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Recommended computer environment

The following computer environment is recommended when using the software “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) and “Music Transfer” (Windows/Mac) and when importing images via a USB connection.

Windows

OS (pre-

Microsoft Windows XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP2/Windows 7 SP1

installed)

 

 

 

 

Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (For playing/editing the High Definition movies:

CPU

Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster/Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster (Intel Core 2

 

Duo 2.26 GHz or faster is required when processing AVC HD (FX/FH) movies.))

 

 

Memory

Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended.)

Windows Vista/Windows 7: 1 GB or more)

 

 

 

Hard Disk

 

(Disk space

Approximately 500 MB

required for

 

installation)

 

 

 

Display

1,024×768 dots or more

 

 

*1 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported.

Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or later is required to create a discs by installing the “Expanded Feature.”

*2 Starter (Edition) is not supported.

Mac

OS (pre-installed)

USB Connection: Mac OS X v10.3 to v10.7

 

Music Transfer: Mac OS X v10.4 to v10.7*

* Equipped with Intel processor

Notes

Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment.

If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time, some devices, including the camera, may not operate, depending on the types of USB devices you are using. 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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