functions faster. Exposure compensation White Balance This camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the Face Detection ambient lighting conditions.
  • Page 39: White Balance

    2. OK button Shutter button : saves new custom white balance. - The custom white balance value will be applied, starting with the next picture you take. - The user configured white balance will be remain effective until it is overwritten.
  • Page 40: Iso

    Normal This mode detects the face position of the subject automatically and then sets the focus and exposure. Select this mode for quick and easy face picture. Selectable modes: Auto, Program, DUAL IS, Photo Help Guide, Adjust the sensitivity of the camera.
  • Page 41 Return to previous AF mode if face detection was failure. In some conditions this function cannot work properly. - When a person wears dark glasses or some part of the face is hidden. - When the person being taken does not look at the camera.
  • Page 42: Face Tone

    - When the camera is far from the subject. (Orange colored focusing mark) - If there is refl ection of the light or the back light that are too bright. Face Tone This menu allows you to control the skin tone in images in beauty shot mode.
  • Page 43: Image Size

    The higher the resolution, the lower the number of shots available because high resolution images require more memory. Quality / Frame rate You can select the compression ratio appropriate for your application of the captured images. The higher the compression ratio, the lower (Unit: pixel) the picture quality. Mode...
  • Page 44: Acb

    [Center We ighted] ( : Exposure will be calculated based on an average of If the subject is not the centre of the focus area, do not use the spot metering as this may result in an exposure error. In this circumstance, it is better to use exposure compensation.
  • Page 45: Drive Mode

    If less than 30 pictures are available in the memory, the motion capture is not available. It is best to use a tripod for the AEB shooting as the time to save each image file is longer and blurring caused by camera shake may occur.
  • Page 46: Photo Style Selector

    B (Blue) values of the image. When picture style is set, face detection is not available. When Soft or Vivid in photo style is set, saturation is not available. When Negative in photo style is set, contrast is not available.
  • Page 47: Image Adjust

    Left/Right button. 3. Press the Shutter button to take an Adjust contrast, sharpness and saturation. Image Adjust image. Contrast When Soft or Vivid in photo style is set, saturation is not avail- Sharpness Saturation able. Back Move OIS (Optical image Stabilization) This feature allows you to minimize camera shake while taking a picture.
  • Page 48: Voice Memo

    In the middle of the sound recording, pressing the shutter button will stop the voice memo. Voice Recording A voice can be recorded for as long as the available recording time (Max. 10 hour) allows. Set the voice memo feature.
  • Page 49: Recording The Movie Clip Without Voice

    1. Press the OK button to pause recording. 2. Press the OK button again to resume the recording. 3. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again. A distance of 40cm between you and the camera (microphone) is the best distance to record sound.
  • Page 50: Sound Menu

    Sound menu In this mode, you can set up sound settings. You can use the setup menu in all camera modes, except Voice Recording mode. The items indicated by * are default settings. Menus are subject to change without prior notice.
  • Page 51: Af Sound

    Sound ( AF sound If you set AF sound to on, AF sound will be activated when the Shut- ter button is pressed down half way so that you can be aware of the camera operation status. - [AF sound] sub menu : [Off], [On]*...
  • Page 52: Start Up Image

    Display ( Start up image You can select the image that is first displayed on the LCD monitor whenever the camera is turned on. - Sub menus : [Off]*, [Logo], [User Image] - Use a saved image for the start-up image with the [Start Image] in the [RESIZE] menu in the play mode.
  • Page 53: Settings

    Be sure to run [Format] on the following types of memory card. - A new memory card, or an unformatted memory card - A memory card that has a file this camera can't recognise or one that has been taken from another camera.
  • Page 54: Setting Up The Date / Time / Date Type

    Settings ( Setting up the Date / Time / Date type You can change the date and time that will be displayed on the captured images and set up the date type. Setting [Time Zone] enables you to display the local date and time on the LCD monitor when travelling overseas.
  • Page 55: Imprinting The Recording Date

    file. [Date & Time] : The DATE & TIME will be imprinted on the image file. The Date & Time are imprinted at the bottom right side of the still image. The imprint function is applied only to still images.
  • Page 56: Selecting Video Out Type

    - When using a TV as an external monitor, you will need to select the external or AV channel of the TV. - There will be a digital noise on the external monitor, but it is not a malfunction. Video Out...
  • Page 57: Auto Focus Lamp

    [On]* : The AF lamp will light up in low light conditions. Setting the USB If the camera is set to connect automatically to a PC or a printer using a USB cable, you can manually set [Computer] or [Printer]. Video Out...
  • Page 58: Playing Back A Still Image

    Starting play mode Turn the camera on and select Play mode by pressing the play mode button ( ). The camera can now play back the images stored in the memory. If the memory card is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the memory card.
  • Page 59: Movie Clip Capture Function

