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  • Page 1 GlobalPC Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 2 OPYRIGHT This manual is copyrighted by MyTurn.com, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, no part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any...
  • Page 3 RODUCT EGISTRATION Returning the product registration card or registering with MyTurn.com entitles you to receive complementary product support. Keep your sales receipt as proof of purchase to obtain warranty on parts and service. Record your purchase information in case you are asked for them.
  • Page 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Use only the shielded interface cable provided in order to comply with emission limits. Also, any changes or modifications, to this equipment, not expressly approved in writing by MyTurn.com, Inc., may void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
  • Page 5 Return the computer in its original packaging or similar packaging. ARE AND LEANING Use a soft cloth to dust off the GlobalPC. Plastic surfaces are easily scratched or marred by alcohol and other solvents. A nonabrasive, antistatic cleaner is recommended. Avoid excessive use of oil-based polishes, they...
  • Page 6 PC C LOBAL ONTENTS Before you start using the GlobalPC, compare the contents of the box to the following list. • GlobalPC computer • Quick Start poster • Warranty card • Power module • Keyboard • Mouse • Mouse pad •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    What can I do with the GlobalPC? ........
  • Page 8 ABLE OF ONTENTS Using Program Windows .........2 - 4 Entering and Selecting Text .
  • Page 9 ABLE OF ONTENTS A — S HAPTER OLVING ROBLEMS Startup Problems..........A - 1 Display Problems .
  • Page 10 ABLE OF ONTENTS...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    This guide describes how to turn on the GlobalPC and use the GlobalPC programs. To ensure that you use the GlobalPC safely and are familiar with the GlobalPC operation, it is recommended that you read this guide before using the computer. If you have questions about the GlobalPC in the future, use this guide for reference.

  • Page 12: Front Panel

    RONT ANEL Take the GlobalPC out of the box and placing it on a flat surface. Turn the GlobalPC so that the front of the computer faces you. Volume - increases or decreases the speaker volume.
  • Page 13 NTRODUCTION Floppy disk drive - used to store and transfer documents. If you inserted a diskette in the drive, press the button to eject the diskette. The indicator flashes when the floppy is in use. Do not remove the diskette until the light turns off. The correct orientation for inserting the floppy diskette is shown above.

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    - turns the computer power on or off. Turning the power off removes all power to the GlobalPC. When the power is turned on, the computer goes through the restart process. Compare this to the power button on the front panel, page 1-2.
  • Page 15 – attach the included mouse. The connector is color coded to plug into the corresponding color connector on the back of the GlobalPC. The connector is design to plug in a certain way, ensure the it is properly oriented, and firmly seated.

  • Page 16: Keyboard Basics

    EYBOARD ASICS The GlobalPC keyboard uses a standard typewriter style keyboard layout. Some of the keys have a special meaning, as shown in this section. Web hot keys - specially assigned function keys to access selected Web sites.
  • Page 17 NTRODUCTION Instant Access keys - specially assigned function keys to access the Internet, email, calendar, and address book. Directional or data entry keys - depending on the status of the Num Lock key the function of the keys can change. If the Num Lock key is pressed and the Num Lock light is illuminated then the key functions correspond to the numbers indicated.

  • Page 18: Mouse Basics

    OUSE NSTALLATION The mouse, included with the GlobalPC, is a standard PS/2 type of mouse. The mouse connector is color coded to plug into the corresponding color connector on the back of the GlobalPC. See the Rear Panel section, earlier in this section, for the connector location.

  • Page 19: Using The Mouse

    The roller ball, on the bottom of the mouse, must sit flat on the mouse pad for the GlobalPC to register mouse movement. As you move the mouse the roller ball movement changes the position of the mouse cursor, on the display.

  • Page 20: Display Installation

    • Television • Monitor If you have a television, you can use it to connect the GlobalPC. You do not need to purchase a separate monitor. The term screen refers to the image that you see on the display.
  • Page 21 Remember to turn on the television before turning on the GlobalPC. You need to change the signal input source for your television to see the GlobalPC screen. If you are not sure how to change the television, refer to the documentation that came with your television.
  • Page 22 ELEVISION ONNECTION SING THE ONVERTER The GlobalPC can be connected to older television sets that do not have a video connector using the TV Converter. Refer to the TV Accessory Pack for the proper installation procedure. Note: Remember to turn on the television before turning on the GlobalPC.
  • Page 23 S-video cable. The GlobalPC display is clearer using the S-video connection. You need to change the signal input source for your television to see the GlobalPC screen. If you are not sure how to change the television, refer to the documentation that came with your television.

