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PENTAX Optio 230 Firmware Update Version 1.10

Firmware is software that runs inside of your digital camera. This firmware download will update your Optio 230 camera from version 1.0 to version 1.10.

How to check your current Optio 230 firmware version:

1. Turn your Optio 230 off, then remove the CompactFlash card.
2. Press your MENU button, then turn your camera on while still holding the MENU button down. Your camera's current firmware version will display on your color LCD screen for about 5 seconds, after which your camera will turn on normally. If you currently have version 1.0, then you can update it to version 1.10 safely.

CAUTION:

We recommend using the Optio 230 AC adapter (optional) when updating your Optio 230 firmware. If you do not have an AC adapter, make sure your battery power is at FULL strength. If the power runs out during the firmware update process, and your camera turns off, you will damage your camera. Repairs for this type of damage will not be covered under your camera's warranty.

Instructions:

Download the file o2_fw11.exe if you have a Windows PC, or o2_fw11m.sea if you have a Macintosh. Save the file on your computer's hard drive. It is a self-extracting archive file, and must be expanded to proceed.

1. Expand your download file by double clicking it.
   • Windows: a folder will be created on your c: drive called optio2fw
   • Macintosh: a folder will be created called o2_fw11m folder
2. This folder will contain two files: fwdc105p.bin which is the firmware update file itself, and readme.txt which is this instruction document. We suggest you print the instructions to use as a reference.
3. Copy the firmware update file fwdc105p.bin to the root directory of your camera's CompactFlash card (make sure the CompactFlash card is otherwise empty).
   • Note: The root directory is the TOP level of your CompactFlash card. That is, the firmware update file must be directly on the card and not in any sub-folders.
   • You can copy the firmware update file to the camera's CompactFlash card by attaching the camera directly to your computer. The camera thus becomes a removable disk drive, and you simply copy the firmware update file to this removable disk drive then disconnect the camera. You can also use a CompactFlash card reader attached to your computer to copy the firmware update file to your camera's CompactFlash card. Afterward, remove the CompactFlash card from the reader, and put it back into the camera.
4. You should now have your Optio 230 ready for the firmware update. Make sure your camera is turned off (if not already so) and disconnected from the computer, that you have fully inserted the CompactFlash card containing the firmware update file, and that you have the optional AC adapter attached or you have full battery power.
5. Run the firmware update.
6. Press your MENU button, then turn your camera on while still holding the MENU button down. You will see now loading on your camera's color LCD display if successful. If you do not see the now loading message, you may not have copied the firmware update file successfully to your camera's CompactFlash card, or the file may be corrupted requiring you to download it again.
   • You may also see a program update message appear on your LCD display. If you see this message, simply use your 4-way controller to select yes and then press your camera's OK button to begin the firmware update.
7. As the firmware update runs, you will see the message updating on your camera's LCD display. When the update is complete, you will see a fully green progress bar and the message complete on your camera's LCD display. When complete, turn the camera back off and remove the CompactFlash card.
8. Check your current firmware version by pressing your MENU button, then turning your camera on while still holding the MENU button down. Remember to do this while the CompactFlash card, with the firmware update file, is not in the camera. If you see that your firmware version is now 1.10, you are successful.
9. Your CompactFlash card still contains the firmware update file. Be sure you format the card or otherwise erase the firmware update file from the card before starting to take pictures again.

Note:

CompactFlash and CompactFlash card are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation.

All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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Pentax Optio 230,330, and 430 USB Drivers

These instructions will guide you through the process of installing the USB drivers for your Optio 230, Optio 330, or Optio 430 camera on a Windows XP, Windows 98/ME/2000 or a Macintosh computer.

Windows Download Instructions for Windows XP:

1. Download/save the optioxp.exe file to your computer's hard drive.
2. Once you have the file on your computer, you must double click it and click unzip.
3. Now, you will have a new folder on your c: drive called pentax56 which contains the drivers, a readme text file, and this instructions document in PDF format (readable with Adobe Acrobat Reader). You are now ready to install your drivers.

Installation Instructions (first time connection):

These instructions assume that you are connecting your Optio camera to your computer for the first time. When you connect the camera to the computer for the first time and turn it on, Windows XP will automatically detect the presence of a new device and load the Found New Hardware Wizard.

If you have previously tried to connect your camera to your computer and were not successful, you may not see anything happen. That is, you will not see the Found New Hardware Wizard and you will not see a new removable disk appear in the My Computer window. If you connect your camera, and nothing happens, please see the section for instructions on updating your Optio drivers.

1. With the computer on, plug the USB cable into the camera and into an available USB port on your computer.

2. Turn the camera on. Windows XP will display the notification Found New Hardware and the Found New Hardware Wizard will open.

3. Found New Hardware Wizard

Make sure to select the Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) radio button. Click NEXT.

