Confirming the firmware version

- Turn on the camera.

- Press the camera’s MENU button and select Firmware version from the setup menu.

- The camera's A and B firmware versions will be displayed.

- Turn off the camera.

Installation Procedure:

- Download and extract the new firmware

- Copy the firmware to the memory card

- Insert the memory card containing the firmware into the camera memory card slot.

- Turn the camera on. If you are updating flash unit firmware, turn the flash unit on as well.

- Press the to display the menus.

- Select Firmware version in the setup menu.

- The current firmware version will be displayed. Highlight Update and press the .

- A firmware update dialog will be displayed. Select Yes.

- ... the update was completed successfully.

- Turn the camera off and remove the memory card.

- Format the memory card in the camera.

During the update, do not:

- ... device to powerful electromagnetic noise

About Digital Camera Updates:

Updating to a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your camera can improve the device’s overall performance and stability, ... existing ones.

On the other hand, downgrading the camera’s firmware can recover its functionality in the unlikely event ... be possible.

It is recommended that changing the camera’s firmware be performed when the new release resolves an ... personal data and configurations before applying a different firmware. Moreover, make sure that the battery is fully charged and don’t use the camera’s buttons while the installation is in progress.

When ... the update method, usually, you must copy the firmware file onto a compatible memory card, insert it into the camera, and browse from the menu to the device’s ...

That being said, if you consider that this firmware improves your device in any way, then hit ...