2
Tap the shutter button to start or stop recording.
To take a photo by tapping the screen
1
When using the camera, tap (Settings icon), then tap Touch capture > On or
Only front camera.
2
Close the settings menu. The setting is saved in all capturing modes.
3
Tap anywhere on the screen to take a photo.
Hint
This feature can also be used for videos.
To take a photo when recording a video
•
When recording a video, tap (Camera icon). The photo is taken as soon as you
release the shutter button.
Self-timer
Use the Self-timer to get more time to prepare for a photo. It also helps to keep
your device steady and avoid blurred photos.
To use the Self-timer with the main camera
1
While using the camera, tap (Self-timer icon) and select a delay time.
2
Tap the shutter button to take a photo. A series of beeps marks the countdown
until the photo is taken.
Exposure, color and light conditions
Good exposure for your photos requires the right amount of light. The camera
automatically detects and adjusts to ambient light conditions.
Different exposures are required, for example, when taking photos of faces,
moving objects or in low light.
Optimizing light conditions
•
Look for light with direction and color that gives a scene shape and depth. This
type of light occurs just before sunrise and at sunset. Natural light from a window
is also good.
•
For higher quality photos in low light, you need to keep the camera steady. You
can place the camera on a solid surface and use the self-timer.
•
Even if light conditions are poor, try to take photos with and without the flash.
Sometimes the quality is better without the flash.
To use the flash
1
When using the camera, tap the flash icon displayed on the screen, for example
(Auto flash icon).
2
If required, change the flash setting.
3
Tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a video.
Note
Available settings depend on the capturing mode selected.
Hint
When the background is brighter than the object, use Fill flash to remove unwanted dark
shadows.
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