Apps and features
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Customising camera settings
On the preview screen, tap . Some options may not be available depending on the
shooting mode.
Intelligent features
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Scene optimiser
: Set the device to adjust the colour settings and apply the optimised
effect automatically depending on the subject or scene.
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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.
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High efficiency pictures
: Take pictures in the High Efficiency Image Format (HEIF).
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.
Videos
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Reduce file size
: You can record videos in the High Efficiency Video Codec (HEVC) format.
Your HEVC videos will be saved as compressed files to conserve the device’s memory.
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You may not be able to play the HEVC videos on other devices or share them
online.
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Slow motion videos cannot be recorded in the HEVC format.
General
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Auto HDR
: Take pictures with rich colours 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.