System requirements for applications bundled with the PowerShot SX500 IS / SX160 IS

Last Updated : 23-Aug-2012
Issue Number : 8201592000

The included software can be used on the following computers. Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals.

Windows

Operating　System	Windows 7 SP1 Windows Vista SP2 Windows XP SP3
Operating　System	Windows 7 SP1 Windows Vista SP2 Windows XP SP3
Computer	Computers running one of the above operating systems (preinstalled), with an included USB port and Internet connection*
Processor	Still images:1.6 GHz or higher Movies:Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or higher
RAM	Still images Windows 7 (64 bit): 2 GB or more Windows 7 (32 bit), Vista: 1 GB or more Windows XP: 512 MB or more Movies 1 GB or more
Interfaces	USB
Free Hard Disk Space	440 MB or more*
Display	1024 x 768 resolution or higher

Macintosh

Operating System	Mac OS X 10.6 – 10.7
Computer	Computers running one of the above operating systems (preinstalled), with an included USB port and Internet connection*
Processor	Mac OS X 10.7: Core 2 Duo or higher Mac OS X 10.6: Core Duo 1.83 GHz or higher
RAM	Mac OS X 10.7: 2 GB or more Mac OS X 10.6: 1 GB or more
Interfaces	USB
Free Hard Disk Space	550 MB or more
Display	1024 x 768 resolution or higher

* Silverlight 4 or later (max. 100 MB) must be installed, and 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.