  • Page 24: Monitor Display (Optional)

    800 x 600 pixels. The higher resolution also shows more information on the screen at one time. Refer to the Preferences program on how to change the screen resolution. Note: Remember to turn on the television before turning on the GlobalPC. 1-14...

  • Page 25: Modem Connection

    GlobalPC. ODEM ONNECTION The modem connection allows you to connect to the MyTurn Online Internet and email service. The Modem indicator on the front panel shows the status of the modem connection. If you have an existing phone connected to the phone jack, you can add a T-adapter (included) to split the line and connect both devices.

  • Page 26: Using A Printer

    The GlobalPC has the appropriate print driver already installed to support the GlobalPC printer. There is limited print driver support for other types of parallel interface printers. You can visit the Support area of the MyTurn Online Web site to see if a print driver exists for your printer.

  • Page 27: Turning On The Power

    URNING ON THE OWER When you are ready to start using the GlobalPC turn on the power to the monitor and the GlobalPC. The GlobalPC has a power switch on the front and rear panel. The following sections describe the function of each switch.

  • Page 28: Installing Software

    OWER WITCH The GlobalPC has an instant-on power feature. This lets you turn off the GlobalPC and then turn it on and resume operation from where you left off. To use this feature the rear panel power switch must be in the position.
  • Page 29 If you do not register then you cannot access the Internet and use the email service. Note: Internet registration is not a necessary step to use the GlobalPC. If you skip the registration, you can register later, at any time by clicking the Sign Up button from the desktop.

  • Page 30: The Desktop

    The GlobalPC desktop is your starting point to using the GlobalPC programs. From here you click on screen buttons to select additional screens or start a program. This desktop is for the user that wants to use a simple, uncluttered way to select and use the GlobalPC programs.

  • Page 31: Advanced Desktop

    The GlobalPC desktop is the default screen whenever you power on GlobalPC from the Main Power switch, on the rear panel. If you turn the GlobalPC on using the Resume function by pressing the front panel power switch, the last used desktop displays.
  • Page 32 TARTED UIDE If you turn on the GlobalPC using the Resume function, by pressing the front panel power switch, and the Advanced desktop was used last, then the Advanced desktop displays. If the GlobalPC is powered on from the Main Power switch, on the rear panel, the Advanced desktop displays.

  • Page 33: Global Pc Desktop

    PC D LOBAL This chapter describes the essential skills needed to use the GlobalPC programs from the GlobalPC desktop. Several electronic tutorials are available on the GlobalPC that cover the computer, keyboard, and mouse usage. You can run the tutorials by pressing the Learn key on the keyboard.

  • Page 34: Opening A Program

    PENING A ROGRAM A program is a type of instruction that you select which tells the GlobalPC what to do. Similar to a microwave when you press the Cook button. Pressing the Cook button tells the microwave to turn on the power and cook the food at a specific temperature. That is a type of program.

  • Page 35: Using The Help Window

    SING THE INDOW As you use the GlobalPC, there may be certain features that you are not sure how to use. You can display a Help window which describes the feature and how to use it. There are three ways to open a Help window: •...

  • Page 36: Using Program Windows

    SING ROGRAM INDOWS As you work with GlobalPC programs, you will notice similarities on how you select screen items, enter text, and change text in programs and documents. The principles apply to any program or document. Menu bar and menus –...

  • Page 37: Entering Text

    ESKTOP NTERING AND ELECTING When using the GlobalPC programs, you will notice similarities in entering, selecting, and changing text in documents and fields. The examples in this section use the Writer program, but the principles apply to any program. After creating a new document in the Writer program, a blank screen displays with the flashing text cursor.

  • Page 38: Changing Text

    PC G LOBAL ETTING TARTED UIDE ELECTING With the text cursor at the end of the line, you can press the Backspace key until you erase nickel. However, this also erases everything after nickel which means you have to type the rest of the sentence again.

