Iomega ZIP 250 Drive User manual

Getting Started
IMPORTANT! Before installing or using your Zip® 250 drive,
read and follow the USB guidelines to ensure reliable
performance of your USB devices.
Here's how to get started using your Zip®250 drive:
1. Unpack the Zip®250 drive and accessories.
Quick Install Guide and USB Guidelines*
USB cable
IomegaWare™ Software and User's Manual
CDs
Universal Power Cable
Zip®250 Drive
*Printed USB Guidelines are included in the U.S. packaging only.
NOTE: For maximum reliability, use only
genuine Zip®250MB or 100MB* disks.
2. Install the IomegaWare software.
IMPORTANT! Installing IomegaWare software
installs the drivers needed on your computer to

support the Zip®USB drive. If the necessary
drivers are not installed, the Zip USB drive may
not be recognized or may not work correctly.
3. Connect your Zip 250 drive.
*250MB or 100MB where 1MB =1 million bytes. The capacity reported by your
operating system may vary.
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Copyright © 1999
Iomega Corporation
All rights reserved

Instructions for Mac OS Users
Instructions for Windows PC Users
Using IomegaWare Software
How to Install without a CD-ROM Drive
Installing IomegaWare™
Software
Installing IomegaWare software installs the drivers and tools
needed on your computer to support your Iomega drives,
including the Zip®250 drive. The IomegaWare installer also
installs any additional Iomega software applications included
on your IomegaWare CD. After the software is installed, you
can access the Iomega applications installed on your system
through the IomegaWare Desktop folder or icon.
Instructions for Mac OS Users
1. Start your Mac and wait for the Mac OS Desktop to
finish loading.
2. Insert the IomegaWare CD into the CD-ROM drive on
your Mac.
NOTE: Make sure the CD is pushed all the way down
on the CD-ROM spindle.
3. Double click the Installer icon in the IomegaWare
window.
If you can't see the IomegaWare window, double click
the CD icon on your Mac desktop.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the
software.
5. Connect your Zip 250 drive.
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Instructions for Windows PC Users
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 IomegaWare CD into the computer's CD-
ROM drive.
3. If the Iomega software setup program does not start
automatically, follow these steps:
1. Open My Computer or Windows Explorer.
2. Double click the CD drive letter (usually D:, E:,
or F:).
3. Double click Setup.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the
software.
5. Connect your Zip 250 drive.
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Using IomegaWare Software
IomegaWare software provides easy access to the tools and
applications Iomega has designed to help you take
advantage of all the features of your Zip®drive. You can use
IomegaWare software to format, copy, and protect your Zip
disks, set options for your Zip drive, and more. After the
software is installed, you can find information on using
IomegaWare software in the help files available on your
system.
Mac OS Users
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).
Windows PC Users

Double click the IomegaWare icon on your Desktop (or click
Start, then select Programs, the Iomega folder, and
IomegaWare). To find help for any Iomega software
application, click its Help icon in the Applications section of
IomegaWare. If you need troubleshooting information,
choose the Get Help section in IomegaWare.
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
IomegaWare software from the Internet. You can also
download any current Iomega software applications you wish
to use.
1. Contact the Iomega Web site at www.iomega.com.
2. Click on Software Download to find the Iomega
software for your system.
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Iomega Corporation
All rights reserved

Connecting Your Zip®250 Drive
to PCMCIA
You can connect your Zip®250 drive to your PC laptop using
a Zip PCMCIA adapter card. If the package you purchased
did not include a Zip PCMCIA adapter card, you can
purchase one through your computer dealer or order it
directly from Iomega's web site: http://www.iomega.com.
1. If you have not already installed IomegaWare™
software, install it now.
2. Connect the Zip®PCMCIA cable to the Zip 250 drive
arrow side up.
The cable connector fits only one way. Look at the
connection carefully and avoid bending any pins as
you connect it to the drive.
NOTE: Do not connect a USB cable and a PCMCIA
adapter to the Zip®250 drive at the same time. The
USB will not work.
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3. Locate the PCMCIA slots and open the slot cover.
Most laptops have slots for two PCMCIA cards. The
Zip®PCMCIA card will work in either slot. If you are
unsure connecting PCMCIA, refer to your laptop
documentation.

