Firmware Version 2.0.2 for the GPS Receiver GP-E2 [Windows]

Content Id: 0400271402

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Firmware Version 2.0.2 incorporates the following fixes:

1. Corrects a phenomenon in which, in rare cases, the digital compass is not displayed and the location information is not updated when using the GP-E2 through the USB connection.
2. Corrects a phenomenon in which, in rare cases, the GPS log's time information will show the date of the next day.

Firmware Version 2.0.2 is for the GP-E2 with firmware up to Version 2.0.1. If the GP-E2's firmware is already Version 2.0.2, it is not necessary to update the firmware.

When updating the firmware of the camera, please review the instructions thoroughly before you download the firmware.

Please note:
Do not downgrade the firmware of the product to Version 2.0.1 or earlier after updating to Version 2.0.2.
To update the firmware of this product, GPS Log File Utility that is bundled with the product is required. Furthermore, before updating the firmware, use GPS Log File Utility to save the GPS log files in the built-in memory to your computer. After the GPS log files are saved to your computer, make sure to delete the log files from the built-in memory of the GPS receiver before updating the firmware.

Q&A:
Preparations for a firmware update:
1. After the downloaded compressed file (.zip) is extracted, a firmware folder is created.

*Extracting the downloaded file:
Right-click the zip file, and then select Extract All to extract the file.

2. The extracted folder contains the firmware (File Name: gpe20202.FIR, File Size: 524,780 bytes) and instructions on the firmware update procedures (a PDF file in five languages: Japanese, English, French, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese).

Before starting the firmware update operations, please confirm the contents of the download, and carefully read through the firmware update procedures. Make sure that you follow the instructions below to perform the firmware update:

3. Please use brand-new AA alkaline batteries for the firmware update. Do not use rechargeable AA batteries.
The reason for this is that if the power of the GP-E2 is disconnected during the firmware update, you will not be able to update the firmware and the GP-E2 may malfunction.

4. During the firmware update:
Do not turn off the power switch of the GP-E2 or open the battery compartment cover.
Do not unplug the interface cable that is connected to the computer.

Q: Please tell me about the changes made in Firmware Version 2.0.2?
A: The following fixes have been included:
1. Corrects a phenomenon in which, in rare cases, the digital compass is not displayed and the location information is not updated when using the GP-E2 through the USB connection.
2. Corrects a phenomenon in which, in rare cases, the GPS log's time information will show the date of the next day.

(The following is the history of past firmware updates)

Q: Are the improvements from previous firmware versions included in Firmware Version 2.0.2?
A: Yes, the following improvements from the previous version are included:

(Previous) Version 2.0.0 improvements:

1. Fixes a phenomenon, whereby, in rare cases, the signal acquisition indicator on the GPS Receiver GP-E2 shows "Slow blinking (Signal acquired)" even if a signal is not acquired yet.
2. Fixes a phenomenon, whereby if the built-in memory to which GPS log files are saved becomes full, the new log files may not be correctly saved
3. Support has been added for the EOS Rebel T6s/EOS 760D and EOS Rebel T6i/750D.
4. Support for the EOS 5Ds and EOS 5Ds R cameras has been added

File information

File Name : gpe2-v202-win.zip
File Type : FA
File Size : 3718612KB