128VQT1Z09With a PCBefore using2 Operating environment 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 BD/DVDwriter drive and media are necessary for writing to a BD/DVD.) Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected through USBhubs or by using extension cables.Operation on an upgraded OS.Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed. This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98,Windows 98SE, Windows Me and Windows NT. Operating environment for HD Writer AE 1.0 for HDCPC IBM PC/AT compatible PCOS Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic or Service Pack 1Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium or Service Pack 1Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate or Service Pack 1Microsoft Windows Vista Business or Service Pack 1CPU Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz or higher (including compatible CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz or higher, Intel Pentium D 3.2 GHz or higheror AMD Athlon ™ 64 X2 Dual-Core 5200+ or higher is recommendedwhen a playback function or MPEG2 output function is used. Intel Core 2 Quad 2.6 GHz or higher is recommended when using theediting or seamless conversion function or Continuous Photo Playbackfunction.RAM Windows Vista: 1 GB or moreWindows XP/2000: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)Display High Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended)Desktop resolution of 1024768 pixels or more (12801024 pixels ormore recommended)Windows Vista: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card (DirectX 10recommended) with DirectDraw overlayWindows XP/2000: DirectX 9.0c compatible video cardCompatible with DirectDraw overlayPCI Express ™16 compatible recommendedFree hard disk drivespaceUltra DMA — 100 or more450 MB or more (for installing the application) When writing to a DVD/BD/SD, more than double the amount of freespace as the disc being created is necessary.
