Olympus Digital Camera
SmartMedia Card Reader
PC

Installing Digital Camera Software on a PC

Where to find this software

Olympus Digital Camera software is installed in all public labs. If you are currently working in these computer labs, it is NOT necessary to install the software. Please read the instructions on Downloading Pictures from a Digital Camera.

System Requirements

You will not be able to download pictures on a PC which does not have USB ports. Please use a PC in one of the computer labs on campus to download your pictures.

Installing the software for Windows 95/98/Me/2000

  1. Quit out of any open programs.
  2. Insert CD titled Olympus in the CD drive.
  3. Double-click on My Computer.
  4. Double-click on CD-Rom drive, which should be titled Olympus.
  5. Double click on the Win_95_98_2k folder.
  6. Find Setup.exe in the folder and double-click on it. It is the icon of an open box in front of the computer. You should get a blue screen and the setup window should appear.
  7. A Welcome window should pop up. Click Next.
  8. On Software License Agreement window, click Yes.
  9. On the Choose Destination Location window, click Next. This should be C:\ProgramFiles\Olympus\USB_reader
  10. On the Select Program Folder window, click Next. This should be Olympus USB Reader.
  11. On the Start Copying Files window, click Next.
  12. A window should appear, showing the progress of the files being copied.
  13. When the copying is done, the Setup Complete window will open. Uncheck the Yes, I want to read the ReadMe File now. Click Finish.
  14. A window asking to restart the computer will appear. Make sure that Yes, I want to restart my computer now is selected. Click Finish.
  15. Your computer will restart.
  16. Once the computer is restarted, the USB SmartMedia Card Reader can be connected to the computer.
  17. When the drive is connected, the message Building new driver info. New Hardware found installing… comes up. Allow windows to finish installing.
  18. Eject CD
  19. For instructions on how to download images from the camera, see Downloading Pictures from a Digital Camera to a PC.

Installing the software for Windows XP

  1. Quit out of any open programs.
  2. Insert CD titled Olympus in the CD drive.
  3. Connect the Olympus card reader to an unused USB port on your PC. The "Add New Hardware" wizard appears.
  4. Select Install from a list or specific location and then click Next.
  5. Choose Search for the best driver in these locations and then click on Browse.
  6. In the new window, find the F:\PC-USB\WinXP folder and click on Ok.
  7. Click on Next.

    8. Note: A warning message may appear indicating, The software you are about to install has not passed Windows logo testing, click "Continue anyway" to proceed with installation.

  8. When the installation is complete, click Finish. Restart your PC.
  9. Eject the Olympus CD. The USB reader is ready to use.
  10. For instructions on how to download images from the camera, see Downloading Pictures from a Digital Camera to a PC.

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