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Software Quick Start Guide
Thank you for purchasing this FUJIFILM product.
This Software Quick Start Guide summarizes the procedure you must follow
to connect your FUJIFILM Digital Camera FinePix50i to a personal computer.
Read this guide carefully to ensure that you use your camera correctly.
Macintosh
Install the FinePix Viewer software
/ P.80
Install Acrobat Reader
/ P.83
Set up the cradle
/ P.17
Preparation completed
Install the USB Mass Storage Driver
Install the USB PC Camera Driver
Set up RealJukebox2 Plus
Windows
/ P.11
/ P.16
/ P.17
To connect the
FinePix50i to your PC
for the first time using
the special USB cable...
/ P.22
/ P.29
/ P.56
Preparation completed
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Page 1: Install Acrobat Reader
Thank you for purchasing this FUJIFILM product. This Software Quick Start Guide summarizes the procedure you must follow to connect your FUJIFILM Digital Camera FinePix50i to a personal computer. Read this guide carefully to ensure that you use your camera correctly. -
Page 2: Important
IMPORTANT Be sure to read this page before using the Software. NOTICE BEFORE OPENING THE PACKAGE OF CD-ROM PROVIDED BY FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD., PLEASE READ THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. ONLY IF YOU DO AGREE TO THIS AGREEMENT, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO USE THE SOFTWARE RECORDED ON THE CD-ROM. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
User Registration ... 43 Videoconferencing Using PictureHello ... 46 Using VideoImpression... 52 Listening to Music on Your FinePix50i ... 56 When the software does not run properly... 63 Uninstalling the Driver ... 63 Uninstalling FinePixViewer, DP Editor and Exif Launcher... 64 Troubleshooting ... - Page 4 <Macintosh> PC’s automatic disconnect function to avoid wasted connection time. ✽ The FUJIFILM FinePix Internet Service includes both free and fee-based services. ✽ If you use online shopping or other services, you will be invoiced for the product or service in addition to the call and connection charges.
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Page 5: So Many Ways To Use Your Images
Taking Part in a Videoconference FinePixViewer PictureHello USB connection Requirements (See P.46 for details.) • A FUJIFILM camera that has the PC Camera function. • A connection to the Internet • A Windows PC with a sound card and a microphone and speakers connected... -
Page 6: Taking Your Music With You
<Taking Your Music With You> SmartMedia Music CD with ID CDDB A database for CDs on the Internet. Use this as a source of song titles, artist names, etc. File creation Creates an MP3 file and Creates an MP3 file and downloads it to your camera. -
Page 7: Installing The Software
Installing the Software Installation Preparations 1. Switch on your PC and start up Windows. ✽ If you had already switched on your PC, restart your PC at this point. 2. Quit all other active applications until no applications are shown in the taskbar. <Taskbar>... - Page 8 4. Next, install QuickTime. If the “Connection speed” window In the “Enter Registration” window, appears, set the correct speed for click the [Next >] button without your type of connection and then entering any data. click the [Next >] button. ✽...
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Page 9: Connecting The Camera To Your Computer
10. Install Acrobat Reader. ✽ You must install Adobe Systems’ Acrobat Reader software to read the FinePixViewer User’s Guide (PDF). 1 Open the “My Computer” window, right-click the CD-ROM icon and select “Open” to view the contents of the CD-ROM. 2 Double-click “SETUP”... - Page 10 Card Reader (DSC) Connection – Viewing Images and Downloading Audio Files – 1. Load the SmartMedia. NOTE To download music, you must use a SmartMedia with ID. 2. Remove the connection socket cover on the side of the camera. ✽ When you remove the camera from the cradle to take pictures, replace the connection socket cover on the camera to prevent dust buildup on the socket.
- Page 11 PC Camera Connection – Videoconferencing (Windows) and Capturing Video – 1. Remove the connection socket cover on the side of the camera. ✽ When you remove the camera from the cradle to take pictures, replace the connection socket cover on the camera to prevent dust buildup on the socket. Take care not to lose the connection socket cover while the camera is in the cradle.
