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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Picture size
/
Video size
: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But
it takes up more memory.
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Face detection
: Set the device to recognise people’s faces and help you take photos of
them.
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ISO
: Select an ISO value. This controls camera light sensitivity. It is measured in film-
camera equivalents. Low values are for stationary or brightly-lit objects. Higher values are
for fast-moving or poorly-lit objects.
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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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Tap to take pics
: Tap the image on the preview screen to take photos.
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Recording mode
: Change the recording mode.
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Effects
: Select a filter effect to use when taking photos or recording videos.
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Flash
: Activate or deactivate the flash.
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Timer
: Use this for delayed-time shots.
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Location tags
: 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. To avoid this, when viewing the photo, tap
→
More
info
→
, and then tap under Location to delete your location information.
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Storage location
: Select the memory location for storage.
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Review pics/videos
: Set the device to show photos or videos after capturing them.