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  PENTAX Q       Firmware  Updating to Version 1.01
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* Firmware is the software that runs inside digital cameras.

  Updatable models
    PENTAX Q digital camera running Firmware Ver. 1.00

  How to check version
      [1] Turn ON the camera.
      [2] Press MENU button to display MENU screen.
      [3] Press the four-way controller right to display [Set-up 3] menu screen.
      [4] Select [Firmware Version Info] in the [Set-up 3] menu then press the 
          four-way controller right. 
         The firmware version for camera and lens are displayed on the 
         [Firmware Version Info] screen.(If lens is attached)
    

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * [Caution] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

  Be sure to use fully charged battery (D-LI68)
  If the camera turns off during updating due to lack of battery power, the
  camera will become inoperable. If this happens, a charge will be made for
  repairs even if within the warranty period.
  You cannot return a camera to its previous firmware version after updating it.

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  Updating Procedure

  1. Provide a formated SD/SDHC memory card for the update software.
     The downloaded file is self-extracting. 
     The following files are extracted.

            readme.txt   :  this document
            fwdc601p.bin :  Firmware

     Copy the above Firmware file [fwdc601p.bin] to the root directory in 
     the SD/SDHC card.
     If your computer does not have a card slot, you can copy the firmware
     update file by inserting the SD/SDHC card into your camera and then 
     connecting the camera directly to your computer.

  2. Insert the D-LI68 battery into the camera and confirm the battery is full
     by battery level indicator then turn the camera off.

  3. Insert the update SD/SDHC card (prepared in step 1) into the camera 
     and close card cover.

  4. Turn the camera power on.

  5. Press MENU button to display MENU screen.

  6. Press the four-way controller right to display [Set-up 3] menu screen.

  7. Select [Firmware Version Info] in the [Set-up 3] menu then press the 
     four-way controller right.
     The firmware version for camera and lens are displayed on the 
      [Firmware Version Info] screen.

  8. Press the four-way controller right to display update screen.
     Press the four-way controller up to select [Start] and press OK button.
     *If firmware file is not saved to SD/SDHC card correctly, this screen
      will not be displayed.

  9. Card access lamp will be blinked and display will be changed from 
     [NOW LODING] to [COMPLETE].
     *Do not turn OFF the camera while updating.
     *Do not touch the lens unlock button while updating.

 10. Automatically turn OFF the camera. (Approx. 5 second)
 
 11. Remove the SD/SDHC card from camera.
     *Confirm the version of firmware with above [How to check version].
     
    

  (Caution)
    When updating is finished, the update SD/SDHC card still contains the 
    Firmware file.
    If you want to use this card to take pictures, format the card by the 
    camera to delete firmware file first.



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