About i.LINK Compatibility
Your VAIO
computer may be equipped with a 4-pin and/or a 6-pin i.LINK
port, depending on the system configuration
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purchased. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to a connected i.LINK device. A 6-pin i.LINK port can supply power (10V
to 12V) to a connected i.LINK device, if the device is equipped with a 6-pin connector.
To view the hardware configuration for your computer, see the online specifications sheet.
The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts.
For PCV-W series models only
Your PCV-W series computer has two 4-pin i.LINK ports available to connect your digital devices. The 4-pin i.LINK ports do
not supply power to a connected i.LINK device.
i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The i.LINK
connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. All products
with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.
Please refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i.LINK device for information on operating conditions and
proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive,
confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.
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