The following instructions will guide you through the process of updating your camera's firmware. 1. Confirm the version of the camera's current firmware Please check the version of the camera's current firmware before beginning this update.
1. Turn off the camera and switch the mode selector to [Movie Mode]. (1) in the figure below.
2. Holding down both (2) the Macro Button and (3) the Playback Button, until the information on the firmware version is displayed. 3. A table like the one below will be displayed on the monitor. If "V 1.00" (or a lower number) is displayed in the MAIN field, you will need to update your camera's firmware to the most recent version.
MAIN : V 1.00 BKUP : V X.XX MONI : V X.XX ADJD : V X.XX EXTD : V X.XX CPU1 : V X.XX SH : XXXXXX ST : XXXXXX
Note: This screen will be displayed for about 20 seconds.
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2. Preparations In order to complete this firmware update, you will need: The Caplio R5 camera (set the [ORIGINAL] mode in the USB connection, not the [MASS STR] mode.) The AC-4c AC adapter or a fully charged battery (DB-60). An SD memory card to store the files on (this update cannot be performed using the camera's internal memory) A USB cable to connect between the Caplio R5 and a computer. A computer that has a USB port. And the latest version of the Caplio software for the Caplio R5 installed in the computer. The firmware updater file. * You might uncompress the downloaded file and extract its contents. * Remove the other USB devices before this update.
After these preparations are complete, you are ready to update your camera's firmware.
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3. Update procedure For Windows 1. Exit RICOH Gate L, then connect the camera to the computer via the USB cable. 2. Click on the FirmUpdate.exe file, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update.
For Macintosh Connect the camera to the computer via the USB cable.
Exit iPhoto or Ricoh Gate, before update.
Update programs differ from your compter's operating system.
MacOS 8.6-9.2
Click on the Caplio R5 Firmware Updater, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update. MacOS X 10.1-10.4
Click on the Caplio R5 Firmware Updater X, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update.