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Before Use

 

Recommended computer environment (Macintosh)

 

 

Shooting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Viewing

 

The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software “Music

 

 

Transfer” and “PMB Portable” and importing images via a USB connection.

Using MENU items (Shooting)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Using MENU items (Viewing)

 

 

 

 

 

OS (pre-installed)

USB Connection: Mac OS X (v10.3 to v10.6)

 

 

 

 

 

Changing settings

 

 

Music Transfer/PMB Portable: Mac OS X* (v10.4 to v10.6)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Viewing images on a TV

 

* Equipped with Intel Processor

 

 

Using with your computer

 

 

 

 

 

Notes

Printing

 

 

Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems

 

 

described above or in a multi-boot environment.

Troubleshooting

 

If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time, some

 

 

Precautions/About this camera

 

devices, including the camera, may not operate, depending on the types of USB devices

 

you are using.

 

 

Contents list

 

Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB

 

 

2.0) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer), as the camera is compatible with Hi-

 

 

Speed USB (USB 2.0).

 

 

When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode, communication

 

 

between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sony DSC-W570D, DSC-W580 manual Recommended computer environment Macintosh

DSC-W570D, DSC-W580, DSC-W570 specifications

The Sony DSC-W570, DSC-W580, and DSC-W570D are compact digital cameras that offer a combination of quality, performance, and ease of use, ideal for both beginners and those looking for a reliable point-and-shoot device. Each model is designed with features that cater to various photography needs while maintaining a user-friendly interface.

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