Iomega ZIP 100 User Manual
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Page 1: Usb Drive
USB drive User’s Guide • Getting Started ® • Operating Your Zip Drive ® • Zip Tips • Iomega Software ® • Using Zip Disks • Troubleshooting • How to Get Help http://www.iomega.com... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Green power light does not come on ........20 ® 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 ............ - Page 3 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...
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Page 4: Getting Started
Genuine 100MB Zip disks. Install the Iomega Software. 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. - Page 5 If you are installing to a PC computer: Close all open applications. Place the IomegaWare CD into the CD-ROM drive. The Iomega setup program should start automatically. If it does not, follow these steps: Double click the CD drive letter (usually D: or E:).
- Page 6 ® 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.
- Page 7 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.
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Page 8: How To Install Without A Cd-Rom Drive
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. -
Page 9: Using Your Drive
Using Your Drive ® • Operating Your Zip Drive • Zip ® Tips • IomegaWare Software ® • Using Zip Disks ® • Using Zip Disks Cross-platform... -
Page 10: Operating Your Zip
® Operating Your Zip Drive IMPORTANT! A 100MB* Zip disk is not included in the package and will need to be purchased in order to use the Zip drive. To use the Zip drive, insert a 100MB* Zip disk, then select the Zip drive letter or disk icon on your computer. - Page 11 File menu, or drag the disk icon to the Trash icon. Windows 98 systems – Push the disk eject button or use the Iomega software eject command. Remove the Zip disk from the drive when your Zip drive is not in use.
- Page 12 Zip disk automatically spins up again when accessed. You can use the Iomega Tools program included in your software package or the Iomega Drive Options Control Panel to change the ™...
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Page 13: Zip Tips
® Tips Here are a few tips you’ll want to keep in mind to care for your Zip drive and disks! Always make sure the power supply is connected to the drive before inserting a Zip disk. CAUTION If a disk is inserted without the power supply connected, and power is then applied, it could damage the drive. -
Page 14: Iomega Software
® designed to help you take advantage of all the features of your Zip drive. You can use Iomega software to format, copy, and protect your Zip disks, back up your hard drive, set options for your Zip drive, and more. The IomegaWare software package includes:... - Page 15 ® shortcut menus (just right mouse click any Zip drive icon, then choose the tool you want to use). The Iomega Tools are available for Windows 98 and Mac OS. For information on how to use Iomega software: After the software is installed (see the instructions on page 5), you can find information on using Iomega software by checking the help files.
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Page 16: Using Zip Disks
Zip USB drive. This section describes some of the things you can do with Zip disks. The help files contained in your Iomega software package include additional information on using Zip disks. *100MB capacity where 1MB = 1 million bytes. The capacity reported by your operating system may vary. - Page 17 ® Formatting Zip Disks Zip disks are available preformatted for Macintosh or IBM-compatible PCs. This section includes brief instructions for formatting Zip disks. CAUTION Formatting a disk erases all data on the disk. Do not format any disk that contains information you want to keep! Formatting Zip ®...
- Page 18 Zip disk, use the Make Nonremovable tool in your Iomega software package to make the Zip disk appear as a fixed disk to the system. After the software installation is complete, use Make Removable to restore disk to removability.
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Page 19: Using Zip Disks Cross-Platform
• You can change a Mac-formatted disk to a PC-formatted disk by using the Iomega Tools Format utility on a PC to erase the disk. (Observe the CAUTION... -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
Automated FAX-back help for additional troubleshooting information. Green power light does not come on. (a) Make sure you are using the Iomega Zip universal power supply that came with your drive. Ensure that it is connected to the Zip drive as shown in the Installation Guide, starting on page 4. -
Page 21: Zip Drive Performance Seems Slow
® drive performance seems slow. Other USB devices connected at the same time as the Zip USB drive can affect the Zip USB drive’s performance, especially digital cameras or scanners that are processing large amounts of data. If you are using a hub to connect several devices to your computer, disconnect the other devices and connect the device directly to either of the computer’s USB ports. -
Page 22: How To Get Help
24 hours a day! Locate Iomega manuals – You can access an electronic copy of the manual for any Iomega product in PDF format. All you need to view and print the PDF file you select is the Acrobat Reader. If you don’t already have the Acrobat Reader installed on your system, you can download it from Adobe’s Web site:... -
Page 23: Automated Fax-Back Help
One-on-One technical support for help. Before calling Iomega for technical support, turn on your computer and call from a phone at or near your computer. You may be asked to type commands at the keyboard or relay information about the system. -
Page 24: Product Return Or Repair
If you choose to contact Technical Support, you will not be charged the standard support fee for the call if your Iomega product is still under warranty and is determined to be defective. -
Page 25: Regulatory Information
WARNING Changes or modifications to the electronics or enclosure of this product must be expressly approved by Iomega; otherwise, the user’s authority to operate the equipment may be voided by the FCC. Canadian Verification This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference- Causing Equipment Regulations (ICES-003, Class B). - Page 26 Notes...
- Page 32 Copyright © 1998 Iomega Corporation. Iomega, Zip, the stylized “i” logo, the 1-step icon and the swirl and hand graphics are registered trademarks of, IomegaWare, Recordit, the Zip 100 brand block and the eye graphic are trademarks of, Iomega Corporation.