Iomega ZIP 250 Drive User manual

Getting Started

IMPORTANT! Before installing or using your Zip® 250 drive,

read and follow the USB guidelines to ensure reliable

performance of your USB devices.

Here's how to get started using your Zip®250 drive:

1. Unpack the Zip®250 drive and accessories.

Quick Install Guide and USB Guidelines*

USB cable

IomegaWare™ Software and User's Manual

CDs

Universal Power Cable

Zip®250 Drive

*Printed USB Guidelines are included in the U.S. packaging only.

NOTE: For maximum reliability, use only

genuine Zip®250MB or 100MB* disks.

2. Install the IomegaWare software.

IMPORTANT! Installing IomegaWare software

installs the drivers needed on your computer to

support the Zip®USB drive. If the necessary

drivers are not installed, the Zip USB drive may

not be recognized or may not work correctly.

3. Connect your Zip 250 drive.

*250MB or 100MB where 1MB =1 million bytes. The capacity reported by your

operating system may vary.

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Instructions for Mac OS Users

Instructions for Windows PC Users

Using IomegaWare Software

How to Install without a CD-ROM Drive

Installing IomegaWare™

Software

Installing IomegaWare software installs the drivers and tools

needed on your computer to support your Iomega drives,

including the Zip®250 drive. The IomegaWare installer also

installs any additional Iomega software applications included

on your IomegaWare CD. After the software is installed, you

can access the Iomega applications installed on your system

through the IomegaWare Desktop folder or icon.

Instructions for Mac OS Users

1. Start your Mac and wait for the Mac OS Desktop to

finish loading.

2. Insert the IomegaWare CD into the CD-ROM drive on

your Mac.

NOTE: Make sure the CD is pushed all the way down

on the CD-ROM spindle.

3. Double click the Installer icon in the IomegaWare

window.

If you can't see the IomegaWare window, double click

the CD icon on your Mac desktop.

4. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the

software.

5. Connect your Zip 250 drive.

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Instructions for Windows PC Users

1. Start your PC and wait for Windows to finish loading.

NOTE: If Windows is already running, close all

applications before proceeding.

2. Insert the IomegaWare CD into the computer's CD-

ROM drive.

3. If the Iomega software setup program does not start

automatically, follow these steps:

1. Open My Computer or Windows Explorer.

2. Double click the CD drive letter (usually D:, E:,

or F:).

3. Double click Setup.

4. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the

software.

5. Connect your Zip 250 drive.

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Using IomegaWare Software

IomegaWare software provides easy access to the tools and

applications Iomega has designed to help you take

advantage of all the features of your Zip®drive. You can use

IomegaWare software to format, copy, and protect your Zip

disks, set options for your Zip drive, and more. After the

software is installed, you can find information on using

IomegaWare software in the help files available on your

system.

Mac OS Users

Open the Tools application program and click the Help

button. You can also find help manuals inside the

IomegaWare folder and inside the Iomega Application

folders on the disk you selected for installation (usually the

Mac hard disk).

Windows PC Users

Double click the IomegaWare icon on your Desktop (or click

Start, then select Programs, the Iomega folder, and

IomegaWare). To find help for any Iomega software

application, click its Help icon in the Applications section of

IomegaWare. If you need troubleshooting information,

choose the Get Help section in IomegaWare.

How to Install Without a CD-ROM Drive

If you need to install or use your Zip®drive on a computer

that does not have a CD-ROM drive, you can download

IomegaWare software from the Internet. You can also

download any current Iomega software applications you wish

to use.

1. Contact the Iomega Web site at www.iomega.com.

2. Click on Software Download to find the Iomega

software for your system.

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Connecting Your Zip®250 Drive

to PCMCIA

You can connect your Zip®250 drive to your PC laptop using

a Zip PCMCIA adapter card. If the package you purchased

did not include a Zip PCMCIA adapter card, you can

purchase one through your computer dealer or order it

directly from Iomega's web site: http://www.iomega.com.

1. If you have not already installed IomegaWare™

software, install it now.

2. Connect the Zip®PCMCIA cable to the Zip 250 drive

arrow side up.

The cable connector fits only one way. Look at the

connection carefully and avoid bending any pins as

you connect it to the drive.

NOTE: Do not connect a USB cable and a PCMCIA

adapter to the Zip®250 drive at the same time. The

USB will not work.

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3. Locate the PCMCIA slots and open the slot cover.

Most laptops have slots for two PCMCIA cards. The

Zip®PCMCIA card will work in either slot. If you are

unsure connecting PCMCIA, refer to your laptop

documentation.

