8Windows System RequirementsPlease install the software on a computer meeting the following minimumrequirements.Computer Model: IBM PC/AT compatibleOS: Windows 98 (First or Second Edition)Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me)Windows 2000Windows XP* Proper operation is not guaranteed on an OS thathas been upgraded from a previous version.CPU: Pentium 150 MHz or betterWindows XP: Pentium 300 MHz or betterRAM: Windows 98: 32 MB or moreWindows Me/Windows 2000: 64 MB or moreWindows XP: 128 MB or moreInterface: USB: only preinstalled Windows 98/Windows Me/Windows 2000/ Windows XP systems with built-inUSB portsFree Hard Disk Space: • Canon Utilities- ZoomBrowser EX: 120 MB or more (Including thePhotoRecord printing program)- PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more• Canon Camera TWAIN Driver: 25 MB or more• Canon Camera WIA Driver: 25 MB or more• ArcSoft PhotoImpression: 125 MB or more• ArcSoft VideoImpression: 30 MB or moreDisplay: 800 × 600 pixels/256 colors (8 bit) or better, 1,024 ×768 pixels/High Color (16 bit) or better isrecommended(800 x 600 pixels/High Color (16 bit) is required touse ArcSoft PhotoImpression or ArcSoftVideoImpression)• The USB interface is only supported for those computers that come withWindows 98/Windows Me/Windows 2000/Windows XP preinstalled and havebuilt-in USB ports.• Proper operation is not guaranteed on a dual CPU PC or on a user-built PC.• Proper operation is not guaranteed for all computers that meet the aboverequirements.• A CD-ROM drive is required to install the software.• Connect the USB cable directly to one of the computer’s main USB ports. Theinterface may not function correctly if the camcorder is connected via a USB hub.• The connection may not operate correctly if you are using other USB devices,excluding USB mice or keyboards, at the same time. If this occurs, disconnectthe other devices from the computer and try reconnecting the camcorder.• Do not connect two or more camcorders to the same computer via the USBinterface. The connections may not operate correctly.