Ensure your Sony camera is updated with the latest firmware. Here’s how to check and update the firmware of your ILCE-7RM2 camera.
Step 1: Check System Software Version
- Turn on your camera and go to “Menu.”
- Navigate to “Setup subpage [6]” and select “Version.”
- If your version is Ver. 4.01, no update is needed.
Step 2: Verify System Requirements Ensure your computer meets these requirements:
- Operating Systems: Windows 10 or above.
- Power Source: Fully charged NP-FW50 battery pack or AC adaptor AC-PW20
- USB Cable: Use the cable supplied with the camera
Step 3: Download the Updater
- Visit the Sony website and find the firmware update.
- Read the disclaimer and click “Download.”
- Save the file, for example Update_ILCE7RM2V401.exe to your desktop.
Step 4: Prepare for Update
- Close all running programs.
- Double-click the downloaded file [Update_ILCE7RM2V401.exe].
- The System Software Updater will start.
- Turn on your camera, go to “Menu,” “Setup subpage [4],” select “USB Connection,” and ensure “Mass Storage” is selected.
- Connect the camera to the computer with the supplied USB cable.
Step 5: Execute the Update
- Follow on-screen instructions on the System Software Updater.
- Click “Next” to proceed if the current version is Ver. 4.00 or earlier.
- The camera will automatically reset, and the update process will start. This will take approximately 5 minutes.
Important Notes:
- Do not turn off the camera or disconnect the USB cable during the update.
- If the computer doesn’t recognize the camera, reconnect the USB cable or try another USB terminal.
- After updating, the camera will restart automatically.
Step 6: Confirm Update
- Once the update is complete, the device will restart.
- On the camera, go to “Menu,” “Setup subpage [6],” and select “Version” to confirm it displays Ver. 4.01.
Troubleshooting:
- If the update doesn’t complete and the monitor remains black for over 15 minutes:
- Disconnect the USB cable and remove the battery and AC adapter.
- Wait a few minutes, then reinsert the battery or reconnect the AC adapter.
- Restart the computer and repeat the installation process.
Following these steps ensures your Sony ILCE-7RM2 camera is updated to the latest firmware version, enhancing its performance and features.