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Installing Other Software
In addition to the DSC Software, you can also
install the following software from the CD-
ROM provided.
• Acrobat Reader
• DirectX
Do not install the software when the camera
is connected to your computer with a USB
cable.
Installing Acrobat Reader
Acrobat Reader is software to display the
operation manual (PDF file). If the computer
is running under Windows, Acrobat Reader
can be installed. Acrobat Reader needs not
be installed if already installed on your com-
puter.
For Windows XP or Windows 2000, Adminis-
trator privileges are required to install the
software.
1. Start your computer and insert
the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM
drive.
The screen shown above appears.
2. Click [Browse CD-ROM].
List of files included on the CD-ROM
appears.
3. Double-click the [Acrobat]
folder.
4. Double-click the [English] folder.
5. Double-click [ar500enu]
(ar500enu.exe).
6. Install Acrobat Reader by follow-
ing the messages displayed.
Installing DirectX
DirectX is software to play back movies.
This camera requires DirectX 7.1 or later to
play movie files in Windows. If you have an
earlier version installed, please install the
updated version available on the accompany-
ing CD-ROM.
For Windows XP, the updated version is
already installed.
For Windows 2000, Administrator privileges
is required to install the software.
1. Start your computer and insert
the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM
drive.
2. Click [Browse CD-ROM].
3. Double-click the [DirectX] folder.
4. Double-click the [English] folder.
5. Double-click the following file:
Windows98/98SE/Me [DX81xxx.exe] in the
[Win98Me folder
Windows2000 [DX81NTxxx.exe] in the
[Win2000] folder
