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<strong>DiMAGE</strong> <strong>Z3</strong> <strong>Camera</strong> <strong>Firmware</strong> <strong>Ver.1.03e</strong><br />

This section explains how to install <strong>DiMAGE</strong> <strong>Z3</strong> firmware version 1.03e. (<strong>Firmware</strong> is s<strong>of</strong>tware used<br />

internally to control the camera.) Be sure to read through the following explanation before you<br />

install the s<strong>of</strong>tware. Do not turn the camera OFF during installation; doing so could damage the<br />

CPU inside the camera.<br />

<strong>Contents</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>update</strong><br />

To support 2GB SD memory card.<br />

<strong>Target</strong> products<br />

This firmware is for use only with the <strong>DiMAGE</strong> <strong>Z3</strong> and cannot be used with other products.<br />

If the firmware version is already <strong>Ver.1.03e</strong>, it is not necessary to <strong>update</strong> the firmware. (Check the<br />

firmware version as shown below.)<br />

Checking the camera firmware version<br />

1. Press the main switch to turn ON the camera.<br />

2. Press the menu button.<br />

3. Press the right key <strong>of</strong> the controller, select SETUP icon,<br />

and press the center <strong>of</strong> the controller to display the<br />

setup menu.<br />

4. Confirm that the section 1 menu tab is highlighted, and<br />

press the macro mode button. A window will open to<br />

indicate the firmware version.<br />

5. Check the version number <strong>of</strong> displayed on the LCD monitor.<br />

If the version is Ver.1.02e or earlier, the camera must<br />

be <strong>update</strong>d.<br />

Press the central button <strong>of</strong> controller to close the version<br />

number display.

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Preparing the SD memory card for updating<br />

A downloaded file must be copied to a SD memory card in the camera. Before updating the camera,<br />

read the data-transfer section <strong>of</strong> the <strong>DiMAGE</strong> <strong>Z3</strong> instruction manual to connect the camera to<br />

a computer.<br />

• Prepare a 8MB or larger SD memory card and insert it in the camera.<br />

• Make sure that the SD memory card has been formatted by the camera.<br />

• Using the USB cable, connect the camera to a computer. If the camera is not compatible<br />

with the computer system, a SD memory card reader can be used instead.<br />

• Confirm the option “Transfer mode” in section 1 <strong>of</strong> the setup menu is set to “Data storage”,<br />

the default setting.<br />

When copying via CompactFlash card reader When copying via <strong>DiMAGE</strong> <strong>Z3</strong> connected to<br />

PC using USB-cable USB-2<br />

1. Two respective download files have been prepared for Windows & Macintosh. Please use the<br />

suitable one for your PC. Please read the end-user license agreement in advance <strong>of</strong> saving the<br />

file on your PC.<br />

The downloaded file is compressed.<br />

-Windows- z3v103e.exe--808KB<br />

Double-click the downloaded file.<br />

The file is a self-extracting archive, and decompresses automatically.<br />

-Macintosh- z3v103e.sea.hqx--1.1MB<br />

Use Stuffit Expander or another such s<strong>of</strong>tware utility to extract the downloaded file.<br />

*After creating a folder in your PC and extracting the contents <strong>of</strong> the archive, the following folder is<br />

created.<br />

"z3v103" folder "z3v103" folder includes bellow files.<br />

"dsc.app" file (Windows 2.07MB / Macintosh 2.1MB)<br />

"ram.bin" file (Windows 92.9KB / Macintosh 96KB)<br />

* Copy the "dsc.app" file and "ram.bin"<br />

file onto the SD memory card.<br />

For Windows<br />

For Macintosh

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2.Confirm that the file has been copied to the card using the computer.<br />

3.Disconnect the camera from the computer or remove the SD memory card from the<br />

card reader.<br />

If you are using Windows Me, 2000 or XP, click the unplug-or-eject-hardware icon<br />

in the lower right-hand corner <strong>of</strong> the screen, wait until the safe-to remove-hardware<br />

window appears, then remove the SD memory card the card reader, or disconnect<br />

the USB cable from the camera.<br />

How to <strong>update</strong> firmware<br />

NOTE:<br />

When performing the s<strong>of</strong>tware <strong>update</strong>, use new Alkaline batteries, fully recharged Ni-MH batteries<br />

or the AC adapter AC-1L or AC-11 (sold separately).<br />

When using the AC adapter, be sure not to inadvertently disconnect the camera during the s<strong>of</strong>tware<br />

updating procedure, otherwise the camera may be permanently damaged.<br />

* After updating the firmware, it is necessary to operate the reset default function, and camera<br />

settings will be reset to the default settings.<br />

1. With the camera <strong>of</strong>f, insert the prepared SD Memory<br />

card.<br />

2. Press and hold the shutter-release button all the way<br />

down without turning on the camera.<br />

3. Without lifting the your finger from the shutter-release<br />

button, press the main switch to turn on the camera.<br />

4. The access lamp will be lit. Please wait until the lamp<br />

turn <strong>of</strong>f. (It takes 1 or 2 minutes. You can release your<br />

fingers from the shutter-release button and the main<br />

switch.)<br />

5. When the access lamp turns <strong>of</strong>f, updating is completed.<br />

Remove the batteries and then insert them again.<br />

(When using AC adapter, disconnect the AC adapter<br />

and then connect it again.)<br />

6. Check that the camera firmware version number has<br />

changed to "<strong>Ver.1.03e</strong>". (See the "Checking the camera<br />

s<strong>of</strong>tware version")<br />

* If the updating failed or an error occurred during the<br />

procedure, turn the camera <strong>of</strong>f, and repeat the procedure<br />

from step 1.<br />

After checking the version number, press the center<br />

button <strong>of</strong> controller. Setup menu will be displayed.<br />

* After updating the camera, delete both "dsc.app" and "ram.bin" files from the SD memory card.<br />

* Windows and Windows Me, 2000 and XP are registered trademarks <strong>of</strong> Micros<strong>of</strong>t Corporation in the U.S.A and other countries.<br />

* Macintosh is a registered trademark <strong>of</strong> Apple Computer Inc. in the U.S.A. and other countries.<br />

For questions or comments about this matter, contact your nearest Konicaminolta service facility.<br />

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