Firmware Updates; Executing A Firmware Update - Leica S3 Instruction Manual

FIRMWARE UPDATES

Leica is continuously working on the further improvement and optimiza-
tion of your camera. Since many camera functions are entirely controlled
by software, some of these improvements and additions to the functional
scope can be installed in retrospect. Leica offers firmware updates at
irregular intervals, which you can download from our website.
Leica will notify you of any new updates, once you have registered your
camera.
Find out which firmware version is currently installed:
▸ Select
SETUP SETUP
▸ Select in the main menu
Camera Information Camera Information
▸ You will find the relevant version designation in the submenu
Camera Firmware Camera Firmware
More information about registering, firmware updates and how to
download them to your camera, as well as any amendments and
additions to this manual can be found in the customer area of our
website at:
https://owners.leica-camera.com

EXECUTING A FIRMWARE UPDATE

You can simply download a new firmware from ourhomepage and transfer
it to your camera:
▸ Format a memory card in your Leica S3
▸ Switching the camera off
▸ Insert the memory card into an integrated card reader, or one
connected to your computer (a reader is required for firmware
updates)
▸ Download the firmware file via the following link:
▸ Save the S-X_xxx.FW firmware file to the highest level of the card
folder structure.
▸ Remove the memory card from your card reader.
▸ Insert the card into the camera
▸ Close the cover
▸ Switching the camera on
▸ Select
SETUP SETUP
▸ Select in the main menu
Camera Information Camera Information
• If the camera detects a more up-to-date firmware version than the
existing one, this is indicated in the relevant line (
a character in front of and behind the firmware number.
▸ Select to start the update process and
Yes Yes No No
• An intermediate screen is displayed during this process.
• The update process starts. This can take several minutes.
• After a successful update, a corresponding message is displayed
for confirmation.
Notes
• Firmware updates may also contain updates for lenses. If this is the
case, the lens firmware is updated automatically as soon as any of the
relevant lenses, that do not have the latest firmware version, are
connected.
• A corresponding warning is issued if the battery charge level is
insufficient.
or ) with
Camera Camera Lens Lens
to cancel it
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