IBM Internal ZIP Drive User Manual page 21

Note: If a Zip disk is not inserted in the drive, the Protect option will not
be available.
Repeat these steps to remove read-protection or write-protection.
Reducing power consumption when using Zip disks
The Zip drive has an automatic sleep mode. This capability reduces power
consumption and prolongs the life of Zip disks. After 15 minutes of inactivity,
the Zip drive motor turns off, and the disk stops spinning. The Zip drive
motor automatically resumes operation when it is accessed.
Zip disk emergency-eject
Attention: Before using the emergency disk-eject hole, you must turn off your
computer and all attached devices and unplug all cables from the computer
and all attached devices.
If you must remove a Zip disk from the drive during a power failure, do the
following:
1. Remove the computer cover using the instructions in "Step 1. Removing
the computer cover" on page 1-2.
2. Remove the IDE and power cables from the drive.
3. Push a straightened paper clip into the emergency disk-eject hole 1 ,
which is located above the power connector on the rear of the drive, as
shown.
Do not forcibly remove the Zip disk from the drive. If the disk does not eject
immediately, try the emergency disk-eject procedure again.
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