Dell SE178WFP User's Manual
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1. Perform monitor reset Lower video resolution or increase font size Shaky J ittery Video Wavy picture or fine movement Press Auto Adjust button Adjust Phase and Clock controls through OSD Perform monitor reset Check environmental factors Relocate and test in another room Missing Pixels LCD screen has spots Cycle power on off These are pixels that are permanently off and is a natural defect that occurs in LCD technology Stuck on Pixels LCD screen has bright spots Cycle power on off These are pixels that are permanently on and is a natural defect that occurs in LCD technology Brightness Problems Picture too dim or too bright Perform monitor reset on All Settings Press Auto Adjust button Adjust brightness amp contrast controls Geometric Distortion Screen not centered correctly Perform monitor reset on Position Settings Only Press auto adjust button Adjust the centering controls Ensure monitor is in proper video mode Horizontal Vertical Lines Screen has one or more lines Perform monitor reset on All Settings Press Auto Adjust button Adjust Phase and Clock controls via OSD Perform monitor self test feature check and determine if these lines are also in self test mode Check for bent or broken pins Sync Problems Screen is scrambled or appears Perform monitor reset on All Settings torn Press Auto Adjust button Adjust Phase and Clock controls via OSD Perform monitor self test feature check to determine if scramble2. 0 to 100 There are three video modes Theater Preset Sports Preset Nature Preset Color Settings Video Color settings Mode Graphics Video Color Presets Theatre Preset Sports Preset Nature Preset Hue 50 Saturation 50 Select Theater Preset for playing a movie Select Sports Preset for viewing sports Select Nature Preset for general viewing For general picture or web or watch TV choose Nature Preset User can adjust the Hue Tint Saturation based on the preference NOTE Color temperature is a measure of the warmth of the image colors red green blue The two available presets Blue and Red favor blue and red accordingly Select each one to see how each range suits your eye or utilize the User Preset option to customize the color settings to your exact choice OSD Each time the OSD opens it displays in the same location on the screen OSD Settings horizontal vertical provides control over this Settings location Horizontal and buttons move OSD to the left and right Position Vertical and buttons move OSD down and up Position Time OSD Hold Time Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after the last time you pressed a button Use the and buttons to adjust the slider in 5 second increments from 5 to 60 seconds NOTE Default OSD hold time is 20 seconds OSD LockiControls user access to adjustments When Yes is selected no user adjustments are allowed All buttons exc
3. If you make an adjustment and then wait for the OSD to disappear the adjustment will also be saved OSD Warning Messages A warning message may appear on the screen indicating that the monitor is out of sync Cannot Display This Video Mode This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from the computer Either the signal is too high or too low for the monitor to use See Specifications for the Horizontal and Vertical frequency ranges addressable by this monitor Recommended mode is 1440 X 900 60Hz K NOTE The floating Dell self test Feature Check dialog appears on the screen if the monitor cannot sense a video signal DAL Self Test Feature Check Occasionally no warning message appears but the screen is blank This could also indicate that the monitor is not synchronizing with the computer See Troubleshooting for more information Using the Dell Soundbar Optional The Dell Soundbar is a stereo two channel system adaptable to mount on Dell Flat Panel Displays The Soundbar has a rotary volume and on off control to adjust the overall system level a blue LED for power indication and two audio headset jacks 1 Power Volume control 2 Power indicator 3 Headphone connectors Soundbar Attachment to the Monitor TIL TE TETTTETTETETETITIT i ji T N ee 5 i EALERTS S EL 4 te FFTETOCHTTTEET ET LE amme Working from the rear of the monitor attach the Soundbar al
4. Panel Monitor User s Guide Attaching the Stand Organizing Your Cables Using the Tilt Removing the Stand Attaching the Stand EANOTE Stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory 1 Place the stand on a flat surface 2 Fit the groove on the back of the monitor onto the two tabs of the upper stand 3 Lower the monitor so that the monitor mounting area snaps on locks to the stand Organizing Your Cables After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer See Connecting Your Monitor for cable attachment use the cable holder to neatly organize all cables as shown above Using the Tilt With the stand you can tilt the monitor to best suit your viewing needs o 4 zai Removing the Stand After placing the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion press and hold the stand removal button and then remove the stand r NOTE To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand ensure that the monitor is placed on a clean surface Back to Contents Page