  • Page 39: Using Documents

    To store a document for future use, you save the text or information you entered as a computer file to the computer hard disk or floppy disk drive. After creating a document, you can – Save it to a diskette Delete it Print it Save it on the GlobalPC...

  • Page 40: Using The Clipboard

    2. From the Edit menu, select Special Characters. The Insert Special character window displays the URM Mono font characters, the default GlobalPC font. All the characters for the selected font are shown. You can select a different font from the Select Font field to show all the characters available.

  • Page 41: Saving A Document

    To Close a Program With the GlobalPC Desktop you can have one program open at a time. To use different programs, you must close the current program to open another one. 1. From the File menu, of most programs, select Done.
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  • Page 43: Advanced

    Open multiple programs and multiple documents at one time, using a Window style screen. DVANCED The Advanced Desktop features, described in this chapter, build on the GlobalPC desktop features learned in the previous chapter. VERVIEW The following features are described in this chapter.

  • Page 44: Opening A Folder

    From the Advanced Desktop, programs and documents are stored in folders represented by icons. The first time you use the GlobalPC, documents are stored in the default folder called Documents. From the Documents folder you can create other folders.

  • Page 45: Opening A Program

    DVANCED ESKTOP PENING A ROGRAM You open a program to work with documents or do a specific task, such as using Address Book. To open a program You can open a program from the Express menu or folders and icons on the desktop. The following steps use the Writer program as an example, but the process can apply to any other program.

  • Page 46: Setting Program Levels

    Program Level 1 is the lowest level with the least amount of features enabled. Program Level 4 is the highest level with the all the features enabled. The first time you use a GlobalPC program, the program level default is 1. You can change the Program Level as needed.
  • Page 47 DVANCED ESKTOP The Change Program Level window displays. Clicking on one of the four numbers selects a default set of Program Level features. To see which features are selected click Fine Tune. From Fine Tune, you can manually select which features you want to have enabled or disabled. 3.

  • Page 48: Using Special Characters

    PC G LOBAL ETTING TARTED UIDE You can change the Program Level at anytime while using a program. If you make Program Level changes a message window displays when you exit the program, to save the changes. If you do not save the changes, the last saved Program Level is selected the next time you use the program.

  • Page 49: Closing A Program

    LOSING A ROGRAM When you are finished using a program, you can close the program to use a different program or turn off the GlobalPC. To Close a Program 1. From the File menu, of most programs, select Exit. Click the X symbol in the upper right corner of the program window.
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  • Page 51: Programs

    ROGRAMS This chapter describes some of the GlobalPC programs, using the GlobalPC Desktop. The same programs are available from the Advanced Desktop, but the selection process varies. You select and run a program to perform a specific set of functions. For example, when you select and run the Calendar program, the Calendar window displays, showing the specific program functions.

  • Page 52: Starting Individual Programs

    NDIVIDUAL ROGRAMS To use any of the GlobalPC features, you click on items on the screen, which then starts a process called a program. Different programs have different functions. One program can be used to create text documents, another program can be used to organize a long list of information.

  • Page 53: Communication Suite

    OMMUNICATION UITE The Communication Suite programs use the GlobalPC modem to communicate with the Internet to exchange information with other computer users. You can browse the wealth of information available on the Internet, send and receive electronic messages from fellow computer users, interactively chat electronically with other GlobalPC users, and read messages posted by other computer users to electronic bulletin boards.
  • Page 54 2. Click Browse the Internet The Global Internet window displays. Web page area Window buttons By default, the MyTurn.com Home Web page displays. The MyTurn.com Web site offers a wide variety of features, from the latest news, weather, and sports from CNN...
  • Page 55 Web page is downloaded, click Stop to stop the download. To browse the MyTurn.com Web site. The MyTurn.com Home page is a single page within the MyTurn.com Web site. On the Web page area, when the mouse cursor moves over a link, you will notice the mouse cursor changes to a hand.

