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    Media Hub Home Entertainment Storage NMH Series User Guide
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    registered trademarks or trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/ or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Other brands are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Copyright © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Media Hub About This Guide i
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    of Computers 13 Chapter 4: Use of the Media Browser 15 How to Access the Media Hub 15 How to Use the Media Browser 15 Music 18 Photos 20 Videos 22 File Browser 24 Chapter 5: Use of the LCD Menu 27 How to Navigate the LCD Menu 27 How to Access the LCD Menu 27 Backup 27 Status 28
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    35 How to Access the Web-Based Utility 35 Overview 36 System 36 Disk 39 Backup 41 Services 41 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 44 Appendix B: Specifications 48 Model NMH300 - Media Hub 48 Model NMH305 - Media Hub 48 Model NMH405 - Media Hub with LCD 48 Model NMH410 - Media Hub with LCD 49
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    choosing the Linksys by Cisco Media Hub. One Serial-ATA (SATA) hard disk is pre-installed (except for the NMH300 model), and a second SATA hard drive bay is available if you want to add more storage space. Use the USB ports to add USB hard drives or connect USB flash drives to access your portable
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    either blue or red when there is an error. (Refer to Appendix A: Troubleshooting, page 44.) NOTE: If the Media Hub must be shut down for a long period of time, Linksys recommends that you disconnect the power adapter from the Media Hub. USB The USB port connects to a USB storage device. Back Panel
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    network activity. Reset To restore the factory default settings, press and hold the Reset button for three seconds. (User data on the hard disk(s) will not be affected.) Power The Power port connects to the included power adapter. NOTE: If the Media Hub , follow these instructions: WARNING: Before
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    , follow these instructions: 1. To shut down the Media Hub, press and hold the Power button until the Power LED starts flashing. If this step does not shut down the Media Hub, then proceed to step 2. 2. Disconnect the power adapter from the Power port. 3. Disconnect the Ethernet network cable from
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    the Media Importer. Switch Media Hub Click this option to switch to a different Media Hub. Importer System Tray Icon (Active) Importer System Tray Icon (Closed) If you do not see the icon, go to Start > All Programs > Cisco Media Hub > Linksys Media Importer > Linksys Media Importer. Media Hub
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    Video) are displayed. To exit the Manage Media Importer screen, click Finish. Media Importer Status Click this option to view the status of the file transfers to the Media Hub Connect Computers. Access Go to Start > All Programs > Cisco Media Hub > NTI Shadow. After you have accessed NTI Shadow for
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    Friendly Name of the Media Hub: \\ (Example: \\mediahub) Friendly Name 3. Press Enter. You can also use the drive letter or IP address to access the Media Hub. NOTE: The drive letter is mapped directly to the media folder, which holds the music, photos, and videos sub-folders. Use the
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    Advanced Users) 1. In the Address field of Windows Explorer, enter the IP address of the Media Hub: \\ IP Address of Media Hub 2. on network conditions, including use of wireless. Getting Started Media Hub Accessed Through Friendly Name Media Folder of Media Hub Accessed
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    by the date of the data backup. NOTE: Use the Friendly Name or IP address of the Media Hub to access the backup folder. USB Storage Device Accessed Through Drive Letter Import Folder The media\import folder stores the data imported from USB storage devices. The data is organized by the date of
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    folder of the Media Hub. •• Copy photo files to the media\photos folder of the Media Hub. •• Copy video files to the media\videos folder of the Media Hub. NOTE: The files you copy to the Media Hub can be accessed by all users of the Media Hub. The following example describes the instructions to copy
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    is designed to store and share files for your network. Most people use Windows Explorer to manage the files of the Media Hub. If the Remote Access service† is enabled, then use the File Browser for remote access of the Media Hub. (FTP is another option.) For more information about how to configure
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    42. iTunes Server If you use iTunes, then you can use the Media Hub as a centralized location for your iTunes library. (This service is enabled by default-no special setup required.) Open iTunes on any of the computers on your network, and play any music file on the Media Hub. Remote Access If you
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    login process for remote access, accept the warnings. For more information, refer to Appendix A: Troubleshooting, page 44. 4. Enter the password you created during the Setup Wizard (the default is admin). Then click Submit. Media Hub Ways to Use the Media Hub 5. On the Media Browser screen, click
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    can change the default backup job created by the Setup Wizard; for example, you can back up additional folders on your computer. Additional Backup Jobs You can set up additional, automatic backup jobs. For instructions, refer to Create Backup Job, page 31. Ways to Use the Media Hub Media Hub 14
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    during the Setup Wizard. (If you enable and set up the Remote Access service, you can use the Media Hub over the Internet. Refer to Remote Access Instructions, page 41.) Media Hub Desktop Icon You can also follow these instructions: 1. Open your web browser. 2. In the Address field, enter one of