5. Using the LCD Conditioning feature may take several hours Severe cases of image retention are known as burn in the LCD Conditioning feature does not remove burn in NOTE Use LCD Conditioning only when you experience a problem with image retention Below warning message appears when you select Enable LCD Conditioning This feature will help reduce minor cases of image retention Depending on the degree of image retention the program may take some time to run Do you want to continue NOTE Press any button on the monitor to terminate LCD Conditioning at any time LCD Conditioning is currently in progress Press any button on the monitor to terminate LCD Conditioning at any time DDC CI Display Data Channel Command Interface allows you to adjust the monitor parameters brightness color balance etc via software applications on your PC Select Disable to disable this feature For best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor keep this feature enabled The function of adjusting display settings using PC applications will be disabled r Do you want to disable DDC CI EENG NOTE If you select disable for DDC CI the warning message appears on screen You can select Yes or No according to need Automatic Save With the OSD open if you make an adjustment and then either proceed to another menu or exit the OSD the monitor automatically saves any adjustments you have made
6. appear on screen against a black background if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is working correctly While in self test mode the power LED remains blue Also depending upon the selected input one of the dialogs shown below will continuously scroll through the screen DAL Self Test Feature Check 4 This box also appears during normal system operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged 5 Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable then turn on both your computer and the monitor If your monitor screen remains blank after you use the previous procedure check your video controller and computer system your monitor is functioning properly OSD Warning Messages For OSD related issues see OSD Warning Messages Common Problems The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter COMMON SYMPTOMS WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS No Video Power LED off No picture monitor is dead l No Video Power LED on No picture or no brightness Poor Focus Picture is fuzzy blurry or ghosting Check connection integrity at both ends of the video cable Electric outlet verification Ensure power button depressed fully Increase brightness amp contrast controls Perform monitor self test feature check Check for bent or broken pins Press Auto Adjust button Adjust Phase and Clock controls through OSD Eliminate video extension cables
7. About Your Monitor Front View Back View Side View Bottom View Dell SE178WFP Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Product Specific Problems Monitor Specific Troubleshooting Common Problems Product Specific Problems Monitor specifications Caring for your Monitor Appendix Using Your Adjustable Monitor Stand FCC Notice U S Only and Other Regulatory Information Attaching the Stand CAUTION Safety Instruction Organizing Your Cables Contacting Dell Using the Tilt Removing the Stand Using the OSD Connecting Your Monitor Using the Front Panel Buttons Using the OSD Using the Dell Soundbar Optional Notes Notices and Cautions Throughout this guide blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in italic type These blocks are notes notices and cautions and they are used as follows K NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer NOTICE A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem A CAUTION A CAUTION indicates the potential for property damage personal injury or death Some warnings may appear in alternate formats and may be unaccompanied by an icon In such cases the specific presentation of the caution is mandated by regulatory authority Information in this document is subject to change without notice 2007 Dell Inc All rights reserved Reproduction in any man
8. VGA connector Monitor Specifications General Model number Flat Panel Screen type Screen dimensions Preset display area Horizontal Vertical Pixel pitch Viewing angle Luminance output Contrast ratio Faceplate coating Backlight Response Time Resolution Horizontal scan range Vertical scan range Optimal preset resolution Highest preset resolution SE178WFP Active matrix TFT LCD 17 inches 17 inch diagonal viewable image size 367 2 mm 14 46 inches 229 5 mm 9 04 inches 0 255 mm x 0 255 mm Viewing angle 150 vertical typ 160 horizontal typ CR gt 10 250 cd m 2 typ 600 1 typ Glossy with hard coating 2H 2 CCFL backlight 8 ms typical Black to White 30 kHz to 83 kHz automatic 50 Hz to 75 Hz 1440 x 900 at 60 Hz 1440 x 900 at 60 Hz Preset Display Modes The following table lists the preset modes for which Dell guarantees image size and centering Display Mode Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Hz Pixel Clock MHz Sync Polarity Horizontal Vertical kHz Electrical The following table lists the electrical specification Video input signals Synchronization input signals AC input voltage frequency current Inrush current Physical Characteristics The following table lists the physical characteristics Signal cable type Dimensions with stand Height Width Depth Weight Monitor Stand and Head Monitor Flat panel only VESA Mod
9. _ a Active maximum 40W 0 typical 34W Power Saving _Blanked vo ves Blanked Switch Off Blanked K NOTE The OSD functions only in the normal operation mode Otherwise one of the following messages will appear depending upon the selected input In Power Save Mode Press computer power button or any key on keyboard or move mouse Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD Pin Assignments VGA Connector 1 2 6 10 11 15 The following table shows pin assignments in the VGA connector Rimer 15 pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable lt j o Plug and Play Capability You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play compatible system The monitor automatically provides the computer system with its Extended Display Identification Data EDID using Display Data Channel DDC protocols so the system can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings Most monitor installations are automatic you can select different settings if required LCD Monitor Quality amp Pixel Policy During the LCD Monitor manufacturing process it is not uncommon for one or more pixels to become fixed in an unchanging state The visible result is a fixed pixel that appears as an extremely tiny dark or bright discolored spot In almost every case these fixed pixels are hard to see and do not detract from display quality or usability A display with 1 to 5 fixed pixels is considered normal and within competitive s
