VQT4D14 123≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner’s manual arefulfilled, some PCs cannot be used.≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied softwareapplications. (A compatible Blu-ray disc/DVD writer drive and mediaare 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 whendevices are connected through USB hubs or by using extensioncables.j Operation on an upgraded OS.j 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, Windows NTand Windows 2000.∫ Operating environment for HD Writer VE 2.0With a PCOperating environmentPC IBM PC/AT compatible PCOS Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Starter/Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate (SP1)Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Ultimate (SP2)Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3)CPU Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or higher(including compatible CPU)≥ Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz or higher orAMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 5200+ or higher isrecommended when using the playback function.≥ Intel Core 2 Quad 2.6 GHz or higher isrecommended when using the editing function.≥ Intel Core i7 2.8 GHz or higher is recommendedwhen copying to Blu-ray discs.