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Updating Camera Firmware
Updating Camera Firmware
Thank you for choosing a Nikon product. This guide describes how to perform this firmware update.
If you are not confident
that you can perform the
update successfully, the
update can be performed
by a Nikon service
representative.
See the camera manual for information on camera operations.
Important
The camera may be damaged if power is interrupted or camera controls are operated during the
update. Do not turn the camera off, remove or disconnect the power source, or operate camera
controls during the update. If the update is not completed successfully and the camera becomes
inoperable, take the camera to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection.
Get ready
To upgrade the camera firmware, you will need:
The camera
A computer equipped with a card reader or card slot
One of the following camera power sources:
An AC adapter
A battery or batteries with sufficient charge to complete the update
A Nikon-approved memory card that has been formatted in the camera (note that
all data on the memory card will be deleted when the card is formatted; before
formatting the card, back up any data you wish to keep to a computer or other
device)
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Page 1: Updating Camera Firmware
Updating Camera Firmware Updating Camera Firmware Macintosh Thank you for choosing a Nikon product. This guide describes how to perform this firmware update. If you are not confident that you can perform the update successfully, the update can be performed by a Nikon service representative. - Page 2 Updating Camera Firmware The camera User ’ s Manual Check the current camera firmware version The menus displayed on your camera may differ from those shown here. Turn the camera on. Tap the tab at the bottom of the display to view settings icons, and then tap the (setup) icon.
- Page 3 The firmware can be copied to the camera memory card using a computer equipped with a card reader or card slot. Insert a formatted memory card in the card reader or card slot. If Nikon Transfer or ViewNX 2 is installed, Nikon Transfer or Nikon Transfer 2 may start automatically;...
- Page 4 Updating Camera Firmware When copying is complete, open the “firmware” folder on the untitled volume and confirm that it contains the file “firmware.bin”. Important Be sure to copy the “firmware” folder to the root directory of the memory card. The camera will not recognize the new firmware if it is placed in a folder under the root directory.
- Page 5 Updating Camera Firmware Tap the tab at the bottom of the display to view settings icons, and then tap the (setup) icon. to display Firmware version and tap to select. A firmware update dialog will be displayed. Tap Yes to begin the update. The message shown at right will be displayed while the update is in progress.
- Page 6 6-3.If the updated version is displayed, the update was successful. “XXXX” is the camera name and “**” the firmware version. If the update was not successful, contact a Nikon service representative. Format the memory card in the camera. This completes the firmware update.