Connecting the i.LINK Port Replicator

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Connecting a Desktop Computer or Serial Device

You can use the port replicator to connect your notebook computer to another computer, or to connect other peripherals, such as the Sony Digital Still Camera.

To connect a desktop computer

❑Use the symbol to locate the Serial connector. Plug a null- modem cable (not supplied) into this port on the port replicator and into the serial port on the desktop computer.

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Null-modem cable (not supplied)

✍Turn off your computer and the peripherals, unplug the AC adapter and the power cord before connecting the null-modem cable.

Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables. Turn on the peripherals, then turn on your computer.

Be sure to use a null modem cable, which is a specially-designed crossed wire serial cable that allows two computers to be connected to each other. You cannot transfer data if you connect the straight cable.

To transfer data between computers, the software which supports the connection by serial cable should be installed on both your computer and the computer to which you want to transfer data.