Iomega Zip 250 User manual

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Portable SCSI Drive
Owner’s Manual
•Installation Guide
(Quick Start instructions in blue & bold)
•User’s Guide
(Includes Iomega software information)
•Troubleshooting
•How to Get Help

Table of Contents
Installation Guide
Installation on a Mac or Mac-Compatible ................................... 4
Installation on a PC ..................................................................... 12
User’s Guide
Operating Your Zip®Drive .......................................................... 22
Zip®Tips ........................................................................................ 25
Iomega Software ......................................................................... 26
Using Zip®Disks ............................................................................ 29
Using Zip®Disks Cross-Platform .................................................. 32
Connecting Your Zip®Drive in a SCSI Chain .............................. 33
Troubleshooting
Green activity light does not come on or disk won’t insert .... 35
Zip®drive not recognized (PC and Mac systems) ...................... 35
Computer does not start properly after installing Zip®drive .. 36
Zip®drive is assigned multiple drive letters .............................. 37
You want to use Windows 95/98 DOS mode with Zip®drive ... 37
You want to change the drive letter assigned to Zip®drive .... 38
Zip®drive transfer speed seems slow ......................................... 38
Data transfer problems or drive operation is erratic ............... 39
Mac OS reports that a PC-formatted Zip®disk is unreadable .. 39
Disk automatically ejected when inserted into the drive ........ 39
Extension Conflicts (Mac users only).......................................... 40
How to Get Help
Iomega’s One-Stop Web Solution .............................................. 44
Automated Voice Technical Support ......................................... 44
Automated FAX-back Help ......................................................... 45
One-On-One Iomega Technical Support ................................... 45
Product Return or Repair ............................................................ 46
Warranty Information ................................................................. 46
Product Information ................................................................... 46
International Support Numbers ................................................. 46

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Welcome to Zip®Drive!
Here’s how to get started using your new drive and software:
Install your Zip®drive and Iomega®software using the instructions
in the Installation Guide section for your system (pages 4-10 for
Mac; pages 12-21 for PC).
Check the User’s Guide for information on using your Zip®drive
and Iomega software (pages 22-34).
Insert a Zip®disk and start using your new Zip drive to:
Expand your computer storage – 250MB at a time… Move your work to
different locations and computers… Back up your hard disk quickly and
easily… Create a multimedia library… Store large scanned or
downloaded files… Organize large amounts of information… Take work
home or on the road… Design and demo multimedia presentations…
Use one disk per account, project, or client… Password protect sensitive
information… Archive old files and e-mail messages… Share large files
with co-workers, clients, friends, and service bureaus… Keep financial
and business records safe and secure… Collect stuff from on-line services
without filling up your hard drive… Store and run all your games… Save
absolutely anything you don’t want to throw away…

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Mac Installation
Mac Installation Guide
This section shows how to install the SCSI model of the Zip®drive on
a Mac or Mac-compatible computer. If you encounter any problems
while installing your Zip drive, refer to Troubleshooting on page 35.
Check your SCSI connection.
Your Zip drive meets SCSI-1 specifications and is designed to connect
to a standard 25 pin SCSI connection (which is available built-in on
most Macs and identified by the SCSI symbol oio). If your Mac does
not have a built-in SCSI connector, you will need a special adapter to
connect your Zip drive.
Built-in
SCSI Connector
SCSI Symbol
Computer Back
CAUTION Iomega internal testing indicates that the Zip drive works
when connected to the end of a Fast SCSI-2 or Ultra SCSI chain using a
high quality cable. However, the drive does not meet SCSI-2 or Ultra
SCSI specifications and may not work correctly in these configurations.
Data integrity could possibly be affected. M
If you choose to connect to a Fast SCSI-2 or Ultra SCSI chain rather
than a Mac standard SCSI connection, make sure the Zip drive is
always connected at the end of the chain. The Zip drive does not
operate at Fast SCSI or Ultra SCSI speeds but should not slow the
performance of other devices if it is connected at the end of the chain.
M50 Pin SCSI Connection: See Cables and Converters ... on page
7 for information on the cable or converter you will need to use. M
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Mac Installation
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Unpack your Zip®drive and accessories.
Zip 250 Drive
IomegaWare™ CD
External Power
Supply
Data Cable
Owner's Manual
250MB* Zip Disk (Blank)
*250MB capacity where 1MB = 1 million bytes. The capacity reported by your
operating system may vary.
MNOTE: For maximum performance and reliability, use only
Genuine 250MB Zip
®
disks. You can also use Genuine 100MB Zip
®
disks (see page 24.) M
Shut down your Mac and turn OFF power to
the computer and all connected devices.
CAUTION Always turn off power to the computer and all devices
connected to it (such as printers or drives) before beginning any
computer hardware change. M

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Mac Installation
PC Installation
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Connect the end of the data cable marked
"zip" to the Zip®connector on the back of your
drive. (If the connector does not go on easily, try
turning it over. Tighten all connector screws.)
Zip Connector
Connect the other end of the cable to the SCSI
connection on your Mac.
PowerBook Users: You need a special PowerBook cable
(which you may already have) or an HDI–SCSI adapter to connect
the Zip drive to a PowerBook. If you do not already have a
PowerBook SCSI cable, you can purchase a PowerBook adapter
by calling 1-800-MY-STUFF.