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    and Windows Media Player. For more information about video support, visit http://www.linksysbycisco.com/support. Disk Space The amounts of used, available, and total disk space of the Media Hub are displayed. Media Browser > Recent Music, Photos, Videos NOTE: The Media Hub uses an online service to
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    external player, click the Play in External Application button . (Available for videos only.) Play To use the Media Hub's built-in player or Photos icon. Videos To view your video files, click the Videos icon. File Browser To access the Media Hub's folder directory and manage your media files,
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    Photos icon. To switch to videos, click the Videos icon. To access the Media Hub's folder directory and manage your media files, click the File Browser icon . NOTE: The Media Hub's built-in music player supports the mp3 and wma audio formats. Other files will open in the default player for the files
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    External Application To play the music using an external player, click the Play in External Application button. (The external player is the default music player application on your computer.) Play To play the music using the Media Hub's built-in player, click the Play button. Add to Playlist To
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    is the default music player application on your computer.) Media Hub Photos > Album (Thumbnail View) When you are viewing any photo category, select the album or photo file you want. Play To begin a slideshow, click the Play button. NOTE: The Media Hub's built-in viewer supports the jpeg format
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    screen at any time, click the Home icon. To switch to music, click the Music icon. To switch to videos, click the Videos icon. To access the Media Hub's folder directory and manage your media files, click the File Browser icon. Album The alphabet is displayed at the top of the screen. Click the
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    The files with the most recent file dates are displayed. Use of the Media Browser Photos > Recent (Thumbnail View) Thumbnail View Each photo displays its date (in pixels) are displayed. Videos After you click the Videos option, the Videos screen appears View your video files by category: •• Name
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    button. NOTE: The Media Hub plays video content through a browser plug-in. Download and install your favorite media player to enable video playback within the Media Browser. Please note that media players have varying levels of support for different video formats. If the video format you want to
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    The size of the file is displayed. Duration The duration of the video is displayed. Loc The location of the video is displayed. Media Hub Password Screen Enter the password you created during the Setup Wizard (the default is admin). Click Submit. To open the appropriate folder, use the Directory
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    option. On the Delete screen, click Yes to delete the file. Use of the Media Browser New Folder Click this option to create a new folder. On the New or Folder screen, enter the new name, and then click Submit. Media Hub Rename File or Folder Download to PC NOTE: The Download to PC screen may appear
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    File name, File Type, and File Size for all files. •• Upload To upload files to the Media Hub, click this option. Use of the Media Browser File Browser > Media Hub > Media > Photos Upload to Media Hub Page Options To display a different page of files, use one of the following options: First Page
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    the Media Hub, go to Status > Network. •• configure LCD screen settings •• power off the Media Hub Use of the LCD Menu •• While the Media Hub is booting up, press the OK button to boot backup firmware from the hard drive. •• To display the main menu, press the OK button. How to Access the LCD Menu
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    computer must be powered on for the jobs to run.) NOTE: The PC Backup option only supports Windows computers installed with the backup software. Use of the LCD Menu Copying Data PC Backup After the Media Hub sends the backup message to your computer, click OK to return to the Backup menu. NOTE
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    to view the percentages of the Media Hub used by Music, Photos, Videos, and Other media. Use of the LCD Menu Screensaver Select this option to configure the wait time before the screensaver activates. Usage Press the left arrow to return to the Status menu. Network Select this option to view the
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    also upgrade the firmware of the Media Hub. Use of the LCD Menu Firmware •• Current version The version number of the current firmware is displayed. •• Latest version The version number of the latest available firmware is displayed. •• Update Click Update to upgrade the firmware to the latest
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    be available. To install NTI Shadow, run the Setup Wizard on the enclosed CD-ROM and click Connect Computers.) NTI Shadow Access Go to Start > All Programs > Cisco Media Hub > NTI Shadow. After you have accessed NTI Shadow for the first time, the system tray icon appears. Double-click the icon to
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    Select one of the following schedule options: •• On Demand (Only) Select this option to start a backup job manually, either through NTI Shadow or the Backup feature on the Media Hub (refer to OnDemand Backup, page 37 for more information). •• Save your folder/file changes to the backup destination
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    Default Backup Job The Setup Wizard creates a default backup job that backs up specific files in the Documents folder. (This folder is named "Users \backup\\Documents folder on the Media Hub and are organized by date. You can change the default backup job created by the Setup Wizard;
