FujiFilm 50i User Manual

Install the FinePix Viewer software

Install Acrobat Reader

Install the USB Mass Storage Driver

Install the USB PC Camera Driver

Set up RealJukebox2 Plus

Set up the cradle

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To connect the FinePix50i to your PC for the first time using the special USB cable...

Preparation completed

Thank you for purchasing this FUJIFILM product. This Software Quick Start Guide summarizes the procedure you must follow to connect your FUJIFILM Digital Camera FinePix50i to a personal computer. Read this guide carefully to ensure that you use your camera correctly.

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Software Quick Start Guide

IMPORTANT

Be sure to read this page before using the Software.

Please note that this Guide is written on the assumption that you already have a basic understanding of how to use your PC (personal computer), Windows and Macintosh. For basic information on using your PC, Windows and Macintosh, refer to the respective manuals supplied with your PC.

• InfoBind is a copyright protection technology developed jointly by NTT, NTT East and Kobe Steel, Ltd. This technology has been applied to recording media that have a proper ID. The ID of the recording media encrypts data, preventing the playback of data that has been copied to another media and protecting the copyright of the digital contents of the media.

• SVQ file is a file format used in InfoBind technology. The SmartMedia ID encrypts files, preventing files from being copied to other media and thus preventing illegal copying.

• MP3 (MPEG1 Audio layer-3) is an MPEG (Motion Picture Experts Group) standard audio compression mathod that compresses data to one-tenth of its actual size by eliminating audio information that humans have difficulty perceiving.

• Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation of the U.S. registered in the U.S. and other countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operating System.

• Macintosh, iMac, Mac OS and QuickTime™ are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

• Adobe Acrobat is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated of the U.S.

• SmartMedia™ is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.

• All other company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.

Do not attempt to play the CD-ROM enclosed with this product on an audio CD player. Doing so could damage your hearing or could damage your speakers or headphones.

This End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) is an agreement between Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. (“Fuji”) and you, which sets forth the terms and conditions of the license granted for you to use the software provided by Fuji. The CD-ROM contains third party software. In case a separate agreement is provided by a third party supplier for its software, the provisions of such separate agreement shall apply to the use of such third party software, prevailing over those of this Agreement.

1. Definitions.

(a) “Media” means the CD-ROM titled “Software for FinePix MP” which is provided to you together with this

Agreement. (b) “Software” means the software which is recorded on Media. (c) “Documentation” means the operation manuals of Software and other related written materials which are

provided to you together with Media. (d) “Product” means Media (including Software) and Documentation collectively.

2. Use of Software.

Fuji grants to you a nontransferable, nonexclusive license: (a) to install one copy of Software onto one computer in binary machine executable form; (b) to use Software on the computer onto which Software is installed; and (c) to make one backup copy of Software.

3. Restrictions.

3.1 You shall not distribute, rent, lease or otherwise transfer all or any part of Software, Media or Documentation

to any third party without Fuji’s prior written consent. You also shall not sublicense, assign or otherwise transfer all or any part of the rights granted to you by Fuji under this Agreement without Fuji’s prior written consent.

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Documentation.

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3.4 You shall not, or shall not have any third party, reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble Software.

4. Ownership.

All copyrights and other proprietary rights to Software and Documentation are owned and retained by Fuji or the third party suppliers as indicated on or in Software or Documentation. Nothing contained herein shall be construed, expressly or implicitly, as transferring or granting any right, license, or title to you other than those explicitly granted under this Agreement.

5. Limited Warranty.

Fuji warrants to you that Media is free from any defect in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of your receipt of Media. Should Media not meet the foregoing warranty, Fuji shall replace such defective Media with other Media bearing no defect. Fuji’s entire liability and your sole and exclusive remedy with regard to any defect in Media shall be expressly limited to such Fuji’s replacement of Media as provided herein.

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NOTICE

BEFORE OPENING THE PACKAGE OF CD-ROM PROVIDED BY FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD., PLEASE READ THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. ONLY IF YOU DO AGREE TO THIS AGREEMENT, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO USE THE SOFTWARE RECORDED ON THE CD-ROM. BY OPENING THE PACKAGE, YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT.

End User License Agreement

7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. IN NO EVENT SHALL FUJI HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY GENERAL, SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OR LOST SAVINGS) INCURRED FROM THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE PRODUCT EVEN IF FUJI HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

8. No export.

You acknowledge that neither Software nor any part thereof, will be transferred, or exported to any country or used in any manner in violation of any export control laws and regulations to which Software is subject.

