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 GuideUsing this Guide
Using this Guide
Using this GuideUsing 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 ContentsTable of Contents
Table of Contents
Table of ContentsTable of Contents
Installing Your Ditto Tape Drive
Installing Your External Tape Drive .......................................... 7
Getting Started .............................................................................. 7
Preparing the Drive ....................................................................... 8
Preparing the Computer ............................................................... 8
Connecting the Drive to the Computer ....................................... 9
Watching the Installation Video ............................................ 13
Installing Your Internal Tape Drive ........................................ 14
Getting Started ............................................................................ 14
Preparing the Computer ............................................................. 15
What Kind of Tape Drive Do I Have? ......................................... 16
Installing a Ditto Dash DX Accelerator Card.............................. 17
Preparing the Tape Drive ............................................................ 22
Connecting the Tape Drive ......................................................... 23
Installing Your Software ............................................. 27
Using Windows 95 ................................................................... 28
System Requirements for Ditto 2GB/Ditto Easy 3200/800 ......... 28
System Requirements for Ditto Max .......................................... 28
Software Installation ................................................................... 28
1-Step Backup .............................................................................. 29
FullBack™ .................................................................................... 29
Flash!File ...................................................................................... 30
Hardware and Software Configuration ..................................... 30
Important Compatibility Information ........................................ 31
Using Windows 3.1 or Higher ................................................. 33
System Requirements .................................................................. 33
Software Installation ................................................................... 33
1-Step Backup .............................................................................. 34
Hardware and Software Configuration ..................................... 34
Using Windows NT 4.0 (Optional) .......................................... 35
Minimum System Requirements ................................................. 35
Before Hardware Installation ..................................................... 35
Software Installation ................................................................... 36
1-Step Backup .............................................................................. 36
Hardware and Software Configuration ..................................... 37
Backup and Recovery .................................................................. 37
Run RDISK Before Every Backup ................................................. 37
Disaster Recovery Instructions .................................................... 38
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Using DOS ................................................................................ 39
System Requirements .................................................................. 39
Software Installation ................................................................... 39
Hardware Configuration............................................................. 39
Before Backing Up....................................................................... 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 ................................................... 47
Tape Capacity ............................................................................... 48
Tape Compatibility ...................................................................... 48
Cleaning the Read/Write Head ................................................... 48
Your Ditto Easy 3200 Tape Drive ............................................ 49
Inserting and Removing Tapes ................................................... 49
Tape Capacity and Compatibility ................................................ 49
Reformatting Tapes ..................................................................... 50
Cleaning Read/Write Head ......................................................... 50
Your Ditto Easy 800 Tape Drive .............................................. 51
Inserting and Removing Tapes ................................................... 51
Tape Capacity and Compatibility ................................................ 51
Reformatting Tapes ..................................................................... 51
Cleaning Read/Write Head ......................................................... 52
Solving Problems ..................................................................... 53
Limited Warranty .................................................................... 55
Contacting Iomega.................................................................. 57
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Installing Your External Tape DriveInstalling Your External Tape Drive
Installing Your External Tape Drive
Installing Your External Tape DriveInstalling 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 Preparing the drive
2 Preparing the computer
3 Connecting the drive to the computer
After you have installed the drive, refer to Installing
Your Software for further instructions.
Getting StartedGetting Started
Getting Started
Getting StartedGetting 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 Preparing the Drive
Preparing the Drive
Preparing the Drive Preparing the Drive
1 Connect the parallel port cable to the back of
the tape drive.
Preparing the ComputerPreparing the Computer
Preparing the Computer
Preparing the ComputerPreparing 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.)
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3 Locate the computer’s parallel port (sometimes
called a printer port).
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(for pass-through printing)
7 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.
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(actual power supply may vary)
Power Light
Activity Light
8 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.)
At Least 25 cm
From Monitor
(10 inches)
9 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 VideoWatching the Installation Video
Watching the Installation Video
Watching the Installation VideoWatching 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 Select English as the langauge.
2 Click Watch the internal installation video button.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Windows 3.1 and Higher
1 Choose Run from the Program Manager’s File menu.
2 Type X:video16.exe (where X is the letter for your CD-
ROM 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 DriveInstalling Your Internal Tape Drive
Installing Your Internal Tape Drive
Installing Your Internal Tape DriveInstalling 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 Preparing your computer
2 Preparing the drive
3 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 StartedGetting Started
Getting Started
Getting StartedGetting 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
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Preparing the ComputerPreparing the Computer
Preparing the Computer
Preparing the ComputerPreparing 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.
2 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.)
3 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
51/4-inch Bay
Metal Shield
Plastic Cover
Plastic
Cover
Tower View
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4 Unfold the tape cable and note the stripe on
the edge of the cable.
1-Connector End
Stripe
2-Connector End
What Kind of Tape Drive Do I Have?What Kind of Tape Drive Do I Have?
What Kind of Tape Drive Do I Have?
What Kind of Tape Drive Do I Have?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.
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Ditto
Easy
800
Ditto
Max
Pro
Ditto
Easy
3200
Ditto
2GB
Ditto
Max
Installing a Ditto Dash DX Accelerator CardInstalling a Ditto Dash DX Accelerator Card
Installing a Ditto Dash DX Accelerator Card
Installing a Ditto Dash DX Accelerator CardInstalling a Ditto Dash DX Accelerator Card
If you have a Ditto Max or Ditto Max Professional
tape drive, you received an additional piece of
hardware—a Ditto Dash DX accelerator card. You
should now install the Ditto Dash DX.
If you do not have a Ditto Max or Ditto Max
Professional drive, skip to step 10.
5 Locate a vacant 16-bit expansion slot and
remove the expansion slot cover.
Computers have either
VERTICAL or HORIZONTAL
expansion slots.
Expansion
Slot Cover (remove)
Use the 16-bit expansion slot
6 Find the colored stripe on the edge of the
tape cable.
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7 Connect the tape cable to the accelerator card
as shown below.
Tape Cable
Stripe
Accelerator Card
8 Install the accelerator card into the 16-bit
expansion slot by pushing firmly on the
accelerator edge until it "clicks" into the slot;
secure with a screw.
Tape Cable
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Accelerator Card
16-Bit Expansion Slot
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