Q10 Firmware
Changes to V1.01
• Improved contrast AF performance.
• Improved stability for general performance.
How to check version
1. [1] Turn ON the camera.
2. [2] Press MENU button to display MENU screen.
3. [3] Press the four-way controller right to display [Set-up 3] menu screen.
4. [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 : Q10_101.exe 8,103Kbytes, LHA type, self-extracting files
• For Windows/Macintosh : q10_101.zip 7,868Kbytes, zip type
Updating Procedure
1. Provide a formatted SD memory card for the update software.
The download file is self-extracting. Copy the firmware file to the root directory in the SD card.
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].
12. [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.
1. This software may only be used by users who own the PENTAX Q10.
2. This software is covered by a software license agreement. Please read the software license agreement before downloading the software.
3. You will have agreed with this software license agreement when the download starts.
SilkyPix Developer Studio 3.0.0.8
PENTAX is pleased to announce an update to the SilkyPix Developer Studio software included with select Pentax digital cameras. This update is available, free of charge, to current SilkyPix Developer Studio users.
PLEASE NOTE: This update is intended solely for owners of the SilkyPix Developer Studio software that ships with select PENTAX digital cameras. It is covered by the original software licensing agreement from your camera's bundled software. Downloading this update signifies agreement with the original software license.
VERSION HISTORY (FROM VERSION 3.0)
Version 3.0.0.8
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When developing DNG files that taken by PENTAX Q10, Distortion Correction is optimized.
Version 3.0.0.3
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Fixed some instances where developing DNG files have occasionally introduced noise on the right edge of the image.
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Improved overall performance and stability.
PREPARATION
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You must own a PENTAX digital camera bundled with the SilkyPix Developer Studio software in order to download and install this update.
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System requirements:
Windows: 7 (32/64 bit), Vista (32/64 bit), XP (SP3 or later, Home/Pro 32 bit).
MacOS-X: 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. click the download link below appropriate to your operating system, and save the download file to your computer's hard drive. For example, saving the download file to your desktop will allow you find it easily once the download is complete.
2. Close other applications, then double click the download file to begin the update. Mac users may need to first unstuff the download file prior to installation.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the update.
4. When the update is complete, click FINISH to exit the installer.
Date: December, 2012
Copyright: PENTAX Ricoh Imaging Company, LTD.
Reproduction: All rights reserved
All product and company names shown here are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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