Installing “PMB” and “Music Transfer” (Windows)
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Turn on your computer and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.
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If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My Computer]) (SONYPMB).
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If the AutoPlay screen appears, select “Run Install.exe” and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with the installation.
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Click [Install].
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Select the desired language, then proceed to the following screen.
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Carefully read the agreement, click the radio button ( ) to accept the terms of the agreement, and then click [Next].
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Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
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Restarting the computer may be necessary. When the restarting confirmation message appears, restart the computer following the instructions on the screen.
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DirectX may be installed depending on the system environment of your computer.
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Connect the camera to your computer when the connecting confirmation message appears.
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When the camera is not connected to your computer, some functions cannot be used, such as importing images.
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Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete.
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Start up the software.
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To start up “PMB,” click (PMB) on the desktop.
For the detailed operation method, see the following “PMB” support page (English only):
http://www.sony.co.jp/pmb-se/
or click (PMB Help).
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To start up “PMB” from the Start menu, select [Start] [All Programs] (PMB).
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If “PMB” was installed on your computer and if you re-install “PMB” using the supplied CD-ROM, you can start up all the applications from “PMB Launcher.” To start up “PMB Launcher,” double-click (PMB Launcher) on the desktop.
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Log on as Administrator.
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If “PMB” has been already installed on your computer and that “PMB” version number is lower than that of the supplied CD-ROM, re-install “PMB” using the supplied CD-ROM.
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If the version number is higher than that of the supplied CD-ROM, you do not need to re-install “PMB”. When you connect the camera and the computer via USB cable, the available “PMB” function is activated.
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If “PMB” has already been installed on your computer and that “PMB” version number is lower than 5.0, some functions may become invalid after you install “PMB” using the supplied CD-ROM. Also, you can start up “PMB” or other various software from “PMB Launcher” installed at the same time. To start up “PMB Launcher” double-click (PMB Launcher) on the desktop.