Avoid creating a looped connection that sends data output from a device back to the same device. The illustration below shows an example of such a loop (at the host computer).
No Good4.5. Connecting and Disconnecting IEEE1394 Devices4.5.1. Connecting Devices
Your IEEE1394 devices (including the CRW2100FXZ drive) are supposed to be connected to an IEEE1394 chain or tree connection even while the host computer is turned on.
Important Note: For more information about a IEEE1394 chain or tree connection, refer to page 19.
4.5.2. Disconnecting Device
When you attempt to disconnect an IEEE1394 device while the computer is turned on:
•Computers running under Windows 98 Second Edition will freeze (see page 51).
The Windows 98 Second Edition 1394 Storage Supplement installs a Safe Removal utility that allows you to safely stop a Plug and Play storage device prior to physically unplugging the device. This component also includes an update for 1394 drivers to resolve issues related to the surprise removal of peripheral devices. To obtain this supplement, please go to the URL below:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows98/downloads/contents/WURecommended/ S_ W U F e a t u r e d / 1 3 9 4 / D e f a u l t . a s p
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Computers running under Windows 2000 allow for disconnection after you complete the “unplugging” procedure properly.
Macintosh computers may show an alert message and allow for disconnection after you properly close the CD writing software and unmount the CD volume from the desktop.
Important Note: For more information about disconnecting IEEE1394 devices while the computer is turned on, refer to the documentation about your operating system.
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