EX3.1 EX Version 3.1 for Windows® and Macintosh™ Software Quick Start Guide Thank you for purchasing this FUJIFILM product. 1 Installing FinePixViewer 2 Connecting the Camera to Your Computer 3 Using FinePixViewer Saving your camera shots on your computer and then printing them.
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How to Read This Manual 1 2 3 Contents IMPORTANT .........................................................................................2 How to Read This Manual ...................................................................4 Contents ...............................................................................................5 Finishing the Installation • Windows ..........................................................page 11 • Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 ............................................
Attaching Images to E-mail Messages in FinePixViewer ...........62 Using the FinePix Internet Service ...............................................66 User Registration .....................................................................................67 Using the Services...................................................................................69 Obtaining the Latest Version of FinePixViewer .......................................
■ Drag & drop ■ Password An operation used to move, copy or store files and folders. This is a secret code designed to prevent improper use of your user ID. Type your password when you log in to the server. The first time you log in during the FinePix Internet Service user registration, type in your choice of password using letters or numbers. Ensure that you are not observed as you type in your password. ■ Server Drag 1. Position the mouse pointer over the file or folder icon you want to drag. 2.
The Software Components Connect the camera with “DSC” selected as the USB setting. (/“Connection” in the Owner’s Manual) This chapter describes how to install and set up the software on a Windows PC. Connect the camera with “PC CAM” selected as the USB setting. (/“Connection” in the Owner’s Manual) USB Mass Storage Driver Allows a digital camera to be used as USB Mass Storage (removable disk drive, card reader).
1 Pre-installation Checklist ■ Hardware and software requirements To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your system before you begin the installation.
4. Pre-installation checking begins. If any warning messages appear, follow the instructions given on the screen. 3 From FinePixViewer installation to restart 1. The Setup screen appears. Click the [Install FinePixViewer] button. ✽ For more information on what is installed, click the [Explanation] button. ✽ The “Add New Hardware Wizard” may be hidden behind the “Note” message. Check the taskbar, move the message window and then click the [Cancel] button. 2 2. The software version is checked.
5. Install QuickTime as directed by the on-screen instructions. ✽ If you have already installed QuickTime version 5.0.2 or later, this installation is Use this procedure the first time you connect the camera to your PC (DSC connection) 4 not performed. Actually connect the camera in DSC mode and check that USB Mass Storage Driver was installed correctly. The Windows CD-ROM may also be required in some cases. Have the CD-ROM ready beforehand.
Windows 98/98 SE/Me/2000 1 The “New Hardware Found” wizard appears. The wizard will close when the settings are completed. No action is required. ✽ This step is not required for subsequent connections. 2 FinePixViewer automatically starts up and the images on the SmartMedia are displayed. A new removable disk icon also appears in the “My Computer” window. Windows XP 1 The “Found New Hardware” help message appears in the bottom-right corner of your screen.
5 Disconnecting the Camera (DSC Connection) 2 Click the Eject icon in the taskbar. When the “Safe To Remove Hardware” dialog box appears, click the [OK] button. 1. Exit any applications that are using the camera (FinePixViewer, etc.). NOTE Failure to carry out this step could cause your computer to malfunction. Windows 2000 Click the Eject icon in the taskbar. When the “Safe To Remove Hardware” dialog box appears, click the [OK] button. q 2. Check that the camera and PC are not communicating.
✽ If your camera does not have a PC Camera function, proceed to “ 8 Acrobat Reader, PhotoDeluxe and ActiveShare installation” (/ P.25). Use this procedure the first time you connect the camera to your PC (PC Camera connection) 6 Actually connect the camera in PC Camera mode and check that USB PC Camera Driver was installed correctly. The Windows CD-ROM may also be required in some cases. Have the CD-ROM ready beforehand.
