Coolpix E-950 Firmware Updater Program Version 1.0: Firmware Update Version 1.1


*****-----Details of Upgrade-----*****

This firmware upgrade (1.1) provides the following modifications and improvements:

Improved Auto File Numbering operation
 Auto file numbering (Seq Xfer) works correctly with CF cards which have been formatted from the A Rec menu.

Improved visibility of monitor image in flash shooting
 The darkening of the image in the LDC monitor which occurs as the shutter release button is lightly pressed when flash is used has been reduced (to the same level as the E-900.)

Improved macro AF operation
 Focusing speed in the macro mode has been optimized.

Improved system recovery
 Many bugs causing the camera system to 'freeze' during operation have 
 been eliminated.

Improved button setting memory
 Formerly, button settings were not saved even in the recording mode,
 but now these settings are saved as well.

Reduced green artifacts in screen center
 Formerly green dots could appear in the center of the image under 
 certain circumstances. This phenomenon has been eliminated.


*****-----Firmware Version Check-----*****

The Coolpix E-950 Firmware Updater Program Version 1.0 will update the firmware in your COOLPIX 950 from version 1.0 to version 1.1. If the version of the firmware in your COOLPIX 950 is not 1.0, please do not use this program. This program is not suiteable for any other Nikon Camera.

Use the following procedure to check the version of the firmware in your 
COOLPIX 950.

1. Turn the select dial to off.
2. Hold down the MENU button, and set the select dial to A-REC.
3. Continue holding down the MENU button until the image appears.
4. The screen will display the following information:

	Nikon
	E950V*.*
	The "*.*" will be the version number, such as "1.0." If it reads 1.0,
	you can use this utility.
	If the version number is anything else, such as 1.1, do not use this 
	utility.

5. Turn the select dial to off.
This completes the version check procedure.

*****-----Preparing Your Camera and Computer for the Upgrade-----*****

Once initiated, the firmare upgrade procedure must not be interrupted, (for example by disconnecting the serial cable, auto power switch off in the camera or computer, another process taking priority in the computer, electrical disturbance). Interruption is likely to render the camera unuseable.

Before upgrading the firmware please ensure that all applications running on your computer are terminated and that the serial and power connections are secure.

Make sure that you are using the EH-30 adapter or a fresh set of batteries to power the camera. The update process may take up to ten minutes, depending on the speed of the serial communications port.

*****-----Performing the Upgrade-----*****

1. Un-zip/decompress the Firmware Uploader File and double click on the Uploader application program.

2. Click the box marked "Upload" on the computer.

!! Warning: Once you have pressed this button, do not, under any circumstances attempt to halt the uploader until it has completed.!!

3. A message in English "Writing Firmware is complite" will be displayed to advise that the upload has completed.

4. Click the box marked "Close" on the computer and turn the COOLPIX 950 select dial to off.

5. Disconnect the serial cable.

This completes the firmware update.

Please verify that the COOLPIX 950 software version number is 1.1, using the procedure outlined above. If you changed the auto power-off setting to 30 minutes, you may now change it back to your original setting.



Nikon ETO
16th July 1999