HTC DIAM500 manual Using Auto-focus, Supported File Formats

You can select from the following capture modes:

Icon Capture mode

Photo Captures standard still images.

Video Captures video clips, with or without accompanying audio.

Panorama Captures a sequence of still images continuously in one direction, and allows stitching of all the images to create a panoramic view of a scenery.

Contacts Picture Captures a still image and gives you the option to immediately assign it as a Photo ID for a contact.

Picture Theme Captures still images and places them within frames.

Supported File Formats

Using the available capture modes, the camera in your device captures files in the following formats:

Capture mode	Format
Photo / Contacts Picture /	JPEG
Picture Theme / Panorama
Video	H.263 (.3gp) ; MPEG-4 (.mp4)

Using Auto-focus

The camera comes with an auto-focus function to let you capture sharp and crisp photos and videos of your subjects. Depending on the Shoot Option you have chosen, you will need to either touch or press the Enter key to activate auto-focus. When auto-focus is activated, it is indicated by a flashing white bracket ( ). When focus is set, the bracket changes to a steady green bracket ( ).

Note

For more information about the different shoot options, see “Advanced Options” on page 93.

By default, you only need to press the Enter key once to activate auto-focus and to take the photo or start capturing video. For example, in Photo mode, press the Enter key to activate auto-focus; when focus is set, the camera automatically takes the shot.

Notes

•In Video mode, press the Enter key again to stop recording.

•In Picture Theme or Panorama mode, press the Enter key for each shot you need to take.

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