Fluorescent Adjust the colour balance for fluorescent lighting.

Cloudy Adjust the colour balance for a cloudy sky.

Tips on using the camera

Rule of thirds

Don’t place your subject in the middle of the frame. By placing it a third of the way in, you achieve a better result.

Hold it steady

Avoid blurry photos by holding the camera steady. Try to steady your hand by leaning it against a solid object.

Get closer

By getting as close as possible to your subject, you can fill the camera screen view with your subject.

Consider variety

Think about different angles, and move towards the subject. Take some vertical photos. Try different positions.

Use a plain background

A plain background helps highlight your subject.

Keep your lens clean

Mobile phones are used in all kinds of weather and places, and carried in pockets and bags. This results in the camera lens becoming dirty and covered with fingerprints. Use a soft cloth to clean the lens.

Using the video camera

To record a video

1Open the camera.

2If the video camera is not selected, tap the video camera icon to expand the view, then tap again.

3Tap to start recording.

4Tap to stop recording.

Shoot your videos in landscape orientation to get the best results.

To view previously recorded videos

In the camera viewfinder, tap the thumbnail at the top right.

Using video camera settings

To adjust video camera settings

1Open the camera.

2If the video camera is not selected, tap the still camera icon to expand the view, then tap again.

3To display all settings, tap .

4Select the setting you want, then press to return to the viewfinder.

Video camera settings

The following settings appear in the camera viewfinder when you tap the settings button:

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