Downloads : Firmware Update
Thank you for using a PENTAX Q digital camera.
RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. wishes to announce the release of Firmware Update Software Version 1.14 for PENTAX Q.
Firmware in this document is the software that runs inside digital cameras.
Changes to V1.14
- Correspond to [PENTAX-08 WIDE ZOOM].
- Improved stability for general performance.
Note: When update is executed, the camera setting will be returned to default setting. We recommend you to make a memorandum the setting of your camera before updating.
*Contents of [Version 1.13] and earlier version will be also updated.
Changes to V1.13
- Correspond to [PENTAX-07 MOUNT SHIELD LENS].
- Improved stability for general performance.
Note: When update is executed, the camera setting will be returned to default setting. We recommend you to make a memorandum the setting of your camera before updating.
Changes to V1.12
- Corrected --- Tone Expansion of Smart Effect is not effect correctly in firmware version 1.11.
- Improved stability for general performance.
Changes to V1.11
- Improved contrast AF performance.
- Improved stability for general performance.
Changes to V1.10
- Correspond to [Adapter Q for K-mount Lenses]. How to input focal length Click here
- Correspond to [PENTAX-06 TELEPHOTO ZOOM]
- Improved stability for general performance.
Changes to V1.01
- Improved the resolution when set ting Fine Sharpness.
- Improved stability for general performance.
Caution
- Only PENTAX Q users are permitted to download the firmware update.
PENTAX Firmware Update Software for PENTAX Q
Name |
PENTAX Firmware Update Software for PENTAX Q |
Registered name |
q_v114.exe (For Windows 8,131Kbytes) , q_v114.zip (For Windows/Mac 7,896Kbytes) |
Applied product |
PENTAX Q
To check the version number, press the menu button and select [Firmware
Version Info] in the [Set-up 3] menu then press the four-way controller right. |
Updated firmware file |
For Windows : LHA self-extract file, For Windows/ Mac : zip type |
Release date |
2013/12/05 |
Copy right |
RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. |
How to check version
- [1] Turn ON the camera.
- [2] Press MENU button to display MENU screen.
- [3] Press the four-way controller right to display [Set-up 3] menu screen.
- [4] Select [Firmware Version Info] in the [Set-up 3] menu then press the four-way controller right.
The firmware version for camera and lens are displayed on the [Firmware Version Info] screen.(If lens is attached)
Preparation of update
- Blank, formatted SD card (32MB or more)
- USB cable I-USB7
If you are copying the firmware update file to the SD card by connecting the camera directly to your computer.
- SD card reader or a computer with a SD card slot.
If you are copying the firmware update file to the SD card using a memory card reader / writer.
- Fully charged battery (D-LI68)
*Be sure to use fully charged battery (D-LI68)
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.
Download the updated firmware file
- For Windows : q_v114.exe 8,131Kbytes, LHA type, self-extracting files
- For Windows/Macintosh : q_v114.zip 7,896Kbytes, zip type
Updating Procedure
- [1] Provide a formatted SD memory card for the update software.
The download file is self-extracting. The following file is extracted.
*Fwdc601p.bin: This is the updated firmware.
Copy the above Firmware file [fwdc601p.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.
- [2]Insert the D-LI68 battery into the camera and confirm the battery is full by battery level indicator then turn the camera off.
- [3] Insert the update SD card (prepared in step 1) into the camera and close card cover.
- [4] Turn the camera power on.
- [5] Press MENU button to display MENU screen.
- [6] Press the four-way controller right to display [Set-up 3] menu screen.
- [7] Select [Firmware Version Info] in the [Set-up 3] menu then press the four-way controller right.
The firmware version for the camera and lens are displayed on the [Firmware Version Info] screen.
- [8] Press the four-way controller right to display update screen.
Press the four-way controller up to select [Start] and press OK button.
*If firmware file is not saved to SD card correctly, this screen will not be displayed.
- [9] Card access lamp will be blinked and display will be changed from [NOW LODING] to [COMPLETE].
*Do not turn OFF the camera while updating.
*Do not touch the lens unlock button while updating.
- [10] Automatically turn OFF the camera. (Approx. 5 second)
- [11] Remove the SD card from camera.
*Confirm the version of firmware with above [How to check version].
- [Caution]
When updating is finished, the update SD card still contains the Firmware file.
If you want to use this card to take pictures, format the card by the camera to delete firmware file first.
- This software may only be used by users who own the PENTAX Q.
- This software is covered by a software license agreement. Please read
the software license agreement before downloading the software.
- You will have agreed with this software license agreement when the download
starts.
PENTAX Firmware Update Software for PENTAX Q Software License Agreement
The customer (hereinafter "the user") shall verify the following
items below related to the use of the licensed software supplied to the user
by RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. (hereinafter "PENTAX ").
The
download starts when you press "I agree. Start download." on this
software license agreement.