Nikon 1 AW1 Camera Firmware A:1.01/B:1.00 Download

Posted at December 22, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

Nikon 1 AW1 Camera Firmware A:1.01/B:1.00 Description

Fixes:

- An issue that prevented updating of the camera’s A-GPS file using the latest A-GPS file has been resolved.

Check your current firmware versions before beginning:

- Turn on the camera.
- Press the camera’s MENU button and select Firmware version from the setup menu.
- The camera's A and B firmware version will be displayed.
- Turn off the camera.

Installation instructions:

- Create a new folder with an appropriate name on your computer's hard disk.
- Download F-AW1-V101W.exe to the folder created in step 1.
- Run F-AW1-V101W.exe to create the folder titled AW1Update, containing the following file: AW1_0101.bin : the firmware
- Format a memory card with the camera and use a card reader or similar device to copy AW1_0101.bin to the root directory on the memory card.
- Insert the memory card containing the downloaded firmware into the camera and turn on the camera. Select Firmware version from the setup menu and CAREFULLY follow the instructions displayed to upgrade the camera’s firmware.
- After the upgrade is complete, turn the camera off and remove the memory card.
- Access the Firmware version item in the setup menu to confirm that the camera’s firmware has been upgraded.

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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