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Using Peripheral Devices

Connecting an i.LINK Device

Notes on connecting i.LINK devices

❑The computer includes an i.LINK (IEEE 1394) port, which you can use to connect to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camcorder or to connect two VAIO computers in order to copy, delete or edit files.

❑The i.LINK port on the computer does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i.LINK ports.

❑The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps; however, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device.

❑i.LINK cables compatible with the computer include cables with the following part numbers:

VMC-IL4415 (a 1.5 meter cable with a 4-pin connector at each end), VMC-IL4408 Series (a 0.8 meter cable with a 4-pin connector at each end).

❑The optional i.LINK cables may not be available, depending on the country or area of your residency.

❑An i.LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed.

❑The i.LINK connection varies depending on the software applications, operating system and i.LINK compatible devices you use. See the manual that came with your software for more information.

❑Check the working conditions and OS compatibility of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or CD-RW drive) before you connect them to the computer.