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  PENTAX X90       Firmware  Updating to Version 1.01
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* Firmware is the software that runs inside digital cameras.

  Updatable models
  X90 digital cameras running Firmware Ver. 1.00

  How to check version
      Turn the power on while pressing the MENU button.
      The Firmware version is displayed for about 5 seconds at the center
      of the LCD monitor.
      Perform the above operation without inserting the SD/SDHC card containing 
      Firmware in the camera.

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

  Be sure to use fully charged battery (D-LI106).
  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.

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  Updating Procedure

  1. Provide a formated SD/SDHC memory card for the update software (with at least 32MB
     of available memory space).
     The downloaded file is self-extracting. 
     The following files are extracted.

            readme.txt   :  this document
            fwdc318p.bin :  Firmware

     Copy the above Firmware file [fwdc318p.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-LI106 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.

  4. Turn the camera power on while pressing the MENU button.

  5. "PROGRAM UPDATE" appears in the LCD monitor.

            PROGRAM UPDATE
            YES
            NO
            NEW  VERSION IS
            VER. 1.01
     will be displayed.

  6. Press the four-way controller to select "YES" and press the "OK" button.

  7. "NOW LOADING" appears on the LCD monitor and updating starts.
     Please do not under any circumstances switch off the power before the
     update is completed.
     It will take approximately 10 seconds to complete update.

  8. When update is completed, the "COMPLETE" will be displayed at the left 
     of the LCD monitor, then turn the camera off.

  9. Remove the update SD/SDHC card from the camera.

 10. To check the Firmware version in your camera, turn the camera on while
     pressing the MENU button.
     Check that the version displayed in the LCD monitor is 1.01.

  (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, delete the Firmware file
    first.


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