blank screen cant d/l update

jssurfer · 04-13-2013, 03:08 PM

after d/l update 1.04 to my desktop [should I do more, anything missed] with the/ the icon on desktop.... I hook up the camera to the computer and w/ charged batt and formatted blank card in.... I plugged it in and turned it on,, w/ and w/o pressing the menu button the screen stays black,, after turning it off and un-PLUGGING it, then turn it back on to find screen Ok ..... am I missing something?? I followed the sequence in the pentax site numerous times, should I be doing something w/ the icon on the desktop first/more... would that cause a black/blank screen on the K30 has anyone else experenced this????
sincerly

Adam · 04-13-2013, 03:12 PM

The USB cable should not be connected when you're updating. Just copy the .BIN file to the card, then unplug the camera and follow the firmware installation instructions.

jssurfer · 04-13-2013, 03:22 PM

Originally posted by Adam

The USB cable should not be connected when you're updating. Just copy the .BIN file to the card, then unplug the camera and follow the firmware installation instructions.

how do I copy bin file to card?? I have d/l icon from site on desktop is there another step?

Adam · 04-13-2013, 03:24 PM

Originally posted by jssurfer

how do I copy bin file to card?? I have d/l icon from site on desktop is there another step?

You need to extract it from the zip file after downloading it. Then, just drag and drop it to the top of the SD card.

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jssurfer · 04-13-2013, 03:32 PM

Originally posted by Adam

You need to extract it from the zip file after downloading it. Then, just drag and drop it to the top of the SD card.

how do i extract it from zip file

Adam · 04-13-2013, 03:44 PM

Originally posted by jssurfer

how do i extract it from zip file

What OS are you using? Normally you just have to double-click on the zip then drag the file out. If you right-click, there should also be an option to extract the whole zip file. If you still can't get it to work, do a google search for "unzipping a zip file".

jssurfer · 04-13-2013, 03:59 PM

Originally posted by Adam

What OS are you using? Normally you just have to double-click on the zip then drag the file out. If you right-click, there should also be an option to extract the whole zip file. If you still can't get it to work, do a google search for "unzipping a zip file".

yes I did it I dragged and dropped it then did like the ins. said and I got it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thank you all for all your help!!!! I thought the cord was bad,,
live n learn

Adam · 04-13-2013, 04:04 PM

Originally posted by jssurfer

yes I did it I dragged and dropped it then did like the ins. said and I got it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thank you all for all your help!!!! I thought the cord was bad,,
live n learn

Great!

04-13-2013, 03:08 PM	#1
jssurfer Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 30	blank screen cant d/l update after d/l update 1.04 to my desktop [should I do more, anything missed] with the/ the icon on desktop.... I hook up the camera to the computer and w/ charged batt and formatted blank card in.... I plugged it in and turned it on,, w/ and w/o pressing the menu button the screen stays black,, after turning it off and un-PLUGGING it, then turn it back on to find screen Ok ..... am I missing something?? I followed the sequence in the pentax site numerous times, should I be doing something w/ the icon on the desktop first/more... would that cause a black/blank screen on the K30 has anyone else experenced this???? sincerly

04-13-2013, 03:12 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	The USB cable should not be connected when you're updating. Just copy the .BIN file to the card, then unplug the camera and follow the firmware installation instructions. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

04-13-2013, 03:44 PM	#6
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by jssurfer how do i extract it from zip file What OS are you using? Normally you just have to double-click on the zip then drag the file out. If you right-click, there should also be an option to extract the whole zip file. If you still can't get it to work, do a google search for "unzipping a zip file". Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

04-13-2013, 04:04 PM	#8
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by jssurfer yes I did it I dragged and dropped it then did like the ins. said and I got it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thank you all for all your help!!!! I thought the cord was bad,, live n learn Great! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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04-13-2013, 03:22 PM	#3
jssurfer Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 30 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam The USB cable should not be connected when you're updating. Just copy the .BIN file to the card, then unplug the camera and follow the firmware installation instructions. how do I copy bin file to card?? I have d/l icon from site on desktop is there another step?

04-13-2013, 03:24 PM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by jssurfer how do I copy bin file to card?? I have d/l icon from site on desktop is there another step? You need to extract it from the zip file after downloading it. Then, just drag and drop it to the top of the SD card. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

04-13-2013, 03:32 PM	#5
jssurfer Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 30 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam You need to extract it from the zip file after downloading it. Then, just drag and drop it to the top of the SD card. how do i extract it from zip file

04-13-2013, 03:59 PM	#7
jssurfer Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 30 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam What OS are you using? Normally you just have to double-click on the zip then drag the file out. If you right-click, there should also be an option to extract the whole zip file. If you still can't get it to work, do a google search for "unzipping a zip file". yes I did it I dragged and dropped it then did like the ins. said and I got it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thank you all for all your help!!!! I thought the cord was bad,, live n learn