Sony VGN-X505ZP - Manual (Page 57)

Connecting an i.LINK optical disc drive
You can connect an i.LINK optical disc drive when the computer is on or off. Connecting the disc drive when the computer is
in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate) may cause the computer to malfunction.
Before you connect an i.LINK optical disc drive
 Remove any other external device that requires power from the i.LINK port.
 The i.LINK port supports transfer rates of up to 400 Mbps; however, the actual transfer rate is the lowest transfer
rate of the external device.
 The i.LINK features available may vary depending on the programs you use. See the help guide that accompanied
your program for more information.
To connect an i.LINK optical disc drive
1. Turn on the computer.
2. Plug the i.LINK ® cable into the i.LINK port on the optical disc drive.
3. Plug the other end of the i.LINK cable into the i.LINK port on your computer. The Found New Hardware
window appears on the lower right corner of your screen.
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