Installing IomegaWare^™ Software

Installing IomegaWare software provides the drivers and tools needed on your computer to support your Iomega 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.

Windows NT 4.0 Users: It is recommended that you update your system to Windows Service Pack 4 or higher before installing IomegaWare software. This will allow native Microsoft system drivers to support the Zip^® ATAPI drive.

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 IomegaWare 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 the icon for Setup.
   
   

4. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software.

• For additional information on using the Zip^® drive and IomegaWare^™ software, refer to Using your Zip Drive.

• See Using IomegaWare Software for information on the software that came with your drive.

• If you encounter problems installing or using the Zip drive, refer to the Troubleshooting section.

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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.

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 tab 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. Visit Iomega's web site at http://www.iomega.com.
2. Click on Software Download to find the Iomega software for your system.

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