When a disc is inserted into this unit, the remote computer recognizes this unit as a removable disc. The following icon appears in the Finder on the remote computer, indicating that the computer is now able to perform file operations.

Operation limitations during FAM connections

•With the exception of the EJECT button, recording buttons and playback control buttons are disabled.

•Do not use the EJECT button to eject discs. Always eject discs from the computer.

•Do not disconnect the i.LINK cable during a FAM connection. Doing so may result in unstable operation. Always eject any loaded disc before disconnecting the i.LINK cable.

Operating on Files

Proceed as follows.

5Chapter

1 Start the Finder.

 

File

Check to be sure that a drive has been assigned to this

unit.

Operations

2 Operate from the Finder on the files on the disc in this

 

 

unit.

 

You can operate in the same way that you operate on

 

local drives and files on network computers.

Notes

•If you power this unit off during an FAM connection, the data transferred thus far is discarded.

•All file operations are not possible for some types of files.

For details, see “File Operation Restrictions” (page 81).

To eject discs from a remote computer

Click the eject button to the right of the icon for this unit in the Finder, or drag the icon for this unit from the Finder to the Trash.

Exiting File Operations

Proceed as follows.

Note

Do not disconnect the cable before performing steps 1 and 2.

1 Eject the disc by clicking the eject button to the right of the icon for this unit in the Finder, or by dragging the icon for this unit from the Finder to the Trash.

2 Disconnect the i.LINK cable as required.

To make a reconnection

To reconnect after exiting file operations, do one of the following, depending on whether an i.LINK cable is connected.

i.LINK cable is not connected: Connect this unit and a remote computer with an i.LINK cable.

i.LINK cable is connected: The unit is mounted automatically, so you do not need to do anything.

The unit is powered off and an i.LINK cable is connected: Power the unit on.

86 File Operations in File Access Mode (for Macintosh)