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6.2 Pre-installation checklist

6.2.1 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 PentiumIIIor better recommended for Windows XP)
RAM 64MB minimum (128MB 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✽3iTo use the FinePix Internet Service or mail attachment function
An Internet connection and e-mail transmission software
iConnection speed: 56k or better recommended
Sound functions✽4Speakers, 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.
iConnect 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.
iIf your computer has more than one USB port, the
camera can be connected to either port.
iPush 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.
iAdditional USB interface board is not guaranteed.
iWindows 95 cannot be used.
iOperation is not guaranteed on home-built computers
or on computers running updated operating system
software.
iIf your Internet connection is via a router or via a LAN
(connecting machines on the LAN to the Internet), you
cannot use videoconferencing.
iIf 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.
iWhen 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