
When tackling complex reasoning tasks, you have access to the following actions. Use them as needed to progress through your thought process.

[ASSESS]

[ADVANCE]

[VERIFY]

[SIMPLIFY]

[SYNTHESIZE]

[PIVOT]

[OUTPUT]

You should strictly follow the format below:

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Next action: [NEXT ACTION NAME]


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Given a circle \\(O: x^2 + y^2 = 2\\) and a line \\(l: y = kx - 2\\).

\\((1)\\) If line \\(l\\) intersects circle \\(O\\) at two distinct points \\(A\\) and \\(B\\), and \\(\angle AOB = \frac{\pi}{2}\\), find the value of \\(k\\).

\\((2)\\) If \\(EF\\) and \\(GH\\) are two perpendicular chords of the circle \\(O: x^2 + y^2 = 2\\), with the foot of the perpendicular being \\(M(1, \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2})\\), find the maximum area of the quadrilateral \\(EGFH\\).

Present the answer in LaTex format: \boxed{Your answer}
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