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Copy the firmware to the memory card
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The
firmware can be copied to the camera memory card either by connecting
the computer directly to the D70 using the USB cable, or by removing
the memory card from the camera and inserting it in a CompactFlash card
reader. |
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Important
Only one of the two sets of firmware (A or can be updated at a time.
Use separate memory cards for each set of firmware, or update one set
as described below, then format the memory card and repeat the process
for the second set. |
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Direct USB Connection |
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1 |
Turn the camera off and insert the formatted memory card into the D70.
For information on formatting memory cards, see the Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the D70. |
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Set the USB option in the camera setup menu to Mass Storage.
Press the MENU button and select Mass Storage in the setup USB menu. |
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Turn the camera off and connect the USB cable as shown below. |
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UC-E4 USB cable |
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Turn the camera on. * |
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If Nikon View is installed
Depending
on the computer operating system, Nikon Transfer may start and display
the message, "Camera or card contains no images. Nikon View will now
terminate." Click OK to exit Nikon Transfer. |
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If PictureProject is installed
Depending on the computer operating system, PictureProject may start automatically. Click Cancel. |
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Under Windows XP, a Removable Disk dialog similar to that shown at right may be displayed. Select Take no action and click OK. |
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Copy the firmware to the memory card. |
5-1. |
Copy the firmware to the removable disk corresponding to the camera.
When the camera is connected and turned on, a new "Removable Disk" icon
will be displayed in My Computer. Copy "AD700200.bin" (A firmware) or
"BD700200.bin" (B firmware) from the "D70Update" folder to this
removable disk. |
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Illustration shows A firmware |
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Drive letters may differ |
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5-2. |
When
copying is complete, confirm that the removable disk contains the
"AD700200.bin" (A firmware) or "BD700200.bin" (B firmware). |
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Disconnect the camera.
For information on disconnecting the camera, see the Nikon Guide to Digital Photography for the D70. |
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Important
Be sure to copy the firmware to the root directory of the memory card.
The camera will not recognize the new firmware if it is placed in a
folder under the root directory. |
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CompactFlash Card Reader |
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1 |
Connect the card reader to the computer.
For more information, see the documentation provided with the card reader.
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2 |
Insert the formatted memory card into the card reader. * |
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If Nikon View is installed
Depending
on the computer operating system, Nikon Transfer may start and display
the message, "Camera or card contains no images. Nikon View will now
terminate" Click OK to exit Nikon Transfer. |
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If PictureProject is installed
Depending on the computer operating system, PictureProject may start automatically. Click Cancel. |
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* |
Under Windows XP, a Removable Disk dialog similar to that shown at right may be displayed. Select Take no action and click OK. |
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3 |
Copy the firmware to the memory card. |
3-1. |
Copy the firmware to the removable disk corresponding to the memory card.
When the memory card is inserted, a new "Removable Disk" icon will be
displayed in My Computer. Copy "AD700200.bin" (A firmware) or
"BD700200.bin" (B firmware) from the "D70Update" folder to this
removable disk. |
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Illustration shows A firmware |
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Drive letters may differ |
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3-2. |
When
copying is complete, confirm that the removable disk contains the
"AD700200.bin" (A firmware) or "BD700200.bin" (B firmware). |
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3-3. |
Remove the memory card.
Right click on the removable disk and select Eject from the menu that appears. Remove the memory card from the card reader. |
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Disconnect the card reader
For more information, see the documentation provided with the card reader. |
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Important
Be sure to copy the firmware to the root directory of the memory card.
The camera will not recognize the new firmware if it is placed in a
folder under the root directory. |