How to use Fujifilm camera's firmware updater?

STEP1 Download the firmware onto your computer.

You can download the firmware using the "FinePix xxx Firmware Update x.xx: FPUPDATE.DAT" link on.
Downloaded files must be put on desktop of your computer.
If the file size does not match the figures given above, download the firmware update file again.

STEP2 Copy "FPUPDATE.DAT" to the memory card

Insert a memory card formatted by the camera into your card reader.
Copy the "FPUPDATE.DAT" file downloaded in step 1) onto the root directory of the memory card.
Remove the memory card from the card reader and insert it into the camera.

STEP3 Update the firmware.

Check the memory card containing the copied firmware update into the camera.
Always use fully-charged battery when updating the firmware.

1. Turn the camera on while holding down the [BACK] button.

*This screen appears regardless of whether the AC adapter is already connected or not.
When this screen appears, press the [OK] button.

2. Press the [left button] to select "OK".
Press the [OK] button.(The screenshot is an example of firmware upgrade from version 1.00 to version 1.10)

3. Press the [OK] button.

4. Press the [OK] button.

The firmware updating is started.

It takes approximatery 90 seconds for completing the firmware update.

5. When this screen appears, the firmware update has been successfully completed.

6. Turn the camera off.

STEP4 Check the upgraded firmware.

By following the above procedure "Firmware version checking procedure", you can see the firmware version.

Cf. The media used for the firmware update should be reformatted before you use it for taking pictures again.