…save my files to a CD using a Mac?

Answer

toast iconOne option is to use Toast Titanium™ software (found on the Library’s Media Studio Macs).

Step-By-Step

  1. Create and organize a folder on the desktop with the data you wish to burn. Leave your folder open.
  2. Open media tray (press keyboard’s eject button eject button), insert the CD-R and close the tray.
  3. Start Toast™ application.
  4. Click the Data tab in the Toast window.
  5. In the window’s selection drawer, select Advanced and ISO 9660 to ensure compatibility of your disc with both Windows and Mac.

    screen capture of the toast window showing the data tab, selection drawer, and the record button

  6. Drag the files/folders prepared in Step 1 into Toast’s drop zone.
    • Important! You cannot erase or re-record CD-R discs after this point—make sure you have the exact files you want before proceeding.
    • To view, add or delete these files within Toast, click the Select button.
  7. Start the CD recording process by clicking on the red Record button in the lower right corner of the Toast Window.
  8. Verify number of copies (1) and Write Speed (best), then click Record to confirm the recording process.
  9. Eject your CD when Toast completes writing and displays the dialog box stating “Your disc is ready.”
  10. Close Toast: from the Toast Titanium menu, select Quit Toast Titanium. When prompted, click Don’t Save.

Help

For additional information about burning CD-Rs with Toast, contact the Learning Resources Desk at 924-5521.