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Canon PowerShot G1 Firmware Update Installation Instructions

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PowerShot G1 Firmware Update Installation Instructions
Precautions
Use the dedicated AC power supply Compact Power
Adapter CA-560 for firmware update.
Do not shut off the power during the firmware writing
operation. A power failure during the firmware writing
operation will disable the camera.
Do not open the CF card slot cover or press any camera
buttons during the firmware writing operation.
Please read, understand and observe all precautions and instructions before attempting to update the
PowerShot G1's firmware. If you are not confident that you can install the firmware update by yourself,
then by all means allow the Canon Customer Support Center or the local Canon Distributor listed in the
Canon European Warranty System List (EWS) to assist you.
Files in the "DC97" folder
Verify that the files listed followings match those in your "DC97" folder.
The files should be contained in the "MISC" folder of the "DC97" folder.
File name
Capacity
A.IMG
424960 byte
B.IMG
216448 byte
B1.IMG
28886 byte
B10.IMG
20960 byte
B11.IMG
13016 byte
B12.IMG
16510 byte
B13.IMG
20346 byte
B14.IMG
20636 byte
B15.IMG
22056 byte
B16.IMG
29710 byte
B17.IMG
31982 byte
B18.IMG
14830 byte
B19.IMG
7164 byte
B2.IMG
6506 byte
B20.IMG
11912 byte
B21.IMG
10084 byte
B22.IMG
13396 byte
B23.IMG
4500 byte
B24.IMG
4332 byte
B25.IMG
20674 byte
B26.IMG
2474 byte
B27.IMG
B3.IMG
28986 byte
B4.IMG
17338 byte
B5.IMG
26682 byte
B6.IMG
27583 byte
B7.IMG
27583 byte
B8.IMG
15360 byte
B9.IMG
2038 byte
P.DAT
1599 byte
romupd.exe
19128 byte
romupd.ini
X1.IMG
4528 byte
Firmware version 1.0.0.3
832 byte
58 byte : Depends on your system this file size would differ a little.

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Summary of Contents for Canon PowerShot G1

  • Page 1 Please read, understand and observe all precautions and instructions before attempting to update the PowerShot G1's firmware. If you are not confident that you can install the firmware update by yourself, then by all means allow the Canon Customer Support Center or the local Canon Distributor listed in the Canon European Warranty System List (EWS) to assist you.
  • Page 2 Method (B): IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ANY OF THE ABOVE CARD READING DEVICES 1. Insert the CF card into the PowerShot G1, and connect it to the PC* with an USB cable or a serial cable**. 2. Double-click the "UploadFirmware" in the "G1_FirmUpdate1003" folder, and follow the instructions so that the "DC97"...
  • Page 3 PROCEDURE 2 : Start the camera with Replay mode 1. Ensure the camera is powered from the AC power supply. 2. Insert the CF card in the camera. 3. Then switch the Main Dial to (Replay) PROCEDURE 3 : Select "Firm Update" from the menu 1.
  • Page 4 [Current version] -> 1.0.0.3 Note: Some PowerShot G1 cameras have already been updated to firmware version 1.0.0.3 prior to shipment. If you see the message "Updated already" in the LCD monitor, it means that firmware version 1.0.0.3 is already installed in your camera.
  • Page 5 Please verify the following before downloading the archived firmware file. Please see the inner side of the battery cover. If you can see a red stamp "2" there, firmware version 1.0.0.3 has already been installed in your camera. PROCEDURE 5 : Press the "SET" button Press the "SET"...
  • Page 6 Verifying the firmware update Please connect your PowerShot G1 to a compatible personal computer (as listed in the PowerShot G1 Software Starter Guide) in which at least one of the following programs has been properly installed: Canon Digital Camera TWAIN driver version 3.4 or higher (for Windows®), together with a TWAIN-compliant image editor such as Adobe®...