Fujifilm FinePix 2800 Zoom Installation Guide

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

• Refer to the web site given below for other information on this product. http://home.fujifilm.com/products/digital/index.html

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Software Quick Start Guide

EX2.0

EX Version 2.0 for Windows®and Macintosh™

Macintosh

Install the FinePixViewer software

/ P. 59

Install Acrobat Reader

Preparation completed

Perform this step the first time you connect the camera to your PC.

DSC connection / P. 16 PC Camera connection / P. 21

Windows

Preparation completed

/ P. 10

/ P. 15/ P. 63

IMPORTANT

Be sure to read this page before using the Software.

This End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) is an agreement between Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. (“FUJIFILM”) and you, which sets forth the terms and conditions of the license granted for you to use the software provided by FUJIFILM. 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 EX” 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.

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

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Software or Documentation.

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

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NOTICE

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End User License Agreement

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.

• 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 and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

• QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks used under license. The QuickTime logo is registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• Adobe Acrobat

Reader™, ActiveShare™ and PhotoDeluxe are trademarks of Adobe Systems

Incorporated of the U.S.

• SmartMedia™ is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.

• VideoImpression™ is a trademark of ArcSoft, Inc.

• 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.

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IN NO EVENT SHALL FUJIFILM 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 FUJIFILM 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.

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

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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.

Windows

Macintosh

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

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

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

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

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

Installation on a Windows PC.......................................................... 10

Installing the Software ................................................................................ 10

Use this procedure the first time you connect the camera to your PC

(DSC connection) ....................................................................................... 16

Disconnecting the Camera (DSC Connection) ........................................... 19

Use this procedure the first time you connect the camera to your PC

(PC Camera connection) ............................................................................ 21

Disconnecting the Camera (PC Camera Connection)................................ 23

Using FinePixViewer ........................................................................ 24

Attaching Images to E-mail Messages in FinePixViewer ........................... 30

Using the FinePix Internet Service ............................................................. 33

User Registration .................................................................................... 33

Customizing the Camera ............................................................................ 36

Videoconferencing with PictureHello .......................................................... 37

Lights, Camera, Action! Using VideoImpression ......................... 43

Uninstalling the Software................................................................. 47

Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 48

Installation on a Macintosh.............................................................. 59

Installing the Software (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2)................................................ 60

Connecting the Camera as a Card Reader (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2)................ 64

Installing the Software (Mac OS X) ............................................................ 67

Connecting the Camera as a Card Reader (Mac OS X) ............................ 70

Using FinePixViewer ........................................................................ 72

Attaching Images to E-mail Messages in FinePixViewer ........................... 79

Using the FinePix Internet Service (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2)............................. 82

User Registration .................................................................................... 82

Customizing the Camera ............................................................................ 85

Using the FinePix Internet Service (Mac OS X) ......................................... 86

User Registration .................................................................................... 86

Lights, Camera, Action! Using VideoImpression ......................... 89

Uninstalling the software ................................................................. 93

Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 94

Contents

Windows Macintosh

Symbols Used in This Guide

The symbols listed below are used throughout this guide.

q Indicates a camera operation must be performed. Refer to the Owner’s

Manual for your camera.

Indicates important precautions to follow when using the software.

✽

Indicates important information.

☞ Indicates notes or additional information.

Indicates useful tips.

TIP

NOTE

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, Windows XP.

■ 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

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.

■ 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.

■ 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).

FinePixViewer

DP Editor

Acrobat Reader

Exif Launcher

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.

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.

USB PC Camera Driver

USB 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.

Personal computer

Connect the camera with “DSC” selected as the USB setting. (/“PC Connection” in the Owner's Manual)

Connect the camera with “PC CAMERA” selected as the USB setting. (/“PC Connection” in the Owner’s Manual)

✽ Note that the software configuration differs slightly depending on your operating system.

QuickTime

FinePix Internet Service

VideoImpression

Software needed for playing back movies, etc.

Users can register to get access to a wide range of services.

To register as a user, refer to the following pages: Windows users : P.33 Macintosh users : P.82

Used to download and edit movies you have shot.

