Using Your Iomega Predator^™ CD-RW Drive

To use the Iomega Predator CD-RW drive, insert a CD, then select the software application in the Iomega CD-RW folder. Some of the things you can do with your Iomega Predator CD-RW include:

• making data CDs
• archiving data
• backing up data from your hard drive
• copying a full CD
• making original audio CDs

For information on which software application will work best for your needs, see the section entitled Using the Iomega CD-RW Software.

Inserting a CD

To insert a CD into your Iomega Predator CD-RW drive:

• Press the eject button on the Iomega Predator CD-RW drive to open the lid.
• Set the CD in the drive. (Make sure that the label is facing up.)
• Push lightly on lid to close it.

When you insert a CD into the Iomega Predator CD-RW drive, the green activity light will flash momentarily. If the activity light continues to blink slowly, push the eject button to eject the CD, then reinsert it. If the light continues to blink, see the LED Status Lights section for information on the status of the drive.

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Ejecting a CD

Mac OS Users: Before pressing the eject button on the Iomega Predator CD-RW drive to open the lid, select the Iomega CD-RW icon and use Put Away from the File menu or drag the disc icon to the Trash icon.

Windows PC Users: Press the eject button on the Iomega Predator CD-RW drive to open the lid; then remove the disc.

CAUTION! To avoid damage to your Iomega Predator CD-RW drive or disc, always remove the CD when it is not in use and before disconnecting or moving your Iomega CD-RW drive.

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Disc Eject in Case of Power Loss

The Iomega Predator CD-RW drive must be powered on for normal disc insertion and removal. However, if you need to eject a disc during a power failure, use the following steps:

1. Turn off your computer and Iomega Predator CD-RW drive.
   
2. Disconnect the power to the Iomega Predator CD-RW drive.
   
3. Press the switch on the bottom of the drive to pop open the lid.

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Iomega Predator CD-RW Drive Power

When you shut down your system, you may want to disconnect power to the Iomega Predator CD-RW drive; however, it will not harm the drive to leave it powered up. Disconnecting the power supply from the drive is an easy way to power down the Iomega Predator CD-RW drive. If you disconnect power from the drive but leave the power supply plugged in, the power draw is less than 2 watts. If you prefer to power down completely, the easiest way is to plug the power supply into your computer's power strip and use the switch on the power strip to power down both the computer and your Iomega Predator CD-RW drive.

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