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❑ If you are transferring data through an IEEE1394 hub, do not connect or
disconnect other devices from the hub during data transfer. There is a likeli-
hood that data will be damaged. Connect all devices to the hub before you turn
on the computer’s power.
❑ 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 iLINK device to/from another iLINK 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 iLINK device to/from the computer.
• Connect/disconnect an iLINK device to/from another iLINK 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.
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.
Disconnecting
1. Click the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar.
2. Point to i.LINK (IEEE1394) device and click.
3. Disconnect the cable from the computer then from the i.LINK device.
NOTE: Refer also to the documentation that came with your i.LINK device.
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