FinePixViewer

PictureHello

Requirements (See P.37 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

USB connection

Windows

Installing the Software

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

✽2

Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional

✽2

CPU : 200 MHz Pentium or better recommended (800 MHz

Pentium III or better recommended for Windows XP) RAM : 64 MB minimum (128 MB minimum for Windows XP) 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

✽3

: 56 kbps modem connection (recommended) or better

or an ISDN connection Sound functions

✽4

: Speakers, microphone and sound card

✽1

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

✽2

When you install the software, log in under an administrator account (e.g. “Administrator”).

✽3

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

✽4

Sound functions are required for videoconferencing and audio input/output in VideoImpression.

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

may not operate correctly if you use an extension cable or connect the camera 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.

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

LAN to the Internet), you cannot use videoconferencing.

• If you are using Windows XP and you tick the “Protect my computer and network by

limiting or preventing access to this computer from the Internet” checkbox in the Internet connection firewall settings, videoconferencing cannot be used. See “Troubleshooting” (/P.56) for information on setting up firewalls.

NOTE

Pre-installation Checklist

Windows

1. Switch on your PC and start up Windows.

✽

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

If you are using Windows 2000 professional or Windows XP, log in under an administrator account (e.g. “Administrator”).

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.

✽

For more information on the instructions provided with your PC and applications (antivirus software, etc.).

If a “----.dll file not found.” message appears during installation, there is another application running in the background. Forcibly shut down the application. Refer to your Windows manuals for information on how to forcibly shut down an application.

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

NOTE

Preparations for Installation

Applications to be shut down

(the icons shown vary depending on

the applications that are running)

Do not connect the camera to your PC until the software installation is completed.

Launching the Installer Manually

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

✽

Windows XP users should click “My Computer” in the “Start” menu.

2. Right-click “PHOTODELUXE” (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).

Windows

4. Pre-installation checking begins. If any warning messages appear, follow the instructions given on the screen.

✽

The “Add New Hardware Wizard” may be hidden behind the “Note” message. Check the taskbar, move the message window and then click the [Cancel] button.

5. A confirmation message appears asking whether you want to continue with the installation. Click the [OK] button.

Windows

Starting the Installation

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

✽ For more information on what is

installed, click the [Explanation] button.

2. The software version is checked. If the window shown at right appears, click the [OK] button to uninstall the software.

3. The USB driver is installed.

4. Install FinePixViewer.

1 The installation screen appears and

notes and warnings are displayed. When you have confirmed these, click the [Next >] button.

2 Check the installation destination

folder and then click the [Next >] button.

Windows

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.

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

✽

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

5. Install QuickTime as directed by the on-screen instructions.

✽

If you have already installed QuickTime version 5.0 or later, this installation is not performed.

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

✽

If NetMeeting 3.01 or later is already installed on your PC, this installation is not performed.

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

8. Install Windows Media Player as directed by the on-screen instructions and then restart your PC.

✽

If the latest version of the software is already installed on your PC, this installation is not performed. When next screen appears, click the [Restart] button.

Click [Agree] button in the “Software License Agreement” window.

Windows

Next, proceed to page 16.

9. 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.

10. Use the same procedure to install “PhotoDeluxe” and “ActiveShare”.

✽

When you have finished installing “PhotoDeluxe”, you may be asked to restart your computer. In this case, begin installing “ActiveShare” without restarting your computer.

Windows

Use this procedure the first time you connect the camera to your PC (DSC connection)

Actually connect the camera in DSC mode and check that USB Mass Storage Driver was installed correctly.

It is strongly recommended that you use the AC power adapter. Loss of power during data communications will prevent successful data transfer.

1. Load a SmartMedia containing photographed images into the camera.

• Do not format the SmartMedia on a PC as this may make the card unusable for taking

pictures.

• Use only SmartMedia containing shots taken on a FUJIFILM digital camera.

2. Select “DSC” as the USB mode setting on the camera and then switch the camera off.

3. Use the special USB cable to connect the camera to your PC.

4. Switch the camera back on.

• Always use the correct procedure when disconnecting the camera from your PC or

switching the camera off.

• Do not perform any of the following when the camera is connected to a PC as this

could damage the SmartMedia or corrupt the data on the SmartMedia: Disconnect the USB cable or AC power adapter / Touch the camera controls (power switch, control buttons, lens cover or slot cover)

NOTE

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

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...

