Canon VIXIA HF M30 Firmware Update Procedure page 2

The firmware update for the HF M30/M31/M36/M300/M306 is performed as follows.
Step 1: Make Preparations
Explains the equipment required for the firmware update.
Step 2: Check the firmware version on your camcorder
Explains the steps for checking the firmware version on your camcorder.
Step 3: Download the firmware and prepare the data for the update
Explains the steps for downloading the new firmware for your camcorder.
Step 4: Prepare an SD (or SDHC) memory card for the firmware update
Explains the steps for copying the new firmware you downloaded to an SD (or SDHC) memory card.
Step 5: Update the camcorder to the new firmware
Explains the steps for updating the camcorder to the new firmware.
Step 1: Make Preparations
The following items are required for this firmware update.
1. Camcorder
2. Computer
3. SD memory card reader
4. SD memory car
5. Battery pack
6. Compact power adapter
( * )
OS Requirements: Windows® 7, Windows Vista™ (Service Pack 1 or 2), Windows® XP (Service Pack 3), or Mac OS X (10.4-10.6)
Customers who do not have items 2, 3, or 4 above are advised to contact our customer support center.
VIXIA HF M30/M31/M300, LEGRIA HF M36/M306
OS: Computer with either Windows or Mac OS X(*)
SD memory card reader (commercially available) or a computer with an SD card
slot
A 32 MB or higher-capacity SD memory card or SDHC memory card (both
commercially available)
* If using an SDHC memory card, the memory card reader or memory card slot
on the computer (previous item) must support SDHC memory cards.
The battery pack (BP-808) that comes with the digital camcorder.
The compact power adapter (CA-570) and power cord that come with the digital
camcorder
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