Iomega Peerless User manual

Peerless Drive System
User's Manual
Copyright © 2001
Iomega Corporation
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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.
NOTE: The Peerless base station and disks are sold in a variety of packages. The contents described below
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.

lQuick Start Guide
lSolutions CD
lPeerless Interface Module
lPeerless Base
lPeerless Disk
lPower Cable
lFireWire Cable or USB Cable
2. Install IomegaWare™software before connecting the Peerless drive system to the computer. Trust us;
you will avoid a few frustrating installation problems if you follow our advice here.
3. 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.

lUsing Your Peerless Drive tells you how to insert and eject Peerless disks, what to do in case of
power loss, and how the drive sleep mode functions.
lUsing Peerless Disks gives you detailed instructions about IomegaWare: how to format and
read/write protect disks. It also discusses how to back up information onto your Peerless disk.
lTips goes over the do's and dont's for the Peerless base station and disks.
Installing IomegaWare™Software
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. In addition, instructions for locating the IomegaWare software's help information are
outlined below.
Installing IomegaWare Software on a Mac®
1. Start your Mac and wait for the Mac OS desktop to finish loading.
2. Insert the Solutions CD into the CD-ROM drive on your Mac.
NOTE: If the CD-ROM has a spindle, make sure the CD is pushed all the way down.
3. Double click the Start icon in the Solutions CD window. Select a language, then select IomegaWare
Software from the Solutions CD menu, then select Click to Install to start the software installation. (If
you can't see the Solutions CD window, double click the CD icon on your Mac desktop.)
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software.
5. Shut down your computer at the end of the software installation.
6. Connect your Peerless drive system.

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Installing IomegaWare Software on a PC
1. Start your PC and wait for Windows®to finish loading.
NOTE: If Windows is already running, close all applications before proceeding.
2. Insert the Solutions CD into the CD-ROM drive on your PC. The Solutions CD menu should open
automatically when you insert the CD. If it does not, double click the CD icon in My Computer, then
double click the Start icon.
NOTE: If the CD-ROM has a spindle, make sure the CD is pushed all the way down.
3. Select a language, select IomegaWare Software from the Solutions CD menu, then select Click to
Install to start the software installation.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software.
5. Shut down your computer at the end of the software installation.
6. Connect your Peerless drive system.
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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
assigned to your Peerless drive system and other removable drives on your system.

After the software is installed, you can find information on using IomegaWare software in the help files
available on your system.
lMac OS Users: You can access IomegaWare help by following these instructions: Open the Tools
application program and click the Help button. You can also find help manuals inside the IomegaWare
folder and inside the Iomega Application folders on the disk you selected for installation, usually the
Mac hard disk.
lWindows PC Users: IomegaWare software includes complete help information in HTML format. You
can access IomegaWare help by following these instructions:
1. Right click on the Peerless icon in My Computer or Windows Explorer.
2. Select Properties.
3. Click the tab for Iomega.
4. Click the Help button.
Connecting Your Peerless Drive System
Follow the steps below to set up your Peerless drive system. Then choose either the USB or FireWire
to finish
connecting the drive system to your computer.
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).

3. Choose the type of drive you purchased to continue:
lI purchased a USB Peerless drive system.
lI purchased a FireWire Peerless drive system.
Connecting Your USB Peerless Drive System
Follow the steps below to connect the USB Peerless Drive System to your computer.
1. If you have not already installed the IomegaWare software, install it now
and shut down your computer.
(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.)
2. Connect the Peerless USB cable to the USB port on your computer.

Look for "USB" or the USB symbol* (shown above), which usually identifies the USB connection.
If you cannot locate the USB connection on your computer, refer to the documentation for your
computer.
For the best performance, connect the Peerless drive system to a built-in USB port on the computer.
USB ports usually come in pairs (sometimes four or more ports may be located together). You can use
any built-in USB port.
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3. Connect the other end of the Peerless USB cable to the Peerless interface module.

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.
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4. Connect the power supply to the Peerless interface module and then plug it into an outlet.

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5. Restart your computer.
6. Be sure you have inserted a Peerless disk into the USB 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.
If the appropriate icon does not appear, refer to the section Troubleshooting for USB Drives or see the
Iomega Web Support Site at www.iomega.com/support.
Congratulations!
lFor information on operating your new Peerless drive system, refer to Using Your Peerless Drive.
lFor general information and tips about USB devices, refer to the USB Guidelines section.
lIf you encounter problems installing or using the Peerless drive system, refer to the Troubleshooting
section.