See “PC Connection” in the camera Owner’s Manual.

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.

<Example: Windows 2000 Professional>

<Example: Windows Me>

Windows

Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000

• When you install Exif Launcher, it is registered in the startup menu and is launched automatically when Windows starts up.

• If the icon in the figure is shown in the taskbar, Exif Launcher is running.

• To quit Exif Launcher, click the right mouse button on the [ ] icon in the taskbar and select “Exit” from the menu that appears.

☞ When you quit Exif Launcher, the icon will disappear from the taskbar.

Exif Launcher

Proceed to “Disconnecting the Camera (DSC Connection)” on page 19.

1 The “New Hardware Found” wizard appears. The wizard will close when the settings are

completed. No action is required.

✽

This step is not required for subsequent connections.

2 FinePixViewer automatically starts up and the images on the SmartMedia are

displayed. A new removable disk icon also appears in the “My Computer” window.

The Exif Launcher installed with the FinePixViewer automatically launches FinePixViewer when you connect the camera to your PC. However, FinePixViewer does not start up if there are no still images on the SmartMedia.

If FinePixViewer does not start up and [ ] does not appear, the software was not installed correctly. Disconnect the camera, restart your PC and re-install the software. If this does not resolve the problem, refer to the Troubleshooting section.

NOTE

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Windows

Windows XP

Proceed to “Disconnecting the Camera (DSC Connection)” on page 19.

File Type

Still images only

Mixture of still images and other files (video and/or audio)

Video and/or audio files only (no still images)

No files

PC Operation/FinePixViewer Startup Method

If you use the setup procedure given above, FinePixViewer starts up automatically.

The “Auto Play” dialog box appears. Select FinePixViewer and click the [OK] button to launch FinePixViewer.

The “Auto Play” dialog box appears. Select “Do nothing”, click the [OK] button and launch FinePixViewer from the Start menu.

No action is performed. Launch FinePixViewer from the Start menu.

■ File types on the SmartMedia and PC operations

1 The “Found New Hardware” help message appears in the bottom-right corner of your

screen. This message will close when the settings are completed. No action is required.

✽

This step is not required for subsequent connections.

2 In the “Auto Play” dialog box, select

“FinePixViewer” and tick the “Always do the selected action.” checkbox.

If the “Auto Play” dialog box does not appear, check that the drive icon is displayed and then disconnect and reconnect the cable again. If no drive icon appears, see “My PC doesn’t recognize the camera” in “Troubleshooting” (/P.50).

3 Click the [OK] button to launch FinePixViewer. A new removable disk icon also

appears in the “My Computer” window.

As of the next time you connect the camera, the removable disk drive icon and name change to the “FinePix” icon and name.

TIP

NOTE

Windows

Disconnecting the Camera (DSC Connection)

1. Exit any applications that are using the camera (FinePixViewer, etc.).

2. Check that the camera and PC are not communicating.

3. Prepare to switch the camera off. The procedure for this differs depending on the operating system you are using.

No PC operations are required.

Windows 98/98SE

Windows Me

See “PC Connection” in the camera Owner’s Manual.

1 In the “My Computer” window, right-click

the “Removable disk” icon and then click “Eject”.

2 Click the Eject icon in the taskbar. When the “Safe To Remove Hardware” dialog box

appears, click the [OK] button.

Windows

Windows 2000

See “PC Connection” in the camera Owner’s Manual.

Windows XP

Now, you can connect and disconnect the camera in DSC mode. Next, proceed to “Use this procedure the first time you connect the camera to your PC (PC Camera connection)” on page 21. If you use a camera that does not have a PC Camera function, proceed to “Using FinePixViewer” on P.24.

Click the Eject icon in the taskbar. When the “Safe To Remove Hardware” dialog box appears, click the [OK] button.

Left-click the eject icon in the taskbar and click the [Close] button in the “Safe To Remove Hardware” help message.

4. Switch the camera off.

5. Unplug the special USB cable from the camera.

• Always close all the files in the camera (removable disk) folder and confirm that the

camera and PC are no longer communicating.

• In Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP or Windows Me, your PC may malfunction

if you disconnect the USB cable without first using the “Eject hardware” procedure.

