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How do I play back movies on a computer?

Content Id: 8202143500


Solution

You can play back movies on a personal computer using [ImageBrowser EX]*.

*Please download the software from the downloads section of the Canon Website.

For an explanation of the playback procedure for movies, please refer to ImageBrowser EX 1.1.0 (or later) - Playing Back Movies on a Computer.


System requirements for the [ImageBrowser EX] software are shown in the table below.

Windows

OS Windows 8 / 8.1
Windows 7 SP1
ComputerComputer running one of the above operating systems (preinstalled); Internet connection required for auto updating
CPUStill Images1.6 GHz or higher
Movies[HD models]
Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or higher
[Full HD models]*1
Core i7 2.8 GHz or higher
RAM Still ImagesWindows 8 / 8.1 (64 bit), Windows 7(64 bit): 2 GB or more
Windows 8 / 8.1 (32 bit), Windows 7 (32 bit): 1 GB or more
Movies2GB or more
Free Hard Disk SpaceImageBrowser EX : 250 MB or more*2
PhotoStitch : 40 MB or more
Display1,024 x 768 resolution or higher
*1 Recommended specifications for Full HD movie playback in ImageBrowser EX.
*2 Includes Silverlight 5.1 (max. 100 MB).

Macintosh

OS Mac OS X 10.9*1, 10.8*1
ComputerComputer running one of the above operating systems (preinstalled); Internet connection required for auto updating
CPUStill ImagesCore 2 Duo or higher
Movies[HD models]
Core 2 Duo or higher
[Full HD models]*2
Core i7 2.8 GHz or higher
RAM Still Images2 GB or more
Movies2 GB or more
Free Hard Disk SpaceImageBrowser EX : 350 MB or more*3
PhotoStitch : 50 MB or more
Display1,024 x 768 resolution or higher
*1: Information on computer models compatible with OS X v10.8 and v10.9 is available on the Apple website.
*2: Recommended specifications for Full HD movie playback in ImageBrowser EX.
*3: Includes Silverlight 5.1 (max. 100 MB).
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