Nikon 4DIF, User Manual

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4
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 fi rst 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 confi rming 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 , confi rm 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 fi rst 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.