This utility updates the camera firmware to version 2.00 and ... Stick Duo / CF card / Microdrive) in Setup Menu 2 , then slide the POWER switch to the OFF position.
- If it is not already there, insert the formatted recording media (Memory Stick Duo / CF card / Microdrive) into the camera
- Press and hold the MENU button. While holding the MENU button, slide the POWER switch to the ON position. Continue to press the MENU button until the confirmation window appears.
- The confirmation window appears.
- Use the Multi-selector to highlight "OK", then press the Center button of the Multi-selector. The Updating procedure will start.
- When the "Update is completed" message appears, the updating procedure is complete.
Note: The camera automatically restarts after about 5 seconds.
- Power off the camera, then remove the recording media.

About Digital Camera Firmware:

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 ...