- 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:

- ... 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 ... click Next.

- Do not power off the camera or disconnect the USB cable until the update process is complete.

- ... or in the task tray to stop the USB connection. If the Remove Hardware icon is not ... 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.

- ... clicking Finish, make sure to wait for the camera screen to turn back on before you continue, ... or in the task tray to stop the USB connection, and then 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 ...