Adjust camera settings
Before you take a photo, you can adjust settings to get the best photo for your situation.
Use a timer
Tip: Use a tabletop tripod to stabilize the phone when taking timed shots.
1.
If you're taking a selfie, touch
.
2.
Touch > and select 2, 5, or 10 seconds.
3.
Frame your shot, and when you're ready, touch to start the countdown.
4. Take your place in the shot (if you're taking a selfie, simply wait) and smile!
Use a flash
To set the flash mode (off, always on, or auto), touch on the viewfinder.
Store photos and videos on SD card
To set your camera to save new photos and videos on your SD card:
1. Be sure you inserted an SD card.
2.
On the viewfinder, touch .
3.
Touch > .
You can also move existing photos and videos from internal storage to the SD card.
Use location tags
When you take photos
or videos, you can embed data about the location where you took them.
On the viewfinder, touch
> .
You need to turn on location-based services to use this feature.
Use HDR in high-contrast lighting
Taking a photo of a bright scene that also includes dark shadows? Use HDR (High Dynamic
Range) mode. The camera captures multiple exposure levels and combines them into a single
photo for vibrant colors and more detail in both light and dark areas.
To set HDR mode (off, always on, or auto mode), touch on the viewfinder.
HDR is best for:
Photos and videos 118
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