Sony PCG-FX290 Manual

Using Smart Connect

You can connect your VAIO® notebook to another VAIO computer that has the 
preinstalled Windows Me operating system or the Sony Smart Connect 3.0 
software preinstalled. You may use an i.LINK

*®

 cable (optional) to connect the 

two systems and then use one computer to edit, copy, or delete files on the other 
computer. You can also print from a printer that is attached to either computer. 
Select the STD mode in Smart Connect 3.0 software to connect with another 
computer that has Windows Me preinstalled.

The preinstalled Smart Connect software allows you to use an i.LINK

®

 cable 

(optional) to connect your VAIO notebook to another VAIO computer that also 
has Smart Connect or preinstalled Windows Me. You can then use one computer 
to edit, copy or delete files on the other computer. You can also print from a 
printer attached to either computer.

* i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 

connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, oper-
ating system and i.LINK-compatible devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may 
not communicate with each other.

Please refer to the documentation that came with your i.LINK compatible device for infor-
mation on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting i.LINK compatible 
PC peripherals to your system, such as a CD-RW or Hard Disk Drive, confirm their operating 
system compatibility and required operating conditions.