4. Please choose your search and installation options.

5. Windows XP will now install the drivers.

6. The wizard will notify you when the installation is complete. Click FINISH to close the wizard.

7. After the installation, you can find your camera in the My Computer window as a removable disk.

Driver Update (prior driver installation has already been attempted)

If you have previously tried to connect your camera to your computer and were not successful, you may not see anything happen during subsequent attempts. These instructions will show you how to update your Optio USB drivers.

1. With the computer on, plug the USB cable into the camera and into an available USB port on your computer.
2. Turn the camera on.
3. Click the START button to display the start menu.
4. Right click My Computer in the start menu and select Properties to open the System Properties window.
5. In the System Properties window, click on the Hardware tab, then click on the Device Manager button.
6. Find the device called PENTAX OPTIO 230, 330 or 430. It should have a ! mark by it. Right click on this PENTAX device and select Update Driver...
7. Hardware Update Wizard
8. Make sure to select the Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) radio button. Click NEXT.
9. Please choose your search and installation options.
   • - Select the Search for the best driver in these locations radio button.
   • - Place a checkmark by Include this location in the search
   • - In the location field, type c:pentax56 without the quotes as shown below
   • - Click NEXT.
10. Windows XP will now install the drivers.
11. The wizard will notify you when the installation is complete. Click FINISH to close the wizard.
12. After the installation, you can find your camera in the My Computer window as a removable disk.

Windows Download Instructions for Windows 98/ME/2000:

1. Download/save the optiousb.exe file to your computer's hard drive.
2. Once you have the optiousb.exe file on your computer, you must double click it. Click UNZIP to unzip it to c:pentax55.
3. Now, you will have a new folder on your c: drive called pentax55 which contains the drivers, a readme text file, and this instructions document in PDF format (readable with Adobe Acrobat Reader). You are now ready to install your drivers.

Installation Instructions for Windows 98 and 2000 (ME instructions follow)

For illustrations please see the instructions above for Windows XP

1. Connect your camera to the computer with the USB cable.
2. Turn your camera on (you can be in any mode).
3. Your computer will automatically detect the camera as new hardware, and start a New Hardware Wizard to help you find the needed drivers. Click NEXT to begin.
4. Place the selection dot is by the Wizard's recommended option if it is not already there. Click NEXT.
5. Place a checkmark by Specify a location: and type c:pentax55 without the quotes into the location field. This will instruct the Wizard to look for the driver files in the location to which you unzipped them earlier. Click NEXT.
   • For Windows 2000, when you get to this particular screen, you must put a checkmark by Specify a location: then click NEXT to enter the search location of c:pentax55 without the quotes.
6. The Wizard will do a quick search and tell you that it has found the needed drivers. Click NEXT.
7. Now, the Wizard will complete the installation. Click FINISH.
8. You're done! You can now find your camera as a removable disk drive in the My Computer window.

Installation Instructions for Windows ME

Windows ME works just a little differently to accomplish the same thing.

1. First connect your camera to the computer with the USB cable.

2. Turn your camera on (you can be in any mode).

3. Your computer will automatically detect the camera as new hardware, and start a New Hardware Wizard to help you find the needed drivers. Select Specify the location of the driver (Advanced).

Click NEXT.

4. Place the selection dot by the Wizard's recommended option if it is not already there. Then place a checkmark by Specify a location: and type c:pentax55 without the quotes into the location field. This will instruct the Wizard to look for the driver files in the location to which you unzipped them earlier.

Click NEXT.

5. The Wizard will do a quick search and tell you that it has found the needed drivers. Click NEXT.

6. Now, the Wizard will complete the installation. Click FINISH.

7. You're done! You can now find your camera as a removable disk drive in the My Computer window.

Many current and recent Macintosh computers will automatically recognize the camera and load their own USB mass storage drivers. When you attach the camera to your Mac, the camera should automatically appear right on your desktop as an untitled disk drive, which you can double click to access.

However, if you have a USB capable Macintosh with MacOS 8.6 or greater, and your computer sends you error messages or won't otherwise recognize the camera when it is attached, you may need to download and install these Macintosh USB drivers. Please note, these drivers are also available on the CD-ROM originally packaged with your Optio camera. However, we invite you to download and use the drivers on this page if you are no longer in possession of your original CD-ROM.

Macintosh Download Instructions:

1. Download the o_usbm.sit USB driver file.
2. Double click the o_usbm.sit USB driver file, which is a self extracting archive. It will expand into a folder named o_usbm which will contain the following 3 files:
3. PENTAX-USB Storage Shim(E)
4. PENTAX-USB Storage Driver
5. Read Me - Instructions
6. Drag and drop the PENTAX-USB Storage Shim(E) and PENTAX-USB Storage Driver files onto your System Folder.
7. When you drop these files onto your System Folder, your Mac will ask you if you want to place them into the Extensions folder. Click OK.
8. Reboot your computer and try to connect your camera again. The camera will appear on your desktop as an untitled disk drive.

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