Page 2 - IMPORTANT; Be sure to read this page before using the Software.; NOTICE
3 2 IMPORTANT Be sure to read this page before using the Software. Please note that this Guide is written on the assumption that you already have a basicunderstanding of how to use your PC (personal computer), Windows and Macintosh.For basic information on using your PC, Windows and Macintosh, refer...
Page 3 - Finishing the Installation
5 4 IMPORTANT .........................................................................................2How to Read This Manual ...................................................................4Contents ..................................................................................................
Page 4 - Introduction; Glossary of Terms; About the Online Help; Administrator; DPOF; Symbols Used in This Guide
7 Introduction Glossary of Terms 6 For more information on FinePixViewer functions not fully explained in thismanual, refer to “How to Use FinePixViewer” in the Help menu. ■ To read “How to Use FinePixViewer”... You must install Adobe Systems’ Acrobat Reader. See P.25 (Windows) orP.34 (Macintosh) fo...
Page 5 - Important Information and Helpful Hints for Internet Users
9 8 Drag1. Position the mouse pointer over the file or folder icon you want to drag. 2. With the mouse button held down, move the mouse to another location. DropWhen you reach the desired location,release the mouse button. ■ Drag & drop An operation used to move, copy or store files and folders....
Page 6 - QuickTime
11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8 Installation on a Windows PC 10 This chapter describes how to install and set up the software on a WindowsPC. Disconnect the camera in DSC mode. Connect the camera in PC CAMERA mode. • Check that the USB PC Camera Driver is operating normally.• The first time you connect, ...
Page 7 - Load the CD-ROM into your PC; Pre-installation Checklist
12 13 1 2 1. Switch on your PC and start up Windows. ✽ If you have already switched on your PC, restart your PC at this point. Users of Windows 2000 or Windows XP should log in using a system administratoraccount (e.g. “Administrator”). 2. Quit all other active applications until no applications are...
Page 8 - From FinePixViewer installation to restart; appear, follow the instructions given on the screen.
14 15 2 3 From FinePixViewer installation to restart 4. Pre-installation checking begins. If any warning messages appear, follow the instructions given on the screen. ✽ The “Add New Hardware Wizard” may be hidden behind the “Note” message.Check the taskbar, move the message window and then click the...
Page 10 - Windows XP
19 4 18 4 Proceed to “Disconnecting the Camera (DSC Connection)”on page 20. 1 The “Found New Hardware” help message appears in the bottom-right corner of yourscreen. This message will close when the settings are completed. No action isrequired. ✽ This step is not required for subsequent connections....
Page 11 - Unplug the special USB cable from the; Exit any applications that are using the camera (FinePixViewer,; No PC operations are required.; Disconnecting the Camera (DSC Connection)
21 5 20 5 q 2 Click the Eject icon in the taskbar. When the “Safe To Remove Hardware” dialog boxappears, click the [OK] button. Click the Eject icon in the taskbar. When the “Safe To Remove Hardware”dialog box appears, click the [OK] button. Click the eject icon in the taskbar and click the Close bu...
Page 12 - FinePixViewer starts up automatically and the live image is; Select “PC CAM” as the USB mode; Check PC operation. The installation procedure differs
23 6 22 6 The USB PC Camera Driver is installed automatically. When the followingscreen appears, click the [Continue] button. 5. FinePixViewer starts up automatically and the live image is displayed. If the live image does not appear, refer to “Troubleshooting” ( / P.94) The Exif Launcher installed ...
Page 13 - Disconnecting the Camera (PC Camera Connection)
25 8 24 7 q q 1. Exit any applications that are using the camera (FinePixViewer, etc.). Failure to carry out this step could cause your computer tomalfunction. 2. Check that the camera and PC are not communicating. If communication is inprogress, wait until it ends. 3. Switch the camera off. 4. Unpl...
Page 14 - Installing the Software on Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2
27 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 Installing the Software on Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 The CD-ROM includes software for Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 and for Mac OS X. Thischapter describes the installation and setup procedures for Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2. Check this before you start the installation. Ensure that your Macintosh har...
