Posted on Jul 09, 2008

How to back up photos on MacBook

I need an explanation of how to back-up or transfer photos from iPhoto on my MacBook to my Verbatim SmartDisk FireliteModel #FWFL-160-N
I have tried copying photo events in iPhoto by selecting and copy key, then open the Firelite and use paste. I can see the photos transfer but as soon as they are recorded on the Firelite they are erased and cannot be found. The Firelite always asks if I want to replace, replace all or stop but whatever I choose makes no difference. No photos go over to Firelite. Yet a few months ago some did but I am unable to get any more to transfer.
Any help or suggestions are much appreciated.

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