Sony Walkman NWZ-W273, Manual

Page 1: ...tent Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page NWZ W273 Help guide Use this manual if you encounter any problems or have any questions about your WALKMAN Go to page top 4 454 919 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 1 ...

Page 2: ...e Before first use How to use this Help guide Water resistant specifications Operation Flow of WALKMAN Operation flow to transfer music Power Charging Turning your WALKMAN on and off Charging the battery Extending the battery life Parts and Controls Parts and controls About the status of the OPR lamp How to install the earbuds How to place your WALKMAN on your ears About the Software About the sof...

Page 3: ...tents list Top page Transferring Content Transferring Content Media Go Windows Only Importing music from CDs using Media Go Transferring music using Media Go iTunes Mac Only Transferring music by drag and drop using iTunes Drag and Drop Transferring music using Windows Explorer Finder on Mac Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 3 ...

Page 4: ...mation Specifications Contents list Top page Music Music Playing Music Playing music Skipping to the previous next song Skipping to the previous next folder Shuffle playback Playing songs in a playlist ZAPPIN playback Adjusting the volume Deleting Songs Deleting songs Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 4 ...

Page 5: ...ng Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page Settings Settings Common Settings Limiting the volume AVLS Volume Limit Music Settings Setting the play mode Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 5 ...

Page 6: ...ation Specifications Contents list Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Dealing with Troubles What can I do to solve a problem Customer support Web site Possible Causes of Symptoms List of symptoms and possible causes Operation Power Connection to a computer ZAPPIN Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 6 ...

Page 7: ...tant product information Warning Caution Notice for users Notes on safe listening Notes on the software Cleaning Notes on cleaning Updating the Firmware of your WALKMAN Updating the firmware of your WALKMAN Formatting your WALKMAN Formatting your WALKMAN Deleting the Supplied Software Deleting the supplied software License and Trademark Notice License and trademark notice Go to page top Copyright ...

Page 8: ...Transferring Content Music Settings Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Contents System requirements Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 8 ...

Page 9: ...ALKMAN on and off Charging the battery Extending the battery life Parts and Controls Parts and controls About the status of the OPR lamp How to install the earbuds How to place your WALKMAN on your ears About the Software About the software Go to page top Transferring Content Media Go Windows Only Importing music from CDs using Media Go Transferring music using Media Go iTunes Mac Only Transferrin...

Page 10: ...ort Web site Possible Causes of Symptoms List of symptoms and possible causes Operation Power Connection to a computer ZAPPIN Go to page top Important Information Precautions Important product information Warning Caution Notice for users Notes on safe listening Notes on the software Cleaning Notes on cleaning Updating the Firmware of your WALKMAN Updating the firmware of your WALKMAN Formatting yo...

Page 11: ...License and trademark notice Go to page top Specifications Specifications Specifications Contents System requirements Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 11 ...

Page 12: ... Walkman so we can provide better customer support Visit one of the following Web sites if you wish to register your Walkman For customers in the USA http www sony com walkmanreg For customers in Canada http www sonystyle ca registration For customers in Europe http walkman sony europe com usb registration For customers in Latin America http www sony latin com registration For customers in other c...

Page 13: ...ins important information on the use of the Walkman To read that section click Important Information in the side bar on the left of the browser window The printed manuals supplied with your Walkman such as Quick Start Guide also contain important information for you For information about customer support web sites see Details About model names mentioned in this Help guide Depending on the country ...

Page 14: ... display Searching this Help guide Returning to a previous page Printing out a page This Help guide explains how to use each function of your Walkman how to change settings and how to troubleshoot problems Selecting a topic to display Internet Explorer 7 is used for illustration purposes 1 Click a title in the side bar on the left side of the browser window The title s topic list appears in the ri...

Page 15: ...Enter the keyword in the window and click the search button Returning to a previous page Use the back button of your web browser or breadcrumb trail navigation to return to a page you have previously viewed Printing out a page Click the print button to print out a page you are viewing 15 ...

