Command key for ejecting disc from Superdrive?

trek1500 · Jul 14, 2008, 04:28 PM

Is there a command key for the MAC that will eject a DVD from the slot drive?

I'm a day old owner of a MAC MINI and to eject I have been using the remote to actually go into the program and select "eject disc"...wondering if there is a faster way...

Thanks!

Blue Velvet · Jul 14, 2008, 04:35 PM

Unfortunately, you have to have the disk icon selected before keying Apple + E which can be a pain if you've got a bunch of windows open. There's also the eject key at the top right of Apple keyboards...

I also use Ejector. Very handy and will unmount and eject drives that Finder says are busy when they're not.

Eidorian · Jul 14, 2008, 04:37 PM

http://www.tuaw.com/2008/05/22/mac-1...-the-menu-bar/

Why use a third party application?

Blue Velvet · Jul 14, 2008, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eidorian

Why use a third party application?

Because it gives you a drop-down choice of all drives, including flash keys and iPods.

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trek1500 macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sugar Land, Texas	Command key for ejecting disc from Superdrive? Is there a command key for the MAC that will eject a DVD from the slot drive? I'm a day old owner of a MAC MINI and to eject I have been using the remote to actually go into the program and select "eject disc"...wondering if there is a faster way... Thanks! __________________ Macbook Pro, 2.4 GHz Intel Core Duo 2, 2GB SDRAM, 200 GB hard drive, 15.4 inch TFT glossy display, Nvidia GE Force 8600M, Superdrive, iSight video cam
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Blue Velvet Demi-Goddess (Moderator emeritus) Join Date: Jul 2004	Unfortunately, you have to have the disk icon selected before keying Apple + E which can be a pain if you've got a bunch of windows open. There's also the eject key at the top right of Apple keyboards... I also use Ejector. Very handy and will unmount and eject drives that Finder says are busy when they're not.
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