8Trademarks and registered trademarks• Adobe, Acrobat Reader and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in theUnited States and/or other countries.• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, Internet Explorer, ActiveX, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarksof Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.• Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.• Intel and Intel Core are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI LicensingLLC in the United States and other countries.• All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.AbbreviationsThe following abbreviations are used in this manual.Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 is described as Windows 8.Microsoft ® Windows® 7 is described as Windows 7.Windows ® Internet Explorer® 11 is described as Internet Explorer.Introduction (continued)System requirements for a PCIt is recommended to operate this unit using a PC that meets the following system requirements.OS: Microsoft® Windows® 7*1, Microsoft® Windows® 8.1, Microsoft® Windows® 10Web browser: Windows® Internet Explorer® 11 (32-bit)CPU: Intel® CoreTM i7-860Memory: 4 GB or moreMonitor: 1024 × 768 pixels or more, 24-bit True color or betterNetwork interface: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T 1 portAudio: Sound card (When using the audio function)Others: CD-ROM drive: It is necessary to refer to the operating instructions on the providedCD-ROM.DirectX® 9.0c or laterAdobe ® Reader® : CD-ROM drive: It is necessary to refer to the operating instruc-tions on the provided CD-ROM.*1 Windows ® XP compatibility mode is unavailable.Important:• Refer to the Panasonic support website (https://security.panasonic.com/support) for information about the latest operationverification of the supported operating systems and web browsers.• If using a PC that does not meet the above system requirements, it may cause problems such as slow imaging or thebrowser becomes inoperable.Microsoft® Windows® RT, Microsoft® Windows® 7 Starter and Microsoft Edge are not supported.• When using Microsoft ® Windows® 8.1, use it in the desktop. The software cannot be used in the Modern UI design.Note:• Refer to "Notes about versions of Windows®/Internet Explorer®" (PDF) for further information about system requirements fora PC and precautions when using Microsoft ® Windows® or Windows® Internet Explorer®.