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)
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Microsoft
Windows
XP*1
SP3/Windows
Vista*2
SP2/Windows 7
SP1/Windows 8
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When using “PlayMemories Home”
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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/Windows 8: 1 GB or more
Hard Disk (Disk space required for installation): Approximately 500 MB
Display: 1,024×768 dots or more
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When using “Image Data Converter Ver.4”
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CPU/Memory: Pentium 4 or faster/1 GB or faster
Display: 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 disc by installing the “Expanded Feature.”
*2 Starter (Edition) is not supported.
Mac
OS (pre-installed)
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USB Connection: Mac OS X v10.3 to v10.8
“Image Data Converter Ver.4”: Mac OS X v10.5, v10.6, v10.7, v10.8
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When using “Image Data Converter Ver.4”
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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
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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.