9. Termination.

In case you breach any of the terms and conditions hereof, Fuji may immediately terminate this Agreement without any notice.

10. Term.

This Agreement is effective until the date when you cease to use Software, unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 9 hereof.

11. Obligation upon termination.

Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, you shall, at your own responsibility and expense, delete or destroy immediately all Software (including its copies), Media and Documentation.

12. Governing Law.

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with laws of Japan.

13. Note.

Software includes “Audio Downloading Software”, application software having the function of transmitting music data files. “Audio Downloading Software” contains the programs whose copyrights and other proprietary rights are owned and retained by NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE CORPORATION and/or NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE EAST CORPORATION (“NTT Programs”). Fuji grants to you the license of NTT Programs hereunder under the terms and conditions of the license agreement between Fuji and NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE EAST CORPORATION. You acknowledge and agree that: (a) the license of NTT Programs granted to you by Fuji hereunder is subject to the license agreement between

Fuji and NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE EAST CORPORATION; and

(b) upon expiration or termination of such license agreement, all the rights of Fuji relating to NTT Programs as a

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Introduction

Glossary of Terms

This section provides explanations of the minimum basic operations you must be familiar with in order to use your personal computer, along with an introduction to some other operations that will help you to use your computer more efficiently. For more detailed information on using your computer, refer to the user manuals supplied with the computer.

■ Administrator

The computer network manager. Setting your user privileges to “Administrator” allows you to use all the functions available in Windows 2000 Professional.

■ Application software

Software used for a specific purpose, such as word processing, spreadsheets or image editing.

■ Browser

Software used for viewing web pages on the Internet. Examples include Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator.

■ Click, Double-click

Click: Pressing the left mouse button (Windows) or the mouse button (Macintosh) once

and then releasing it.

☞ Used to select files, folders, windows, buttons, etc.

Double-click: Clicking the left mouse button (Windows) or the mouse button (Macintosh)

twice.

☞ Used to open files, folders, etc.

■ DPOF

A format used for recording information on SmartMedia that specifies which images are to be printed.

Left

Double-

click

Click

Windows Macintosh

Specifications for the images to be printed (trimming data, etc.)

SmartMedia

Images

WindowsMacintosh

IMPORTANT ........................................................................................ 2

Contents .............................................................................................. 4

Introduction......................................................................................... 5

Glossary of Terms ........................................................................................ 5

So Many Ways to Use Your Images............................................................. 8

Taking Your Music With You ...................................................................... 10

Installation on a Windows PC.......................................................... 11

Pre-installation Checklist ............................................................................ 11

Installing the Software ................................................................................ 12

Connecting the Camera to Your Computer ................................................ 17

Installing the Mass Storage Driver.............................................................. 22

Installing the PC Camera Driver ................................................................. 29

The User’s Guide (PDF) and How to Read It ............................................. 35

Using the Software on Windows ..................................................... 36

Connecting the Camera and PC and Viewing Images ............................... 36

Attaching Images to E-mail Messages in FinePixViewer ........................... 40

Using the FinePix Internet Service ............................................................. 43

User Registration .................................................................................... 43

Videoconferencing Using PictureHello ....................................................... 46

Using VideoImpression............................................................................... 52

Listening to Music on Your FinePix50i ....................................................... 56

When the software does not run properly...................................... 63

Uninstalling the Driver ................................................................................ 63

Uninstalling FinePixViewer, DP Editor and Exif Launcher.......................... 64

Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 65

Installation on a Macintosh.............................................................. 80

Pre-installation Checklist ............................................................................ 80

Installing the Software ................................................................................ 81

The User’s Guide (PDF) and How to Read It ............................................. 84

Using the Software on a Macintosh ................................................ 85

Connecting the Camera and Macintosh and Viewing Images.................... 85

Attaching Images to E-mail Messages in FinePixViewer ........................... 88

Using the FinePix Internet Service ............................................................. 90

User Registration .................................................................................... 90

Using VideoImpression............................................................................... 94

Listening to Music on Your FinePix50i ....................................................... 98

Uninstalling the Software on a Macintosh ................................... 104

Uninstalling Mass Storage Driver and PC Camera Driver........................ 104

Uninstalling Exif Launcher, FinePixViewer and DP Editor........................ 104

Uninstalling Audio Downloading Software................................................ 104

Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 105

The symbols listed below are used throughout this guide.

Indicates important precautions to follow when using the software.

✽

Indicates important information.

☞ Indicates notes or additional information.

Indicates useful tips.

TIP

NOTE

Symbols Used in This Guide

Contents

Windows

Macintosh

■ Drag & drop

An operation used to move, copy or store files and folders.

