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Camera and Video
Applications
Camera Settings
You can adjust your camera’s settings using the
icons on the main camera screen and the full
camera settings menu.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps
>
Camera
.
2. Quick settings are listed across one side of
the camera view finder. Available options vary
depending on the camera or recording mode
used. Default settings include:
•
Picture size
: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
pictures take up more memory.
•
Effect
: Add special graphical effects.
•
Timer
: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.
•
Exposure value
: Change the exposure value.
This determines how much light the camera’s
sensor receives. For low light situations, use a
higher exposure.
3. Tap
Settings
>
More options
to configure
settings for Camera. Available options vary
depending on the shooting mode used.
•
White balance
: Select an appropriate white
balance, so images have a true-to-life color
range. The settings are designed for specific
lighting situations. These settings are similar to
the heat range for white-balance exposure in
professional cameras.
•
Metering modes
: Select a metering
method. This determines how light values
are calculated. Center-weighted measures
background light in the center of the scene.
Spot measures the light value at a specific
location. Matrix averages the entire scene.
•
Tap to take pics
: Tap the screen to take a
picture.
•
Video size
: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
videos take up more memory.
•
Recording mode
: Select Normal or Limit for
email mode.
•
Location tags
: Attach a GPS location tag to
the photo.
•
Storage location
: Select the memory location
for storage.
•
Grid lines
: Display viewfinder grid lines to help
composition when selecting subjects.
•
The volume key
: Use the Volume key as the
camera key, the record key, or as a zoom key.
•
Reset settings
: Reset the camera settings.
