Nikon COOLPIX 2100 User Manual

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Upgrading the Coolpix 2100 Firmware
Macintosh
Thank you for choosing a Nikon product. This guide describes how to upgrade the
camera firmware for the Coolpix 2100.
Get ready
To upgrade the firmware for the Coolpix 2100, you will need:
• A Coolpix 2100 digital camera
• A UC-E6 USB cable
OR a CompactFlash card reader
• One of the following power sources:
- An EH-61 AC adapter
- A new CRV3 battery
- Two fully-charged EN-MH1 rechargeable batteries
• A Nikon-approved CompactFlash memory card that has been formatted in the Coolpix 2100
•
The
Nikon Guide to Digital
Photography for the
Coolpix 2100
Check the current firmware version for the Coolpix 2100
1
Rotate the mode dial to SETUP.
2
Press and hold the MENU
button while turning the
camera on.
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Nikon COOLPIX 2100 Specifications

General

Megapixel	2 MP
Sensor type	-
Digital zoom	4 x
Optical zoom	3 x
Focal length range	4.7 - 14.1 mm
Internal memory	8 MB
Display diagonal	1.5 \
Digital SLR	No
Minimum RAM	64 MB
Dimensions (WxDxH)	87.5 x 65 x 38 mm
Minimum storage drive space	60 MB

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	150 g

Summary

Get Ready for Firmware Upgrade

Required Items for Firmware Upgrade

Lists necessary camera, cable/reader, power sources, memory card, and guide.

Check Current Firmware Version

Steps to verify the camera's existing firmware version.

Download and Extract New Firmware

Download CP2100fw11.sit File

Download the firmware file and ensure it decompresses correctly.

Copy Firmware to Memory Card

Direct USB Connection Method

Guide for copying firmware using a USB cable connection.

CompactFlash Card Reader Method

Guide for copying firmware using a CompactFlash card reader.

Update the Camera Firmware

Preparation and Initial Update Steps

Insert firmware card and set mode dial to SETUP.

Initiate Firmware Update Process

Power on the camera while holding the delete button.

Firmware Update Dialog and Progress

Navigate the update dialog, handle warnings, and monitor progress.

Confirm Successful Firmware Update

Verify the camera's firmware version after the update.

Post-Update Procedures

Format Memory Card

Format the memory card after the firmware update.

Restore USB Setting

Reset the camera's USB connection setting to its original state.