Sync iPad with another Mac

Hi there,
I am on vacation far from original Mac that my iPad normally syncs to. I connected ti to Mac Mini I have here and iTunes does not see iPad at all! I would like to sync (load) some pictures sitting in Mac Mini to iPad. I would disable all other sync data, like music and contacts anyway. I looked under Settings and there under General Wi-Fi sync says that my Mac is away and Sync Now button is greyed out.. I don't really need WiFi sync, cable is fine, have it with me.
What is wrong here, why I can't do this things?
Regards,
Zack

Thanks for quick answer. So I can't reset this and then sync it back when I get back home to my regular Mac?

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