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Applications
Launching Camera on the locked screen
To quickly take photos, launch Camera on the locked screen.
On the locked screen, drag outside the large circle.
•This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
•Some camera features are not available when you launch Camera from the locked screen while the security features are activated.
Locking the focus and exposure
Strong light/dark contrast and the subject being outside the auto focus area may make it difficult to achieve an appropriate exposure. Lock the focus or exposure and then take a photo. Tap and hold the area to focus, the AF/AE frame will appear on the area and the focus and exposure setting will be locked. The setting remains locked even after you take a photo.
This feature is available only in some shooting modes.
Auto mode
Auto mode allows the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo.
On the preview screen, tap MODE →Auto.
Pro mode
Take photos while manually adjusting various shooting options, such as exposure value and ISO value.
On the preview screen, tap MODE →Pro. Select options and customise the settings, and then tap to take a photo.
• : Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a
• : Select an ISO value. This controls camera light sensitivity. Low values are for stationary or brightly lit objects. Higher values are for
• : Change the exposure value. This determines how much light the camera’s sensor receives. For
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