33System requirements (As of May 2012)Computer IBM PC/AT compatible machines, MacintoshOS• Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Home Edition/Professional and Service Pack 2,Service Pack 3• Microsoft ® Windows Vista ® Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Ultimate and Service Pack 1, Service Pack 2• Microsoft ® Windows ® 7 Starter/Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate and Service Pack 1Pre-installed version• Mac OS X 10.2.8 - 10.7Interface USB port (Operation cannot be guaranteed if you use a USB hub.)∗ Even if the system requirements mentioned in this document are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used.∗ (Macintosh) This software operates on the standard driver of OS.∗ Operation is guaranteed only on a compliant OS.∗ Operation is not guaranteed on an upgraded OS.∗ Operation is not guaranteed on home-made computers.∗ When using Windows Media ® Player, your computer must fulfill the system requirements of Windows Media ®Player. Please consult Microsoft Corporation for details of Windows Media ® Player.∗ Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media and Windows Vista are registered trademarks or trademarks of MicrosoftCorporation of the U.S. and other countries.∗ MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.∗ IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of the U.S.∗ Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc.∗ Other system names and product names appearing in this document are in general the registered trademarks ortrademarks of the respective developer companies. Note that the ™ mark and ® mark do not appear in this document.∗ Depending on the computer environment, malfunctions may occur (e.g. Audio data recorded on this unit cannotbe used. etc.). Panasonic and Panasonic dealers cannot be held liable for any lost audio data or other direct orindirect damage except in cases of intentional of gross negligence.VQT4J6933 ENGLISH