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Viewing Images

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h When the camera and computer are exchanging

data, the self-timer lamp blinks and the viewfinder
lamp blinks alternately green and orange.

h “≥” appears on the LCD monitor.
h Power save and Auto power off are disabled

during USB connection.

!

Before replacing the xD-Picture Card, always disconnect the
camera from the PC using the procedure on P.73.

!

Do not disconnect the USB cable when the camera is
communicating with the PC. See P.73 for information on the
disconnection procedure.

1 Insert an xD-Picture Card containing photographed

images into your camera. Plug the AC power
adapter connector into the DC IN 3V socket on the
camera and then plug the adapter itself into the main
power outlet.

2 Slide the Power switch to the side to turn the

camera on.

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

menu to “¶” (

➡P.57).

4 Slide the Power switch to the side to turn the

camera off.

1 Turn your PC on.
2 Use the USB cable (included) to connect the

camera to your computer.

3 Turn the camera on.

Use at DSC mode

ON

OFF

0

1

0

3

0

2

0

4

PC

(USB)
socket

DC IN 3V
socket

Socket

Camera

1

Set a camera

2

Connect a camera to a computer

!

Take care to ensure that the USB cable (included) is
connected the correct way around and that the plugs are
pushed fully into the connection sockets.

6.1 CAMERA CONNECTION

The “Camera Connection” section explains how to connect the camera to your computer using the
USB cable (included) and describes the functions you can use once the camera and computer are
connected.

If the power cuts out during data transmission, the data will not be transmitted correctly. Always use the
AC power adapter when connecting the camera to a computer.

For more information on using the software, refer to “How
to use FinePixViewer” in the HELP menu which was
installed from the CD-ROM.

Refer to Section 5 the first time you connect the camera to your computer.
Install the software first. Do not connect the camera with the computer before
installing all the software.

This mode provides a simple way to read images from an xD-Picture Card and store images onto
an xD-Picture Card (

➡P.71).

CD-ROM

(Software for FinePix SX)

DSC (Mass storage device) mode

This function allows you to conduct videoconferencing sessions between PCs connected to the
Internet.

!

Videoconferencing (“PictureHello”) is not supported on Macintosh computers.

!

Connection is only possible with a FUJIFILM camera equipped with a “PC Camera” function.

Change between “¶” and “q PC” in the camera’s SET-UP screen.

qPC

PC CAM (PC Camera) mode

6.1.3 Connecting to a Computer

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