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TOSHIBA declares, that the product: PQF30* conforms to the following Standards:
Supplementary
Information:
Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE
Directive 1999/05/EEC.”
Network Compatibility Statement
Germany
ATAAB AN005,AN006,AN007,AN009,AN010
and DE03,04,05,08,09,12,14,17
Greece
Be sure to check the international precautions at the end of this section
Panasonic Shikoku
DVD Super Multi with Double Layer Recording UJ-846
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Table of Contents
Preface
General Precautions
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour
Chapter 4 Operating Basics
Chapter 5 The Keyboard
Power
HW Setup
Chapter 8 Using the Remote Controller, Front operation button and
QosmioPlayer
Chapter 9 Optional Devices
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting
Chapter 11 Legal Footnotes
Appendix F Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability
Appendix G Usage Restrictions
Appendix H If your computer is stolen
Glossary
Index
Preface
Chapter 8
Chapter 9, Optional Devices, describes the optional hardware available
Legal Footnotes
The Appendixes provide technical information about your computer
Glossary
Key operation
Ctrl + C
Ctrl
ABC
Display
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General Precautions
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Introduction
Software
Microsoft® Windows XP Media Center Edition
Documentation
Processor
Built-in
Legal Footnote (CPU)*1
Memory
Power
Legal Footnote (Battery Life)*3
RTC battery
AC Adaptor
Disks
Optical Disc drive
DVD Super Multi
drive Double Layer
Legal Footnote (LCD)*5
Graphics controller
Legal Footnote (Graphics Processor Unit (“GPU”))*6
Keyboard
Pointing Device
Ports
External monitor
Universal Serial Bus
(USB 2.0)
i.LINK™ (IEEE1394)
Communications
Modem
LAN
Bluetooth
Wireless LAN
a Wireless LAN mini-PCIcard that is compatible
with other LAN systems based on Direct
Sequence Spread Spectrum/Orthogonal
Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology
that complies with the IEEE 802.11 Standard
This switch turns the Wireless LAN and
communication
Bluetooth functions on and off
switch
All models are provided with Wireless
Keypad overlay
Power on password
Instant security
Intelligent power
supply
Standby
TOSHIBA Power
Saver
start
Control Panel
Logon to Windows and access a
Disable the
■Power-onSecurity and Single Sign-Onfeature
DVD Video Player
All Programs
TOSHIBA Disc
Creator
TOSHIBA Direct Disc
Writer
TOSHIBA Hotkey
TOSHIBA Touch and TOSHIBA Touch and Launch is a tool that allows
Launch
■To open a file located on the desktop whose icon is obscured by a window
■To open a page contained in the Internet Explorer Favorites menu
■To display the list of currently open windows and change the active window
Memory expansion
Battery Pack
High Capacity
USB FDD kit
Battery Charger
The Grand Tour
Display latch
(USB 2.0) ports
PC card slot
The PC card slot can accommodate a Type
card. The slot supports 16-bitPC cards and
CardBus PC cards
PC card eject button
i.LINK (IEEE1394)
VIDEO-INport
Modem jack
■Connect the built-inmodem only to ordinary analog phone lines
■Never connect the built-inmodem to a digital line (ISDN)
The following figure shows the computer’s back side
A security cable attaches to this slot. The
optional security cable anchors your computer to
LAN jack
Link indicator
(green)
LAN active indicator
(orange)
Memory module
cover
HDD1
HDD2
Battery safety lock
Battery release
latch
Display hinges
Display screen
Stereo speakers
Front operation
button (eleven
buttons)
Fingerprint Sensor Some models are equipped with a fingerprint sensor
Use this dial to adjust the volume of the stereo
speakers or the stereo headphones
Turn the dial clockwise to decrease the volume
and turn it counter-clockwiseto increase the
Shut
Down Windows
Battery
HDD
Media slot
Keyboard indicators
Caps Lock
Arrow mode
Numeric mode
Using optical disc drives
Region codes for DVD drives and media
Code Region
1Canada, United States
2Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East
Formats
DVD Super Multi drive Double Layer
DVD read
DVD-Rwrite
DVD-RDL write
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Getting Started
General conditions
■Select a work area that has:
■good air circulation
■a comfortable ambient temperature and relative humidity
■Keep the computer free of dust, moisture, and exposure to direct sunlight
■Do not operate the computer in close proximity to a mobile phone
■Leave ample ventilation room for the fan. Do not block the vents
■Always avoid abrupt changes of temperature or humidity
■Never place close to heat radiating appliances such as a heater
■Never place close to corrosive chemicals
Seating and posture
Lighting
Consider the following suggestions regarding lighting your work environment:
