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

Iomega ZIP 250 Drive Specifications

General

Storage Capacity	250 MB
Average Seek Time	29 ms
MTBF	100, 000 hours
Interface	SCSI, USB
Media Type	ZIP disk

Summary

Getting Started

Unpack the Zip 250 drive and accessories

Initial setup involves unpacking the drive and its accessories before proceeding with installation.

Install the IomegaWare software

Install the necessary software and drivers from the included CD or other sources to ensure proper drive functionality.

Connect your Zip 250 drive

Connect the Zip 250 drive to your computer as the final step in the setup process.

Installing IomegaWare Software

Instructions for Mac OS Users

Step-by-step guide for installing IomegaWare software on Macintosh operating systems.

Instructions for Windows PC Users

Step-by-step guide for installing IomegaWare software on Windows operating systems.

Connecting Zip 250 Drive to PCMCIA

Install IomegaWare Software

Connect the Zip PCMCIA Cable

Connect the PCMCIA adapter cable to the Zip 250 drive, ensuring correct orientation.

Insert PCMCIA Card into Laptop

Connect Power Supply for PCMCIA

Troubleshooting

Zip Disk Icon Not Appearing on Mac

Steps to resolve issues where the Zip disk icon does not appear on the Mac OS Desktop.

Zip Drive Not Assigned Drive Letter in Windows

Solutions for when the Zip 250 drive is not recognized or assigned a drive letter in Windows.

Disk Works on Mac, Not PC

Green Power Light Not On

Windows Stops Responding on Disconnect

Drive Freezes or Corrupts Data

Addresses problems with the drive freezing or data becoming lost/corrupted during file operations.