Canon PowerShot G1 Use and care manual

PowerShot G1 Firmware Update Installation Instructions
Firmware version 1.0.0.3
Precautions
Use the dedicated AC power supply Compact Power
Adapter CA-560 for firmware update.
Do not shut off the power during the firmware writing
operation. A power failure during the firmware writing
operation will disable the camera.
Do not open the CF card slot cover or press any camera
buttons during the firmware writing operation.
Please read, understand and observe all precautions and instructions before attempting to update the
PowerShot G1's firmware. If you are not confident that you can install the firmware update by yourself,
then by all means allow the Canon Customer Support Center or the local Canon Distributor listed in the
Canon European Warranty System List (EWS) to assist you.
Files in the "DC97" folder
Verify that the files listed followings match those in your "DC97" folder.
The files should be contained in the "MISC" folder of the "DC97" folder.
File name Capacity
A.IMG 424960 byte
B.IMG 216448 byte
B1.IMG 28886 byte
B10.IMG 20960 byte
B11.IMG 13016 byte
B12.IMG 16510 byte
B13.IMG 20346 byte
B14.IMG 20636 byte
B15.IMG 22056 byte
B16.IMG 29710 byte
B17.IMG 31982 byte
B18.IMG 14830 byte
B19.IMG 7164 byte
B2.IMG 6506 byte
B20.IMG 11912 byte
B21.IMG 10084 byte
B22.IMG 13396 byte
B23.IMG 4500 byte
B24.IMG 4332 byte
B25.IMG 20674 byte
B26.IMG 2474 byte
B27.IMG 832 byte
B3.IMG 28986 byte
B4.IMG 17338 byte
B5.IMG 26682 byte
B6.IMG 27583 byte
B7.IMG 27583 byte
B8.IMG 15360 byte
B9.IMG 2038 byte
P.DAT 1599 byte
romupd.exe 19128 byte
romupd.ini 58 byte : Depends on your system this file size would differ a little.
X1.IMG 4528 byte

X2.IMG 546 byte
X3.IMG 546 byte
X4.IMG 7650 byte
X5.IMG 3244 byte
PowerShot G1 firmware update procedures
PROCEDURE 1 : Copy the "DC97" folder to the CF card
Two methods are provided for copying the "DC97" folder to the CF card.
Method (A): IF YOU HAVE A CF CARD READER, PC CARD READER* OR NOTEBOOK
TYPE PC* WITH A PC CARD SLOT
1. Insert the formatted CF card into the card reader.
2. Copy the "DC97" folder from the downloaded data to the CF card.
* If you use a PC card reader or a notebook type PC with a PC card slot, a CF-to-PC card adapter is
required.
Method (B): IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ANY OF THE ABOVE CARD READING DEVICES
1. Insert the CF card into the PowerShot G1, and connect it to the PC* with an USB cable or a
serial cable**.
2. Double-click the "UploadFirmware" in the "G1_FirmUpdate1003" folder, and follow the
instructions so that the "DC97" folder can be copied onto the CF card in the PowerShot G1***.
*See the PowerShot G1 Software Starter Guide for information on compatible personal
computers.
** Serial Interface Cable IFC-200PCS (optional) for IBM PC/AT compatible computer, or
Serial Interface Cable IFC-200MC (optional) for Macintosh is required for serial
connection.
PC Connector Kit (optional) may be required in some locations.
*** The Main Dial of the PowerShot G1 should be set to (PC) mode while the PC is
connected.
When you attempt to transfer the data to the CF card in the PowerShot G1 with the
"UploadFirmware", do not open the CF card slot cover, turn the Main Dial or turn the
power off until the data transfer is completed.
Any of the above operations during data transfer will disable the firmware update.
USB Connection
Serial Connection

PROCEDURE 2 : Start the camera with Replay mode
1. Ensure the camera is powered from the AC power supply.
2. Insert the CF card in the camera.
3. Then switch the Main Dial to (Replay)
PROCEDURE 3 : Select "Firm Update" from the menu
1. Press the "MENU" button to display the Play menu.

2. Select "Firm Update" from the menu.
If the "Firm Update" option is not available from the menu, then the "DC97" folder was not copied
correctly to the CF card. If this is the case then download firmware again and then return to
PROCEDURE 1.
PROCEDURE 4 : Press the "SET" button, and select "OK"
1. Press the "SET" button.
2. And select "OK".
* Figure will differ depending on the current firmware of your camera.
[Current version] -> 1.0.0.3
Note:
Some PowerShot G1 cameras have already been updated to firmware version 1.0.0.3 prior to
shipment. If you see the message "Updated already" in the LCD monitor, it means that firmware
version 1.0.0.3 is already installed in your camera.

Please verify the following before downloading the archived firmware file.
Please see the inner side of the battery cover.
If you can see a red stamp "2" there, firmware version 1.0.0.3 has already been installed in your
camera.
PROCEDURE 5 : Press the "SET" button
Press the "SET" button to start writing the firmware update.
Precautions :
If you wait more than 5 minutes between Procedures 4 and 5, the camera will cancel the menu
and turn off using its Auto Power Off function when you press the MENU button.
In this case the firmware is not updated. To update the firmware please return to PROCEDURE
2.
Once the update starts, the indicator LED will cycle from to .ORANGE GREEN
The message shown here will be displayed on the LCD
monitor until the firmware update is complete.
The update will take approximately 90 seconds.
Do not turn the power off during the firmware writing
operation.
Do not open the CF card slot cover or press any camera
buttons during the firmware writing operation.
The indicator lamp goes off and the camera restarts automatically in Replay mode. This completes
firmware update.
You can select [Firm Update] from Play menu after updating.
Once you were successed the firmware update you can not do
again.
The message shown the right will be displayed on the LCD
monitor.
If you wish to use the CF card for taking pictures, initialize the card.

Verifying the firmware update
Please connect your PowerShot G1 to a compatible personal computer (as listed in the PowerShot G1
Software Starter Guide) in which at least one of the following programs has been properly installed:
Canon Digital Camera TWAIN driver version 3.4 or higher (for Windows®), together with a
TWAIN-compliant image editor such as Adobe® Photoshop® LE (supplied with the PowerShot G1).
ZoomBrowser EX 2.4 or higher (for Windows®)
Canon Digital Camera Photoshop® plug-in module version 3.4 or higher (for Mac OS), together with
a compatible image editor such as Adobe® Photoshop® LE (supplied with the PowerShot G1).
ImageBrowser 1.4 or higher (for Mac OS)
Each of these programs has a "Camera Settings" window that displays the version number of the connected
camera's firmware. Please refer to the PowerShot G1 Software Starter Guide for instructions on installing
these programs and locating the "Camera Settings" information.
If the PowerShot G1 Firmware Update has been installed correctly, the version number in the "Camera
Settings" window will be 1.0.0.3.
If you hear constant beeping
If you hear constant beeping from the camera while updating the firmware, there is a possibility that the
firmware updating procedure has failed.
Please disconnect the plug of Compact Power Adapter from household outlet to stop the beep. And then
remove the Battery Pack from the camera if it is mounted.
If you hear constant beeping, please consult :
The Canon Customer Support Center mentioned in the
Camera User Guide : For USA and all other regions, except Europe
Local Canon Distributor listed in the Canon European
Warranty System List (EWS) : For Europe