Before Use
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
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OS (pre-installed)
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Microsoft
Windows
XP*1
SP3/Windows
Vista*2
SP2/Windows 7
SP1
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CPU
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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.))
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Memory
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Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended.)
Windows Vista/Windows 7: 1 GB or more
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Hard Disk (Disk space required for installation)
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Approximately 500 MB
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Display
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1,024×768 dots or more
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*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
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OS (pre-installed)
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USB Connection: Mac OS X v10.3 to v10.7
Music Transfer: Mac OS X v10.4 to v10.7*
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* Equipped with Intel processor
Notes
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Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment.
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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.
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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).
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When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time.
