Morning Again, Image Capture through USB also. I suppose that means iPhoto also; do not know do not use, but Adobe Bridge recognises.
Cheers! `RobD.. On 30Sep2010, at 3:11 am, Rob Davies wrote: > Morning, > > As mentioned Bluetooth support within iPhone is for devices only, as per most > things Apple. > > USB connection and GraphicConverter will do same as Bluetooth except with > cable connected? > > Another App called FileApp will allow a little more flexibility, but requires > DiskAid on desktop, fees apply. > Alternatives available??? > I bought as bundle with TuneAid best app for sorting iTunes and iPod devices: > license extends to a Windows install and many machines. > > Just carry spare USB cable in Laptop case. > > > Cheers! > `RobD.... > > > > On 29Sep2010, at 9:27 pm, Neil Houghton wrote: > >> On our last European holiday (a couple of years ago) we used to regularly >> transfer photos from Georgie's Nokia mobile phone to our MacBook pro by >> bluetooth - it was very convenient - we could do it over drinks in the hotel >> bar. >> >> I was trying to figure out how to do it with my new iPhone - but I'm having >> problems: >> >> Note, I don't use/like iPhoto - I prefer to just manage my photos like any >> other file - so I import using Image Capture, view with quicklook (or >> Graphic Converter) and edit using Photoshop elements or Graphic Converter. >> >> So far, I've successfully achieved the following: >> >> Transferred photos when connected directly by dock/usb cable - Image Capture >> lets me browse & import from the iPhone with no problems. >> >> Switched on bluetooth on the iPhone and successfully paired the iPhone with >> my Imac. >> >> If I look in Bluetooth Preferences, I can see the iPhone with: >> Paired: Yes >> Configured: Yes >> Connected: No >> >> Also I have enabled Bluetooth sharing. >> So the problem seems to be actually making the connection. >> >> If I try from the imac, I can see the iPhone in the bluetooth menu but the >> only option is "Connect to Network" and, if I try that, I get the message: >> >>> The Bluetooth network is unavailable >>> There was a problem connecting to your device. Make sure the device is on, >>> in range, paired correctly (which it is) and services such as Bluetooth >>> tethering are set up properly. >> >> Well the device is certainly on, in range, paired correctly – but I was >> under the impression, I would only need Bluetooth tethering if I wanted to >> connect the computer to the internet using the iPhones internet connection? >> >> If I try from the iPhone, I could see the iMac but when I tried to connect, >> it said that the device (my iMacs name) was unsupported and the only option >> it gave me was to “forget Device” - which it did - the iMac no longer showed >> up – just the “searching” wheel. >> >> Just as a long shot, I tried turning on bluetooth tethering, unpaired and >> re-paired the iPhone and, for a while, the iPhone showed the iMac as >> “connected” however, image capture couldn’t see the iPhone and, after a >> minute or two, the iPhone disconnected and the mac showed a slightly >> different error message: >> >> >>> The Bluetooth network is unavailable >>> There was a problem with the device’s connection. Make sure the device is >>> turned on, in range, and set up properly. >> >> I’m assuming this probably comes up because I have Cellular Data set to off >> on the iPhone (since I don’t actually want to conect to the internet through >> the iPhone). >> >> I’m probably missing something really obvious here – something that was so >> easy on an ancient nokia shouldn’t be so hard on my new iPhone surely!! >> >> >> Cheers >> >> >> Neil >> -- >> Neil R. Houghton >> Albany, Western Australia >> Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 >> Email: [email protected] >> >> >> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Unsubscribe - <mailto:[email protected]> > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:[email protected]>
