Using the Trash

You can remove files, folders, applications, or documents you no longer need by putting them in the Trash. Items remain in the Trash until you choose Empty Trash from the Finder menu.

In Mac OS X, you can eject a CD or external drive, such as a Zip or FireWire drive, by dragging its icon from the Finder to the Trash. You may notice that as you drag the icon to the Trash, the Trash icon changes from a trash can to the Eject icon.

Getting Started with Mac OS X version 10.2 > Working with Your New Desktop > Using the Trash