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PENTAX Q FIRMWARE UPDATE VERSION 1.01

VERSION HISTORY

Version 1.01

  • Improved image rendering when using Fine Sharpness.
  • Improved overall stability and general performance.

PREPARATION

  • You will need a blank, formatted memory card with a capacity of 32 MB or higher.
  • You will need your camera's USB cable, or a memory card reader.
  • Make sure your battery is fully charged (or that you are using an optional AC adapter) to prevent power interruptions during the update process.

FIRMWARE UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS - WINDOWS

  1. Click the Windows link below to download the self-extracting firmware archive file (q_e101w.exe). Click SAVE to save the download file to your computer's hard drive. Saving it to your desktop, for example, will make it easy to find after the download is complete. Please note: this download file is not the firmware update file itself, but a compressed archive that must be expanded in the following step.
  2. Next, double click the download file to expand it. Once expanded, you will see a readme text file (README.TXT) and the firmware update file itself (FWDC601P.BIN). The readme file contains instructions similar to what you are reading on this page.
  3. You must now copy the firmware update file (FWDC601P.BIN) to your camera's memory card. When you connect the camera directly to your computer (or if you use a card reader), the memory card appears as a removable disk drive in the My Computer window. Make sure you are using a blank/formatted memory card, then drag & drop (or copy & paste) the firmware update file (FWDC601P.BIN) from the desktop to your removable disk window, which is the camera's memory card. Please note: You must put the firmware update file (FWDC601P.BIN) directly onto the removable disk; it cannot be in any sub-folders. It must be on the top (or root) level of the removable disk.
  4. Now that you have copied the firmware update file (FWDC601P.BIN) to your camera's memory card, you are ready to install it. Make sure your camera is disconnected from the computer. Make sure that the memory card containing the firmware update file is inserted into your camera. Also, make sure you that you have adequate power in your camera, with a full battery charge or by using an optional AC adapter.
  5. Turn your camera on, press the MENU button, and look for the "Firmware Version Info" item in the camera's Setup menu (represented by a wrench icon). Highlight "Firmware Version Info" and press the right arrow. This will show you your current firmware version, as well as allow you to update the firmware to a new version.
  6. Highlight "Camera" and press the right arrow. Then, highlight "Start" and press the OK button to start the update for the camera firmware.
  7. If you have followed the above instructions precisely, the new firmware will install. You will see "NOW LOADING" followed by "COMPLETE" when finished. The camera will then automatically power down. This can take a couple of minutes, so be careful not to interrupt the process.
  8. You can verify your current firmware version by returning to the "Firmware Version Info" item in the camera's Setup menu.
  9. Remember, your memory card still has the firmware update file on it, so be sure to format your memory card to erase the firmware update file before taking pictures again.

FIRMWARE UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS - MACINTOSH

Mac users can follow this same process after clicking on the Macintosh download link below.

  • Download and save the Macintosh download file.
  • Decompress it if necessary (this step may be automatic).
  • Connect the camera to the computer.
  • Copy the firmware file (FWDC601P.BIN) to your camera's memory card, then disconnect the camera from the computer.
  • Proceed with the installation of the firmware as outlined above.

Copyright November, 2011 Pentax Ricoh Imaging Company, LTD. All rights reserved.
"PENTAX" and "PENTAX Q" are trademarks of Pentax Ricoh Imaging Company, LTD.
Any other product and company names shown here are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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PENTAX 01 STANDARD PRIME LENS FIRMWARE UPDATE VERSION 1.01

VERSION HISTORY

Version 1.01

  • Improved overall stability and general performance.

PREPARATION

  • You will need a blank, formatted memory card with a capacity of 32 MB or higher.
  • You will need your camera, and the lens you wish to update mounted to your camera.
  • You will need your camera's USB cable, or a memory card reader.
  • Make sure your battery is fully charged (or that you are using an optional AC adapter) to prevent power interruptions during the update process.

FIRMWARE UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Click the link below to download the zipped firmware file (FW_Q01Prime_101.zip). Click SAVE to save the download file to your computer's hard drive. Saving it to your desktop, for example, will make it easy to find after the download is complete. Please note: this download file is not the firmware update file itself, but a zip file that must be expanded in the following step.
  2. Next open the zip file, and extract the firmware update file itself (fwlq101.bin).
  3. You must now copy the firmware update file (fwlq101.bin) to your camera's memory card. When you connect the camera directly to your computer (or if you use a card reader), the memory card appears as a removable disk drive in the My Computer window. Make sure you are using a blank/formatted memory card, then drag & drop (or copy & paste) the firmware update file (fwlq101.bin) to your removable disk window, which is the camera's memory card. Please note: You must put the firmware update file (fwlq101.bin) directly onto the removable disk; it cannot be in any sub-folders. It must be on the top (or root) level of the removable disk.
  4. Now that you have copied the firmware update file (fwlq101.bin) to your camera's memory card, you are ready to install it. Make sure your camera is disconnected from the computer. Make sure that the memory card containing the firmware update file is inserted into your camera. Also, make sure you that you have adequate power in your camera, with a full battery charge or by using an optional AC adapter.
  5. Turn your camera on, press the MENU button, and look for the "Firmware Version Info" item in the camera's Setup menu (represented by a wrench icon). Highlight "Firmware Version Info" and press the right arrow. This will show you your current firmware version, as well as allow you to update the firmware to a new version.
  6. Highlight "Lens" and press the right arrow. Then, highlight "Start" and press the OK button to start the update for the lens firmware.
  7. If you have followed the above instructions precisely, the new firmware will install. You will see "NOW LOADING" followed by "COMPLETE" when finished. The camera will then automatically power down. This can take a couple of minutes, so be careful not to interrupt the process.
  8. You can verify your current firmware version by returning to the "Firmware Version Info" item in the camera's Setup menu.
  9. Remember, your memory card still has the firmware update file on it, so be sure to format your memory card to erase the firmware update file before taking pictures again.

