Using the video camera settings

To adjust the video camera settings

1Activate the camera.

2Tap one of the settings icons on the screen.

3To display all settings, tap .

4Select the setting that you want to adjust, then make your changes.

To customize the video camera settings panel

1When the video camera is open, tap to display all settings.

2Touch and hold the setting that you want to move, then drag it to the desired position.

If you drag the setting outside of the settings panel, the change is canceled.

Video camera settings overview

Scenes

The Scenes feature helps you to quickly set up the camera for common situations using preprogrammed scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible video.

Off

The Scenes feature is off and you can shoot videos manually.

Soft snap

Use for shooting videos against soft backgrounds.

Landscape

Use for videos of landscapes. The camera focuses on distant objects.

Night

When turned on, light sensitivity is increased. Use in poorly lit environments. Videos of fast-moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Turn off night mode when lighting conditions are good, to improve the video quality.

Beach

Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed videos.

Snow

Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed videos.

Sports

Use for videos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimizes motion blurring.

Party

Use for indoor videos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight. Videos of fast-moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support.

Video resolution

Adjust the video resolution for different formats.

Full HD

Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1920×1080 pixels.

HD 720p

HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1280×720 pixels.

VGA

VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. 640x480 pixels.

MMS

Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time of this video format is limited to fit in a multimedia message.

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