Recommended Computer Environment - Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX50V User Manual

Cyber-shot User Guide
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Recommended computer environment

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-
Microsoft Windows XP* SP3/Windows Vista SP2/Windows 7 SP1/ Windows 8
installed)
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
CPU
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.))
Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended.)
Memory
Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8: 1 GB or more
Hard Disk
(Disk
space
Approximately 500 MB
required
for
installation)
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
USB Connection: Mac OS X v10.5 to v10.8
OS (pre-installed) 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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