• When the “Copying” message disappears from your PC screen, wait a few moments

before disconnecting the USB cable or removing the SmartMedia. If a large amount of data is being copied, camera access continues for a short time

after the message displayed on the PC has gone off.

NOTE

Windows

Use this procedure the first time you connect the camera to your PC (PC Camera connection)

Actually connect the camera in PC Camera mode and check that USB PC Camera Driver was installed correctly.

It is strongly recommended that you use the AC power adapter. Loss of power during data communications will prevent successful data transfer.

1. Select “PC Camera” as the USB mode setting on the camera and then switch the camera off.

2. Use the special USB cable to connect the camera to your PC.

3. Switch the camera back on.

• Always use the correct procedure when disconnecting the camera from your PC or

switching the camera off.

• Do not perform any of the following when the camera is connected to a PC as this

could damage the SmartMedia or corrupt the data on the SmartMedia: Disconnect the USB cable or AC power adapter / Touch the camera controls (power switch, control buttons or lens cover)

4 Check PC operation. The installation procedure differs

depending on the operating system running on your PC.

✽

This step is not required for subsequent connections.

NOTE

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The “New Hardware Found” wizard appears. The wizard will close when the settings are completed. No action is required.

Windows 98/98SE/Me

See “PC Connection” in the camera Owner’s Manual.

Windows 2000

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

Windows

Windows XP

1 The “Found New Hardware” help message appears in the bottom-right corner of your

screen. Simply wait a few moments.

2The next window appears. Select “Install

the software automatically” and then click the [Next >] button.

3 The next window appears. Click the

[Continue Anyway] button.

Note that clicking the [STOP installation] button requires you to redo the installation from the beginning.

4 The “End Search Wizard” message appears. Click the [End] button.

5. FinePixViewer starts up automatically and the live image is displayed.

The Exif Launcher installed with the FinePixViewer automatically launches FinePixViewer when you connect the camera to your PC.

TIP

NOTE

Once you can check the live image in PictureHello, proceed to “Disconnecting the Camera (PC Camera Connection)” on page 23. If the live image does not appear, refer to “Troubleshooting” (/P.54)

Tests are being performed to ensure that there are no problems with USB PC Camera Driver operation.

Windows

Disconnecting the Camera (PC Camera Connection)

See “PC Connection” in the camera Owner’s Manual.

Now, you can connect and disconnect the camera in PC Camera mode. Next, proceed to “Using FinePixViewer” on page 24.

1. Exit any applications that are using the camera (FinePixViewer, etc.).

If you do not exit the applications, your PC may hang as a result.

2. Check that the camera and PC are not communicating If communication is in progress, wait until it ends.

3. Switch the camera off.

4. Unplug the special USB cable from the camera.

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Using FinePixViewer

See “PC Connection” in the camera Owner’s Manual.

It is strongly recommended that you use the AC power adapter. Loss of power during data communications will prevent successful data transfer.

1. Start up your PC.

2. Load a SmartMedia containing photographed images.

• Do not format the SmartMedia from your camera on a PC as this may make the card

unusable for taking pictures.

• Use only SmartMedia containing shots taken on a FUJIFILM digital camera.

3. Connect the camera to your PC in “DSC” mode.

• Always use the correct procedure when disconnecting the camera from your PC or

switching the camera off.

• Do not perform any of the following when the camera is connected to a PC as this

could damage the SmartMedia or corrupt the data on the SmartMedia: Disconnect the USB cable or AC power adapter / Touch the camera controls (power switch, control buttons, lens cover or slot cover)

4. FinePixViewer automatically starts up.

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If FinePixViewer does not start up automatically, see page 16.

5. The camera is connected as a removable disk drive. The images on the SmartMedia are contained in the “DCIM” folder on the removable disk.

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The window actually shown on your PC may differ from that shown in the figure.

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■ FinePixViewer Components

Folder tree display area

(/P.26)

[Print] button

(/P.27)

Display mode selector

[Automatic Save] button

(/P.26)

[Slideshow] button

[Videoconference] button

(/P.37)

Playback application registration area

Thumbnail display area:

Displays thumbnails of the images stored on the SmartMedia.

