Important Safety Precautions; Using Your Drive; Troubleshooting - Iomega CD-RW Quick Start Manual

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• The Iomega

CD-RW / DVD-ROM drive employs a laser. Removing the cover or attempting to service this device when

it is connected may result in eye damage.

• Avoid direct exposure to the laser beam.

• Use of controls, adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specified

herein may result in hazardous laser radiation exposure.

• The CD-RW / DVD-ROM drive contains no user serviceable parts. Please refer all

servicing to qualified personnel.

• If the Iomega CD-RW / DVD-ROM drive does not operate normally or if there is a marked change in performance,

contact Iomega for additional instructions.

• Do not use cracked DVDs or CDs in the Iomega CD-RW / DVD-ROM drive. Cracked discs can shatter at high speeds

causing drive damage or creating other hazards. Iomega recommends using high-quality discs.

You can use the Iomega CD-RW / DVD-ROM drive to read and write many types of CD discs, as well as to read or play

DVD/CD-ROM discs and audio CDs. You can use the software included with the drive to burn CDs containing your favorite

photos or music files; backup or archive data files onto CDs; or, make copies of your personal discs. See the help files

included with each software application for detailed instructions. Iomega recommends using only high quality discs with

your drive.

NOTE: The software available for use with Iomega CD-RW / DVD-ROM drives may change from time to time. The software

that came with your drive may be updated or different software applications may be available. Visit the Support &

Downloads area on www.iomega.com for the latest information and software downloads.

Drive not recognized on your computer

If your computer does not recognize the CD-RW / DVD-ROM drive, try the following suggestions:

1. Unplug the USB cable and power supply. Check the power supply connectors for any damage (bent or broken pins),

then reconnect all cables. Ensure all connections are secure. Make sure the drive is receiving power.

2. Try restarting the computer.

3. Make sure you are using the USB cable that came with the drive and that it is connected to the drive and your

computer.

4. If you are using a USB 2.0 card, check Device Manager to verify that the card is installed and working properly.

5. Try connecting the drive directly to one of the USB connections on your computer, rather than a USB hub or

keyboard.

6. Try manually assigning a drive letter to the Iomega CD-RW / DVD-ROM drive.

If the problem continues, visit the Support & Downloads area on www.iomega.com for additional troubleshooting help.

CD-creation software does not recognize the Iomega

Iomega recommends using the CD-creation software included with the drive. Other software (third party or included with

the operating system) might not support the Iomega CD-RW / DVD-ROM drive. Visit the software vendor's website for

compatibility information.

You receive error messages when creating CDs

Check the help files included with the software for detailed instructions and troubleshooting information. If you need

additional help, visit the Support & Downloads area on www.iomega.com.