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Page 17: ... Walkman while swimming in a pool 2 1 Do not use your Walkman in places where inability to hear surrounding sound would be dangerous 2 When you use your Walkman in public or private swimming facilities follow the rules of that facility For swimming Choose the best fitting earbuds There are different size earbuds supplied inside the box You may need to use different sizes on the left and right Choo...

Page 18: ... water gets in the headphones follow the procedures below to remove water Do not use the Walkman until it dries completely Wipe the moisture off your Walkman using a dry cloth Pat the headphones dry with a soft dry cloth Repeat patting about 20 times Put a dry cloth under the headphones and leave your Walkman at room temperature for about 2 or 3 hours Liquids that the water resistant performance s...

Page 19: ...alent to IEC60529 Degrees of protection against ingress of water IP Code IPX5 8 2 which specifies the degree of protection provided against the entry of water If you use your Walkman in a swimming pool do not exceed a depth of 2 m while wearing it Before use be sure to read and understand the water resistant specifications completely 1 The headphone sections are not water tight 2 IPX5 Degrees of p...

Page 20: ...u can use Media Go to transfer music to the Walkman by drag and drop For details on how to use Media Go see the following topics Media Go Details Importing music from CDs using Media Go Details Transferring music using Media Go Details Transferring music by drag and drop using iTunes Mac only You can transfer music stored on your computer to your Walkman by drag and drop using iTunes For informati...

Page 21: ...lkman turns on and a startup sound will be heard The OPR lamp blinks once every 5 seconds while your Walkman is turned on Turning off your WALKMAN Press and hold the Power button for about 3 seconds Your Walkman turns off and a shutdown sound will be heard The OPR lamp turns off Slide the Power lock switch to lock the Power button Hint When paused if there is no operation for about 30 minutes your...

Page 22: ...ower Notes on charging the battery The battery of your Walkman is recharged while the Walkman is connected to an operating computer using the USB cradle supplied Terminals OPR lamp Details Terminals OPR lamp window 1 Dry the terminals of your Walkman using a soft dry cloth 2 Attach your Walkman to the USB cradle supplied Make sure that the terminals of your Walkman and the USB cradle supplied are ...

Page 23: ...s to red recharge the battery 1 Blinks at about 5 second intervals during playback and pause 2 Blinks quickly with a long beep When the battery is depleted the OPR lamp blinks red quickly and a long beep is heard After that you cannot operate your Walkman See Details on battery duration Hint When you turn off your Walkman the OPR lamp turns off slowly by indicating the charging status Notes on cha...

Page 24: ...ing This is not a malfunction When you use your Walkman for the first time or if you have not used the Walkman for a long time recharge it fully until the OPR lamp turns off When you use your Walkman for the first time or if you have not used the Walkman for a long time it may take a few minutes to be recognized by the computer even if charging has already started the OPR lamp lights up in red Che...

Page 25: ... battery power for longer usage time between charges Turning off your WALKMAN manually Even while paused your Walkman consumes battery power To prevent the battery power from being depleted turn off the Walkman manually Adjusting data format and bit rate Playing time varies as battery life can be affected by the format and bit rate of songs that are played For details on charging time and battery ...

Page 26: ...tton Details Press to adjust the volume 1 There is a tactile dot Use it to help with button operations Terminals OPR Operation lamp Details Power lock switch When you slide the Power lock switch to lock the Power button is disabled Power button Details Previous button Details Press to skip to the previous song Press and hold for longer than 1 second to skip to the beginning of the previous folder ...

Page 27: ... 1 There is a tactile dot Use it to help with button operations Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 27 ...

Page 28: ... you turn on your WALKMAN Condition indicated Status of OPR lamp Sound Starting up and initializing Lights up and then blinks Repeated startup sound An error has occurred Lights up Error sound When you turn off your WALKMAN Condition indicated Status of OPR lamp Sound Current remaining battery power 1 or or Lights up and then turns off slowly Shutdown sound 1 When you turn off your Walkman the OPR...

