S CIENTIFIC

CALCULATOR
OPERATION GUIDE
<W Series>

Open Rubric
 C O N T EN T S

HOW TO OPERATE

Key layout/Reset switch 2

Display pattern 3
Display format 3
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O N /O FF, entry correction keys 6

D ata entr y keys 7
8
Modify key 9
Basic arithmetic keys, parentheses 10
Percent 11
Inverse, square, cube, xth power of y,
square root, cube root, xth root of y 12
10 to the power of x, common logarithm 13
e to the power of x, natural logarithm 14
Factorials 15
Permutations, combinations 16
T ime calculation 17
Fractional calculations 18
Memory calculations 19
Last answer memor y 20
Trigonometric functions 21
Arc trigonometric functions 22
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Binary, pental, octal, decimal, and
hexadecimal operations (N -base) 25

STATISTICS FUNCTION
Data input and correction 26
“ANS” keys for 1-variable statistics 27
“AN S” keys for 2-variable statistics 31
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 H ow to O pe ra te
R ead B efore U sing
T his operation guide has been written based on the EL-531W , EL-509W , and EL-531W H
models. Some functions described here are not featured on other models. In addition,
key operations and symbols on the display may differ according to the model.
1 . K E Y L AY O U T
2nd function key
Pressing this key will enable the functions
written in orange above the calculator
buttons.
ON/C, OFF key
D irect function 2nd function

<Power on> <Power off>

W ritten in orange above
the O N /C key
Mode key

T his calculator can operate in three different

modes as follows.
<Example>
[Normal mode] •Mode = 0; normal mode for
performing normal arithmetic
and function calculations.
[STAT-0 mode] •Mode = 1; STAT-0 mode for
performing 1-variable statisti-
cal calculations.
[STAT-1–6 mode] •Mode = 1; STAT-1–6 mode
for performing 2-variable
statistical calculations.
W hen changing to the statistical sub-mode,
press the corresponding number key after
performing the operation to select the statistics
2. R E S E T S WIT C H mode (press ).
RESET

(LIN E): Linear regression calculation

If the calculator fails to operate normally,
press the reset switch on the back to
reinitialise the unit. T he display format (Q UAD): Q uadratic regression calculation

initial settings. (EX P): Exponential regression calculation

Pressing the reset switch R et switch

will erase any data stored e
in memory. s
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 ( sion calculation (PW R): Power

L regression calculation
RESET

O (IN V): Inverse regression calculation

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3 . DI S P L AY P AT T E R N

The actual display does not appear like this.

This illustration is for explanatory purposes only.

4 . D I S P L A Y F O R M AT A N D
DE C IMA L S E T T IN G F U N C T I ON
For convenient and easy operation, this model can be used in one of four display modes.
T he selected display status is shown in the upper part of the display (Format Indicator).
N ote: If more 0’s (zeros) than needed are displayed when the O N /C key is pressed, check
whether or not the calculator is set to a Special Display Format.
• Floating decimal point format (no symbol is displayed)
Valid values beyond the maximum range are displayed in the form of a [10-digit
(mantissa) + 2-digit (exponent)]
• Fixed decimal point format (FIX is displayed)
Displays the fractional part of the calculation result according to the specified
number of decimal places.
• Scientific notation (SC I is displayed)
Frequently used in science to handle extremely small or large numbers.
• Engineering scientific notation (EN G is displayed)
C onvenient for converting between different units.

<Example> Let’s compare the display result of

[10000 8. 1 =] in each display format.
(specifies normal mode) Initial display
N ote: T he calculator has two settings for displaying a DEG

floating point number: N O RM1 (default setting) and

N O RM2. In each display setting, a number is
automatically displayed in scientific notation outside a
preset range:
• NO RM1: 0.000000001 x 9999999999
• NO RM2: 0.01 x 9999999999 DEG

10000 8.1
(normal mode)
DEG

3
(FIX mode TAB = 3)

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 SCI DEG

X10

(SC I mode)

ENG DEG

X10

(EN G mode)

DEG

(normal mode)

5 . E X P O N E N T DI S P L AY
T he distance from the earth to the sun is approx. 150,000,000 (1.5 x 108) km.Values
such as this with many zeros are often used in scientific calculations, but entering the
zeros one by one is a gr eat deal of work and it’s easy to make mistakes.
In such a case, the numerical values are divided into mantissa and exponent portions,
displayed and calculated.

