[Update system software]
To Customers Using Mac OS X v.10.10
Preparations before Running the Software Updater.
If you use OS X v.10.10, running DriverLoader, a preparatory application, is necessary before software updates.
If you use OS X v.10.9 or lower, it is unnecessary to run DriverLoader.
[Preparing for system software update]
Please prepare the following items in addition to your camera.
System requirements for a computer
【 Mac OS 】
- OS X v.10.10
[Other system requirements]
- CPU: Intel processor *
* Core Solo and Core Duo processors are no longer supported.
- Hard disk space: 200MB or more
- RAM: 512MB or more
・ Please close all other application software before updating the system software.
・ Prevent your computer from sleeping beforehand.
Other items
Compatible batteries, USB cables, etc. differ according to the unit. Therefore, refer to each unit’s operation manual and prepare the correct accessories.
【 Power source for the camera 】
The update can be performed only when the remaining battery level is (three marks) or more. We recommend that you use a fully charged battery
Update functionality is not guaranteed with any other USB cable.
[Updating the system software] Mac OS
Running DriverLoader
Before performing the system software update, be sure to run DriverLoader.
If you use OS X v.10.9 or lower, it is unnecessary to run DriverLoader.
- Do not remove the battery pack during the update; otherwise, the camera may become inoperable due to the sudden power shutdown.
- Remove the memory card from the camera beforehand.
- Prevent your computer from sleeping beforehand, because it takes approximately 10 minutes to perform the system software update. For details on how to do this, consult the manufacturer.
【 1. Download the update file 】
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*If the OS version of your computer is OS X v.10.10,
you need to download the Driver Loader.
Please save the downloaded file onto the Desktop of your computer (recommended).
- Driver Loader for OS X v.10.10 -
【 2. Start up DriverLoader 】
If you use OS X v.10.10, running DriverLoader, a preparatory application, is necessary before software updates.
If you use OS X v.10.09 or lower, it is unnecessary to run DriverLoader.
- Double-click the downloaded file [DL100_1411a.dmg]. Do not connect the camera yet at this point.
- Double-click the [DL100_1411a] Folder which appears on the Desktop.
- Double-click the [DriverLoader] icon.
- To load a kernel extension, the message prompts you to allow the application to make changes. Type the password for the administrative account.
- Continue the operation according to the procedure “Start up Firmware Updater.”
【 3. Start up Firmware Updater 】
- Double-click the downloaded file [Update_****.dmg].
Do not connect the camera yet at this point. - [Update_****.dmg] is expanded.
- Double-click the [FirmwareUpdater.app] icon.
- To load a kernel extension, the message prompts you to allow the application to make changes. Type the password for the administrative account.
- Firmware Updater starts up.
Continue the operation according to the procedure “Startup Firmware Updater.”
If the pop-up “ “FirmwareUpdater” can’t be opened because the identity of the developer cannot be confirmed.” appears, refer to the following page.