  • Page 56: Global Email

    (_), but cannot contain spaces. To start Global Email: 1. From the GlobalPC Desktop, click Internet and email. The Internet and email screen displays, as shown in the Global Internet section. 2. Click Email...
  • Page 57 ROGRAMS The Global Email window displays. 3. Select the desired option. Creating a New Email Message To send an email message to another person you open a new message window, type in the message contents, and send the message. To create a new email message: 1.
  • Page 58 (;). For example, a message sent to Ken and Belinda would appear as: ken@computer.com; belinda@myturn.com • Subject field – enter a short phrase, describing to the person receiving the message what the message is about •...
  • Page 59 ROGRAMS Reading an Email Message You can read an email message by selecting it from the message list and then opening it. To view the contents of a message: 1. From the Global Email window, click Read Email. The Global Email window displays with the email messages you received. Messages are listed in the message area by subject, author, and date, but not the actual message content.
  • Page 60 PC G LOBAL ETTING TARTED UIDE The Email Message window displays. When viewing a message, the following buttons appear. Reply - send an email back to the same address from whom you received the email. The reply includes the text from the current email for reference. A reply email can be used to maintain a message flow in an ongoing conversation.
  • Page 61 ROGRAMS Replying to an Email Message When you reply to an email message that someone has sent you, the entire contents of the original message is automatically included in the reply message. A message reply is sending a message back to the person who sent you the current message.

  • Page 62: Newsreader

    Use the NewsReader program to read messages posted by other computer users to any Usenet newsgroup you subscribe to. To start NewsReader: 1. From the GlobalPC Desktop, click Internet and email. The Internet and email screen displays. 2. Click NewsReader The NewsReader window displays.
  • Page 63 The first time you use NewsReader, there are no newsgroups listed. 2. Click Update List. A search begins of all the available newsgroups that MyTurn.com provides. There are thousands of newsgroups, so if you get tired of searching, click Stop.
  • Page 64 PC G LOBAL ETTING TARTED UIDE The newsgroups found are listed in the List of newsgroups field. 3. Scroll through the list of newsgroups and select one that sounds like something you would be interested in. 4. Click Add. The NewsReader window displays again, with the list of messages found in the newsgroup.

  • Page 65: Chat

    2. Click Read. The Message window displays. From the Message window you can reply to messages or print messages. 3. Click Done to close the message and view other messages. Use the Chat program to interactively communicate with other GlobalPC users. 4-15...
  • Page 66 1. From the GlobalPC Desktop, click Internet and Email. The Internet and Email screen displays, as shown in the Global Internet section. 2. Click Chat. A connection is automatically established with MyTurn.com and the Chat Central Web page displays. 3. Click on the desired category If you have not registered as a chat user, several screens display prompting you to register.

  • Page 67: Home Office Suite

    You can create text documents, certificates, cards, announcements, and many other types of documents. To create a Birthday Party announcement: 1. From the GlobalPC Desktop, click Create and Use Documents The Create and Use Documents screen displays. 4-17...
  • Page 68 PC G LOBAL ETTING TARTED UIDE 2. Click Design Assistant. The Design Assistant window displays. 3. Click Invitations. 4. Click Birthday Party. 5. Click Next Step. 6. Enter the date and time of the party and click Next Step. 7. Enter the location of the party and click Next Step. 8.

  • Page 69: Writer

    • Insert graphics from Artist Opening and Closing a Writer Document To start Writer 1. From the GlobalPC Desktop, click Create and Use Documents. The Create and Use Documents screen displays, as shown in the Design Assistant section. 2. Click Blank Document.
  • Page 70 PC G LOBAL ETTING TARTED UIDE The Create something from a blank page screen displays. 3. Click Blank Page. The Writer window displays. The Title bar, at the top of the window, shows the name of the program and the name of the current document.
  • Page 71 ROGRAMS Untitled, by default. You need to save the document to give the document a name, which also stores any work you do for future retrieval. To save the new document: 1. From the File menu, click Save. Since the document has not yet been defined, the Save As a New Document window displays.
  • Page 72 PC G LOBAL ETTING TARTED UIDE If you want to print the document before closing the program, click the Print my document button. If you decide that you do not want to close the program at this time and want to return to the document to continue working on it, click the Go back to my document button.
  • Page 73 ROGRAMS 3. Type the phrase: ... to a wonderful evening of 4. Press Enter. 5. Type the phrase: jazz and 6. Press Enter. 7. Type the phrase: wine and cheese 8. Press Enter. You will notice that all the text is too close together and not very eye catching. Next we want to select all the text and change the line spacing.
  • Page 74 PC G LOBAL ETTING TARTED UIDE 5. When you have selected all the text, release the mouse button. Note: As you become more proficient with using the mouse and selecting text, you can skip step 2. You do not need to click first before positioning the mouse cursor from where you want to start selecting text, clicking and holding the mouse button and selecting text.
  • Page 75 ROGRAMS A list of available test sizes displays. 2. From the list, select 14. The selected text now appears with the selected text size. To justify a line The Text Justification tools in the toolbar are used to align a paragraph between the page margins.
  • Page 76 Font refers to the design of each character. A text style is an attribute of a font, such as bold, italic, or underlined. The GlobalPC comes with several fonts; the default is URW Roman. Additional fonts are available from the MyTurn.com Web site.

