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Modify photography configurations on my device
Prior to taking a picture, you can modify the configurations to achieve the optimal image for your circumstances.
Activate a timer
Advice: Employ a tabletop tripod to steady the device while capturing timed images.
- If capturing a selfie, touch
. - Tap
and select 3 seconds or 10 seconds. - Compose your shot, and when you’re set, touch
to initiate the countdown. - Position yourself in the frame (if you’re taking a selfie, simply wait) and smile!
Utilize a flash
To adjust the flash setting (off, always on, or auto), tap 
on the viewfinder.
Employ HDR in high-contrast lighting
Are you photographing a brightly lit scene that also features dark shadows? Activate HDR (High Dynamic Range) mode. The camera captures several exposure levels and merges them into a single image for vivid colors and enhanced detail in both bright and dark regions.
To enable HDR mode (off, always on, or auto mode), tap 
on the viewfinder.
Best scenarios for HDR:
- Scenic views with a bright sky and shaded hills or leaves
- Outdoor portraits featuring significant contrast
- Backlit scenes with dark shadows and beams of sunlight
- When both the camera and the subject are stationary
Do not apply HDR for:
- Action captures
- Dimly lit indoor photography
- When intending to use the flash or the front-facing camera
When the device detects a scene with high contrast, it automatically activates HDR mode, and HDR will be visible in the viewfinder. Evaluate whether enabling HDR mode could enhance the shot.
Modify ISO settings
To fine-tune configurations prior to capturing a photo:
- In the viewfinder, touch
> 
- Choose an ISO setting:
- For freezing motion, select a higher ISO to eliminate motion blur.
- To manage lighting conditions, opt for a higher ISO for a brighter image with more grain. Alternatively, select a lower ISO for a picture with finer texture and less grain.
Modify white balance
Adjust white balance based on different lighting scenarios, including incandescent, daylight, and shade.
- In the viewfinder, touch >
- Select the relevant lighting scenario.
Modify photo dimensions
Lower resolution images and videos occupy less space but come with decreased image quality.
- On the
Camera interface, tap 
Settings. - Tap Photo dimensions.
-
Select dimensions for new images:
- To display visuals that fully occupy your HDTV or widescreen monitor without cropping, choose 16:9 widescreen format.
- For printing 5″x7″ or 8″x10″ images, opt for 4:3 standard format.
- Generally, apply smaller file sizes (MP) for images you’ll share; use larger files for images you’ll print or edit.
Advice: If you’re low on internal storage, adjust settings to store new images on your SD card.
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