10. age Use the Horizontal function of the Position menu to center the display image on the screen Adjusts the color temperature and saturation Color Settings Graphics a Color settings Mode Graphics Videot Color Presets Normal Preset Red Preset Blue Preset User Preset Color Settings adjust the color temperature Color Settings has the following options Color Management Color Settings Mode You can choose between a Graphics and a Video mode If your computer is connected to your monitor choose Video As soon as choose Graphics you can choose Normal Preset Red Preset Blue Preset or User Preset Select Red Preset for a warm color Select Blue Preset for a cool color You can adjust the monitor color using User Preset R G B Normal Preset mean color temperature 6500K Select Blue Preset for a bluish tint This color setting is used for text based applications spreadsheets programming text editors etc Select Red Preset for a reddish tint This color setting is used for color intensive applications photograph image editing multimedia movies etc Select Normal Preset for default color settings This setting is also the SRGB standard default color space User Preset Use the plus and minus buttons to increase or decrease each of the three colors R G B independently in single digit Color Presets You can choose different color presets for different viewing modes increments from
11. cific Problems SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS FI C SYMPTOMS WHAT WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE EXPERI ENCE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS O BLE SOLUTI ONS Screen image is too small Image is centered on screen but does not Perform monitor reset on All Settings fill entire viewing area Cannot adjust the monitor OSD does not appear on the screen Turn the monitor off and unplug the power cord and with the buttons on the then plug back and power on front panel The monitor will not go into No picture the LED light is blue When Move mouse or hit any key on the keyboard on the power saving mode press or Menu key the message computer or activate video player then access the No input signal will appear OSD to set both Audio Video to off state No Input Signal when user controls pressed OSD Lock No picture the LED light is blue When press or Menu key the message No input signal will appear All buttons are locked except the menu button No user adjustments are allowed Check the signal source Make sure the Computer is not in power saving by moving mouse or pressing any key on the keyboard Check whether the signal cable is plugged in and seated properly Re plug the signal cable if necessary Re boot the computer or video player Press the menu button for over 15 seconds to unlock the OSD menu Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Using Your Monitor Stand Dell SEL78WFP Flat
12. d screen appears in self test mode Check for bent or broken pins Boot up in the safe mode LCD Scratched Screen has scratches or smudges Turn monitor off and clean the screen For cleaning instruction see Caring for your Monitor Safety Related Issues Visible signs of smoke or sparks Do not perform any troubleshooting steps Monitor needs to be replaced Intermittent Problems Monitor malfunctions on amp off Ensure monitor is in proper video mode Ensure video cable connection to computer and to the flat panel is secure Perform monitor reset on All Settings Perform monitor self test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in self test mode Missing Color Picture missing color Perform monitor self test feature check Check connection integrity at both ends of the video cable Check for bent or broken pins Wrong Color Picture color not good Change the color to User Preset Adjust R G B value of User Preset Image Retention from a Faint Shadow from the static image Use the Power Management feature to turn off the monitor at all times when not in static image displayed appears on the screen use Alternatively use a dynamically changing screensaver left on the monitor for a long period of time In OSD Menu under Reset to Factory Settings select Enable LCD Conditioning Using this option may take several hours before the image is eliminated NOTE mage Burn in is not covered by your warranty Product Spe
13. e Weight with packaging Environmental The following table lists the environmental limitation Temperature Operating Nonoperating Humidity Operating Nonoperating Altitude Operating Nonoperating Thermal dissipation Power Management Modes Analog RGB 0 7 Volts 5 75 ohm input impedance D sub Detachable Analog 15pin shipped attached to the monitor 100 to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 0 6A 100V amp 0 35A 240V Max 120V 30A Max 240V 60A Max D sub Detachable Analog 15pin blue connector attached to the monitor 339 2 mm 13 35 inches 403 2 mm 15 87 inches 126 2 mm 4 97 inches 3 86 kg 8 49 Ib 2 70 kg 5 95 Ib 5 31 kg 11 68 Ib 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F Storage 0 to 60 C 32 to 140 F Shipping 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F 10 to 80 noncondensing 5 to 90 noncondensing 3 657 6 m 12 000 ft max 12 192 m 40 000 ft max 256 08 BTU hour maximum 119 5 BTU hour typical If you have VESA s DPMS compliance display card or software installed in your PC the monitor automatically reduces its power consumption when not in use This is referred to as Power Save Mode If input from keyboard mouse or other input devices is detected by the computer the monitor automatically resumes functioning The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving feature Power Management Definition a
