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Configuring settings for Camera
Tap
→
to configure settings for Camera. Not all of the following options are available
in both still camera and video camera modes. The available options vary depending on the
mode used.
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Picture size
: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But it takes up
more memory.
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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. Centre-weighted measures light over the
entire area, with emphasis on the centre of the scene. Spot measures the light at the
centre of the screen only. 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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Video size
: Select a video resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But it takes
up more memory.
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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
: Attach a GPS 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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Your location may appear on your photos when you upload them to the Internet.
To avoid this, deactivate the GPS tag setting.
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Storage location: Select a location to store image and video files.
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White balance
: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life colour
range. The settings are designed for specific lighting situations. These settings are similar
to the heat range for white-balance exposure in professional cameras.
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Exposure value
: Change the exposure value. This determines how much light the
camera’s sensor receives. For low-light situations, use a higher exposure.
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Grid lines
: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects.
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Volume key
: Set the device to use the Volume button to control the shutter or zoom
function.
