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Software Installation
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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.
■Hardware and software requirements
Compatible Mac Power Macintosh G3✽1, PowerBook G3✽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)✽2
RAM 192 MB minimum
Minimum 256 MB when RAW FILE CONVERTER LE is used
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)
Minimum 2 GB when RAW FILE CONVERTER LE is used (required on
the system disk)
Display 800 ×600 pixels or better, at least 32,000 colors
(When using ImageMixer VCD2 LE for FinePix: 1024 ×768 or better)
Internet connection✽3iTo use the FinePix Internet Service or mail attachment function
An Internet connection or e-mail transmission software is needed
iConnection 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 ◆
iConnect the camera directly to the Macintosh using the USB cable (mini-B). The software may not
operate 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 software
may not operate correctly if the connection is faulty.
iAdditional USB interface board is not guaranteed.
iOn Macintosh PCs, allocate at least 400 MB of virtual memory when RAW FILE CONVERTER LE is
used. If other applications will be used at the same time, allocate the additional amount required for
those applications also.
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5.1 INSTALLATION ON A Windows PC
1Install FinePixViewer as instructed in the Quick start guide.
2Install 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.
4After restarting the PC, a message appears stating “Installation of the FinePixViewer has been
completed”.
3After 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.
◆Launching the installer manually ◆
1Double-click the “My Computer” icon.
✽Windows XP users should click “My Computer” in the “Start” menu.
2Right-click “FINEPIX” (CD-ROM drive) in the “My Computer” window and select “Open”.
3Double-click “SETUP” or “SETUP.exe” in the CD-ROM window.
◆Installing other applications ◆
You may see messages for installing ImageMixer VCD2 LE for FinePix. Install this application as
directed by the on-screen instructions.
✽The way file names are displayed differs as described below depending on your PC settings.
iFile extensions (3-letter suffixes indicating the file type) may be shown or hidden. (e.g. Setup.exe or Setup)
iText may be shown normally or all in uppercase (e.g. Setup or SETUP).