# Carry out an observation in The Observer XT

## Procedure

1. In The Observer XT, choose **Observe** > **Observation** > **New** to create an observation.
2. See **Carry out your observation** in The Observer XT Help.
3. Press the **Start observation** button and score the data. See **Start the observation** and **Score data** in The Observer XT Help.
4. Press the **Stop observation** button. See **Stop the observation** in The Observer XT Help.

## Note

**<span class="FM_All_caps">IMPORTANT</span>** Allow enough time between the actions. If you start an observation before MediaRecorder is completely open, video recording will not start.