Question :
How do I install OLYMPUS Viewer 3 on my computer? ( Windows )

Answer:
The following procedure explains how to install OLYMPUS Viewer 3 on a Windows computer.

Here you can find information on how to install it using the installer on the bundled CD-ROM (if included with the product) and how to install it using the installer downloaded from our webpage. (* The free download service for the installer on our webpage is no longer available.)

Installation Procedure for OLYMPUS Viewer 3
The beginning of the software installation procedure varies depending on whether you install it using the CD-ROM or using the downloaded software file.

• Installing the software using the CD-ROM
  When you place the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, the OLYMPUS SETUP screen will be displayed on the computer screen automatically. Click OLYMPUS Viewer 3.
  
  Proceed to step 1.
  If the setup screen is not displayed automatically:
  If the setup screen is not displayed automatically, open it manually.

  Windows 7、Windows Vista、Windows XP:

  To manually open the setup screen, click the Start button on the Windows desktop. In My Computer, double-click OLYMPUS Setup, and then double-click the Launcher.exe file.
  

  Windows 8:

  To manually open the setup screen, open the My Computer window, and then double-click OLYMPUS Setup.



• Installing the software using the downloaded file
  Double-click the installer file for OLYMPUS Viewer 3 ( OV3Setup.exe ) that is downloaded on the computer to start the installation.
  * The free download service for the installer on our webpage is no longer available.
  Proceed to step 1.

1. The OLYMPUS Viewer 3 Setup dialog box will be displayed. Click to select a display language, and then click NEXT.
   * You can also change the display language after the installation.
   
2. Click Next when Welcome to the Setup for OLYMPUS Viewer 3 is displayed.
   
3. Carefully read the License Agreement. If you accept the terms, click Yes to proceed. The installation will stop if you click No.
   
4. Choose the setup type. Select Typical or Custom. When you are ready to proceed, click Install.
   
   • Typical
     The software setup operation and the destination folder will be setup with the most common options.
     Typical is recommended for most users.
   • Custom
     You can choose the software setup operation and the destination folder.
     Custom is recommended if you want to choose a specific folder where to install the software.
     
5. The Setup Status view will be displayed during the installation.
   Please wait for a while until the installation is completed.
   
6. When the following window is displayed, click Close to complete the installation.
   

The initial setting after installing the OLYMPUS Viewer 3
The following setup screen will be displayed when you open the OLYMPUS Viewer 3 software for the first time.
Choose automatic or custom to start the initial setting.

• automatic
  The automatic setting is recommended for most users.
  When OLYMPUS Viewer 2 or OLYMPUS Studio 2 is installed on your computer, OLYMPUS Viewer 3 will be installed in Expert mode ( Folder view ).
  When ib software or OLYMPUS Master 2 is installed on your computer, OLYMPUS Viewer 3 will be installed in Standard mode ( Library view ).
  When none of the software noted above is installed on your computer, OLYMPUS Viewer 3 will be installed in Standard mode ( Library view ).
  


• custom
  You can customize installation options. Set the Sorting settings, Design settings and Advanced settings, and then click Launch OLYMPUS Viewer 3.
  Note:
  You can also change the options in automatic or custom settings at any time from the Option setting.