User's Manual
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OPTIONAL DEVICES
❑ 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
1. Make sure the connectors are properly aligned and plug the i.LINK (IEEE1394)
cable into the computer.
Figure 8-10 Connecting the i.LINK cable
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.
❑ Use S100, S200 or S400 cables no longer than three meters.
❑ Some devices might not support standby 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.
