| PowerShot
A70 Firmware Update |
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| Firmware specification
changes (Version 2.0.0.0) |
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The firmware update will make your camera
PictBridge* compliant if it is not already compliant.
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| * PictBridge is a new industry standard
for direct printing that allows you to print images without
using a computer by directly connecting digital cameras
and digital camcorders to a printer, regardless of the
devices' brand and model. |
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| ... PictBridge |
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The
following description is for customers updating firmware. Because
errors in the firmware updating process may render a camera
inoperable, be sure to read the precautionary information thoroughly
before performing the firmware update.
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| Note that firmware updates
can also be performed by Canon. To have the firmware update performed
by Canon, please contact : |
| Europe |
| Local Canon Distributor listed in the
Canon European Warranty System List (EWS)* |
| Regions except Europe |
| Canon Customer Support Help Desk listed
in the Canon Customer Support Leaflet* |
| *Included in the camera kit |
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| Determining whether a
camera is subject to firmware update |
| From this page, go to the Download Page and send
the chassis serial number written on the bottom of the camera. If
your camera is subject to firmware update, the page for downloading
firmware update data will open. If the latest firmware is already
installed in your camera, a page explaining that firmware update
is not necessary will open. |
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| Items required for updating
camera firmware |
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Computer* |
USB interface required |
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Camera |
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Batteries |
Four brand-new AA-size alkaline batteries.
Or fully charged NB-1AH NiMH batteries (sold separately). |
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USB interface cable |
included in the camera kit |
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Memory card |
CF card included in the camera kit |
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Digital Camera Solution Disk |
CD-ROM included in the camera kit |
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Firmware update instructions |
Downloadable if the camera is determined
to be subject to update after the serial number is entered |
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Firmware update data |
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| * Operating systems : Windows® 98/Me/2000/XP,
Mac OS 9.0-9.2/ Mac OS X (v10.1/10.2) |
| Users lacking item ,,, or ,
please contact : |
| Europe |
| Local Canon Distributor listed in the
Canon European Warranty System List (EWS) |
| Regions except Europe |
| Canon Customer Support Help Desk listed
in the Canon Customer Support Leaflet |
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| Overview of procedures
to complete firmware update |
| Download --- Unpack download data. |
| 1. |
From the bottom of this page, go to the Download Page. |
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Read the Software Licence Agreement, and submit the
serial number written on the bottom of the camera chassis.
If your camera is determined to be subject to firmware update,
download the Firmware Update Instructions (pdf file), and
Firmware Update Data. |
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Unpack the Firmware Update Data (see note 1 below).
After the data is unpacked a folder will be created containing
the files required for the firmware update.
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| Create a memory card for the firmware update |
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Double-click on the icon of the software "UploadFirmware" included
in the unpacked folder. |
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Follow the procedures shown in the UploadFirmware
window. At this time, load the memory card in the camera
and connect the camera and computer with a USB cable. When
the procedures are completed, the file for the firmware
update will have been copied onto the memory card in the
camera.
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Turn the camera off, and then disconnect the USB
cable from the camera.
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| Operate the camera to update the firmware (rewrite
the firmware) |
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Turn on the camera in Replay mode. |
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Press the MENU button on the camera, select [Firm Update
...] from the menu, and press the SET button. |
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When the screen confirming the firmware version
update appears, select [OK] and press the SET button to
start rewriting the camera firmware. The camera will be
updated to the new firmware version within several minutes
after this process is started.
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| Verify the camera firmware version after update |
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Start the ZoomBrowser (Windows) or ImageBrowser
(Mac OS) software included in the camera kit (see note
2 below).
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Connect the camera to the computer with the USB
cable, and verify the firmware version after update.
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| Note 1. |
The downloaded files must be unpacked on the same computer
that runs the UploadFirmware program. |
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| Note 2. |
To verify the camera firmware version, it is necessary
to use the ZoomBrowser EX (Windows) or ImageBrowser (Mac
OS) software on the Digital Camera Solution Disk. |
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To update firmware, be
sure to download the Firmware Update Instructions (pdf file)
and read it thoroughly.
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| Customers who have a
question about firmware update |
| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) |
| FAQ about not only the firmware update but also
the printer compliant with PictBridge is opened to the public. Please
see FAQ first if you have an unclear point. |
| ... Firmware
Update and PictBridge FAQ |
| Customer Contact : |
| Europe |
| Local Canon Distributor listed in the
Canon European Warranty System List (EWS) |
| Regions except Europe |
| Canon Customer Support Help Desk listed
in the Canon Customer Support Leaflet |
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