How do I burn a file to a CD-R disk?

CessnaFlyer · CessnaFlyer #1 (**permalink**)

12-05-2008, 06:27 PM

I downloaded a pdf file and my iMac placed it in my documents "folder" (do Macs call them folders like Windows does?).

I inserted a blank CD-R with the intention of burning the pdf file onto the CD and taking the CD with me to work.

I believe I am following the instructions on the "To burn a disk image on a CD or DVD" Disk Utility Help window, but the file I want to burn is shaded gray and I can't select it.

Any ideas?

Regards,
Sam

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #2 (**permalink**)

12-05-2008, 06:38 PM

Have the .pdf file on the desktop, open Disk utility and drag the file to the left hand column. Select and the burn button should become active in you have a blank disc in the optical drive. Click.

Also check Apple System Profiler to ensure CD-R media is compatible.

ron4mac · ron4mac #3 (**permalink**)

12-05-2008, 07:32 PM

You're making it a bit more complex than it needs to be. No Disk Utility needed.

When you insert a blank CD/DVD, let it "open" in Finder. It will appear on your desktop. Just drag whatever you want to burn to the CD/DVD icon (it just uses aliases - doesn't actually move your file there). When you've got everything you want on it established, just drag the CD/DVD icon to the trash (eject) and it will burn it.

cwa107 · cwa107 #4 (**permalink**)

12-05-2008, 09:40 PM

Another option is to download burning software that gives you a greater degree of control. Aside from the commercial (and not cheap) Roxio Toast, there's an excellent open source program called Burn.

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Member Since: Dec 20, 2006 Location: Middletown, Pennsylvania Posts: 25,916 Mac Specs: 15" MBP, Core i7/2GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB Crucial M4 SSD	12-05-2008, 09:40 PM Another option is to download burning software that gives you a greater degree of control. Aside from the commercial (and not cheap) Roxio Toast, there's an excellent open source program called Burn. Liquid and computers don't mix. It might seem simple, but we see an incredible amount of people post here about spills. Keep drinks and other liquids away from your expensive electronics!
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CessnaFlyer #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 30, 2008 Posts: 20	12-05-2008, 06:27 PM I downloaded a pdf file and my iMac placed it in my documents "folder" (do Macs call them folders like Windows does?). I inserted a blank CD-R with the intention of burning the pdf file onto the CD and taking the CD with me to work. I believe I am following the instructions on the "To burn a disk image on a CD or DVD" Disk Utility Help window, but the file I want to burn is shaded gray and I can't select it. Any ideas? Regards, Sam
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harryb2448 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,058 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	12-05-2008, 06:38 PM Have the .pdf file on the desktop, open Disk utility and drag the file to the left hand column. Select and the burn button should become active in you have a blank disc in the optical drive. Click. Also check Apple System Profiler to ensure CD-R media is compatible.
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