PowerShot Zoom Firmware Update version 1.0.1

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Changes:
Firmware Version 1.0.1 incorporates the following fix:
1. Improves the accuracy of autofocus for subjects at short distances when using the zoom position at 400mm/800mm.

Firmware Version 1.0.1 is for cameras with firmware Version 1.0.0. If the camera's firmware is already Version 1.0.1, it is not necessary to update the firmware.

When updating the firmware of the camera, please review the instructions thoroughly before you download the firmware.

Q&A:
Preparations for a firmware update:

Windows
After the downloaded compressed file (.zip) is extracted, a firmware folder is created.

*Extracting the downloaded file:
Right-click the zip file, and then select Extract All to extract the file.

The extracted folder contains the firmware (File name: PSZ00101.FIR.FIR, File size: 28,572,832 bytes) and instructions on the firmware update procedures (a PDF file in five languages: Japanese, English, French, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese).

Before starting the firmware update operations, please confirm the contents of the download, and carefully review the instructions to confirm your understanding of the firmware update procedures.

Macintosh
After the downloaded compressed file (.dmg file) is extracted, a firmware folder is created.

*Extracting the downloaded file:
The downloaded folder is automatically extracted, and a firmware folder is created. If the download folder cannot be automatically extracted, double-click the folder.

The extracted folder contains the firmware (File name: PSZ00101.FIR.FIR, File size: 28,572,832 bytes) and instructions on the firmware update procedures (a PDF file in five languages: Japanese, English, French, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese).

Before starting the firmware update operations, please confirm the contents of the download, and carefully review the instructions to confirm your understanding of the firmware update procedures.

(The following is the history of past firmware updates)
Firmware Version 1.0.1 is the first update to be released.

Further information:

 • PowerShot Zoom Firmware Download