Hi Rob, Yes, Image Capture through USB is how I have it set-up on the iMac at home.
Cheers Neil -- Neil R. Houghton Albany, Western Australia Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 Email: [email protected] on 30/9/10 3:19 AM, Rob Davies at [email protected] wrote: > 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 ³forget Device² - which it did - the iMac no longer showed >>> up just the ³searching² 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 >>> ³connected² however, image capture couldn¹t 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 device¹s connection. Make sure the device is >>>> turned on, in range, and set up properly. >>> >>> I¹m assuming this probably comes up because I have Cellular Data set to off >>> on the iPhone (since I don¹t actually want to conect to the internet through >>> the iPhone). >>> >>> I¹m probably missing something really obvious here something that was so >>> easy on an ancient nokia shouldn¹t 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]>