Page 29: ...OPR lamp Sound Battery is being charged Lights up Battery has been fully charged Turns off Accessing to your Walkman via the USB cradle supplied such as when data is being transferred Blinks quickly You are trying to charge the battery in an ambient temperature out of the range of 5 ºC 41 ºF to 35 ºC 95 ºF Blinks twice repetitively AVLS setting Condition indicated Status of OPR lamp Sound You have...

Page 30: ... setting mode Blinks Waiting for setting whether formatting is executed or not Lights up Waiting for execution of formatting Lights up Formatting is being executed Blinks quickly Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 30 ...

Page 31: ... earbud position to fit in your ears comfortably and snugly Note Choose the size of earbud which fits comfortably into your left and right ears separately If you find that the earbuds fall out of your ears easily try another size that fits into your ears better When you change the earbuds turn them to install firmly on your Walkman and to prevent the earbud from detaching and remaining in your ear...

Page 32: ...d that the earbuds easily come off try another size that fits into your ears 2 Slide the Power lock switch to unlock the Power button 3 Press and hold the Power button for about 3 seconds to turn on your Walkman 4 Hang the neckband over the back of your ears 5 Place the headphone sections into your ears 6 Adjust your Walkman so it feels comfortable To prevent your Walkman from accidently coming of...

Page 33: ...s Do not use strong force to deform or bend the neckband If you bend the neckband at the same part repeatedly it may break If it breaks a wire like metal may project from the covering and you could injure yourself If the neckband breaks stop using your Walkman Hint If your Walkman comes off your ears while you are swimming stabilize the adjustment band using the band of your swimming goggles Go to...

Page 34: ...Go If you have already managed music with iTunes etc you can use Media Go to transfer content to the Walkman You can also use the Windows Explorer to drag and drop content to Media Go Walkman Guide The Help guide this manual and a useful list of links are available to you Compatible software iTunes Mac only You can directly transfer music by drag and drop using iTunes on your computer Windows Medi...

Page 35: ...tist name etc it is displayed in the window 2 Click Wait until all songs have been imported Hint Recommended file formats for ripping CDs are AAC mp4 and MP3 mp3 You can transfer music more effectively to your Walkman using those formats Media Go obtains the CD information from a database on the Internet However depending on the CD information may not be available in the database If a CD s informa...

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Page 37: ...ur Walkman Note Media Go does not support content that uses digital rights management technology WM DRM for Windows Media Content with copyright protection cannot be transferred Transferring music managed with Media Go 1 Connect your Walkman and your computer using the USB cradle supplied and then start Media Go 2 Select the desired content and drag and drop it to your Walkman Media Go recognizes ...

Page 38: ...alkman Note Do not disconnect the USB cradle supplied while the OPR lamp is blinking Otherwise the data being transferred or the data stored in your Walkman may be damaged The control buttons on your Walkman become inoperatable while connected to a computer Related Topics About the software Importing music from CDs using Media Go Transferring music by drag and drop using iTunes Transferring music ...

Page 39: ...sconnect the USB cradle supplied while the OPR lamp is blinking Otherwise the data being transferred or the data stored in your Walkman may be damaged The control buttons on your Walkman become inoperatable while connected to a computer 1 Connect your Walkman and your computer using the USB cradle supplied 2 Start up iTunes 3 Select WALKMAN in the sidebar of Finder then open the Music folder 4 Dra...

Page 40: ...open File Explorer In the Computer list select WALKMAN Storage Media Music Mac Select WALKMAN in the sidebar of Finder then open Music Data hierarchy may differ depending on your computer environment 3 Drag and drop songs or folders into the Music folder or one of their subfolders About the data hierarchy Drag and drop songs or folders into the correct folder as shown in the following illustration...

Page 41: ...Transferring music by drag and drop using iTunes Playing music Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 41 ...

