topic PMB software update - fails HX9v. in Cyber-shot compact cameras

PMB software update - fails HX9v.

rholmesa — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:07:26 GMT

I have just purchased a DSC-HX9V and each time I plug it into my Macbook, it says there is a later version of the software and lets me download it.

Problem is when I come to install it - it says there is not enough space on PMBPortable disc (which is the camera) - please delete unwanted files.

Well - I don't fancy just deleting files that were already in the camera....

Any suggestions on what is safe to delete, or maybe other ways of saving space to allow the update to proceed?

Thanks

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PMB software update - fails HX9v.

Mick2011 — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:32:12 GMT

Hi rholmesa, welcome to the Sony Forums

What was the name of the software you downloaded?

If the computer is prompting you to download software (and not camera firmware) then it should be installed on the computer, not the camera.

When you're asked to select a destination for software downloads, always choose another storage device such as your Mac's internal hard drive.

Unlike firmware updates, you can safely ignore all software updates for the Mac, with the possible exception of GPS assist data. If it's a GPS update you're referring to, let me know and I'll explain how to deal with it.

Cheers

Mick

Re: PMB software update - fails HX9v.

PWHILTON — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:50:11 GMT

could you explain how to update my hx9 gps data please

Re: PMB software update - fails HX9v.

tescodan — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 19:37:20 GMT

Mick was there a fix to your original questions, as i have the same issue, only on iMac

Dan

Re: PMB software update - fails HX9v.

Mick2011 — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 03:07:09 GMT

Hi Dan, welcome to the Sony Forums

There was no update to the question; if you're on a Mac you can safely ignore prompts to download PMB software, as you can't run PMB on a Mac.

Cheers

Mick