44VQT1H62Recordingª When recording stops suddenlyduring motion picture recordingWhen using an SD card other than one that canbe used for motion picture recording (l 25), therecording may stop suddenly. At this time, thefollowing message appears.When motion pictures are to be recorded, use aPanasonic SD card or another SD card whichcan be used to record motion pictures. (l 25)Even if you use an SD card that can be usedfor motion picture recording (l 25), this kindof message may appear.The data on the card has been written manytimes and the data writing speed has reduced.We recommend formatting the SD card beingused. (l 75) When an SD card is formatted, allthe data recorded on it will be deleted so copyvaluable data to the PC prior to formatting.(l 102) (When acquiring data recorded on thisunit, we recommend using HD Writer 2.0E forSX/SD to acquire it. (l 102))This allows recording of the pictures and soundto start approximately 3 seconds before therecording start/stop button is pressed so you cancapture moments you would otherwise havemissed.¬ Rotate the mode dial to select andinsert an SD card in this unit.1 Open the LCD monitor.2 Press the PRE-REC button.The indication appears.≥ Aim this unit at the subject and position itsecurely.≥ Recording of the pictures and sound startsapproximately 3 seconds before the recordingstart/stop button is pressed.3 Press the recording start/stopbutton to start recording.≥ There is no beep sound.≥ After recording starts, the PRE-REC setting iscanceled.To end PRE-RECPRE-REC is also ended if you press thePRE-REC button in PRE-REC.≥ PRE-REC is canceled in the following cases.jIf you operate the mode dial.jIf you turn the unit off.jIf you open the SD card/battery cover.jIf you press the MENU button.jIn quick start standby mode.≥ When the remaining time left for recordingmotion pictures is less than 1 minute,PRE-REC cannot be set.≥ If you start recording less than 3 seconds afterpressing the PRE-REC button, the PRE-RECfunction is not activated and the pictures arerecorded normally.≥ When the recording start/stop button ispressed, image shake and operation soundmay be recorded.PRE-REC functionThis prevents you missing a shot.REC STOPPED.NOW WRITING.INCOMPATIBLE CARD.PLEASE CHECK CARD.PRE-RECPRE-REC
