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## 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) | Microsoft Windows XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP2/Windows 7 SP1
When using “PlayMemories Home” | 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: 1 GB or more Hard Disk (Disk space required for installation): Approximately 500 MB Display: 1,024×768 dots or more
When using “Image Data Converter” | CPU/Memory: Pentium 4 or faster/1 GB or faster Display: 1,024×768 dots or more

*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) | USB Connection: Mac OS X v10.3 to v10.7 “Image Data Converter”: Mac OS X v10.5, v10.6 (Snow Leopard), v10.7 (Lion)
When using “Image Data Converter” | 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

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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