Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F828 - Manual

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Firmware Update Manual
for Sony Cyber-shot digital still cameras - DSC-F828
The term „Firmware“ refers to the software in your Cyber-shot camera. You can update this
software to solve problems or to add new functions to your still camera, by basically downloading a
new firmware-file, copying it onto Memory Stick / Memory Stick PRO / CompactFlash card /
Microdrive media, and inserting this Memory Stick / Memory Stick PRO / CompactFlash card /
Microdrive media into the camera.
It is not possible to return to a previous firmware version
after updating this firmware. By continuing this update process and downloading and
updating this firmware, you acknowledge that you are aware and understand that this
update cannot be reversed. In case of any problem, please contact to your local Sony
Service Center.
Here’s how.
Before you start reading these instructions, check out if your PC is equipped either with a Memory
Stick slot/ Memory Stick adapter or / CompactFlash card / Microdrive adapter or with a USB-plug.
PC with Memory Stick slot or Memory
Stick adapter or / CompactFlash card /
Microdrive adapter
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In case your PC features a Memory
Stick slot or Memory Stick adapter or
CompactFlash card / Microdrive
adapter, always read the left column...
PC with USB plug only
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In case your PC features a USB-plug
but no Memory Stick slot or Memory
Stick adapter or CompactFlash card /
Microdrive adapter, always read the
right column...
...whenever a line is separating the page into two columns, as shown above.
What you need...
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A Cyber-shot camera with all-mains set (originally supplied AC power adapter, AC-L15A)
Without using AC adapter, it can lead to a major defect in your Cyber-shot camera,
which is not covered by the warranty.
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A formatted Memory Stick / Memory Stick PRO / CompactFlash card / Microdrive media.
If the Memory Stick is not new, or not formatted by your camera, problems may occur.
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A PC with Internet access and