- Improves camera function and provides picture improvement for the new ... the Smart Remote Control application of the PlayMemories Camera Apps

Download and Update the Firmware:

- IMPORTANT: Do not allow the computer to ... mode during the update process.

- Download the firmware file to a temporary or download directory.

- ... and double-click the downloaded file to begin the Firmware Updater.

- Connect the camera to your computer using the supplied USB cable.

- The LCD screen on the camera will turn off when it is connected to the computer. If the LCD screen of camera does not turn off, disconnect and reconnect the USB cable to the camera. If the computer has additional USB ports, try ... corner of the computer screen.

- At the Firmware Updater screen, click Next.

- Do not power off the camera or disconnect the USB cable until the update ... Do not disconnect the USB cable from the camera or the computer.

- On the camera, press the center button of the Control Wheel to reset the camera.

- When the next screen is displayed, click Run.

- Do not power off the camera or disconnect the USB cable until the update ... clicking Finish, make sure to wait for the camera screen to turn back on before you continue, ... disconnect the USB cable.

- Power off the camera, then remove the battery pack or AC adapter.

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, ... existing ones.

On the other hand, downgrading the camera’s firmware can recover its functionality in the unlikely event ... be possible.

It is recommended that changing the camera’s firmware be performed when the new release resolves ...