Copyright November, 2011 Pentax Ricoh Imaging Company, LTD. All rights reserved.
"PENTAX" and "PENTAX Q" are trademarks of Pentax Ricoh Imaging Company, LTD.
Any other product and company names shown here are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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PENTAX 02 STANDARD ZOOM LENS FIRMWARE UPDATE VERSION 1.01

VERSION HISTORY

Version 1.01

  • Improved overall stability and general performance.

PREPARATION

  • You will need a blank, formatted memory card with a capacity of 32 MB or higher.
  • You will need your camera, and the lens you wish to update mounted to your camera.
  • You will need your camera's USB cable, or a memory card reader.
  • Make sure your battery is fully charged (or that you are using an optional AC adapter) to prevent power interruptions during the update process.

FIRMWARE UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Click the link below to download the zipped firmware file (FW_Q02Zoom_101.zip). Click SAVE to save the download file to your computer's hard drive. Saving it to your desktop, for example, will make it easy to find after the download is complete. Please note: this download file is not the firmware update file itself, but a zip file that must be expanded in the following step.
  2. Next open the zip file, and extract the firmware update file itself (fwlq102.bin).
  3. You must now copy the firmware update file (fwlq102.bin) to your camera's memory card. When you connect the camera directly to your computer (or if you use a card reader), the memory card appears as a removable disk drive in the My Computer window. Make sure you are using a blank/formatted memory card, then drag & drop (or copy & paste) the firmware update file (fwlq102.bin) to your removable disk window, which is the camera's memory card. Please note: You must put the firmware update file (fwlq102.bin) directly onto the removable disk; it cannot be in any sub-folders. It must be on the top (or root) level of the removable disk.
  4. Now that you have copied the firmware update file (fwlq102.bin) to your camera's memory card, you are ready to install it. Make sure your camera is disconnected from the computer. Make sure that the memory card containing the firmware update file is inserted into your camera. Also, make sure you that you have adequate power in your camera, with a full battery charge or by using an optional AC adapter.
  5. Turn your camera on, press the MENU button, and look for the "Firmware Version Info" item in the camera's Setup menu (represented by a wrench icon). Highlight "Firmware Version Info" and press the right arrow. This will show you your current firmware version, as well as allow you to update the firmware to a new version.
  6. Highlight "Lens" and press the right arrow. Then, highlight "Start" and press the OK button to start the update for the lens firmware.
  7. If you have followed the above instructions precisely, the new firmware will install. You will see "NOW LOADING" followed by "COMPLETE" when finished. The camera will then automatically power down. This can take a couple of minutes, so be careful not to interrupt the process.
  8. You can verify your current firmware version by returning to the "Firmware Version Info" item in the camera's Setup menu.
  9. Remember, your memory card still has the firmware update file on it, so be sure to format your memory card to erase the firmware update file before taking pictures again.

Copyright November, 2011 Pentax Ricoh Imaging Company, LTD. All rights reserved.
"PENTAX" and "PENTAX Q" are trademarks of Pentax Ricoh Imaging Company, LTD.
Any other product and company names shown here are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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Manuals

Software

SILKYPIX DEVELOPER STUDIO UPDATE v3.0.0.3

PENTAX is pleased to announce an update to the SilkyPix Developer Studio software included with select Pentax digital cameras. This update is available, free of charge, to current SilkyPix Developer Studio users.

PLEASE NOTE: This update is intended solely for owners of the SilkyPix Developer Studio software that ships with select Pentax digital cameras. It is covered by the original software licensing agreement from your camera's bundled software. Downloading this update signifies agreement with the original software license.

VERSION HISTORY (FROM VERSION 3.0)

Version 3.0.0.3

  • Fixed some instances where developing DNG files have occasionally introduced noise on the right edge of the image.
  • Improved overall performance and stability.

PREPARATION

  • You must own a Pentax digital camera bundled with the SilkyPix Developer Studio software in order to download and install this update.
  • System requirements:
    Windows: 7 (32/64 bit), Vista (32/64 bit), XP (SP3 or later, Home/Pro 32 bit).
    MacOS-X: 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Click the download link below appropriate to your operating system, and save the download file to your computer's hard drive. For example, saving the download file to your desktop will allow you find it easily once the download is complete.
  2. Close other applications, then double click the download file to begin the update. Mac users may need to first unstuff the download file prior to installation.
  3. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the update.
  4. When the update is complete, click FINISH to exit the installer.

Date: November, 2011
Copyright: PENTAX Ricoh Imaging Company, LTD.
Reproduction: All rights reserved
All product and company names shown here are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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