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DMC-TZ5 Digital Camera Firmware Installation Instructions
Table of Contents
Table of Contents ..............................................................................................1
1Check Firmware Version................................................................................... 2
2Preparation of SD Card..................................................................................... 3
3Download Firmware ......................................................................................... 3
4Copy Firmware to SD Card................................................................................ 4
4.1 Using SEND TO............................................................................................ 4
4.2 Using COPY & PASTE.................................................................................... 4
4.3 Using DRAG & DROP .................................................................................... 5
5Install Firmware............................................................................................... 6
5.1 DMW-AC5 Optional AC Adapter Not Available................................................... 6
5.2 DMW-AC5 Optional AC Adapter Is Available..................................................... 6
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1Check Firmware Version
1) Insert an SD Card with at least one image
(photo/picture) into the SD Card Slot of the camera.
2) Set the camera’s Power Switch (A) to ON.
3) Set Playback/Recording Switch (B) to PLAYBACK.
4) While holding down the E.ZOOM button (C), press the
MACRO button (D). C
NOTE: This will display the firmware version on the LCD
screen (E).
5) Power the camera OFF after checking the firmware
version.
CAUTION: If the firmware version in the camera is the
same or higher than the firmware version downloaded or
received, a firmware update is unnecessary. E
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2Preparation of SD Card
1) Insert an 8 MB or larger SD Card into camera.
2) Format the SD Card using FORMAT option in camera menu.
3) Take 2 photos with camera.
4) Remove SD Card from camera.
5) Power the camera off.
3Download Firmware
1) Left click on the DOWNLOAD icon for the DMC-TZ5 Digital Camera firmware.
- DMC-TZ5 Digital Camera Firmware Update
2) Left click on SAVE.
The file name displayed should be
TZ5_a.bin.
3) Left click on DESKTOP, and then left click on SAVE.
NOTE: The TZ5_a.bin file will be placed on the DESKTOP.
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4Copy Firmware to SD Card
Use one of the below methods to copy the firmware file to the SD Card.
4.1 Using SEND TO
1) Insert the SD Card with the 2 photos into the SD Card Slot in the PC or USB
Reader/Writer connected to the PC. (NOTE: If an SD Card Slot or USB Reader/Writer is
not available, the camera can be connected to the PC via USB to transfer the firmware
update to the SD Card.)
2) Right click on the TZ5_a.bin icon on the DESKTOP, mouse over SEND TO, and then
left click on SECURE DIGITAL STORAGE DEVICE (the drive designated as the SD Card
Drive).
NOTE: The below window will be displayed during the copying process.
4.2 Using COPY & PASTE
1) Insert the SD Card with the 2 photos into the SD Card Slot in the PC or USB
Reader/Writer connected to the PC. (NOTE: If an SD Card Slot or USB Reader/Writer is
not available, the camera can be connected to the PC via USB to transfer the firmware
update to the SD Card.)
2) Right click on the TZ5_a.bin icon on the DESKTOP and then left click on COPY.
3) Double click on the MY COMPUTER (XP) or COMPUTER (Vista) icon on the DESKTOP.
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4) Right click on the SD Card Drive, and then left click on PASTE.
4.3 Using DRAG & DROP
If an icon for the SD Storage Device has been placed on the DESKTOP, the following
procedure can be used to copy the firmware file to the SD Card.
1) Insert the SD Card with the 2 photos into the SD Card Slot in the PC or USB
Reader/Writer connected to the PC. (NOTE: If an SD Card Slot or USB Reader/Writer is
not available, the camera can be connected to the PC via USB to transfer the firmware
update to the SD Card.)
2) Left click on the TZ5_a.bin icon on the DESKTOP, hold down the left mouse button,
and drag the file to the SD CARD DRIVE icon on the DESKTOP.
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5Install Firmware
5.1 DMW-AC5 Optional AC Adapter Not Available
1) Charge the battery fully.
NOTE: If the battery is not fully charged, the screen shown in Figure 1 will NOT appear.
2) Ensure the Power Switch is set to OFF.
3) Insert the fully charged battery.
NOTE: Proceed to STEP 4) below.
5.2 DMW-AC5 Optional AC Adapter Is Available
1) Ensure the Power Switch is set to OFF.
2) Plug the AC Adapter into an electrical outlet.
3) Connect the DC Output on the AC Adapter to the DC Input terminal on the camera.
4) Insert the SD Memory Card with the firmware update into the SD Card Slot.
5) Set Playback/Recording Switch to PLAYBACK.
6) Set the camera’s Power Switch to ON.
NOTE: After the message PLEASE WAIT is displayed, the below screen will appear.
FIGURE 1. Start Version Up?
NOTES:
1. The firmware version varies according to the firmware version currently installed in
the camera.
2. If a newer version or the same firmware version has already been installed in the
camera, Figure 1 will not be displayed. Instead, NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY will
be displayed. Please turn off the camera, remove the SD Card with the firmware
update, and use the camera as is.
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7) Press the UP button to highlight YES, and then press the MENU/SET button.
FIGURE 2. Start Version Up? FIGURE 3. Menu Navigation Buttons
NOTE: Once YES is selected, the below screen will appear.
FIGURE 4. Version Up On Going
CAUTIONS:
Performing any of the following during the firmware update may damage the camera and
are not recommended.
1. Do NOT turn the camera power OFF and ON.
2. Do NOT open the SD Card Slot.
3. Do NOT remove the SD Card.
4. Do NOT remove the AC Adapter.
5. Do NOT remove the DC Cable.
6. Do NOT remove the battery.
NOTE: Once the firmware update is complete, the camera will power off and then back on
again automatically. The camera will also be reset to the initial mode.
8) Set the camera’s Power Switch to OFF.
9) Remove the SD Card.
10) Use the steps in the Check Firmware Version section to verify the firmware version.
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