Thumbnails:

Thumbnail size be selected by “Display modes selector”.

Internet service display area (/P.33):

Registering as a user enables you to access the Internet menu.

■ FinePixViewer Main Functions

Saves camera images to your computer for checking (/P.26) Prints images (/P.27) Attaches images to e-mails (/P.30) Accesses the FinePix Internet Service (/P.33) Hosts videoconferencing sessions (/P.37)

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Saving Camera Images on Your PC and Checking the Details

Character Synthesis:

Allows you to type in text on the screen.

Cropping

Image size:

Allows you to change the image size.

Rectangle selection tool:

Allows you to specify an area to be cropped on the screen.

Rotate right (CW) Rotate left (CCW)

Hand tool:

Use this to scroll the screen display.

Zoom Out:

Use this to shrink the screen display.

Zoom In:

Use this to enlarge the screen display.

You can use “Automatic Save Setting” in the “Settings” menu to change or set the save destination and file names. For details, select “Programs” in the “Start” menu and refer to the “English.pdf” file in the “FinePixViewer” folder.

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[Automatic Save] button

2. When you click a folder containing saved images in the folder tree area, the images in the folder are displayed as thumbnails.

3. Double-clicking on a thumbnail opens the image in its own image window.

1. Click the [Automatic Save] button.

☞ A folder with the date the shots were

taken (“2001_0702” etc.) is created in the FinePixViewer installation folder and the images are saved in the new folder.

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1. Double-click the thumbnail for the image you want to print.

2. Click the [Print] button.

3. Tick the checkboxes for the required print option settings.

4. Click the [Preview] button to check how the image will be printed. When you are happy with the image, click the [Close] button.

5. Click the [OK] button to print the image.

Printing

Tick this checkbox to print the image in the center of the page.

Tick this checkbox to print the photography date.

Ensures that the image is not cropped during printing.

Prints with the minimum margins.

✽ To set details such as the paper size and printing orientation, click the

[Properties] button. For more information on your printer’s operation manual.

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Deleting Images

1. Select the images to be deleted.

You can select multiple images by holding down the Shift key or Ctrl key as you click the images.

2. Press the “Delete” key on the keyboard.

3. Click the [OK] button in the confirmation window to delete the selected images.

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Using the User’s Guide (PDF)

To read the FinePixViewer User’s Guide (PDF), you must have Adobe Systems’ Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. For more information on installing Acrobat Reader (/ P.15).

■ Reading the User’s Guide

1. Select “Programs” in the “Start” menu and click “English.pdf” in the “FinePixViewer” folder.

☞ 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.

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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. For

more information on your printer driver manual.

• For more information on the Online Guide in the Acrobat Reader Help menu.

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Attaching Images to E-mail Messages in FinePixViewer

Follow the procedure below to set up Outlook Express to attach images to e-mail messages in FinePixViewer✽. To check the Outlook Express version, click “About Microsoft Outlook Express” in the Outlook Express “Help” menu.

✽This feature can be used only when Outlook Express is selected as your default

e-mail application.

1 Quit any e-mail applications other than Outlook Express 4 that are currently

running.

2 Click “Options” in the “Tools” menu to open the “Options” window. 3 Click the “General” tab and click the “Make Outlook Express my default e-mail

program” checkbox so that it is ticked.

4 Click the “Make Outlook Express my default Simple MAPI client” checkbox so

that it is ticked. When the confirmation message for the changed settings appears, click the [Yes] button.

5 Click the [OK] button to close the “Options” window and click the [OK] button

again when the following message appears:

“The Simple MAPI client has been changed. You may need to restart your machine for this change to take effect.”

6 Exit Outlook Express and restart your computer.

When Using Outlook Express 4 on Windows 98

FinePixViewer provides a simple procedure for attaching images to an e-mail message.

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This feature can only be used when Outlook Express or Outlook2000 is selected as your default e-mail application.

Contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider) for information on setting up Outlook Express or Outlook2000.

■ Check the following:

Check that Outlook Express or Outlook2000 is registered as your default e-mail application.

1. Click “Control Panel” / “Internet Properties” and

then click [Programs].

2. Check that Outlook Express or Outlook2000 is shown in the “E-mail” field.

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