Removing fire wire cable from camera?

It doesn't state anywhere in my instructions how to remove the cable from my camera. I didn't push the cable into the cable adapter before plugging it in, and it is unsteady on the mount now. How can I fix this? I notice two slits right next to the plug, but I don't know how to use them to allow the cable to be released.

Hello Sofia,
If the camera that you write about is iSight, the clearest instructions you will find for it are in the User's Guide (instructions) that came in the box with your iSight. If you cannot understand those instructions, ask a friend, family member, or the retailer who sold you your iSight for help. This will be
b much
easier for you in person than trying to read any restatement of the instructions from the User's Guide.
If you cannot find your iSight User's Guide, you can download it here.
If you need still more help, there is more information about iSight and Firewire in the iSight Tips and FAQ.
If the Sight: Firewire connectivity frequently asked questions (FAQ) do not help you, look in Apple's iSight Support Page. In addition to iSight: Common troubleshooting tips linked there, there are several additional items about Firewire there.

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Bob, there is a brief description of the options on this page:
http://thelightroomlab.com/2009/06/firewire-connectors-a-profusion-of-plugs/
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Hi
my list
Cable
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FireWire - Sure not using the accompany USB-Cable but bought a 4-pin to 6-pin FW one ?
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I admit I have never heard of IEEE 1396 before you posted it here.
However a quick googling came up with quite some hits.
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