I.link (ieee1394), I.link (ieee1394) -23, Precautions – Toshiba Qosmio G40 User Manual
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User’s Manual
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Qosmio G40
i.LINK (IEEE1394)
i.LINK, also known as IEEE1394, is used for high-speed data transfer 
between a range of compatible devices such as:
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Digital video cameras
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Hard disk drives
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Magneto Optical drives
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Writable optical disc drives
Precautions
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Make a back-up of your data before transferring it to the computer in 
order to avoid the possibility that the original data will be damaged. 
With regard to this, there is a particular risk that some frames will be 
deleted in the case of digital video transfer - TOSHIBA assumes no 
liability for such loss of data.
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Do not transfer data in areas where static electricity is easily 
generated or in areas subjected to electronic noise - this can result 
in data being destroyed.
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If you are transferring data through an IEEE1394 hub, do not 
connect or disconnect other devices from the hub during the transfer 
operation - there is a likelihood that data will be damaged. In 
addition, you should connect all required devices to the hub before 
you turn on the computer’s power.
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You may not use any copyrighted video or music data copied from a 
video camera except for your personal enjoyment.
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If you connect/disconnect an i.LINK device to/from another i.LINK 
device that is currently exchanging data with the computer, data 
frames may be dropped.
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Make sure data transfer has ended or turn off the computer, before 
you:
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Connect/disconnect an i.LINK device to/from the computer.
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Connect/disconnect an i.LINK device to/from another i.LINK 
device that is connected to the computer.
Please note that i.LINK uses a four-pin connector which does not carry any 
power - therefore, any external device will need its own power supply in 
order to operate.