Page 15 - Hardware and software requirements; Enable File Exchange; Check the system software settings; the “FinePix” window automatically opens.
29 2 3 28 1 ■ Hardware and software requirements To run this software, you must have the hardware and software describedbelow. Check your system before you begin the installation. Pre-installation Checklist ■ Enable File Exchange Check whether File Exchange is active.To use a SmartMedia that is supp...
Page 17 - Disconnecting the Camera; Connecting the Camera as a Card Reader
33 5 1. Exit any applications that are using the camera (FinePixViewer, etc.). 2. Check that the camera and Macintosh are not communicating. 3. Drag the removable disk icon to the Trash. 4. Switch the camera off. 5. Unplug the special USB cable from the camera. • Always close all the files in the ca...
Page 18 - Acrobat Reader installation; Installing the Software on Mac OS X
35 1 2 3 4 34 6 Acrobat Reader installation 6 2 3 4 Check this before you start the installation. Ensure that your Macintosh hardware and software meet the systemrequirements for the software to be installed. Install FinePixViewer and restart your Macintosh. Connect the camera in DSC mode. Disconnec...
Page 19 - Only FinePixViewer is installed on Mac OS X.
Only FinePixViewer is installed on Mac OS X. AVI movies cannot be played back on version 10.0.4. 1. Switch your Macintosh on and start up Mac OS X. Do not launch any other applications. 2. Load the enclosed CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The “FinePix” window opens. If the “FinePix” window does not op...
Page 21 - Mac OS X; Saving Images on Your Computer; Using FinePixViewer
1. Exit any applications that are using the camera (FinePixViewer, etc.). 2. Check that the camera and Macintosh are not communicating. 3. Drag the removable disk icon to the Trash. 4. Switch the camera off. 5. Unplug the special USB cable from the camera. • Always close all the files in the camera ...
Page 22 - You can use functions such as “Rotate” and “Type Tool” to; Check that the files are downloaded from the camera to your; OR
42 43 1 indicates the folder in whichFinePixViewer is installed. 123 6. You can use functions such as “Rotate” and “Type Tool” to modify your image. For details, see “MasteringFinePixViewer” on page 82. 7. Click the [Save As...] button. 8. Enter a file name and click the [Save] button. If you repeat...
Page 23 - Deleting Images; Click the [OK] button in the confirmation window to delete the; Printing
45 44 Deleting Images 1. Select the images to be deleted. 2. Click “Delete” in the File menu. 3. Click the [OK] button in the confirmation window to delete the selected images. 1. Double-click a still-image thumbnail to open an image window. 2. Click the [Print] button. 3. Tick the checkboxes for th...
Page 24 - The figure below gives a general overview of the procedure.; Using the FinePixViewer Advanced Features; Launch FinePixViewer; Select a folder
47 46 The figure below gives a general overview of the procedure. Using the FinePixViewer Advanced Features 1 Launch FinePixViewer 2 Select a folder or thumbnail 3 Operations • Double-clicking• Drag & drop• Clicking buttons• Using menus• Using the Internet menu Select a folder Select a thumbnail...
Page 25 - Changing the Automatic Launch Settings; Macintosh; Launching FinePixViewer
49 48 In the “Start” menu, click “Programs” / “FinePixViewer” / “FinePixViewer”. Double-click “FinePixViewer” in the installation folder. ■ Changing the Automatic Launch Settings Macintosh Windows Launching FinePixViewer Launch automatically Do not launch automatically Windows 98/98 SE/Me/2000 You c...
Page 26 - Switching between Windows; Showing or hiding the Playback pane or folder tree.; You can resize an area by dragging its frame.; FinePixViewer Components; are displayed in the thumbnail display area
51 50 Switching between Windows ■ Showing or hiding the Playback pane or folder tree. ■ Selecting the thumbnail display mode ■ Resizing areas You can list the photography dates and times andthe image sizes by selecting “Details”. You can resize an area by dragging its frame. FinePixViewer Components...
