Can't import jpeg files to iPhoto

iPhoto will not recognise my jpeg files. I am using iPhoto 9.6.1
How do I get the jpegs into iPhoto? Please help!

Open iPhoto. Select “Photos” in the sidebar (other selections, such as “Events”, will be greyed out upon import attempts):
Then, from the Menu Bar, File > Import to Library > [choose the jpeg files selectively or the folder containing them]

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