– 21 –3-12. Firmware uploading procedure1. Uploading the firmware should be carried out if the versionnumber (COMPL PWB XX-X) on the replacement circuitboard is lower than the version of the distributed firmware.For XX-X, enter the name of the circuit board containing thefirmware.2. The firmware is distributed by e-mail in self-extracting archiveformat. Change the extension of the distributed file to .EXEand save it in your preferred folder.3. When you double-click the saved file, the firmware (binaryfile) will be saved in the same folder.4. The firmware must not be distributed without permission.1. Overwriting firmware from the SD cardPreparation:SD card: SD card with firmware rewritten into the root direc-toryData: S81RNxxx.BIN (xxx: version)Overwriting method:1. Insert the above SD card.2. Turn on the camera.3. Press the PLAYBACK button.4. Press the MENU button. The playback menu appears.5. Press the down arrow button. The option menu appears.6. Press the left arrow button for 2 seconds.FIRMWARE UPDATE will display.7. Choose YES.8. Press the SET button. Update is starting.Note:Do not turn off the camera’s power or remove the SD cardwhile the firmware is being updated.The power will turn on automatically after the update is com-plete.2. Overwriting firmware from the calibration softwarePreparation:PC with overwriting firmware copied to the preferred folder inthe HD.Data: S81RNxxx.BIN (xxx: version)Overwriting method:1. Connect the camera’s USB/AV terminal to the computer’USB connector.2. The USB Connection screen appears on the camera’s LCDmonitor. Choose the “CARD READER”, and press the SETbutton.3. Double-click on the DscCalDi.exe.4. Click the Firmware.5. Choose the fimware file to use for overwriting, and clickthe Yes.5. Update is starting. The message will appear, and chooseOK.6. After the update is complete, disconnect the USB cableand turn the camera’s power off.Note:Do not turn off the camera’s power while the firmware is be-ing updated.3-13. The Compulsive boot starting method1. Keep MENU button, LEFT button, and Playback button de-pressed while switching on the power.2. Connect the camera and the computer with USB cable.