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computer environment
Recommended computer environment
The following computer environment is recommended when using the software “PlayMemories Home”
(Windows) and “Image Data Converter” (Windows/Mac) and when importing images via a USB
connection.
Windows
OS (pre-
installed)
Microsoft Windows XP*
1
SP3/Windows Vista*
2
SP2/Windows 7 SP1
When using
“PlayMemories
Home”
CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (For playing/editing the High Definition
movies: 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
and Intel Core 2 Duo 2.40 GHz or faster is required when processing AVC HD (PS)
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 required for installation): Approximately 500 MB
Display: 1,024×768 dots or more
When using
“Image Data
Converter”
CPU/Memory: Pentium 4 or faster/1 GB or faster
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 disc 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
“Image Data Converter”: Mac OS X v10.5, v10.6 (Snow Leopard),
v10.7 (Lion)
When using “Image Data
Converter”
CPU: Intel processor (Intel Core Solo/Core Duo/Core 2 Duo etc.)
Memory: 1 GB or more is recommended
Display: 1,024×768 dots or more
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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