<Example> W hat is the number of electronics flowing in a conductor when

the electrical charge across a given cross-section is 0.32 cou-
lombs. (T he charge on a single electron = 1.6 x 10-19 coulombs).

DEG

0.32

DEG

1.6 19
X10

DEG

X10

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6. ANGULAR UNIT
Angular values are converted from DEG to RAD to GRAD with each push of the DRG
key.T his function is used when doing calculations related to trigonometric functions or
coordinate geometry conversions.
D egrees ( D E G is shown at the top of the display)
A commonly used unit of measure for angles.T he angular measure of a circle
is expressed as 360°.

R adians ( R A D is shown at the top of the display)

Radians are different than degrees and express angles based on the circumfer-
ence of a circle. 180° is equivalent to  radians.T herefore, the angular mea-
sure of a circle is 2 radians.

G r ads ( G R A D is shown at the top of the display)

Grads are a unit of angular measure used in Europe, particularly in France. An
angle of 90 degrees is equivalent to 100 grads.

T he relationships between the three types

of angular units can be expressed as right: 
90° (DEG) = 2
/2 (RAD) =
100 (GRAD) =

<Example> C heck to confirm 90 degrees equaling /2 radians

equaling 100 grads. (=3.14159...)
Angular indicator
O pe r a t io n

••••••••
(in DEG mode)
RAD

90

( /2)

GRAD

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 DEG

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 F unction and K ey O peration

ON/OFF, Entry
Correction Keys
Turns the calculator on or clears the data. It also clears the contents of the
calculator display and voids any calculator command; however, coeffi-
cients in 3-variable linear equations and statistics, as well as values stored
in the independent memor y in normal mode, are not erased.

Turns the calculator off.

C lears all internal values, including coefficients in 3-variable linear equations and
statistics.Values stored in memory in normal mode are not erased.

T hese arrow keys are useful for Multi-Line playback, which lets you
scroll through calculation steps one by one. (refer to page 8)

T hese keys are useful for editing equations. The key moves the
cursor to the left, and the key moves the cursor to the right. T he
key deletes the symbol/number at the cursor.

key inserts the symbol/number at the cursor.

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Data Entry Keys
0 to 9 N umeric keys for entering data values.

Decimal point key. Enters a decimal point.

Enters minus symbol or sign change key.

C hanges positive numbers to negative and negative numbers to positive.

Pressing  automatically enters the value for  (3.14159...).

T he constant , used frequently in function calculations, is the ratio of the
circumference of a circle to its diameter.

Pressing this key switches to scientific notation data entr y.

<Example> Provided the earth is moving around the sun in a circular orbit,
how many kilometers will it travel in a year?
* T he average distance between the earth and the sun being
1.496 x 108 km.

C ircumference equals diameter x ; therefore,

1.496 x 108 x 2 x 

O pe r a t io n D isplay
DEG

1 496 8
X10

DEG

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R andom
Generates random numbers.
Random numbers are three-decimal-place values between 0.000 and 0.999. Using this
function enables the user to obtain unbiased sampling data derived from random
values generated by the calculator.
<Example>

0. * * * (A random number has been generated. )

[ R andom D ice]
T o simulate a die-rolling, a random integer between 1 and 6 can be generated by
pressing . To generate the next random dice number, press .
[ R andom C oin]
T o simulate a coin flip, 0 (heads) or 1 (tails) can be randomly generated by pressing
. To generate the next random coin number, press .
[ R andom Integer]
An integer between 0 and 99 can be generated randomly by pressing .
T o generate the next random integer, press .

A P P L IC AT IO N S:
Building sample sets for statistics or research.

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Modify
Function to round calculation results.
Even after setting the number of decimal places on the display, the calculator per-
forms calculations using a larger number of decimal places than that which appears
on the display. By using this function, internal calculations will be performed using
only the displayed value.

<Example> FIX mode TAB = 1 (normal calculation)

5 9 0.6 (interna lly, 0 . 5555 . . . )

9 5.0

Rounded calculation (MDF)

5 9 0.6 (interna lly, 0 . 5555 . . . )

(interna lly, 0 . 6 )

9 5.4

A P P L IC AT IO N S :
Frequently used in scientific and technical fields, as well as business,
when performing chained calculations.

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Basic Arithmetic
Keys, Parentheses
T he four basic operators. Each is used in the same way as a standard
calculator:
+ (addition), – (subtraction), x (multiplication), and  (division).

Finds the result in the same way as a standar d calculator.

Used to specify calculations in which certain operations have precedence.

