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- Page 1 Ditto Tape Drive Installation Ditto Tools Software Installation User’s Guide Easy internal installation demonstrated on your Ditto Tools CD! (see page 13)
- Page 2 Iomega Corporation 1821 West Iomega Way Roy, Utah 84067-9977 © Iomega Corporation 1998 03151100...
- Page 3 Using this Guide Using this Guide Using this Guide Using this Guide Using this Guide You now have a Ditto tape drive that’s going to help you back up and organize all your stuff! Where do you start? It’s easy! All you have to do is install the tape drive and then the software.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents Installing Your Ditto Tape Drive Installing Your External Tape Drive .......... 7 Getting Started ................7 Preparing the Drive ............... 8 Preparing the Computer ............... 8 Connecting the Drive to the Computer ........ - Page 5 Your Ditto Easy 800 Tape Drive ..........51 Inserting and Removing Tapes ........... 51 Tape Capacity and Compatibility ..........51 Reformatting Tapes ..............51 Cleaning Read/Write Head ............52 Solving Problems ..............53 Limited Warranty ..............55 Contacting Iomega ..............57...
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Page 7: Installing Your External Tape Drive
After you have installed the drive, refer to Installing Your Software for further instructions. Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started Unpack the tape drive and accessories. Iomega Backup Software External Power Supply External Tape Drive Parallel Port Cable (actual contents may not match illustration) -
Page 8: Preparing The Drive
Preparing the Drive Preparing the Drive Preparing the Drive Preparing the Drive Preparing the Drive Connect the parallel port cable to the back of the tape drive. Preparing the Computer Preparing the Computer Preparing the Computer Preparing the Computer Preparing the Computer Turn off the power switches on the computer and printer. -
Page 9: Connecting The Drive To The Computer
Disconnect the printer cable from the computer. Printer Computer Parallel Port (printer port) Printer Cable (disconnect) Connecting the Drive to the Computer Connecting the Drive to the Computer Connecting the Drive to the Computer Connecting the Drive to the Computer Connecting the Drive to the Computer Connect the external tape drive to the computer parallel port (connector fits only one way). - Page 10 Connect the printer cable to the tape drive. Reconnect Printer Cable (for pass-through printing) Connect the external power supply to your power source and the tape drive. When the drive is first plugged in, the tape drive activity light flashes and then turns OFF. The power light remains on.
- Page 11 Position the tape drive AT LEAST 10 inches (25 cm) from monitor for best performance. (Note: Do not operate the Ditto Max drive on its side. You can, however, operate the Ditto 2GB, Ditto Easy 3200, orDitto Easy 800 drive on its side.) Good job! Now turn ON the power switches (those turned off in step 2), and WAIT for the...
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Page 13: Watching The Installation Video
Watching the Installation Video Watching the Installation Video Watching the Installation Video Watching the Installation Video You won’t want to miss Iomega’s new internal tape drive installation video! Installing your internal tape drive is now easier than ever! We’ve created an installation video to help you install your internal tape drive quickly and easily. -
Page 14: Installing Your Internal Tape Drive
Unpack the tape drive and accessories onto a table. Caution: Touch a grounded metal object (like a metal cover screw on your computer) to discharge personal static electricity before handling the tape drive. Mounting Screws Tape Drive Tape Cable Iomega Backup Software (Actual contents may not match illustration) -
Page 15: Preparing The Computer
Preparing the Computer Preparing the Computer Preparing the Computer Preparing the Computer Preparing the Computer Remove any CD-ROM disks or floppy disks from the computer’s drives, turn off the power switch, and disconnect the power cord. WARNING: Always disconnect computer electrical power at the power source before beginning any computer hardware change. -
Page 16: What Kind Of Tape Drive Do I Have
Unfold the tape cable and note the stripe on the edge of the cable. 1-Connector End Stripe 2-Connector End What Kind of Tape Drive Do I Have? What Kind of Tape Drive Do I Have? What Kind of Tape Drive Do I Have? What Kind of Tape Drive Do I Have? What Kind of Tape Drive Do I Have? Steps 5 - 9 only apply to you if you purchased a Ditto... -
Page 17: Installing A Ditto Dash Dx Accelerator Card
Installing a Ditto Dash DX Accelerator Card Installing a Ditto Dash DX Accelerator Card Installing a Ditto Dash DX Accelerator Card Installing a Ditto Dash DX Accelerator Card Installing a Ditto Dash DX Accelerator Card If you have a Ditto Max or Ditto Max Professional tape drive, you received an additional piece of hardware—a Ditto Dash DX accelerator card. - Page 18 Connect the tape cable to the accelerator card as shown below. Tape Cable Stripe Accelerator Card Install the accelerator card into the 16-bit expansion slot by pushing firmly on the accelerator edge until it "clicks" into the slot; secure with a screw. Tape Cable 16-Bit Expansion Slot Accelerator Card...
