VQT3P12 129CONNECTING TO A COMPUTEROPERATING ENVIRONMENTi Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner’s manual arefulfilled, some computers cannot be used.i A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications.(A compatible DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to aDVD.)i Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.h When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a computer, or whendevices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables.h Operation on an upgraded OS.i This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95,Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows NT and Windows2000.Operating environment for HD Writer VE 1.0Computer IBM PC/AT compatible device equipped with IntelPentium 4 2.8 GHz or better CPU (including compatibleCPU)h If using the playback function, Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16GHz or higher, or AMD Athlon64 X2 Dual-Core5200+ or higher is recommendedh If using the editing function, Intel Core 2 Quad 2.6GHz or higher is recommendedOS Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit) Home EditionService Pack 3Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit) ProfessionalService Pack 3Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home BasicService Pack 1/Service Pack 2Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home PremiumService Pack 1/Service Pack 2Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) BusinessService Pack 1/Service Pack 2Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) UltimateService Pack 1/Service Pack 2Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit) StarterMicrosoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Home BasicMicrosoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Home PremiumMicrosoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) ProfessionalMicrosoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Ultimate