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FinePix S1000fd Firmware (camera control software) Update Ver.1.03

Applicable model: FinePix S1000fd

• Detail of the update

The firmware update Ver.1.03 incorporates the following issues.

1) The brightness of the captured images when “EVF/LCD mode” is set to “60fps” is darker than that set to “30f/s”.

2) Some words in some languages which have error of spelling, are displayed on the EVF/LCD screen.

• Precaution

1. If firmware updating fails, the camera may no longer operate correctly. Please read the provided notes carefully.

2. Prepare an AC adapter (AC-5VX) and DC-coupler (CP-04) or either of the following batteries before updating.
Fully-charged AA-size Ni-MH batteries (4)
New AA-size alkaline batteries (4)
New AA-size lithium batteries (4)

3. Do not turn the camera off, open the battery cover or attempt to use any of the camera controls while the firmware is being overwritten.

4. Firmware updating requires approximately 25 seconds.

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

6. If you encounter difficulties updating the firmware, please contact the Technical support & Repair service.


• Preparations

a.Prepare the target digital camera.
FinePix S1000fd (Version 1.00- 1.02)

b.Prepare a formatted Memory Card (xD-picture Card or SD Memory Card)
Refer to the FinePix S1000fd Owner's Manual (p.117) for information on using "FORMAT" in the SET-UP menu to format a memory card.
Note that the formatting procedure will delete all data on the memory card, including protected files. Always copy any important files that you do not want to lose to your PC beforehand.

c.Prepare power supply.
Prepare an AC adapter (AC-5VX) and DC-coupler (CP-04) or either of the following batteries.
Fully-charged AA-size Ni-MH batteries (4)
New AA-size alkaline batteries (4)
New AA-size lithium batteries (4)

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


• Firmware upgrading procedure

Firmware upgrading has five steps:
1) Check the firmware version.
2) Download the firmware upgrade and the transfer program onto your PC.
3) Copy "FPUPDATE.DAT" to the memory card.
4) Update the firmware.
5) Check the upgraded firmware.


1) Check the firmware version.
Insert a blank formatted memory card in the camera.
Turn on your FinePix S1000fd while holding down the [DISP/BACK] button.
The number displayed on the screen is the camera's "CURRENT" firmware version.
(Screenshot for version 1.00)
Use of an AC adapter is recommended. If AC adapter is not available, please use either of the following batteries .
Fully-charged AA-size Ni-MH batteries (4)
New AA-size alkaline batteries (4)
New AA-size lithium batteries (4)

Next steps are detailed in the Fuji download page