How to Load an External Zip Drive
Zip drives were first introduced by Iomega, and are used to backup and store information on your computer. Zip drives are also useful because they help clear up space on your computer's hard drive. Because of their size and usability, Zip drives have been a popular choice to back up a computer's information. Although floppy disc and Zip drives are not as common as they once were, the loading procedures remain generally the same for an external Zip drive.
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Instructions
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Insert the Zip drive into a USB port, parallel, printer or other compatible port. Newer Zip drives connect via USB, as opposed to older models that can connect to the parallel port and a printer. Plug the Zip drive into the power outlet and insert the floppy disk if yours has this feature.
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Wait for your computer to automatically install the drivers and updates for the Zip drive. Insert the installation disk if the computer does not detect a new device.
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Go to the "Start Menu" and click "Computer." Click the icon of a CD to begin installation. You can also access "My Computer" by clicking on the desktop shortcut if you have one. Restart the computer.
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Double-click on the Zip drive icon at the "My Computer" window to view its contents. This is where you can always view the files saved on your Zip drive.
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Right-click on the icon that has a green check mark in the system tray and select "Safely Remove Hardware." Click "Stop," then "OK" and remove the Zip drive from the USB port.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure you close out all programs and windows that display the Zip drive's contents before removing.
A power cord and a floppy disk may not be required if your Zip drive connects via USB.
Disconnecting the Zip drive without going through the proper removal procedure could result in a loss or corruption of files.
