Iomega 35527 Guia Do Utilizador
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Quick Install
1. Identify the appropriate cable and connect it to the back of the drive.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the port on your computer. Make sure the drive is
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the port on your computer. Make sure the drive is
connected to only one interface (FireWire or USB).
3.
USB: The short line on the USB cable provides auxiliary power and is needed only if the
USB host connection does not provide sufficient power through the other line.
USB host connection does not provide sufficient power through the other line.
4.
Mac Users: The drive should mount and appear on the Mac Desktop.
Windows Users: The drive ships formatted for Mac OS and must be formatted for use with
Windows. See the support area on
Windows. See the support area on
www.iomega.com for detailed instructions.
Using the Drive
Disconnecting the Drive
CAUTION! To prevent data loss, do not disconnect the drive during data transfer (activity light
flashing). Always use the safe removal procedure for your operating system when disconnecting
the drive.
flashing). Always use the safe removal procedure for your operating system when disconnecting
the drive.
Password Protection / Encryption
The eGo Portable Hard Drive includes hardware-based 256-bit AES encryption that allows
you to password protect the drive to encrypt all data stored on it. To set up and use password
protection, you need to download and install the Iomega encryption utility. See the support area
on
you to password protect the drive to encrypt all data stored on it. To set up and use password
protection, you need to download and install the Iomega encryption utility. See the support area
on
www.iomega.com for additional information.
Using FireWire Pass-through
The drive includes two FireWire 800 ports. When the drive is connected via either FireWire
port, the other port can be used to connect another FireWire device to your system. Any device
connected to FireWire pass-through will need its own power supply connection.
NOTE: FireWire pass-through works only when the drive is connected to a FireWire port on the
computer. Do
port, the other port can be used to connect another FireWire device to your system. Any device
connected to FireWire pass-through will need its own power supply connection.
NOTE: FireWire pass-through works only when the drive is connected to a FireWire port on the
computer. Do
NOT connect the drive to USB and FireWire at the same time.
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 backup 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.
CAUTION! Any data storage device can fail. Always keep at least two copies on different disks for
your critical data is always protected. The frequency of your backup 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.
CAUTION! Any data storage device can fail. Always keep at least two copies on different disks for
all critical data files.