FinePix A900 Firmware Update Ver.1.10 Applicable model: FinePix A900 •Detail of the update The firmware (Ver.1.10) update incorporates the following issues. - Updates the compatibility for SDHC Memory Card. •Precaution 1. If firmware updating fails, the camera may no longer operate correctly in some cases. Carefully read the notes provided here. 2. Always use the AC adapter when updating the firmware as a basic manner. Never turn the camera off or attempt to use any of the camera controls while the firmware is being overwritten. 3. Firmware updating requires approximately 20 seconds. 4. Once the firmware has been updated, the previous version cannot be restored. 1.Preparation a.Prepare the target digital camera. FinePix A900 b.Prepare the media. The firmware updating procedure requires a formatted media. Refer to the Owner's Manual for information on using "FORMAT" in the SET-UP menu to format a media. Note that formatting procedure will delete all data on the media, including protected files. Always copy any important files that you do not want to lose to your PC beforehand. c.Prepare the power supply. Use the AC adapter (AC-3VX) *If you do not have it, you may use new 2-AA type alkaline batteries, or fully-charged 2-AA type Ni-MH batteries. d.Prepare the USB cable. Have the USB cable bundled with your camera ready. 2.Firmware version checking procedure Insert a blank formatted media in the camera. Turn on your FinePix A900 while holding down the [DISP/BACK] button. The number will displayed "CURRENT" showing the camera's current firmware version.    (Screenshot for version 1.00) After checking the firmware version, press the [MENU/OK] button and then turn off your camera. 3.Downloading the firmware upgrade Read the firmware upgrade user license agreement and agree to the terms before downloading the upgrade. Firmware Upgrade User License Agreement 4. Firmware upgrading procedure a. Download the firmware upgrade and the transfer program. You can download the firmware upgrade using the "Downloading the firmware upgrade" link on this page. The following files must be downloaded: •Windows PC users Firmware upgrade File name FPUPDATE.DAT   File size 6,144,228 bytes     Firmware update transfer program for Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP users File name FPUpdata.exe   File size 147,456 bytes   Firmware update transfer program for Windows Vista users File name FPUpdataV.exe   File size 167,936 bytes   Downloaded files must be put on desk top of your PC. If the file size does not match the figures given above, download the firmware update file again. •Macintosh users Firmware update Firmware update File name FPUPDATE.DAT   File size 6,144,228 bytes   Firmware update transfer program File name FPUPDATETRF.dmg   File size 2,621,440 bytes   Downloaded files must be put on desk top of your PC. If the file size does not match the figures given above, download the firmware update file again. Double-Click "FPUPDATETRF.dmg" to make a new folder that includes "FPUPDATETRF". Move "FPUPDATETRF" in the new folder onto desk top of your PC. b.Copy "FPUPDATE.DAT" to the media.   (The data is copied without generating a folder.) Before copying the update file, the software provided on the CD-ROM bundled with the camera must be installed on the PC. Always use the AC adapter when updating the firmware. *If you do not have it, you can use new 2-AA type alkaline batteries, or fully-charged 2-AA type Ni-MH batteries. •Windows PC users/Macintosh users 1. Remove all the USB devices connected to the PC except for the mouse. 2. Connect the camera to the PC.  * Refer to the FinePix A900 Owner's Manual (p.106) for more information on connecting the camera. As the software "FinePix Viewer" is activated automatically after connecting, this software must be stopped before the next procedure. 3. Double-click the "FPUPDATETRF" file on desk top of your PC.   Click the [OK] button on the window.    (Example on Windows) 4. Click the [Exit] button on the window.    (Example on Windows) 5. Cancel the DSC connection and disconnect the camera from the PC. 6. Turn off the camera This completes the copying procedure of the firmware update to the media. c. Update the firmware using the media. Load the media containing the copied firmware update into the camera. 1. Turn the camera on while holding down the [BACK] button. *This screen appears regardless of whether the AC adapter is already connected or not. When the screen shown above appears, press the [OK] button. 2.Press the [left button] to select "OK". (The screenshot above is an example for firmware upgrade from version 1.00 to version 1.10) Press the [OK] button. 3.Press the [OK] button. 4.Press the [OK] button. The firmware updating is started. It takes about 20 seconds for completing the firmware update. 5.When the screen shown above appears, the firmware update has been successfully completed. 6. Turn the camera off e.Check the upgraded firmware. By following the above procedure "2. Firmware version checking procedure" see the firmware version. Cf. The media used for the firmware update should be reformatted before you use it for taking pictures again.

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