- The shutter would sometimes ... camera would sometimes fail to store the option selected for a Autofocus > a3 Built-in AF-assist illuminator ... display did not have the desired effect.

- Selecting ON for Exposure smoothing during interval timer photography ... on.

- Press the camera MENU button and select Firmware version in the SETUP MENU to display ... card slot and turn the camera on.

- Select Firmware version in the SETUP MENU and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the firmware update.

- Once the update is complete, turn the camera off and remove the memory card.

- Confirm that the firmware has been updated to the new version.

About Digital Camera Updates:

Updating to a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your camera can improve the device’s overall performance and stability, resolve various issues, and add support for newly developed features or enhance existing ones.

On the other hand, downgrading the camera’s firmware can recover its functionality in the unlikely event the currently installed version is faulty or the device’s performance dropped after an upgrade. However, bear in mind that applying an earlier build might not always be possible.

It is recommended that changing the camera’s firmware be performed when the new release resolves an issue that your device has been encountering, or adds a new feature (or enhances an existing one) that could prove useful for you.

This process isn’t intended to be destructive, but still, it’s best to save all your personal data and configurations before applying a different firmware. Moreover, make sure that the battery is fully charged and don’t use the camera’s ...