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Configuring settings for Camera
Tap to configure settings for Camera. Not all of the following options are available in both
still camera and video camera modes. The available options vary depending on the mode
used.
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Edit shortcuts
: Reorganise shortcuts to frequently-used options.
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GPS tag
: Attach a GPS location tag to the photo.
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To improve GPS signals, avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be
obstructed, such as between buildings or in low-lying areas, or in poor weather
conditions.
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Your location may appear on your photos when you upload them to the Internet.
To avoid this, deactivate the GPS tag setting.
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Self-portrait
: Take a photo of yourself.
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Self recording
: Take a video of yourself.
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Shooting mode
: Change the shooting mode.
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Recording mode
: Change the recording mode.
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Effects
: Select among various effects that are available.
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Scene mode
: Change the scene mode.
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Brightness
: Change the brightness.
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Timer
: Use this for delayed-time shots.
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Resolution
: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But it takes up
more memory.
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White balance
: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life colour
range. The settings are designed for specific lighting situations. These settings are similar
to the heat range for white-balance exposure in professional cameras.
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Metering
: Select a metering method. This determines how light values are calculated.
Centre-weighted
measures background light in the centre of the scene.
Spot
measures
the light value at a specific location.
Matrix
averages the entire scene.