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Page 12: Installing The Mass Storage Driver
Installing the Mass Storage Driver Installing Mass Storage Driver allows you to transfer files recorded on the camera to your PC. If an older version of the USB Mass Storage Driver is already installed on your PC, use the software on the enclosed CD-ROM to uninstall the old version ( / P.63) and then install the latest version as described below. - Page 13 10. Check that USBS04CB.INF has been detected and then click the [Next >] button. NOTE The Windows 98 CD-ROM may also be required during installation. In this event, switch CD-ROMs as directed by the on- screen instructions. 11. Click the [Finish] button. 12.
- Page 14 10. The “New Hardware Found” dialog box appears. Wait until the dialog box closes. 11. FinePixViewer automatically starts up and displays the images on the SmartMedia. NOTE If FinePixViewer does not start up, check that a new removable disk icon connected camera) has appeared in the “My Computer”...
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Page 15: Installing The Pc Camera Driver
10. Check that USBS04CB.INF has been detected and then click the [Next >] button. 11. Click the [Finish] button. 12. FinePixViewer automatically starts up and displays the images on the SmartMedia. NOTE If FinePixViewer does not start up, check that a new removable disk icon connected camera) has appeared in the “My Computer”... - Page 16 5 To prevent dust buildup on the connector, replace the connection socket cover on the camera. You can now view the images you shot on your FinePix50i on the PC screen ( / P.36). See P.56 for information on how to listen to your audio files.
- Page 17 5 To prevent dust buildup on the connector, replace the connection socket cover on the camera. You can now view the images you shot on your FinePix50i on the PC screen ( / P.36). See P.56 for information on how to listen to your audio files.
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Page 18: The User's Guide (Pdf) And How To Read It
5 To prevent dust buildup on the connector, replace the connection socket cover on the camera. You can now view the images you shot on your FinePix50i on the PC screen ( / P.36). See P.56 for information on how to listen to your audio files. -
Page 19: Using The Software On Windows
• Do not format the SmartMedia from your camera on a PC as this may make the card unusable for taking pictures. • Use only SmartMedia containing shots taken on a FUJIFILM digital camera. 1. Start up your PC. 2. Load a SmartMedia containing photographed images. - Page 20 Saving Camera Images on Your PC and Checking the Details 1. Click the “Automatic Save” button. A folder with the date the shots were taken (“2001_0702” etc.) is created in the FinePixViewer installation folder and the images are saved in the new folder. Automatic Save button 2.
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Page 21: Attaching Images To E-Mail Messages In Finepixviewer
Attaching Images to E-mail Messages in FinePixViewer FinePixViewer provides a simple procedure for attaching images to an e-mail message. ✽ This feature can only be used when Outlook Express or Outlook2000 is selected as your default e-mail application. Contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider) for information on setting up Outlook Express or Outlook2000. -
Page 22: Using The Finepix Internet Service
I Setting the file size for attached images When FinePixViewer attaches an image file to an e-mail message, it adjusts the size of the image file in accordance with the “Mail Transmission Settings”. The file size is preset to an appropriate size for e-mailing immediately following installation, but this setting can also be revised. - Page 23 4. The User’s Registration dialog box opens. Select the country or area where you are living and click the [OK] button. ✽ The actual user registration page may differ slightly in appearance from the sample shown here. ✽ If the country or area where you are living does not appear in the pull-down list, select “OTHERS”.
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Page 24: Videoconferencing Using Picturehello
PCs communicate with each other (one-to-one communication) via the Internet. I Hardware and software required for videoconferencing G A FUJIFILM camera equipped with the “PC Camera” function G A PC with an Internet connection ✩ 56kbps modem connection or better or an ISDN connection ✩... - Page 25 I Preparations for videoconferencing (to be followed by both parties) 1. Exchange e-mail address (the address used at FinePix Internet Service user registration) and store the other party’s e-mail address in your PictureHello address book (see P.51). 2. Place the camera in the cradle and switch the camera on with the lens cover open.
- Page 26 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.
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Page 27: Using Videoimpression
CD-ROM. • Check on the Internet by clicking the link in the bottom right corner of the screen. • Use the contact details printed on the back cover to contact FUJIFILM. Making Your Own Movies I Store the movie in an album To work with still images, video and sound, you first have to import them into the album window. - Page 28 3. When you click the [save] button, the Save dialog box appears. Specify the save location, file name, etc. and save the movie file. • If you leave the mouse pointer positioned over a button or image for a few seconds, information about that button or image is displayed.