■ Drive

A peripheral device used by a personal computer to store and access files. A disk drive into which removable media can be loaded is referred to as a removable disk drive. Typical examples include CD-ROM drives and floppy disk drives. Digital cameras are also handled as disk drives.

Drive icons in Windows Drive icons for Macintosh

■ Driver

Software used by a personal computer to operate a peripheral device.

■ File

Data stored on a SmartMedia or on the hard disk of a personal computer. Files are the units used by personal computers and cameras to manage data. For instance, one image is handled as one file, as is one music track.

■ Folder

A location in which related files are stored. Other folders can also be stored inside a folder.

■ Install

The process of setting up software on a personal computer.

■ Menu

A list of functions displayed at the edge of the screen. Typical examples include the “File” and “Edit” menus. When you click on a menu name, a list of the available functions appears and you can then execute a function by moving the mouse to the desired function name.

■ MP3

An abbreviation for MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3. This refers to a format for audio files.

■ Password

This is a secret code designed to prevent improper use of your user ID. Type your password when you log in to the server. The first time you log in during the FinePix Internet Service user registration, type in your choice of password using letters or numbers. Ensure that you are not observed as you type in your password.

■ Server

A computer used on a computer network, such as the Internet, that provides services and data to connected network users.

■ SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)

A communications format with enhanced security functions. Using SSL allows you to exchange data over the Internet with greater safety.

■ Thumbnail

A reduced image created when images are displayed as a list. In FinePixViewer, double-clicking on a thumbnail image displays the original image.

■ Uninstall

The process of removing software from your PC and restoring your PC’s settings to their original status before the software was installed.

■ User ID

A name by which users are identified. Type your user ID when you log in to the server. The first time you log in during the FinePix Internet Service user registration, type in your choice of user ID using letters or numbers.

■ Charges

The charges for using the Internet include the following:

✽

If the charges vary depending on the call or connection time, you should use your PC’s automatic disconnect function to avoid wasted connection time.

✽

The FUJIFILM FinePix Internet Service includes both free and fee-based services.

✽

If you use online shopping or other services, you will be invoiced for the product or service in addition to the call and connection charges.

■ Viruses

A virus infecting your PC can result in the loss of important data or the sending of unwanted e-mail messages to the people stored in your address book. Do not open downloaded files or files received as e-mail attachments unless you are certain of their content.

Important Information and Helpful Hints for Internet Users

Call charges

Connection charges

The fees paid for using the phone line; paid to your telephone company.

The fees paid for server connection and data storage (e-mail and web pages); paid to your Internet service provider (ISP).

Drag

1. Position the mouse pointer over the file or folder icon you want to drag.

2. With the mouse button held down, move the mouse to another location.

Drop When you reach the desired location, release the mouse button.

FinePixViewer

QuickTime

DP Editor

Acrobat Reader

FinePix Internet Service

Exif Launcher

VideoImpression

Launches the FinePixViewer software when a camera is connected.

Allows you to display thumbnail lists of the images stored on your PC or in the camera, print the images individually or as an index, display the images at full size and perform some basic image processing.

Software needed for playing back movies, etc.

You can use this software to generate the information you will need to print your images using a printer that supports DPOF (Digital Print Order Format).

Software used to read PDF-format documents on a personal computer. This software is needed to read the User’s Guides for FinePixViewer and VideoImpression, etc.

Users can sign up to get access to a wide range of services.

To sign on as a user, refer to the following pages: Windows users : P.43 Macintosh users : P.90

Used to download and edit movies you have shot.

FinePixViewer

PictureHello

PC Camera Driver

PictureHello

Mass Storage Driver

Allows a digital camera to be used as USB Mass Storage (removable disk drive, card reader).

Allows a digital camera to be used as a PC Camera.

Requirements (See P.46 for details.)

• A FUJIFILM camera that has the PC Camera function.

• A connection to the Internet

• A Windows PC with a sound card and a microphone and speakers connected

Used for videoconferencing

(Windows only)

Transmission: Via the Internet

Taking Part in a Videoconference

Personal computer

Placing the camera in the cradle with the lens cover closed establishes a “DSC (card reader)” connection.

Placing the camera in the cradle with the lens cover open establishes a “PC CAMERA” connection.

USB connection

Windows

Pre-installation Checklist

Installation on a Windows PC

■ Hardware and software requirements

To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your system before you begin the installation.

