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INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS X
Only FinePixViewer is installed on Mac OS X.
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AVI movies cannot be played back on version 10.0.4.
1Switch your Macintosh on and start up Mac OS X. Do not launch any other applications.
2Load the enclosed CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
The “FinePix” window opens.
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If the “FinePix” window does not open automatically, double-
click the CD-ROM icon.
3Double-click “Installer for MacOS X”.
4Click the “ ” icon.
5Enter the administrator name and password. Then
click the [OK] button.
6Click the [Continue] button.
Pre-installation Checklist
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 G3✽1, PowerBook G3✽1, Power Macintosh G4, iMac, iBook, Power Macintosh G4 Cube, or PowerBook G4Operating System Mac OS X (compatible with version 10.0.4, 10.2.2✽2)RAM 192 MB minimumMinimum 256 MB when RAW FILE CONVERTER LE is usedHard disk space Amount required for installation: 110 MB minimumAmount required for operation: 300 MB minimumMinimum 1 GB when RAW FILE CONVERTER LE is usedDisplay 800 ×600 pixels or better, at least 32,000 colorsInternet connection✽3iTo use the FinePix Internet Service or mail attachment functionAn Internet connection and e-mail transmission softwareiConnection speed: 56k or better recommended■Hardware and software requirements
✽1 Models with a USB port as a standard feature
✽2 AVI movies cannot be played back on version 10.0.4.
✽3 Required to use the FinePix Internet Service. The software can still be installed even if you do not have an Internet
connection.
■Functions not supported in FinePixViewer for Mac OS X
Function CommentAVI movie playback
Batch format conversion
Create data for CD writing
Online updating
Online help
Not supported in version 10.0.4
Only supported for still images.
Not supported.
Information on updates can be obtained using [Support] in the Internet menu.
Online help can be viewed by opening “English.pdf” in the installation folder.
■Using the FinePix Internet Service
The user registration procedure for the FinePix Internet Service and the service upload method are
different from those used in Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.
◆NOTE ◆
iConnect the camera directly to the Macintosh using the special USB cable. The software may notoperate correctly if you use an extension cable or connect the camera via a USB hub.iPush the USB connector fully into the socket to ensure that it is securely connected. The softwaremay not operate correctly if the connection is faulty.iAdditional USB interface board is not guaranteed.iOn Macintosh computers, allocate at least 400 MB of virtual memory when RAW FILE CONVERTERLE is used. If other applications will be used at the same time, allocate the additional amount requiredfor those applications also.7Quit any other programs that are running and then click the [Continue] button.