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Purpose of File:

This Firmware update (Ver.2.18) will revise the internal software of the FinePix S3 Pro digital camera. Installation of this update is optional. It incorporates the following enhancements:

- When upgrading from ver.2.16:
1) Updates for the setting of the sharpness for JPEG images in the PC control mode.

- When upgrading from ver.2.12 these additional enhancements are made:
2) Improves color accuracy at slow shutter speeds when using Nikon flash units.
3) Updates for custom white balance function and exposure control function in the PC control mode.

- When upgrading from ver.1.00 these additional enhancements are made:
4) Adds PC control function (needed to update Hyper- Utility Software HS-V2 Ver.3.1)
5) Updates AUTO ROTATE function
6) Updates the function for AF-S Nikon and AF-VR Nikon lens. (Will function properly even if the power switch is on when the lens is attached)
7) Updates the compatibility for high capacity of storage media.

You may upgrade directly from ver.1.00 to ver.2.18.

Products Supported:

FinePix S3 Pro, FinePix S3 Pro UVIR - Limited Edition

System Requirements:

Windows 98/98SE, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Macintosh

Instructions:

Click on "Download Now" to open the Fujifilm Worldwide site with complete download and installation instructions.

Precautions
1) If firmware upgrading fails, the camera may not operate correctly in some cases. Carefully read the notes provided here. Please note that this procedure is not covered under any Fujifilm warranty.

2) The media card must be formatted before beginning this process. Since formatting the card will erase all data and images, please be sure to download all images to your computer before formatting.

3) Always use the AC adapter when upgrading the firmware. Never turn the camera off or attempt to use any of the camera controls while the firmware is being overwritten.

4) Be sure to put the upgrade file on the top-level directory of the media card. If it is placed in a sub-folder, the camera will not find it and upgrading will fail.

5) Firmware upgrading takes approximately 2 minutes.

6) Once the firmware has been upgraded, the previous version cannot be restored.

7) If you have downloaded a previous firmware upgrade for the FinePix S3 Pro, when this file is downloaded it will overwrite the older software.

8) If the firmware update completes successfully, but the camera does not operate correctly, reset the camera by holding down the "BKT" and "+/-" buttons for 2 seconds until the top panel display flashes.

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