■Use soft, indirect lighting
■Adjust the display panel to provide maximum visibility
Work habits
Strategic Rest Breaks
Other Things to Note
■Use a virus-checkprogram and make sure it is updated regularly
Always place the PC on a suitable
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Windows End User License Agreement
Shut Down mode (Boot mode)
Click
Turn Off Computer
Turn Off Computer
Turn Off
4.Turn off the power to any peripheral devices
Executing standby
You can enter standby mode in one of three ways:
1.Click start, click Turn Off Computer and click Standby
, click
Open Performance and Maintenance and open TOSHIBA Power
Benefits of Hibernation Mode
Starting Hibernation Mode
2.Select Turn Off Computer
4.Select Hibernate
Automatic Hibernation
Data save in Hibernation Mode
Turn off computer
Turn off computer
Restart
Alt
Restoring QosmioPlayer
To restore QosmioPlayer, follow the steps below
RestoringToshiba utilites and drivers
Create a copy of this folder to an external medium for more convenience
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Operating Basics
Pointing Mode Operation
Click: Tap once
Double-click: Tap twice
Tap twice
Drag and drop:
Tapping within this button‘s zone will cause the
Touch Pad to revert to normal Pointing Mode
Volume Control
Placing a finger in the volume zone and moving
upwards will increase the volume. Placing a
Function settings
Switch to Button Mode by tapping in the upper-rightcorner
Always in Button Mode when an external device is plugged in
Points to note about the Fingerprint Sensor
How to Delete the Fingerprint Data
2.The Protector Suite Software screen is displayed
3.Click Fingerprints and click Delete
4.Click Settings and click Fingerprint Storage Inspector
Fingerprint Storage Inspector
Points to note about the Fingerprint Utility
Set Up Procedure
Fingerprint Registration
User Enrollment
User’s Password
Window Logon via Fingerprint Authentication
Fingerprint Authentication Procedure
Logon Authorization
Fingerprint Power-onSecurity
General
It is necessary to register the User Password before using the Fingerprint
How to Enable Fingerprint Power-onSecurity Settings
1.Swipe your finger across the Fingerprint Sensor
The Fingerprint Software Management
screen is displayed. Click
How to Enable Fingerprint Single Sign-OnFeature
Fingerprint utility limitations
How to Swipe the Finger
■Use the WinDVD application to view DVD-Videodiscs
■An 8cm CD/DVD can be used with the external optical disc drive
Refer also to the
section for precautions on writing to CD/DVDs
Loading discs
Removing discs
Create CD/DVD
TOSHIBA Disc Creator
Important message
Legal Footnotes
Before writing or rewriting
CD-R:
CD-RW: (Multi-Speedand High-Speed)
CD-RW: (Ultra-Speed)
DVD-R:
This drive cannot use discs that allow writing faster than 8 speed
■2.6GB and 5.2GB DVD-RAMmedia cannot be read from or written to
■DISC created in DVD-RDL format4 (Layer Jump Recording) cannot be read
The actual number of rewrites to
There are two types of
When writing or rewriting
■Do not perform any of the following actions when writing or rewriting:
■Change users in the Windows XP operating system
■Start a communication application such as a modem
■Apply impact or vibration to the computer
TOSHIBA Disc Creator
Data Verification
Data CD/DVD
■Select Setting for writing -> Data CD/DVD in the Setting menu
2.Mark the Verify written data check box
3.Select File Open or Full Compare mode
How to make a DVD-Video
Capture
Edit
Video Library
Make Movie
Important information for use
Note the following limitations when you write video DVD:
1.Editing digital video
■Log in with Administrator rights to use WinDVD Creator
■Make sure that your computer is running on AC power when using WinDVD Creator
2.Before recording the video to DVD
■When you record to DVD discs, please use only media recommended by TOSHIBA
■Do not perform any of the following actions:
■Bump or cause vibration to the computer
■Install, remove or connect external devices, including the following:
CD/DVDs
2.Do not bend the CD/DVD
Floppy disks
The USB floppy disk drive is available only as an option
7.Do not place heavy objects on your floppy disks
Using the TV Tuner
Antenna
Connecting the Cable
Connecting the antenna adaptor
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Volume Control
Accessories
Entertainment
Options
Properties
Audio power management
1.Click the Advanced tab
2.Check the Enable Power Management check box
3.Input a time in Time to Power Saving State
Graphic equalizer
■Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line
could cause a PC system failure
Region selection
To select a region, follow the steps below
2.The Region Selection icon will appear in the Windows Task Bar
Setting
AutoRun Mode
Open the Dialing Properties dialog box after selecting region
Location list for region selection
Modem Selection
