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Using Your StorCenter Network Hard Drive
Disconnecting the Drive
CAUTION:
To prevent data loss, do not disconnect the drive during data transfer. The activity light on the drive flashes
blue when it is transferring data. Use caution when moving the drive while it is connected to power.
Discovering Your Drive with Iomega Discovery Tool Pro
Iomega Discovery Tool Pro allows users to easily configure the Iomega StorCenter Network Hard 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 Discovery Tool Pro, see the user's manual on the Solutions CD.
Using Advanced Network Features
The Iomega StorCenter Network Hard Drive has several advanced features that require special configuration.
• Media Server—Play media files on your TV. The StorCenter drive can be configured to share media files, such as
movies, music, and photos, with a digital media adapter that connects to your TV.
• USB Print Server—Automatically share two USB printers with other computers on your network.
For more information on configuring these advanced features, see the HTML 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
.
Backup Software Availability
Many Iomega Hard Drives include backup software in the package. Specific software versions and features differ. Visit the
Support & Downloads area on
www.iomega.com
for the latest information and software downloads.
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 and Downloads area.
Troubleshooting
Drive Not Detected
If the Iomega Discovery Tool Pro cannot detect the drive, try the following suggestions:
• Make sure the drive is powered on. The indicator light on the top of drive should be solid blue.
• 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 Iomega Discovery Tool Pro to assign a drive letter for the Iomega StorCenter Network Hard Drive. You
should run Discovery Tool Pro on each computer connected to your network.
NOTE:
The drive will not be detected if it is powering up when Discovery Tool Pro runs. Wait until the indicator light is
solid blue and run Discovery Tool Pro again.
If the drive is still not detected, check the support information on
www.iomega.com
.
