Thanks very much to both you a Bill for the help. I've filed your emails. Jack --- Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 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 > ____________________________________________________________________________________ Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debate in the Yahoo! Answers Food & Drink Q&A. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396545367 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
