PENTAX K-5II/K-5IIs FIRMWARE UPDATE V1.04
Changes to V1.04
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Corrected – Switch operation may not rarely work during displaying Status screen in firmware version 1.03.
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Improved stability for general performance.
*If you have already updated to Version1.03, we are very sorry for this inconvenience. Please update to Version 1.04.
* Contents of [Version 1.03] and earlier version will be also updated.
Changes to V1.03
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Improved the accuracy of exposure when using AA batteries.
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Improved stability for general performance.
*Contents of [Version 1.02] will be also updated.
Changes to V1.02
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Optimized contrast AF when using [HD PENTAX-DA 560mmF5.6ED AW] lens
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Improved stability for general performance.
Changes to V1.01
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Enabled contrast adjustment on Monitor.
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(Added [contrast ]on [LCD setting ]menu)
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Improved stability for general performance.
Caution
Only K-5II/K-5IIs users are permitted to download the firmware update.
Preparation for update
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Blank, formatted SD/SDHC card (32MB or more)
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USB cable I-USB7
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If you are copying the firmware update file to the SD card by connecting the camera directly to your computer.
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SD card reader or a computer with a SD card slot.
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If you are copying the firmware update file to the SD card using a memory card reader / writer.
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Fully charged battery (D-LI90)
*Be sure to use fully charged battery (D-LI90). 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.
FIRMWARE UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Provide a formatted SD memory card for the update software.
2. The download file is self-extracting. The following file is extracted.
- [K-5II] Fwdc216b.bin: This is the updated firmware.
- [K-5IIs] Fwdc218b.bin: This is the updated firmware.
3. Copy the above Firmware file [fwdc216b.bin] or [fwdc218b.bin] to the root directory in the SD card.
- If your computer does not have a card slot, you can copy the firmware update file by inserting the SD card into your camera and then connecting the camera directly to your computer.
4. Insert the the D-LI90 battery into the camera and confirm the battery is full by battery level indicator then turn the camera off.
5. Insert the update SD card (prepared in step 1) into the camera and close card cover.
6. Turn the camera power on while pressing the MENU button.
- "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, UPDATE VERSION 1.01 will be displayed.
7. Press the four-way controller to select "YES" and press the "OK" button.
- "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 150 seconds to complete update.
- When update is completed, the "COMPLETE" will be displayed at the left bottom of the LCD monitor, then turn the camera off.
8. Remove the update SD card from the camera.
9. To check the Firmware version in your camera, turn the camera on while pressing the MENU button.
10. Check that the version displayed in the LCD monitor is "Ver.1.01"
- The camera automatically starts up after about 5 seconds
Date: January, 2013
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