Panasonic VQT4V99 Recording motion pictures, Press the motion picture button to start recording

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Recording motion pictures

Recording mode:

You can record motion pictures with audio (monaural).

Microphone

Press the motion picture button to start recording

[Rec Quality] (→91)

Elapsed recording time	Remaining recording
	time (approx.)

●●Immediately release the motion picture button after pressing it.

●●You can use digital zoom even while recording motion pictures.

••Set the [Digital Zoom] to [ON] beforehand. (→54)

Press the motion picture button again to end recording

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Contents Customers only Register online atContents Determining aperture and shutter speed and recording Application RecordUsing the Rec menu Taking pictures according to the scene Scene ModeOthers Connecting with other devicesApplication View Camera handling Condensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged upBefore use Also refer to Usage cautions and notes →123 Always take a test shot firstNo compensation for missed shots Carefully observe copyright lawsOptional accessories Standard AccessoriesNames and Functions of Main Parts Speaker →46 Flash open button →55Shoulder strap eyelet →13 Lens barrelZoom lever →53 Mode dial →26Card/Battery door →15 Microphone →27Attach the lens cap Attaching the lens cap/shoulder strapAttaching the lens cap Pass the lens cap string through the lens cap eyeletAttaching the lens cap/shoulder strap Attaching the shoulder strapAbout batteries that you can use with this unit About the batteriesInserting and removing the batteries Inserting and removing the batteries To remove batteriesRecording conditions by Cipa standard Remaining batteryRemaining battery Recording still pictures By Cipa standardRec Quality Available recording time Recording conditionsViewing pictures Recording still picturesRecording motion pictures Inserting and removing the card optional Inserting and removing the card optional To remove cardCompatible memory cards optional About built-in memory/cardsSaving your pictures cards and built-in memory Built-in memory approx MBRecording time capacity motion pictures Recording capacity guidelines pictures/recording timeAbout built-in memory/cards Recording picture capacity still picturesPress MENU/SET to set Press MENU/SET Setting the clockPress the Camera ON/OFF button Press MENU/SET to set Changing time settingSetting the clock Sequence of operations Set to the desired recording modeIntelligent Auto Mode Program AE ModeHolding the camera Aim the camera and shootTaking still pictures Recording motion pictures →35Turn off the camera Press the Camera ON/OFF button To turn on the camera in Playback ModePress the Playback button View pictures →37Take a picture Focus display When focus is aligned illuminatedAbout Backlight Compensation Using flashAutomatic Scene Detection AF Tracking Press to set AF Mode to AF TrackingIntelligent Auto Mode restrictions Taking pictures with your own settings Focus display Adjusting focusAdjust focus according to subject Return to desired compositionPress the motion picture button again to end recording Recording motion picturesPress the motion picture button to start recording Motion picture recording in other recording modes Recording motion picturesView pictures Viewing your pictures Normal PlayViewing your pictures Normal Play Zooming in and viewing Playback ZoomViewing a list of pictures Multi Playback Searching pictures by their recording date Calendar Operations during motion picture playback Viewing motion picturesSelect a picture with the motion picture icon, and press Press to delete displayed picture Deleting picturesDeleting pictures Use to select Delete Multi/Delete All and press MENU/SETDelete Multi Press MENU/SET Setting the menuPress to select a setting, and then press MENU/SET Example Changing AF Mode in the Rec menu in Program AE ModeMenu type Using Quick menu Using the Setup menu High Angle Settings, notesAuto Power Monitor Power MonitorVideo Rec Area On / OFF Histogram On / OFFMIN. / 5 MIN. / 10MIN. / OFF Economy Auto Power OffMonitor Power Save Output Reset Reset Rec. settings?Reset setup parameters? Auto Review On / OFFVersion Disp When a card/built-inRestored. Check Content of the cardPress DISP. button to change display Recording ModePlayback Mode Changing recording information displayZoom In/Out Using ZoomExtended optical zoom Using ZoomZoom types and use Optical ZoomTo close the flash Taking pictures with flashTo open the flash Forced Flash On Taking pictures with flashType, operations Uses Auto Auto/Red-Eye∗2Flash Or look at it from close rangeScene Mode Available flash range when Sensitivity setting is AutoShutter speeds for each flash mode Taking close-up pictures Taking close-up pictures Zoom Macro ModeFocus range Shortest recording distanceMacro Zoom Taking pictures with self-timer Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Auto BracketManual exposure assist estimate Set mode dial toPress Exposure button Changing the selected picture effects Creative Control menu Taking Pictures with different picture effectsLow Key ExpressiveRetro High KeyHigh Dynamic SepiaDynamic Monochrome Impressive ArtSelecting color Adjusting colorCross Process One Point ColorTips Taking pictures of people Portrait ModeTaking pictures of scenery Scenery Mode Taking pictures of sporting events Selected scene Scenes for motion picture Changing the selected scene mode Scene Mode menuPanorama Shot Taking pictures according to the scene Scene ModeAbout panorama playback Night Scenery Night PortraitHDR What is HDR?Baby FoodHigh Sens SunsetPicture Size Using the Rec menuRecording mode Settings Setting guideSensitivity 100 1600 Using the Rec menuQuality SensitivityWhite Balance White Balance fine adjustment excluding AWBAWB operational range Using the Rec menu Setting White Balance manuallyAF Mode Multi Metering Metering ModeMetering Mode Brightness measurement Conditions Position Center WeightedDigital Zoom Recording mode Settings on / OFFExposure Picture Size Setting DescriptionBurst Picture Aspect RatioAF Assist Lamp Color ModeStabilizer Red-Eye RemovalClock Set Recording mode Settings W/O Time / with Time / OFFDate Stamp Continuous AF Using the Motion Picture menuRecording mode Settings on Rec QualityDifferent playback methods Playback Mode Operations during Slide Show Different playback methods Playback ModeSlide Show Select Start with cursor button and press MENU/SETRecording information such as Scene Modes Category SelectionSelect category with cursor button and press MENU/SET CalendarOperation from the Playback menu Retouching pictures Creative RetouchRetouching pictures Creative Retouch Toy EffectMiniature Effect Star FilterResize Using the Playback menuCreative Retouch Using the Playback menu Cropping To clear all 100Protect Copy 101Turn on TV Viewing on TV screen102 Connect camera to TVViewing on TV screen 103104 Using with your PCComputer specifications PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 LE Windows XP / Vista / 7 Using the supplied softwareUsing with your PC 105Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied software Installing supplied software PHOTOfunSTUDIO106 Check the environment of your PCConnect camera to computer 107Copying still pictures and motion pictures Windows To cancel connection108 Folder and file names on computerConnect camera to printer Printing109 Multi Select 110Printing multiple pictures PrintingUse cursor button to select the item and press MENU/SET Making print settings on the cameraUse cursor button to select setting and press MENU/SET SettingsPrinting with date and text Using computerUsing printer 112Recording List of LCD monitor displays113 List of LCD monitor displays 114Playback 115 Message displaysMessage displays 116117 Troubleshooting118 TroubleshootingLCD monitor 119Incorrect date displayed in Calendar 120TV, computer, printer 121Others 122123 Usage cautions and notesUsage cautions and notes 124Batteries 125Usage cautions and notes Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries 126Disclaimer When uploading pictures to online services127

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