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Apps and features
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Customizing camera settings
On the preview screen, tap . Some options may not be available depending on the
shooting mode.
Intelligent features
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Scan QR codes
: Set the device to scan QR codes from the preview screen.
Pictures
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Swipe Shutter button to
: Select an action to perform when you swipe the camera
button to the edge of the screen and hold it.
Selfies
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Save selfies as previewed
: Set the device to save pictures as they appear on the preview
screen when taken with the front camera without flipping them.
Useful features
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Auto HDR
: Take pictures with rich colors and reproduce details even in bright and dark
areas.
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Grid lines
: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects.
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Location tags
: Attach a GPS location tag to the picture.
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GPS signal strength may decrease in locations where the signal is obstructed,
such as between buildings or in low-lying areas, or in poor weather conditions.
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Your location may appear on your pictures when you upload them to the
Internet. To avoid this, deactivate the location tag setting.
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Shooting methods
: Select additional shooting methods for taking a picture or recording
a video.
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Settings to keep
: Keep the last settings you used, such as the shooting mode, when you
launch the camera.
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Storage location
: Select the memory location for storage. This feature will appear when
you insert a memory card.
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Watermark
: Add a watermark in the bottom left corner when taking pictures.
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Shutter sound
: Enable or disable the shutter sound.