Is there a way to save your settings so that after the update you can restore it?
Feroze Godfrey DiGiorgi 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