7 Disconnecting the Camera (PC Camera Connection) 1. Exit any applications that are using the camera (FinePixViewer, etc.). NOTE 8 Acrobat Reader, PhotoDeluxe and ActiveShare installation You must install Adobe Systems’ Acrobat Reader software to read the FinePixViewer User’s Guide (PDF). If you already have the latest version installed, this step is not required. 1. Open the “My Computer” window, right-click the CDROM icon and select “Open” to view the contents of the CD-ROM.
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. This chapter describes the installation and setup procedures for Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2. 1 Check this before you start the installation. 2 Check the system software settings. 3 Install FinePixViewer and restart your Macintosh. 4 Connect the camera in DSC mode. 5 Disconnect the camera in DSC mode. 6 Install Acrobat Reader.
1 Pre-installation Checklist Check the system software settings ■ Hardware and software requirements ■ Enable File Exchange To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your system before you begin the installation. Check whether File Exchange is active. To use a SmartMedia that is supported by the camera, the File Exchange utility supplied with Mac OS must be running.
3. A confirmation message appears asking whether you want to continue with the installation. Click the [OK] button. 6. Install VideoImpression as directed by the on-screen instructions. 7. Install QuickTime as directed by the on-screen instructions and then restart your Macintosh. ✽ If you have already installed QuickTime version 5.0.2 or later, this installation is not performed. 4. The Installer setup screen appears. Click the [Install FinePixViewer] button.
4 5 Connecting the Camera as a Card Reader TIP It is strongly recommended that you use the AC power adapter. Loss of power during data communications will prevent successful data transfer. q 1. Load a SmartMedia containing photographed images into the camera. See “Connection” in the camera Owner’s Manual. NOTE • Do not format the SmartMedia from your camera on a Macintosh as this may make the card unusable for taking pictures. • Use only SmartMedia containing shots taken on a FUJIFILM digital camera.
6 Acrobat Reader installation You must install Adobe Systems’ Acrobat Reader software to read the FinePixViewer User’s Guide (PDF). If you already have the latest version installed, this step is not required. Installing the Software on Mac OS X The CD-ROM includes software for Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 and for Mac OS X. This chapter describes the installation and setup procedures for Mac OS X. 1. Double-click the “Installer for MacOS8.6–9.x” icon to launch the installer. 2.
1 Pre-installation Checklist ■ Hardware and software requirements To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your system before you begin the installation. Compatible Mac Operating System RAM Hard disk space 1 Display Internet connection✽3 ✽1 ✽2 ✽3 Power Macintosh G3 ✽1, PowerBook G3 ✽1, Power Macintosh G4, iMac, iBook, Power Macintosh G4 Cube, or PowerBook G4 Mac OS X (compatible with version 10.0.4, 10.1.
6. Click the [Continue] button. 7. Quit out of any other programs that are running and then click the [Continue] button. 8. Select the Mac OS X startup disk as the installation destination and click the [Continue] button. 3 Connecting the Camera as a Card Reader TIP It is strongly recommended that you use the AC power adapter. Loss of power during data communications will prevent successful data transfer. q 1. Load a SmartMedia containing photographed images into the camera.
4 Disconnecting the Camera 1. Exit any applications that are using the camera (FinePixViewer, etc.). q 2. Check that the camera and Macintosh are not communicating. See “Connection” in the camera Owner’s Manual. Using FinePixViewer Saving Images on Your Computer This section gives a brief overview of how to use FinePixViewer. Refer to these instructions while you are using FinePixViewer. q 1. Connect the camera to your computer in 3. Drag the removable disk icon to the Trash. DSC mode.
4. Check that the files are downloaded from the camera to your computer and that a folder with the photography date is created. Open the folder as shown below. 6. You can use functions such as “Rotate” and “Type Tool” to modify your image. For details, see “Mastering FinePixViewer” on page 82. 7. Click the [Save As...] button. TIP To open a folder, click on the plus “ + ” symbol (Windows) or arrow “ ” (Macintosh) to the left of the folder. 1 1 2 3 8. Enter a file name and click the [Save] button.