Page 42: ...es and folders songs belonging to each folder are played back in their hierarchical order If you rename the files or folders on your Walkman the playback order of the songs can be changed However the renamed files or folders on your Walkman are recognized as being different from those with the original name so the files or folders of the original name are transferred to the Walkman again When play...

Page 43: ...Importing music from CDs using Media Go Transferring music using Media Go Transferring music by drag and drop using iTunes Transferring music using Windows Explorer Finder on Mac Skipping to the previous next song Skipping to the previous next folder Playing songs in a playlist Shuffle playback ZAPPIN playback Adjusting the volume Deleting songs Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 43 ...

Page 44: ...s Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page Music Playing Music Skipping to the previous next song Skipping to the previous next song Previous Next 1 Press the button to skip to the previous next song Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 44 ...

Page 45: ...nformation Specifications Contents list Top page Music Playing Music Skipping to the previous next folder Skipping to the previous next folder Previous Next 1 Press and hold the button for longer than 1 second to skip to the beginning of the previous next folder Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 45 ...

Page 46: ...st Top page Music Playing Music Shuffle playback Shuffle playback 1 Press the P LIST Playlist SHUF Shuffle button to play songs in random order To return to normal playback press the P LIST Playlist SHUF Shuffle button again Note During shuffle playback you cannot skip to the previous or next folder Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 46 ...

Page 47: ...s and hold the P LIST Playlist SHUF Shuffle button for longer than 1 second to play songs in a playlist Press and hold the button for longer than 1 second to skip to the beginning of the previous next playlist To return to playback of all the songs transferred to your Walkman press and hold the P LIST Playlist SHUF Shuffle button for longer than 1 second during playback of songs in a playlist Note...

Page 48: ...PIN playback Changing the playback time of song clips in ZAPPIN playback Returning to normal playback Pausing playback during ZAPPIN playback What is ZAPPIN Playback ZAPPIN enables sequential playback of song clips for a preset duration Normal playback Press and hold the button for longer than 1 second during normal playback ZAPPIN playback The ZAPPIN playback can be set to either Zappin short for...

Page 49: ...s played back from a point somewhere before the end of the song To find the most recognizable part of a song the song must first be analyzed using 12 TONE ANALYSIS Transfer songs using Media Go which will analyze songs by 12 TONE ANALYSIS Skipping to the previous next song shuffle playback or playlist playback during ZAPPIN playback During ZAPPIN playback you can skip to the previous next song pla...

Page 50: ... the button The voice guidance Zappin out is heard and your Walkman returns to normal playback 1 Press the button shortly Your Walkman restarts normal playback from the beginning of the song being played when you pressed the button Pausing playback during ZAPPIN playback 1 Press the button The voice guidance Zappin out is heard and your Walkman returns to normal playback 2 Press the button again P...

Page 51: ...page Music Playing Music Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume Adjust the volume with the VOL button The volume can be adjusted in 31 steps from 0 to 30 10 is set by default If you turn off your Walkman with the volume set to 0 the volume will be automatically set to 1 when you start playback next time Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 51 ...

Page 52: ...cations Contents list Top page Music Deleting Songs Deleting songs Deleting songs When you delete songs from your Walkman use the software you used to transfer the songs or use Windows Explorer or Finder on Mac For details about using the software refer to the Help of the software Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 52 ...

Page 53: ...feeling in the ear and danger from blocking outside sounds AVLS is set to off by default Note The AVLS setting is available only while playback is paused 1 Turn on your Walkman 2 Press and hold the Next button for about 5 seconds while pressing the VOL button until the OPR lamp lights in orange The OPR lamp turns off when you release the Next button and the VOL button The OPR lamp blinks green twi...

Page 54: ...ription Normal The songs in your Walkman are played back in the song list order Details Shuffle The songs in your Walkman are played back in random order Details Playlist The songs in your Walkman are played back in the playlist order Details ZAPPIN Short The songs in your Walkman are sequentially played back in clips of 4 seconds each Details ZAPPIN Long The songs in your Walkman are sequentially...

