Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
Ditto Tape Drive Installation Ditto Tools Software Installation User's Guide
Easy internal installation demonstrated on your Ditto Tools CD!
(see page 13)
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Using this Guide
You now have a Ditto tape drive that's going to help you back up and organize all your stuff! Where do you start? It's easy! All you have to do is install the tape drive and then the software. This guide will take you through the process step by step! And, if you are installing an internal tape drive, you won't want to miss our installation video (found on the Ditto Tools CD)! Installation can be a breeze after viewing this helpful step-by-step video.
"Read the instructions? . . . I'd rather watch a video!"
Easy internal installation demonstrated on your Ditto Tools CD!
(see page 13)
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Table of Contents
Installing Your Ditto Tape Drive
Installing Your External Tape Drive .......................................... 7
Getting Started .............................................................................. Preparing the Drive ....................................................................... Preparing the Computer ............................................................... Connecting the Drive to the Computer ....................................... 7 8 8 9
Watching the Installation Video ............................................ 13 Installing Your Internal Tape Drive ........................................ 14
Getting Started ............................................................................ Preparing the Computer ............................................................. What Kind of Tape Drive Do I Have? ......................................... Installing a Ditto Dash DX Accelerator Card .............................. Preparing the Tape Drive ............................................................ Connecting the Tape Drive ......................................................... 14 15 16 17 22 23
Installing Your Software ............................................. 27
Using Windows 95 ................................................................... 28
System Requirements for Ditto 2GB/Ditto Easy 3200/800 ......... System Requirements for Ditto Max .......................................... Software Installation ................................................................... 1-Step Backup .............................................................................. FullBackTM .................................................................................... Flash!File ...................................................................................... Hardware and Software Configuration ..................................... Important Compatibility Information ........................................ System Requirements .................................................................. Software Installation ................................................................... 1-Step Backup .............................................................................. Hardware and Software Configuration ..................................... Minimum System Requirements ................................................. Before Hardware Installation ..................................................... Software Installation ................................................................... 1-Step Backup .............................................................................. Hardware and Software Configuration ..................................... Backup and Recovery .................................................................. Run RDISK Before Every Backup ................................................. Disaster Recovery Instructions .................................................... 28 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 37 38
Using Windows 3.1 or Higher ................................................. 33
Using Windows NT 4.0 (Optional) .......................................... 35
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Using DOS ................................................................................ 39
System Requirements .................................................................. Software Installation ................................................................... Hardware Configuration ............................................................. Before Backing Up ....................................................................... 39 39 39 41
Using Your Ditto Tape Drive ....................................... 43
General Reference for all Ditto Tape Drives .......................... 43
Parallel Port Tape Drives ............................................................. 43 EPP and 8-Bit Bi-Directional Ports ........................................... 43 Overall Printer Cable Length and Cable Quality .................... 43 Printers and Parallel Port Tape Drives .................................... 43 Internal Tape Drives .................................................................... 43 Removing a Floppy or Other Drive ......................................... 43 Operating Conditions .................................................................. 44 Power Management Compatability Information--Bios Setting Recommendation ........................................................................ 44
Your Ditto 2GB Tape Drive ...................................................... 45
Inserting and Removing Tapes ................................................... 45 Tape Capacity and Compatibility ................................................ 45 Cleaning Read/Write Head ......................................................... 46
Your Ditto Max Tape Drive ..................................................... 47
Inserting and Removing Tapes ................................................... Tape Capacity ............................................................................... Tape Compatibility ...................................................................... Cleaning the Read/Write Head ................................................... Inserting and Removing Tapes ................................................... Tape Capacity and Compatibility ................................................ Reformatting Tapes ..................................................................... Cleaning Read/Write Head ......................................................... Inserting and Removing Tapes ................................................... Tape Capacity and Compatibility ................................................ Reformatting Tapes ..................................................................... Cleaning Read/Write Head ......................................................... 47 48 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 51 52
Your Ditto Easy 3200 Tape Drive ............................................ 49
Your Ditto Easy 800 Tape Drive .............................................. 51
Solving Problems ..................................................................... 53 Limited Warranty .................................................................... 55 Contacting Iomega .................................................................. 57
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Installing Your External Tape Drive
Using this guide, you will be able to install your new external tape drive. Installation of the tape drive requires three basic steps: 1 2 3 Preparing the drive Preparing the computer Connecting the drive to the computer
After you have installed the drive, refer to Installing Your Software for further instructions.
