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5.2 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS X
Pre-installation checklist
To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your
system before you begin the installation.
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Hardware and software requirements
Compatible Mac
Power Macintosh G3
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1
, PowerBook G3
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1
,
Power Macintosh G4, iMac, iBook,
Power Macintosh G4 Cube, or PowerBook G4, Power Macintosh G5
Operating System
Mac OS X (compatible with version 10.2.8 to 10.3.9)
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2
RAM
192 MB minimum
256 MB or better recommended
Hard disk space
Amount required for installation: 200 MB minimum
Amount required for operation: 400 MB minimum
(When using ImageMixer VCD2 LE for FinePix: 2 GB or better)
Display
800
×
600 pixels or better, at least 32,000 colors
(When using ImageMixer VCD2 LE for FinePix: 1024
×
768 or better)
Internet connection
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To use the FinePix Internet Service or mail attachment function
An Internet connection or e-mail transmission software is needed
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Connection speed: 56 k bps or better recommended
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1 Models with a USB port as a standard feature
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2 This software does not support QuickTime 7.
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3 Required to use the FinePix Internet Service. The software can still be installed even if you do not have an Internet
connection.
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Notes
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Connect the camera directly to the Macintosh using the USB cable (included). The software may not
operate correctly if you use an extension cable or connect the camera via a USB hub.
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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.
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Additional USB interface board is not guaranteed.
5.1 INSTALLATION ON A Windows PC
1
Install FinePixViewer as instructed in the Quick start guide.
2
Install DirectX as directed by the on-screen instructions and then restart your PC. If the latest
version of DirectX is already installed on your PC, this installation is not performed.
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If the latest version is already installed, this window does not appear.
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Do not remove the CD-ROM during this procedure.
4
After restarting the PC, a message appears stating “Installation of the FinePixViewer has been
completed”.
3
After restarting, the USB Video Class Driver would
be installed.
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If the latest version is already installed, this window does not
appear.
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The driver is only installed on Windows XP SP1.
Do not connect the camera to your PC until the software installation is completed.
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Launching the installer manually
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1
Double-click the “My Computer” icon.
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Windows XP users should click “My Computer” in the “Start” menu.
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.
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Installing other applications
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You may see messages for installing ImageMixer VCD2 LE for FinePix. Install this application as
directed by the on-screen instructions.
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The way file names are displayed differs as described below depending on your PC settings.
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File extensions (3-letter suffixes indicating the file type) may be shown or hidden. (e.g. Setup.exe or Setup)
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Text may be shown normally or all in uppercase (e.g. Setup or SETUP).
1
Turn your Macintosh on and start up Mac OS X. Do not launch any other applications.
2
When the bundled CD-ROM is loaded into the CD-ROM
drive, the “FinePix” icon appears. Double-click the
“FinePix” icon to open the “FinePix” volume window.
3
Double-click on “Installer for MacOSX”.
4
The Installer setup dialog appears. Click the [Installing
FinePixViewer] button.
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For more information on what is installed, click the [Read Me First]
button and [Using FinePixViewer] button.
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