1.Plug one end of the modular cable into the computer’s modem jack
2.Plug the other end of the modular cable into a telephone jack
Do not pull on the cable or move the computer while the cable is connected
■Modem speed is slow or communication is interrupted
■Skips may occur in sound
Supported features. It supports the following features:
■Theoretical maximum speed: 54Mbps (IEEE802.11a, 802.11g)
■Theoretical maximum speed: 11Mbps (IEEE802.11b)
(Revision A:5 GHz, Revision B/G: 2.4 GHz)
■Wake-upon Wireless LAN function is not available in battery mode
Security
Bluetooth wireless technology
Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features:
Worldwide operation
Product Support:
Wireless communication switch
■Do not use the WiFi or Bluetooth functionalities near a microwave oven
Wireless communication indicator
Indicator status
Indication
This section describes how to connect/disconnect to a LAN
LAN cable types
Connecting LAN cable
To connect the LAN cable, follow the steps below
LAN Active
Disconnecting LAN cable
To disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps below
2.Disconnect the cable from the LAN hub in the same manner
Check with your LAN administrator before disconnecting from the hub
Make sure all disk activity has ended before moving the computer. Check the
■Turn off the power to the computer
■Disconnect the AC Adaptor and all peripherals before moving the computer
■Close the LCD display panel. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel
■Use the carrying case when transporting the computer
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The Keyboard
Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard
F10
F11
ScrLock
function
Esc
Instant security:
Power save mode:
Standby:
Hibernation:
Display selection:
Wireless setting:
Disabled Wireless Communication Switch
Touch Pad:
Fn Sticky key
F number
TOSHIBA
Accessibility
Turning on the overlays
Arrow mode
Numeric mode
Temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on)
Hold
2.Type upper-casecharacters by holding Fn + Shift and pressing a character key
3.Release Fn to continue using the overlay
Temporarily using overlay (overlay off)
Power
not
DC IN off
Battery, DC IN
Battery indicator
Flashing orange
Orange
Green
No light
DC IN indicator
Power indicator
Blinking orange
Battery pack
Do not change the battery pack while the AC Adaptor is connected
Extending battery life
High Capacity Battery Pack (Option)
Real Time Clock battery
S **** RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent
Press [F1] key to set Date/Time
Safety precautions
Warning:
Caution:
Note:
Warning
■Offensive or unusual odor
■Excessive heat
■Discoloration
■Deformation
■Smoke
Caution
Note
Charging the batteries
Procedures
Time
Charging time (hours)
Battery charging notice
The battery may not charge right away under the following conditions:
■The battery has not been used for a long time
■A cool battery is installed in a warm computer
In such case, follow the steps below
Maximizing battery operating time
Retaining data with power off
Retention Time
Extending battery life
To maximize the life of your battery pack:
1.Turn off the computer’s power
5.Charge the battery pack until the Battery indicator glows green
■If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use
To remove a discharged battery, follow the steps below
1.Save your work
2.Turn the computer’s power off. Make sure the Power indicator is off
3.Remove all cables connected to the computer
4.Close the LCD display panel and turn the computer upside down
User password
start ->All Programs ->TOSHIBA ->Utilities ->Password Utility
■Delete (button)
■Change (button)
■Owner String (text box)
(text box)
Supervisor password
Windows utilities
Hot keys
HW Setup
Setup
Power On Display
Boot Priority Options
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HDD Priority Options
Network Boot Protocol
Wake-upon Keyboard
Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode
Wake-upon LAN
Built-inLAN
Device Configuration
PCI Express Link ASPM
USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation
USB-FDDLegacy Emulation
Starting and Ending the BIOS Setup Program
Notes before using the BIOS Setup
TOSHIBA HW Setup
Starting the BIOS Setup Program
1.Switch on your computer while pressing the Esc key
Enhanced C-States
TOSHIBA Power Saver
Windows Device Manager
Core-MultiProcessing
Execute-DisableBit Capability
Available
Not Available
Virtualization Technology
Using the Remote Controller, Front operation button and QosmioPlayer
Windows Movie Maker
Windows XP Media Center Edition has the following function
■Watch TV or a DVD movie
■Watch an instant replay
■Playback your digital videos
■View your digital pictures, or play them as a slide show
STOP button
Previous button
Next button
Record button
start, click the Control Panel, click Printers and
