ini EPC USER GUIDE FCC Information to User Safety and Care Instructions No matter what your level of experience with computers, please make sure you read the safety and care instructions. This information can help protect you and your computer from possible harm. For Safety Regulation: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
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ini EPC USER GUIDE These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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ini EPC USER GUIDE This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. 15.247 (b)(4), the EUT meets the requirement that it be operated in a manner that ensures the public is not exposed to radio frequency energy levels in excess of the Commission’s guidelines (1.1307, 1.1310, 2.1091 and 2.1093)
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ini EPC USER GUIDE ---Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 5.21 Regulatory information/Disclaimers Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
ini EPC USER GUIDE Shielded Cables Notice All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations. Peripheral Devices Notice Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc) certified to comply with Class B limits may be attached to this equipment.
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ini EPC USER GUIDE Is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC), Lowvoltage Directive (73/23/EEC) and the Amendment Directive (93/68/EEC), the procedures given in European Council Directive 99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC.
ini EPC USER GUIDE frequency range and must be restricted to indoor use." Warranty requirement in the manual: Along with the user documentation the importer/distributor must provide a statement that warranty services are included in the responsibilities of the distributor representative.
ini EPC USER GUIDE grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. ANSI/NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code (NEC), in particular Section 820.93, provide information with regard to proper grounding of the mask and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
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ini EPC USER GUIDE For DVD Players with both 525p and 625p progressive scan outputs: ‘CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’...
ini EPC USER GUIDE Contents INTRODUCTION ................15 ..............15 EATURE IGHLIGHT EPC............17 NPACKING THE MINI EPC ..........18 RONT IDE OF THE MINI EPC ..........19 IDE OF THE ..............21 EMORY PGRADE GETTING STARTED ............... 23 AC P ........
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ini EPC USER GUIDE Windows Contacts..............46 Windows Defender ..............47 Windows DVD Maker ..............48 Windows Fax and Scan ............49 Windows Live Messenger Download ........50 Windows Mail ................51 Windows Media Center............. 52 Windows Media Player ............. 53 Windows Meeting Space ............
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ini EPC USER GUIDE CARING FOR YOUR MINI EPC............ 75 ............75 MPORTANT AFETY NSTRUCTIONS ..................75 NVIRONMENT ..................76 OWER UPPLY EPC ..............77 LEANING ............... 77 AINTAINING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS ......... 79 APPENDIX A ............... 80 YSTEM PECIFICATIONS...
Introduction Introduction With Windows Vista, you can enjoy a growing universe of digital media content and explore endless entertainment options from the comfort of your couch. With mini EPC, every member of your family can enjoy the immersive experience of PC games and movies on a big screen. Users can interact with an entertainment PC with an USB mouse and keyboard, or with an optional remote control, which provides an exciting viewing experience from the comfort of the living room sofa.
ini EPC USER GUIDE Windows Vista Operating System Windows Vista extends the experience you have. With a full range of powerful, yet easy-to-use digital entertainment features, you can experience TV, DVD movies, music and photos like never before. Wireless LAN Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection (IEEE 802.11 b/g, USB2.0 Mini Card)
Introduction Unpacking the mini EPC Your mini EPC comes securely packaged in a sturdy cardboard shipping carton. Upon receiving your mini EPC, open the carton and carefully remove the contents. The shipping carton contains the following items: Mini EPC Antenna AC Adapter and Power Cord Remote Control DVI-VGA Adapter...
ini EPC USER GUIDE damaged, notify your dealer immediately. Be sure to save the shipping materials and the carton in case you need to ship the mini EPC or if you plan to store the mini EPC away sometime in the future. The Front Side of the mini EPC 1.
Introduction Feature Description you to connect up to USB-equipped peripheral devices (for example, USB mouse, digital camera, USB storage device and so on). 4. Optical Disk This optical disk drive is Slot-in type ODD. It Drive allows you to load and start programs from a CD/DVD and play DVD movies and audio CDs.
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ini EPC USER GUIDE 1. IEEE 1394 2. Modem Port 3. TV_IN 4. AV_In Port 5. Kensington Lock 6. Microphone Jack 7. Headphone Jack 8. DVI-I Socket 9. LAN Port 10. TV Port (S-video) 11 USB Ports 12. USB Port 13.
