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DSLR-A100(JE3) Firmware update
3 Prepare the recording medium

Prepare the recording medium (Memory Stick Duo / CF card / Microdrive) to use for the update, then format it with the camera.

NOTE When there is an image in the medium, firmware does not update. Please use an empty medium for update.
NOTE Please note that all data including even protected images will be erased by formatting and cannot be restored.


4 Copy the update files to the recording medium (Memory Stick Duo / CF card / Microdrive)

Copy the update files to the recording medium (Memory Stick Duo / CF card / Microdrive) with one of the procedures below depending on your environment.



If your computer has a card slot which is suitable for the recording medium

  1. ImageInsert the recording medium formatted with the camera in the card slot of your computer.
  2. Copy the update files (DSCA100.app, DSCA100.str) to the root folder of the recording medium.



If your computer does not have a card slot which is suitable for the recording medium

  1. Insert a formatted recording medium in the camera.
  2. Insert a fully charged battery (NP-FM55H) in the camera, or connect the AC Adaptor to the camera.
  3. Slide the POWER switch to the On position.
  4. Press the MENU button to display the Recording menu.
  5. Select the Setup icon Setup icon with the controller ( controller ), then press the Center button of the controller to display the Setup menu.
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  6. Please check that "Mass Storage" is selected in "Transfer mode" of the Setup menu .If it is not selected, please select "Mass Storage".

    1. [ How to set the Transfer mode ]Image
    2. Select the Transfer mode with the controller ( controller ).
    3. Press the ( controller ) on the controller to display the options of the Transfer mode.
    4. Select the "Mass Storage" with the controller ( controller ) then press the Center button of the controller.

  7. Press the MENU button to turn off the menu.
  8. Connect the camera and the computer with the USB cable.
  9. Copy the update files (DSCA100.app, DSCA100.str) to the root folder of the recording medium inserted in the camera.
  10. When copying is finished, disconnect the USB cable.


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