Iomega Peerless User manual

Peerless Drive System
User's Manual
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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.)