Fujifilm FinePix S602 Zoom, FinePix F601 Zoom Installation Guide

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Software Quick Start Guide

EX3.0

EX Version 3.0 for Windows®and Macintosh™

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Learning More About

FinePixViewer

Launching FinePixViewer/Using Batch Format Conversion/Creating FinePix CD Albums/Attaching Images to E-mails/Videoconferencing

Installing FinePixViewer

Connecting the Camera to Your Computer

Using FinePixViewer

Saving your camera shots on your computer and then printing them.

IMPORTANT

Be sure to read this page before using the Software.

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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.

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• VideoImpression™ is a trademark of ArcSoft, Inc.

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How to Read This Manual

Setting up a

videoconferencing

session...

Getting creative

with your images...

Learning more

about using

FinePixViewer...

Click “How to Use

FinePixViewer”

in the FinePixViewer

Help menu

Using the FinePix

Internet Service...

To create an

album CD...

Page 58 Page 83

Troubleshooting

Click!

How to Use

FinePixViewer

Windows

Page 75Page 93

Windows / Mac OS 8.6–9.2

Page 66

Mac OS X

Page 72

Finishing the Installation

• Windows ..........................................................page 11

• Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 ............................................page 27

• Mac OS X ........................................................page 35

Using FinePixViewer

Connecting the Camera to Your Computer

• Windows ..........................................................page 17

• Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 ............................................page 32

• Mac OS X ........................................................page 39

See also the “PC Connection” section of your camera’s Owner’s Manual.

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

How to Read This Manual ...................................................................4

Contents ...............................................................................................5

About the Online Help................................................................................6

Introduction..........................................................................................7

Glossary of Terms............................................................................7

Important Information and Helpful Hints for Internet Users .......................9

The Software Components ...............................................................10

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

1 Pre-installation Checklist .........................................................................12

2 Load the CD-ROM into your PC ..............................................................13

3 From FinePixViewer installation to restart ...............................................15

4 Use this procedure the first time you connect the camera

to your PC (DSC connection) ..................................................................17

5 Disconnecting the Camera (DSC Connection) ........................................20

6 Use this procedure the first time you connect the camera

to your PC (PC Camera connection) .......................................................22

7 Disconnecting the Camera (PC Camera Connection) .............................24

8 Acrobat Reader, PhotoDeluxe and ActiveShare installation....................25

Installing the Software on Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 ..................................27

1 Pre-installation Checklist .........................................................................28

2 Check the system software settings ........................................................29

3 From FinePixViewer installation to restart ...............................................29

4 Connecting the Camera as a Card Reader .............................................32

5 Disconnecting the Camera ......................................................................33

6 Acrobat Reader installation......................................................................34

Installing the Software on Mac OS X ...............................................35

1 Pre-installation Checklist .........................................................................36

2 From FinePixViewer installation to restart ...............................................37

3 Connecting the Camera as a Card Reader .............................................39

4 Disconnecting the Camera ......................................................................40

Using FinePixViewer .........................................................................41

Saving Images on Your Computer...........................................................41

Printing.....................................................................................................44

Deleting Images.......................................................................................45

Using the FinePixViewer Advanced Features.................................47

Launching FinePixViewer ........................................................................48

FinePixViewer Components ....................................................................50

Switching between Windows ...................................................................51

Selecting Folders .....................................................................................52

Copying Images.......................................................................................54

Select a Thumbnail ..................................................................................54

Batch Format Conversion .............................................................56

Making a FinePix CD Album..........................................................58

Contents

For more information on FinePixViewer functions not fully explained in this manual, refer to “How to Use FinePixViewer” in the Help menu.

■ To read “How to Use FinePixViewer”...

You must install Adobe Systems’ Acrobat Reader. See P.25 (Windows) or P.34 (Macintosh) for information on installing Acrobat Reader.

