Self-timer
With the self-timer you can take a photo without holding the phone. Use this function to take self-portraits, or
group photos where everyone can be in the photo. You can also use the self-timer to avoid shaking the camera
when taking photos
On (10 s.)
Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.
On (2 s.)
Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.
Off
The photo is taken as soon as you tap the camera screen.
Touch capture
Identify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger. The photo is taken as soon as
you release your finger.
On
Tap an area of the screen to take a photo.
Off
You can only take a photo by pressing the camera key.
Smile level
Use the smile level function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to before taking a photo.
Big smile
Only take a photo when a big smile is detected.
Normal smile
Take a photo when an average smile is detected.
Faint smile
Take a photo when only a slight smile is detected.
Geotagging
Tag photos with details of where you took them
On
When geotagging is turned on, the approximate geographical location is added to photos when you take
them. To use geotagging, you must enable location features from the
Settings
menu.
on page 107.
For geotags to be added to a photo, the location must be determined before you take the photo. Your
location is determined when
appears on the camera screen. When the phone is searching for your
position,
appears.
Off
When geotagging is turned off, you cannot view the location where you took a photo
Shutter sound
Select the sound that's heard when you tap the camera screen to take a photo.
Tips on using the camera
Rule of thirds
Don’t place your subject in the middle of the frame. By placing it a third of the way in, you
achieve a better result.
Hold it steady
Avoid blurry photos by holding the camera steady. Try to steady your hand by leaning it
against a solid object.
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