Connecting Your FireWire®Peerless Drive System
To connect your FireWire Peerless Drive System, first determine your type of FireWire connection (either 6-
pin or 4-pin). Then use the instructions for either Connecting Your Peerless Drive System to a 6-pin FireWire
Connector or Connecting Your Peerless Drive System to a 4-pin FireWire Connector as appropriate.
Determining Your Type of FireWire Connection
There are two types of FireWire connectors. Most desktop computers have 6-pin FireWire connectors and
most laptop computers have 4-pin FireWire connectors (iLink®). Some desktops have both. The 6-pin
connection is the preferred connection. Computers that have 6-pin devices can supply power to some
devices. Determine the type of connector that is on your computer. Click on the picture of your connector to
continue to the next step.
CAUTION! If you are connecting multiple FireWire devices, read the FireWire Guidelines and
Troubleshooting
for 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
4-pin FireWire iLink Port
Connecting Your Peerless Drive System to a 6-pin FireWire Connector
1. If you have not already installed the IomegaWare™software, install it now and shut down your
computer. (Even though the Peerless drive system is plug-and-play, shutting down your computer the
first time you connect the drive makes it easier for the computer to recognize the drive system when
you restart.)

2. Connect the FireWire cable to a FireWire port on your computer.
Look for "1394," the FireWire logo, or the Sony®i.Link logo, which usually identifies the FireWire
connection. 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.
Mac®8.6 through 9.X, Windows®98 second edition, Windows Me, and Windows 2000—
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.
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3. Connect the other end of the FireWire cable to the Peerless interface module.

NOTE to Windows 98 SE Users
4. Restart your computer.
5. Be sure you have inserted a 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.
If Then
If the first time you connect the FireWire Peerless
Drive System to the computer you see the Insert
Disk dialog box, "Please insert the disk labeled
Windows 98 Second Edition CD-ROM"
do not insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM disk.
Insert the Solutions CD that came with the
FireWire Peerless Drive System. Click OK.
This message will only appear the first time
you connect the FireWire Peerless Drive
System. Proceed to the next step.
If the disk labeled "Windows 98 Second Edition
CD-ROM is in your CD drive when you connect the
computer to the FireWire Peerless Drive System,
you will see the Version conflict dialog box that
says "File being copied is older than the file on your
system. Do you want to keep the current file?"
Always click Yes for all messages. (More than
one dialog box will appear.) These messages
will only appear the first time you connect the
FireWire Peerless Drive System. Proceed to
the next step.

If the appropriate icon does not appear, first try connecting the power supply to the interface module
and an electrical outlet; your FireWire port may not be able to supply the necessary power. If the
appropriate icon still does not appear, refer to the section Troubleshooting for FireWire Drive Systems
or see the Iomega Web Support Site at www.iomega.com/support.
6. Read the FireWire Guidelines in this manual for important information on FireWire compatibility.
If you encounter problems installing or using your FireWire Peerless Drive System, refer to the
Troubleshooting section.
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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.
4-pin cable end
2. If you have not already installed the IomegaWare™software, install it now and shut down your
computer. (Even though the Peerless drive system is plug-and-
play, shutting down your system the first
time you connect the drive system makes it easier for the computer to recognize the drive when you
restart.)
3. Connect the 4-pin end of the FireWire cable to a 4-pin FireWire port on your computer.

Look for "1394," the FireWire logo, or the Sony i.Link logo, which usually identifies the FireWire
connection. 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
either FireWire port. The drive system can be connected while the computer is on. See the FireWire
Guidelines for important information.
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4. Connect the 6-pin end of the FireWire cable to the back of your Peerless interface module.

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.

NOTE to Windows 98 SE Users
6. Restart your computer.
7. Be sure you have inserted a 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.
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.
8. Read the FireWire Guidelines in this manual for important information on FireWire compatibility.
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Congratulations!
lFor information on operating your new Peerless drive system, refer to Using Your Peerless Drive.
lIf you encounter problems installing or using the Peerless drive system, refer to the Troubleshooting
section.
Peerless Drive System Guidelines
If Then
If the first time you connect the Peerless FireWire
drive to the computer you see the Insert Disk
dialog box, "Please insert the disk labeled Windows
98 Second Edition CD-ROM"
do not insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM disk.
Insert the Solutions CD that came with the
FireWire Peerless Drive System. Click OK.
This message will only appear the first time
you connect the FireWire Peerless Drive
System. Proceed to the next step.
If the disk labeled "Windows 98 Second Edition
CD-ROM is in your CD drive when you connect the
computer to the FireWire Peerless Drive System,
you will see the Version conflict dialog box that
says "File being copied is older than the file on your
system. Do you want to keep the current file?"
Always click Yes for all messages. (More than
one dialog box will appear.) These messages
will only appear the first time you connect the
FireWire Peerless Drive System. Proceed to
the next step.

Which Peerless package did you purchase?
lI purchased a USB Peerless drive system.
lI purchased a FireWire Peerless drive system.
USB Guidelines
You can use this section to verify that you have the necessary system requirements to support the USB
Peerless Drive System and to familiarize yourself with the do's and dont's for USB devices. In addition, you
can follow the steps outlined below for upgrading Windows software.
System Requirements: Windows or Macintosh
Your system must meet the minimum requirements below to support the USB Peerless Drive System.
Windows PC Users:
lPentium®100 or higher with built-in USB controller (some USB controllers or motherboards may not
support all types of USB devices)
lMicrosoft®Windows 98/2000/Me
lRecommended RAM requirements for your operating system (see your OS manual for details)
l4X CD-ROM drive (for software installation)
l10MB hard drive space recommended, software suite applications will require additional hard drive
space
lMicrosoft Internet Explorer 4.01 or higher or Netscape®Navigator®4.5 or higher (to view user’s
manual)
Mac®OS Users:
lApple iMac™or Power Macintosh®computer with built-in USB connection
lMac OS 8.6 through 9.X (check with Iomega for latest operating system support)
l2X CD-ROM drive (for software installation)
l10MB hard drive space recommended, software suite applications will require additional hard drive
space
lMicrosoft Internet Explorer 4.01 or higher or Netscape Navigator 4.5 or higher (to view user’s manual)
USB Guidelines

