α230/330(JE) Firmware update

Please prepare the following items in addition to your camera.

[ Supported OS ]

Windows^(R) 7
Windows Vista^(R) Service Pack1(SP1)
Windows^(R) XP Service Pack3(SP3) (*)
Windows^(R) 2000 Service Pack4(SP4)
Mac OS X (v10.1.3~v10.5)

* 64-bit editions and Starter are not supported.

Please be sure to prepare the following items as it will be used while updating.

(for the camera)

A fully charged rechargeable battery pack NP-FH50
Or, the AC adapter AC-PW10AM (sold separately)


		An update can be performed only when the battery level is (three remaining battery icons) or more. We recommend that you use a sufficient battery or the ACPW10AM AC Adaptor (sold separately).

The cable will be necessary if your computer does not have a card slot which is suitable for the recording medium.


		Operations are not guaranteed if you use a commercially available USB cable.

One of the following recording medium:

Memory Stick PRO Duo or Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card


		Please format the recording medium on the camera beforehand. Before formatting, please make a backup of the data on the recording medium.

Agree to the license agreement:
After reading the license agreement on the Web page, click "Agree" to continue onto the download page.

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