Page 27 - Selecting Folders; Finding the camera (SmartMedia) on your computer
53 52 Selecting Folders When you select a folder, the folder name is highlighted and the images inthat folder are displayed in the thumbnail display area. If there are subfolders inside thefolder, a plus or minus symbol appears to the left of the folder.Clicking on the plus or minus symbolopens or c...
Page 28 - Before; Copying Images; You can use drag and drop to copy folders and images.; Operation Examples
55 1. Click (to select 1 image only). 2. Click while holding down the [Ctrl] key (Windows) or [shift] key (Macintosh) (to select another image). 3. Click in the background (to deselect all the selected images). 4. Click “Select All” in the “Edit” menu (to select all the images). Before After 54 Sele...
Page 29 - Way of Saving; Select the file type you want to convert.; Batch Format Conversion
Deletes the file in the save destination and saves the data as a new file. Cancels batch processing. Leaves the file in the save destination and proceeds to the next step. Allows you to rename the file. 57 56 If you tick this checkbox, a folder is created in which all the images are saved.If there i...
Page 30 - Making a FinePix CD Album
59 58 3. The “FinePix CD Album Maker” window opens and the folders selected in step 2 are registered. • A warning message appears if the amount of registered data exceeds 650 MB.• You cannot register thumbnails displayed in FinePixViewer. Move the thumbnails to a new folder and then register the new...
Page 31 - Use the formats below to record images onto the CD.; This type of display is created.; Wait a few moments until data creation is completed.
61 60 8. Use the formats below to record images onto the CD. Recording mode: DiscAtOnceFormat: ISO 9660 level 1 About DiscAtOnce• DiscAtOnce is a method for writing data to a CD-R disk in which all the data is written in a single operation. This method does not allow further data to be written to th...
Page 32 - Attaching Images to E-mail Messages in FinePixViewer; Outlook Express
63 62 1. Click “Control Panels” / “Internet” and then click the“E-mail” tab. 2. Check that “Outlook Express” is shown in“Default E-mail Application”. 1. Click “ System Preferences... ” in the Apple menu. 2. Click “ Internet ” and then click “ Mail ” . 3. Check that “ Mail ” is selected as the “ Defa...
Page 34 - To use the FinePix Internet services, users must first register.; The “User’s Registration for Internet Services” dialog box; Using the FinePix Internet Service; User Registration; Using the Services
To use the FinePix Internet services, users must first register. ✽ Follow the steps below to register. Users can be registered for free. 1. Launch FinePixViewer. 2. Click the [Register Now] button. 3. The “User’s Registration for Internet Services” dialog box opens. As shown below, select [Register ...
Page 36 - After your computer restarts, download the Internet menu; The update is completed when the Internet menu appears.; Obtaining the Latest Version of FinePixViewer; When you click “Software Update” in the “Help” menu,
71 70 6. After your computer restarts, download the Internet menu again. Launch FinePixViewer and click the [Register Now]button. 7. Select “Already Registered” and then click the [OK] button. 8. Enter your user ID and password. The update is completed when the Internet menu appears. Obtaining the L...
Page 37 - Using the FinePix Internet Service (Mac OS X); Double-click the “FinePixViewer” icon in the installed folder.; When you have entered all the required information, click the
73 72 User Registration Using the FinePix Internet Service (Mac OS X) If you use the FinePixViewer, you can also access the FinePix InternetService via the Internet. When you register, you will be able to use the variousservices provided in the country where you are registered.• The services provide...
Page 38 - Videoconferencing with PictureHello; The main steps in the procedure are as follows:
75 74 Videoconferencing with PictureHello ■ What is videoconferencing? Videoconferencing is a form of communication in which you can see a liveimage of the person you are calling as you converse in realtime. Thisexplanation describes the use of the FinePixViewer PictureHello software, inwhich specif...
Page 39 - Picture Descriptions; Hardware and software required for videoconferencing; Important Notes on E-mail Addresses for Videoconferencing
77 76 ■ Picture Descriptions Other party’s image Pop-up menu Your image 9 ✽ Portrait images are inset composite images. Name Explanation q Connection icon Indicates whether you are logged in to the server. w Login button Logs in to the server. e Logout button Logs out from the server. r Start Call b...