Getting Started
Unpack the tape drive and accessories.
Iomega Backup Software
External Power Supply
External Tape Drive
Parallel Port Cable
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Preparing the Drive
1 Connect the parallel port cable to the back of the tape drive.
Preparing the Computer
2 Turn off the power switches on the computer and printer. (Computer power switches are often marked with the symbols I for ON and O for OFF.)
WARNING: Always turn off computer power before beginning any computer hardware change.
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Locate the computer's parallel port (sometimes called a printer port).
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Disconnect the printer cable from the computer.
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Connect the external power supply to your power source and the tape drive. When the drive is first plugged in, the tape drive activity light flashes and then turns OFF. The power light remains on.
(actual power supply may vary)
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Position the tape drive AT LEAST 10 inches (25 cm) from monitor for best performance.
(Note: Do not operate the Ditto Max drive on its side. You can, however, operate the Ditto 2GB, Ditto Easy 3200, orDitto Easy 800 drive on its side.)
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Good job! Now turn ON the power switches (those turned off in step 2), and WAIT for the DOS prompt (C:>) or Windows® to come up on your screen. Then turn to the section Installing Your Software.
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Watching the Installation Video
You won't want to miss Iomega's new internal tape drive installation video!
Installing your internal tape drive is now easier than ever! We've created an installation video to help you install your internal tape drive quickly and easily. You don't want to miss this! You can watch it as many times as necessary--simply put the Ditto Tools CD into your CD-ROM drive and follow the directions below for your operating system. Windows 95 and Windows NT 1 2 3 Select English as the langauge. Click Watch the internal installation video button. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Windows 3.1 and Higher 1 2 Choose Run from the Program Manager's File menu. Type X:video16.exe (where X is the letter for your CDROM drive) and click OK.
Run the video as many times as you want to, following along with this printed guide; remember that you won't be able to run the video as you install the drive because the computer power will be off.
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Installing Your Internal Tape Drive
Using this section as a guide, you will be able to install your new internal tape drive. Installation of the tape drive requires three basic steps:* 1 2 3 Preparing your computer Preparing the drive Connecting the drive to the computer
To complete this project you will need a phillips screwdriver and, perhaps, a flathead screwdriver. We also recommend that you set your computer on a table (not the floor) to install the drive.
*If you are installing a Ditto Dash accelerator card (an optional accessory for the Ditto 2GB, Ditto Easy 3200, and Ditto Easy 800 drives), see the Ditto Dash Installation Guide and install the card before installing the drive. If you are installing the Ditto Max drive, follow the instructions in this manual to install the Ditto Dash DX accelerator card.
Getting Started
Unpack the tape drive and accessories onto a table.
Caution: Touch a grounded metal object (like a metal cover screw on your computer) to discharge personal static electricity before handling the tape drive.
Mounting Screws
Tape Drive
Tape Cable Iomega Backup Software (Actual contents may not match illustration)
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Preparing the Computer
1 Remove any CD-ROM disks or floppy disks from the computer's drives, turn off the power switch, and disconnect the power cord.
WARNING: Always disconnect computer electrical power at the power source before beginning any computer hardware change.
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Remove the computer cover.
(Most computers have three or four screws on the rear panel that hold the cover. Refer to your computer manual if removal is unclear.)
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Locate a vacant 51/4-inch horizontal drive bay. Remove the plastic cover and, if necessary, the metal shield.
51/4-inch Bay Metal Shield
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Metal Shield Plastic Cover Plastic Cover Tower View
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Unfold the tape cable and note the stripe on the edge of the cable.
1-Connector End
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What Kind of Tape Drive Do I Have?
Steps 5 - 9 only apply to you if you purchased a Ditto Max or Ditto Max Professional tape drive. Please look on the packaging of your drive and circle below the type of drive you are installing.
Ditto Easy 800 Ditto Max Pro
Ditto Easy 3200 Ditto Max
Ditto 2GB
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Installing a Ditto Dash DX Accelerator Card
If you have a Ditto Max or Ditto Ma ...
