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Software Installation
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1
Turn your Macintosh on and start up Mac OS X. Do not launch any other applications.
2
When the bundled CD-ROM is loaded into the CD-
ROM drive, the [FinePix] icon appears. Double-click
the [FinePix] icon to open the [FinePix] volume
window.
3
Double-click “Installer for MacOS X”.
5
The “Authenticate” dialog appears.
Enter the name and password for the administrator account and then click the [OK] button.
✽
✽The administrator account is the user account used for Mac OS X installation and you can
confirm the user account in the Accounts dialog in the System Preferences.
4
The Installer setup dialog appears. Click the
[Installing FinePixViewer] button.
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!
For more information on what is installed, click the [Read Me
First] button and [Using FinePixViewer] button.
The “License” dialog appears. Read the agreement carefully and then, if you agree to the terms
of the Agreement, click the [Accept] button.
7
The “Read me” dialog appears. Click the [Continue] button.
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5.3 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS X
Pre-installation checklist
To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your
system before you begin the installation.
Compatible Mac
Power Macintosh G3
✽1
, PowerBook G3
✽1
,
Power Macintosh G4, iMac, iBook,
Power Macintosh G4 Cube, or PowerBook G4, Power Macintosh G5
Operating System
Mac OS X (compatible with version 10.2.6 to 10.3.1)
RAM
192 MB minimum, 256 MB or more recommended
Hard disk space
Amount required for installation: 200 MB minimum
Amount required for operation: 400 MB minimum
(When using ImageMixer VCD2 for FinePix: 2 GB or better)
Display
800 × 600 pixels or better, at least 32,000 colors
(When using ImageMixer VCD2 for FinePix:
1024 × 768
or better)
Internet connection
✽2
i To use the FinePix Internet Service or mail attachment function
An Internet connection and e-mail transmission software
i Connection speed: 56 k or better recommended
■ Hardware and software requirements
✽1 Models with a USB port as a standard feature
✽2 Required to use the FinePix Internet Service. The software can still be installed even if you do not have an Internet
connection.
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Notes
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i Connect the camera directly to the Macintosh using the USB cable (included). The software may not
operate correctly if you use an extension cable or connect the camera via a USB hub.
i 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.
i Additional USB interface board is not guaranteed.
i On Macintosh computers, allocate at least 400 MB of virtual memory when RAW FILE CONVERTER
LE is used. If other applications will be used at the same time, allocate the additional amount required
for those applications also.