Iomega ZIP drive 100 User manual

USB drive

User’s Guide

• Getting Started

• Operating Your Zip®Drive

• Zip®Tips

• Iomega Software

• Using Zip®Disks

• Troubleshooting

• How to Get Help

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Table of Contents

Getting Started

Installing Iomega Software .......................................................... 4

How To Install Without a CD-ROM drive..................................... 8

Using Your Drive

Operating your Zip®USB drive ................................................... 10

Zip®Tips ........................................................................................ 13

Iomega Software ......................................................................... 14

Using Zip®Disks ............................................................................ 16

Using Zip®Disks Cross-platform.................................................. 19

Troubleshooting

Zip®USB drive is not assigned a drive letter ............................. 20

Green power light does not come on ....................................... 20

Zip®drive performance seems slow ........................................... 21

How to Get Help

Iomega’s One-Stop Web Solution .............................................. 22

Automated Voice Technical Support ......................................... 22

Automated FAX-back Help ......................................................... 23

One-On-One Iomega Technical Support ................................... 23

Product Return or Repair ............................................................ 24

Warranty Information ................................................................. 24

Product Information ................................................................... 24

International Support Numbers ................................................. 24

Welcome to Zip® Drive!

Here’s how to get started using your new drive and software:

Install the Iomega software and your Zip®drive using the Quick

Install instructions or see pages 4 through 8.

Check the User’s Guide section, starting on page 9 for

information on using your Zip®drive and Iomega software.

Insert a Zip®disk and start using your new Zip®drive to:

Expand your computer storage – 100MB at a time… Move your work to

different locations and computers… Back up your hard disk quickly and

easily… Create a multimedia library… Store large scanned or

downloaded files… Organize large amounts of information… Take work

home or on the road… Design and demo multimedia presentations…

Use one disk per account, project, or client… Password protect sensitive

information… Archive old files and e-mail messages… Share large files

with co-workers, clients, friends, and service bureaus… Keep financial

and business records safe and secure… Collect stuff from on-line services

without filling up your hard drive… Store and run all your games… Save

absolutely anything you don’t want to throw away.

Getting Started

The Zip®USB drive is designed for use on:

• Apple®iMac®

• Pentium 100 or higher running Windows 98 with a USB connection

Unpack the Zip®USB drive and accessories.

Quick

Install

• Installation Guide

• Troubleshooting

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User's Guide

• Installation Guide

• Troubleshooting

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100 MB

USB Drive

Zip®USB Drive

IomegaWare™CD

Universal Power Supply

USB Data Cable

Quick Install

and User's Guide

MNOTE:A 100MB Zip

disk is not included and will need to be

purchased in order to use your Zip drive. For maximum reliability, use

only Genuine 100MB Zip

disks. M

Install the Iomega Software.

M IMPORTANT! Installing the Iomega software package 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. Note that a CD-ROM drive is

required to install the Iomega software. M

Getting Started

If you are installing to an iMac:

a. Insert the IomegaWareTM software CD into the CD-ROM drive.

b. Double click the Installer icon in the IomegaWare

window (icon shown at right).

(If you can’t see the IomegaWare window, double click the CD

icon on your iMac desktop.)

c. Follow the instructions on the screen.

MiMac Users: Make sure the CD is pushed all the way down on the

CD-ROM spindle. M

If you are installing to a PC computer:

a. Close all open applications.

b. Place the IomegaWare CD into the CD-ROM drive.

The Iomega setup program should start automatically.

If it does not, follow these steps:

c. Double click the CD drive letter (usually D: or E:).

d. Double click Setup.exe (icon shown at right).

e. Follow the screen instructions to install the software.

f. During installation, some files may be updated, therefore, your

system may need to be restarted. If this is the case, setup will

automatically reboot when you click OK.

Getting Started

Connect the power supply to your Zip®drive

and then plug it into an outlet.