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Mac Installation
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OPTIONAL: You can connect your Zip®drive in
a SCSI chain. (You may need an additional SCSI
cable to connect another SCSI drive to the Zip drive.)
MIMPORTANT! When connecting the Zip drive with other SCSI
drives, check Connecting Your Zip Drive in a SCSI Chain on
pages 33-34 to make sure the SCSI ID and termination on your Zip
drive are set correctly. M
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Cables and Converters for Different SCSI Connections
25 Pin D-Sub Connector
The SCSI Zip drive uses this connector. This
connector works directly with the Zip SCSI
data cable or any standard 25 pin SCSI cable.
If you need an extra Zip SCSI data cable, you
can purchase it by calling 1-800-MY-STUFF or
contacting www.iomega.com.
50 Pin High Density Connector
Iomega Jaz®drives and Jaz®Jet®SCSI adapters
use this connector. Use a 50 HD to 25 D-Sub
SCSI cable to connect your Zip drive to this
connector. You can purchase this cable by
calling 1-800-MY-STUFF or contacting the
Iomega web site at www.iomega.com.
50 Pin Centronix Connector
Some older SCSI drives use this connector.
To connect your Zip drive to this connector,
use a 25 D-Sub Female to 50 Centronix Male
cable converter with a Zip data cable. If you
need this converter, call 1-800-MY-STUFF or
contact www.iomega.com and purchase a
Zip 25-50 pin cable converter.
(See Caution on page 4.)

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Mac Installation
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Connect the power supply. (The power cord fits in
the groove on the side of the Zip®drive.)
WARNING Use only an Iomega Zip
®
250 power supply. Other power
supplies may damage your Zip drive. M
MUniversal Power Supply: The lightweight universal power
supply included with your Zip drive can be used worldwide. It works
at any voltage from 100 to 240 volts – all you need is the
appropriate plug adapter to connect to the outlets in the country
where you are using it. (Plug adapters are available at most
electronics shops worldwide.) M
MHow to turn the Zip drive on: The button on the front of the
Zip drive works as a disk eject button (PC systems) and a power
button. With the power supply connected, you can turn power on by
pressing the button, or you can insert a Zip disk and the drive will
turn on automatically. The green power light in the center of the
button shines when power to the drive is on.
Power / Eject Button
with Green Activity Light
(shines when power is ON;
flashes when drive is transferring data,
or when a disk is inserted or ejected)
When you want to power down your Zip drive, first eject any disk
from the drive, then push the button to power down the drive. See
page 23 for additional information on Zip power management. M

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Mac Installation
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Start your Mac and insert the IomegaWare™CD.
MNo CD-ROM drive? If you want to install your Zip
®
drive on a
computer that does not have a CD-ROM drive, you can download
Iomega software from the Internet. Refer to “How to Install
Without a CD-ROM Drive” on page 10 for additional information. M
Double click the Iomega Installer icon.
Follow the onscreen instructions to install the Iomega software. If
you encounter any problems, refer to Troubleshooting on page 35.
Congratulations! When the software installation
is complete, your Zip®drive will be ready to use.
Use your Zip®drive just like any other drive on your
system. Your Zip disk will appear as an icon on your Mac Desktop.
You can store and copy files to and from the Zip disk using the same
methods you use for your Mac hard disk or floppy disks. For more
information on using your Zip drive and Iomega software, refer to
the User's Guide section in this manual starting on page 22 or to the
electronic documentation installed on your Mac hard disk inside the
IomegaWare folder.

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Mac Installation
How to Install Without a CD-ROM Drive
If you need to install or use your Zip®drive on a computer that does
not have a CD-ROM drive, you can download Iomega software from
the Internet.
Download Software from the Iomega Web Site
Contact Iomega’s web site for the latest version of Iomega software. All
components of the IomegaWare™software package can be downloaded.
1. Contact the Iomega Web site at http://www.iomega.com.
2. Click on Software Download to find the Iomega software
package for your system.