Windows Media Center Edition
Icon
Front operation
Media Center
button
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select Control panel -> Performance and
Maintenance ->TOSHIBAPower Saver
Setup Action -> Manual Setup. The following
REW (Rewind)
FWD (Fast Forward)
More Info
Channel/Page up(+)
and down(-)
Guide
Live TV
Deletes entered numbers
same functions
Using the Remote Controller
Connecting the Remote control receiver
1.Connect a provided USB cable to the USB port of the Remote control receiver
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Operational range of the Remote Controller
Distance
Within 5m from the infrared receiver window
Angle
degrees vertically of perpendicular to the infrared
Installing/Removing batteries
Store the battery for the remote control beyond the reach of children
■Do not use batteries other than those specified
Type of battery that can be used for the Remote controller
Installing the batteries
Replacing the batteries
Activating Media Center for the first time
Changing settings
Set Up TV Signal
Yes
Connecting the Set-topBox
Starting to watch TV
Connecting the VIDEO-INport
Function comparison list for TV/DVD/CD software
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Functions via the Remote Controller and the keyboard in the QosmioPlayer mode
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List of language codes
English Name of
Language
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QosmioEngine
Modes
There are the following three modes
■Dynamic: Users can enjoy videos in a bright and exciting way
■Standard: Users can enjoy videos in their room in a relaxed way
Picture Enhancement Utility
Available image quality modes
Standard: To enjoy a calm atmosphere in a room
Theater: To enjoy a theater like picture in a darkened room
Available sharpness levels
About LCD OverDrive
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Optional Devices
Inserting a PC card
Removing a PC card
Safely Remove Hardware
Formatting an SD card
SD memory card Format
Inserting an SD card
2. Press gently to ensure a firm connection
■Make sure the SD card is oriented properly before you insert it
Removing an SD card
To remove an SD card, follow the steps below
2.Point to SD card and click
SD card care
Write protection
Inserting a Memory Stick
Removing a Memory Stick
Memory Stick
Inserting an xD picture card
Removing an xD picture card
xD picture card
Memory card care
Inserting a MultiMediaCard
Removing a MultiMediaCard
To remove a MultiMediaCard, follow the steps below
2.Point to MultiMediaCard and click
MultiMediaCard care
■Do not remove a MultiMediaCard while read/write is in progress
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Installing a memory module
Set the computer to boot mode and turn the computer’s power off. Make sure the
Turning off the power
2.Remove AC Adaptor and all cables connected to the computer
Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack. Refer to
Removing a memory module
8. Seat the memory module cover and secure it with one screw
10.Turn your computer over
Refer to Chapter 6, Power
Removing a Hard disk drive pack
Installing a Hard disk drive pack
USB connector
Insert this connector into one of the USB ports of
accessed
Floppy disk slot
Insert a floppy disk in this slot
Eject button
Using the USB floppy disk drive
Connecting a USB floppy disk drive
Disconnecting a USB floppy disk drive
floppy disk drive device
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Installation
Connection via the S-Videoout port
Plug one end of the
Connection via the D-Videoout port
Settings for display video on TV
Display
GeForce Go
Current display
5.Click Device Settings
tab
a.Click the GeForce Go 7600 button
b.Click Full Screen Video in the small menu
From the
Full screen
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2.Point to i.LINK (IEEE1394) device and click
Troubleshooting
Preliminary checklist
Analyzing the problem
PrtSc
Software
Next, check any error messages in the operating system documentation
Hardware
■ System start-up
■ Infrared receiver window
■ Self test
System start-up
Self test
Power
Overheating power down
Problem
Procedure
Computer shuts down
Leave the computer off until the DC IN indicator
Battery
Real Time Clock
1.Press F1 key. BIOS setup will boot up
2.Set the date in System Date
3.Set the time in System Time
4.Press End key. Confirmation message will appear
Internal LCD display panel
Hard disk drive
DVD Super Multi drive
USB floppy disk drive
PC card
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Infrared receiver window
Pointing device
Touch Pad
Printers and Other Hardware and select
Mouse icon
USB mouse
Fingerprint Sensor
USB device
Memory expansion
Beep sounds
(Two beeps, a dash and a dot, for a defective memory module in slot A
When both beeps sound, both memories in slot A and B are defective.)
