New Macbook trying to access data on existing time capsule

[Tamber]

Hi there,
Apologize if I don't post this in the right place
I just purchased a new macbook. I would like to access documents (mainly photos in iPhoto) off my time capsule. I have both my desktop and my macbook backing up to the time capsule. When I try to import I can see my desktop but it's greyed out.
I would simply like to be able to access and work on photos and documents that I have started on my desktop. Any suggestions on where to start would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!!
Tamber

 

[Kaveman]

You need to migrate the user account that the photos are stored in onto the new Mac.

 

[oldscribe]

Hi,

I would simply like to be able to access and work on photos and documents that I have started on my desktop.

Regarding documents ( pages / numbers etc)I use iCloud for all devices, just go to your desktop and MacBooks system preferences > iCloud and make sure documents are turned on. Makes life simple start document on Macbook then when out and about edit on iPhone/ iPad.