EdR Loc: Gig Harbor, WA

I tried to update my K3 firmware. Followed all the steps and downloaded the update to my memory card.
Per instructions I used a 32 gig card. When that didn’t work I saw a post that suggested using a 16 gig card. I tried that also. After I download the firmware the cards show that what I got was titled DCIM, not the fwdc220b.bin that was supposed to be there. When I installed them in the camera it didn’t install an update. It didn’t do anything. I even tried clicking on the DCIM to see if it would open. No!
If you have any info please post it and maybe send me a private message. Thank you. EdR

krmitchell55 Loc: Springdale, Arkansas

Did you follow the instructions from here?
http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/digital/k3_s.html
The file has to be unzipped and the bin file placed in the root directory of the SD card.

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

The DCIM folder or directory is the name for nearly any image file holder or a devise, be it camera, smartphone, scanner, etc. That is where the file you are looking for, or need, is. You need to put the fwdc220b.bin file on a blank SD or CF card. Do be careful not to interrupt the firmware update or allow the power to fail in your camera. Damaged firmware is like a corrupted BIOS in your computer, serious business. So if you are unsure of yourself, have your camera updated by a camera repair shop. It is actually easy to do yourself if you fully understand. I've done it twice myself; to a K-3 and to a K-5.

EdR Loc: Gig Harbor, WA

Thank you. I quit last night and started again this AM. I did follow those directions. Not sure how I got the DCIM unzipped but I did. I am now updated.👍

EdR Loc: Gig Harbor, WA

Thank you for your answer. I managed to stumble through and now am updated. 😁