5.2 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS X

Pre-installation checklist

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 Mac

Power Macintosh G31, PowerBook G31,

 

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)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 connection3

i To use the FinePix Internet Service or mail attachment function

 

An Internet connection or e-mail transmission software is needed

 

i Connection speed: 56 k or better recommended

1 Models with a USB port as a standard feature 2 This software does not support QuickTime 7.

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

Notes

i 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.

i 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.

i Additional USB interface board is not guaranteed.

1 Turn your Macintosh on and start up Mac OS X. Do not launch any other applications.

When the bundled CD-ROM is loaded into the CD-

2 ROM drive, the “FinePix” icon appears. Double-click the “FinePix” icon to open the “FinePix” volume window.

3 Double-click on “Installer for MacOS X”.

The Installer setup dialog appears. Click the

4 [Installing FinePixViewer] button.

! For more information on what is installed, click the [Read Me First] button and [Using FinePixViewer] button.

The “Authenticate” dialog appears.

5 Enter the name and password for the administrator account and then click the [OK] button.

The administrator account is the user account used for Mac OS X installation and you can confirm the user account in the Accounts dialog in the System Preferences.

The “License” dialog appears. Read the agreement carefully and then, if you agree to the terms

6 of the Agreement, click the [Accept] button.

7 The “Read me” dialog appears. Click the [Continue] button.

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