››Capture a panoramic photo

You can take wide panoramic photos using Panorama shooting mode. This mode is convenient for photographing landscapes.

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In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera to turn on the camera.

Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view.

Select → Panorama.

Make any necessary adjustments. Select to take the first photo.

Slowly move the device in any direction and align the green frame with the viewfinder.

When you have aligned the green frame and viewfinder, the camera will automatically take the next photo.

Repeat step 6 to complete the panoramic photo.

››Customise camera settings

Before taking a photo, select → to access the following options:

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Function

Exposure value

Set the exposure value.

 

 

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 balance

Adjust the colour balance according to

lighting conditions.

 

 

 

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GT-S5690KOAMGF, GT-S5690TAANEE, GT-S5690TAAWIN, GT-S5690KOADRE, GT-S5690TAAORC specifications

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