    - To resume playback of the voice file, press the OK button. Play Capture - To rewind the voice file while it is playing, press the Left button. [Paused] To fast forward the voice file, press the Right button. - To stop playback of the voice memo, press the Down button.
  • Page 60: Lcd Monitor Indicator

    LCD monitor Indicator The LCD monitor displays shooting information about the displayed image. Description Playback mode Voice Memo DPOF Protect Folder name & File name Memory card indicator Battery Aperture value F3.5 ~ F12.7 Shutter speed 16 ~ 1/2,000 Flash...
  • Page 61: Using The Camera Buttons To Set The Camera

    Using the camera buttons to set the camera In Play mode, you can use the buttons on the camera to conveniently set up the Play mode functions. Thumbnail ( ) / Enlargement ( Smart Album You can view multiple pictures, enlarge a selected picture, and crop and save a selected area of an image.
  • Page 62: Thumbnail / Enlargement Button

    2. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up / Down button and press the OK button. - [Yes] : The trimmed image will be saved as a new file name, and appear on the LCD monitor. - [No] : The trimming menu will disappear.
  • Page 63: Info (Disp) / Up Button

    - When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, the OK button is used for confirming data that is changed by using the 5 function button. - If a still image with a voice memo, a voice file, or a movie clip is playing ·In Stop mode ·During playback : Temporarily stops playback.
  • Page 64: Left / Right / Down / Menu Button

    RIGHT button to select the next image. - DOWN button : If the menu is displayed Press the DOWN button to move from the main menu to a sub menu, or to move down the sub menu cursor.
  • Page 65: Setting Up The Play Back Function Using The

    In the PLAY mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor. The menus you can set up in Play mode are as fol- lows. To capture an image after setting up the play menu, press the PLAY mode button or shutter button.
  • Page 66: Setting Up The Play Back Function Using The Lcd Monitor

    Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor This menu is available while the camera is connected to a PictBridge supporting printer (direct connection to the camera, sold separately) with a USB cable. Menu Tab Main Menu Sub Menu...
  • Page 67: Edit

    Image] image is stored not on the memory card but on the internal memory. - If a new user image is saved, one of the two user images will be deleted in order. - If the memory capacity is insufficient to store the resized image, a [Memory Full] message will appear on the LCD monitor and the resized image can't be stored.
  • Page 68: Rotating An Image

    Photo Style Selector It is possible to add various effects to your images by using this function. 1. Press the play mode button and press 2. Click the Up/Down button from the Edit Rotate 3.
  • Page 69: Image Adjust

    Back Move Face Retouch You can make the skin in an image appear clear and beautiful. 1. Select ( Left/Right button and press the OK button. Then a bar for selecting the face retouch will be displayed.
  • Page 70 Back Move saved as a new file name. Noise effect You can add noise to an image to add a more classic feel to your photo. 1. Select ( button and press the OK button. 2 The [Making New Image] message is...
  • Page 71: View

    Exit Back The Multi Slide Show can start only in the [Start] menu. 1. Use the Up / Down buttons to select the [Start] menu and press the Right button. 2. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up / Down button.
  • Page 72: Selecting Images

    [Date] : Images taken in a specified date are played back. Press the OK button and the settings are saved. [Select] : Play only the selected images. If you press the Up / Down button, you can select the desired images to play back.
  • Page 73: Setting Play Interval

    3. Press the OK button to save the configuration. File Options ( 1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. 2. Press the Up / Down button and select the [File Options] menu tab and press the OK button. Start Deleting images...
  • Page 74: Protecting Images

    The startup image is stored in the camera's internal memory (i.e., not on the memory card) and it will not be deleted even if you delete all files on the memory card.
  • Page 75: Dpof

    This function is not available for Movie clips and Voice recording files. When the wide angle image is printed as a wide angle print, 8% of the left and right side of the image may not be printed. Check that your printer can support the wide angle image when you print the image.
  • Page 76 Right button again. Sub menu will display. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP / DOWN button. If [Yes] is selected : The image will be printed in index format. If [No] is selected : Cancel the index print setting.
  • Page 77: Copy To Card

    - When the [Reset] of the [File No.] setup menu is set : The cop- Back ied file names start from after the last stored file name.
  • Page 78: Pictbridge

    PictBridge You can use the USB cable to connect this camera to a printer that supports PictBridge (sold separately) and print the stored images directly. Movie clips and voice files cannot be printed. Setting up the camera for connection to the printer 1.
  • Page 79: Pictbridge : Picture Selection

    2. Use the Up / Down buttons to select the [Images] menu and press the Right button. 3. Use the Up / Down buttons to select a desired sub menu and press the OK button. - Select [One Photo] or [All Photos]. A screen where you can set the number of copies to print will appear as shown below.
  • Page 80: Pictbridge : Reset