Compatible PCs : IBM PC/AT or compatible

✽1

Operating System : Windows 98 (including the second edition)

Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me) Windows 2000 Professional

(For installation, log in using the Administrator group.) CPU : Pentium 200 MHz or better RAM : 64 MB minimum Hard disk space : Amount required for installation: 140 MB minimum

Amount required for operation: 300 MB minimum Display : 800 × 600 pixels or better, 16-bit color or better Internet connection

✽2

: 56 kbps modem connection (recommended) or better

or an ISDN connection Sound functions

✽3

: Speakers, microphone and sound card

✽1

Models with a USB interface as a standard feature and one of the above operating systems preinstalled.

✽2

Required to use the FinePix Internet Service and videoconferencing. The software can still be installed even if you do not have an Internet connection.

✽3

Sound functions are required for videoconferencing, for audio input/output in VideoImpression and for audio playback using RealJukebox2 Plus.

• Connect the cradle directly to the computer using the special USB cable. The

software may not operate correctly if you use an extension cable or connect the cradle via a USB hub.

• If your computer has more than one USB port, the camera can be connected to either

port.

• Push the USB connector fully into the socket to ensure that it is securely connected.

The software may not operate correctly if the connection is faulty.

• Additional USB interface board is not guaranteed.

• Windows 95 cannot be used.

• Operation is not guaranteed on home-built computers or on computers running

updated operating system software.

• Use the drivers (the Mass Storage Driver and PC Camera Driver) provided on the

enclosed CD-ROM. When older drivers are already installed on your PC, uninstall the old versions and then re-install the drivers provided on the enclosed CD-ROM.

• If your Internet connection is via a router or via a LAN (connecting machines on the

LAN to the Internet), you cannot use videoconferencing.

NOTE

Music CD

CDDB

Mass

Storage

Driver

SmartMedia

with ID

File

creation

Audio file (MP3 file)

Down-

A database for CDs on the Internet. Use this as a source of song titles, artist names, etc.

✽ The MP3 file is encoded and downloaded to your camera.

If you copy the music on the SmartMedia to another SmartMedia or computer, you cannot play them back.

USB connection

RealJukebox2 Plus

(Windows)

MacMP3 for FinePix

Audio Downloading

Software

(Macintosh)

Creates an MP3 file and

downloads it to your camera.

Creates an MP3 file and

downloads it to your camera.

Windows

Installing the Software

1. Switch on your PC and start up Windows.

✽

If you had already switched on your PC, restart your PC at this point.

2. Quit all other active applications until no applications are shown in the taskbar.

1 Click the right mouse button on the application icon in the taskbar. 2 Click “Close” in the menu that appears to quit the application.

✽

Refer to the instructions provided with your PC and applications (antivirus software, etc.) for details.

3. If the applications listed below are already installed on your PC, use the procedure on P.64 to uninstall them.

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Exif Viewer

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Exif Launcher

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DP Editor

4. Load the enclosed CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The installer starts up automatically.

Installation Preparations

Applications to be shut down

(the icons shown vary depending on the applications that are running)

Launching the Installer Manually

1. Double-click the “My Computer” icon.

2. Right-click “FINEPIX” (CD-ROM drive) in the “My

Computer” window and select “Open”.

3. Double-click “SETUP” or “SETUP.exe” in the CD-ROM

window.

✽

The way file names are displayed differs as described below depending on your computer settings.

• File extensions (3-letter suffixes indicating the file type) may be shown or hidden. (e.g. Setup.exe or Setup)

• Text may be shown normally or all in uppercase (e.g. Setup or SETUP).

1. The Setup screen appears. Click the [Install FinePixViewer] button.

2. A list of the applications to be installed appears. Check the list and then click the [OK] button.

3. Install FinePixViewer, DP Editor and Exif Launcher.

1 Notes/warnings concerning the

applications to be installed are displayed. Check the notes/warnings and then click the [Next >] button.

2 Check the installation destination

folder and then click the [Next >] button.

3 A confirmation window appears

when installation is completed. Click the [OK] button and then install DP Editor and Exif Launcher. (Repeat the procedure from step 1.)

Starting the Installation

Windows

4. Next, install QuickTime.

5. If you are using Windows 98 (excluding SE), install NetMeeting as directed by the on-screen instructions.

6. Install VideoImpression as directed by the on-screen instructions.

7. Install RealJukebox2 Plus.

A serial number card is enclosed with the product. Position the cursor at the first “0” and type in the serial number. (The numbers you type replace the zeros.)

A restart confirmation window may appear during RealJukebox2 Plus installation. If so, do not restart your PC.

NOTE

Make a note of your serial number in the boxes below to ensure that you do not forget it.

