To display the properties of removable media, right-click on the object that represents the media on the desktop, then choose Properties. A Media Properties dialog is displayed.
To view basic information on the media, select the Basic tab. The following table describes the Basic elements on the Media Properties dialog:
Dialog Element |
Description |
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Name |
Displays the name assigned to the media. |
Location |
Displays the file path assigned to the media. |
Volume |
Displays the name of the volume assigned to the media. |
Free Space |
Displays the free space available on the media. |
Modified |
Displays the date that the media was last modified. |
Select the Emblems tab to assign an emblem to the media icon.
To view permissions information on the media, select the Permissions tab. The following table describes the Permissions elements on the Media Properties dialog:
Dialog Element |
Description |
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File Owner |
Displays the name of the user that owns the file. |
File Group |
Displays the name of the group that owns the file. |
Read/Write/Execute check boxes |
Displays the read/write/execute permissions for Owner/Group/Others. |
Special Flags |
Displays the Set user ID, Set group ID, and Sticky check boxes set for the media. |
Text view |
Displays the drwxrwxrwx string that corresponds to the Read/Write/Execute check boxes. |
Number view |
Displays the octal string that corresponds to the Read/Write/Execute check boxes. |
Notes |
Displays a note that you previously assigned to the media using the File Manager. The note is not visible to other users. |
Click Close to close the Media Properties dialog.