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5-1-4. Handling Adjusting Firmware
Formatting a Memory Stick PRO Duo:
First, format the Memory Stick PRO Duo.
When formatting, perform on the PC, using the FAT. Do not for-
mat on the camera.
If the concealed file “MEMSTICK.IND” exists, delete it.
Version check of main firmware:
Adjusting firmware to use is different by the version of main firm-
ware. When replace the Lens block or CCD block, check the ver-
sion of main firmware before adjustment.
Checking procedure:
1. Power on the camera.
2. Select the “SETUP” from the menu screen.
3. Select the “Clock Setting”, and display the Clock Setting
screen. (Fig. 5-1-3)
4. Press three buttons of “v (Up)”, “Zoom (W)” and “Shutter
button” simultaneously. (Fig. 5-1-4)
5. The version of main firmware is displayed on the center of
screen. (Fig. 5-1-5)
Preparations of the adjusting firmware update:
Download the following adjusting firmware in conformity to re-
placed part from the ESI website.
When replace the Main board:
S980 New All Adjustment Program
When replace the Lens block or CCD block:
For main firmware Ver. 1.02 before:
S980 Old Lens CCD Adjustment Program
For main firmware Ver. 1.03 after:
S980 New All Adjustment Program
Decompress the downloaded file and confirm the file format as
shown below.
Adjusting firmware file for DSC-S980: 
SDMC450C.bin
Save the decompression file in the root directory of Memory Stick
PRO Duo.
And also save the file of “lang.txt” in the root directory of Memory
Stick PRO Duo when replaceing Main board. (Refer to [5-2-7. Set
Lang Destination])
Adjustment mode:
1. With the camera turned OFF, set the Mode dial to “Program
auto shooting mode” and insert the Memory Stick PRO Duo
with the adjusting firmware files into the Memory Stick slot
of the camera.
2. While pressing the “
 (Delete)” button, press the ON/OFF
(Power) button and release when the ON/OFF (Power) lamp
and the LCD display turns on. Release the “
 (Delete)” but-
ton when the ON/OFF (Power) lamp and the LCD display goes
out.
3. After a few seconds, the LCD display will turn white and then
show the Adjustment mode screen.
Pushing “MENU” button, the adjustment is finished makes to re-
turn to the initial screen display for adjustments.
In case of adjusting continuously, go to the next step with above
mentioned operation.
Turning off the power will take you out of the Adjustment mode.
When all adjustments are completed, just simply remove the power
from the unit completes the adjustment procedure.
LCD display
Fig. 5-1-5
Version Number
LCD display
Fig. 5-1-3
v
 button: Key Up
Zoom (W/T) button
Shutter button: Key S1
Fig. 5-1-4
Ver. 1.1  2009.07
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