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FAQs & troubleshooting

What are the system requirements for my camera?

Content Id: 8200435000


Solution

Even though these are recommended system requirements, not all computer functions can be guaranteed.

Windows

OS Windows Vista (including Service Pack 1)
Windows XP Service Pack 2, Service Pack 3
Computer modelThe above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports.
CPUViewing imagesPentium 1.3 GHz or higher
Viewing moviesCore2 Duo 1.66 GHz or higher
RAM Viewing imagesWindows Vista: 1 GB or more
Windows XP: 512 MB or more
Viewing movies1 GB or more
InterfaceUSB
Free Hard Disk SpaceCanon UtilitiesZoomBrowser EX: 200 MB or more
PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more
Display1,024 x 768 pixels or higher

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 Viewing imagesPowerPC G4 / G5 or Intel Processor
Viewing moviesCore Duo 1.66 GHz or higher
RAM Viewing images512 MB or more
Viewing movies 1 GB or more
InterfaceUSB
Free Hard Disk SpaceCanon UtilitiesImageBrowser: 300 MB or more
PhotoStitch: 50 MB or more
Display1,024 x 768 pixels or higher
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