If the “Connection speed” window appears, set the correct speed for your type of connection and then click the [Next >] button.

✽

If you do not know your connection speed, simply click the [Next >] button.

In the “Enter Registration” window, click the [Next >] button without entering any data.

Click the [OK] button.

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8. Install the RealJukebox Plug-In for FinePix.

9. Install Windows Media Player as directed by the on-screen instructions.

✽

If you have already installed the latest version of the software, the windows shown below appear. Click the [Cancel] button and then click the [Yes] button in the next window. The restart confirmation window then appears. Click the [Restart] button.

Click the [OK] button.

In this window, tick the “I have read the Privacy Statement” checkbox and then click the [Next >] button.

When you click the [Finish] button, your PC is restarted.

NOTE

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10. Install Acrobat Reader.

✽

You must install Adobe Systems’ Acrobat Reader software to read the FinePixViewer User’s Guide (PDF).

1 Open the “My Computer” window, right-click the CD-ROM icon and select

“Open” to view the contents of the CD-ROM.

2 Double-click “SETUP” or “SETUP.exe”. 3 In the installer window, click the [Install Acrobat Reader] button.

4 Proceed with the installation as directed by the on-screen instructions.

If a “----.dll file not found.” message appears during installation, there is another application running in the background (a screen saver or similar application that could not be shut down in step 1). Forcibly shut down the application. Refer to your Windows manuals for information on how to forcibly shut down an application.

NOTE

Connecting the Camera to Your Computer

To connect your camera to a PC, you must use the cradle. You also use the cradle for the following:

• Charging the battery (/refer to the camera Owner’s Manual)

• Viewing your images on a TV (/refer to the camera Owner’s Manual)

■ Cradle Lamp Displays

Setting up the Cradle

(USB) socket

DC IN 5V socket

CHARGE/ACCESS lamp

(red)

POWER lamp (green)

Connection terminal

DC IN 5V (power input) socket

(USB) socket

A/V OUT (audio/video output) socket

Stabilizer

1 Connect the enclosed AC power

adapter and special USB cable to the cradle.

✽

Plug the cables firmly into the cradle connection sockets.

2 Plug the AC power adapter into the

mains power outlet.

3 Plug the special USB cable into the

USB port on the PC.

POWER lamp

(green)

Lit

Off

CHARGE/ACCESS

lamp (red)

Camera Status

Flashing rapidly

Flashing slowly

Off Off

Lit

Communication in progress OK to remove (Macintosh only) Standing by Charging completed or battery not loaded Charging in progress

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<Example: Windows 2000 Professional>

<Example: Windows Me>

1 Right-click “My Computer” and then click “Properties”. 2 Your operating system type is shown in the “System” box.

To check your type of PC...

Windows

Card Reader (DSC) Connection

– Viewing Images and Downloading Audio Files –

1. Load the SmartMedia.

To download music, you must use a SmartMedia with ID.

2. Remove the connection socket cover on the side of the camera.

✽

When you remove the camera from the cradle to take pictures, replace the connection socket cover on the camera to prevent dust buildup on the socket. Take care not to lose the connection socket cover while the camera is in the cradle.

3. Place the camera in the cradle and slide it onto the connection terminal.

✽

Push the cradle connection terminal firmly into the camera socket.

4. With the lens cover closed, slide the power switch to “” to switch the camera on.

NOTE

Removing the Camera from the Cradle (Card Reader Connection)

1. Exit FinePixViewer.

2. Check that the CHARGE/ACCESS lamp (red) on the cradle is not flashing.

3. Perform this step before you switch off the camera. The procedure for this step varies depending on the operating system used.

No action is required on your PC.

Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon in the taskbar and eject “USB Disk”.

Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon in the taskbar and eject “USB Mass Storage”.

Drag the “Removable drive” icon on the desktop to the Trash.

☞ Check that the CHARGE/ACCESS lamp (red) on the cradle is flashing slowly.

4. Switch the camera off.

Check that the POWER lamp (green) is off.

5. Remove the camera from the cradle.

6. To prevent dust buildup on the socket, replace the connection socket cover.

NOTE

Macintosh

Windows 2000 Professional

Windows Me

Windows 98

●

If you are using Windows, Mass Storage Driver installation (/P.22) begins the first time you connect the camera to your PC.

red

Windows

1. Exit FinePixViewer or VideoImpression.

2. Check that the CHARGE/ACCESS lamp (red) on the cradle is not flashing.

3. Switch the camera off.

Check that the POWER lamp (green) is off.

