Connecting A Digital Camera - Sony VAIO VGC-M1 Series Hardware Manual

Hardware Guide
Connecting an i.LINK device
Your VAIO computer includes a 4-pin i.LINK port
such as a digital video camera recorder, or to link up two VAIO computers so you can copy, delete or edit files.
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The i.LINK device will need its own power supply.
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You are strongly advised to use only Sony i.LINK cables, as using other brands may cause problems with the i.LINK devices.
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The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Not
all products with an i.LINK connection may communicate with each other.
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Please refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i.LINK device and software for information on operating
conditions and proper connection.

Connecting a digital camera

To connect a digital camera, proceed as follows:
1 Plug one end of the i.LINK cable (not supplied) into the i.LINK
port of the computer and the other end into the DV out
port on your digital camera. On Sony digital cameras, ports
marked DV out, DV in/out or i.LINK are i.LINK-compatible.
2 Launch the DVgate Plus application (see the Help files
within the software itself for more information).
located on the side of the system unit. Use this port to connect an i.LINK device
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Connecting peripheral devices