    To avoid dangerous electrical shocks, never hold or operate the camera with wet hands. - If you use this camera in wet places, such as beach or pool, do not let water or sand get inside the camera. Doing so may result...
  • Page 81 Important notes Extremes in temperature may cause problems. - If the camera is transferred from a cold to a warm and humid environment, condensation can form on the delicate electronic circuitry. If this occurs, turn the camera off and wait for at least 1 hour until all moisture is dispersed.
  • Page 82: Warning Indicator

    Warning indicator There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display. [Card Error] Memory card error Turn off the camera power and turn it on again Insert the memory card again Insert and format the memory card (p.52)
  • Page 83: Before Contacting A Service Centre

    Insert fresh batteries. The Camera is turned off automatically Turn on the camera power again. Operation has ceased in a low temperature outside of the camera usage temperature range. Make the camera and battery warm by placing them in your pocket, etc.
  • Page 84 Install Windows 2000, XP, Vista / Mac OS 10.3 to PC that sup- ports USB A part of the LCD screen does not occasionally turn on or a spot appears. Although the LCD screen is manufactured with high precision technology, the precision pixels are not occasionally lighted or the red, white and blue spots appear.
  • Page 85: Specifications

    - Effective Pixel : Approx. 10.2 Mega-pixel - Total Pixel : Approx. 10.3 Mega-pixel Lens - Focal Length : SAMSUNG Lens f = 6.3 ~ 31.5mm (35mm film equivalent : 35 ~ 175mm) - F No. : F3.5(W) ~ F5.5(T) - Digital Zoom : ·Still Image mode :1.0X ~ 5.0X...
  • Page 86 2432 2016 2304 Super Fine About 182 About 199 About 252 About 252 About 334 About 494 About 1235 Fine Normal About 471 About 510 About 611 About 617 About 792 About 1065 About 1872 These figures are measured under Samsung standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.
  • Page 87: Software

    - Approx. 138.8g (without batteries and card) Operating Temperature - 0 ~ 40°C Operating Humidity - 5 ~ 85% Software - Samsung Master, Adobe Reader Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. (1050mAh)
  • Page 88: Software Notes

    We cannot, however, be held responsible in any way for damage caused by inappropriate use. - Using a Hand-made PC or a PC and OS that has not been guaran- teed by the manufacturer is not covered by the Samsung warranty.
  • Page 89: About The Software

    This software is only compatible with Windows. You should allow 5 ~ 10 seconds for running the automatic setup program according to the capability of your computer. If the frame does not appear, run the [Windows Explorer] and select [Installer.
  • Page 90: Setting Up The Application Software

    Setting up the application software To use this camera with a PC, install the application software first. After this has been done, the stored images in the camera can be moved to the PC and can be edited by an image editing program.
  • Page 91 Setting up the application software 3. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable. 4. Turn the camera power on. The [Found New Hardware Wizard] will open and the computer will recognise the camera.
  • Page 92: Starting Pc Mode

    Internet Explorer. Starting PC mode If you connect the USB cable to a USB port on your PC and then turn on the power, the camera will automatically switch to "computer connection mode". In this mode, you can download stored images to your PC through the USB cable.
  • Page 93 Downloading stored images You can download the still images stored on the camera to your PC's hard disk and print them or use a photo editing software to edit them. 1. Connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable.
  • Page 94 Opening images directly from the removable disk may be subject to unexpected disconnection. When you upload a file that is not taken by this camera to the Removable Disk, the [File Error] message will be displayed on the LCD monitor in the PLAY mode, and nothing is displayed in...
  • Page 95: Removing The Removable Disk

    (The illustrations may differ from those shown depending on the Windows O/S.) 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the camera status lamp blinks, please wait until the lamp has finished blinking and is constantly on. 2. Double-click the [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon on the task bar.
  • Page 96: Samsung Master

    Samsung Master You can download, view, edit and save your images and movies with this software. This software is only compatible with Windows. To start the program, click [Start Programs Samsung Master]. Downloading images 1. Connect the camera to your PC.
  • Page 97 Media type selection menu : You can select image viewer, image edit and movie edit functions in this menu. Preview window : You can preview an image or a movie clip and check the multi media information. Zoom bar : You can change preview size.
  • Page 98 Samsung Master Movie edit : You can get the still image, movie clip, narration, music files together in a movie clip. - Movie clip edit functions are listed below. Edit menu : You can select the following menus. [Add Media] : You can add other media elements to a movie.
  • Page 99: Setting Up The Usb Driver For Mac

    Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 1. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the software CD as MAC OS supports the camera driver. 2. Check the MAC OS version during start-up. This camera is com- patible with MAC OS 10.3.
  • Page 100: Faq

    Case 4 When using the USB hub. There may be a problem in connecting the camera to the PC through the USB hub if the PC and the hub are not compatible. Wherever possible, connect the camera to the PC directly.
  • Page 101: Fcc Notice

    If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: –...
  • Page 102 : 105 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park NJ Telephone No. : 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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