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About this firmware update
This service provides the software for upgrading the COOLPIX S640 firmware to v1.2.
The following improvements have been made in version 1.2.
- An issue that, in some very rare cases, prevented accurate recording of photos taken with digital zoom enabled has been resolved.
How to confirm your cameras current firmware version
If the latest firmware version is already installed on your S640, you need not proceed with download or installation of this Firmware Upgrade. The current firmware version can be verified from the Firmware version item in the camera's setup menu.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Press the MENU button to display the menu screen.
3. Select the Setup Menu.
4. Select Firmware version from the setup menu.
5. The camera's firmware version will be displayed.
6. Turn off the camera.
Quick guide for download and installing this firmware update
Power the camera from AC adapter unit or use a fully charged battery.
1. Create a new folder on the desktop and name it appropriately.
2. Download F-S640-V12W.exe to the folder created in step 1.
3. Run F-S640-V12W.exe from Windows Explorer to create the folder titled S640Update, this will also contain a folder called firmware (containing the firmware.bin file)
4. Format an SD memory card and use a card reader or similar device to copy the firmware folder to the memory card.
5. Insert the SD memory card containing the firmware folder in the camera’s memory card slot and turn the camera on. Select Firmware version from the setup menu and follow instructions displayed to upgrade the camera’s firmware.
6. When 'Done' is displayed in the camera monitor, follow the instructions and turn the camera off. Eject the SD memory card.
7. Access the Firmware version item in the setup menu to confirm that the camera’s firmware has been upgraded.
8. Re-format the card once upgrade is complete.
For detailed instructions on how to install this firmware update click here
System requirements
System requirements | 5MB or more free hard-disk space. 32MB or more free RAM. Built-in USB port. *SD Card reader or computer with built-in SD memory card slot required. |
Download file | F-S640-V12W..exe (9.72 MB)
Contains the following file: |
About this firmware update
This service provides the software for upgrading the COOLPIX S640 firmware to v1.2.
The following improvements have been made in version 1.2.
- An issue that, in some very rare cases, prevented accurate recording of photos taken with digital zoom enabled has been resolved.
How to confirm your cameras current firmware version
If the latest firmware version is already installed on your S640, you need not proceed with download or installation of this Firmware Upgrade. The current firmware version can be verified from the Firmware version item in the camera's setup menu.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Press the MENU button to display the menu screen.
3. Select the Setup Menu.
4. Select Firmware version from the setup menu.
5. The camera's firmware version will be displayed.
6. Turn off the camera.
Quick guide for download and installing this firmware update
Power the camera from AC adapter unit or use a fully charged battery.
1. Download F-S640-V12M.dmg.
2. Double-click the F-S640-V12M.dmg icon to mount the disk image titled, F-S640-V12M.
The following files will be created inside the disk image:
- F-S640-V12M disk image
- S640Update folder
- firmware: folder containing the firmware firmware.bin file
3. Format an SD memory card and use a card reader or similar device to copy the firmware folder to the memory card.
4. Insert the SD memory card containing the firmware folder in the camera’s memory card slot and turn the camera on. Select Firmware version from the setup menu and follow instructions displayed to upgrade the camera’s firmware.
5. When Done is displayed in the camera monitor, follow the instructions and turn the camera off. Eject the SD memory card.
6. Access the Firmware version item in the setup menu to confirm that the camera’s firmware has been upgraded.
8. Re-format the card once upgrade is complete.
For detailed instructions on how to install this firmware update click here
System requirements
System requirements | Mac OSX 10.1.5 - 10.6.2 5 MB or more free hard-disk space. 32 MB or more free RAM. Built-in USB port. *SD Card reader or computer with built-in SD memory card slot required. |
Download file | F-S640-V12M.dmg (21.06 MB) |
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