- Page 19 Thread the tape cable through the bay opening where the tape drive will be installed. Ditto Max and Ditto Max Professional drive users should now go directly to step 16, skipping steps 10-15. Ditto Ditto Ditto Easy Easy 3200 If you have a Ditto Easy 800, Ditto Easy 3200, or Ditto 2GB internal tape drive, locate your floppy drive cable and find where it connects to your computer.
- Page 20 Now look at the cable and find the striped edge, making a note of how the stripe on the cable is oriented to the connector. (Is it on the left or right side, top or bottom?) After identifying the striped edge of the floppy drive cable, unplug it from the computer.
- Page 21 Incorrect Incorrect Correct Note: The most common mistake made when installing a tape drive occurs when the cables are connected improperly. To avoid this problem be sure to plug the striped edge into Pin One and plug the cable onto the pins properly. Next connect the floppy cable to the middle connector of the tape cable so that the stripe is on the same side.
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Page 22: Preparing The Tape Drive
For all drives, complete steps 16 - 23. Find a spare power connector inside your computer and place the end near the back of the empty bay. Power Supply Spare Power Connector P P P P P reparing the Tape Drive reparing the Tape Drive reparing the Tape Drive reparing the Tape Drive... -
Page 23: Connecting The Tape Drive
C C C C C onnecting the Tape Drive onnecting the Tape Drive onnecting the Tape Drive onnecting the Tape Drive onnecting the Tape Drive Connect the tape cable to the back of the tape drive as shown below for your tape drive. Ditto Easy 3200 Tape Drive or Ditto 2GB Tape Drive Ditto Max Tape Drive or... - Page 24 Connect the computer power supply cable you found in step 16 to the back of the drive. Ditto Easy 3200 Tape Drive or Ditto 2GB Tape Drive Ditto Max Tape Drive or Ditto Max Professional Tape Drive Power Supply Cable Power Supply Cable If necessary, secure the drive in the drive bay using the screws shipped with your drive.
- Page 25 Good job! Now check all the connections, arrange the cables to fit under the cover, and replace the computer cover. Reconnect the power cord, turn on the power switch, and wait for DOS or Windows to start. Turn to Installing Your Software to begin software installation.
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Page 27: Installing Your Software
Installing Your Software Installing Your Software Installing Your Software Installing Your Software Installing Your Software Instructions for installing the Ditto Tools software are specific for the following operating systems: • Windows 95 • Windows 3.1 or higher • Windows NT 4.0 •... -
Page 28: Using Windows 95
Using Windows 95 System Requirements for Ditto 2GB, Ditto Easy 3200, and Ditto Easy 800 To use Iomega Backup with your Ditto 2GB, Ditto Easy 3200, or Ditto Easy 800 tape drive, your system must meet the following minimum requirements: •... -
Page 29: 1-Step Backup
We highly recommend that you take the time to create these disks and update them as you are prompted. To make the disks manually, follow the instructions below: Select Recovery Disk Creation from the Iomega Backup program group. Insert a blank diskette into drive A; and follow the on-screen instructions. -
Page 30: Flash!File
Flash!File Iomega’s Ditto Max and Flash!File technology lets you use your tapes for more than just back up. Now you can drag and drop files onto a drive letter for your Ditto Max tape drive just like on your hard drive or floppy disk. -
Page 31: Important Compatibility Information
Important Compatibility information Important Compatibility information Important Compatibility information Important Compatibility information Important Compatibility information Printing in Windows 95 With Windows 95, you may experience problems using the pass-through printing feature of your Ditto drive. The cause of this problem is usually the printer’s Status Monitor in the printer manufacturer software. - Page 32 7 A screen may display stating you already have this driver installed. If this screen displays, choose Replace Existing Driver and click Next. 8 Choose the port for the printer (usually this is LPT1) and click Next. 9 Use the name suggested for your printer and select Yes to designate it as the default printer;...
