Camera Settings

You can adjust your camera’s settings using the icons on the main camera screen and the full camera settings menu.

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

2.Quick settings are listed across one side of the camera view finder. Available options vary depending on the camera or recording mode used.

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

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

•Burst shots: Take a series of photos of moving subjects.

•Low-light detection: Detects low light levels and adjusts the camera accordingly to take clear pictures.

•Face detection: Recognizes people’s faces and helps you take photos of them.

•ISO: Select an ISO value. This controls camera light sensitivity. It is measured in film-camera equivalents. Low values are for stationary or brightly-lit objects. Higher values are for fast-moving or poorly-lit objects.

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

•Tap to take pics: Tap anywhere on the screen to take a picture.

•Save as: Set the device to delete the original photo when taking photos with rich tone mode.

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

•Recording mode: Select Normal, Limit for email, or Fast motion mode.

•Video stabilization: Activate or deactivate anti-shake. Anti-shake helps focus when the camera is moving.

•Effects: Add special graphical effects.•Flash: Activate or deactivate the flash.•Timer: Use this for delayed-time shots.•View mode: Choose between full and standard screen view mode.•Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to the picture.

•Storage location: Choose to store your photos to your device, or optional memory card.

•Review pics/videos: Set to show photos or videos after taking them.

•Remote viewfinder: Take pictures using the viewfinder of a connected device. Wi-Fi Direct is required.

•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.

•Exposure value: Change the exposure value. This determines how much light the camera’s sensor receives. For low light situations, use a higher exposure.

•Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help composition when selecting subjects.

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

•Voice control: Set the camera to take photos with voice commands.•Help: View information about the Camera.•Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.Note: Higher resolution pictures and videos use more memory.

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