Leica SL2-S Instruction Manual page 127

PREPARATION
▸ Fully charge and insert the rechargeable battery
▸ The second SD memory card (where applicable) must be removed
from the camera
▸ Any stored firmware files on the memory card must be removed
• We recommend saving any images on the memory card and
reformatting it before the update.
(Caution: Loss of data! All data stored on the memory card will
be lost during formatting.)
▸ Download the latest firmware version
▸ Save the download to the memory card
• The firmware file must be stored in the main directory of the
memory card (not in a sub-directory).
▸ Insert the memory card into the camera
▸ Switch the camera on
252 OTHER FUNCTIONS ▸ FIRMWARE UPDATES
UPDATING THE CAMERA FIRMWARE
▸ Preparation
▸ Select in the main menu
Camera Information Camera Information
▸ Select
Camera Firmware Version Camera Firmware Version
▸ Select
Start Update Start Update
• A prompt with information about the camera is displayed.
▸ Check the version information
▸ Select
Yes Yes
• The prompt appears.
Save profiles on SD Card? Save profiles on SD Card?
▸ Select /
Yes Yes No No
• The update will start automatically.
• The lower status LED will flash during this process.
• Once the process has completed successfully, a relevant on-
screen message and prompt to restart the device will appear
on screen.
▸ Switch the camera off and on again
Note
• Date & time, as well as the preferred language will have to be set
up again after the restart. Relevant prompts will appear on screen.
UPDATING THE LENS FIRMWARE
Where available, you can optionally carry out firmware updates
for lenses. The instructions provided for camera firmware updates
apply.
▸ Preparation
▸ Select in the main menu
Camera Information Camera Information
▸ Select
Lens Firmware Version Lens Firmware Version
▸ Select
Start Update Start Update
• A prompt with information about the camera is displayed.
▸ Check the version information
▸ Select
Yes Yes
• The update will start automatically.
• The lower status LED will flash during this process.
• Once the process has completed successfully, a relevant on-
screen message and prompt to restart the device will appear
on screen.
▸ Switch the camera off and on again
UPDATING THE ADAPTER FIRMWARE
Where available, you can optionally carry out firmware updates for
adapters. The instructions provided for camera firmware updates
apply.
▸ Preparation
▸ Select in the main menu
Camera Information Camera Information
▸ Select
Lens Firmware Version Lens Firmware Version
▸ Select
Start Update Start Update
• A prompt with information about the camera is displayed.
▸ Check the version information
▸ Select
Yes Yes
• The update will start automatically.
• The lower status LED will flash during this process.
• Once the process has completed successfully, a relevant on-
screen message and prompt to restart the device will appear
on screen.
▸ Switch the camera off and on again
Note
• The relevant menu item will only be visible if an adapter is mounted
and active.
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