On Jan 18, 2007, at 4:18 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > Do believe I'll wait for the "real" release by Pentax, but... > will the download/installation process be simply stated and clearly > explained. After downloading, I have the feeling that I'll not have > the > slightest idea what to do to load it to my K10D? I do know where the > USB cord is but no idea as to the process. > I love to fret.
Stop fretting. ]'-) All of these firmware updates, on every camera I've owned to date, install the same way: ... I use a card reader to manipulate the files on the card, I don't the camera into the computer ... - Format a storage card (I always format in the camera). - Unpack the download. - Copy the firmware binary file to the root directory of the storage. - Make sure your camera has a fully charged set of batteries or battery in it. - With the camera off, insert the card and close the card door. - Turn the camera on while holding down the Menu button (Pentax specific). The camera will auto-load the firmware binary and present information on the screen instructing you how to proceed to do the install. Once it's done ... - shut off the camera - remove the storage card - delete the firmware binary from the card - put the card back into the camera, turn it on, and format the card again. You're ready to start using the camera with the new firmware. If you made various configuration settings, they are often erased and the camera set to its defaults, so you'll have to re-set it the way you want it. I always wait to obtain the FW updates directly from Pentax' website. G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
