Notice IOMEGA StorCenter ix4-100

« s ON. 3. Power on the StorCenter device. 4. Start your computer, wait for the operating system to load, then insert the CD. NOTE: For best results use a computer that is connected to the same router, hub, or switch as the StorCenter device. NOTE: If the software doesn’t run automatically, double click on the CD icon, then double click the Setup icon. 5. Install the StorCenter Manager software. Once the installation completes, the StorCenter Manager software will launch automatically. NOTE: StorCenter Manager will automatically scan your network when launched. If you receive a message from Windows Firewall alerting you of network activity, click the Unblock button. 6. Once the StorCenter Manager software has found the StorCenter device, follow the Device Setup Wizard that will help you create an administrator account and configure the StorCenter device. Once the configuration has been completed, you will be connected to the StorCenter. Using Your StorCenter Network Hard Drive Disconnecting the Drive CAUTION: To prevent data loss, do not disconnect the drive during data transfer. The activity lights on the drive flash blue when it is transferring data. Use caution when moving the drive while it is connected to power. Discovering Your Drive with StorCenter Manager StorCenter Manager allows users to easily configure the Iomega StorCenter Network Storage Drive. Simply run the tool on each computer connected to your network to quickly assign a drive letter for browsing the drive. For more information on Iomega StorCenter Manager, see the user’s manual on the Solutions CD. Backing Up with Your Drive Iomega recommends periodic system backups and more frequent data backups to ensure that your critical data is always protected. The frequency of your backups should depend on the importance of your data. To protect your data, you can simply drag and drop copies of your critical files onto the drive, or you can use the included software to schedule regular backups. Set your backup strategy based on information that is most valuable and important to you. If you are using the drive for primary data storage of critical files, it is recommended that you back up the drive to another device. For complete setup instructions and more information on backup strategies, install the software and select Help. User’s Manual See the Solutions CD for a user’s manual in HTML format. If you have additional questions on your new drive and software, visit www.iomega.com and check the Support area.3 Troubleshooting Drive Not Detected If the Iomega StorCenter Manager cannot detect the drive, try the following suggestions: • Make sure the drive is powered on. The indicator light on the front of drive should be solid green. • Make sure you are using a functional Ethernet cable. Verify that the link LED on the back of the drive is on. • Try re-running StorCenter Manager to assign a drive letter for the Iomega StorCenter Network Hard Drive. You should run StorCenter Manager on each computer connected to your network. NOTE: The drive will not be detected if it is powering up when StorCenter Manager runs. Wait until the indicator light is solid green and run StorCenter Manager again. If the drive is still not detected, check the support information on www.iomega.com. Limited Warranty Iomega warrants this hardware product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the warranty period. This non... »