Nikon COOLPIX 8700 Firmware Upgrading Instruction

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Upgrading the COOLPIX 8700
Firmware
— Windows —
Thank you for choosing a Nikon product. This guide describes
how to upgrade the camera firmware for the COOLPIX 8700.
If you are not confident that you can perform the update
successfully, the update can be performed by a Nikon service
representative.
Get ready
To upgrade the firmware for the COOLPIX 8700, you will need:
• A COOLPIX 8700 digital camera
• A UC-E1 USB cable or a CompactFlash card reader
• One of the following power sources:
— An EH-53 AC adapter
— A fully-charged EN-EL1 rechargeable Li-ion battery
— A fresh 2CR5 lithium battery
• A Nikon-approved CompactFlash memory card that has been formatted in the
COOLPIX 8700
•
The
Nikon Guide to
Digital Photography
with the COOLPIX
8700
Check the current firmware version for the
COOLPIX 8700
1
Open the camera monitor.
2
Insert a memory card.
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Nikon COOLPIX 8700 Specifications

General

Aperture	f/2.8-4.2
Battery	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL1
Sensor	2/3-inch CCD
Lens	8.9-71.2mm (35-280mm equivalent)
ISO Range	ISO 50, 100, 200, 400
Display	1.8" TFT LCD, 134, 000 pixels
Storage	CompactFlash (Type I/II), Microdrive
Video Capture	640x480 at 15fps, 320x240 at 30fps
Weight	480 g
Shutter Speed	8 - 1/4000 sec
Image Size	3264 x 2448 pixels