User's Manual
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OPTIONAL DEVICES
i.LINK (IEEE1394)i.LINK (IEEE1394) is used for high-speed data transfer for a range of compatible
devices such as
❑Digital video cameras
❑Hard disk drives
❑MO drives
❑CD-RW drives
NOTE: i.LINK uses a four-pin connector, which does not carry
electric current. External devices will need their own power supply.
Precautions
❑Make a back-up of your data before transferring it to the computer. There is a
possibility that the original data will be damaged. There is a particular risk that
some frames will be deleted in the case of digital video transfer. TOSHIBA
assumes no liability for such loss of data.
❑Do not transfer data in areas where static electricity is easily generated or in
areas subjected to electronic noise. Data can be destroyed.
❑If you are transferring data through an IEEE1394 hub, do not connect or
disconnect other devices from the hub during data transfer. There is a likeli-
hood that data will be damaged. Connect all devices to the hub before you turn
on the computer’s power.
❑You may not use any copyrighted video or music data copied from a video
camera except for your personal enjoyment.
❑If you connect/disconnect an iLINK device to/from another iLINK device that
is currently exchanging data with the computer, data frames might be dropped.
❑Make sure data transfer has ended or turn off the computer, before you:
• Connect/disconnect an iLINK device to/from the computer.
• Connect/disconnect an iLINK device to/from another iLINK device that is
connected to the computer.
Connecting
1. Make sure the connectors are properly aligned and plug the i.LINK (IEEE1394)
cable into the computer.