Using Your ZipCD^™ Drive

To use the ZipCD^™ drive, insert a CD, then select the software application in the ZipCD^™ folder. Some of the things you can do with your ZipCD^™ include:

• making data CDs
• archiving data
• backing up a 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 ZipCD Software.

Inserting a CD

To insert a CD into your ZipCD^™ drive:

• Press the eject button on the front of the ZipCD^™ drive.
• Set the CD in the tray. (Make sure that the label is facing up.)
• Press the eject button again or push lightly on the tray to close it.

(Models may vary.)

When you insert a CD into the ZipCD^™ drive, the 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 Drive Controls and Indicators section, for information on the status of the drive.

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Ejecting a CD

Windows^® PC Users: Push the disk eject button.

(Models may vary. See About your ZipCD for exact configuration.)

1. Head Phone Jack
   
2. Volume
   
3. Manual Eject Hole
   
4. Status LED
   
5. Eject Button

CAUTION! To avoid damage to your ZipCD^™ drive or disc, always remove the CD when it is not in use or before disconnecting or moving your ZipCD^™ drive.

Manual Disc Eject in Case of Power Loss

The ZipCD^™ 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 ZipCD^™ drive.
   
2. Disconnect the power to the ZipCD^™ drive.
   
3. Insert a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole to eject the tray.

CAUTION! Never remove a disc manually while the power supply is connected to the ZipCD^™ drive.

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Identifying the Drive Letter Assigned to Your ZipCD^™ Drive

If you have more than one CD-ROM drive connected to your computer, you may not know which drive letter is assigned to your ZipCD^™ drive.

In order to find the drive letter for your ZipCD^™ drive, double click the My Computer icon on your desktop. Right mouse click on the CD Drive icon and select Eject from the menu. The tray of the selected CD drive will open.

Click here for information on Using the DVD Features of Your ZipCD Drive.

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