Printing Deleting Images 1. Double-click a still-image thumbnail to open an image window. 1. Select the images to be deleted. 2. Click the [Print] button. 3. Tick the checkboxes for the required print option settings. 2. Click “Delete” in the File menu. 4. Click the [Preview] button to check how the image will be printed. When you are happy with the image, click the Close button. 3. Click the [OK] button in the confirmation window to delete the selected images. 5.
Using the FinePixViewer Advanced Features The figure below gives a general overview of the procedure. 1 Launch FinePixViewer 2 Select a folder or thumbnail Select a folder Select a thumbnail 3 Operations • Double-clicking • Drag & drop • Clicking buttons • Using menus • Using the Internet menu This manual describes steps 1 and 2 and part of step 3. For information on the other functions, see “How to Use FinePixViewer” in the Help menu.
Windows XP Launching FinePixViewer Windows In the “Start” menu, click “Programs” / “FinePixViewer” / “FinePixViewer”. Macintosh Double-click “FinePixViewer” in the installation folder. ■ Changing the Automatic Launch Settings Windows 98/98 SE/Me/2000 Launch automatically Do not launch automatically You can use either of the methods below to prevent FinePixViewer launching automatically.
FinePixViewer Components Switching between Windows ■ Showing or hiding the Playback pane or folder tree. B C A D E Name Function Å Folder tree display area Shows the folders on the camera and computer. Shows reduced versions of the images in the selected folder.The reduced images are referred to as thumbnails. Shows a larger version of the image along with a range of information about the image.
■ Finding the camera (SmartMedia) on your computer Selecting Folders When you select a folder, the folder name is highlighted and the images in that folder are displayed in the thumbnail display area. Open the folders in the sequence shown below to display the images on the camera in the thumbnail display area. Windows Unselected Click NOTE 1 Select / The images in this folder are displayed.
Copying Images Operation Examples Before You can use drag and drop to copy folders and images. After 1. Click (to select 1 image only). A B Aim Mouse pointer during the operation (Windows) Operation Copy Å Drag and drop the folder or image in the folder tree display area while holding down the [Ctrl] key (Windows) or [option] key (Macintosh). Stop a copy ı Drop the folder or image in the thumbnail display area. 2.
■ Way of Saving Batch Format Conversion This function allows you to convert the formats of multiple files at once. You can use this, for example, when you want to make the file sizes smaller. Select the thumbnails with the formats you want to convert and specify the settings. Specify the save destination for the converted files. Once you specify the destination and click the [OK] button, the file format is converted. The same settings are used for subsequent file format conversions.
3. The “FinePix CD Album Maker” window opens and the folders selected in step 2 are registered. Making a FinePix CD Album FinePix CD Album Maker is a tool that helps you to process images and record them on CD-R disks. This function is useful when you want to back up your images or show them to a friend who does not have FinePixViewer. Images are displayed showing the folder contents. Current data size. • Back up • Give to friends CD-R Register Setup Create Drag and drop to add further images.
6. When you have completed the settings, click the [Create] button. Å Specify the folder used for creating the CD writing data (up to 15 alphanumeric characters (including quotation marks)). ı Sets the title and comment for the created HTML file (web page data). Ç Select the order in which files are arranged on the CD. Î Decide the styles used in the created HTML file (web page data). 8. Use the formats below to record images onto the CD.
Attaching Images to E-mail Messages in FinePixViewer FinePixViewer provides a simple procedure for attaching images to an e-mail message. ■ Supported E-mail Software The e-mail software programs listed below can only be used if they are selected as your default e-mail software. Windows Outlook Express, Outlook 2000 or Outlook 2002 Mac OS 8.6–9.
■ Attaching Images 1. Launch FinePixViewer. In the “Start” menu, select “Programs” / “FinePixViewer” / “FinePixViewer”. 2. Click the folder containing the images you want to attach. 5. The Outlook Express or Outlook mail transmission window opens and the images are automatically attached to your e-mail message. Type in the address, title and your message and then send the message in the usual way.
