››Customise camera settings

Before taking a photo, select

to access the

following options:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Option

 

Function

 

 

Focus mode

 

Take close-up photos or set the camera

 

to focus on the subject.

 

 

Timer

 

Select the length of the delay before

 

the camera takes a photo.

 

 

Resolution

 

Change the resolution option.

 

 

 

White

 

Adjust the colour balance according to

balance

 

lighting conditions.

 

Effects

 

Apply a special effect, such as sepia or

 

black and white tones.

 

 

Metering

 

Select a type of exposure metre.

 

 

 

Image quality

 

Set the quality level for your photos.

 

 

 

Adjust

 

Adjust contrast, saturation, and

 

sharpness.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Before taking a photo, select

to access the

following settings:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Setting

 

Function

 

Guidelines

 

Display the guidelines on the preview

 

screen.

 

 

 

 

Review

 

Set the camera to display the taken

 

image.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set the camera to include location

 

 

information for your photos.

 

 

To improve GPS signals, avoid

GPS

 

shooting in locations where the

 

signal may be obstructed, such

 

 

 

 

as between buildings or in low-

 

 

lying areas, or in poor weather

 

 

conditions.

Shutter

 

Set the camera shutter to make a

sound

 

sound when capturing a photo.

Reset

 

Reset menus and shooting options.

 

 

 

 

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The Samsung GT-S5660, popularly known as the Galaxy Gio, is a compact and affordable smartphone that caters to users seeking a balance of performance and functionality. Launched in early 2011, it boasts a variety of features that were quite appealing for its time, making it a popular choice among entry-level smartphone users.

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