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Installing firmware updates
Leica is constantly working on developing and opti-
mizing its products. As digital cameras have many
functions that are controlled electronically, some of
these improvements and enhancements to the func-
tions can be installed on the camera at a later date.
To do this, Leica provides firmware updates at irregu-
lar intervals, which you can easily download from our
homepage to your camera yourself:
1. Format a memory card in your LEICA M9.
2. Switch off the camera and insert the card into an
SD/SDHC card reader – either integrated or con-
nected to your computer. (A card reader is required
for firmware updates).
3. Download the firmware file from the Leica M9 site
using the “UPDATES” link.
4. Save the file m9-X_xxx.upd at the top level of the
card’s folder structure. X_xxx stands for the rele-
vant version.
5. Remove the card properly from your card reader,
insert the card into the camera and close the bot-
tom cover. Turn on the camera using the main
switch.
6. Confirm the prompt that appears in the monitor as
to whether you want to update the Firmware on the
camera to version X.xx.
The update process takes around 180 s. You will then
be prompted to restart the camera using the main
switch.
7. Turn the camera off and back on again.
Note:
If the battery does not have sufficient charge, you will
see a corresponding warning message.
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