About the Online Help

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

Attaching Images to E-mail Messages in FinePixViewer ...........62

Using the FinePix Internet Service ...............................................66

User Registration .....................................................................................67

Using the Services...................................................................................69

Obtaining the Latest Version of FinePixViewer .......................................70

Using the FinePix Internet Service (Mac OS X) ...........................72

User Registration .....................................................................................72

Using the Services...................................................................................74

Videoconferencing with PictureHello...........................................75

Using the Address Book ..........................................................................81

Mastering FinePixViewer

– Using Online Help – ....................................................................82

Lights, Camera, Action! Using VideoImpression ...........................83

Main Functions ........................................................................................83

Making Your Own Movies........................................................................84

Capturing Live Images (Windows)...........................................................86

Capturing Live Images (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2) ............................................88

Uninstalling the Software..................................................................91

Uninstalling Mass Storage Driver and PC Camera Driver .......................92

Uninstalling Exif Launcher, FinePixViewer and DP Editor.......................92

Uninstalling FinePixViewer ......................................................................92

When you have a problem ................................................................93

Troubleshooting (Windows)..........................................................94

Troubleshooting Connection Problems....................................................95

Troubleshooting Videoconferencing Problems ........................................98

Troubleshooting Other Problems...........................................................101

Troubleshooting (Macintosh)......................................................103

Troubleshooting Connection and Image Viewing Problems ..................103

Troubleshooting Internet Problems........................................................105

Troubleshooting Other Problems...........................................................106

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

This refers to the account owned by the computer’s administrator. 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).

The Software Components

Exif Launcher

Launches the FinePixViewer software when a camera is connected.

QuickTime

Software needed for playing back movies, etc.

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.

Acrobat Reader

Used to download and edit movies you have shot.

VideoImpression

FinePixViewer PictureHello

Used for videoconferencing

(Windows only)

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.

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

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

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

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.

Installation on a Windows PC

This chapter describes how to install and set up the software on a Windows PC.

Disconnect the camera in DSC mode.

Connect the camera in PC CAMERA mode.

• Check that the USB PC Camera Driver is operating normally.

• The first time you connect, specify the required settings.

Disconnect the camera in PC CAMERA mode.

Install Acrobat Reader, PhotoDeluxe and ActiveShare.

You must install this software as you need it to read the electronic manual.

Check this before you start the installation.

Ensure that your PC hardware and software meet the system requirements for the software to be installed.

Install FinePixViewer and restart your PC.

Click “Install FinePixViewer” and install the software as directed by the on-screen instructions. Then restart your PC.

Connect the camera in DSC mode.

• Check that the USB Mass Storage Driver is operating normally.

• The first time you connect, specify the required settings.

Load the “Software for FinePix” CD-ROM into your PC.

When you have installed all the software...

Once you have finished installing all the software components, remove the CD-ROM. You will need this CD-ROM if you ever have to re-install any of the software, so keep it in a safe place away from dampness and out of direct sunlight.

■ 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

✽2

Windows XP Professional

✽2

CPU 200 MHz Pentium or better recommended (800 MHz

Pentium 3 or better recommended for Windows XP RAM 64MB minimum (128 MB minimum for Windows XP) Hard disk space Amount required for installation: 140 MB minimum

Amount required for operation: 300 MB minimum

(When FinePix CD Album Maker is used: 2 GB or better) Display 800 × 600 pixels or better, 16-bit color or better Internet connection

✽3

• To use the FinePix Internet Service or mail attachment function An Internet connection and e-mail transmission software

• To use videoconferencing An analog modem or ISDN connection

• Connection speed: 56k or better recommended

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 using a system 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.100) for information on setting up firewalls.

• When you reinstall or remove FinePixViewer, the Internet menu and your user ID and password for the FinePix Internet Service are deleted from your computer. Click the [Register now] button, enter your registered user ID and password and download the menu again.

NOTE

Pre-installation Checklist

1. Switch on your PC and start up Windows.

✽

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

Users of Windows 2000 or Windows XP should log in using a system 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, refer to 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

Load the CD-ROM into your PC

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).

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.

From FinePixViewer installation to restart

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 drivers are installed.

4. Install FinePixViewer.

1 FinePixViewer installation begins

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.

3 The screen shown at right may

appear. To continue with the settings, click the [Yes] 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.

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.

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

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.

9. After you restart your PC, the “FinePixViewer Help” page appears in the web browser window. Check the details before closing the window and proceeding with the installation.

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

TIP

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.

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

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...

<Example: Windows 2000 Professional>

<Example: Windows Me>

Proceed to “Disconnecting the Camera (DSC Connection)” on page 20.

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

TIP

Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000

Proceed to “Disconnecting the Camera (DSC Connection)” on page 20.

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 Specify the settings shown below in the “AutoPlay” dialog box.

Select “Viewing images using FinePixViewer” and then select the “Always do the selected action” checkbox. (This checkbox may not be shown in some cases.) Click the [OK] button to launch FinePixViewer.

