Ricoh GR DIGITAL II Digital Camera Firmware 2.40 for XP/Vista Download

Posted at May 2, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

Ricoh GR DIGITAL II Digital Camera Firmware 2.40 for XP/Vista Description

Fixes:

- Add the following features. The detailed information is available in a PDF document.
[Playing Back Still Images]
- When you switch from a shooting mode to the playback mode, the camera shows the last picture when you played back at the last time.
- One Push Zoom with the ADJ. lever
- When you playback a still image, you can enlarge the still image with one-push by pressing the ADJ. lever.
[1 Push Zoom Ratio] of the ADJ. lever
- You can set the zoom ratio for the on-push zoom with the ADJ. lever.
[Play Mode Dial] to switch the functions of the ADJ. lever and the Up-down dial
- You can choose a setting option of the ADJ. lever and the Up-down dial at the playback mode.
[M Mode Dial] to switch the functions of the ADJ. lever and the Up-down dial
- You can change the functions between the ADJ. lever and the Up-down dial at the M mode.

Modified the following phenomenon.
- When using long time exposure, the orientation information (horizontal or vertical) of the image may not be recorded correctly.

Firmware installation steps:

1. Copy the firmware to the SD memory card.
2. Remove the SD memory card from the PC card reader/card slot and insert it into the camera.
3. Making sure that the camera’s power is turned off, switch the mode dial to SCENE. 
4. While pressing the MODE button, hold down the (Playback) button for 2-3 seconds. A confirmation message for the firmware update is displayed on the picture display. 
5. Press the (Right) button to select [Yes], and press the MENU/OK button. The firmware update starts, and the following message is displayed on the picture display. 
[Checking rewrite file]
[Rewriting program]
6. The camera automatically turns off and restarts.

Important notice:

- If the message [Incorrect rewriting file] is displayed and the camera is automatically turned off, check the camera model again and retry the update using the correct firmware.
- The firmware file copied to the SD memory card is deleted when you format the SD memory card. Delete the file if necessary.

About Digital Camera Firmware:

Updating to a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your camera can improve the device’s overall performance and stability, resolve various issues, and add support for newly developed features or enhance existing ones.

On the other hand, downgrading the camera’s firmware can recover its functionality in the unlikely event the currently installed version is faulty or the device’s performance dropped after an upgrade. However, bear in mind that applying an earlier build might not always be possible.

It is recommended that changing the camera’s firmware be performed when the new release resolves an issue that your device has been encountering, or adds a new feature (or enhances an existing one) that could prove useful for you.

This process isn’t intended to be destructive, but still, it’s best to save all your personal data and configurations before applying a different firmware. Moreover, make sure that the battery is fully charged and don’t use the camera’s buttons while the installation is in progress.

When it comes to the update method, usually, you must copy the firmware file onto a compatible memory card, insert it into the camera, and browse from the menu to the device’s update section.

However, each device has various ways to enter the update mode and particular steps that should be taken for a successful upgrade, therefore make sure you read the product’s installation guide.

That being said, if you consider that this firmware improves your device in any way, then hit the download button and get the desired version; if not, check with our website as often as possible so that you don’t miss the update that will boost your camera’s performance.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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