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Page 29: Listening To Music On Your Finepix50I
1 Creating MP3 files from a music CD ( / P.58) 2 Modifying track titles and artist names for display on the FinePix50i ( / P.59) 3 Connecting the camera to your PC and downloading the MP3 files to a SmartMedia with ID ( / P.59) - Page 30 Modifying Track Titles and Artist Names for Display on the FinePix50i Recorded songs include track information consisting of the CD title, track title and artist name. Of that track information, the FinePix50i can display track titles and artist names. However, the FinePix50i can only display alphanumeric characters. It cannot display special symbols (ü, é, %, *, ;, <, =, >, “, \, ”, ^, _, ` or |).
- Page 31 3. Select “Go to” / “Device/Storage unit” in the “View” menu or click the [Devices] button. 4. Double-click “FUJIFILM FinePix”. 5. Double-click “SmartMedia with ID”. 6. Set the tracks (songs) to be downloaded. 1 Click the [Add Tracks] button. 2 In the left-hand pane, select an album created previously.
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Page 32: When The Software Does Not Run Properly
8. Click the [Transfer] button to begin downloading the files. When downloading begins, the progress is shown as a percentage. NOTE MP3 files copied directly to the FinePix cannot be played back as audio tracks. When the “This file is corrupted or incompatible...” message appears The audio file is in a format that FinePix does not support. -
Page 33: Uninstalling Finepixviewer, Dp Editor And Exif Launcher
Uninstalling FinePixViewer, DP Editor and Exif Launcher You can automatically uninstall these application programs using “Add/Remove Programs” in the Control Panel. NOTE • Use this procedure only when the installed software is no longer required or when software installation fails. •... -
Page 34: Problem With Page
Problem with “FUJIFILM FinePix” does not appear when I double-click “Portable device” in RealJukebox. When I double-click FUJIFILM FinePix in RealJukebox, the “Storage location not found” message appears. When I use the “Add Tracks” function in RealJukebox, the transfer status displayed for the tracks is “Will Not Fit”. -
Page 35: The Camera Is Connected To My Pc But The Pc Camera Driver Installation Will Not Start
I The camera is connected to my PC but the PC Camera Driver installation will not start. Possible cause 1Connect the AC power adapter to the Is the camera switched on? cradle and place the camera in the cradle. 2Open the lens cover. 3Slide the power switch on the camera to the right to switch the camera on. -
Page 36: When I Double-Click The Removable Disk Icon, "The Device Is Not Ready" Error Message Appears
Troubleshooting Connection and Image Viewing Problems I When I connect the camera to my PC, the “Add New Hardware Wizard” appears. Possible cause Is the USB Driver installed? Use the enclosed CD-ROM to install the driver. (See P.22, 29.) I When I double-click the removable disk icon, “The device is not ready”... -
Page 37: The Camera And Pc Are Connected But No Removable Disk Icon Is Displayed
I The camera and PC are connected but no removable disk icon is displayed. Possible cause 1Connect the AC power adapter to the Is the camera switched on? cradle and place the camera in the cradle. 2Close the lens cover. 3Slide the power switch on the camera to the right to switch the camera on. -
Page 38: Picturehello (Videoconferencing) Does Not Show Video Of Me
Troubleshooting Videoconferencing Problems I The PictureHello (videoconferencing) window does not open. Possible cause Are FinePixViewer and NetMeeting 3.01 Install FinePixViewer and NetMeeting installed? 3.01 from the enclosed CD-ROM. (See P.13.) In the “Start” menu, select “Programs” / Is FinePixViewer running? “FinePixViewer”... -
Page 39: I Can Make Calls But I Cannot Use Videoconferencing
Troubleshooting Problems During Audio Data Downloading Solution I “FUJIFILM FinePix” does not appear when I double-click “Portable device” in RealJukebox. Did you install the software? I When I double-click FUJIFILM FinePix in RealJukebox, the “Storage location not found”... - Page 40 Troubleshooting Other Problems I Live images do not appear in the VideoImpression Capture window. Possible cause Do you have Windows Media Player Install Windows Media Player from the installed? enclosed CD-ROM. (See P.13.) 1Switch the camera off using the correct Is the camera’s lens cover open? procedure.