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Page 33: Using Windows 3.1 Or Higher
Higher or Higher Using Windows Using Windows or Higher System Requirements To use Iomega Backup your system must meet the following minimum requirements: • IBM or IBM-compatible with a 486 processor or higher • 8MB or more RAM •... -
Page 34: 1-Step Backup
Step Backup will make a full backup of your hard drive. This procedure may take from thirty minutes to over an hour. For more detailed information about 1-Step Backup, see the on-line help file in Iomega Backup. If you start 1-Step Backup and a message displays stating that the tape drive cannot be found, verify the hardware connections you made when installing the tape drive. -
Page 35: Using Windows Nt 4.0 (Optional)
7 Be sure to reboot your computer after installing the Iomega Backup 97 software. 8 Run The Works in Iomega Backup 97 and let it search for new hardware. If the drive is found, run a test backup. If the drive is not found, you may have no resources available in the system. -
Page 36: Software Installation
If the drive is found, run a test backup. * If the drive is still not found, call Iomega’s technical support at 1-888-4-IOMEGA and select the phone options that lead you to speak to a Ditto product technician. Immediately advise the technician that you are calling to resolve the NT Tools Ditto Dash DX conflict. -
Page 37: Hardware And Software Configuration
Backup and Recovery When using Windows NT and Iomega Backup software to back up your data, you are choosing to safeguard your data from that ultimate disaster–a hard drive failure. This section explains the backup strategy plan that will help you recover lost data in the event your hard drive fails. -
Page 38: Disaster Recovery Instructions
Windows NT without any of the preferences you had set up before. 4 Install Iomega Backup NT as instructed in the Iomega Backup NT Software Installation Guide. 5 Reboot the machine at the end of the installation as instructed. -
Page 39: Using Dos
Using DOS Using DOS Using DOS Using DOS Using DOS System Requirements To use Iomega Backup your system must meet the following minimum requirements: • IBM or IBM-compatible with a 486 processor or higher • 540K or more free RAM •... - Page 40 For detailed information about each setting, please see the individual sections below. If after changing the settings the drive is still not found, refer to the hardware installation section of this guide. Video and Mouse If you wish to change the default settings, set the following options. •...
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Page 41: Before Backing Up
AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS The AUTOEXEC.BAT dialog box provides three options: • Adding the program directory to the path statement • Setting the QBACKUP Environment Variable • Loading the Backup Scheduler TSR Ditto Tools performs best when the following settings are in your CONFIG.SYS file: •... -
Page 43: Using Your Ditto Tape Drive
EPP and 8-Bit Bi-Directional Ports Your parallel port tape drive is compatible with both EPP and 8-bit, bidirectional ports. Iomega recommends EPP whenever possible. Overall Printer Cable Length and Cable Quality Avoid low-quality printer cables and do not exceed an overall cable length (from computer to tape drive to printer) of 3 m (about 10 ft). -
Page 44: Operating Conditions
Operating Conditions Let the drive and any tape minicartridges adjust to operating temperature (from 10 C to 45 C or 50 F to 113 F) before use. Do not operate the drive when condensation is present on the drive or tapes (or humidity is over 80%). -
Page 45: Your Ditto 2Gb Tape Drive
Your Ditto 2GB Tape Drive Your Ditto 2GB Tape Drive Your Ditto 2GB Tape Drive Your Ditto 2GB Tape Drive Your Ditto 2GB Tape Drive Inserting and Removing Tapes Grip and insert your tape minicartridge as illustrated below. Push past the spring resistance of the drive until the minicartridge snaps into place, leaving about 3 cm (about 1 in) still outside the drive. -
