FujiFilm FINEPIX EX3.1 User Manual

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■ 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.

Pre-installation Checklist

■ Enable File Exchange

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.

1. Switch on your Macintosh and start up Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.

Do not connect the camera to your Macintosh until the software installation is
completed.

2. Select the Extensions Manager in the Control Panels and

check that the File Exchange check box is ticked. If not, click
in the box so that an

appears and then restart your

Macintosh.

NOTE

Check the system software settings

From FinePixViewer installation to restart

1. When you load the enclosed CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive,

the “FinePix” window automatically opens.

If the “FinePix” window does not open
automatically, double-click the CD-ROM icon.

NOTE

2. Double-click “Installer for MacOS8.6-9.x” to launch the

Installer.

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

RAM

64 MB minimum

✽3

Hard disk space

Amount required for installation: 110 MB minimum
Amount required for operation: 300 MB minimum
(When FinePix CD Album Maker is used: 2 GB or better)

Display

800

× 600 pixels or better, 16-bit color or better

Internet connection

✽4

• To use the FinePix Internet Service or mail attachment

function
An Internet connection and e-mail transmission software

• Connection speed: 56k or better recommended

Sound functions

✽5

Speakers and microphone

✽1

Models with a USB port as a standard feature

✽2

This software does not run correctly in the Mac OS X Classic environment.

✽3

Turn virtual memory on if necessary.

✽4

Required to use the FinePix Internet Service. The software can still be installed even
if you do not have an Internet connection.

✽5

Sound functions are required for audio input/output in VideoImpression.

• Connect the camera directly to the Macintosh using the special USB cable. The

software may not operate correctly if you use an extension cable or connect the
camera via a USB hub.

• 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.

• Additional USB interface board is not guaranteed.

NOTE