DiMAGE 5 v056e Firmware Update Comments: DiMAGE 5 Camera Firmware A2v056e This section explains how to install DiMAGE 5 firmware version A2v056e. (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 A2v056e 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 A2v056e, it is not necessary to update the firmware. (Use the following method to check the firmware). This firmware is intended for versions ending with the letter [e]. 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 displayed in the LCD monitor display of the camera. (4) Products with version numbers other than A2v056e 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. Using the USB cable, connect the camera with a CF card inside to your computer. If the camera is not compatible with the computer system, a CF card drive connected to your computer can be used instead. The downloaded file is compressed. 1. After creating a folder in your PC and extracting the contents of the archive, the following files are created. DSC.APP DiMAGE 5 Firmware RAM.BIN Software for update. After extraction, copy the files named "RAM.BIN" and "DSC.APP" into the root directory of the CompactFlash card. 2. Before removing the CompactFlash card, confirm that the two files have been copied. 3. 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 a short period, around 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 it. 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 A2v056e, 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. For questions or comments about this matter, contact your nearest Minolta service facility. 02-07-25