Sony 3-270-589-12 (1) User Manual

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File Operations in File Access Mode (for Macintosh)
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er 5  F
ile Ope
rat
ions
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.
1
Start the Finder.
Check to be sure that a drive has been assigned to this 
unit.
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.
• 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.
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.
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.
Notes
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