no luck uploading firmware

[shootinglulu]

Hallo, i have tried so many times now to put new firmware om my m8, so fustrating.
I don't know how to 'save the unzipped file at top level of cards folder' I don't know what this means. when i am asked where i want to put the file there is no option for the sd card.
Any help VERY gratefully recieved.

[jaapv]

PC: Unzip to desktop. It will show up as an .upd file
Format the card in the camera
Put the card in the reader and copy the .upd file from the desktop to the card., next to - not in!!- the DCIM folder

[Nicoleica]

Hi Lucy,

I believe that the problem is down to you not having an SD (SDHC) card reader yet. You'll need to have one of those in order to put the file onto the card.

When you buy a card reader, do make sure that it's SDHC compatible (There are still a few cheap ones around which are not.), or if you buy a card from Sandisk or Lexar, they often include one free with the card. (Check on the box when buying one.)

I hope this helps.

[jaapv]

But don't use an SDHC card for updating. Just a normal SD card.!!
That is smart, Nicole. It hadn't occurred to me that she would be using USB.
Don't not even for downloading images. Always use a reader.

[shootinglulu]

Thankyou, i got a card reader this morning,
I have just downloaded the newfirmware and i turned camera off and on again.
Nothing came up so i too a picture as normal, shutter not discreet at all and no pictures showing, just a black screen. Itried again and still no joy.I am VERY worried that ihave damaged the camera,
I would be very grateful for any help
Thanks

[jaapv]

Check this:
Did you follow the instructions from the Leica site to the letter, including waiting?
Did you use an SD card not an SDHC?
Did you put the .upd file on the card, not the .zip file by mistake?
Did the card show up on your computer with two icons. A folder DCIM and a file .upd?
Was your battery completely full?

Did the camera ask to update? Did you wait at least three seconds before pushing yes?

Go through the whole process again, including unzipping the file, formatting the card and transferring the file.

[shootinglulu]

The shutter dial had been knocked off the A spot and of course the discreet mode hadn't been activated, such a relief, thankyou very much for you help.
Lucy

[jaapv]

Cheers! The shutterspeed dial should be off the A position all the time imo

[shootinglulu]

Sorry to wast your time, you sent such a helpful reply, hope fully this thread can help someone else, on the other hand, the chances of anyone out there being as dim as me are very remote!

[Nicoleica]

I'm so happy to hear that it's all working OK now. Don't ever worry about asking a question here in the forum, there's nearly always someone around to help. And believe me, there have been a lot less bright questions asked.

[SJP]

Yep, I recall one on "how to activate the mirror lock up?"

Succes with your new toy, it really is great fun.