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4. Slide the PCMCIA card into the slot on the laptop.
The eject button on the Zip®drive will flash green
when the PCMCIA card is inserted.
IMPORTANT! Do not force the PCMCIA card into the
slot; the connector fits only one way. If the slot
orientation on your laptop is different than illustrated
refer to the documentation for your laptop.
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IMPORTANT! If you are connecting
more than one Iomega PCMCIA
device you will need to connect a
power supply.
a. Check to see if your laptop supports using a
power supply for PCMCIA drives. If so, connect
the Zip®power supply to the drive and the other
end to an outlet or power strip.
b. The lightweight universal power supply included
with your Zip®drive works with voltages from
100 to 240 volts.
c. The green power light (eject button) on the front
of the Zip®drive flashes momentarily after you
have connected the power supply cable.

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5. Insert a 250MB Zip®disk into the Zip drive.
Push the Zip®disk all the way in to the Zip drive until it
locks into place.
The green light (eject button for PCs) will flash
momentarily.
When you insert a Zip®disk, a Zip disk icon will
appear on your Mac Desktop. Drag the Zip disk icon to
the trash to eject the disk.
Congratulations!
lFor information on operating your new Zip®250 drive,
refer to Using Your Zip Drive.
lSee Using IomegaWare Software for information on
the software that came with your drive.
lIf you encounter problems installing or using the Zip®
250 drive, refer to the Troubleshooting section.
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Copyright © 1999
Iomega Corporation
All rights reserved

USB Guidelines
Special Notes for Windows 95 and NT 4.0 Users
Upgrading from Windows 95 to Windows 98
USB Guidelines
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an interface designed to make
it easy to connect mice, keyboards, joysticks, printers, and
other devices to your computer. Because of its ease of use,
USB has recently become a means for connecting high
speed storage devices, such as the Zip®250 drive.
Follow these guidelines to ensure optimal and reliable
performance of your Zip®USB drive and other USB
devices.
You can...
You can use your Zip®USB drive on either a Mac with
built-in USB or a Windows PC with built-in USB running
Windows 95, 98, or NT 4.0. (Some USB controllers or
motherboards may not support all types of USB
devices.) If you are using Windows 95 or NT 4.0, see
Special Notes for Windows 95 and NT 4.0 Users.
Mac, Windows 95 and 98 users — You can connect or
disconnect your Zip®USB drive while the computer is
on.
CAUTION! Windows NT 4.0 users — Always turn off
the computer to connect or disconnect the Zip®250
drive.
You can optimize your Zip®USB drive's performance by
disconnecting other USB devices when using your Zip
drive. The performance of all USB devices decreases
as additional USB devices are connected.
You can ensure maximum performance by connecting
your Zip®USB drive directly to your computer instead of
a hub or iMac keyboard.
You can improve the reliability of your Zip®USB drive
by unplugging and reconnecting the power supply after
a system crash or hang.
You 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.
Do not...

Do not connect or disconnect any USB device while the
Zip®USB drive is transferring information — data loss
will result!
NOTE: If the activity light is on, the Zip®drive is
transferring information. Wait to connect or disconnect
any USB device until the activity light goes out and
stays out.
Do not use any USB cable with your Zip®USB drive
other than the cable that came with the drive. Never use
USB extension cables with your Zip USB drive — data
loss may result.
Do not disconnect your Zip®USB drive or unplug power
to the Zip®USB drive while a Zip disk is inserted.
Do not connect more than two Zip®USB drives to a
single computer.
If you are running Windows NT 4.0, do NOT connect or
disconnect the Zip drive while the computer is on.
System lockups or data loss may result.
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Special Notes for Windows 95 and NT 4.0
Users
Iomega software enables you to use Iomega USB
devices on computers with a built-in USB connection
running Windows 95 or NT 4.0. (Some USB controllers
or motherboards may not support all types of USB
devices.)
Install Iomega software before you connect your Zip®
250 drive.
You can only connect two Iomega USB devices.
USB hubs are not supported on systems running
Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0.
IMPORTANT If you are running Windows 95 or NT 4.0,
once the Iomega software is installed, only Iomega
devices are supported on the USB connections.
Windows NT 4.0 users — To prevent system lockups or
data loss, do NOT connect or disconnect the Zip®drive
while the computer is on.
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Upgrading from Windows 95 to Windows
98
Upgrade to Windows 98 first, then insert the IomegaWare™CD
and reinstall IomegaWare software. See Installing IomegaWare
Software for instructions.