ARRI ALEXA 35 Body & PL Mount Set (LBUS) - Manual (Page 82)

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18.6 Update
ADVICE
Use a fully charged battery or a mains power supply to avoid power loss during updates.
Do not switch off the camera or unplug power during update processes.
Do not disconnect or remove components that are being updated.
18.6.1 Update of Camera Software
The camera software is updated using a USB-C memory stick. The Software Update Package (SUP)
will update the camera along with the MVF-2 and the lens mount – provided they are connected to the
camera. Before updating the camera, create the required folder structure on a USB-C memory stick.
For more information, see "User Storage" .
Software Update Package Download
► Download the software update package (SUP) from the Software and Firmware Updates for
Cameras section of our website.
► Double-click on the downloaded file (*.zip) to unpack it:
Update file (*.swu) Update key (*.lic) Release notes
► Carefully read the release notes.
► Copy the update file (*.swu) to folder ARRI/ALEXA35/SUP on the memory stick.
► Copy the update key (*.lic) to folder ARRI/ALEXA35/LICENSES on the memory stick.
Camera Update
► Connect the USB-C memory stick to the camera.
► Select
MENU > Setup > Factory Reset to perform a factory reset.
► Select MENU > System > Update > Update Camera .
► Select the required update file and press CONFIRM to start the update.
Wait for the update process to finish. The update procedure takes about ten minutes.
After a successful update and reboot, the camera displays a success message.
18.6.2 Update of Camera Components
The camera supports to update the MVF-2 viewfinder and the lens mount. Updating the MVF-2 and the
lens mount does not require a dedicated update file. The camera will issue a message if the software
version of MVF-2 and/or the lens mount does not match the version required by the currently installed
camera software.
► Select
MENU > System > Update .
The Update MVF-2 and Update Lens Mount entries show the software version installed on the
component and the software version required by the currently installed camera software.
► Select Update MVF-2 to update the MVF-2 or
Select Update Lens Mount to update the lens mount.
► Press CONFIRM to start the update.