14. e located at www dell com regulatory compliance CAUTION Safety I nstructions For information on safety instructions refer to your Product Information Guide Contacting Dell For customers in the United States call 800 WWW DELL 800 999 3355 K NOTE If you do not have an active Internet connection you can find contact information on your purchase invoice packing slip bill or Dell product catalog Dell provides several online and telephone based support and service options Availability varies by country and product and some services may not be available in your area To contact Dell for sales technical support or customer service issues Visit support dell com Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country Region drop down menu at the bottom of the page Click Contact Us on the left side of the page Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you OE oa N a Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell SEL78WFP Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Connecting Your Monitor Using the Front Panel Buttons Using the OSD Using the Dell Soundbar Optional Connecting Your Monitor AY CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section see the Safety Instructions me 1 Turn off your computer and unplug its power cable 2 Connect the blue analog D
15. ept Menu are OSD Hold The OSD stays active for as long as it is in use locked All buttons can be locked or unlocked Press the Menu button for over 15 seconds to unlock the OSD menu On Screen Display OSD Horizontal Position m Vertical Position G OSD Hold Time OSD Lock mg NOTE When the OSD is locked pressing the Menu button will take the user directly to the OSD settings menu with OSD Lock preselected on entry Select No to unlock and allow user access to all applicable settings amp Language Language sets the OSD to display in one of the five languages English Espa ol Francais Deutsch Japanese English Espa ol Fran ais Deutsch be O sas NOTE The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD It has no effect on any software running on the computer Factory Factory Reset returns the settings to the factory preset values for the selected group of functions Reset Reset to Factory Settings fll Ext Position Settings Only Color Settings Only All Settings Enable LCD Conditioning DDC CI Enable Disable Exit is used to exit out of Factory Reset menu For All settings all user adjustable settings are reset at one time except Language settings IR This feature helps reduce minor cases of image retention Enable LCD Conditioning f an image appears to be stuck on the monitor select LCD Conditioning to help eliminate any image retention
16. igning the two slots with the two tabs along the bottom rear of the monitor Slide the Soundbar to the left until it snaps into place Connect the Soundbar with the power brick Plug the power cable of the power brick into a nearby outlet On A W N e Insert the lime green mini stereo plug from the rear of the Soundbar into the computer s audio output jack NOTICE Do not use with any device other than Dell Soundbar E NOTE Soundbar Power Connector 12V DC output is for optional Dell Soundbar only Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Product Specific Problems Dell SEL 78WFP Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Monitor Specific Troubleshootin Common Problems Product Specific Problems A CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the Safety Instructions Monitor Specific Troubleshooting Self Test Feature Check STFC Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly If your monitor and computer are properly connected but the monitor screen remains dark run the monitor self test by performing the following steps 1 Turn off both your computer and the monitor 2 Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer To ensure proper Self Test operation remove the Analog blue connector cables from the back of computer 3 Turn on the monitor The floating Dell Self Test Feature Check dialog box should
17. l feature by pressing and holding either or button Use this button to activate automatic setup and adjustment The following dialog will appear on screen as the monitor self adjus input Auto adjustment In Progress Auto Adjust Auto Adjustment button allows the monitor to self adjust to the incoming video signal After using Auto Adjustment you can monitor by using the Pixel Clock and Phase controls in the OSD NOTE Auto Adjust will not occur if you press the button while there are no active video input signals or attached cables The Blue LED indicates the monitor is on and fully functional An amber LED indicates DPMS power save mode The Power button turns the monitor on and off Power Button amp Indicator On Screen Menu Display OSD Direct Access Functions Adjustment Method Auto adjustment Use this button to activate automatic setup and adjustment The following dialog will appear on screen as the monitor self adjusts to the current input Auto adjustment In Progress Te f Auto Adjustment button allows the monitor to self adjust to the incoming video signal After using Auto Adjustment you can further tune your monitor by using the Pixel Clock and Phase controls in the OSD NOTE Auto Adjust will not occur if you press the button while there are no active video input signals or attached cables Brightness Contrast D With the menu off press 1 button to disp
