Using
the Finder
49
Ejecting the System Diskette
Now
that
we
know how
to
insert the System Diskette, let's
learn how
to
eject it. There are two methods for doing so. One
way
is
by pressing the
Command
key simultaneously with the
E key. The
Command
key is located
to
the immediate left
of
the space bar. Its key top
is
inscribed with the symbol
~
.
In
order
to learn the second method
of
ejecting a diskette,
we
will first need
to
understand how to use the mouse. The
mouse controls the
arrow
shaped pointer
on
the Desktop
surface. The pointer can be moved by sliding the mouse across
the working surface. Try sliding the mouse
to
the left. The
pointer should also move to the left.
If
the mouse
is
slid
to
the
right, the pointer will also move
to
the right. Notice
that
the
pointer
cannot
be moved off
of
the Desktop surface.
Move the mouse so
that
the pointer
is
positioned
on
the
word
"File"
in the
menu
bar.
Be
certain
the
tip
of
the
arrow
is
positioned in the white margin
near
the word
"File."
Then
press the mouse
button.
The
Desktop
surface should
appear
as
shown in figure 3.6. Notice
that
the contents
of
the File menu
are displayed
on
the Desktop. The procedure
we
have
just
undertaken
is
known as pulling down the File menu.
While pressing the mouse
button,
move the mouse so
that
the
arrow
is
pointing
to
Eject in the File menu. Then release the
mouse button. The System Disk will be ejected.
Notice
that
certain menu selections
are
displayed in black
while others are displayed in gray.
Only those in black
can
be
chosen. We will discuss this in more detail later in this chapter.
If
you pull
down
a menu
and
subsequently decide
not
to
select
an
item from it, you
can
exit this situation either by
moving the pointer outside
of
the area containing the selec-
tions
and
releasing the nrouse
button
or
by moving the pointer
back
to
File in the menu
bar
and
releasing the mouse
button.
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