Camera
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Camera settings
On the Apps screen, tap
Camera
→
→
. Not all of the following options are available in
both still camera and video camera modes.
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Photo size
: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But it takes up
more memory.
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Video size
: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But it takes up
more memory.
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Metering modes
: Select a metering method. This determines how light values are
calculated.
Centre-weighted
measures background light in the centre of the scene.
Spot
measures the light value at a specific location.
Matrix
averages the entire scene.
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Location tag
: Set the device to attach the location tag to the photo.
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To improve GPS signals, avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be
obstructed, such as between buildings or in low-lying areas, or in poor weather
conditions.
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When you share a photo with the location tag attached, the location information
may be exposed to others.
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Volume key
: Set the device to use the Volume button to control the shutter or zoom
function.
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Timer
: Use this for delayed-time shots.
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White balance
: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life colour
range. The settings are designed for specific lighting situations. These settings are similar
to the heat range for white-balance exposure in professional cameras.
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Brightness
: Change the brightness.
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Guidelines
: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects.
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Flash
: Activate or deactivate the flash.
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Contextual filename
: Set the camera to add contextual tags, such as location
information, to filenames.
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Storage
: Select the memory location for storage.
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Edit quick settings
: Reorganise shortcuts to frequently-used options.
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Reset
: Reset the camera settings.
The available options vary depending on the mode used.