DSLR-A100 Firmware Update Version 1.04 : Download : Sony Asia Pacific

DSLR-A100 Firmware Update Version 1.04

Article ID:224507(modified 23 Mar 2011)

Applicable Models

DSLR-A100, DSLR-A100K, DSLR-A100W

This program updates the camera firmware to version 1.04. With this update, the camera will support the lens information (focal length) display of the Zoom Lens DT 55-200mm F4-5.6.

The process for upgrading the firmware is to download the compressed firmware file to your computer and then copy it over to a recording medium. The recording medium is then inserted into your camera and a series of steps are taken on the camera to complete the installation.

Determine whether or not this firmware update is needed :

IMPORTANT:

This firmware update is only for a DSLR-A100 camera that has Version 1.00, 1.01, 1.02 and 1.03 of the firmware installed.
If the firmware is already version 1.04, it is not necessary to update the firmware.

Only DSLR-A100 cameras that meet the criteria for the current firmware version should proceed with this firmware update. Follow these steps to check your firmware version.

Slide the POWER switch to the On position.
Press the MENU button, then the LCD monitor displays the menu.
Press the (Display) button.
A window will show the firmware version on the LCD monitor.
Press the Center button of the controller to close the version number display.

IMPORTANT NOTES: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.

WARNING:

Do not use this firmware to update any other models of digital cameras.
This Camera firmware update and any changes incurred by it are permanent. It is not possible to return to a previous firmware version after updating this firmware. By continuing this update process, downloading and updating this firmware, acknowledgement of awareness and understanding that this update cannot reverse this installation.

Note:

It is highly recommended to print out these instructions as a reference during the installation process.
Please contact your local Sony office, if you encounter any problem while performing the firmware update

Available Download

For Asia Pacific Region (Excluding Australia and New Zealand)

Windows Operating System: DSCA100V104A.exe (643 KB)
Macintosh Operating System: DSCA100V104A.zip (611 KB)

For Australia and New Zealand

Windows Operating System: DSCA100V104U.exe (637 KB)
Macintosh Operating System: DSCA100V104U.zip (605 KB)

Originally posted: 2007/10/19

Supported Operating System

Windows® Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Ultimate/Business/Enterprise
(* 64-bit editions and Starter are not supported.)
Windows® XP Home Edition/Professional
Windows® 2000 Professional
Windows® Millennium Edition
For Windows 98 / 98 Second Edition:
- You cannot connect the camera to the computer with the USB cable.
- Your computer should have a card slot, or a card reader, which is suitable for the recording medium.

Mac OS X　(v10.1.3 - v10.4)

Operating conditions

The computer should be equipped with a USB port, or a card slot which is suitable for a recording medium to use.
Available hard disk space should be 5MB or more.
RAM should be 32MB or more.

Please be sure to prepare the following items as it will be used while updating.

POWER source (for the camera)

When performing the firmware update, use the fully charged rechargeable battery pack NP-FM55H or the AC-VQ900AM AC adapter/charger (sold separately).

USB cable

USB cable supplied with camera

* Operations are not guaranteed if you use a commercially available USB cable.

Recording medium

Please prepare a recording medium from the following.

Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick PRO Duo with capacity of 16MB or more
* Those will be generally called "Memory Stick Duo" in the following pages.
CF (CompactFlash) card with capacity of 16MB or more
Microdrive

The Memory Stick Duo needs to be formatted with the DSLR-A100. Please copy the image data recorded on the Memory Stick Duo to the computer beforehand.

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File Description

Date

Version

Size

Download

1. For Windows Vista/XP/2000/ME

1.04

0.62 MB

Applicable Models

DSLR-A100, DSLR-A100K, DSLR-A100W

Note:

Please download the firmware update file from the SONY Web site of the country where you purchased the camera.
NOTE: This download is meant only for DSLR-A100 camera purchased in Asia Pacific region (Excluding Australia and New Zealand)

Applicable Download

File name: DSCA100V104A.exe

File size: 643 KB

Download and extraction procedures

Click on the Download button and save the (DSCA100V104A.exe) file to the Desktop of your computer (recommended).
Double-click the downloaded file (DSCA100V104A.exe) to extract it.
(*) Depending on your OS, the file may be automatically extracted when downloading.
After extraction, the following two files are created.
- DSCA100.app [ File size : 1,776 KB ]
- DSCA100.str [ File size : 69 KB ]
(*) The extensions may not be displayed depending on the computer.

