ILCA-99M2 System Software (Firmware) Update Ver.1.01 (Mac)

Important notice

• Please close all other application software before updating the system software.
• Use a fully charged rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500 or the AC adaptor AC-PW10AM (sold separately).
• Do not remove the battery during the update; as the sudden loss of power may render the camera inoperable.
• Remove the memory card from the camera before starting the update process.
• The system software update will take approximately 10 minutes. Please do not allow your computer to go into Sleep mode during this time.
  If the computer does go into Sleep mode and the update is interrupted, the entire update process will need to be restarted.
• Do not open "About This System Software Updater" in the System Software Updater menu as this may cause the Updater software to crash.
• Do not connect the camera to other any other devices except your computer.

How to download the Updater:

1. After reading the disclaimer, click Download.
2. The [Update_ILCA99M2V101.dmg] file will start downloading.
3. Save the file to the desktop of your computer (recommended).

Step 1: Start the Updater

1. Close all currently programs currently running on your computer.
2. Double-click the [Update_ILCA99M2V101.dmg] file you downloaded. Do not connect the camera at this point.
3. [Update_ILCA99M2V101] is expanded.
4. Double-click the [UpdateSetting Tool] icon .
5. To load a kernel extension, the message prompts you to allow the application to make changes. Type the password for the administrative account.
   
   
   
   • For macOS 11 – 12 users
     

     If your computer is running on macOS 11 – 12, you also need to download the System Software Update Helper. Go to the download page below,
     follow the instructions, and download the System Software Update Helper to start the updater.
     If your computer is running on another OS, follow the procedure below.

   • For macOS 10.15 users
     

     If your computer is running on macOS 10.15, you also need to download the Driver Loader. Go to the download page below,
     follow the instructions, and download the Driver Loader to start the updater.
     If your computer is running on another OS, follow the procedure below.

   • For macOS 10.13 or 10.14 users
     Once the message from the system displays, the security and privacy screen will be displayed.
     • If the following message is displayed before "Security and Privacy" is displayed, press the [OK] button.
       
     • Open the "General" tab on the "Security and Privacy" screen and allow reading of the "Sony Corporation" system software.
       
       Note: If you have approved this in the past, the security and privacy screen will not be displayed.
     • If you are asked to restart macOS after clicking the [Allow] button, please restart and return to the beginning of the update procedure.
     • If the "Security and Privacy" screens does not disappear, please close the window.
     • If both the message displayed and the "Security and Privacy" screen do not disappear, close both using the [OK] button.
       
   
   
   • For macOS 10.12 or lower user
     Connect the camera to the computer
     • A dialogue box for the USB connection will be displayed.
       
     • Connect the camera to the PC using the USB cable (supplied). "USB Mode" appears on the LCD monitor of the camera.
     • Click [OK].If the message is displayed, close using the [OK] button.
       
       Note: Never turn off the camera nor disconnect the USB cable while updating.


6. The System Software Updater will start.
   
   Note: If the System Software Updater does not start up, double-click [System Software Updater] in the [Update_ILCA99M2V101] - [Resources] folder to start up.


7. Turn on the camera.


8. Following the instructions in the System Software Updater window, on the camera, select Menu > Setup subpage [3] > USB Connection and check if Mass Storage has been selected.If a mode other than Mass Storage is selected, please select Mass Storage.
   


9. Connect the camera to the computer with the supplied USB cable. "USB Mode" appears on the LCD screen of the camera.
   Note: If the computer cannot find the device, the message "Could not find the camera for this update" is displayed on the computer screen. Please try the following:
   
   • Disconnect the USB cable and connect it again.
   • If the computer has multiple USB terminals, try with the other terminals.
   
   Sometimes, when the camera is connected to the computer with the USB cable, a message prompting you to restart the computer may be displayed.
   If this happens, remove the battery pack from the camera, reboot the computer and follow the instructions from "2. Start the System Software Updater".


10. Click [Next]. The current version number and updated version number appear on the lower left-hand side of the screen.After confirming that the current software version is "Ver. 1.00 or earlier", click Next. If the current system software version is 1.01 or later, the update is not required.In this case, disconnect the camera from the computer and click Finish. Turn off the camera, remove the battery pack, reinsert the battery and turn the camera back on.
    Update is required
    
    
    Update is not required
    


11. The camera will automatically be reset.
    The screen below will be displayed.
    
    Note: The Loading icon may not be displayed depending on the OS version that you are using.


12. Start the update
    After automatically resetting, the following screen is shown and the update starts. The progress bar appears during the update process (approximately 10 minutes).
    Note: Never turn off the camera or disconnect the USB cable while updating.
    


13. Complete the update
    Once the update has been completed, the camera will automatically restart. Make sure that the camera is turned on and wait until the LCD screen appears again.Click Finish when the LCD screen appears and disconnect the USB cable.
    
    Note: After restarting, a data recovery warning is sometimes displayed. This is normal. Please wait until this warning disappears.
    

Step 2: Confirm that the system software version of your device is Ver. 1.01.

1. On the camera, select Menu > Setup subpage [6] > Version
2. The system software version is displayed as illustrated below.