Iomega ZIP drive 100 User manual

USB drive
User’s Guide
• Getting Started
• Operating Your Zip®Drive
• Zip®Tips
• Iomega Software
• Using Zip®Disks
• Troubleshooting
• How to Get Help
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Installing Iomega Software .......................................................... 4
How To Install Without a CD-ROM drive..................................... 8
Using Your Drive
Operating your Zip®USB drive ................................................... 10
Zip®Tips ........................................................................................ 13
Iomega Software ......................................................................... 14
Using Zip®Disks ............................................................................ 16
Using Zip®Disks Cross-platform.................................................. 19
Troubleshooting
Zip®USB drive is not assigned a drive letter ............................. 20
Green power light does not come on ....................................... 20
Zip®drive performance seems slow ........................................... 21
How to Get Help
Iomega’s One-Stop Web Solution .............................................. 22
Automated Voice Technical Support ......................................... 22
Automated FAX-back Help ......................................................... 23
One-On-One Iomega Technical Support ................................... 23
Product Return or Repair ............................................................ 24
Warranty Information ................................................................. 24
Product Information ................................................................... 24
International Support Numbers ................................................. 24

Welcome to Zip® Drive!
Here’s how to get started using your new drive and software:
Install the Iomega software and your Zip®drive using the Quick
Install instructions or see pages 4 through 8.
Check the User’s Guide section, starting on page 9 for
information on using your Zip®drive and Iomega software.
Insert a Zip®disk and start using your new Zip®drive to:
Expand your computer storage – 100MB 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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Getting Started
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Getting Started
The Zip®USB drive is designed for use on:
• Apple®iMac®
• Pentium 100 or higher running Windows 98 with a USB connection
Unpack the Zip®USB drive and accessories.
Quick
Install
• Installation Guide
• Troubleshooting
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User's Guide
• Installation Guide
• Troubleshooting
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100 MB
USB Drive
Zip®USB Drive
IomegaWare™CD
Universal Power Supply
USB Data Cable
Quick Install
and User's Guide
MNOTE:A 100MB Zip
®
disk is not included and will need to be
purchased in order to use your Zip drive. For maximum reliability, use
only Genuine 100MB Zip
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disks. M
Install the Iomega Software.
M IMPORTANT! Installing the Iomega software package 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. Note that a CD-ROM drive is
required to install the Iomega software. M
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If you are installing to an iMac:
a. Insert the IomegaWareTM software CD into the CD-ROM drive.
b. Double click the Installer icon in the IomegaWare
window (icon shown at right).
(If you can’t see the IomegaWare window, double click the CD
icon on your iMac desktop.)
c. Follow the instructions on the screen.
MiMac Users: Make sure the CD is pushed all the way down on the
CD-ROM spindle. M
If you are installing to a PC computer:
a. Close all open applications.
b. Place the IomegaWare CD into the CD-ROM drive.
The Iomega setup program should start automatically.
If it does not, follow these steps:
c. Double click the CD drive letter (usually D: or E:).
d. Double click Setup.exe (icon shown at right).
e. Follow the screen instructions to install the software.
f. During installation, some files may be updated, therefore, your
system may need to be restarted. If this is the case, setup will
automatically reboot when you click OK.

Getting Started
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Connect the power supply to your Zip®drive
and then plug it into an outlet.
The lightweight universal power supply included with your Zip drive
can be used worldwide. It works with voltages from 100 to 240 volts.
You may need a plug adapter for the outlets in a specific area. (Plug
adapters are available at most electronics shops worldwide.) Ensure the
green power light on the front of the Zip drive comes on after you have
connected the power supply cable.
Connect the Zip®USB cable to the Zip drive.
Use the USB data cable that came with the Zip drive to connect the
drive to your computer. Look closely at the cable ends for correct
orientation when connecting.
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CAUTION Do not use USB extension cables with your Zip USB
drive. Data loss may result. M

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Connect the Zip®USB drive to the USB port.
Look for “USB” or the USB symbol (shown at right),
which ususally identifies the USB connection.
If you need help finding the USB connection on your computer, refer
to the User’s Guide for your computer or USB adapter card.
MFor the best performance,connect the Zip drive the to USB port on
the side or back of the computer. You can use either USB port. M
If you encounter problems installing or using the Zip®USB drive, refer
to the Troubleshooting section, starting on page 20.
Insert a Zip®disk into the Zip®drive.
iMac users: When you insert a Zip disk, a Zip disk icon will appear
on your iMac Desktop.
PC users: You will see the Zip drive icon in My Computer or Windows
Explorer. Double click on the Zip drive icon to access your Zip disk.
Congratulations!
For information on operating your new USB Zip drive and
Iomega software, refer to Using Your Drive on pages 10
through 19 of this Owner’s Manual.
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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 for
your system.
Create Install Floppy Diskettes (for PC only)
If you have access to a computer that has a CD-ROM drive, you can
create floppy diskettes for installing the necessary driver software:
1. Insert a blank floppy diskette into the computer’s floppy drive.
2. Insert the IomegaWare™CD into the CD-ROM drive.
3. Open My Computer or Windows Explorer, right click on the
icon for the IomegaWare CD, and select Explore from the
shortcut menu.
4. Double click on the Diskette icon and follow
the screen instructions.
5. To install software drivers for your Zip drive, run
setup.exe from the install diskette you have created.
MNOTE: The floppy install diskette can only be used on a PC. The
install diskette includes only the driver software required to provide
access to the Zip drive, not the complete Iomega software package.
You can download all components of the software package from
Iomega’s web site. M

Using Your Drive
• Operating Your Zip®Drive
• Zip®Tips
• IomegaWareTM Software
• Using Zip®Disks
• Using Zip®Disks Cross-platform

Using Your Drive
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Operating Your Zip®Drive
M IMPORTANT! A 100MB* Zip disk is not included in the package and
will need to be purchased in order to use the Zip drive. M
To use the Zip drive, insert a 100MB* Zip disk, then select the Zip
drive letter or disk icon on your computer. Store and copy files to and
from the Zip drive using the same methods you use for other drives on
your system. (If you need instructions on how to copy files, refer to the
help files for your operating system.)
*100MB where 1MB =1 million bytes. The capacity reported by your operating
system may vary.
Green Power Light
(Shines when power is connected to the Zip drive)
Amber Activity Light
(Flashes when drive is transferring data or when inserting or ejecting a disk)
Disk Eject Button**
** The disk eject button will not eject a Zip disk that is mounted on the Mac
Desktop. Use the standard procedures described on page 11 to eject the disk.
Inserting Zip®Disks
IMPORTANT!
Insert Gently!
Disk shown
fully inserted
When you insert a Zip disk, the amber activity light on the Zip drive
will flash momentarily then go out. (If the light continues to blink
slowly, push the disk eject button to eject the Zip disk, then reinsert it.)
CAUTION Never put anything into your Zip
drive except 100MB Zip®disks with this symbol:
Using disks that do not have this symbol may
cause damage to your drive or loss of data. M