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Sony VAIO Desktop User Guide
Connecting peripheral devices
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Connecting an i.LINK™ device
Your computer includes two i.LINK
™
(IEEE1394) connectors, which you can use to connect to an i.LINK
™
device such as a digital video camera recorder or to connect two VAIO computers in order to copy, delete or
edit files.
The 6-pin i.LINK
™
connector on the back of your system can:
Supply power from the computer to the connected device if the device has a 6-pin connector, and
Supply 10V to 12V.
The 4-pin i.LINK
™
connector on the front of the system cannot supply power to external devices.
The i.LINK
™
connectors support transfer rates up to 400 Mbps; however, the actual transfer rate depends on
the transfer rate of the external device.
The i.LINK
™
features available may vary depending on the software applications you use. Refer to the
documentation that came with your software for more information.
The i.LINK
™
cables that are compatible with your VAIO desktop include cables with the following part
numbers: VMC-IL4415, VMC-IL4435, VMC-IL4615, VMC-IL4635, VMC-IL6615, and VMC-IL6635. Sony computer
supplies, accessories and peripherals can be purchased from your local retailer or from the Sony website:
http://www.sonystyle-europe.com
An i.LINK
™
connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed.
You are strongly advised to use only Sony i.LINK
™
cables, as using other brands may cause problems with the i.LINK
™
devices.
The i.LINK
™
connection varies depending on the software applications, operating system and i.LINK
™
compatible devices you use. Refer to the
documentation that came with your software for more information.
Check the working conditions and OS compatibility of i.LINK
™
compatible PC peripherals (HDD, CD-RW drive etc.) before you connect them to your
VAIO desktop.