Take a photo with the stabiliser turned off.

This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode and Front camera capturing mode.

Scenes

Use the Scenes feature to quickly set up the camera for common situations using pre-programmed scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible photo.

Off

The Scenes feature is off and photos can be taken manually.

Portrait

Use for portrait photos. Settings are optimised to give slightly softer skin tones.

Landscape

Use for landscape photos. The camera focuses on distant objects. When Landscape is selected, focus mode is changed to Infinity.

Night scene

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. When Night scene is selected, focus mode is changed to Infinity.

Night portrait

Use for portrait photos at night or in poorly lit environments (with or without the photo light). Due to long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.

Beach and snow

Use in bright environments to avoid underexposed photos.

Sports

Use for photos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimises motion blurring.

Party

Use for indoor photos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight. Due to long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.

Document

Use for photos of text or drawings. Gives the photo increased, sharper contrast.

This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.

Photo light

Use the light to take photos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight

On

Off

The photo light is turned off. Sometimes photo quality can be better without a light, even if lighting conditions are poor. Taking a good photo without using the light requires a steady hand. Use the self- timer to avoid a blurred photo.

Resolution

Choose between several picture sizes and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A photo with a higher resolution requires more memory.

8MP 4:3

8 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution.

6MP 16:9

6 megapixel picture size with 16:9 aspect ratio. A high resolution widescreen format. Has a higher resolution than full HD. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays.

2MP 4:3

2 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays.

2MP 16:9

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