Using the FinePix Internet Service User Registration To use the FinePix Internet services, users must first register. ✽ Follow the steps below to register. Users can be registered for free. NOTE 1. Launch FinePixViewer. Mac OS X users should refer to P.72. Using FinePixViewer also allows you to access the FinePix Internet Service via the Internet. 2. Click the [Register Now] button. ✽ A working Internet connection is required.
4. When the browser starts up, proceed as directed by the on-screen instructions. Using the Services 1. Click the [Update menu] button in FinePixViewer. 5. Enter the required information in the user registration page. 1 ● 2 ● 3 ● 4 ● 1 Enter the name of your choice (nickname, etc.). 2 Enter a password of your choice using letters and/or numbers. Then enter the password again for confirmation. 3 Enter your name. 4 Enter your e-mail address. 5 Enter the remaining required information.
Obtaining the Latest Version of FinePixViewer By registering as a FinePix Internet Service user, you can download the latest version of FinePixViewer and install it on your computer. When you update your software, your user ID and password for the FinePix Internet Service are deleted from your computer. Ensure that you do not forget your registered user ID and password. 6. After your computer restarts, download the Internet menu again. Launch FinePixViewer and click the [Register Now] button. 1.
Using the FinePix Internet Service (Mac OS X) If you use the FinePixViewer, you can also access the FinePix Internet Service via the Internet. When you register, you will be able to use the various services provided in the country where you are registered. • The services provided vary depending on the country. • The services are frequently updated, so we recommend that you access them regularly.
Using the Services Once user registration is completed, you can use the FinePix Internet services. ■ Selecting services 1. Click the menu button for the service you want to use. ☞ If you are not already connected to the Internet, the software automatically attempts to connect (for dial-up connections). Videoconferencing with PictureHello ■ What is videoconferencing? Videoconferencing is a form of communication in which you can see a live image of the person you are calling as you converse in realtime.
■ Hardware and software required for videoconferencing ● A FUJIFILM camera equipped with the “PC Camera” function ● A PC with an Internet connection ✩ 56kbps modem connection or better or an ISDN connection ✩ An established service contract with an Internet service provider (ISP) ✽ Depending on your type of Internet connection and/or your modem connection speed, video quality may deteriorate and some frames may be lost.
■ Preparations for videoconferencing (to be followed by both parties) ■ Starting the call 1. Obtain the e-mail addresses of both parties. (These must be the e-mail addresses given during FinePix Internet Service user registration.) 1. Click the [Address Book] button to open the Address Book. q 2. Switch the camera on and select “PC CAM” as the USB setting. See “Connection” in the camera Owner’s Manual. 3. Use the special USB cable to connect the camera to your PC. 4.
2. A dialog box to confirm the save destination appears. When you select “Paste to address book” and click the [OK] button, the image in the address book is updated. ✽ If you accept a call, you can only select “Copy to Clipboard” during the call. Using the Address Book You can use the address book to check the status of other parties and to store addresses. To view the address book, click the [Address Book] button. ■ Checking the status Click the [Update Status] button to check the latest status details.
Mastering FinePixViewer – Using Online Help – For more information on FinePixViewer functions not fully explained in this manual, 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) or P.34 (Macintosh) for information on installing Acrobat Reader. ■ What is explained in “How to Use FinePixViewer”...
Making Your Own Movies ■ Store the movie in an album To work with still images, video and sound, you first have to import them into the album window. 2. Click the [text] button and enter the text. 1. Launch VideoImpression. Windows Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 ■ Add text 1. Click the [edit movie] button to switch to the editing window. In the “Start” menu, click “Programs” / “ArcSoft VideoImpression” / “ArcSoft VideoImpression 1.6FP”. Double-click the “VideoImpression 1.
Capturing Live Images (Windows) If your camera has a PC Camera function, you can download live images to your PC. q 1. Connect the camera to your PC in “PC Camera” mode. 6. Display switches to the capture window and the live image is displayed. If the live image does not appear, click the [Live] button 1. ✽ Recording has not yet started. See “Connection” in the camera Owner’s Manual. 1 3 4 NOTE • Always use the correct procedure when disconnecting the camera from your PC or switching the camera off.
