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FinePix Z100fd Firmware (camera control software) Update Ver.1.01

Applicable model: FinePix Z100fd

• Detail of the update

The firmware update Ver.1.01 incorporates the following issues.

1. Enhanced white balance in UNDERWATER mode.

2. Shortens delay in start operation with an xD-picture Card.

• Precaution

1. If firmware updating fails, the camera may no longer operate correctly. Please read the provided notes carefully.

2. Batteries must be fully charged before updating. Please use an AC adapter (AC Power Adapter AC-5VX and DC coupler CP-45) if available.

3. Do not turn the camera off, open the battery cover or attempt to use any of the camera controls while the firmware is being overwritten.

4. Firmware updating requires approximately 15 seconds.

5. Once the firmware has been updated, the previous version cannot be restored.

6. If you encounter difficulties updating the firmware, please contact the Technical support & Repair service.

• Preparations

a.Prepare the target digital camera.
FinePix Z100fd (Version 1.00)

b.Prepare a formatted Memory Card (xD-picture Card or SD Memory Card)
Refer to the FinePix Z100fd Owner's Manual (p.103, 105 and 111) for information on using "FORMAT" in the SET-UP menu to format a memory card.
Note that the formatting procedure will delete all data on the memory card, including protected files. Always copy any important files that you do not want to lose to your PC beforehand.

c.Prepare power supply.
Prepare an AC adapter (AC Power Adapter AC-5VX and DC coupler CP-45) or a fully charged NP-45 battery before updating.

d.Prepare the card reader.
Please note that Windows XP or Vista users can use the camera instead of a card reader. Prepare the USB cable bundled with your camera ready.

• Firmware upgrading procedure

Firmware upgrading has five steps:

1)	Check the firmware version.
2)	Download the firmware upgrade and the transfer program onto your PC.
3)	Copy "FPUPDATE.DAT" to the memory card.
4)	Update the firmware.
5)	Check the upgraded firmware.

1) Check the firmware version.
Insert a blank formatted memory card in the camera. Open the lens cover completely while holding down the [DISP/BACK] button.
The number displayed on the screen is the camera's "CURRENT" firmware version.

(Screenshot for version 1.00)
Use of an AC adapter is recommended. If AC adapter is not available, please use a fully charged battery.
After checking the firmware version, press the [MENU/OK] button and then turn off your camera.

2) Download the firmware upgrade and the transfer program onto your PC.
You can download the firmware upgrade using the "Downloading the firmware upgrade" link on this page.

• The following files must be downloaded:

Firmware upgrade
File name	FPUPDATE.DAT
File size	4.5M bytes

• The following transfer program is ONLY for Windows XP and Vista. Windows XP or Vista users can use the camera instead of a card reader.

Firmware update transfer program for Windows XP or Vista users
File name	FPUpdataV.exe
File size	164K bytes

Read the firmware upgrade user license agreement and agree to the terms before downloading the upgrade.

Firmware Upgrade User License Agreement

3) Copy "FPUPDATE.DAT" to the memory card.
You can choose either of the following methods.

	3a)	Use a card reader
	3b)	Use the camera and the USB cable (ONLY for Windows XP or Vista users)

3a) Use a card reader

	3a-1	Insert a memory card formatted by the camera into your card reader.
	3a-2	Copy the "FPUPDATE.DAT" file downloaded in step 2) onto the root directory of the memory card.
	3a-3	Remove the memory card from the card reader and insert it into the camera.

3b) Use the camera and the USB cable (ONLY for Windows XP or Vista users)

Before this procedure, the software provided on the CD-ROM bundled with the camera must be installed on the PC.
Both the downloaded firmware upgrade file and transfer program must be placed on the desktop of your PC.

3b-1

Remove all the USB devices connected to the PC except for the mouse.

3b-2

Connect the camera to the PC.

* Refer to the FinePix Z100fd Owner's Manual (p.119-126) 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.

3b-3

Invocation for the transfer program

Double-click "FPUpdataV.exe" on desk top of your PC
Click the [OK] button on the dialog.

(Example on Windows XP)

Click the [Exit] button on the dialog.

(Example of Windows XP)

3b-4

Turn off the camera.

3b-5

Disconnect the camera from the PC.

This completes the copying procedure of the firmware update to the memory card.
For the next step, keep the memory card containing the copied firmware update in the camera.

4) Update the firmware.
Check the memory card containing the copied firmware update into the camera.
Always use an AC adapter or a fully charged battery when updating the firmware.

4-1

Open the lens cover completely while holding down the [BACK] button.

*Use of an AC adapter is recommended. If AC adapter is not available, please use a fully charged battery.
Press the [OK] button.

4-2

Select "OK".

(The screenshot above is an example of firmware upgrade from version 1.00 to version 1.01)
Press the [OK] button.

4-3	Press the [OK] button.

4-4	Press the [OK] button. The firmware updating has started.

It takes about 15 seconds for completing the firmware update.

When the screenshot shown above appears, the firmware update has been successfully completed.

4-5

To turn the camera off, close the lens cover.

5) Check the upgraded firmware.
Following the procedure in step 1) �Check the firmware version,� confirm the current firmware version.
Cf. Please reformat the media before taking pictures.

Troubleshooting (Error messages and responses)
Please check here if you encounter any problems.