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PowerShot G2 Firmware Update

Equipment required for firmware update

You will need a properly formatted CompactFlash (CF) card of 2MB or greater capacity

for the firmware update. (The 32MB CF card supplied with your PowerShot G2 is an

excellent choice for this purpose.)

Use the dedicated AC power supply Compact Power Adapter CA-560 (included in the

camera set) during the firmware update. (Do not attempt to load the firmware update

without following this step.)

For users who do not have the equipment necessary for firmware update

Please contact :

The Canon Customer Support Center mentioned in the

Camera User Guide

: For USA and all other regions,

except Europe

The Local Canon Distributor listed in the Canon European

Warranty System List (EWS)

: For Europe

Precautions

Use the dedicated AC power supply Compact Power Adapter CA-560 for firmware update.

Do not shut off the power during the firmware writing operation. A power failure during the firmware

writing operation will disable the camera.

Do not open the CF card slot cover or press any camera buttons during the firmware writing operation.

Please read, understand and observe all precautions and instructions before attempting to update the

PowerShot G2's firmware. If you are not confident that you can install the firmware update by yourself,

then by all means allow the Canon Customer Support Center or the local Canon Distributor listed in the

Canon European Warranty System List (EWS) to assist you.

Preparation for firmware update

Summary of content (7 pages)

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PowerShot G2 Firmware Update Equipment required for firmware update You will need a properly formatted CompactFlash TM (CF) card of 2MB or greater capacity for the firmware update. (The 32MB CF card supplied with your PowerShot G2 is an excellent choice for this purpose.) Use the dedicated AC power supply Compact Power Adapter CA-560 (included in the camera set) during the firmware update. (Do not attempt to load the firmware update without following this step.
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Verify the file for firmware updating Verify that the "G2_FirmUpdate1100" folder contains the following file/ folder. For Windows® : "G2_FirmUpdate1100" For Macintosh : "G2_FirmUpdate1100" Windows® users may need to adjust their folder view setting to "see hidden files" in order to see all the files. File Name Capacity PS_G2.
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* If you use a PC card reader or a notebook type PC with a PC card slot, a CF-to-PC card adapter is required. (B) IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ANY OF THE ABOVE CARD READING DEVICES 1. Insert the CF card into the PowerShot G2, and connect it to the PC with an USB cable. 2. Double-click the "UploadFirmware " in the "G2_FirmUpdate1100" folder, and follow the instructions so that the "PS_G2.FIR" file can be copied onto the CF card in the PowerShot G2*.
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PROCEDURE 2 : Start the camera with Replay mode 2-1 Ensure the camera is powered from the AC power supply. 2-2 Insert the CF card in the camera.
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PROCEDURE 3 : Select "Firm Update" from the menu Press the "MENU" button to display the Play menu, and then select "Firm Update" from the menu. If the "Firm Update" option is not available from the menu, then the "PS_G2.FIR" file was not copied correctly to the CF card. If this is the case then return to PROCEDURE 1 after formatting CF card. Press the "SET" button, and then select "OK". * [Current version] -> 1.1.0.0 Note: Some PowerShot G2 cameras have already been updated to firmware version 1.1.0.
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PROCEDURE 4 : Press the "SET" button to start Press the "SET" button to start writing the firmware update. Precautions : If you wait more than 5 minutes between Procedures 3 and 4, the camera will cancel the menu and turn off using its Auto Power Off function when you press the MENU button. In this case the firmware is not updated. To update the firmware please return to PROCEDURE 2. Once the update starts, the indicator LED will cycle from ORANGE to GREEN .
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If the indicator LED keeps flashing for over 5 minutes while updating the firmware There is a possibility that the firmware updating procedure has failed. Please remove the battery from the camera or disconnect the plug of Compact Power Adapter from household outlet to stop it.