Mounting Disks
You mount a disk by inserting it in the disk drive so it appears in the top level computer window (Figure 49 ). When a disk is mounted, your computer "sees" it and can access the information it contains.
Figure 49. Here's a desktop with an internal hard disk, CD-ROM disc, floppy disk, and network volume mounted.
Figure 5 ), as discussed earlier in this chapter.Mounted disks may also appear on the desktop, as shown in Chapter 4 .You mount a network volume by using the Connect to Server command under the Go menu (Figure 5 ) or by browsing the network and opening the disk you want to mount. I explain how to access network volumes in Chapter 16 .
To mount a CD or DVD disc
Insert the CD or DVD disc into the CD or DVD slot.Or
1. | Follow the manufacturer's instructions to open the CD or DVD disc tray or eject the CD or DVD caddy. |
2. | Place the CD or DVD disc in the tray or caddy, label side up. |
3. | Gently push the tray or caddy into the drive. After a moment, the disc icon appears in the top-level computer window. Figure 49 shows a mounted CD-ROM (FileMaker Pro 7). |
Tip
- If your CD or DVD drive does not use a disc tray or caddy, consult its documentation for specific instructions.
To mount a Zip disk
Insert the disk in the Zip drive, label side up, metal side in. After a moment, the disk icon appears in the top-level computer window.
To mount a floppy disk
Insert the disk in the floppy disk drive, label side up, metal side in. The disk's icon appears in the top-level computer window.