Follow these guidelines to ensure optimal and reliable performance of your Iomega Peerless USB drive
system and other USB devices.
You can...
lYou 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. (Some USB controllers or motherboards may not support all types of USB devices.)
lYou can connect or disconnect your USB device while your computer is on if you are using a Mac or
running Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000. (To prevent any data loss, eject the disk
disconnecting the interface cable or power cable from the interface module.)
NOTE:
PC users must stop the USB Peerless Drive System first. Mac users should select the Peerless
icon and use the Put Away command or drag the disk onto the trash icon.
l
You can optimize your USB Peerless Drive System's performance by disconnecting other USB devices
when using your USB Peerless Drive System. The performance of all USB devices decreases as
additional USB devices are connected.
lYou can ensure maximum performance by connecting your USB Peerless Drive System directly to one
of the USB connections on your computer instead of to a USB hub or keyboard.
lYou can avoid some system lockups by waiting at least 30 seconds after connecting or disconnecting
any USB device. (This allows the system to re-enumerate the USB bus.) Do not connect, disconnect or
use any other USB device during this time.
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Do not...
lDo not connect or disconnect any USB device while the USB Peerless Drive System is transferring
information—data loss will result! Do not disconnect your USB Peerless Drive System while a
Peerless disk is inserted. To prevent any data loss, eject the disk before disconnecting the interface
cable or power cable from the interface module.
NOTE: If the blue status/activity light is blinking, the USB Peerless Drive System is transferring
information. Wait to connect or disconnect any other USB device until the activity light stops blinking.
lDo not use any USB cable with your Peerless drive system other than Iomega cables. Never use USB
extension cables with your USB Peerless Drive System—data loss may result.

lDo not connect more than two USB devices to a single computer. (More than two USB devices will
significantly reduce performance rate.)
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Upgrading Windows Software
Upgrading Windows 98
If a previous version of IomegaWare software is installed on your system, we recommend removing it before
installing Windows Me or Windows 2000. Use Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel, uninstall all the
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.
FireWire®Guidelines
You can use this section to verify that you have the necessary system requirements to support the FireWire
Peerless Drive System and to familiarize yourself with the do's and dont's for FireWire devices.
System Requirements: Windows or Macintosh
Your system must meet the minimum requirements below to support the FireWire Peerless Drive System.
PC Users:
lPentium®100 or higher with an SBP-2 compliant 1394 controller(tt)
lMicrosoft®Windows 98SE/2000/Me
lRecommended RAM requirements for your operating system (see your OS manual for details)
l4X CD-ROM drive (for software installation)
l10MB hard drive space recommended, software suite applications will require additional hard drive
space
lMicrosoft Internet Explorer 4.01 or higher or Netscape®Navigator®4.5 or higher (to view user’s
manual)
Mac®OS Users:

lAny Macintosh®computer with built-in FireWire controller
lMac OS 8.6 through 9.X (check with Iomega for latest operating system support)
l2X CD-ROM drive (for software installation)
l10MB hard drive space recommended, software suite applications will require additional hard drive
space
lMicrosoft Internet Explorer 4.01 or higher or Netscape Navigator 4.5 or higher (to view user’s manual)
FireWire Guidelines
FireWire is an interface designed to make it easy to connect high speed devices, such as digital camcorders,
audio recorders, Peerless drive systems, and other devices to your computer.
Follow these guidelines to ensure optimal and reliable performance of your FireWire Peerless Drive
System.
You can...
l
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.
lYou 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.
NOTE: PC users must stop the FireWire Peerless Drive System first. Mac users should select the
Peerless icon and use the Put Away command or drag the disk onto the trash icon.
lYou can ensure maximum performance by connecting the FireWire Peerless Drive System directly to
your computer instead of other FireWire devices.
lYou can use the FireWire Peerless Drive System with SBP-2
compliant controllers. The drive system is
designed to work on SBP-2 compliant controllers as a bus-powered device. Contact the manufacturer
of your computer if you do not know the type of FireWire controller in your system.
Do not...
lDo not connect or disconnect your FireWire Peerless Drive System while it is transferring information—
data loss will result!. Do not disconnect your FireWire Peerless Drive System or unplug power to the
base station while a disk is inserted. To prevent any data loss
, eject the disk before disconnecting the
interface cable or power cable from the interface module.
NOTE: If the blue status/activity light is blinking, the FireWire Peerless Drive System is transferring
information. Wait to connect or disconnect any other FireWire devices until the activity light stops