- Improves the power-on time after downloading the Smart Remote Control application of the PlayMemories Camera Apps

Download and Update the Firmware:

- IMPORTANT: Do not allow the computer to enter Sleep (Standby) mode during the update process.

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

- Go to the directory where the file was downloaded 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 connecting the USB cable to different USB port.

- Verify that the Remove Hardware icon or is displayed in the task tray at the lower right-hand 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 process is complete.

- When the next screen is displayed, check the version number at the lower left and click Next.

- When the next screen is displayed, click the Remove Hardware icon or in the task tray to stop the USB connection. If the Remove Hardware icon is not displayed on the task tray, please proceed to the next step.

- 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 process is complete.

- The update ...