Sony HDRAS15/B User Manual

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Preparing a computer (Windows)
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Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot 
environment.
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Faster processor is recommended.
• Operation with all computer environments is not assured.
1 Turn on the computer.
• Log on as an Administrator.
• Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software.
2 Connect the camera to the computer.
Visit the following URL and download the software.
http://www.sony.net/pm
The AutoPlay wizard is displayed.
3 Follow the instructions that appear on the computer screen to continue the 
installation.
When the installation completes, “PlayMemories Home” starts up.
• If the “PlayMemories Home” software is already installed on your computer, connect the camera to 
the computer, and register the camera with the “PlayMemories Home” software. Functions that can be 
used with this camera will then be available.
• If the “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” software is installed on your computer, it will be overwritten 
by the “PlayMemories Home” software. In this case, you cannot use some functions that were 
available with “PMB” with this “PlayMemories Home” software.
• For details on “PlayMemories Home” select 
 (“PlayMemories Home” Help Guide) on the software 
or visit the PlayMemories Home support page (http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/).
Step 1 Checking the computer system
OS*
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Microsoft Windows XP SP3/Windows Vista SP2/Windows 7 SP1
CPU*
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Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, or Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster
Memory
Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended)
Windows Vista/Windows 7: 1 GB or more
Hard disk
Disk space required for installation: Approximately 500 MB
Display
Minimum 1,024×768 dots
Others
USB port (this must be provided as standard, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible))
Either NTFS or exFAT file system is recommended as the hard disk file system.
Note
Step 2 Installing the “PlayMemories Home” 
software
1
 To USB jack
2
 To 
(USB) jack
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