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    is selected. Follow the instructions for the method you want to use. Back Up Button To initiate backup jobs specified by the backup software on your computer, press the back up button. Back Up Button Web-Based Utility 1. Access the web-based utility of the Media Hub. (Refer to Chapter 6: Advanced
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    connected to your router. (If you enable and set up the Remote Access service, you can use the Media Hub over the Internet. Refer to Remote Access Instructions, page 41.) How to Access the Web-Based Utility To access the Media Hub from any computer using a web browser, double-click the desktop icon
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    The Media Hub supports Remote Access, Windows File Sharing, Media Server, iTunes Server, and FTP Server. Configure Services Click this option to access service settings. Refer to Services, page 44. System Configure the system and network settings. You can also upgrade the Media Hub's firmware or
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    Configuration •• Enable DHCP If you want to allow your network router to assign a dynamic IP address to the Media Hub, select this option. (It is enabled by default.) If you disable the DHCP server feature, then you configure static network settings: •• IP Address Enter the local IP address you
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    the language. Update Firmware The Media Hub will search for the latest version. Click Update to begin the firmware update, or click Cancel to cancel the update. WARNING: Do not reboot or power off the Media Hub during the firmware upgrade, which may take up to 15 minutes. Remote Reboot If you
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    Music, Photos, Videos, and Other media are displayed. Media Hub Advanced Configuration Disk instructions to add or replace a disk. •• Configuration View information about the available disk configuration options. •• Recovery Follow the instructions if a disk fails. NOTE: Linksys does not support
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    your hard disk will be deleted, and all configuration settings will be reset to their factory defaults. For more information, click the ? icon. Before you click this option, review the following: •• If the Media Hub has two disks, Linksys recommends that you remove one of the disks before continuing
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    the Remote Access, Windows File Sharing, Media Server, iTunes Server, and FTP Server settings. Services Media Hub Remote Access •• Enable Remote Access to the Media Hub To allow remote access of the Media Hub, select this option. (It is disabled by default.) If you enable the remote access feature
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    to Appendix A: Troubleshooting, page 44. Enter Remote Device Name 4. Enter the password you created during the Setup Wizard (the default is admin). Click Submit. Enter Password Remote access to the Media Hub is now established. Advanced Configuration Video Playback over Remote Access Follow these
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    Submit to save your change, or click Cancel to cancel your change. iTunes Server To support access by an iTunes library of music files, the Media Hub offers an iTunes feature. The status of this feature is displayed. By default, it is enabled. Disable Click this option to disable this feature. FTP
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    did not create a Friendly Name, use the default name; enter http://mediahub NOTE: To access the Media Browser from a Mac, use one of the of the Media Hub to match the Workgroup of your computer. Follow these instructions: Media Hub Troubleshooting 1. Access the web-based utility of the Media Hub. (
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    Appendix A For remote access to the Media Hub, you entered its Remote Device Name at the Linksys-supported website, http://www.ciscomediahub.com, and a certificate or security warning screen appears. Depending on the web browser you are using, certificate or security warning screens
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    , not all data may be recovered. NOTE: If you want to install a second hard disk, then refer to Install a Second Hard Disk, page 3 for instructions. The Media Hub is using Increase Protection: RAID 1 mode. One of the hard disks has failed. NOTE: Linksys does not support data recovery after hard disk
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    computer must support SATA hard disks; otherwise, this procedure will not work. Instructions 1. Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel. 2. Double-click Administrative Tools. 3. Double-click Computer Management. 4. InthedirectoryunderStorage,clickDiskManagement. Media Hub Troubleshooting 5. Right
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    Password for System Administration and Remote Access One 500 GB SATA 7.80" x 4.37" x 6.61" (198 x 111 x 168 mm) 4.50 lb (2.04 kg) External 12V/5A FCC, CE, UL 32 to 95ºF (0 to 35ºC) -13 to 158ºF (-25 to 70ºC) 10 to 90%, Noncondensing 5 to 95%, Noncondensing Model NMH405 - Media Hub with LCD
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    Noncondensing Model NMH410 - Media Hub with LCD Standards Ports Memory Cards Supported Buttons LCD LED Drive Navigation, One Reset, One Power One 1.8", 176 x 220, 64K Colors One Power 2 SATA DLNA 1.5 UTP CAT5E or Better Discovery, AV Password for System Administration and Remote Access One 1 TB
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    product proves defective during the Warranty Period, contact Linksys Technical Support for instructions on how to obtain warranty service. The telephone number for Linksys Technical Support in your area can be found in the product User Guide and at www.linksysbycisco.com. Have your product serial
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    any fees for support services) can be found at www.linksysbycisco.com/support. This limited warranty is governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Product was purchased by you. Please direct all inquiries to: Linksys, P.O. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623. Warranty Information Media Hub 51