4. Remove the camera from the cradle.

5. To prevent dust buildup on the socket, replace the connection socket cover.

NOTE

PC Camera Connection

– Videoconferencing (Windows) and Capturing Video –

1. Remove the connection socket cover on the side of the camera.

✽

2. Place the camera in the cradle and slide it onto the connection terminal.

✽

Push the cradle connection terminal firmly into the camera socket.

3. With the lens cover open, slide the power switch to “” to switch the camera on.

red

Removing the Camera from the Cradle (PC Camera Connection)

If you are using Windows, PC Camera Driver installation (/P.29) begins the first time you connect the camera to your PC.

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7. The “Add New Hardware Wizard” dialog appears. Click the [Next >] button.

If the dialog box does not appear, uninstall (See P.63) and then re-install the Mass Storage Driver. (See P.22.)

8. Select “Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)” and click the [Next >] button.

9. Tick the “CD-ROM drive” checkbox and then click the [Next >] button.

✽

If any checkboxes other than “CDROM drive” are ticked, clear the ticks so that “CD-ROM drive” is the only checkbox ticked.

✽

The dialog shown may differ slightly on some types of PC.

NOTE

Windows 98/98SE

Installing the Mass Storage Driver

Installing Mass Storage Driver allows you to transfer files recorded on the camera to your PC.

The Windows CD-ROM may also be required in some cases. Have the CD-ROM ready beforehand. If no Windows CD-ROM was supplied with your PC, consult the Owner’s Manual for your PC or contact your PC’s manufacturer.

1. Switch on your PC and start up Windows.

2. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. If the installation screen for the applications provided on the CD-ROM appears, click the [Exit] button to exit the screen.

3. Load a SmartMedia containing images you have shot into the camera.

4. Set up the cradle. (/P.17)

5. Place the camera in the cradle and switch the camera on with the lens cover closed. (/ P.18)

6. A message indicating that your PC has detected USB Mass Storage appears in the “New Hardware Found” dialog box.

NOTE

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If an older version of the USB Mass Storage Driver is already installed on your PC, use the software on the enclosed CD-ROM to uninstall the old version (

P.63) and then install the latest version as described below. The latest version of the USB Mass Storage Driver is backward-compatible with earlier versions, so you can continue to use your existing USB devices (cameras, interface sets, etc.) with the new driver.

From this point onwards the procedure differs depending on your operating system.

✽ Windows 98/98SE /P.23 ✽ Windows Me /P.25 ✽ Windows 2000 Professional /P.27

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Windows

7. The “Add New Hardware Wizard” dialog opens. Click the [Next >] button.

• It may take a few minutes for the dialog box shown at right to appear after USB Mass

Storage is detected.

• If the dialog box does not appear, uninstall (See P.63) and then re-install the Mass

Storage Driver. (See P.22.)

8. Select “USB Mass Storage” on the same line as “\USBDRV\WINME\UFLT04CB.INF” on the CD-ROM and then

click the [OK] button.

The Windows Me CD-ROM may also be required during installation. In this event, switch CD-ROMs as directed by the on-screen instructions.

Click here.

Check the file name.

✽ If the CD-ROM drive is drive D:.

9. Click the [Finish] button.

NOTE

Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me)

10. Check that USBS04CB.INF has been detected and then click the [Next >] button.

The Windows 98 CD-ROM may also be required during installation. In this event, switch CD-ROMs as directed by the onscreen instructions.

11. Click the [Finish] button.

12. FinePixViewer automatically starts up and displays the images on the SmartMedia.

If FinePixViewer does not start up, check that a new removable disk icon (the connected camera) has appeared in the “My Computer” window.

13. Remove the camera from the cradle. (/P.19)

1 Exit FinePixViewer. 2 Check that the CHARGE/ACCESS lamp on the cradle is not flashing. 3 Switch the camera off.

☞ When a battery is loaded, the CHARGE/ACCESS lamp lights and charging

begins. If no battery is loaded or if charging has already ended, the CHARGE/ACCESS lamp does not light.

14. Restart your PC.

NOTE

1 First uninstall Mass Storage Driver. (See P.63.) 2 Re-install Mass Storage Driver. (See P.22.)

When [ ] does not appear

Next, install PC Camera Driver. See P.29.

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7. The “Found New Hardware Wizard” dialog opens. Click the [Next >] button.

If the dialog box does not appear, uninstall (See P.63) and then re-install the Mass Storage Driver. (See P.22.)