Page 55: ...to your computer to charge the battery You may be able to resolve some issues by charging the battery Details 3 Press the RESET button with a pen or a paper clip etc When you reset your Walkman please make sure of the following Your Walkman is not connected to your computer Your Walkman is not playing back music 4 Check information on the issue in the Help of the individual software 5 Look up info...

Page 56: ...e information on compatible items with this product visit the following Web sites For customers in the USA http www sony com walkmansupport For customers in Canada http esupport sony com ca For customers in Europe http support sony europe com DNA For customers in Latin America http www sony latin com index crp For customers in other countries regions http www sony asia com support For customers wh...

Page 57: ...st Top page Troubleshooting Possible Causes of Symptoms List of symptoms and possible causes List of symptoms and possible causes The following topics show possible causes of and remedies for symptoms See the appropriate topic according to your problem Operation Power Connection to a computer ZAPPIN Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 57 ...

Page 58: ... Walkman does not work It does not respond to any button operations The power is not on Press and hold the Power button for about 3 seconds Details The remaining battery power is low or insufficient Charge the battery by connecting your Walkman to your computer Details Your Walkman is connected to your computer via USB connection Disconnect the USB connection then operate your Walkman There is ins...

Page 59: ...s The OPR lamp blinks red while playing back and the voice guidance EXPIRED is heard Details The playback limitation period of the song has expired or the playback limitation count has been reached based on subscription conditions etc Visit the distributor s web site from which you purchased the song and update it If you don t need the song delete it from your Walkman The voice guidance Check the ...

Page 60: ... cradle supplied the battery of the Walkman will not be charged Instead the Walkman continues to draw power from the battery discharging it Disconnect the USB cradle supplied after fully charging For a Mac computer click the eject icon of WALKMAN in the sidebar of Finder to disconnect it Prevent your computer from entering Sleep or Hibernation mode The power of your Walkman is not turned off after...

Page 61: ...hich your Walkman is used the battery may have been deteriorated Consult your nearest Sony dealer Your Walkman takes a long time to start It may take time to start if many files or folders are stored While starting your Walkman emits a startup sound Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 61 ...

Page 62: ...nnot be transferred to your Walkman from your computer If you transfer files by drag and drop on a computer that does not have Windows Media Player 11 or later installed only a limited amount of files may be transferable by drag and drop Install Windows Media Player 11 or later from the Windows Media Player download site then transfer files by drag and drop again Before installing Windows Media Pl...

Page 63: ... songs by 12 TONE ANALYSIS Windows only 12 TONE ANALYSIS does not work with a Mac computer Instead every song is played back from the point where 45 seconds have passed from the beginning If the length of the song is under about 30 seconds the information on the most melodic or rhythmical section cannot be added Information on the most melodic or rhythmical section cannot be added to linear PCM wa...

Page 64: ... If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diffe...

Page 65: ... or the shop where you purchased the product Applicable accessories USB cradle Disposal of waste batteries applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combina...

Page 66: ...thing over 85 decibels can cause gradual hearing loss Once you have established a sound level where you can hear the audio comfortably clearly and without distortion set the dial and leave it there See if your music player has a volume limiter that allows you to set a safe listening level by establishing a maximum volume level on your player This is a great solution for parents to ensure their chi...

Page 67: ... to 5 p m To find an audiologist in your area visit www asha org findpro Parents can find helpful information about how to protect their children s hearing and how to teach them about safe listening at www listentoyourbuds org an ASHA award winning public education campaign sponsored in part by CEA A safety tip from the Consumer Electronics Association 1919 South Eads Street Arlington VA 22202 and...

Page 68: ...man Doing so may cause fire or electric shock If fire or electric shock occurs turn off your Walkman immediately remove the Walkman from the USB cradle supplied and consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center Do not place your Walkman in fire Do not take apart or remodel your Walkman Doing so can result in electric shock Consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for excha...

Page 69: ...o radio or television reception turn your Walkman off and move it away from the radio or television In particularly dry air conditions mild tingling may be felt on your ears This is a result of static electricity accumulated in the body and it is not a malfunction of your Walkman The effect can be minimized by wearing clothes made from natural materials Refrain from using your Walkman according to...