The lightweight universal power supply included with your Zip drive

can be used worldwide. It works with voltages from 100 to 240 volts.

You may need a plug adapter for the outlets in a specific area. (Plug

adapters are available at most electronics shops worldwide.) Ensure the

green power light on the front of the Zip drive comes on after you have

connected the power supply cable.

Connect the Zip®USB cable to the Zip drive.

Use the USB data cable that came with the Zip drive to connect the

drive to your computer. Look closely at the cable ends for correct

orientation when connecting.

CAUTION Do not use USB extension cables with your Zip USB

drive. Data loss may result. M

Getting Started

Connect the Zip®USB drive to the USB port.

Look for “USB” or the USB symbol (shown at right),

which ususally identifies the USB connection.

If you need help finding the USB connection on your computer, refer

to the User’s Guide for your computer or USB adapter card.

MFor the best performance,connect the Zip drive the to USB port on

the side or back of the computer. You can use either USB port. M

If you encounter problems installing or using the Zip®USB drive, refer

to the Troubleshooting section, starting on page 20.

Insert a Zip®disk into the Zip®drive.

iMac users: When you insert a Zip disk, a Zip disk icon will appear

on your iMac Desktop.

PC users: You will see the Zip drive icon in My Computer or Windows

Explorer. Double click on the Zip drive icon to access your Zip disk.

Congratulations!

For information on operating your new USB Zip drive and

Iomega software, refer to Using Your Drive on pages 10

through 19 of this Owner’s Manual.

Getting Started

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 Iomega software from

the Internet.

Download Software from the Iomega Web Site

Contact Iomega’s web site for the latest version of Iomega software. All

components of the IomegaWare™software package can be downloaded.

1. Contact the Iomega Web site at http://www.iomega.com.

2. Click on Software Download to find the Iomega software for

your system.

Create Install Floppy Diskettes (for PC only)

If you have access to a computer that has a CD-ROM drive, you can

create floppy diskettes for installing the necessary driver software:

1. Insert a blank floppy diskette into the computer’s floppy drive.

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

3. Open My Computer or Windows Explorer, right click on the

icon for the IomegaWare CD, and select Explore from the

shortcut menu.

4. Double click on the Diskette icon and follow

the screen instructions.

5. To install software drivers for your Zip drive, run

setup.exe from the install diskette you have created.

MNOTE: The floppy install diskette can only be used on a PC. The

install diskette includes only the driver software required to provide

access to the Zip drive, not the complete Iomega software package.

You can download all components of the software package from

Iomega’s web site. M

Using Your Drive

• Operating Your Zip®Drive

• Zip®Tips

• IomegaWareTM Software

• Using Zip®Disks

• Using Zip®Disks Cross-platform

Using Your Drive

Operating Your Zip®Drive

M IMPORTANT! A 100MB* Zip disk is not included in the package and

will need to be purchased in order to use the Zip drive. M

To use the Zip drive, insert a 100MB* Zip disk, then select the Zip

drive letter or disk icon on your computer. Store and copy files to and

from the Zip drive using the same methods you use for other drives on

your system. (If you need instructions on how to copy files, refer to the

help files for your operating system.)

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

system may vary.

Green Power Light

(Shines when power is connected to the Zip drive)

Amber Activity Light

(Flashes when drive is transferring data or when inserting or ejecting a disk)

Disk Eject Button**

** The disk eject button will not eject a Zip disk that is mounted on the Mac

Desktop. Use the standard procedures described on page 11 to eject the disk.

Inserting Zip®Disks

IMPORTANT!

Insert Gently!

Disk shown

fully inserted

When you insert a Zip disk, the amber activity light on the Zip drive

will flash momentarily then go out. (If the light continues to blink

slowly, push the disk eject button to eject the Zip disk, then reinsert it.)

CAUTION Never put anything into your Zip

drive except 100MB Zip®disks with this symbol:

Using disks that do not have this symbol may

cause damage to your drive or loss of data. M

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