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6.3 CONNECTING TO A PC
The “Connecting to a PC” section explains how to connect the camera to your PC using the USB
cable (included) and describes the functions you can use once the camera and PC are connected.
If the power cuts out during data transmission, the data will not be transmitted correctly. Always use the
AC power adapter when connecting the camera to a PC.
Refer to Section 5 the first time you connect the camera to your PC.
Install the software first. Do not connect the camera with the PC before
installing all the software.
This mode provides a simple way to read images from an xD-Picture Cardand store images onto
an xD-Picture Card(➡P.77).
CD-ROM
(Software for FinePix AX)
DSC (Mass storage device)mode

6.3.1 Connecting to a PC

This function allows you to conduct videoconferencing sessions between PCs connected to the
Internet.
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The WEB Camera function can only be used on Windows XP SP1.
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Microsoft Windows Messenger 5.0 or later is required to use the WEB Camera function.
For downloading and using this software, please refer to the below explanation for “Using video chat with Windows
Messenger” No.i.
Please download it from the Messenger web site.
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Images are not output to a TV.
When using Video Chat with the WEB Camera function, Windows XP SP1 is required also for your partner’s OS.
Change between “” and “qWEB” in the camera’s SET-UP screen.
qWEB WEB CAM (Web Camera)mode

◆Using Video Chat with Windows Messenger ◆

Connecting camera to a PC
qPlug the AC power adapter connector into the “DC IN 5V” socket on the camera and then plug the
adapter into the power outlet.
wTurn the camera on in Photography mode (➡P.13, 20).
eSet the “USB MODE” setting in the “SET-UP” menu to “qWEB” (➡P.59).
rTurn the camera off (➡P.13).
tTurn your PC on.
yUse the USB cable to connect the camera to your PC.
uTurn the camera on in Photography mode (➡P.13, 20).
iUsing Video Chat with Windows Messenger, refer to “How to use FinePixViewer” in the HELP menu
which was installed from the CD-ROM.
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Take care to make sure that the USB cable is connected the correct way around and that the plugs are pushed
fully into the connection sockets.
h“h” appears on the LCD monitor.
hPower save and Auto power off are disabled during USB connection.
Disconnecting the Camera
qQuit all applications (FinePixViewer etc.) that are using the camera.
wTurn the camera off (➡P.13).
eUnplug the USB cable from the camera.