Introduction Feature Description audio quality without loss.) 8. DVI-I Socket This socket can accept both analog signal (VGA) and digital signal (DVI) inputs. The “DVI-I” is the abbreviation of “Digital Video Interactive-Integrated”. 9. LAN Port An internal 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet LAN module connects your mini EPC to other mini EPCs/networks through a local area network (LAN).
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ini EPC USER GUIDE the possible combinations of different memory module and memory size. Please contact dealer for changing or adding DDR2-SDRAM module. It is not available for users to change it by themselves. Based Memory Installing Memory Total 512 MB...
Getting Started Getting Started Your mini EPC is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This chapter describes the installation steps you should follow to get the mini EPC up and running as quickly as possible. Contact your dealer if they have pre-installed all the needed drivers to fully operate your mini EPC or if there is the updation on the driver installation of the mini EPC.
ini EPC USER GUIDE 2. Plug the connector of the AC adapter to the DC-IN port found at the rear side of the mini EPC. For the power supply of this equipment, an approved power cord has to be used. Make sure the socket and any extension cord(s) you use can support the total current load of all the connected devices.
Getting Started screen from the comfort of your couch — and you can control it all with a single remote control. Attach the Antenna to your mini EPC This Mini EPC has built-in a TV tuner card to process analog television signals.
ini EPC USER GUIDE Connect a TV with the S-Video connection 1. Connect the S-Video cable to your TV Port, located on the back of your Media Center PC.
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Getting Started 2. Connect the other end of the S-Video cable to the S-Video input connection on the back of your TV. Enjoy your digital Lifestyle...
ini EPC USER GUIDE Connect mini EPC to a PC Monitor You can connect a monitor to your PC mini EPC with running Microsoft Windows Vista. All you have to do is plug the cable from the monitor into the back of the high-level mini EPC with a DVI-I Socket. Most monitors use a VGA cable to connect to a PC.
Getting Started Installing the Mini EPC Device Drivers It is best to install the needed device drivers for using the built-in devices of your mini EPC. Before installing the drivers, check with your dealer first if they have already installed all the drivers along with the operating system.
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ini EPC USER GUIDE "E:\Drivers\Vista32\Audio\Setup.exe" Modem driver "E:\Drivers\Vista32\Modem\Setup.exe" Wireless LAN driver and Utility “E:\Drivers\Vista32\Wireless LAN\Intel 3945ABG\autorun.exe” “E:\Drivers\Vista32\Wireless LAN\Azurewave GU701\Setup.exe” LAN driver "E:\Drivers\Vista32\LAN\SetupYukonWinC_5X6N.exe" CIR driver "E:\Drivers\Vista32\CIR\DPInst.exe" TV Tuner driver "E:\Drivers\Vista32\TV Tuner\A316_Vistalogo_ DRV_x86_V1.3.0.30.exe" Bluetooth Driver and Utility "E:\Drivers\Vista32\Bluetooth\setup.exe"...
Using Your Mini EPC Using Your Mini EPC This chapter describes how to operate the standard features of the mini EPC. With mini EPC, every member of your family can enjoy the immersive experience of PC games and movies on a big screen. Users can interact with an entertainment PC with an USB mouse and keyboard, or with an optional remote control, which provides an exciting viewing experience from the comfort of the living room sofa.
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ini EPC USER GUIDE Media Center Remote Control Button Description Press the RECORD button on the remote to begin recording what you’re currently watching. To find and watch it later, simply press the RECORD TV button. The MORE INFO button brings up additional option related to where you are in the menu system.
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Using Your Mini EPC Button Description When navigating through the Media Center menu system, press the BACK button to go to the previous screen. Use the CURSOR ARROWS to navigate up, down, left, or right through the Media menu system. When you find what you want, press OK button in the center of the arrows to select it.
ini EPC USER GUIDE Button Description Press the DVD MENU button to access the main menu of the DVD in your DVD drive and to begin watching it. Use the NUMBER KEYS to go directly to the TV channel you want to watch or use them to type letters, numbers, or symbols into a search box.