You can make addition and subtraction operations have precedence over
multiplication and division by enclosing them in parentheses.

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Percent
For calculating percentages. Four methods of calculating percentages
are presented as follows.

1) $125 increased by 10%…137.5

DEG

125 10

2) $125 reduced by 20%…100

DEG

125 20

3) 15% of $125…18.75
DEG

125 15

4) W hen $125 equals 5% of X , X equals…2500

DEG

125 5

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Inverse, Square, Cube,
xth Power of y, Square Root,
Cube Root, xth Root of y
C alculates the inverse of the value on the display.

Squares the value on the display.

C ubes the value on the display.

C alculates exponential values.

C alculates the square root of the value on the display.

C alculates the cube root of the value on the display.

C alculates the xth root of y.

<Example>
O pe r a t io n D isplay
DEG

2 2 2 2

DEG

2 4

DEG

4 16

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10 to the Power of x,
Common Logarithm
C alculates the value of 10 raised to the xth power.

C alculates logarithm, the exponent of the power to which 10 must be

raised to equal the given value.

<Example>
O pe r a t io n D isplay
DEG

DEG

1000

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e to the Power of x,
Natural Logarithm
C alculates powers based on the constant e (2.718281828).

C omputes the value of the natural logarithm, the exponent of the power
to which e must be raised to equal the given value.

<Example>
O pe r a t io n D isplay
5
DEG

DEG

10

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Factorials
T he product of a given positive integer n multiplied by all the lesser positive
integers from 1 to n-1 is indicated by n! and called the factorial of n.

<Example>
O pe r a t io n D isplay

7 DEG

c.f
n! = 1 x 2 x 3 x …xn

A P P L IC AT IO N S:
Used in statistics and mathematics. In statistics, this function is used
in calculations involving combinations and permutations.

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Permutations, Combinations
T his function finds the number of different possible orderings in selecting
r objects from a set of n objects. For example, there are six different
ways of ordering the letters ABC in groups of three letters—ABC , AC B,
BAC , BC A, C AB, and C BA.
T he calculation equation is 3P3 = 3 x 2 x 1 = 6 (ways).

T his function finds the number of ways of selecting r objects from a set of
n objects. For example, from the three letters ABC , there are three ways
we can extract groups of two different letters—AB, AC , and C B.
T he calculation equation is 3C 2.
<Example>
O pe r a t io n D isplay
DEG

6 4

DEG

6 4

A PPL IC AT IO N S:
Used in statistics (probability calculations) and in simulation hypoth-
eses in fields such as medicine, phar maceutics, and physics. Also,
can be used to determine the chances of winning in lotteries.

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Time Calculation
C onver ts a sexagesimal value displayed in degrees, minutes, seconds to
decimal notation. Also, conver ts a decimal value to sexagesimal
notataion (degr ees, minutes, seconds).

Inputs values in sexagesimal notation (degr ees, minutes, seconds).

<Example> C onver t 24° 28’ 35” (24 degr ees, 28 minutes, 35 sec-
onds) to decimal notation. T hen conver t 24.476° to
sexagesimal notation.

O pe r a t io n D isplay
DEG

24 28 35

DEG

C onvert to decimal notation

DEG

Repeat last key operation to return to the previous display.

A PPL IC AT IO N S:
Used in calculations of angles and angular velocity in physics, and
latitude and longitude in geography.

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Fractional Calculations
Inputs fractions and converts mutually between fractions and decimals.

C onverts between mixed numbers and improper fractions.

1 5
<Example> Add 3 and , and convert to decimal notation.
2 7

O pe r a t io n D isplay
DEG

3 1 2
5 7

DEG

C onvert to decimal notation

Press once to return to the previous display

DEG

C onvert to an improper fraction

Press once to return to the previous display

DEG

A P P L IC AT IO N S:
T here is a wide variety of applications for this function because
fractions are such a basic par t of mathematics. T his function is useful
for calculations involving electrical circuit resistance.

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Memory Calculations ~
Stores displayed values in memories A~F, X ,Y, M.

Recalls values stored inA~F, X ,Y, M.

Adds the displayed value to the value in the independent memor y M.

Subtracts the displayed value from the value in the independent memory M.

