The ver.req file method is used to gather firmware information about this camera model. On your computer, create a file named ver.req in the root directory of the SD card. Turn off the camera, and insert the card. Turn on the camera in playback mode by pressing the blue round playback button(Button 3 on page 41 of the offical manual). Hold down FUNCSET until a clock appears. Release FUNCSET. Ver.req First Page Data: holding down FUNCSET again, and the screen will return to playback. Do not release , and press DISP: Canon PowerShot SX130 IS P-ID:3211 PAL D Firmware Ver GM1.01C (1.0.1.0)