FinePix REAL 3D W3 Firmware Update Ver.1.20
Preparation
- 1.Prepare the target digital camera.
- FinePix REAL 3D W3(former version than ver. 1.20)
- 2.Prepare
the media.
- The firmware updating procedure requires a formatted media. Refer to the FinePix REAL 3D W3 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.
- 3.Prepare the power supply.
- Use the fully-chared NP-50 battery or the AC adapter (AC-5VX) and DC coupler (CP50).
- 4.Prepare
the USB cable.
- Have the USB cable bundled with your camera ready.
Firmware version checking procedure
(Screenshot for version 1.00)
Insert a blank formatted media in the camera. Turn on your FinePix REAL 3D W3 while holding down the [DISP/BACK] button. The number will displayed “CURRENT” showing the camera's current firmware version.
After checking the firmware version, press the [MENU/OK] button and then turn off your camera.
Download
- Firmware Update
- The transfer program.
How to use this updater
STEP1 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 | 22.6MB |
| Firmware update transfer program for Windows XP users | |
|---|---|
| File name | FPUpdate.exe |
| File size | 144KB |
| Firmware update transfer program for Windows Vista / 7 users | |
|---|---|
| File name | FPUpdataV.exe |
| File size | 164KB |
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 upgrade | |
|---|---|
| File name | FPUPDATE.DAT |
| File size | 22.6MB |
| Firmware update transfer program for Macintosh users | |
|---|---|
| File name | FPUPDATETRF.dmg |
| File size | 95KB |
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.
STEP2 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 or fully-charged NP-50 batter when updating the firmware.
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 REAL 3D W3 Owner's Manual 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.
(Example on Windows)
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.
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.
STEP3 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 this screen appears, press the [OK] button.
2.Press the [left button] to select “OK”.
Press the [OK] button.
(The screenshot is an example of firmware upgrade from version 1.00 to version 1.10)
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 this screen appears, the firmware update has been successfully completed.
<note>
In this screen image, firmware version is noticed as “ver1.10”
6.Turn the camera off
STEP4 Check the upgraded firmware.
following the above procedure “Firmware version checking procedure”, you can 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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