Video format .avi and iMovie

Hi,
i am now starting on iMovie HD. I use a Casio Exilim s-600 for video shooting. Problem: the recording format is AVI.
I run the divX codec Pro on my desktop, which i expected to enable Quicktime to read those.
I unfortunately only have the sound and a white screen. Consequently, I can not use any of these in iMovie.
Is there any additional codec enabling or any foramt converter that can turn into the proper format, and if so, which format?
I am only starting in movie editing and not fully aware of what and what is not possible between formats.
Any tip will be of great help.
Thx in advance
iMac G5 20' 2.1GHz; iBook G4 1.33Ghz; 1991 Macintosh SE/30 Mac OS X (10.4.8) Casio Exilim EX S-600

I downloaded the Casio program. As part of the installation, one is asked to drag the Casio component over QuickTime in the Library folder. My Library folder does not have any QuickTime file/folder. Should it?

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