Sony PCG-FXA63 User Manual page 95

Disconnecting the i.LINK digital video recorder
You can disconnect the i.LINK digital video recorder when the computer is powered on or off. Disconnecting the DV device
when the computer is in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate) may cause the computer to malfunction.
To disconnect the i.LINK DV recorder when the computer is off
1.
Turn off the computer and the i.LINK DV device.
2.
Unplug the i.LINK cable from the i.LINK / DC In/Out port on the computer.
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