Temporary memories
~
Independent memory

<Example 1> O pe r at io n D ispla y

0
(Enter 0 for M)

25 27

DEG M

7 3

<Example 2>
C alculates $/¥ at the designated exchange rate.
$1 = ¥110
¥26,510 = $?
$2,750 = ¥?
O pe r a t io n D ispla y

110

26510

2750
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Last Answer Memory
Automatically recalls the last answer calculated by pressing

<Example> Solve for x first and then solve for y using x.

x = 2 + 3 an y = 4  x
d

O pe r a t io n D isplay
DEG

2 3

DEG

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Trigonometric Functions
T rigonometric functions determine the ratio of three sides
of a right triangle. T he combinations of the three sides are a
sin, cos, and tan. T heir relations are: b

c
b
C alculates the sine of an angle. sin =
a
c
C alculates the cosine of an angle. cos  = a
b
C alculates the tangent of an angle. tan  = c

<Example>
T he angle from a point 15 meters from
a building to the highest floor of the
building is 45. How tall is the building?

[DEG mode]

O pe r a t io n D isplay

45 15 DEG

1 5
View point

A P P L IC AT IO N S:
Trigonometric functions are useful in mathematics and various engineering
calculations.T hey are often used in astronomical obser vations, civil engi-
neering and in calculations involving electrical circuits, as well as in calcula-
tions for physics such as parabolic motion and wave motion.

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Arc Trigonometric Functions
Arc trigonometric functions, the inverse of trigonomet-
ric functions, are used to determine an angle from ratios a
of a right triangle.T he combinations of the three sides b
are sin-1, cos-1, and tan-1.T heir relations are; 
c

b
(arc sine) Determines an angle based on the ratio  = sin-1 a
b/a of two sides of a r ight tr iangle.
c
(arc cosine) Determines an angle based on the ratio  = cos -1 a
c/a for two sides of a r ight tr iangle.
b
(arc tangent) Determines an angle based on the  = tan -1 c
ratio a/b for two sides of a r ight tr iangle.

<Example>
At what angle should an airplane climb in order
to climb 80 meters in 100 meters?

[DEG mode]
O pe r a t io n D isplay
DEG

80
100

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Hyperbolic Functions
T he hyperbolic function is defined by using natural exponents in trigo-
nometric functions.

Arc hyperbolic functions are defined by using natural logarithms in trigono-

metric functions.

A P P L IC AT IO N S:
Hyperbolic and arc hyperbolic functions are ver y useful in electrical
engineer ing and physics.

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Coordinate Conversion
C onverts rectangular coordinates to polar coordinates (x, y r, )

C onverts polar coordinates to rectangular coordinates (r,  x, y)

Splits data used for dual-variable data input.

Displays r,  and x, y. (Cx y or r )

y Rectangular coordinates y Polar coordinates

y P (x,y)
r

x  x
o x o

<Example> Determine the polar coordinates (r, ) when the rectangu-

lar coordinates of Point P are (x = 7, y = 3).
[ D E G m ode]
O pe r a t io n D isplay
DEG

7 3

DEG

DEG

7.6 23.2

DEG

A P P L IC AT IO N S:
C oordinate conversion is often used in mathematics and engineering, espe-
cially for impedance calculations in electronics and electrical engineering.

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Binary, Pental, Octal,
Decimal, and Hexadecimal
Operations (N-Base)
T his calculator can perform conversions between numbers expressed in binary, pental,
octal, decimal, and hexadecimal systems. It can also perform the four basic arithmetic
operations, calculations with parentheses and memory calculations using binary, pental,
octal, decimal, and hexadecimal numbers. In addition, the calculator can carry out the
logical operations AN D, O R, N O T , N EG, X O R, and X N O R on binary, pental, octal, and
hexadecimal numbers.
C onverts to the binary system. "b" appears.

C onverts to the pental system. "P" appears.

C onverts to the octal system. "o" appears.

C onverts to the hexadecimal system. "H" appears.

C onverts to the decimal system. "b", "P", "o", and "H" disappear from the display.
C onversion is performed on the displayed value when these keys are pressed.
<Example 1> HEX(1AC) ➞BIN ➞PEN ➞OCT ➞DEC
O pe r a t io n D isplay
DEG

1AC
DEG

DEG

DEG

DEG

<Example 2> 1011 AND 101 = (BIN) ➞DEC

O pe r a t io n D isplay
DEG

1011AND_
1011
DEG

1011AND101=
101
DEG

1 DEC
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Statistics Function
T he statistics function is excellent for analyzing qualities of an event. T hough primarily
used for engineering and mathematics, the function is also applied to nearly all other
fields including economics and medicine.

