The following computer environment is recommended when using the software “PlayMemories Home”
(Windows), “Music Transfer” and “Wireless Auto Import”(Windows/Mac) and when importing images via
a USB connection.

Windows

OS (pre-

installed)

Microsoft Windows XP* SP3/Windows Vista SP2/Windows 7 SP1/ Windows 8

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.))

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 dots × 768 dots or more

* 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.

Mac

OS (pre-installed)

USB Connection: Mac OS X v10.5 to v10.8

Music Transfer: Mac OS X v10.5 to v10.8*

Wireless Auto Import: Mac OS X v10.5 – v10.7

* Equipped with Intel processor

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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