Apparently not.
Feroze wrote:
> 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
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
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