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FAQs & troubleshooting

What are the system requirements for my camera?

Content Id: 8200326100


Solution

Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements.

Windows

OS Windows Vista (including Service Pack 1)
Windows XP Service Pack 2
Computer ModelThe above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports.
CPU Still ImagesWindows Vista : Pentium 1.3 GHz or higher
Windows XP : Pentium 500 MHz or higher
MoviesCore 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or higher
RAM Still ImagesWindows Vista : 512 MB or more
Windows XP : 256 MB or more
Movies1 GB or more
InterfaceUSB
Free Hard Disk Space
Canon Utilities
- ZoomBrowser EX : 200 MB or more
- PhotoStitch : 40 MB or more
- Digital Photo Professional 200 MB or more (certain models only)
Display1.024 x 768 pixels / High Color (16 bit) or better

Macintosh

OS Mac OS X (v10.4 - v10.5)
Computer ModelThe above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports.
CPU Still ImagesPowerPC G4 / G5 or Intel Processor
MoviesCore Duo 1.66 GHz or higher
RAM Still ImagesMac OS X v10.5 : 512 MB or more
Mac OS X v10.4 : 256 MB or more
Movies1 GB or more
InterfaceUSB
Free Hard Disk Space
Canon Utilities
- ImageBrowser : 300 MB or more
- PhotoStitch : 50 MB or more
- Digital Photo Professional 200 MB or more (certain models only)
Display1.024 x 768 pixels / 32.000 Colors or better

Caution

A CD-ROM drive is required to install the software.
Even when system requirements are met, not all computer functions can be guaranteed.
A sound card is required to play movie file audio tracks in Windows.
With Windows, Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or later is required.
Macintosh software can only be used on disks formatted in the Mac OS Extended (journaled) format.
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