Connecting Your Iomega^® Predator^™ CD-RW Drive

1. If you have not already installed the Iomega CD-RW software, install it now.

2. Connect the Iomega CD-RW USB cable to the USB port on your computer.

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   Look for "USB" or the USB symbol* (shown above), which usually identifies the USB connection.

   If you cannot locate the USB connection on your computer, refer to the documentation for your computer.

   For the best performance, connect the Iomega Predator CD-RW drive to a built-in USB port on the computer. USB ports usually come in pairs (sometimes four or more ports may be located together). You can use any built-in USB port.

   
   

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3. Attach the USB adapter to the connector on the Iomega Predator CD-RW drive. (The USB adapter can be connected to the computer while the computer is running.)

   
   
   

   

   
   

4. Connect the other end of the Iomega CD-RW USB cable to the Iomega Predator CD-RW drive.

   Use the USB cable that came with the Iomega CD-RW drive to connect the drive to your computer. Look closely at the cable ends for correct orientation when connecting.

   CAUTION! Do not use any USB cables but the one provided with your Iomega Predator CD-RW drive. Data loss may result.

   
   

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5. Connect the power supply to your Iomega Predator CD-RW drive and then plug it into an outlet.

   

   
   

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Congratulations!

• For information on operating your new Iomega Predator CD-RW drive, refer to Using Your Iomega CD-RW drive.

• For information on using Iomega CD-RW software, refer to Using Your Software.

• If you encounter problems installing or using the Iomega CD-RW drive, refer to the Troubleshooting section.

Disconnecting Your Iomega CD-RW USB Adapter

Always close any open files and remove the disk before disconnecting the Iomega CD-RW USB. Disconnect the cable first, then remove the USB adapter from the drive.

Mac users—Eject the disc before disconnecting the USB connection.

OPTIONAL: Connecting the Audio Cable

NOTE: If you want to use your Iomega CD-RW drive as an audio CD drive, the following instructions are necessary. If you will be playing audio CDs with a CD-ROM drive already built into your computer, skip these instructions.

1. In order to avoid damage to your computer and Iomega CD-RW drive, you will need to turn off the power to both your computer and Iomega Predator CD-RW drive.

   Iomega suggests that you print this page of installation instructions for reference while connecting the audio cable.

   

2. Locate the audio out jack on the back of the Iomega CD-RW USB adapter.

   
   

   1. Audio Out jack

3. Connect the audio cable included with your Iomega Predator CD-RW drive.

   

4. Locate the "Audio In" or "Line In" port on your computer and plug in the other end of the audio cable. Check the documentation that came with your computer or sound card if you are not sure of the location of this port.

   NOTE: The location of the line in port on your computer may not be exactly as shown in the illustration below.

   

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