Nikon 4 user manual Automatic Update

Principal Features

Automatic Update

Nikon Capture 4 is equipped with an automatic update function known as Nikon Message Center. Nikon Message Center checks for updates to a variety of Nikon digital products, in- cluding Nikon software. At default settings, Nikon Message Center will automatically check for updates if the computer is connected to the Internet when Nikon Capture 4 starts. If an update is available, the Nikon Message Center window will be displayed. Click Available Messages to view the updates available for your Nikon digital products and software, then click Install to download and install the desired updates. To personalize your list of Nikon digital products or to view a list of the installed software supported under Nikon Message Center, click My Products.

Mac OS 9

Nikon Message Center is not available in Mac OS 9.

Notice to Users in Europe and the U.S.A.

To activate Nikon Message Center, users in Europe and the U.S.A. must have an account with their regional Nikon Support Center. The first time a program equipped with the Nikon Message Center auto update feature starts, a license agreement will be displayed. After reading the agreement, click Accept to accept its terms and display an account activation dialog.

•If you already have an account with your regional Nikon Support Center, enter the supplied user ID and password and the e-mail address you used to register. After confirming that the computer is connected to the Internet, click Activate Nikon Message Center. A dialog allowing you to opt in or out of Nikon mailings will be displayed.

•If you do not have an account or have forgotten your password, confirm that the computer is con- nected to the Internet and click Visit Nikon Support Center. After obtaining the required account information, enter the details in the account activation dialog and click Activate Nikon Message Center. A dialog allowing you to opt in or out of Nikon mailings will be displayed.

The Opt-in/Opt-out Dialog

The first time Nikon Message Center starts, a dialog allowing you to opt in or out of Nikon mailings will be displayed. Select the desired options and click OK to display the Nikon Message Center window.

Downloading Updates

An Internet connection is required to download updates. The user bears all applicable fees charged by the phone or cable company or Internet service provider.

Dial-up Connections

When using a dial-up connection, be aware that the connection is not automatically terminated when download is complete. Be sure to terminate the connection manually.

Privacy

Information provided by the user as part of this service will not be given to third parties without the user’s permission.

Checking for Updates Manually

To check for updates manually, select Check for updates… from the Help menu.

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