  • Page 77: Artist

    A shortcut for selecting a word is to place the mouse cursor on the word and double- click. Triple-clicking selects the whole line. 7. Click on the Italics tool. Refer to the MyTurn.com Web site for additional help with some of the Writer features, such as spell checking and importing graphics. RTIST Artist is a graphic drawing program with many powerful features.
  • Page 78 TARTED UIDE Opening and Closing the Artist Program To start Artist: 1. From the GlobalPC Desktop, click Create and use Documents The Create and use documents screen displays, as shown in the Design Assistant section. 2. Click Blank Document. The Create something from a blank page screen displays, as shown in the Design Assistant section.
  • Page 79 ROGRAMS 2. For the example used in this guide, type the following: My artist file 3. Click Save. The Artist window displays with the document name in the Title bar. To close Artist: 1. From the Title bar, click Done. The Done window displays, as shown in the Writer section.
  • Page 80 PC G LOBAL ETTING TARTED UIDE A rectangle is drawn by positioning the mouse cursor where you want one corner of the rectangle to begin. 2. Position the mouse cursor in the middle of the drawing area, hold down the left mouse button, and drag the mouse in the direction you want to create the rectangle.
  • Page 81 Position the mouse cursor on a side handle to resize the object in only the vertical or horizontal direction, Refer to the Support section of the MyTurn.com Web site for additional help with some of the other Artist features. 4-31...

  • Page 82: Spreadsheet

    • Being able to change variables in a formula and get instant results Opening and Closing a Spreadsheet To start Spreadsheet 1. From the GlobalPC Desktop, click Create and use documents. The Create and use documents screen displays, as shown in the Design Assistant section.
  • Page 83 ROGRAMS Untitled by default. You need to save the document to give the document a name and to store any work you do for future retrieval. To save the new document: 1. From the File menu, click Save. Since the document has not yet been defined, the Save As a New Document window displays, as shown in the Writer section.
  • Page 84 PC G LOBAL ETTING TARTED UIDE Using Spreadsheet After creating a blank document, the Spreadsheet window displays, ready for you start creating your document. This section explains how to use some of the Spreadsheet tools to create a document similar to the one shown below. Information in a spreadsheet is organized by rows and columns.
  • Page 85 ROGRAMS To change the column width: 1. In cells A3 through A5, enter the following: Sales Rep East Sales Rep Midwest Sales Rep West 2. In cells B3 through B5, enter the following: 60,000 35,000 75,000 Notice how the complete contents of cells A3 through A5 do not display. To have the contents display, you need to resize the column width for column A.
  • Page 86 Using formulas can get very complicated. This section describes the SUM formula, which is used to total a list of numbers. This is one of many formulas. For more examples, refer to the MyTurn.com Web site. In this section you will create a spreadsheet similar to the following: 1.

  • Page 87: Bannermaker

    B3, B4, B5 8. Press Enter. The total for the numbers entered in B3, B4, and B5 displays in B6. ANNER AKER Instructions for using the BannerMaker program are available in the Support section of the MyTurn.com Web site. 4-37...

  • Page 88: Information Organization Suite

    The Information Organization Suite consists of the following programs: • Calendar • Address Book • Banker • Database Instructions for using the games are available in the Support section of the MyTurn.com Web site. LAY AND EARN UITE The Play and Learn Suite consists of the following programs: •...

