Installing Firmware Updates - Leica M Instruction Manual

INSTALLINg FIRMWARE UpDATES

Leica is constantly working on developing and optimizing its products.
As many functions of the camera are entirely controlled by software,
some of these improvements and extended functions can be installed
at a later date.
Leica provides firmware updates at irregular intervals for this purpose.
Information about any resulting changes or additions to the details in
this manual can be found on our website.
To check whether your camera is running the latest firmware version,
select
in the menu (page 5 /
Firmware
You can download new firmware from our home page and transfer it
to your camera:
1. Format a memory card in the camera.
2. Turn off the camera and insert the card into an SD/SDHC/SDXC
card reader – either integrated or connected to your computer.
3. Download the Firmware file from the Leica M site using the
"UPDATES" link.
4. Save the file m-X_xxx.upd at the top level of the card's folder
structure. X_xxx stands for the relevant version.
5. Remove the card from your card reader and insert it in the
camera. Close the bottom cover and turn the camera on.
section).
SETUP
6. Hold down the button (30) and turn on the camera.
INFO
The update process begins. This can take up to 15 minutes.
Note:
If the battery does not have sufficient charge, the warning message
appears. In this case, first charge the battery and then
Battery low
repeat the process described above.
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