Palm PMG0501000P manual Camera preview image looks strange

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DID YOU KNOW? Pictures are 16-bit color. Resolution settings range from the low end of VGA (160 x 120 pixels) to a high end of 2 megapixels (1600 x 1200). Video resolution settings range from a low end of 176 x 144 pixels to a high end of 352 x 288 pixels. You can change the resolution setting by pressing Menu (right softkey) and selecting Resolution (still images) or Quality (video).

Here are some tips for taking good pictures with the built-in camera:

•Clean the camera’s lens with a soft, lint-free cloth.

•Take pictures in bright lighting conditions. Low-light images may be grainy, due to the sensitivity of the camera.

•Hold the camera as still as possible. Try supporting your picture-taking arm against your body or a stationary object (such as a wall).

•Keep the subject of the pictures still. Exposure time is longer with lower light levels, so you may see a blur.

•For best results, verify that you have the brightest light source coming from behind you, lighting the subject’s face. Avoid taking indoor pictures with the subject in front of a window or light.

•Make sure the subject is at least 0.5 meters (18 inches) away from the camera to ensure good focus.

When you synchronize with a Windows XP computer, your Camera images are stored in the C:\Documents and Settings\<Username>\My Documents\Treo My Documents folder on your hard drive (see Camera).

The Camera preview image looks strange

Some third-party applications overwrite the color settings on your smartphone with their own 8-bit color settings. This can affect the Camera Preview Mode. Delete third-party applications one by one until the preview image improves (see Removing applications).

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