Connecting an i.LINK Optical Disc Drive
You can connect an i.LINK
®
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optical disc drive to your computer, port replicator, or docking station. This computer is
preinstalled with software that enables you to create CDs and play DVD movies. The i.LINK optical disc drive draws power
from the computer through a peripheral cable. This peripheral cable connects to both the i.LINK port and DC OUT jack on
the computer.
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If you use an optional drive when your computer is running on battery power, the battery life will be shorter.
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i.LI N K is a trademark of Sony us ed only to des ignate that a produc t c ontains an I E E E 1 3 9 4 c onnec tion. T he i.LI N K c onnec tion may vary, depending on the
s oftware applic ations , operating s ys tem and c ompatible i.LI N K devic es . A ll produc ts with an i.LI N K c onnec tion may not c ommunic ate with eac h other. Refer
to the doc umentation that c ame with your c ompatible i.LI N K devic e for information on operating c onditions and proper c onnec tion. Before c onnec ting
c ompatible i.LI N K P C peripherals to your s ys tem, s uc h as a C D-RW or hard dis k drive, c onfirm their operating s ys tem c ompatibility and required operating
c onditions .
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I f you c onnec t and us e an optional drive when your c omputer is running on battery power, the battery life will be reduc ed.
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