I.link (Ieee1394) Devices; Precautions - Toshiba Portege M100 User Manual

i.LINK (IEEE1394) devices

i.LINK (IEEE1394) is used for high-speed data transfer for 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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MO drives
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CD-RW drives
i.LINK uses a four-pin connector, which does not carry electric current.
External devices will need their own power supply.

Precautions

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Make a back-up of your data before transferring it to the computer.
There is a possibility that the original data will be damaged. 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. Data can be
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 data transfer. There
is a likelihood that data will be damaged. Connect all 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 iLINK device to/from another iLINK
device that is currently exchanging data with the computer, data
frames might be dropped.
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Make sure data transfer has ended or turn off the computer, before
you:
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Portégé M100
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.
Optional Devices
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