Casio Ex Fh25 Users Guide

131Using the Camera with a Computer
Using the Camera with a Computer
You can perform the operations described below while the camera is connected to a 
computer.
The procedures you need to perform when using the camera with your computer and 
when using the bundled software are different for Windows and the Macintosh.
Things you can do using a computer...
Save images to a 
computer and view 
them there • Save images and view them manually 
(USB connection) (pages 133, 139).
• Transfer images to a...

132Using the Camera with a Computer
Install the required software in accordance with the version of Windows you are 
running and what you want to do.
*YouTube Uploader for CASIO will not run under 64-bit versions of Windows OS.
.Computer System Requirements for Bundled Software
Computer system requirements are different  for each of the applications. See the 
“Read me” file that comes with each application for details. Information about 
computer system requirements also can be found under “Computer...

133Using the Camera with a Computer
.Precautions for Windows Users
• Except for Adobe Reader, the bundled software  requires Administrator privileges to 
run.
• Operation on a self-made computer is not supported.
• Operation may not be possible under certain computer environments.
You can connect the camera to your computer in order to view and store images 
(snapshot and movie files).
. To connect the camera to your computer and save files
1.Turn on the camera and press [MENU].
2.On the “Set Up” tab,...

134Using the Camera with a Computer
• Note that even while the connector is fully inserted, you still will 
be able to see the metal part of the connector as shown in the 
illustration.
• When connecting the USB cable to a USB port, make sure you 
align the connector correctly with the port.
• Your computer may not be able to rec ognize the camera if you connect via a 
USB hub. Always connect directly to the computer’s USB port.
5.Turn on the camera.
6.Windows 7/Vista users: Click  “Start” and then...

135Using the Camera with a Computer
12.After you finish copying images, disconnect the camera from the 
computer.
Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP
On the camera, press [ON/OFF] to turn off the camera. After making sure that the 
back lamp is unlit, disconnect the camera from the computer.
Windows 2000
Click card services in the task tray  on your computer screen, and disable the 
drive number assigned to the camera. Nex t, after making sure that the back lamp 
is unlit, press the camera’s [ON/OFF]...

136Using the Camera with a Computer
Windows Media Player, which is already installed on most computers, can be used 
for movie playback. To play back a movie, first copy the movie to your computer and 
then double-click the movie file.
. Minimum Computer System Re quirements for Movie Playback
The minimum system requirements descri bed below are necessary to play back 
movies recorded with this camera on a computer.
• The above are recommended system environments. Configuring one of these  environments...

137Using the Camera with a Computer
Installing YouTube Uploader for CASIO from the CD-ROM that comes with your 
camera simplifies uploading of movie files you recorded with the YouTube mode to 
YouTube.
. What is YouTube?
YouTube is a movie sharing site managed  by YouTube, LLC where you can upload 
movies and view movies uploaded by others.
. To install YouTube Uploader for CASIO
1.On the CD-ROM menu screen, select  “YouTube Uploader for CASIO”.
2.After reading the information about installation...

138Using the Camera with a Computer
6.The right side of the display shows a list of movie files in camera 
memory. Select the check box next  to the movie file you want to 
upload.
7.When everything is ready,  click the [Upload] button.
This will upload the movie file(s) to YouTube.
• After uploading is complete, click the  [Exit] button to exit the application.
1.Start up your computer, and place the bundled CD-ROM into its CD-
ROM drive.
Normally, this should cause the menu screen to appear...

139Using the Camera with a Computer
Install the required software in accordance with what version of the Macintosh OS 
you are running and what you want to do.
IMPORTANT!
• The camera does not support operation with Mac OS 8.6 or earlier, or Mac OS X  10.0. Operation is supported with Mac OS 9, X (10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5) only. 
Use the standard USB driver that comes with your supported operating system.
. To connect the camera to your computer and save files
1.Turn on the camera and press [MENU]....

140Using the Camera with a Computer
4.Turn off the camera and then use the USB cable that comes with the 
camera to connect it to your Macintosh.
• The camera does not draw power over the USB cable. Check the battery level 
before connecting and make sure it is not too low.
• Make sure that you insert the cable connector into the USB/AV port until you  feel it click securely into place. Failure  to insert the connector fully can result in 
poor communication or malfunction.
• Note that even while the...