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Using Your Mini EPC Key numbers: 99Keys (including hot-keys) with Track Ball (mouse) function...
ini EPC USER GUIDE Battery: AA size Battery x4 Parameters for Remote Control Distance for remote control: within 5m. Angle for remote control: 360 degrees Frequency for signal transmitted: at 2.4GHz frequency. Standby Mode: System will wait for 5 minutes to activate Standby Mode if there is no any input signal.
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Using Your Mini EPC CDs or play DVD movies. You can also burn music CDs, and save documents and other digital files on CD-R/DVD-R or CD-RW/DVD- RW discs. To insert and remove an optical disk on the drive: 1. Make sure the mini EPC is turned on. 2.
ini EPC USER GUIDE How to care the CD/DVD When you handle CDs, pay attention to the following guidelines: • Always pick up the CD by its edges. • Avoid scratching or soiling either side of the CD. • Do not write with the hard ball-point pen or apply labels on either side of the CD.
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Using Your Mini EPC flash memory card as SD, MMC, MS (Memory Stick), and MS_Pro cards. For a single moment, only one card can be inserted into the 4 in 1 card slot. To insert and remove a Flash Memory Card: For MMC and SD card, you should position the copper connector at the bottom side.
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ini EPC USER GUIDE To remove the flash memory card, you should first disable the card setting at the taskbar of the windows Vista. Then, you only pull out the card by fingers; there is no release button for flash memory slot.
Fun with Windows Vista Experience Fun with Windows Vista Experience The Mini EPC (Mini Entertainment PC) integrated in a highly compact platform is designed for digital entertainment. With Windows Vista, it offers a breakthrough user experience and is designed to help you feel confident in your ability to view, find, and organize information and to control your computing experience.
ini EPC USER GUIDE Get Ready for Windows Vista Windows Vista is designed to help make you more productive as you work with your PC throughout the day with new features. Starting the Windows Vista When you start using Windows Vista, you will recognize familiar elements such as the Start menu, which is now faster, more streamlined, and more helpful than in previous versions of Windows.
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Fun with Windows Vista Experience It now becomes more easy to execute various application with just click on it. Instant Search The Start menu features integrated desktop search through a new feature called Instant Search which can help you find and launch almost anything on your PC.
ini EPC USER GUIDE Use Instant Search to quickly find the information you need. Enjoy Your Multimedia Application Internet Explorer Windows Vista enhances the Internet Explorer experience in finding and displaying information, and Web sites on the Internet.
Fun with Windows Vista Experience The upcoming release of Internet Explorer 7 not only adds important new security and privacy features, but makes everyday tasks easier through features such as tabbed browsing, inline search, and shrink- to-fit printing Windows Calendar Windows Calendar helps you in management appointments and tasks by creating personal calendar, publishing them, and subscribe to other users calendars.
ini EPC USER GUIDE Windows Vista operating system. It lets you plan and manage all of your activities and coordinate your schedule with others. It also lets you create a personal task list and receive automatic notifications and reminders about specific tasks and upcoming appointments. Windows Calendar has a broad range of features to help you manage your personal schedule Windows Contacts...
Fun with Windows Vista Experience Microsoft Windows Vista provides a new mechanism and user interface for storing and retrieving information about people (contacts) who are important to the users of Microsoft Outlook and Windows Mail (formerly Outlook Express). Windows Defender Windows Defender is enable to protect the computer from spyware and other potentially unwanted software.
ini EPC USER GUIDE Windows Defender helps protect computers against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software. Applications can check and change its status. Windows DVD Maker Windows DVD maker helps you burn pictures and video to DVD..
Fun with Windows Vista Experience Windows DVD maker lets you create a DVD quickly, complete with professional-looking menus, a scene selection page so viewers can easily find what they are looking for, and even slide shows using your favorite songs as a soundtrack. Windows Fax and Scan Windows Fax and Scan help you send and receive faxes or scan pictures and documents.
ini EPC USER GUIDE Faxing and scanning functions come together in Windows Vista through Windows Fax and Scan. Sending and receiving faxes through your PC is now as simple as performing the same tasks on a fax machine, especially for digital document Windows Live Messenger Download Windows Live Messenger Download can connect and share message instantly on the world’s favorite IM service..
