Connecting at pc-camera mode – FujiFilm 30i User Manual

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DC IN 3Vsocket

Camera

(USB) socket

USB
socket

CONNECTING AT PC-CAMERA MODE

Camera Operation

PC Operation

1Open the lens cover.
2Slide the Power switch to the right to switch

the camera on.

3Set the “USB MODE” setting in the “SET–UP”

menu to “PC CAM” (

➡P.78, 81).

4Slide the Power switch to the right again to

switch the camera off.

1 Switch your PC on.
2 Use the special USB cable to connect the

camera to your PC.

3 Switch the camera on.

Always use the prescribed procedure when disconnecting
or switching off the camera (

➡P.88).

●

You should use the AC power adapter when the
camera is connected to your PC (

➡P.22, 91). Loss

of power during data transmission can prevent
successful data downloading.

●

Take care to connect the plugs on the special USB cable into the
correct sockets, and ensure that the plugs are inserted firmly.

If you are using a Windows PC, proceed as follows
when installation is completed.
Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000:
The driver settings are specified automatically. No
further action is required.
Windows XP:
When the confirmation dialog box appears, click the
“Continue” button.
✽ If your PC fails to recognize the camera, refer to the

Software Quick Start Guide.

●

Do not disconnect the USB cable when the camera
is communicating with the PC. See P.88 for
information on the disconnection procedure.

i The viewfinder lamp alternately blinks green

and orange while the camera is communicating
with your PC.

i “PC CAM” appears on the screen.
i The camera does not automatically switch off

when a USB connection is being used.

i FinePixViewer automatically starts up and the

PictureHello window opens (Windows only).

i You can use software

such as VideoImpression
to view live images.

✽ Screen for Windows 98SE

✽ Screen for Macintosh

If the above operations do not occur, you do not
have the required software programs or drivers
installed on your PC. Refer to the Software
Quick Start Guide booklet and complete the
required PC setup procedures. Then reconnect
the camera to your PC.