If an incompatible module has been installed, follow the steps below
External monitor
Modem
CONNECT
CARRIER
LAN
Bluetooth
TV output signal
i.LINK (IEEE1394) device
Add Hardware
Video Playback
Set the PCI Express Link ASPM in the BIOS setup using the following steps:
1.Press the F1 key. The BIOS setup screen will appear
2.Set the PCI Express Link ASPM to “Disabled” in BATTERY
3.Press the End key. A confirmation message will appear
■Physically destroy the HDD
■Use a proven specialized utility to overwrite all data
■Take the HDD to a professional deletion service
All data deletion costs will be borne by you
Before you call
Legal Footnotes
CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design configuration
TOSHIBA support
Actual formatted capacity may vary
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Specifications
Altitude (from sea level)
Power Requirements
Computer
Built-inModem
Network control unit (NCU)
Type of NCU
speed
Transmitting level
Receiving level
Input/output
impedance
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Display Controller and Modes
Table1 Video modes (VGA)
Video
Type
Resolution
Character
Table1 Video modes (VGA) continued
matrix (pels)
Vertical (Hz)
Table 2 Video modes (WXGA)
LCD colors
CRT colors
Vertical frequency (Hz)
Table 2 Video modes (WXGA) continued
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Wireless LAN
Radio Characteristics of Wireless LAN Cards may vary according to:
■Country/region where the product was purchased
■Type of product
R-FFrequency
■ Band 5GHz (5150-5850MHz) (Revision A)
Wireless IEEE 802.11 Channels Sets (Revision B and G)
Channel ID*2
2457*1
Wireless IEEE 802.11 Channels Sets (Revision A)
5150-5850MHz
Note
*1 Factory-setdefault channels
*3 Available Area: US (USA, CANADA) only
TOSHIBA RAID
Use the following procedures to set up your Windows operating system manually
Before Setting Up Windows
Creating the TOSHIBA RAID Driver Disk
1.Connect the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk
menu, select
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Starting the BIOS Setup Program
Password
Check system. Then press [F1] key
Modifying the BIOS
Current State
Ending the BIOS Setup Program
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AC Power Cord and Connectors
United Kingdom
USA and Canada
UL approved
BS approved
AustraliaEurope
AS approved Approved by the
appropriate agency
Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability
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General
European Union (EU) and EFTA
Canada - Industry Canada (IC)
USA-FederalCommunications Commission (FCC)
■Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
■Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver
■Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
Taiwan
Using Bluetooth™ Card from TOSHIBA equipment in Japan
1. Sticker
Please put the following sticker on computer incorporating this product
Device Authorization
Usage Restrictions
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If your computer is stolen
TOSHIBA Theft Registration
Owner’s details
Glossary
IRQ: interrupt request
KB: kilobyte
LCD: liquid crystal display
LED: light emitting diode
LSI: large scale integration
antistatic: A material used to prevent the buildup of static electricity
application:
ASCII:
async: Short for asynchronous
asynchronous:
card: Synonym for board. See board
CardBus: An industry standard bus for 32-bitPC cards
CD-ROM:
CD-RW:
See
compatibility:
components:
Composite Video (YUV):
computer program:
computer system:
DOS: Disk Operating System. See operating system
driver:
Also known as terrestrial digital TV. Digital TV broadcasting standard
(+R
-R):
delete
escape:
2) A means of aborting the task currently in progress
escape guard time:
execute: To interpret and execute an instruction
hertz: A unit of wave frequency that equals one cycle per second
hexadecimal:
host computer:
hot key:
HW Setup:
To physically connect one system or device to another to exchange information
interrupt request: A signal that gives a component access to the processor
I/O:
I/O devices:
IrDA 1.1:
motherboard
megabyte (MB):
megahertz:
menu:
microprocessor:
output: The results of a computer operation. Output commonly indicates data
PAL:
parity:
password:
pel:
High speed memory within the computer circuitry that can be read or written to
restart:
RJ11: A modular telephone jack
RJ45: A modular LAN jack
ROM:
soft key:
software:
stop bit:
subpixel:
synchronous:
warm start:
window:
Wireless LAN:
write protection:
Index
Fingerprint Sensor location, 2-8problems, 10-14using
Fn + Ctrl (enhanced keyboard’s simulation)
Fn + Enter
Fn + F2 (power save mode), 5-4Fn + F3 (standby)
Fn + F4 (hibernation)