  • Page 89: Problems

    Before calling technical support you may find solutions to problems you might encounter with the GlobalPC in this chapter. Most of the troubleshooting issues listed were compiled from frequently asked questions to our technical support team. The tips in this section will help get you on the right track with your GlobalPC.

  • Page 90: Display Problems

    GlobalPC. When using a TV, a TV video cable (provided with your GlobalPC) should be con- nected to the video output jack on the rear panel of the GlobalPC and to the televi-...
  • Page 91 When the computer is in sleep mode, the on/off light on the front panel is not illumi- nated so it appears as if it’s turned off. Press the button on the front of the GlobalPC. You’ll know whether the monitor was in sleep mode if, once you press this button, the screen pops up with an image.

  • Page 92: Mouse Problems

    Why doesn’t the mouse cursor move anywhere on the screen? • Is the mouse plugged into the green connector on the back of the GlobalPC? Make sure the plug on your mouse cord is firmly attached to the mouse connector on the rear panel.

  • Page 93: Keyboard Problems

    Make sure your phone line is connected properly to the modem connection on the rear panel of the GlobalPC. The plastic phone plug should be completely inserted into the modem connector. Check the connection at the phone jack as well, to make sure the plug isn’t loose or improperly seated.

  • Page 94: Internet/Email Problems

    PC G LOBAL ETTING TARTED UIDE off the Internet. To turn off call waiting select the option to “disable call waiting” dur- ing the registration process. If you didn’t disable call waiting when you registered your Global PC, you can choose this option by clicking the Internet and Email icon and then selecting Manage Internet Settings.
  • Page 95 OLVING ROBLEMS I can’t get on the Internet. • Do you have an online connection? See the above section about modems to determine if your modem connections are working. • Are your Internet settings correct? If you are having a problem dialing up and the cause is due to your Internet settings, you will receive a message entitled, “Check Internet Settings.”...
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  • Page 97: Characters

    When you enter information, there may be times when you want to enter a character that does not appear on the keyboard. PECIAL HARAC TERS Special characters are those special letters that you see in some words, such as a foreign name.
  • Page 98 PC G LOBAL ETTING TARTED UIDE Character Keystroke Character Keystroke à Ctrl+Alt+a ü Ctrl+Alt+u u â Ctrl+Alt+i a † Ctrl+Alt+t ä Ctrl+Alt+u a ° Shift+Ctrl+Alt+8 ã Ctrl+Alt+n a ¢ Ctrl+Alt+4 å Ctrl+Alt+a £ Ctrl+Alt+3 ç Ctrl+Alt+c § Ctrl+Alt+6 é Ctrl+Alt+e e •...
  • Page 99 PECIAL HARACTERS Character Keystroke Character Keystroke ª Ctrl+Alt+9 ‘ Shift+Ctrl+Alt+] ÷ º Ctrl+Alt+O Ctrl+Alt+/ Ω Ctrl+Alt+z ÿ Ctrl+Alt+u y æ Ctrl+Alt+’ Ÿ Ctrl+Alt+u Y ø Ctrl+Alt+o ¤ Shift+Ctrl+Alt+4 ¿ Shift+Ctrl+Alt+/ ý Ctrl+Alt+e y ¡ Ctrl+Alt+1 Ý Ctrl+Alt+e Y ¬ Ctrl+Alt+l ‡...
  • Page 100 PC G LOBAL ETTING TARTED UIDE Character Keystroke Ú Ctrl+Alt+e U Û Ctrl+Alt+i U Ù Ctrl+Alt+` U...

  • Page 101: Your Online Connection

    NLINE ONNECTION MyTurn.com provides your connection to the Internet. The Internet is like a system of roads and freeways. Some people even refer to the Internet as the Information Superhighway. From any road in any city, you can get to almost any other road in any other city.

  • Page 102: Internet Web Sites

    The address for each Web page starts with http://, which stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol. This identifies the address that follows as a Web page address. The next part of the Web page address, www.myturn.com, is the Web site address. The com reference designates the type of Web site. Some typical extensions are: •...

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