18. lay the Brightness and Contrast adjustment menu Brightness Contrast The Brightness function adjusts the luminance of the flat panel Exit ru Adjust Brightness first then adjust Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary increase brightness Brightness eS _ decrease brightness a 1 s The Contrast function adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on the display screen increase the contrast decrease the contrast Using the OSD Accessing the Menu System 1 With the menu off press the MENU button to open the OSD system and display the main features menu DOLL SE178WFP Color Settings OSD Settings EUEN Factory Reset Resolution 1360 x 768 60Hz Optimum 1440 x 900 60Hz gt Function icons B Main Menu C Menu icon 7 Sub Menu name E Resolution 2 Press the and buttons to move between the function icons As you move from one icon to another the function name is highlighted to reflect the function or group of functions Sub menus represented by that icon See the table below for a complete list of all the functions available for the monitor 3 Press the MENU button once to activate the highlighted function Press to select the desired parameter press menu to enter the slidebar then use the and buttons according to the indicators on the menu to make your changes 4 Press the MENU button once to return to the main menu t
19. ner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo Inspiron Dell Precision Dimension OptiPlex Latitude PowerEdge PowerVault PowerApp and Dell OpenManage are trademarks of Delllnc Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U S Environmental Protection Agency As an ENERGY STAR partner Dell Inc has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own April 2007 Rev A00 Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell SE178WFP Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Front View Back View side View Bottom View Monitor Specifications Caring for your Monitor Front View femme OS Haee oomreem o E eere Back View a res peee O O a per saroe ranra atch opto verson OOOO i E D escent navbar iste th byundt cone al rte a jene OOOO paeen SS D ameo OO ooe OOOO VESA mounting holes 100mm behind attached stand Cable holder Help organize cables by passing them through the holder Use to mount monitor Side View Right side Left side a AC power cord connector 2
20. o select another function or press the MENU button two or three times to exit from the OSD Menu Name Description and Sub menus This is used to exit out of the Main Menu Positioning Positioning moves the viewing area around on the monitor screen Horizontal iWhen making changes to either the Horizontal or Vertical settings no changes occur to the size of the viewing area the image gets Verticall shifted based on what you select Minimum is 0 Maximum is 100 Horizontal Image settings _ CE Auto Adjust Even though your computer system can recognize your new flat panel monitor on startup the Auto Adjustment function will optimize the display settings for use with your particular setup NOTE In most cases Auto Adjust produces the best image for your configuration you can directly access this function via Auto Adjustment amp hotkey Pixel Clock The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to more closely adjust your monitor to your preference Select Image Settings in the main OSD to access these settings Use the and buttons to adjust interference Minimum 0 Maximum 100 If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment use the Pixel Clock adjustment and then use Phase again Image Settings Auto Adjust will produce best image Auto Adjust Press Menu Pixel Clock Phase NOTE This function may change the width of the display im
21. sub display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the back of your computer The graphic is for illustration only System appearance may vary 3 Connect the power cable for your display to the power port on the back of the display 4 Plug the power cables of your computer and your display into a nearby outlet Your monitor is equipped with an automatic power supply for a voltage range from 100 to 240 Volt at a frequency of 50 60 Hz Be sure that your local power is within the supported range If you are unsure ask your electricity supplier 5 Turn on your display and computer If your monitor displays an image installation is complete If it does not display an image see Troubleshooting Using the Front Panel Buttons Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the characteristics of the image being displayed As you use these buttons to adjust the controls an OSD shows their numeric values as they change The following table describes the front panel buttons 1 eee A The MENU button is used to open the on screen display OSD select function icons exit from menus and sub menus and to ex Accessing the Menu System MENU Use this button for direct access to the Brightness and Contrast control menu LJ Ea fe Brightness Contrast Hot Key B C Use these buttons to adjust decrease increase ranges items in the OSD and buttons NOTE You can activate automatic scrol
22. tandards For more information see Dell Support site at support dell com Caring for your Monitor Aa CAUTION Read and follow the Safety Instruction before cleaning the monitor Aa CAUTION Before cleaning the monitor unplug the monitor from the electrical outlet To clean your antistatic screen slightly dampen a soft clean cloth with water If possible use a special screen cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the antistatic coating Do not use benzene thinner ammonia abrasive cleaners or compressed air Use a slightly dampened warm cloth to clean the plastics Avoid using detergent of any kind as some detergents leave a milky film on the plastics If you notice a white powder when you unpack your monitor wipe it off with a cloth This white powder occurs during the shipping of the monitor Handle your monitor with care as darker colored plastics may scratch and show white scuff marks more than lighter colored monitor To help maintain the best image quality on your monitor use a dynamically changing screen saver and power off your monitor when not in use Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell SEL78WFP Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide FCC Notice U S Only and Other Regulatory Information CAUTION Safety Instruction Contacting Dell FCC Notice U S Only and Other Regulatory I nformation For FCC Notice and other regulatory information see the regulatory compliance websit
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