Imation SuperDisk Installation Manual

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Page 3 Trademarks Imation, the Imation logo, SuperDisk and the SuperDisk logo are trademarks of Imation Corporation. iMac, Macintosh, and the Mac OS logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Copyright ©1998 Imation Corporation. All rights reserved. ©Imation August 1998...
Page 4 Preface Intended Use This guide shows how to install and use the Imation SuperDisk USB Drive on an Apple Macintosh™ computer. Limited Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF REMEDIES: Imation warrants that this product is free from defects in material and manufacture at the time of purchase. If any such defect appears within twelve (12) months from the date of purchase, Imation’s entire liability is either a) repair, or b) replacement of the product, or c)
Page 5 1. Use of controls or adjustment of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. 2. The drive is designed to be incorporated within the Imation external enclosure. It is not designed to be used without an enclosure.
Page 6 This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference- Causing Equipment Regulations. Avis Pour Le Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. ©Imation August 1998...
Page 7 This is to serve as official notification to our European Partners that the following product fully complies with the European CE requirements specified in the EMC directive 89/336/EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC. Model: SuperDisk USB Drive™ for Macintosh Sincerely, Stuart Adcock Technical Director, Data Storage Products ©Imation August 1998...
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. PRE-INSTALLATION CHECK..............1-1 2. INSTALLATION..................2-1 3. OPERATING THE SUPERDISK DRIVE..........3-1 4. MAINTENANCE..................4-1 5. TROUBLESHOOTING................5-1 6. SPECIFICATIONS..................6-1 ©Imation August 1998...
Page 9: Pre-Installation Check
Mac OS 8.1 (or higher) installation CD-ROM • 1 Macintosh format SuperDisk diskette 2. To use this SuperDisk drive you need an iMac or other Macintosh with all of the following: • Mac OS 8.1 (or higher) with USB system extensions •...
Page 10 1. iMac SuperDisk Overview 3. To make sure you get the highest performance from your SuperDisk drive: • Always place your SuperDisk drive on a flat level surface when in use. • Always use horizontally. • Never remove a diskette from your SuperDisk drive while the activity indicator (green LED) is lit or blinking.
Page 11: Installation
Use of controls or adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specified herein, may result in eye damage. If your SuperDisk drive does not work, never remove the case. Covers shall be removed by authorized service personnel only. Installation Procedure 1.
Page 12 3. Click on the CD icon and wait for the CD window to open. 4. Double-click on the SuperDisk Installer icon in the CD window, then follow the instructions on the screen. This copies the drivers and extensions to the appropriate place in the system folder.
Page 13 5. Plug the power cord (round end) into the rear of the drive and plug the other end of the power cord into the power outlet. 6. Plug the USB cable into one of the available USB ports on the computer. 7. Insert the SuperDisk diskette provided with this drive into the SuperDisk drive. ©Imation August 1998...
Page 14: Troubleshooting
2. Installation 8. Once the diskette is in place, the SuperDisk diskette icon will display on your desktop. Installation is complete. You are ready to use your Imation SuperDisk drive. If you experience problems, refer to the Troubleshooting section (page 5-1), check the Readme file provided on the CD-ROM or contact Imation Technical Support.
Page 15: Operating The Superdisk Drive
3. Operating the SuperDisk Drive 3. Operating the SuperDisk Drive Once you insert a SuperDisk or HD diskette into your drive, the diskette icon on your desktop operates just like your hard disk icon. You can drag-and-drop files to the diskette icon to move or copy files or folders.
Page 16 General Usage Information The drive uses the latest USB technology and is fully hot-pluggable to the iMac or other USB-enabled Macintosh. You do not need to turn off or reboot the computer to attach and use the SuperDisk Drive. ©Imation August 1998...
Page 17 3. Operating the SuperDisk Drive Suggested Usage High-capacity, floppy-compatible: uses both Macintosh and PC format SuperDisk (120 MB) and standard 3.5" 2HD diskettes. • Store data and organize those big files with 85 times the capacity of conventional diskettes. •...
Page 18: Maintenance
4. Maintenance 4. Maintenance It is recommended that the SuperDisk Drive be cleaned after every 40 hours of operation. The Imation LS120 SuperDisk Head Cleaning Kit is available through your retailer or on the Imation Internet store (in the US only): www.imation.com CAUTION Use only Imation’s LS-120 SuperDisk Head Cleaning Kit.
Page 19: Troubleshooting
5. Troubleshooting If no desktop icon displays after you insert a diskette in the drive, complete the following checks: • Make sure you have a diskette in the SuperDisk drive. • Make sure all cables are securely connected. • Make sure the computer and drive have power.
Page 20 (credit card only) for phone consultations and solutions to installation and operator problems. This charge is waived if the identified problem is under warranty coverage. There is no charge for “Where to buy” or general SuperDisk product information. Please see our free support offerings on the Internet, E-mail, and Fax Back.
Page 21: Specifications
Temperature Range (use in a non-condensing atmosphere) Operating 40° to 104° F 5° to 40° C Non-operating -22° to 140° F -30° to 60° C Operating Position: Horizontal Only Transfer Rate: up to 25 MB per minute with a SuperDisk diskette ©Imation August 1998...
Page 22 PC format 720 KB IBM format 3.5" 2DD diskettes √ NOTE Do not erase (reformat) SuperDisk diskettes to a DOS format using Mac OS PC Exchange 2.2 or earlier. These versions will not correctly format a DOS (PC) SuperDisk diskette.