preinstalled with software that enables you to create CDs and play DVD movies. The i.LINK optical disc drive draws power
from the computer through a peripheral cable. This peripheral cable connects to both the i.LINK port and DC OUT jack on
the computer.
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If you use an optional drive when your computer is running on battery power, the battery life will be shorter.
i.LI N K is a trademark of Sony us ed only to des ignate that a produc t c ontains an I E E E 1 3 9 4 c onnec tion. T he i.LI N K c onnec tion may vary, depending on the
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s oftware applic ations , operating s ys tem and c ompatible i.LI N K devic es . A ll produc ts with an i.LI N K c onnec tion may not c ommunic ate with eac h other. Refer
to the doc umentation that c ame with your c ompatible i.LI N K devic e for information on operating c onditions and proper c onnec tion. Before c onnec ting
c ompatible i.LI N K P C peripherals to your s ys tem, s uc h as a C D-RW or hard dis k drive, c onfirm their operating s ys tem c ompatibility and required operating
c onditions .
I f you c onnec t and us e an optional drive when your c omputer is running on battery power, the battery life will be reduc ed.
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optical disc drive to your computer, port replicator, or docking station. This computer is