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  PENTAX K-x       Firmware  Updating to Version 1.02
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* Firmware is the software that runs inside digital cameras.

  Updatable models
    K-x digital SLR cameras running Firmware Ver. 1.00/1.01.

  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] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

  Use AC adaptor (K-AC84) is recommended
  If you are using AA batteries, be sure to use fully charged AA Ni-MH 
  rechargeable batteries, full capacity of AA lithium batteries or full 
  capacity of AA alkaline batteries and confirm that the battery level  
  indicator is displayed gGreenh (Batteries are full) before updating.

  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 formatted 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
            fwdc206b.bin :  Firmware

     Copy the above Firmware file [fwdc206b.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 AA batteries into the camera and confirm the battery level  
     indicator is displayed gGreenh (Batteries are full)then turn the 
     camera off.
      If gGreenhis not displayed, turn the camera ON and off again to 
     activate the battery performance.

  3. Insert the update SD/SDHC card (prepared in step 1) into the camera 
     and close card cover.

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

  5. "NOW LOADING" appears in the LCD monitor, and will change to the 
     "PROGRAM UPDATE". At the bottom of the LCD monitor,

            CURRENT VERSION 1.00/1.01 
            UPDATE  VERSION 1.02

     will be displayed.

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

  7. "UPDATING" 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 90~150 seconds to complete update.

  8. When update is completed, the "COMPLETE" will be displayed at the left
     bottom 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 "Ver.1.02"
     The camera automatically starts up after about 5 seconds.

  (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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