Page 46: Cleaning Read/Write Head
Up and Down Read/Write Head Caution: No other maintenance procedures are authorized by Iomega. Attempting to service the drive in any other way will void the warranty. (NEVER touch the read/write head or any other internal part of the drive with your fingers.) QIC-80 cleaning cartridges are NOT compatible... -
Page 47: Your Ditto Max Tape Drive
Your Ditto Max Tape Drive Your Ditto Max Tape Drive Your Ditto Max Tape Drive Your Ditto Max Tape Drive Your Ditto Max Tape Drive Inserting and Removing Tapes Place the tape cartridge in the OmniTray and press the Eject/Load button to close the tray. -
Page 48: Tape Capacity
After approximately every twenty-five hours of operation, Iomega recommends that you clean the read/write head of the Ditto Max drive using the Iomega Ditto Max Cleaning Cartridge. Simply place the cartridge in the OmniTray, close the tray, and let the cleaning cartridge go to work. -
Page 49: Your Ditto Easy 3200 Tape Drive
Tape Capacity and Compatibility When using preformatted tapes with your Ditto Easy 3200 drive, Iomega recommends Travan preformatted tapes. The formatted capacity of Ditto Easy 3200 tapes (Travan TR-3) are about 1.6 GB. Compressing your raw data by a 2:1 ratio (compression ratios depend on data type) allows you to store up to 3.2 GB of data on the tapes. -
Page 50: Reformatting Tapes
Reformatting Tapes Old tapes and tapes that are generating too many errors should be bulk-erased and reformatted using your software format options. Erasing tapes with a commercial-grade bulk eraser is the best way to ensure that your tape is ready for reformatting. Commercial-grade bulk erasers are available at many computer dealers. -
Page 51: Your Ditto Easy 800 Tape Drive
Tape Capacity and Compatibility When using preformatted tapes with your Ditto Easy 800 drive, Iomega recommends Travan preformatted tapes. The formatted capacity of Ditto Easy 800 tapes (Travan TR-3) are about 400 MB. Compressing your raw data by a 2:1 ratio (compression ratios depend on data type) allows you to store up to 800 MB of data on the tapes. -
Page 52: Reformatting Tapes
Reformatting Tapes Old tapes and tapes that are generating too many errors should be bulk-erased and reformatted using your software format options. Erasing tapes with a commercial-grade bulk eraser is the best way to ensure that your tape is ready for reformatting. Commercial-grade bulk erasers are available at many computer dealers. -
Page 53: Solving Problems
Solving Problems Solving Problems Solving Problems Many solutions to common questions and problems are answered in the Iomega FaxBack Service (801) 778-5763 or in the on-line services (refer to Contacting Iomega in this guide). My floppy drive lights are on and I get an FDC (floppy disk controller) failure. - Page 54 I get errors like “Unable to update the tape header” or “Unable to read tape volume table.” Possible Solutions: (a) Iomega preformatted tape minicartridges are recommended. (b) Retension the tape using the retension option in your backup software. (c) There may be a conflict with other adapter cards in the computer.
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Page 55: Limited Warranty
Ditto Easy 800, Ditto Easy 3200 drives, Ditto 2GB, and Ditto Max drives - two (2) years; Iomega or Ditto tape cartridges - two (2) years; The above limited warranty period shall begin on the date of shipment by Iomega to Purchaser or, if Purchaser is an authorized reseller of such Iomega products, from the date of shipment by the reseller to the reseller’s original customer. -
Page 56: Declaration Of Conformity
FCC rules and regulations. Also, changes or modifica- tions 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. -
Page 57: Contacting Iomega
Discover), or, you can call 1-900-4-IOMEGA to put the support cost on your phone bill. Either way, the charge will be reversed if your issue is found by Iomega to be due to a product defect. Iomega’s highly trained technical support associates are ready to take your call Monday through Friday from 6 a.m.