Copy the update files to the recording medium

Prepare the recording medium (Memory Stick Duo / CF card / Microdrive) to be used for the update, then format it with the camera.

When there is an image in the medium, firmware does not update. Please use an empty medium for update.
Please note that all data including protected images will be erased by formatting and cannot be restored.

Copy the update files to the recording medium (Memory Stick Duo / CF card / Microdrive) with one of the procedures below depending on your environment.

If your computer has a card slot which is suitable for the recording medium

Insert the recording medium formatted with the camera in the card slot of your computer.
Copy the update files (DSCA100.app, DSCA100.str) to the root folder of the recording medium.

If your computer does not have a card slot which is suitable for the recording medium

Insert a formatted recording medium in the camera.
Insert a fully charged battery (NP-FM55H) in the camera, or connect the AC Adaptor to the camera.
Slide the POWER switch to the On position.
Press the MENU button to display the Recording menu.
Select the Setup icon with the controller (), then press the Center button of the controller to display the Setup menu.

Please check that Mass Storage is selected in Transfer mode of the Setup menu. If it is not selected, please select Mass Storage.

How to set the Transfer mode

1. Select the Transfer mode with the controller (

).

2. Press

on the controller to display the options of the Transfer mode.

3. Select “Mass Storage” with the controller (

), then press the Center button of the controller.

Press the MENU button to turn off the menu.
Connect the camera and the computer with the USB cable.
Copy the update files (DSCA100.app, DSCA100.str) to the root folder of the recording medium inserted in the camera.
When copying is finished, disconnect the USB cable.

Update the firmware

Note: When performing the firmware update, use the fully charged rechargeable battery pack NP-FM55H or the AC-VQ900AM AC adapter/charger (sold separately). Do not remove the battery or AC adapter during the firmware updating, otherwise the camera may be permanently damaged.

Insert the prepared recording medium (Memory Stick Duo / CF card / Microdrive) in the camera, then slide the POWER switch to the On position.
Press the (playback) button.

The confirmation window appears.

If the confirmation window does not appear on the LCD monitor:

* Please confirm that the recording medium does not have any image. When there is an image in the medium, firmware does not update.

* Please make sure that the update files (DSCA100.app, DSCA100.str) are in the root folder of the recording medium.

Use the controller () to highlight Yes, then press the Center button of the controller.
* "No " will cancel the operation.
Updating procedure starts. The progress bar indication appears.
When the updating-completed message appears, the updating procedure is complete.
Turn the camera off, then remove the recording medium.

Check the version after updating

Slide the POWER switch to the On position.
Press the MENU button, then the LCD monitor displays the menu.
Press the (Display) button. A window will show the firmware version.
Check the version number has changed to “Ver.1.04”.
Press the Center button of the controller to close the version number display.

Note:

If updating procedure was not completed successfully or the camera cannot turn on, please consult your local authorized Sony service facility.
After updating the camera, format the recording medium or delete the update files (DSCA100.app, DSCA100.str) from the recording medium.

» Proceed to download the file

2. For Mac OS X

30 Oct 2007

1.04

0.59 MB

Applicable Models

DSLR-A100, DSLR-A100K, DSLR-A100W

Note:

Please download the firmware update file from the SONY Web site of the country where you purchased the camera.
This download is meant only for DSLR-A100 camera purchased in Asia Pacific region (Excluding Australia and New Zealand).
Applicable Download

File name: DSCA100V104A.zip

File size: 611 KB

Please follow the instructions listed above to complete the firmware update.

» Proceed to download the file

3. For Windows Vista/XP/2000/ME

30 Oct 2007

1.04

0.62 MB

Applicable Models

DSLR-A100, DSLR-A100K, DSLR-A100W

Note:

Please download the firmware update file from the SONY Web site of the country where you purchased the camera.
This download is meant only for DSLR-A100 camera purchased in Australia and New Zealand.
Applicable Download

File name: DSCA100V104U.exe

File size: 637 KB

Please follow the instructions listed above to complete the firmware update.

» Proceed to download the file

4. For Mac OS X

1.04

0.59 MB

Applicable Models

DSLR-A100, DSLR-A100K, DSLR-A100W

Note:

Please download the firmware update file from the SONY Web site of the country where you purchased the camera.
This download is meant only for DSLR-A100 camera purchased in Australia and New Zealand.
Applicable Download

File name: DSCA100V104U.zip

File size: 605 KB

Please follow the instructions listed above to complete the firmware update.

» Proceed to download the file