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Preparing a computer
(Windows)
Checking the computer system
OS*
1
Microsoft Windows XP SP3*
2
/Windows Vista
SP2
*
3
/Windows 7 SP1/Windows 8
CPU
*
4
Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, or Intel
Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster (Intel Core
2 Duo 2.26 GHz or faster is required when
processing 3D, FX or FH movies, and Intel
Core 2 Duo 2.40 GHz or faster is required
when processing PS movies.)
Memory
Win
dows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or
more is recommended)
Windows Vista/ Windows 7/Windows 8:
1
GB or more
Hard disk
Disk volume required for installation:
Ap
proximately 500 MB
Display
Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots
*
1
Standard installation is required. Operation is
not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in a
multi-boot environment.
*
2
64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not
supported. Windows Image Mastering API
(IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or newer is required to use disc
creation function, etc.
*
3
Starter (Edition) is not supported.
*
4
Faster processor is recommended.
Notes
Operation with all computer environments is
not assured.
Installing the “PlayMemories
Home” software in your
computer
1
Access the following download
site using an Internet browser on
your computer, then click [Install]
[Run].
www.sony.net/pm
2
Install according to the on-screen
instructions.
When the on-screen instructions
prompting you to connect the camcorder
to a computer appear, connect the
camcorder to your computer with the
built-in cable.
When the installation completes,
“PlayMemories Home” starts up.
Built-in USB Cable