Shortcuts, Shooting Mode, Camera and Video Settings

3.If desired, before taking the picture, you can touch onscreen icons to access various camera options and settings. You can also touch the screen to move the focus field to the area you touch.

4.Tap Capture to take the picture.

Note: You can also press the Volume key up or down to take a picture or record a video. You can also set the Volume key to act as a zoom key, which is the default action of the Volume key.

Shortcuts

1.From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.

2.Tap Options.

Note: The other icons can be moved within the list by touching and dragging them.

Shooting Mode

Several shooting modes are available. Some modes are not available when taking self-portraits.

1.From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.

Camera and Video Settings

1.From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.

2.Tap Settings to configure settings for Camera. Available options vary depending on the camera or recording mode used.

•Photo size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution pictures take up more memory.

•Metering: Select a metering method. This determines how light values are calculated. Center-weighted measures background light in the center of the scene. Matrix averages the entire scene. Spot measures the light value at a specific location.

•Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution videos take up more memory.

•Volume key: Use the Volume key as the camera key and record key or a zoom key.

•White balance: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life color range. The settings are designed for specific lighting situations. These settings are similar to the heat range for white-balance exposure in professional cameras.