DAT A I N P U T A N D C O R R E C T I O N
Enters data for statistical calculations.

C lears data input.

Splits data used for dual-variable data input.

(Used for dual-variable statistical calculations.)

<Example 1> Here is a table of examination results. Input this data

for analysis.
D ata table 1
N o. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
S core 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
N o. of pupils 2 4 5 7 12 10 8 2

O pe r a t io n D isplay
DEG STAT

Select single-variable statistics mode

DEG STAT

30 2 DATA SET=
.
.
.
DEG STAT

100 2
Score N umber of pupils

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“ A N S ” K E Y S F O R 1 -V A R I A B L E S T AT I S T I C S

C alculates the average value of the data (sample data x).

C alculates the standard deviation for the data (sample data x).

C alculates the standard deviation of a data population (sample data x).

Displays the number of input data (sample data x).

C alculates the sum of the data (sample data x).

C alculates the sum of the data (sample data x) raised to the second power.

N OT E :
1. Sample data refers to data selected randomly from the population.
2. Standard deviation of samples is determined by the sample data
shift from an average value.
3. Standard deviation for the population is standard deviation when
the sample data is deemed a population (full data).

Let’s check the results based on the previous data.

69 (average value)

17.75686128 (standard deviation)

17.57839583 (standard deviation of the population)

50 (total count of data)

3450 (total)

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DA T A C O R R E C T I O N
C orrection prior to pressing immediately after a data entry: Delete incorrect
data with , then enter the correct data.
C orrection after pressing :
Use to display the data previously entered.
Press to display data items in ascending (oldest first) order. To
reverse the display order to descending (latest first), press the key.
Each item is displayed with 'X n=', 'Yn=', or 'N n=' (n is the sequential
number of the data set).
Display the data item to modify, input the correct value, then press .
Using , you can correct the values of the data set all at once.
• W hen or appears, more data items can be browsed by pressing
or .
• To delete a data set, display an item of the data set to delete, then
press . T he data set will be deleted.
• To add a new data set, press and input the values, then press .

<Example 2>
D ata table 2
X: 30, 40, 40, 50

X: 30, 45, 45, 45, 60

O pe r a t io n D isplay
DEG STAT

Select single-variable statistics mode

DEG STAT

30 DATA SET=

DEG STAT

40 2

DEG STAT

50

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 O pe r a t io n D isplay
DEG STAT

DEG STAT

45 3

DEG STAT

DEG STAT

60

A P P L IC A T IO N S:
Single-variable statistical calculations are used in a broad range of fields,
including engineering, business, and economics. T hey are most often applied to
analysis in atmospheric observations and physics experiments, as well as for
quality control in factories.

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<Example 3> T he table below summarizes the dates in April when cherry
blossoms bloom, and the average temperature for March in
that same area. Determine basic statistical quantities for
data X and dataY based on the data table.

D ata table 3

Year 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990

x A ver age temperature 6.2 7.0 6.8 8.7 7.9 6.5 6.1 8.2
y Date blossom s bloom 13 9 11 5 7 12 15 7

O pe r a t io n D isplay
DEG STAT

Select dual-variable statistics mode and linear regression calculation in sub-mode.

DEG STAT

6 2 13 DATA SET=
.
.
.
.
.
.
DEG STAT

6 1 15 DATA SET=

DEG STAT

8 2 7
Temperature Date

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“ A N S ” K E Y S F O R 2 -V A R I A B L E S T AT I S T I C S
In addition to the 1-variable statistic keys, the following keys have been added for calcu-
lating 2-variable statistics.

C alculates the sum of the product for sample data x and sample data y.

C alculates the sum of the data (sample datay).

C alculates the sum of the data (sample datay) raised to the second power .

C alculates the average value of the data (sample datay).

C alculates the standard deviation for the data (sample datay).

C alculates the standard deviation of a data population (sample datay).

N OT E :
T he codes for basic statistical quantities of sample data x and their meanings
are the same as those for single-variable statistical calculations.
Let’ s check the results based on the previous data.

7.175 (Average for data x)

0.973579551 (Standard deviation for data x)

0.91070028 (Standard deviation of the population for data x)

9.875 (Average for data y)

3.440826313 (Standard deviation for datay)

3.218598297 (Standard deviation of the population for data y)

8 (Total count of data)

57.4 (Sum of data x)

418.48 (Sum of data x raised to the second power)

544.1 (Sum of the product of data x and data y)

79 (Sum of data y)

863 (Sum of data y raised to the second power)

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