Help with DCU 5 utility from a Newbie

k2parn · 08-21-2016, 05:04 AM

I just received my K1, and I am looking forward to using it when I get some lenses but I am trying to learn basics in the meantime. I was wondering how to get the DCU 5 file that came on a disc with the camera because I do not have a drive on my computer. They only have the DCU 5 update on the Ricoh site, and I did download that but does not work unless you have the original DCU 5 file.
I am coming from a Sony A7 FF camera that I killed when I dropped it in a brook; so I did some research on camera systems because I do not feel the Sony's are weatherproof enough to use outside.

Not a Number · 08-21-2016, 07:18 AM - **2 Likes**

If you are using a Windows PC do you have a "thumb" drive, and SD card reader or other removable USB drive? If not connect your K-1 to your computer with a USB cable. Otherwise connect the USB/flash drive or card and in Windows Explorer right click on the drive and pick rename. Change the drive/volume name to S-SW140 and then you can run the file you downloaded from Ricoh.

If you are using Window 8.1 or 10 the update file complains it can't find a previous version but if you click OK - next - next - you can continue to install it without renaming a disk as above.

k2parn · 08-21-2016, 10:15 AM

Originally posted by Not a Number

If you are using a Windows PC do you have a "thumb" drive, and SD card reader or other removable USB drive? If not connect your K-1 to your computer with a USB cable. Otherwise connect the USB/flash drive or card and in Windows Explorer right click on the drive and pick rename. Change the drive/volume name to S-SW140 and then you can run the file you downloaded from Ricoh.

If you are using Window 8.1 or 10 the update file complains it can't find a previous version but if you click OK - next - next - you can continue to install it without renaming a disk as above.

Thanks, and that worked...

08-21-2016, 05:04 AM	#1
k2parn Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Concord, New Hampshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 46	Help with DCU 5 utility from a Newbie I just received my K1, and I am looking forward to using it when I get some lenses but I am trying to learn basics in the meantime. I was wondering how to get the DCU 5 file that came on a disc with the camera because I do not have a drive on my computer. They only have the DCU 5 update on the Ricoh site, and I did download that but does not work unless you have the original DCU 5 file. I am coming from a Sony A7 FF camera that I killed when I dropped it in a brook; so I did some research on camera systems because I do not feel the Sony's are weatherproof enough to use outside.

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08-21-2016, 07:18 AM - 2 Likes	#2
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	If you are using a Windows PC do you have a "thumb" drive, and SD card reader or other removable USB drive? If not connect your K-1 to your computer with a USB cable. Otherwise connect the USB/flash drive or card and in Windows Explorer right click on the drive and pick rename. Change the drive/volume name to S-SW140 and then you can run the file you downloaded from Ricoh. If you are using Window 8.1 or 10 the update file complains it can't find a previous version but if you click OK - next - next - you can continue to install it without renaming a disk as above.

08-21-2016, 10:15 AM	#3
k2parn Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Concord, New Hampshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 46 Original Poster	Originally posted by Not a Number If you are using a Windows PC do you have a "thumb" drive, and SD card reader or other removable USB drive? If not connect your K-1 to your computer with a USB cable. Otherwise connect the USB/flash drive or card and in Windows Explorer right click on the drive and pick rename. Change the drive/volume name to S-SW140 and then you can run the file you downloaded from Ricoh. If you are using Window 8.1 or 10 the update file complains it can't find a previous version but if you click OK - next - next - you can continue to install it without renaming a disk as above. Thanks, and that worked...