Page 70: ...ay form temporarily in cases such as when your Walkman is moved quickly from a low temperature environment to a high temperature environment or used in a room where a heater has been just turned on Condensation is a phenomenon where moisture in the air adheres to surfaces such as metal panels etc and then changes to liquid If condensation forms in your Walkman leave it turned off until the condens...

Page 71: ...high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use Do not turn the volume up high all at once especially when using your Walkman Turn up the volume gradually to avoid excessive levels hurting your ears Consideration for others Keep the volume at a moderate level This will allow you to hear outsi...

Page 72: ...it is designated Please note that due to continued efforts to improve quality the software specifications may be changed without notice Operation of your Walkman with software other than that provided is not covered by the warranty The ability to display the languages on supplied software will depend on the installed OS on your computer For better results please ensure that the installed OS is com...

Page 73: ...h for eyeglasses Should your Walkman become excessively dirty clean it with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzene as doing so may damage the surface of your Walkman Cleaning the earbuds Remove the earbuds from your Walkman and wash them by hand with a mild detergent solution Af...

Page 74: ...program to your computer from the web site 2 Connect your Walkman to your computer and then start the update program 3 Follow the on screen instructions to update the firmware of your Walkman Firmware update is completed Updating the firmware using a Mac computer Consult your nearest service center Refer to the Customer support Web site Displaying the information of your WALKMAN Before updating th...

Page 75: ... deleted if the memory is formatted If you need to reinstall it download Media Go from the customer support web sites Details The settings of shuffle playback playlist playback ZAPPIN playback AVLS Volume Limit and volume setting also return to their defaults if the memory is formatted 1 Turn on your Walkman 2 Press and hold the button for about 15 seconds until the OPR lamp blinks orange quickly ...

Page 76: ...mputer as a backup before deleting the supplied software If you use a Mac computer copy the FOR_MAC folder to your computer as a backup if necessary 1 Connect your Walkman to your computer using the USB cradle supplied 2 Follow one of the procedures below depending on the type of computer you use Windows 7 or earlier Select start Computer or My Computer WALKMAN Storage Media Windows 8 Select Deskt...

Page 77: ...er trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson Apple Mac and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective hold...

Page 78: ... 60 minutes playback Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C 41 ºF to 95 ºF Mass Approx 29 g 1 1 oz Water resistance IPX5 IPX8 IEC60529 or equivalent File Format Audio Formats Codec MP3 Media File format MP3 MPEG 1 Layer3 file format File extension mp3 Bit rate 32 to 320 kbps Supports variable bit rate VBR Sampling frequency 2 32 44 1 48 kHz WMA 1 Media File format ASF file format File extension wma Bit...

Page 79: ...minute songs not including videos and photos in the MP3 format Other playable audio file format song numbers and times may differ from MP3 format NWZ W273 4 GB Bit rate Number Time H M 128 kbps 990 66 00 Battery Life continuous playback The time below may differ depending on ambient temperature or the status of use MP3 128 kbps Approx 8 hours Linear PCM 1 411 kbps Approx 7 hours Note Even if the p...

Page 80: ...Troubleshooting Important Information Specifications Contents list Top page Specifications Specifications Contents Contents WALKMAN 1 Earbuds 1 set USB cradle 1 Adjustment band 1 Quick Start Guide Notes on Water Resistant Specifications Go to page top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 80 ...

Page 81: ...1 or later Windows 8 Windows 8 Pro Mac OS X v10 6 or later Not supported by OSs other than above Compatibility mode for Windows XP included with Windows Vista and Windows 7 is not supported 1 Excluding 64 bit OS versions CPU 1 GHz processor 2 6 GHz recommended for video playback RAM 1 GB or more 2 GB RAM required for Windows 8 64 bit Hard Disk Drive Solid State Drive 600 MB or more of available sp...