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Software
Installation
5.3 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS 8.6 TO 9.2
1
Switch on your Macintosh and start up Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2.
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Do not connect the camera to your Macintosh until the software installation is completed.
3
When you load the enclosed CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, the “FinePix” window
automatically opens.
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If the “FinePix” window does not open automatically, double-click the CD-ROM icon.
4
Double-click “Installer for Mac OS 8.6-9.x” to launch the Installer.
2
Select the Extension Manager in the Control Panel and check that the File Exchange check box
is ticked. If not, click in the box so that “
” appears and then restart your Macintosh.
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Enable File Exchange
◆
Check whether File Exchange is active.
To use an
xD-Picture Card
that is supported by the camera, the File Exchange utility supplied with
Mac OS must be running.
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 G4
Operating System
Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2
✽
2
RAM
64 MB minimum
✽
3
, 256 MB or more recommended
Hard disk space
Amount required for installation: 110 MB minimum
Amount required for operation: 300 MB minimum
(When ImageMixer VCD for FinePix is used: 2 GB or better)
Display
800
×
600 pixels or better, at least 32,000 colors
Internet connection
✽
4
i
To use the FinePix Internet Service or mail attachment function
An Internet connection and e-mail transmission software
i
Connection speed: 56k or better recommended
Sound functions
Speakers and microphone
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1 Models with a USB port as a standard feature
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2 This software does not run correctly in the Mac OS X Classic environment.
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3 Turn virtual memory on if necessary.
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4 Required to use the FinePix Internet Service. The software can still be installed even if you do not have an Internet
connection.
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Note
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Connect the camera directly to the Macintosh using the USB cable (included). The software may not
operate correctly if you use an extension cable or connect the camera via a USB hub.
i
Push 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.
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Additional USB interface board is not guaranteed.
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On Macintosh computers, 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.
2
Click the [Save] button.
5
The Installer setup screen appears. Click the
[Installing FinePixViewer] button.
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For more information on what is installed, click the [Read Me
First] button and [Using FinePixViewer] button.
8
Select the installation destination for FinePixViewer.
1
Click the [Open] button to open the installation
destination folder.
6
A confirmation message appears asking whether you want to continue with the installation.
Click the [OK] button.
7
The User License Agreement for this software is displayed. Read the agreement carefully and
then, if you agree to the terms of the Agreement, click the [Yes] button. If you click the [No]
button, the software is not installed.
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Install ImageMixer VCD for FinePix as directed by the on-screen instructions.
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