About Peripherals; About Digital Video Captures And Dvgate - Sony VAIO PCG-QR20 User Manual

Getting help

About peripherals

I cannot use DV devices. The message 'DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off' appears
Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected.


If you are using multiple i.LINK


operation. In this case, turn off the power of all connected devices and disconnect unused devices. Check
the connection and then turn on the power again.
You are strongly advised to use only Sony i.LINK


the i.LINK
My PC Card is not working
Make sure the PC Card is compatible with your version of Windows


If you are using two PC Cards, use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable the devices you are not


currently using.
I cannot print
Check that all the cables of the printer are correctly connected.


Check that your printer is correctly configured and that you have up-to-date drivers. If needed, contact


your dealer.

About digital video captures and DVgate

While I am recording images to a digital video device using DVgate, my system displays the message
'Recording to DV device failed. Check the power and cable connections to the DV devices and try the
operation again...'
Close all open applications and restart your computer. Frequent recording of images to a digital video device
while using DVgate sometimes causes this error.
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devices, the combination of the connected devices may cause unstable
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devices.
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cables, as using other brands may cause probems with
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