topic Download & Help Installing Firmware in Alpha & NEX interchangeable lens cameras

Download & Help Installing Firmware

Norfolklad — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:34:35 GMT

Dear Friends

I'm in a bit of a muddle!

I've downloaded an firmware update for my Alpha a230 Digital Camera but I'm just so confused as I don't seem to be able to open this or install this. I'm currently running Windows XP.

I tried to follow the information on the Sony website but this just doesnt work for me. The file that I have for this is as follows:-

DSCA230V110.exe

I re-formatted my SD card and uploading this to the camera but to no avail. Please could someone possibly give me a step by step guide how to do this as I'm not very good with computers or camera's really and don't understand what I have to do.

Many thanks to anybody who might be able to point me in the right direction

Regards

Norfolklad

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Download & Help Installing Firmware

Thalamus. — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:29:58 GMT

Hi Norfolklad,

welcome to Questions & Answers..:smileyhappy:

First thing to check is does your A230 already have the latest firmware version installed, to Check follow the instructions below:

If the firmware version is already Ver.1.10, it is not necessary to update the firmware.

Turn ON the switch of the camera power
Press the MENU button to display the menu
Select Tab 3 of the Setup Menu using the horizontal buttons of the control button
Select "Version" by pressing the down button of the control button
Press the center of the control button
The firmware version will be displayed on the LCD monitor
Press the center of the control button to close the version display

Download & Help Installing Firmware

Norfolklad — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:09:26 GMT

Hi Thalamus

Thank you for your help on this.

I've already checked this part and it states that I have Version.1.00 but according to the Sony Website there is a newer version. I've already downloaded the Firmware Update but can't seem to work out how to get this onto the camera.

I've followed the instructions on the Sony website but it doesnt seem to work for me in updating. I don't understand what I'm doing wrong.

Thanks for any further help if possible.

Norfolklad

Download & Help Installing Firmware

Thalamus. — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:31:07 GMT

You should have downloaded the firmware update version DSCA230V110.exe to your PC.?

Once downloaded browse to the location you saved the DSCA230V110.exe file & double click it.

Click Run if requested to do so & wait for the file DSCA230.APP to extract.

Next make sure you have inserted & Formated your SD card in the camera. (see below if unsure how to)

Turn OFF the camera power, then insert the prepared recording medium into the camera. Ensure that the memory card switch is on the side of the inserted media.
Slide the POWER switch to the ON position.
Press the MENU button to display the menu, select the Playback menu-1 using the Control buttons.
Select the "Format" in the Playback menu-1 with the Multi-selector then press the Center button of the Multi-selector.
The confirmation window appears. Select [OK] with multi-selector, then press the Center button of the Multi-selector.
After the format is completed, press the MENU button to turn off the menu.

Then copy DSCA230.APP to your SD card. (note do not place this file into any folder on the SD card)

Then follow the guide below..(note important points below BEFORE starting the update) Also if your using a SD card ensure the switch in point 1 is set correctly..

Important: When performing the firmware update, use fully charged rechargeable battery pack NP-FH50 or the AC adapter AC-PW10AM (sold separately).

Do NOT remove the battery or the AC adapter during the firmware update process, otherwise the camera may be permanently damaged.

Turn OFF the camera power, then insert the prepared recording medium into the camera. Ensure that the memory card switch is on the side of the inserted media.
Press the MENU button, and turn ON the power while still pressing the MENU button.
When the following confirmation window appears, use the control button to select "OK", then press the center of the control button to confirm the selection.
If the confirmation window does not appear on the LCD monitor:
- If the recording medium is not formatted, the firmware update may not start.
- Please make sure that the update file (DSCAxxx.app) is in the root folder of the recording medium.
The updating procedure will start, and the following screen will be displayed.
Do not turn off the camera until the updating procedure is complete. (Update will take approx. 30secs)
When the firmware update is complete, the following screen will be displayed. As the camera will automatically restart after approx. 10 secs, please wait for the camera to restart.
After the camera has restarted, turn OFF the camera, and remove the recording medium. Next, check that the camera firmware version has been correctly updated.

Download & Help Installing Firmware

Norfolklad — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 12:49:03 GMT

Hi Thalamus

Thank you so much for your kindness and patience with me regarding this Firmware question.

I'm not very good with technical things unfortunately especially where computers are concerned . Regretably I'm still not able to open this file, do I need anything running on my computer to open this as I've got a box saying that:-

Windows cannot open this file:

DSCA230.APP

To open this file, Windows needs to know what program created it.

I'm still trying to figure out what I now have to do. Please may I ask if you perhaps know what it is that I should be rrting now.

Many thanks again for all your help

Norfolklad

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