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    product has been tested and complies with to the instructions, may cause off and on, the user is encouraged to try to electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. after handling. Media Hub Regulatory Information . See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate"
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    contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products. Consumers are required your old equipment, please contact your local authorities, waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the product. Bulgarian 2002 haben. Media Hub 53
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    d'élimination de votre ancien équipement, veuillez prendre contact avec les pouvoirs publics locaux, le service de traitement des déchets, ou l'endroit où vous avez acheté le produit. Italiano ( valdībā, atkritumu savākšanas dienestā, kā arī veikalā, kur iegādājāties šo izstrādājumu. Media Hub 54
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    . W celu uzyskania szczegółowych informacji o usuwaniu starego sprzętu, prosimy zwrócić się do lokalnych władz, służb oczyszczania miasta lub sklepu, w którym produkt został nabyty. Media Hub 55
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    Informaţii de mediu pentru clienţii din Uniunea Europeană Directiva europeană 2002/96/CE impune ca echipamentele care prezintă acest simbol pe produs şi/sau pe ambalajul acestuia să nu fie casate î pte produkten. WEB: For additional information, please visit www.linksysbycisco.com Media Hub 56
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    1 below. You may also be prompted to review and accept the Cisco Software License Agreement upon installation of the software. Separate terms and features of Network Magic, a Cisco Software product, are set forth in Schedule 2 below. Any software from the open source community is licensed under the
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    the Software links to websites or third party software products. In addition, third party services may be provided with the Software which may be subject to terms and conditions from the provider of the service. Cisco makes no representations as to the quality, Media Hub Software End User License
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    in your Internet browser software, including the default settings for search provider and source of DNS error pages and may direct erroneous URLs to an error landing page hosted by Cisco. You may opt out of these settings by not accepting them as Media Hub Software End User License Agreement part
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    parties with respect to the Software and Media Hub Software End User License Agreement supersedes any conflicting or additional terms contained in any purchase order or elsewhere. Linksys, Cisco and the Cisco Logo and other trademarks contained in the Software and Documentation are trademarks or
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    Service related email messages, you may cancel the Service by providing written notice via www. networkmagic.com/support to Cisco of such cancellation and uninstalling the Software and discontinuing your use of the Service of the software, or if you modify it. Media Hub Software End User License
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    , the intent is to exercise the right to control the Media Hub Software End User License Agreement distribution of derivative or collective works based on the or object code is made by offering access to copy from a designated place, then offering equivalent access to copy the source code from the
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    software distributed through that system in reliance Media Hub Software End User new problems or software which is copyrighted by the Free Software Foundation, write to the Free Software Foundation; we sometimes make exceptions for this. Our decision will be guided SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. 63
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    3-B If this Cisco product contains open source software licensed under Version Media Hub Software End User License Agreement When we speak of free software, we are referring to freedom of use, not price be affected by problems that might be introduced by others. Finally, software patents pose
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    , the GNU/Linux operating system. Although the Lesser General Public License is Less protective of the users' freedom, it does ensure that the user of a program containing the Library or a portion of it, Media Hub Software End User License Agreement either verbatim or with modifications and/or
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    terms of Sections 1 and 2 above on a medium customarily used for software interchange. Media Hub Software End User License Agreement If distribution of object code is made by offering access to copy from a designated place, then offering equivalent access to copy the source code from the same place
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    access to copy from a designated place, offer equivalent access to copy the above specified materials from the same place. e) Verify that the user the Library together in an executable that you distribute. Software End User License Agreement 7. You may place library facilities that are Media Hub 67
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    new problems or Software Foundation. If the Library does not specify a Media Hub Software End User software which is copyrighted by the Free Software Foundation, write to the Free Software Foundation; we sometimes make exceptions for this. Our decision will be guided NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR
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    Media Hub Software End User License Agreement 6. Redistributions of any form whatsoever must retain the following acknowledgment:"This product includes software (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
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    OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON [including the GNU Public License.] END OF SCHEDULE 3-C Software End User License Agreement Media Hub 9050410A-JL 70
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