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Page 41: Installation On A Macintosh
Installation on a Macintosh Pre-installation Checklist I 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. ✽1 Compatible Mac : Power Macintosh G3 , PowerBook G3 Power Macintosh G4, iMac, iBook, Power Macintosh G4 Cube, or PowerBook G4 Operating System... - Page 42 Installation Procedure 1. When you load the enclosed CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, the “FinePix” window automatically opens and the “Installer” appears. NOTE If the “FinePix” window does not open automatically, double-click the CD-ROM icon. 2. Double-click “Installer” to launch the Installer. 3.
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Page 43: The User's Guide (Pdf) And How To Read It
SmartMedia with a folder with the same name on your hard disk, the files may be corrupted. Delete the folder on the SmartMedia or rename the folder before copying the folder. • Use only SmartMedia containing shots taken on a FUJIFILM digital camera. 1. Start up your Macintosh. 2. Set up the cradle. - Page 44 Exif Launcher • Exif Launcher starts up automatically when you start up your Macintosh. • To quit Exif Launcher, select “Exif Launcher Settings” in the “Settings” menu in FinePixViewer and then select “Quit Exif Launcher immediately”. <FinePixViewer startup window> Folder tree display area Thumbnail display area Thumbnail images for the image data recorded on the SmartMedia are...
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Page 45: Attaching Images To E-Mail Messages In Finepixviewer
Attaching Images to E-mail Messages in FinePixViewer FinePixViewer provides a simple procedure for attaching images to an e-mail message. ✽ This feature can only be used when Outlook Express is selected as your default e-mail application. Contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider) for information on setting up Outlook Express. -
Page 46: Using The Finepix Internet Service
Using the FinePix Internet Service 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. •... - Page 47 5. When the browser starts up, proceed as directed by the on-screen instructions. 6. Enter the required information in the user registration page. 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.
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Page 48: Using Videoimpression
CD-ROM. • Check on the Internet by clicking the link in the bottom right corner of the screen. • Use the contact details printed on the back cover to contact FUJIFILM. Making Your Own Movies I Store the movie in an album To work with still images, video and sound, you first have to import them into the album window. - Page 49 • If you leave the mouse pointer positioned over a button or image for a few seconds, information about that button or image is displayed. • In any window, you can access the online help by clicking “?”. • In addition to “MPEG”, you can choose from a wide range of formats for saved files. Capturing Live Images 1.
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Page 50: Listening To Music On Your Finepix50I
For queries regarding MacMP3, refer to the information provided on the back cover. MP3 File Settings The audio formats that can be played back on your FinePix50i are MP3 files with fixed bit rates of 96, 112 or 128 kbps. - Page 51 Modifying Track Titles and Artist Names for Display on the FinePix50i Recorded songs include track information consisting of the CD title, track title and artist name. Of that track information, the FinePix50i can display track titles and artist names. However, the FinePix50i can only display alphanumeric characters. It cannot display special symbols (ü, é, %, *, ;, <, =, >, “, \, ”, ^, _, ` or |).
- Page 52 Downloading MP3 Files 1. Check that the Audio Downloading Software is running. If it is not running, click the ADS button in the MacMP3 player to start it up. When the “Insufficient media capacity” message appears The tracks could not be downloaded because there was insufficient free space on the SmartMedia.
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Page 53: Uninstalling The Software On A Macintosh
Uninstalling the Software on a Macintosh NOTE Use this procedure only when the installed software is no longer required or when software installation fails. Uninstalling Mass Storage Driver and PC Camera Driver 1. Check that the camera is not connected to your Macintosh. 2. - Page 54 Troubleshooting Connection and Image Viewing Problems I When I connected the camera to my Macintosh, the “Required software not found” message or “Required driver cannot be used” message appears. Possible cause Is the software installed? Install the software on your Macintosh. I When I connected the USB cable, Mac OS displayed the “Initialize disk?”...
- Page 55 Troubleshooting Internet Problems I I can’t log in to the “FinePix Internet Service”. Possible cause Are you able to connect to the Check your Macintosh hardware and Internet? software setup. Is the FinePix Internet Service Log in after the maintenance is undergoing maintenance? completed.
- Page 56 Troubleshooting Other Problems I Live images do not appear in the VideoImpression Capture window. Possible cause 1Connect the AC power adapter to the Is the cradle switched on? cradle and place the camera in the cradle. 2Open the lens cover. 3Slide the power switch on the camera to the right to switch the camera on.
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