- 178 -≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCscannot be used.≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible Blu-raydisc/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a Blu-ray disc/DVD.)≥ Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.j When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected throughUSB hubs or by using extension cables.j Operation on an upgraded OS.j Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed.∫ Operating environment for HD Writer LE 2.1With a PCOperating environmentOS Windows 8/Windows 8.1 (32 bit/64 bit)Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) SP1Windows Vista (32 bit) SP2Windows XP (32 bit) SP3CPU Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or higher (including compatible CPU)≥ Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz or higher or AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core5200+ or higher is recommended when using playback function.≥ Intel Core 2 Quad 2.6 GHz or higher is recommended when usingediting function in order to play seamless.≥ Intel Core i7 2.8 GHz or higher is recommended when using playback orediting function for 1080/50p.RAM Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1:2 GB or more (64 bit)/1 GB or more (32 bit)Windows Vista: 1 GB or moreWindows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)Display High Colour (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended)Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1920k1080 pixels ormore recommended)Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1:DirectX 9.0c compatible video card (DirectX 10 recommended)Windows XP: DirectX 9.0c compatible video cardCompatible with DirectDraw overlayPCI Express™k16 compatible recommendedVideo memory of 256 MB or more recommended