When performing the firmware update, use fully charged rechargeable battery pack NP-FH50 or the AC adapter AC-PW10AM (sold separately). Do not remove the battery or AC adapter during the firmware updating, otherwise the camera may be permanently damaged.

Before the update, please check the Memory card setting.

1. Turn OFF the camera power, then insert the prepared recording medium into the camera.
   Ensure that the memory card switch is on the side of the inserted media.
   
2. Press the MENU button, and turn ON the power while still pressing the MENU button.
   
   
3. When the following confirmation window appears, use the control button to select “OK”, then press the center of the control button to confirm the selection.
   
   

   		If the confirmation window does not appear on the LCD monitor:
   	*	If it is not formatted, the firmware update may not start.
   	*	Please make sure that the update file (DSCAxxx.app) is in the root folder of the recording medium.

   
   
4. The updating procedure will start, and the following screen will be displayed.
5. Do not turn off the camera until the updating procedure is complete.
   (Update will take approx. 30secs)
   
   
6. When the firmware update is complete, the following screen will be displayed. As the camera will automatically restart after approx. 10 secs, please wait for the camera to restart.
   
   
7. After the camera has restarted, turn OFF the camera, and remove the recording medium. Next, check that the camera firmware version has been correctly updated.