Toshiba M700/M710 User Manual page 96

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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
might be dropped.
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Make sure data transfer has ended or turn off the computer, before you:
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Connecting the i.LINK (IEEE1394) cable
To connect the i.LINK (IEEE1394) cable, follow the steps as detailed
below:
1. Make sure the connectors are properly aligned and plug the i.LINK
(IEEE1394) cable into the computer.
2. Plug the other end of the cable into the device.
Note the following when you use i.LINK:
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You may need to install drivers for your i.LINK devices.
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Not all i.LINK devices have been tested. Therefore, compatibility with all
i.LINK devices cannot be guaranteed.
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Some devices might not support sleep or automatic off functions.
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Do not connect or disconnect an i.LINK device while it is using an
application or when the computer is automatically shutting it down to
save power. Data might be destroyed.
Disconnecting the i.LINK (IEEE1394) cable
To disconnect the i.LINK (IEEE1394) cable, follow the steps as detailed
below:
1. Open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Windows Taskbar.
2. Point to i.LINK (IEEE1394) device and click.
3. Disconnect the cable from the computer then from the i.LINK device.
Refer also to the documentation that came with your i.LINK device.
User's Manual
Connect/disconnect an i.LINK device to/from the computer.
Connect/disconnect an i.LINK device to/from another i.LINK device
that is connected to the computer.
i.LINK (IEEE1394)
connector
Figure 3-28 Connecting the i.LINK (IEEE1394) cable into the computer
Hardware, Utilities and Options
i.LINK (IEEE1394)
port
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