Handbook

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Computer (Advanced Operations)
Computer
Comput er (Advanced Op erations)
Using the camera with your computer
Use the following applications to allow more versatile uses of images shot
using your camera.
• “PlayMemories Home”
You can import still images or movies recorded using the camera to your
computer so that you can view them, and use various convenient features
to enhance the images you have shot.
• “Image Data Converter”
You can open RAW format image files.
For detailed notes on installation, see page 66.
Notes
• An Internet connection is required to install the software.
• Use “Image Data Converter” to play back RAW images.
• “PlayMemories Home” is not compatible with Mac computers. When you play back
images on Mac computers, use the appropriate application software supplied with
the Mac computer.
The following computer environment is recommended when using the
software and importing images via a USB connection.
* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Windows Image
Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or later is required to use the function
for creating discs.
Recommended computer environment (Windows)
OS (pre-installed) Microsoft Windows XP* SP3/Windows Vista** SP2/
Windows 7 SP1/Windows 8
“PlayMemories
Home”
CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster
(For playing/editing 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 (AVC HD (FX/FH)))
Memory: Windows XP 512MB 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: Screen resolution-1024 × 768 dots or more
“Image Data
Converter Ver.4”
CPU/Memory: Pentium 4 or faster/1 GB or more
Display: 1024 × 768 dots or more