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FAQs & troubleshooting

System requirements for applications (PowerShot SX280 HS)

Content Id: 8201818800


Solution

After installing the software on the CD-ROM, you can save images from the camera to a computer.

Caution

Internet access is required to use this function, and any ISP account charges and access fees must be paid separately.

Windows

Operating System*1Windows 8
Windows 7 SP1
Windows Vista SP2
Windows XP SP3
ComputerComputers running one of the above operating systems (preinstalled), with an included USB port and Internet connection.
ProcessorStill images: 1.6 GHz or higher
Movies: Core i7 2.8 GHz or higher*2
RAMStill images
Windows 8 (64 bit), Windows 7 (64 bit): 2 GB or more
Windows 8 (32 bit), Windows 7 (32 bit), Windows Vista: 1 GB or more
Windows XP: 512 MB or more
Movies
2 GB or more
InterfacesUSB and Wi-Fi
Free Hard Disk Space440 MB or more*3
Display1024 x 768 resolution or higher

*1: Wi-Fi image transfer to a computer requires Windows 8, Windows 7 SP1 or later.

*2: Recommended specifications for [ ] movie playback in ImageBrowser EX.

*3: Includes Silverlight 5.1 (max. 100 MB). Additionally, in Windows XP, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 or later (max. 500 MB) must be installed. Installation may take some time, depending on computer performance.


Macintosh

Operating System**1Mac OS X v10.8*2, v10.7, v10.6
ComputerComputers running one of the above operating systems (preinstalled), with an included USB port and Internet connection.
ProcessorStill images
Mac OS X 10.7 – 10.8: Core 2 Duo or higher
Mac OS X 10.6: Core Duo 1.83 GHz or higher
Movies
Core i7 2.8 GHz or higher*3
RAMStill images
Mac OS X 10.7 – 10.8: 2 GB or more
Mac OS X 10.6: 1 GB or more
Movies
2 GB or more
InterfacesUSB and Wi-Fi
Free Hard Disk Space550 MB or more*4
Display1024 x 768 resolution or higher

*1: Wi-Fi image transfer to a computer requires Mac OS X 10.6.8, Mac OS X 10.7, or Mac OS X 10.8.2 or later.

*2: Information on computer models compatible with Mac OS X 10.8 is available on the Apple website.

*3: Recommended specifications for [ ] movie playback in ImageBrowser EX.

*4: Includes Silverlight 5.1 (max. 100 MB). Installation may take some time, depending on computer performance.

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