Fuji F550EXR Firmware Upgrade

Precaution

1. If firmware updating fails, the camera may no longer operate correctly in some cases. Carefully read the notes provided here.

2. Always use the fully-charged NP-50 battery or the AC adapter when updating the firmware as a basic manner. Never turn the camera off or attempt to use any of the camera controls while the firmware is being overwritten.

3. Firmware updating requires approximately 30 seconds.

4. Once the firmware has been updated, the previous version cannot be restored.

1. Preparation

a.Prepare the target digital camera.
FinePix F550EXR / F505EXR(Version 1.00 - 1.02)

b.Prepare the media.
The firmware updating procedure requires a formatted media. Refer to the FinePix F550EXR / F505EXR Owner's Manual for information on using "FORMAT" in the SET-UP menu to format a media.
Note that formatting procedure will delete all data on the media, including protected files. Always copy any important files that you do not want to lose to your PC beforehand.

c.Prepare the power supply.
Use the fully-chared NP-50 battery or the AC adpter(AC-5VX) and DC coupler(CP-50).

d.Prepare the USB cable.
Have the USB cable bundled with your camera ready.

2.Firmware version checking procedure

Insert a blank formatted SD Card in the camera. Turn on your FinePix F550EXR / F505EXR while holding down the [DISP/BACK] button. The number will displayed "CURRENT" showing the camera's current firmware version.

  (Screenshot for version 1.00)

After checking the firmware version, press the [MENU/OK] button and then turn off your camera.

3.Downloading the firmware upgrade

Please Read the Firmware Upgrade User License Agreement

Click HERE to download the firmware

4. Installing the new firmware

1. Copy "FPUPDATE.DAT" to the SD Card.
(The data is copied without generating a folder.)

2. Load the SD Card containing the copied firmware update into the camera.

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

When the screen shown above appears, press the [OK] button.

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

Press the [left button] to select "OK".		Press the [OK] button.		Press the [OK] button. The firmware updating is started.

 

It takes about 30 seconds for completing the firmware update.				When the screen shown above appears, the firmware update has been successfully completed.

6. Turn the camera off

Check the upgraded firmware

By following the above procedure "2. Firmware version checking procedure" see the firmware version.
The media used for the firmware update should be reformatted before you use it for taking pictures again.

 

And you're now done,

- DDLTD Team