Using still camera settings
To adjust the still camera settings
1Open the camera.
2If the still camera is not selected, tap the still camera icon to expand the
view, then tap again.
3 To display all settings, tap .
4Select the setting that you want to adjust, then edit as desired.
Still camera settings
The following settings appear in the camera viewfinder when you tap the settings button:
Scene mode
Use the Scenes feature to quickly set up the camera for common situations using
Auto The camera automatically adjusts settings for a photo.
Action Use for photos of
Night Use when taking photos at night or in poorly lit environments (without the photo light). Due to long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.
Camera settings
Picture size Set the picture size for the photos you take. A photo with a higher resolution requires more memory.
Store location Select if you want the geographical location to be added when you take a photo.
Focus mode The focus settings control which part of a photo should be sharp.
Restore defaults Restore the camera settings to the default values.
Exposure
Adjust the exposure for the photos you take.
Flash mode
Select how the flash should be used.
Auto The camera relies on its light meter to decide whether or not a flash is necessary.
On Use the flash.
Off Don't use the flash. Sometimes photo quality can be better without a flash, even if lighting conditions are poor. Taking a good photo without using the flash requires a steady hand.
White balance
Select how the camera adjusts colours in different kinds of light, to achieve the most natural looking colours for your photos.
Auto Adjust the colour balance automatically to the lighting conditions.
Incandescent Adjust the colour balance for bright lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs, or when lighting conditions change quickly.
Daylight Adjust the colour balance for bright outdoor use.
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