8. Select “Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)” and then click the [Next >] button.

9. In “Optional search locations”, tick the “CD-ROM drives” checkbox and then click the [Next >] button.

✽

If any checkboxes other than “CDROM drives” are ticked, clear the ticks so that “CD-ROM drives” is the only checkbox ticked.

✽

The screen shown may differ slightly depending on the type of computer.

NOTE

Windows 2000 Professional

1 First uninstall Mass Storage Driver. (See P.63.) 2 Re-install Mass Storage Driver. (See P.22.)

When [ ] does not appear

10. The “New Hardware Found” dialog box appears. Wait until the dialog box closes.

11. FinePixViewer automatically starts up and displays the images on the SmartMedia.

If FinePixViewer does not start up, check that a new removable disk icon (the connected camera) has appeared in the “My Computer” window.

12. Remove the camera from the cradle. (/P.19)

1 Exit FinePixViewer. 2 Check that the CHARGE/ACCESS lamp on the cradle is not flashing. 3 Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon [ ] in the taskbar and eject “USB

Disk”.

4 Switch the camera off.

☞ When a battery is loaded, the CHARGE/ACCESS lamp lights and charging

begins. If no battery is loaded or if charging has already ended, the CHARGE/ACCESS lamp does not light.

13. Restart your PC.

NOTE

Next, install PC Camera Driver. See P.29.

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Installing the PC Camera Driver

Installing PC Camera Driver allows you to import live images from the camera.

✽

Use PictureHello (see P.46) or VideoImpression (see P.52) to actually view live images.

✽

Here, “live images” refers to the video images shown on the LCD monitor when the camera is set to photography mode.

1. Switch on your PC and start up Windows.

✽

If you had already switched on your PC, restart your PC at this point.

2. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. If the installation screen for the applications provided on the CD-ROM appears, click the [Exit] button to exit the screen.

3. Set up the cradle. (/P.17)

4. Place the camera in the cradle and switch the camera on with the lens cover open. (/P.20)

5. A message indicating that your PC has detected USB PC Camera appears in the “New Hardware Found” dialog box.

NOTE

10. Check that USBS04CB.INF has been detected and then click the [Next >] button.

11. Click the [Finish] button.

12. FinePixViewer automatically starts up and displays the images on the SmartMedia.

If FinePixViewer does not start up, check that a new removable disk icon (the connected camera) has appeared in the “My Computer” window.

13. Remove the camera from the cradle. (/P.19)

1 Exit FinePixViewer. 2 Check that the CHARGE/ACCESS lamp on the cradle is not flashing. 3 Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon [ ] in the taskbar and eject “USB

Mass Storage”.

4 Switch the camera off.

☞ When a battery is loaded, the CHARGE/ACCESS lamp lights and charging

begins. If no battery is loaded or if charging has already ended, the CHARGE/ACCESS lamp does not light.

14. Restart your PC.

NOTE

1 First uninstall Mass Storage Driver. (See P.63.) 2 Re-install Mass Storage Driver. (See P.22.)

When [ ] does not appear

Next, install PC Camera Driver. See P.29.

From this point onwards the procedure differs depending on your operating system.

✽ Windows 98/98SE /P.30 ✽ Windows Me /P.32 ✽ Windows 2000 Professional /P.33

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9. Check that VC4CB104.INF has been detected and then click the [Next >] button.

The Windows 98 CD-ROM may also be required during installation. In this event, switch CD-ROMs as directed by the onscreen instructions.

10. Click the [Finish] button.

11. FinePixViewer starts up and the “PictureHello” window automatically opens. Check that the live video image is displayed in the “PictureHello” window.

✽

If live images are not displayed, installation was not completed successfully. Refer to “Troubleshooting” (P.78).

12. Remove the camera from the cradle. (/P.21)

1 Exit FinePixViewer. 2 Check that the CHARGE/ACCESS lamp on the cradle is not flashing. 3 Switch the camera off.

☞ When a battery is loaded, the CHARGE/ACCESS lamp lights and charging

begins. If no battery is loaded or if charging has already ended, the CHARGE/ACCESS lamp does not light.

4 Slide the camera off the cradle connector and lift the camera out of the cradle. 5 To prevent dust buildup on the connector, replace the connection socket cover

on the camera.

NOTE

6. The “Add New Hardware Wizard” dialog appears. Click the [Next >] button.

If the dialog box does not appear, uninstall (See P.63) and then re-install the PC Camera Driver. (See P.29.)

7. Select “Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)” and click the [Next >] button.

8. Tick the “CD-ROM drive” checkbox and then click the [Next >] button.

✽

If any checkboxes other than “CDROM drive” are ticked, clear the ticks so that “CD-ROM drive” is the only checkbox ticked.