Select “Take no action” and then select the “Always do the selected action” checkbox. (This checkbox may not be shown in some cases.) Click the [OK] button and launch FinePixViewer manually.

3 A new removable disk icon 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

When FinePixViewer is not included in the list of actions to perform

When FinePixViewer is included in the list of actions to perform

Windows XP

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

Failure to carry out this step could cause your computer to malfunction.

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

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.

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

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

Windows Me

Windows 98/98SE

NOTE

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

Disconnecting the Camera (DSC Connection)

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

appears, click the [OK] button.

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

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 XP

Windows 2000

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

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 CAM” 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 :

Disconnect the USB cable or AC power adapter / Touch the camera controls (power switch, control buttons, lens cover or slot cover)

4. Check PC operation. The installation procedure differs depending on the operating system running on your PC.

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This step is not required for subsequent connections.

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

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

Windows 2000

Windows 98/98SE/Me

NOTE

TIP

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

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

✽ If your camera does not have a PC Camera function, proceed to “ Acrobat Reader,

PhotoDeluxe and ActiveShare installation” (/ P.25).

The USB PC Camera Driver is installed automatically. No settings are required.

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

If the live image does not appear, refer to “Troubleshooting” (/P.94)

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

TIP

NOTE

Windows XP

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

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

Failure to carry out this step could cause your computer to malfunction.

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.

NOTE

Disconnecting the Camera (PC Camera Connection)

You must install Adobe Systems’ Acrobat Reader software to read the FinePixViewer User’s Guide (PDF). If you already have the latest version installed, this step is not required.

1. Open the “My Computer” window, right-click the CDROM 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.

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

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

Acrobat Reader, PhotoDeluxe and ActiveShare installation

This completes the installation of all the software components. Now proceed to “Using FinePixViewer” on page 41.

Installing the Software on Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2

The CD-ROM includes software for Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 and for Mac OS X. This chapter describes the installation and setup procedures for Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.

Check this before you start the installation.

Ensure that your Macintosh hardware and software meet the system requirements for the software to be installed.

Install FinePixViewer and restart your Macintosh.

Click [Install FinePixViewer] and install the software as directed by the on-screen instructions. Then restart your Macintosh.

Connect the camera in DSC mode.

Disconnect the camera in DSC mode.

Install Acrobat Reader.

You must install this software as you need it to read the electronic manual.

Check the system software settings.

When you have installed all the software...

■ 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.

Pre-installation Checklist

Compatible Mac Power Macintosh G3✽1, PowerBook G3

✽1

Power Macintosh G4, iMac, iBook, Power Macintosh G4 Cube or PowerBook G4

Operating System Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2

✽2

RAM 64 MB minimum

✽3

Hard disk space Amount required for installation: 110 MB minimum

Amount required for operation: 300 MB minimum

(When FinePix CD Album Maker is used: 2 GB or better) Display 800 × 600 pixels or better, 16-bit color or better Internet connection

✽4

• To use the FinePix Internet Service or mail attachment function An Internet connection and e-mail transmission software

• To use videoconferencing An analog modem or ISDN connection

• Connection speed: 56k or better recommended

Sound functions

✽5

Speakers and microphone

✽1

Models with a USB port as a standard feature

✽2

This software does not run correctly in the Mac OS X Classic environment.

✽3

Turn virtual memory on if necessary.

✽4

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

✽5

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

• Connect the camera directly to the Macintosh 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.

• 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.

NOTE

■ Enable File Exchange

Check whether File Exchange is active. To use a SmartMedia that is supported by the camera, the File Exchange utility supplied with Mac OS must be running.

1. Switch on your Macintosh and start up Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.

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

2. Select the Extensions Manager in the Control Panels and check that the File Exchange check box is ticked. If not, click in the box so that an appears and then restart your Macintosh.

NOTE

Check the system software settings

From FinePixViewer installation to restart

1. When you load the enclosed CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, the “FinePix” window automatically opens.

If the “FinePix” window does not open automatically, double-click the CD-ROM icon.

NOTE

2. Double-click “Installer for MacOS8.6-9.x” to launch the Installer.

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

4. The Installer setup screen appears. Click the [Install FinePixViewer] button.

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For more information on what is installed, click the [Explanation] button.

5. Select the installation destination for FinePixViewer.

1 Click the [Open] button to open the

installation destination folder.

2 Click the [Save] button.

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