Nikon CoolPix 800 Product Support Bulletin page 4

Version 1.1

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9.0 Upgrading the Firmware

1. Launch the Updater Software program.

a. Windows users open Explorer, and double-click on the UPLOADER file.

b. Macintosh users double-click on the UPLOADER icon.

The file called "Firmware" is the actual firmware, which will be transferred to

the camera.

3. When the text "Click 'Upload' button to start the update" appears in the

dialog box, click the Upload button. Once you have pressed this button, do

not stop or interrupt the utility while it is in progress, or damage to the

COOLPIX 800 may result.

4. The firmware upgrade process will begin. This should take between three

and ten minutes depending on the speed and configuration of our

computer. The following messages will be displayed during execution:

Uploading: The firmware is being transferred to the COOLPIX 800.

Writing Firmware: The firmware is being updated.

Checking Firmware: The new firmware is being verified.

5. When the text "Writing Firmware is complete" appears in the dialog box,

the process is complete. Click "Close" to close the utility.

6. Turn the COOLPIX 800 select dial to "Off".

7. Disconnect the serial cable.

8. If you turned the sleep timer to 30 minutes reset it to your desired time.

This completes the firmware update.

10.0 If things do not go as planned

The uploader software may not function as expected on some models of

personal computer.

1."Error in writing Firmware" message

Should this occur, click "Close" to exit the uploader, disconnect the serial

cable and follow the steps above to confirm the camera firmware

version.

If the firmware version displayed is "E800V1.1," the upgrade was

successful. Any other display, "E800V1.0" for example, indicates that

your computer cannot be used to upgrade camera firmware. In this case

you will need to take your camera to the nearest Nikon-authorized

service center to upgrade the firmware.

2. Compatibility problems may exist between the uploader and certain

computers, making normal communication with the COOLPIX 800

impossible.