To turn on geotagging

1Activate the camera.

2If the still camera is not selected, drag to .

3Press , then tap Geotagging > On.

4Tap OK to agree to enable GPS and/or wireless networks.

5Check the options you want to select under Location services.

6 After you confirm your settings, press

to return to the camera screen.

7If appears on the camera screen, your location is available and your photo can get geotagged. If not, check your GPS and/or wireless network connection.

Using still camera settings

To adjust the still camera settings

1Activate the camera.

2If the still camera is not selected, drag to .

3Tap one of the settings icons on the left of the screen.

4To display all settings, press .

5Select the setting you want to adjust, then edit as desired.

To customise the still camera settings panel

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

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

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

Still camera settings overview

Normal

Front camera

Select the front camera if you want to take self-portrait photos.

Sweep Panorama

Use this setting to take wide-angle, panoramic photos. Just tap the screen and move the camera steadily from one side to the other.

Focus mode

The focus function controls which part of a photo should be sharp. When continuous autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the white focus frame stays sharp.

Single auto focus

The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on. Touch and hold the camera screen until the white focus frame turns green, indicating that the focus is set. The photo is taken when you release your finger.

Infinity

Use when taking photos from a distance. Focus is set on subjects far away. Subjects close to the camera may be blurred. Continuous autofocus is off.

Touch focus

Touch a specific area on the camera screen to set the area of focus. Continuous autofocus is off. Touch and hold the camera screen until the white focus frame turns green, indicating that the focus is set. The photo is taken when you release your finger.

This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.

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1265-9044, 1265-9041, 1265-9043, ST26i, 1265-9045 specifications

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