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Connecting peripheral devices
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Connecting an i.LINK device
Your VAIO computer includes a 4-pin i.LINK port on the front of the system and a 6-pin i.LINK port on the
back of the system. Use these ports to connect an i.LINK device such as an optical disc drive or a digital video
camera recorder, or to link up two VAIO computers so you can copy, delete or edit files.
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The i.LINK device will need its own power supply.
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You are strongly advised to use only Sony i.LINK cables, as using other brands may cause problems with
the i.LINK devices.
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The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system, and
compatible i.LINK devices. Not all products with an i.LINK connection may communicate with each other.
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Please refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i.LINK device and software for
information on operating conditions and proper connection.
Connecting a digital video camera recorder
To connect a digital video camera recorder, proceed as follows:
1
Plug one end of the i.LINK cable (not supplied) into the i.LINK port
of the computer and the other
end into the DV out port on your digital video camera recorder.
On Sony digital video cameras, ports marked DV out, DV in/out or i.LINK are i.LINK-compatible.
2
Launch the
DVgate
application (see the Help files within the software itself
for more information).
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The Sony digital video camera recorder is an example; your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently.
If the connected i.LINK device is not recognised, disconnect the i.LINK device, then connect it again.
