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Peerless Drive System
User's Manual
Copyright © 2001
Iomega Corporation
Iomega, the stylized "i" logo, Peerless, and the Peerless brand block are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Iomega Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries. Apple, Macintosh, FireWire, and Mac are registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., in
the United States and/or other countries. Certain other product names, brand names, and company names may be trademarks or designations of
their respective owners.
Version 1.0.6—04/30/01
Getting Started
This section helps you become familiar with the contents of the Iomega Peerless drive system package. It
lists some simple installation and setup steps that will help you get started with the new Iomega Peerless drive
system you just purchased.
The Peerless base station and disks are sold in a variety of packages. The contents described below
NOTE:
®
assumes you purchased a base, interface module, and disk Peerless package for either a USB or FireWire
connection.
1. Unpack the Iomega Peerless drive system and accessories.

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  • Page 1 Iomega Corporation Iomega, the stylized "i" logo, Peerless, and the Peerless brand block are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Iomega Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Page 2 Set up the Iomega Peerless drive system and connect it to the computer. 4. Read the following sections for useful how-to tips for the Peerless base station and disks.
  • Page 3 Installing IomegaWare software installs the drivers and tools needed on your computer to support your Iomega drives, including the Peerless drive system. Data loss may occur if the Peerless drive system is used without IomegaWare software. Individual installation instructions are given for your operating system: Macintosh or Windows.
  • Page 4 Using IomegaWare Software You can use IomegaWare software to format and protect your Peerless disks. For users with Windows 98, IomegaWare also includes a drive letter manager feature that makes it easy to change the drive letter...
  • Page 5 1. Set the Peerless base (2) into the interface module (1). When these two components are connected, they are called the base station. 2. Insert the disk (3) into the top of the base (1).
  • Page 6 (Even though the Peerless drive system is plug-and-play, shutting down your computer the first time you connect the drive system makes it easier for the computer to recognize the drive when you restart.)
  • Page 7 USB ports usually come in pairs (sometimes four or more ports may be located together). You can use any built-in USB port. top of page 3. Connect the other end of the Peerless USB cable to the Peerless interface module.
  • Page 8 Use the USB cable that came with the Peerless drive system to connect the drive system to your computer. Look closely at the cable ends for correct orientation when connecting. CAUTION! Do not use any USB cables but the cables provided from Iomega. Data loss may result.
  • Page 9 Windows PC Users: You will see the Peerless icon in My Computer or Windows Explorer. Mac OS Users: When you insert a Peerless disk, a Peerless icon will appear on your Mac Desktop. If the appropriate icon does not appear, refer to the section...
  • Page 10 FireWire Devices sections in this User's Manual for important power information to prevent potential system or device damage. The FireWire cable, attached to the Peerless drive module, can be connected to the computer while the computer is running. 6-pin FireWire Port...
  • Page 11 If you need help finding the FireWire connection on your computer, refer to the User's Manual for your computer or FireWire adapter card. For the best performance, connect the Peerless FireWire cable directly to your computer. You can use any FireWire port. See the FireWire Guidelines for important information.
  • Page 12 Peerless disk into the FireWire Peerless base station. Windows PC Users: You will see the Peerless icon in My Computer or Windows Explorer. Mac OS Users: When you insert a Peerless disk, a Peerless icon will appear on your Mac Desktop.
  • Page 13 Connecting Your FireWire Peerless Drive System to a 4-pin FireWire Connector 1. Your FireWire Peerless Drive System does not include a 4-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable. To obtain a 4- pin to 6-pin FireWire cable, contact your local computer retailer.
  • Page 14 FireWire port. The drive system can be connected while the computer is on. See the FireWire Guidelines for important information. top of page 4. Connect the 6-pin end of the FireWire cable to the back of your Peerless interface module.
  • Page 15 5. Connect the power supply to the Peerless interface module and then plug it into an outlet. Mac 8.6 through 9.X, Windows 98 second edition, Windows Me, and Windows 2000—After initial installation, the drive system can be connected or disconnected while the computer is on. To prevent any data loss, eject the disk before disconnecting the interface cable or power cable from the interface module.
  • Page 16 Windows PC Users: You will see the Peerless icon in My Computer or Windows Explorer. Mac OS Users: When you insert a Peerless disk, a Peerless icon will appear on your Mac Desktop. If the appropriate icon does not appear, refer to the section Troubleshooting for FireWire Drive Systems or see the Iomega Web Support Site at www.iomega.com/support.

