Media

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.

•Edit shortcuts: Reorganise shortcuts to frequently-used options.

•Shooting mode: Change the shooting mode.

•Recording mode: Change recording mode.

•Scene mode: Change the scene mode.

•Brightness: Adjust the brightness.

•Timer: Use this for delayed-time shots.

•Effects: Select among various photo effects that are available.

•Resolution: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But it takes up more memory.

•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.

•Metering: Select a metering method. This determines how light values are calculated. Centre-weightedmeasures background light in the centre of the scene. Spot measures the light value at a specific location. Matrix averages the entire scene.

•Guidelines: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects.

•Image quality: Higher quality images require more storage space.

•Video quality: Set the quality level for video.

•GPS tag: Attach a GPS location tag to the photo.

•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.

•Your location may appear on your photos when you upload them to the Internet. To avoid this, deactivate the GPS tag setting.

•Storage: Select the memory location for storage.

•Reset: Reset the camera settings.

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