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< DiMAGE 5 Camera Firmware A2v056u >

This section explains how to install DiMAGE 5 firmware version A2v056u. (Firmware is software used internally to control the camera.) Be sure to read through the following explanation before you install the software. Do not turn the camera OFF during installation; doing so could damage the CPU inside the camera.

Contents of update
The new firmware A2v056u enables external flash usage via PC Flash Adapter PCT-100. (The same firmware attached to PCT-100)

Target products

This firmware is for use only with the DiMAGE 5 and cannot be used with other products.

If the firmware version is already A2v056u, it is not necessary to update the firmware. (Use the following method to check the firmware version).

This firmware is intended for versions ending with the letter [u]. The update does not work correctly if it is installed in other products.

Checking the firmware version

(1) Set the main switch/mode dial of the camera to the setup position.

(2) Press the digital-subject-program button.

(3) Check the number (the red frame in the figure) displayed in the LCD monitor display of the camera.

(4) Products with version numbers other than A2v056u are eligible for a firmware upgrade.

Preparing the compact flash card for updating
Use one of the following methods to prepare a CompactFlash card to update the firmware. Format a 4 MB or larger CompactFlash card in the camera.

When copying via CompactFlash card drive	When copying via DiMAGE 5 connected to PC using USB-cable USB-100

Click on the file link from the previous window or click the suitable link below for your PC to retrieve the download information window again. Then download the file and save it to your PC by clicking on the file name link and continuing the download after carefully reading the end-user license agreement.

The downloaded file is compressed.

Download (Link to the download information window from the icons below**)
-Windows-

A2V056u.exe -- 668KB
Double-click the downloaded file.
The file is a self-extracting archive, and decompresses automatically.

-Macintosh-

A2V056u.sea.hqx -- 893KB
Use Stuffit Expander or another such software utility to extract the downloaded file.

After creating a folder in your PC and extracting the contents of the archive, the following files are created.

DSC.APP	DiMAGE 5 firmware.(Win 1.6MB Mac 1.6MB)
RAM.BIN	Software for update.(Win 296KB Mac 296KB)

After extraction, copy the files named "RAM.BIN" and "DSC.APP" into the root directory of the CompactFlash card.

For Windows For Macintosh

Before removing the CompactFlash card, confirm that the two files have been copied.

Remove the CompactFlash card from the camera or disconnect the USB cable from the camera.

If you are using Windows ME, 2000 or XP, click the unplug-or-eject-hardware icon in the lower right-hand corner of the screen, wait until the safe-to remove-hardware window appears, then remove the CompactFlash card from the card reader, or disconnect the USB cable from the camera.

How to update firmware

Note:When performing the firmware update, use a set of fully charged Ni-MH (nickel hydrogen) batteries or an AC adapter AC-1L or AC-2L (sold separately). When you use an AC adapter, be sure not to inadvertently disconnect the camera during the firmware update procedure.

(1) Insert the prepared CompactFlash card into the DiMAGE 5, and press the shutter-release button with the main switch/mode dial at the OFF position.

(2) Holding the shutter-release button down, set the main switch/mode dial to the recording mode position.

(3) The access lamp lights for approximately two minutes. (You can release the shutter-release button after the access light is lit.)

(4) When the access lamp goes out, the update procedure is completed. Remove the batteries, then re-insert them. If you are using an AC adapter, disconnect the AC adapter and/or remove batteries if any inside as well.)

(5) As described above, check the version number displayed on the LCD monitor display. If the number has changed to A2v056u, the update was performed successfully.

* If update was not performed correctly, or an error occurred during the update procedure, turn off the power of the camera, then proceed from Step (1) again.

* Before you use the Compact Flash card for storing image data, first format it again in the camera or delete the two files.

* After completion of updating, be sure to read the information in the Readme.

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