Page 41 - Using the Address Book
81 80 You can use the address book to check the status of other parties and to storeaddresses. To view the address book, click the [Address Book] button. ■ Checking the status Click the [Update Status] button to check the latest status details. [Update Status] button Click the [Capture] button to st...
Page 42 - Mastering FinePixViewer; Connects in PC Camera mode to download live images.; Main Functions; – Using Online Help –
Mastering FinePixViewer 83 82 You can use VideoImpression to make your own movies.For more information on VideoImpression, refer to the contact informationprovided on the back cover of this manual. ● Allows you to create and save movies that include both still and movingimages and sound. ● Allows yo...
Page 43 - Drop images into here.; Making Your Own Movies
85 84 ■ Add text 1. Click the [edit movie] button to switch to the editing window. 2. Click the [text] button and enter the text. ☞ You can use the drag handle to adjust the position. 3. Use the buttons below the image to specify settings such as the typeface and the time for which the text appears....
Page 46 - Uninstalling the Software; Quit all currently running applications.
91 Uninstalling the Software q <To remove the driver software> Only perform this operation when you no longer require the installed software. 1. Switch on your PC. 2. Disconnect the camera. 3. Quit all currently running applications. 4. Close all files. 5. Open the “My Computer” window and dou...
Page 47 - When you have a problem; Was installation completed normally?; Uninstalling Mass Storage Driver and PC Camera Driver; Uninstalling Exif Launcher, FinePixViewer and DP Editor
93 92 When you have a problem My computer doesn’t recognize the camera. • I can’t see the files on the SmartMedia.• I can’t see the removable disk icon.• I can’t shoot live images. Was installation completed normally? Is the camera switched on?Are the batteries dead?Are the cables connected securely...
Page 48 - Connection; Other; Troubleshooting Connection Problems
95 94 OS Type Name of Folder ✽ When using CD-ROM Drive D Windows 98 D:\win98 Windows Me D:\win9x Windows 2000 Professional D:\i386 Windows XP D:\i386 If no Windows CD-ROM was supplied with your PC, contact your PC manufacturer. NOTE ■ I was asked for the disk labeled “Windows” the first time I conne...
Page 50 - Videoconferencing call notifications are not displayed.; Troubleshooting Videoconferencing Problems
99 98 Possible cause Solution ■ I clicked the [Login] button in PictureHello (videoconferencing), but Ican’t log in. Are you able to connect to theInternet? Is the FinePix Internet Serviceundergoing maintenance? Have you completed the userregistration process? Check your PC hardware and softwaresetu...
Page 51 - Troubleshooting Other Problems
101 100 Possible cause Solution ■ Live images do not appear in the VideoImpression Capture window. Do you have Windows Media Playerinstalled? Is “PC CAM” selected as the USBsetting on the camera? Is the special USB cable connected tothe camera and your PC? Are you using a compatible operatingsystem?...
Page 52 - I can’t sign on as a “FinePix Internet Service” user.; I can’t log in to the “FinePix Internet Service”.; Troubleshooting Connection and Image Viewing Problems
103 102 ■ When I connected the camera to my Macintosh, the “Requiredsoftware not found” message or “Required driver cannot be used”message appears. Possible cause Solution Is the software installed? Install the software on your Macintosh. Other If the software does not operate correctly but the prob...
Page 53 - The Macintosh hangs when I access the SmartMedia.; Troubleshooting Internet Problems
105 104 Possible cause Solution ■ I can’t sign on as a “FinePix Internet Service” user. Have you already signed on under thesame e-mail address? You cannot sign on twice with the sameuser ID or e-mail address. Possible cause Solution ■ I can’t log in to the “FinePix Internet Service”. Are you able t...
Page 54 - The “The tool could not be executed” message appears.
107 106 Solution ■ I want to stop the FinePixViewer from launching automatically. You can use either of the two methods below to prevent FinePixViewer from launchingautomatically. • Change the Exif Launcher settings 1 Select “Exif Launcher Settings” in the FinePixViewer “Settings” menu and click“Do ...