Parallels Desktop 6.0 f/ Mac, 1-9u, IT PDFM6XL-01-IT User Manual

Note: You can change the virtual machine view mode only when the virtual machine is running. 

You can install your favorite Windows applications inside a running virtual machine using the 
following media: 

ƒ  CD and DVD discs 
ƒ  Images of CD or DVD discs made with the help of third-party imaging products 

Note: Parallels Desktop supports the ISO and DMG image files and may support the CUE and 
CCD image files. 

To use a real CD/DVD disc: 

1  Insert the disc into your Mac's CD/DVD drive. 

2  Do one of the following: 

ƒ  Click the CD/DVD icon in the virtual machine status bar and choose Real CD/DVD from 

the shortcut menu. 

ƒ  Choose CD/DVD 1 > Real CD/DVD from the Devices menu. 

To use an image of a disc: 

1  Do one of the following: 

ƒ  Click the CD/DVD icon in the virtual machine status bar and choose Connect Image 

from the shortcut menu. 

ƒ  Choose CD/DVD 1 > Connect Image from the Devices menu. 

2  Specify the image file. 

For further installation steps you should refer to the documentation of the application you are 
installing. 

You can create a snapshot when the virtual machine is running, paused, or stopped. To make a 
snapshot: 

1  Choose Take Snapshot from the Virtual Machine menu. 

2  In the Snapshot Parameters window type a name for the snapshot in the Snapshot Name field 

and provide a short description, if necessary.