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The shutter speed and aperture are set automatically. Tap >Expert >P, and set ISO sensitivity, and exposure value. Using the aperture priority mode Use this to manually set the aperture value to take photos. Shutter speed is set automatically. Tap >Expert >A, and set aperture, ISO sensitivity, and exposure value. Using the shutter speed priority mode Use this to manually set the shutter speed to take photos. Aperture is set automatically. Tap >Expert >S, and set shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, and exposure value. About aperture The aperture is a hole that lets light into the device, and widening or narrowing the aperture controls the amount of light that enters. The photo is brighter when the aperture value is smaller, and darker when the aperture value is larger. Small aperture value Large aperture value About shutter speed The shutter speed is the time taken for the shutter to open and close. Slow shutter speeds allow more light in, but moving subjects may blur. Faster shutter speeds allow less light in, but moving subjects are clearer. Slow shutter speed Fast shutter speed Shooting options Customise the device to take unique photos or videos. The available options vary by mode. Selecting resolutions Select a higher resolution to increase the pixels the photo or video can include. Selecting a higher resolution also increases the file size. Setting the photo resolution In Camera mode, tap >Camera >Photo size, and select a photo resolution. Setting the video resolution In Camcorder mode, tap >Camcorder >Movie size, and select a video resolution. Setting the photo quality Select a higher photo quality for better photos. Selecting a higher photo quality also increases the file size. In Camera mode, tap >Camera >Quality, and select a quality. Using the timer Use this for delayed-time shots. In Camera mode, tap >Camera >Timer, and select a time, and then press the Shutter button to start the timer. To use this feature in Camcorder mode, tap >Camcorder >Timer. Press the Shutter button to cancel the timer. Taking photos in low-light conditions Preventing red-eye in portrait photos When using the flash when taking a portrait photo in low-light conditions, a red-glow may appear in the subject’s eyes. In Camera mode, tap >Camera >Flash, and select Red-eye or Red-eye fix to prevent red-eye. Before correction After correction Using the flash Use the flash when taking photos in low-light conditions, or when more light is needed in the photos. Press the flash release to pop the flash up, and then tap >Camera >Flash to set a flash option. The available options vary by mode. • Off: Use this to turn the flash off. • Auto: Use this to automatically use the flash. The flash fires when the subject or background is dark. • Red-eye: Use this to prevent a red glow in the subject’s eyes. • Fill in: Use this to always use the flash. • Slow sync: Use this to keep details of the background. • Red-eye fix: Use this to correct a reg glow in the subject’s eyes. • Keep the flash retracted when not in use to avoid damage. • Forcing the flash to open may cause damage to the device. • Flash options are not available in some modes. • If light from the flash is reflected, or if a substantial amount of dust is in the air, tiny spots may appear in the photo. 38 Adjusting the ISO sensitivity The ISO sensitivity is the measure of a film’s sensitivity to light as defined by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO). Select a higher resolution to take better photos and reduce blurriness when taking photos in low-light conditions without using the flash. Tap >Expert >A / S / M / P, and select an ISO sensitivity. Selecting a higher ISO sensitivity may result in more image noise. Using face detection In Camera mode, tap >Camera >Face detection, and select one of the following: • Normal: Measures exposure on a human face. (p. 40) • Smile shot: Recognises and helps taking people’s smiling faces. (p. 40) • Blink detection: Detects closed eyes and automatically takes additional photos. (p. 41) • When a face is detected, the device tracks the face automatically. • This feature may not be effective in the following conditions: – The subject is too far from the device. – The lighting is too bright or too dark. – The subject is not facing the device. – The subject is wearing sunglasses or a mask. – The subject’s facial expression changes drastically. – The subject is backlit, or the lighting conditions are unstable. • This feature may not be available in some modes and settings. • Depending the selected option, some settings may not be available. 39 Detecting faces The device automatically detects multiple human faces. In Camera mode, tap >Camera >Face detection >Normal. Aim the device at a human subject. When the device detects a human face, a white frame appears around the face. Press the Shutter button to take a photo. The closer you are to the subjects, the quicker the device detects faces. Taking a smile shot The device automatically dete...