Keynote file didnt copy disk cannot be found

I have an iMac,iPad and iPhone 4S. been trying to move a keynote file onto my iPad via iTunes but it says the disk cannot be found. any assistance appreciated.

tebazile,
Try going to Device Manager, and making sure the USB Root Hubs are not set to power off.
To get to Device Manager go to Start->Control Panel (Classic Start Menu its Start->Settings-> Control Panel) -> Open System (may need to switch to classic instead of category view to see it), then the Hardware tab. Click on the device manager button. Click on the plus next to Universal Serial Bus to see the USB Root Hubs listed.
Hope this helps,
Nathan C.
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