Disklavier

Did you just try dragging a jpg file into the Picture Folder on your desktop?

-Joan


--- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "mimibighead" <TCHEN93816@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks.  I was able (in Windows) to "network" my computer wirelessly 
> to the DK; however, I couldn't figure out how to "open" the Pictures 
> Folder or access the DK.  I looked in My Computer but couldn't see 
> anything. 
> Anyone with some Windows expertise to help my upload JPEGs 
> wirelessly?
> TC
> 
> 
> --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "jheitzeb1" <jheitzeb1@> wrote:
> >
> > Re: Mark IV Connecting a computer to the I/O center
> > 
> > Yes, I have added pictures to my tablet  ... do you have a tablet 
> for your
> > Mark IV?
> > 
> > I added the photos (in jpeg format with file extension .jpg)  
> wirelessly. I have a Mac with a 
> > wireless airport network.  
> > 
> > Look for a network called "DVK##### " ( where ##### are numbers) 
> and click on that 
> > network to connect to.  On a Mac that network icon appears on my 
> desktop and then I 
> > click on it to open it up and then see a folder called "My 
> Picture".  Not sure how you 
> > connect and such for PC, but would suspect it is similar.
> > 
> > Note: When connecting allow 10 minutes or so for the DSK #####  to 
> show up as the 
> > network to connect to and then the "Picture Folder"  should appear 
> on the Macintosh 
> > desktop and drag jpeg files into it.
> > 
> > I was told by technical help at Yamaha that this is the only thing 
> you can put
> > on the hard drive as they don't want anyone messing up the system, 
> so you don't have 
> > access to transferring midi files as yet.  The ability to 
> wirelessly download upgrades to the 
> > system of the Mark IV is  future development as well. Currently 
> the wireless network is 
> > there, for jpeg transfer ONLY, but the folders that contain system 
> and midis are protected 
> > now to prevent people accidently erasing info. They will set up 
> some sort of temp folder to 
> > transfer the midis bought online and password to add these to your 
> hard drive ..... The 
> > disklavier has an underlying Linux system computer onboard.
> > 
> > I originally was going to try to use the cable to cable connection 
> using a
> > cross-over ethernet cable, but it does not work and the technician 
> verified that was true. 
> > It is much easier to go wireless than hook up cables anyway.  
> > 
> > I did have problems with uploads from my Mac as the jpeg files on 
> my Mac had hidden 
> > files for data called metadata and this I believe somehow caused 
> the tablet to view these 
> > hidden files as "blank pictures" for every jpeg file that I had.  
> Which was annoying to say 
> > the least.  I finally got about 10 jpeg photos transferred 
> successfully with only one blank 
> > picture.  I can live with that.  I don't believe that jpeg file 
> structure on a PC will result in 
> > any problems. 
> > 
> > If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
> > 
> > Hope this helps
> > -Joan---
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> >  In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "mimibighead" <TCHEN93816@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Can anyone please share with me how to upload personal JPEGs 
> into the 
> > > tablet?  I read the manual which suggested a "network" 
> connection 
> > > through the I/O center.  I'm assuming there has to be an easier 
> > > way...i.e., USB port, etc.
> > > 
> > > Thanks
> > >
> >
>