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4. Slide the PCMCIA card into the slot on the laptop.

The eject button on the Zip®drive will flash green

when the PCMCIA card is inserted.

IMPORTANT! Do not force the PCMCIA card into the

slot; the connector fits only one way. If the slot

orientation on your laptop is different than illustrated

refer to the documentation for your laptop.

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IMPORTANT! If you are connecting

more than one Iomega PCMCIA

device you will need to connect a

power supply.

a. Check to see if your laptop supports using a

power supply for PCMCIA drives. If so, connect

the Zip®power supply to the drive and the other

end to an outlet or power strip.

b. The lightweight universal power supply included

with your Zip®drive works with voltages from

100 to 240 volts.

c. The green power light (eject button) on the front

of the Zip®drive flashes momentarily after you

have connected the power supply cable.

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5. Insert a 250MB Zip®disk into the Zip drive.

Push the Zip®disk all the way in to the Zip drive until it

locks into place.

The green light (eject button for PCs) will flash

momentarily.

When you insert a Zip®disk, a Zip disk icon will

appear on your Mac Desktop. Drag the Zip disk icon to

the trash to eject the disk.

Congratulations!

lFor information on operating your new Zip®250 drive,

refer to Using Your Zip Drive.

lSee Using IomegaWare Software for information on

the software that came with your drive.

lIf you encounter problems installing or using the Zip®

250 drive, refer to the Troubleshooting section.

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USB Guidelines

Special Notes for Windows 95 and NT 4.0 Users

Upgrading from Windows 95 to Windows 98

USB Guidelines

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an interface designed to make

it easy to connect mice, keyboards, joysticks, printers, and

other devices to your computer. Because of its ease of use,

USB has recently become a means for connecting high

speed storage devices, such as the Zip®250 drive.

Follow these guidelines to ensure optimal and reliable

performance of your Zip®USB drive and other USB

devices.

You can...

You can use your Zip®USB drive on either a Mac with

built-in USB or a Windows PC with built-in USB running

Windows 95, 98, or NT 4.0. (Some USB controllers or

motherboards may not support all types of USB

devices.) If you are using Windows 95 or NT 4.0, see

Special Notes for Windows 95 and NT 4.0 Users.

Mac, Windows 95 and 98 users — You can connect or

disconnect your Zip®USB drive while the computer is

on.

CAUTION! Windows NT 4.0 users — Always turn off

the computer to connect or disconnect the Zip®250

drive.

You can optimize your Zip®USB drive's performance by

disconnecting other USB devices when using your Zip

drive. The performance of all USB devices decreases

as additional USB devices are connected.

You can ensure maximum performance by connecting

your Zip®USB drive directly to your computer instead of

a hub or iMac keyboard.

You can improve the reliability of your Zip®USB drive

by unplugging and reconnecting the power supply after

a system crash or hang.

You can avoid some system lockups by waiting at least

30 seconds after connecting or disconnecting any USB

device. (This allows the system to re-enumerate the

USB bus.) Do not connect, disconnect or use any other

USB device during this time.

Do not...

Do not connect or disconnect any USB device while the

Zip®USB drive is transferring information — data loss

will result!

NOTE: If the activity light is on, the Zip®drive is

transferring information. Wait to connect or disconnect

any USB device until the activity light goes out and

stays out.

Do not use any USB cable with your Zip®USB drive

other than the cable that came with the drive. Never use

USB extension cables with your Zip USB drive — data

loss may result.

Do not disconnect your Zip®USB drive or unplug power

to the Zip®USB drive while a Zip disk is inserted.

Do not connect more than two Zip®USB drives to a

single computer.

If you are running Windows NT 4.0, do NOT connect or

disconnect the Zip drive while the computer is on.

System lockups or data loss may result.

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Special Notes for Windows 95 and NT 4.0

Users

Iomega software enables you to use Iomega USB

devices on computers with a built-in USB connection

running Windows 95 or NT 4.0. (Some USB controllers

or motherboards may not support all types of USB

devices.)

Install Iomega software before you connect your Zip®

250 drive.

You can only connect two Iomega USB devices.

USB hubs are not supported on systems running

Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0.

IMPORTANT If you are running Windows 95 or NT 4.0,

once the Iomega software is installed, only Iomega

devices are supported on the USB connections.

Windows NT 4.0 users — To prevent system lockups or

data loss, do NOT connect or disconnect the Zip®drive

while the computer is on.

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Upgrading from Windows 95 to Windows

Upgrade to Windows 98 first, then insert the IomegaWare™CD

and reinstall IomegaWare software. See Installing IomegaWare

Software for instructions.

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