Iomega ZIP drive 100 Installation and operating manual

Installation and
Reference Guide
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Table of Contents
Installation Guide ............................................................. 1
Reference Guide .............................................................. 11

Unpack the Zip drive and accessories.
CAUTION Before handling the Zip zoom board, touch a
grounded metal object (like an unpainted metal screw on the
back of your computer) to discharge any buildup of personal
static electricity. M
Tools
Data Cable
Zip Drive
100MB Zip Tools Disk
(contains Tools software)
Install Diskette
and Manual
Power Cable
Converter
Zip zoom SCSI Board
Drive Bay Mounting Screws (6-32)
DISCONNECT the computer power cord and
remove the cover. (Refer to your computer manual
if removal is unclear.)
WARNING Always disconnect computer electrical power at
power source before beginning a computer hardware change. M
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Pick up the data cable and find the colored
stripe (or printing) on one side of the data cable,
indicating PIN 1.
Stripe or printing shows the
PIN 1 side of the data cable.
Connect the data cable to your Zip zoom
board. (Be sure PIN 1 on the cable is connected to PIN 1
on the board.)
CAUTION If the data cable is not connected to PIN 1 on both the
Zip Insider and the Zip zoom board, your computer will not be able
to find your drive. M
PIN 1
PIN 1
PIN 1
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Locate any vacant 16-bit ISA expansion slot. (A
16-bit expansion slot is needed to install the Zip zoom.)
MNOTE: You will not have to remove the slot cover. Refer to your
computer manual if you need information on available expansion
slots. M
16-bit expansion slots
Push the Zip zoom board firmly into the
expansion slot until it CLICKS (or seats all the way).
MHINT: Try rocking the board into place by pushing in one corner first,
then the other. M
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Locate a vacant drive bay and remove the
panel cover.
31/2-inch Bays
(You must first remove the
mounting sled. See Step 7a.)
51/4-inch Bay
(Your Zip Insider ships ready to install
in a 51/4-inch drive bay.)
31/2-inch drive bays ONLY.
To install your Zip Insider in a 31/2-inch drive bay remove the mounting
screws as illustrated and slide the drive out of the sled.
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Check mounting requirements: Your drive bay
may require side rails.
MHINT: Use the same mounting hardware as on similar drives in your
system. See your computer dealer for any special hardware. M
31/2-inch Bay
51/4-inch Bay
Slide the Zip Insider into the drive bay.
MNOTE: You may want to secure your drive now to hold it in place
while connecting cables. M
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Connect a computer power supply cable. (Use
the power cable converter if needed.)
MN0TE: If your computer has no spare power supply cable, you
will need to use a power Y-cable. To order one, call your dealer. M
Power Supply Cable from Computer
Power Cable Converter
Zip Drive
Follow the data cable from the Zip zoom board
and connect it to your Zip drive. (Be sure PIN 1 on
the cable is connected to PIN 1 on the drive.)
PIN 1
Zip Drive
Pin One
Cable Connector
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Secure drive in drive bay using the mounting
screws (if not secured already).
Drive Bay Mounting
Screws (6-32)
Check all connections, arrange the cables to
fit under the cover, and replace the
computer cover.
Reconnect power cord, turn ON power switch,
and wait for DOS or Windows to load.
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Insert the 100MB Zip “tools” disk into the Zip
drive.
When you insert a Zip disk, the amber data light on the drive will flash
momentarily. When pushing the eject button, the drive takes a few seconds
to deliver the disk.
Tools
Disk Eject Button
Disk Inserted
Insert Gently!
®
Insert the INSTALL diskette into the computer’s
floppy drive.
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