✽

The dialog shown may differ slightly on some types of PC.

NOTE

Windows 98/98SE

You can now view the images you shot on your FinePix50i on the PC screen (/P.36). See P.56 for information on how to listen to your audio files.

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6. The “Found New Hardware Wizard” dialog opens. Click the [Next >] button.

If the dialog box does not appear, uninstall (See P.63) and then re-install the PC Camera Driver. (See P.29.)

7. Select “Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)” and then click the [Next >] button.

8. In “Optional search locations”, tick the “CD-ROM drives” checkbox and then click the [Next >] button.

✽

If any checkboxes other than “CDROM drives” are ticked, clear the ticks so that “CD-ROM drives” is the only checkbox ticked.

✽

The screen shown may differ slightly depending on the type of computer.

9. Check that VC4CB104.INF has been detected and then click the [Next >] button.

NOTE

Windows 2000 Professional

6. The “Add New Hardware Wizard” dialog opens. Click the [Next >] button.

• It may take a few minutes for the dialog

box shown at right to appear after USB PC Camera is detected.

• If the dialog box does not appear,

uninstall (See P.63) and then re-install the PC Camera Driver. (See P.29.)

• The Windows Me CD-ROM may also be

required during installation. In this event, switch CD-ROMs as directed by the onscreen instructions.

7. Click the [Finish] button.

8. FinePixViewer starts up and the “PictureHello” window automatically opens. Check that the live video image is displayed in the “PictureHello” window.

✽

If live images are not displayed, installation was not completed successfully. Refer to “Troubleshooting” (P.78).

9. Remove the camera from the cradle. (/P.21)

1 Exit FinePixViewer. 2 Check that the CHARGE/ACCESS lamp on the cradle is not flashing. 3 Switch the camera off.

☞ When a battery is loaded, the CHARGE/ACCESS lamp lights and charging

begins. If no battery is loaded or if charging has already ended, the CHARGE/ACCESS lamp does not light.

4 Slide the camera off the cradle connector and lift the camera out of the cradle. 5 To prevent dust buildup on the connector, replace the connection socket cover

on the camera.

NOTE

Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me)

You can now view the images you shot on your FinePix50i on the PC screen (/P.36). See P.56 for information on how to listen to your audio files.

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10. When the “Digital Signature Not Found” message appears, click the [Yes] button.

The Windows 2000 Professional CD-ROM may also be required during installation. In this event, switch CD-ROMs as directed by the on-screen instructions.

11. Click the [Finish] button.

12. FinePixViewer starts up and the “PictureHello” window automatically opens. Check that the live video image is displayed in the “PictureHello” window.

✽

If live images are not displayed, installation was not completed successfully. Refer to “Troubleshooting” (P.78).

13. Remove the camera from the cradle. (/P.21)

1 Exit FinePixViewer. 2 Check that the CHARGE/ACCESS lamp on the cradle is not flashing. 3 Switch the camera off.

☞ When a battery is loaded, the CHARGE/ACCESS lamp lights and charging

begins. If no battery is loaded or if charging has already ended, the CHARGE/ACCESS lamp does not light.

4 Slide the camera off the cradle connector and lift the camera out of the cradle. 5 To prevent dust buildup on the connector, replace the connection socket cover

on the camera.

NOTE

The User’s Guide (PDF) and How to Read It

To read the FinePixViewer User’s Guide (PDF), you must have Adobe Systems’ Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. See P.16 for information on installing Acrobat Reader.

■ Reading the User’s Guide

1. Select “Start” / “Programs” / “FinePixViewer” and click “English.pdf”.

☞ Acrobat Reader starts up and displays the User’s Guide.

2. To jump to the relevant page, click the desired topic listed in the Contents or Bookmarks.

✽

To view the bookmarks, click “Show Bookmarks” in the Window menu.

■ Printing the User’s Guide

1. Click “Page Setup” in the File menu and specify the required settings (“Paper”, “Layout”, etc.).

☞ If you print the manual at the original dimensions, each page fits on one sheet of

A4 paper in Portrait layout.

2. Click the [Print] button or select “Print” in the File menu.

3. Specify the range of pages to be printed and the number of copies, etc. and then click the [OK] button.

• The available options vary depending on your printer and printer driver software.

Refer to your printer driver manual for details.

• For more information, refer to the Online Guide in the Acrobat Reader Help menu.

NOTE

You can now view the images you shot on your FinePix50i on the PC screen (/P.36). See P.56 for information on how to listen to your audio files.

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