6. The Capture window appears and the live image is displayed. Capturing Live Images (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2) If your camera has a PC Camera function, you can download live images to your Macintosh. q 1. Switch the camera on and select “PC CAM” as the USB setting. See “Connection” in the camera Owner’s Manual. q 2. Connect the camera to your Macintosh. NOTE • Always use the correct procedure when disconnecting the camera from your Macintosh or switching the camera off.
Uninstalling the Software Only perform this operation when you no longer require the installed software. Windows 1. Switch on your PC. q 2. Disconnect the camera. 3. Quit all currently running applications. See “Connection” in the camera Owner’s Manual. 4. Close all files. 5. Open the “My Computer” window and double-click “Add/Remove Programs” in the Control Panel. 6. The “Add/Remove Programs Properties” window appears.
Macintosh When you have a problem NOTE Only perform this operation when you no longer require the installed software or when the software was not installed correctly. Mac OS 8.6–9.2 Uninstalling Mass Storage Driver and PC Camera Driver 1. Check that the camera is not connected to your Macintosh. 2. Drag all the files that begin with “USB04CB...” to the Trash. 3. Restart your Macintosh. My computer doesn’t recognize the camera. • I can’t see the files on the SmartMedia.
Troubleshooting Connection Problems Troubleshooting (Windows) If the software does not operate correctly but the problem does not match any of those listed below, check that you are using the correct hardware and software (/ P.12). If the problem persists even though you are using the correct hardware and software, refer to the table below and then see the reference page listed for your problem.
■ My PC doesn’t recognize the camera (I can’t use the camera from my PC). Possible cause Solution Is the camera switched on? Switch the camera on. See “Connection” in the camera’s Owner’s Manual for details. Is the special USB cable connected to the camera and to the computer? Check that one end of the special USB cable is connected to the camera and the other end is connected to the computer.
Troubleshooting Videoconferencing Problems ■ The PictureHello (videoconferencing) window does not open. Possible cause Solution Is FinePixViewer installed? Install FinePixViewer and NetMeeting 3.01 from the enclosed CD-ROM (/ P.11). Is FinePixViewer running? In the “Start” menu, select “Programs” / “FinePixViewer” and click “FinePixViewer”. Is the camera switched on? Switch the camera on. For more information on “Connection”, refer to the camera’s Owner’s Manual.
■ I can make calls but I cannot use videoconferencing. Possible cause Is the other party able to make or accept calls? Solution Open the address book and click the [Update Status] button. If the other party cannot accept calls, try again later (/ P.81). Are you or the other party trying to call Calls cannot be made in either direction outside from an in-house LAN? between a LAN and an external line. Use a dial-up connection.
Possible cause Solution Are you able to connect to the Internet? Check your PC hardware and software setup. Is the FinePix Internet Service undergoing maintenance? Log in after the maintenance is completed. Have you completed the user registration process? Click the FinePixViewer [Register Now] button and sign on as a “FinePix Internet Service” user (/ P.66). ■ I can’t sign on as a “FinePix Internet Service” user.
■ When I connected the USB cable, Mac OS displayed the “Initialize disk?” message. Possible cause Is the SmartMedia formatted? Mac OS 8.6–9.2 only Is File Exchange enabled? Solution Disconnect the USB cable from the camera, insert the SmartMedia into the camera and format the SmartMedia. For more information , refer to the Owner’s Manual for your camera. Enable File Exchange (/ P.29). ■ The Macintosh hangs when I access the SmartMedia.
Possible cause Troubleshooting Other Problems ■ The “The tool could not be executed” message appears. Mac OS 8.6–9.2 Possible cause Solution Do you have enough system memory installed? 1 Quit any other applications that are running. 2 Open the [Control Panels] / [Memory] and increase the amount of virtual memory allocated. Then restart your Macintosh. ■ Thumbnails are not displayed in CD Album (they appear as “?”). Mac OS 8.6–9.2 1 Click images without thumbnails from FinePixViewer.
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