To customize the video camera settings panel
1
When the video camera is open, press
to display all settings.
2
Touch and hold the setting you want to move and drag it to the desired position.
If you drag the setting outside of the settings panel, the change is canceled.
Video camera settings overview
Scenes
The Scenes feature helps you to quickly set up the camera for common situations using preprogrammed
scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best
possible video.
Off
The Scenes feature is off and photos can be taken manually.
Portrait
Use for portrait videos. Settings are optimized to give slightly softer skin tones.
Landscape
Use for videos of landscapes. The camera focuses on distant objects. When
Landscape
is selected,
focus mode is changed to
Infinity
Night
When turned on, light sensitivity is increased. Use in poorly lit environments. Videos of fast moving
objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Turn off night mode when lighting
conditions are good, to improve the video quality
Beach and snow
Use in bright environments to avoid underexposed videos
Sports
Use for videos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimizes motion blurring.
Party
Use for indoor videos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or
candlelight. Videos of fast moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support.
Photo light
Use the light to take photos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight
On
Off
Sometimes the video quality can be better without a light, even if lighting conditions are poor.
Capturing method
Select the method you use to take photos.
On-screen button
Record a video by using the on-screen button on the camera screen..
Touch capture
Identify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger.
Camera key only
Record a video by using only the hardware camera key..
Focus mode
The focus setting controls which part of a video should be sharp. When continuous autofocus is on, the
camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the white focus frame stays sharp.
Single autofocus
The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on.
Face detection
The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen. The
camera automatically focuses on the nearest face. You can also select which face to focus on by
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