About i.link compatibility – Sony PCV-RS510 User Manual
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About i.LINK Compatibility
Your VAIO
®
computer may be equipped with a 4-pin and/or a 6-pin i.LINK
®
port, depending on the system configuration
purchased. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to a connected i.LINK device. A 6-pin i.LINK port can supply power (10V
to 12V) to a connected i.LINK device, if the device is equipped with a 6-pin connector.
See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at
details about your computer's hardware configuration.
The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts.
For PCV-V and PCV-W series models
Your PCV-V / PCV-W series computers have one 4-pin i.LINK port available to connect your digital devices. A 4-pin i.LINK
port cannot supply power to a connected i.LINK device.
i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The i.LINK
connection may vary, depending on the software programs, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. All products
with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.
Refer to the documentation supplied with your compatible i.LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper
connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their
operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.
Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE 1394) device
1.
Use the
symbol to locate the i.LINK port on your compatible i.LINK device and on your computer. Plug the i.LINK
cable connector into this port.
2.
Plug the other end of the cable into the corresponding 4- or 6-pin i.LINK port on your computer.
See the instructions supplied with your i.LINK device for more information on installation and use.
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