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< DiMAGE 7Hi Camera Firmware Ver.1.01u >

This section explains how to install DiMAGE 7Hi firmware version 1.01u. (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
SD memory card can also be used in this model by using a SD-CF card adapter.

NOTE:
Minolta does not manufacture SD-CF card adapters.
Contact the manufacturer of the adapter for details.

[Tested SD-CF card adapter]
Panasonic BN-CSDABP3

[Tested SD memory card]

Panasonic	TOSHIBA	SanDisk
RP-SD008B 8MB
RP-SD016B 16MB		SDSDB-16 16MB
RP-SD032B 32MB	SD-M3201M 32MB	SDSDB-32 32MB
RP-SD064B 64MB	SD-M6401M 64MB	SDSDB-64 64MB
RP-SD128B 128MB	SD-M1280M 128MB	SDSDB-128 128MB
RP-SDH256 256MB
RP-SDH512 512MB

Precautions

Do not format the SD memory card with SD-CF card adapter in the camera.
Performance of SD memory card may be lowered or SD memory card may be damaged.
Use other device which support format function of SD memory card.
Do not use the lock function of the SD memory card. (with protect)
If you encounter a card error due to these operations, follow the procedure below.
1. Turn the Main switch/mode dial to OFF. (access lamp is still blinking)
2. Disconnect the power supply or remove batteries from the camera.
3. Eject the SD-CF card adapter.
  - Unlock the SD memory card before using.
  - If the card error occured the camera operation became unstable, stop use of the SD card and consult the SD memory card manufacturer.
Images captured by F100/ Xi/ X/ E203 are play backed as small images on LCD of DiMAGE 7 series.

Target products

This firmware is for use only with the DiMAGE 7Hi and cannot be used with other products.

If the firmware version is already Ver.1.01u, 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 Ver.1.01u 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 7i 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-

D7hiv101u.exe-- 825 KB
Double-click the downloaded file.The file is a self-extracting archive, and decompresses automatically.

-Macintosh-

D7hiv101u.sea.hqx -- 1 MB
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 7Hi firmware.(Win 1.83MB Mac 1.8MB)
RAM.BIN	Software for update.(Win 298KB Mac 300KB)

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 7Hi, 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 Ver.1.01u, 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.

* Windows and Windows ME, 2000 and XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A and other countries.

* Macintosh is a registered trademark in the U.S.A. and other countries.