Fun with Windows Vista Experience Windows Live Messenger is the next-generation MSN Messenger. It has everything you already love about Messenger, and much more. Windows Mail Windows Mail can send and receive e-mail and newsgroup messages.
ini EPC USER GUIDE Windows Mail is designed to help you prevent emerged some annoyances and risks that have grown over the years, that enables your e-mail experience is as productive and fun as possible. Windows Mail includes features that help you reduce the risks, while enjoying the many benefits, of e-mail Windows Media Center Windows Media Center lets you opens your home entertainment...
Fun with Windows Vista Experience Windows Media Player Windows Media Player can play digital media including music, video, CDs and DVDs. Windows Media Player gives you an easier way to enjoy and manage your digital music, video, and pictures on your PC. See things the way you want to see them, by CD cover art or in lists.
ini EPC USER GUIDE Windows Meeting Space gives you the ability to share documents, programs, or your desktop with other people. Some advantages are: you can share your desktop or any program with other meeting participants; you and other meeting participants can distribute and co- edit documents;...
Fun with Windows Vista Experience With Windows Movie Maker, you can quickly and easily import, edit, and organize all of your digital home videos. New tools, such as new effects and transitions, and improved graphics performance help you manage and edit your home videos. You can include photos along with video when you create a movie, and even add narration and soundtracks.
ini EPC USER GUIDE Windows Photo Gallery in Windows Vista gives you the tools you need to easily organize, find, and view your photos and videos. You can edit, print, and share your photos from within Windows Photo Gallery, as well as transfer photos from your camera to your computer with a simple import process Windows Update Windows Update delivers software updates and drivers, and provide...
Fun with Windows Vista Experience Windows Update keeps your computer up to date and more secure by automatically providing software updates to Microsoft Windows Vista. Updates can include upgrades to Windows Vista features, updates that improve reliability and performance, and updates that provide new security protections against malware and other potentially unwanted software.
ini EPC USER GUIDE calculator program to simply add numbers. You need simple, specialized, and lightweight mini-applications that put information and tasks at your fingertips—no matter what you' re doing. Windows Sidebar boosts your personal productivity by providing instant access to gadgets—a wide variety of engaging, easy-to-use, and customizable mini-applications that offer information at a glance and provide easy access to frequently used tools Gaming...
Fun with Windows Vista Experience Windows Flip and Windows Flip 3D Windows Vista provides two entirely new features to manage windows: Windows Flip and Windows Flip 3D. Flip allows you to flip through open windows (by using Alt+Tab), providing a live thumbnail of each window, rather than just a generic icon and file name.
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ini EPC USER GUIDE You can visit and browse each domain to experience the information and assistance that Windows Vista offers. For more information, please refer to Microsoft’s website: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/features/default.mspx...
Connecting to Peripherals Connecting to Peripherals This chapter describes how you attach peripheral devices to your mini EPC. You can attach a printer or mouse; connect an external monitor and keyboard, or any other peripheral device. Using the USB Port USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a hardware interface that enables you to connect multiple devices (such as mouse, keyboard, storage device, joystick, digital camera, and video conference cameras, etc.)
ini EPC USER GUIDE Using the LAN Port This mini EPC is equipped with an internal 10B /100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet LAN module that connects your mini EPC to other mini EPC/networks through a local area network (LAN) and supports data transfer rates at 10/100Mbps and can be up to 1000Mbps. The 100Base-TX is called Fast Ethernet.
To use the AV-in port, you should install the third party application like Cyperlink PowerCinema 5 first, then connect the DVD player, DV consume electronic device, etc….with AV_in cable into GE3 AV_in port.
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ini EPC USER GUIDE AV-in Cable When an AV connection cable is used for connection through the AV- in port, the mini EPC automatically detects the video signal of the connected device. You can view the video on the screen simply by starting playback on the connected device.
Connecting to Peripherals The TV-Tuner only can function with Intel® Core 2 Duo. The AV-in function is optional, it only is available with installing the third party application. Using the Wireless LAN Access Point (AP) is the wireless transmission and receiving device, it generally connects to the server of a LAN environment or act as a LAN hub with wireless connection.
ini EPC USER GUIDE Using the Modem Port This mini EPC comes equipped with a 56Kbps v.92 Data/Fax MDC 1.5 (Azalia) Modem that allows you to communicate with others via fax, email, or to connect to an online service or bulletin board. The built-in fax/data modem provides standard phone connector (RJ-11 connector).
BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Your mini EPC also uses the Phoenix BIOS Setup program that allows you to set several system configurations in changing the way your mini EPC performs. This includes your system time and date, disk drive configuration and password setup. This information is then stored in the CMOS RAM and will remain permanent unless you change it again.
ini EPC USER GUIDE screen are some brief help descriptions of each item you want to change. To exit the BIOS Setup program, simply press the <Esc> key and select from the Exit menu whether you want to save changes and exit;...
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BIOS Setup • System Date Allows you to set the system date using the month/date/year format. You can also change the system time from your operating system. • IDE Channel 0 Master This field displays various parameters for the hard disk drive. If type [Auto] is selected, the system automatically sets these parameters.
ini EPC USER GUIDE Using the Advanced CMOS Setup • Legacy USB Support Enable or disable the USB Bus support when in connection with USB device. • Boot-time Diagnostic Screen Lets you display or not display the diagnostic screen by choosing Disabled or Enabled.
BIOS Setup • SATA – Device 31, Function This function lets you choose “Compatible” or “Enhanced” to define the SATA or PATA controller mode. For enabling the AHCI configuration, you should choose “Enhanced” option first. • AHCI Configuration Lets you choose “Enabled” or “Disabled” to activate or inactive the AHCI mode for Windows Vista driver.
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ini EPC USER GUIDE • User Password Is Set/Clear selections show that the mini EPC is under controlled by User Password or not. • Set Supervisor Password Supervisor password gives you the authority in accessing the setup utility. You also need to enter this password in system booting and resuming from suspend mode.
BIOS Setup Using the Boot Setup This item allows you to set the search drive sequence where the system will try to boot up first. This page allows you to set the search drive sequence where the system will try to boot up first. To select the boot device, you can use the up or down arrow key, then press <+>...
ini EPC USER GUIDE How to Exit the Setup Program There are two choices to escape from the Setup program. • Exit Saving Changes Saves all changes to CMOS while running the BIOS setup program and exit from the system setup program. •...
Caring for Your Mini EPC Caring for Your mini Important Safety Instructions This section gives you detailed information about how to maintain a safe environment while using the mini EPC. You can maintain its condition and performance by following these guidelines. Please read it carefully to ensure maximum safety.
ini EPC USER GUIDE • Though your AC adapter is suitable for universal international voltage, it still requires a stable and continual power supply. Make sure the voltage of the power source is suitable when connect the mini EPC to the power outlet. If you are unsure of your local power specifications, consult your dealer or local power company.
Caring for Your Mini EPC Cleaning Your Mini EPC When it is necessary to clean the plastic case, use a soft, lint-free cloth, slightly dampened with a mild detergent solution. When cleaning, do not use liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning. Instead, use moisture sheet or a cloth for cleaning.
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System Specifications APPENDIX A System Specifications his appendix gives information on the technical and hardware specifications of your mini EPC. Please note that the information mentioned here may not be exactly the same with your mini EPC as specification is subject to change without notice or modifying this manual.
ini EPC USER GUIDE System Specifications PROCESSOR UNIT Intel® Core™ 2 Duo or Celeron ® processor (Santa Rosa) 4MB or 2MB integrated L2 cache SYSTEM MEMORY Two 200-pin memory slots User-upgradeable to maximum 4GB using 200-pin SODIMM 512MB, 1024MB or 2048MB modules DDR2–667 SDRAM modules STORAGE 2.5”...
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System Specifications AUDIO Sound Codec chip: Azalia ALC268 Compliant with Intel HD Audio I/O PORTS One DVI-I Socket One AV-In Port One TV Port (S-Video) Three USB2.0 Ports at rear side One USB2.0 Port at front side 4 in 1 Card Reader (for SD, MS, MMC & MS Pro) Socket One DC-in Jack One IEEE 1394 Port TV-Tuner Port (Option)
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ini EPC USER GUIDE Offers a wireless connection radius of 32.8 feet (10 meters) to other Bluetooth devices. WLAN card with third party is available Power System Adapter, AC 100-240Volt, 50-60 Hz, 65W, 20 Voltage or Less OPERATING SYSTEM Windows Vista WEIGHT AND DIMENSION 226mm (W) x 172mm (D) x 42mm (H) Approximately 1.3kg...
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