| FinePix
Z3 Firmware (camera control software) Update Ver.1.02 |
| Applicable
model: FinePix Z3 |
•Details
of the update
The firmware update Ver.1.02 incorporates the following issues.
1.
Fix the issues that some camera operation cause the following effects in very
rare cases.
(a) Some recorded images cannot be viewed and "Read Error" message is displayed on
the LCD monitor.
(b) The full frame of camera recorded image cannot be viewed on PC.
2. Shorten the recognition time of PC when the camera connected to the PC via
USB interface.
In the case of 1000 JPEG images in camera, PC recognition time is improved from
20 seconds to 2 seconds. |
•Precaution
1)
If firmware upgrading fails, the camera may no longer operate correctly in some
cases. Carefully read the notes provided here.
Carefully read the notes provided here.
2) Always use the AC adapter when upgrading the firmware. Never turn the camera
off or attempt to use any of the camera controls while the firmware is being
overwritten.
3) Firmware upgrading takes approximately 2 minutes.
4) Once the firmware has been upgraded, the previous current cannot be restored. |
1.Preparation
a.Prepare the target digital camera.
FinePix
Z3 (Version 1.00 and 1.01)
b.Prepare
the media.
The
firmware upgrading procedure requires a formatted media. Refer to the FinePix
Z3 Owner's Manual (p.101) for information on using "FORMAT" in the SET-UP menu
to format a media.
Note that formatting the media will erase all data on the card, including protected
files. Always copy any important files that you do not want to lose to your PC
beforehand.
c. Prepare
the cradle.
Set
the camera in the cradle.
d. Prepare
the power supply.
Use
the AC adapter (AC-5VC) bundled with your camera ready.
e. 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. Open the lens cover completely while holding
down the [BACK] button. The number will display the camera's
current firmware version. |
 (Screenshot
for version 1.01)
After checking the firmware version, press the [BACK] button and Close the lens cover until it stops.
3.Downloading
the firmware upgrade
Read
the firmware upgrade user license agreement and agree to the terms before downloading
the upgrade. |
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 is downloaded:
•Windows PC users
 |
Firmware
upgrade |
| File
name |
FPUPDATE.DAT |
|
| File
size |
4,964,580 bytes |
|
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|
|
Firmware
upgrade transfer program |
| File
name |
FPUPDATETRF.EXE |
|
| File
size |
135,168 bytes |
|
|
Downloaded
files must be put on desk top.
If the file size does not match the figures given above, download the firmware
upgrade file again.
•Macintosh users
|
Firmware
upgrade |
| File
name |
FPUPDATE.DAT |
|
| File
size |
4,964,580 bytes |
|
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|
Firmware
upgrade transfer program |
| File
name |
FPUPDATETRF.DMG |
|
| File
size |
85,122 bytes |
|
|
Downloaded
files must be put on desk top.
If the file size does not match the figures given above, download the firmware
upgrade file again.
Double-Click "FPUPDATETRF.DMG" to make a new folder that includes "FPUPDATETRF".
Move "FPUPDATETRF" in the new folder onto desk top.
b.Copy "FPUPDATE.DAT" to
the media.
(The data is copied without generating a folder.)
The
software provided on the CD-ROM bundled with the camera must be installed on
the PC.
Always use the AC adapter when upgrading the firmware.
•Windows PC users/Macintosh users
1. Remove all the USB devices connected to the PC except a mouse.
2. Connect the camera to the PC.
* Refer to the FinePix Z3 Owner's Manual (p.117) for more information on
connecting the camera.
If FinePix Viewer were activated automatically, you should inactivate it.
3. Double-click the "FPUPDATETRF" file on desk top.
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.
This completes the copying of the firmware upgrade to the Media.
c. Upgrade the
firmware using the media.
Load
the media containing the copied firmware upgrade into the camera.
Set the camera in the cradle. Use the AC power adapter.
d. Turn the
cradle on.
Turn
the cradle on while holding down the [BACK] button. |
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*This
screen appears regardless of whether the AC adapter is already connected.
When the screen shown above appears, press the [OK] button. |
|
Press
the [left button] to select "OK".
(The screenshot above is an example for firmware upgrade from version 1.01 to version 1.02) |
|
Press
the [OK] button. |
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Press the [OK]
button.
The firmware is then upgraded. |
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Firmware
upgrading takes about 2 minutes. |
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When the screen
shown above appears, the firmware upgrade has been successfully completed. |
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e.Check
the upgraded firmware.
Check
the firmware version.
The media used for the firmware upgrade should be reformatted before you use
it for taking pictures again. |
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