  • Page 17: Usb Guidelines

    Windows software. System Requirements: Windows Macintosh Your system must meet the minimum requirements below to support the USB Peerless Drive System. Windows PC Users: ® Pentium 100 or higher with built-in USB controller (some USB controllers or motherboards may not...
  • Page 18 USB devices. You can... You can use your USB Peerless Drive System on either of the following: a Mac with built-in USB running Mac OS 8.6 through 9.X or a PC with built-in USB running Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000.
  • Page 19 IomegaWare software, then restart Windows. Install Windows Me or Windows 2000 according to the instructions included with the Windows Me or Windows 2000 package. Install the IomegaWare software included with your Iomega drive system after the Windows Me or Windows 2000 installation is complete. See Installing IomegaWare Software for instructions.
  • Page 20 System. You can... You can use your FireWire Peerless Drive System with either a Macintosh running Mac OS 8.6 through 9.X or a Windows PC running Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Me, or Windows 2000. You can connect or disconnect your FireWire Peerless Drive System while the computer is on. To prevent any data loss, eject the disk before disconnecting the interface cable or power cable from the interface module.
  • Page 21 LCD will display "0 KB/s". If you can't read from or copy to the Peerless disk or it does not mount properly on your desktop after it is inserted, eject it from the base station and insert it again. See Ejecting Peerless Disks below.
  • Page 22 Mac OS systems—Select the Peerless icon and use Put Away from the File menu, or drag the Peerless icon to the Trash icon. The disk eject button will not eject a Peerless disk that is mounted on the Mac desktop.
  • Page 23 It is not necessary to remove the Peerless disk from the base station when you shut down your computer as long as it remains completely inserted. If the Peerless disk is ejected from the base station when you shut down your computer, remove it and store it in its case.
  • Page 24 Ejecting a Disk in Case of Power Loss The Peerless drive system must be powered on for normal disk removal. To eject a disk during a power failure: 1. Disconnect the power cable and interface cable from the interface module.
  • Page 25 Minimizing Power Consumption (Drive Sleep) The Peerless drive system uses an Advanced Power Management feature which minimizes power consumption when the Peerless disk is not being accessed. The Peerless disk automatically spins up again when accessed, causing the drive status light to flash.
  • Page 26 FAT 32 file format constraints. If you have a file that is 4 GB or larger, try using a compression utility to make the file smaller. If you can compress it to less than 4 GB, you will be able to copy it to the Peerless disk.
  • Page 27 If the Iomega disk is write-protected with a forgotten password, the data to another disk, and reformat the original disk for reuse. If the Iomega disk is read/write-protected, the data cannot be recovered and the disk must be reformatted in order to be used again.
  • Page 28 Windows PC Users 1. Insert the disk you want to format into your Peerless base station. 2. Right mouse click on the Peerless icon in My Computer or Windows Explorer. 3. Select Format from the drive shortcut menu. 4. Choose the format type: 5.
  • Page 29 Mac OS and Windows PC systems use different disk formats. If you use your Peerless disks on both Mac and PC systems, here are some important points you need to know: Formatting a disk erases all data on the disk. Do not format any disk that contains information you...

  • Page 30: General Troubleshooting

    Never force a disk into or out of the base station. Always make sure the outside of a Peerless disk is free of dust and debris before inserting it into the base station. Use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth if you need to clean the outside of the disk.
  • Page 31 You must have administrator privileges for your local computer in order to change drive letters under Windows 2000. 1. Select Control Panels, Administrator Tools, Computer Management, then Disk Management. 2. Right click the icon for your Iomega drive and select Change Drive Letter and Path from the shortcut menu. 3. Click the Edit button.
  • Page 32 You Cannot Get a Large File to Copy to the Peerless Disk. PC Users Only—An individual file that is 4 GB or larger cannot be copied to a Peerless disk due to FAT 32 file format constraints. If you have a file that is 4 GB or larger, try using a compression utility to make the file smaller.
  • Page 33 A Peerless icon will only appear on your desktop if you insert a Peerless disk into the Peerless base NOTE: station. 1. If you did not reboot your computer after installing the Iomega software, do so now. 2. Check all connections.
  • Page 34 If you reconnect to a different USB port, you may have to manually reassign the drive letter. If the problem continues, there may be a driver conflict on your system. Please contact the Iomega web site (www.iomega.com) or call our Automated FaxBack help for additional troubleshooting information.
  • Page 35 Right click on the icon for the Iomega USB drive and select Change Drive Letter & Path from the shortcut menu. c. Click the Edit button. d. Click on Assign a drive letter and select the letter you want to use for your Iomega USB drive system. top of page Iomega USB Drive System Performance Seems Slow.

  • Page 36: Drive System

    USB specification may cause system lockups or possible data loss when used with your Iomega USB drive system. If you are not sure that a USB device complies with the latest USB specification, contact the manufacturer of the device.
  • Page 37 User's Manual for information. 8. If the Iomega Peerless icon does not appear after the Iomega FireWire drive system is connected, it may be because there are other bus-powered devices connected and there is not enough available power for the Iomega FireWire drive system.
  • Page 38 Your Iomega Peerless Drive System Stops Responding (Locks up), or Information Gets Lost or Corrupted While You Are Saving or Copying Files. PC Users The problem is probably due to a FireWire controller chip or other FireWire device on your computer system that is not SBP-2 compliant.
  • Page 39 FireWire specification may cause system lockups or possible data loss when used with your Iomega FireWire Peerless Drive System. If you are not sure that a FireWire device complies with the latest FireWire specification, contact the manufacturer of the device.