Hardware, Utilities and Options

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 likelihood 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 i.LINK device to/from another i.LINK 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 i.LINK device to/from the computer.

Connect/disconnect an i.LINK device to/from another i.LINK device that is connected to the computer.

Connecting the i.LINK (IEEE1394) cable

To connect the i.LINK (IEEE1394) cable, follow the steps as detailed below:

1.Make sure the connectors are properly aligned and plug the i.LINK (IEEE1394) cable into the computer.

i.LINK (IEEE1394) port

i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector

Figure 3-16 Connecting the i.LINK (IEEE1394) cable into the computer

2.Plug the other end of the cable into the device. Note the following when you use i.LINK:

You may need to install drivers for your i.LINK devices.

Not all i.LINK devices have been tested. Therefore, compatibility with all i.LINK devices cannot be guaranteed.

Some devices might not support sleep or automatic off functions.

Do not connect or disconnect an i.LINK device while it is using an application or when the computer is automatically shutting it down to save power. Data might be destroyed.

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