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SIGMA SD9 CAMERA FIRMWARE UPDATE VERSION 2.0.4.1642 December 15, 2003

Benefits of this Firmware (V 2.0.4.1642) Update

• Reduced tendency to highlight blowouts and "blooming"
  in overexposed long exposure shots.
• Several bugs fixed.

What is Firmware Updater software and what is Firmware?

The Firmware Updater Software is a downloadable computer program, which will update the firmware in your Sigma SD9. The firmware is a program, which runs inside the camera and controls its operation. By running the Updater Software you will install the new firmware in the camera.

Do you need this Firmware Update?

If your camera firmware is any version other than 2.0.4.1642, it is recommended that you update the firmware in your camera. This will allow you to benefit from improved operating performance of your Sigma SD9.

To verify your camera's current firmware version, please follow this sequence of steps:

1) Turn on your camera.
2) Choose the 'Menu' button on the back of the camera (to the left of the LCD screen)
3) Select the top menu item "Camera Info…".
4) Depress the right arrow on the 4-way controller.
5) Depress the bottom arrow on the joystick toggle. This will give you a screen that lists different versions of programs loaded on the camera. If the "Digital:" version is any version other than 2.0.4.1642, you should download this new version and update your camera.

How does the Firmware Download and Installation procedure work?

Simply click on the correct download option (Mac or PC version depending on what type of computer you have) and save the version to your computer's hard drive. Then, download and follow the installation instructions. If you use a Macintosh computer, you will need a program called Stuffit in order to unstuff the .sit file format of the firmware download. This application is available at no cost via http://www.stuffit.com/expander/download.html.

PC Download Firmware for Windows PC (V 2.0.4.1642, File size: 3.87MB) Installation and Updating Instructions for PC (Adobe Acrobat, size: 39kb)	Macintosh Download Firmware for Macintosh (V 2.0.4.1642, File size : 3.61MB) Installation Instructions for Macintosh (Adobe Acrobat, size: 40kb)
via CF-Card copy for PC and Macintosh Download Firmware for CF-Card copy (v2.0.4.1642, File size: 1.42MB) Installation and Updating Instructions for CF-Card copy (Adobe Acrobat, size: 7kb)

If you have any questions pertaining to the download or installation procedure, please contact the Sigma Distributor and Service Center nearest you.  The Sigma  International Distributors are listed at http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/world/index.html