Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 - Manual (Page 90)

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Camera Options
Before you start taking photos, use the camera options to
configure the camera for best results. Camera options are
represented by icons on the left side of the screen. While in
Camera mode, touch the following icons to set camera options:
Flash : Choose a flash mode from Auto flash, On, or Off,
which is the default.
Self-portrait : Touch to switch to the front-facing
camera lens so you can take a photo of yourself.
Shooting mode : Choose an automatic shooting mode,
from:
• Single shot : Take a single photo.
• Smile shot : Touch the camera button to automatically
detect your subject’s face and take the photo.
• Panorama : Touch the Camera button to take a photo,
then use the on-screen guideline to move the
viewfinder and take the next 7 shots automatically.
• Action shot : Detects action and creates a panorama
of the moving object.
Timer : Set a timer for how long to wait before taking a
photo. Options are: Off, 2 sec, 5 sec, and 10 sec.
Exposure value : Adjust exposure time of camera sensor
for taking picture. Can affect photo brightness.
Settings :
• Focus mode : Set the focus mode to Auto focus or
Macro.
• Scene mode : Choose an automatic scene mode from
None, Landscape, Night, Sports, Party/Indoor,
Sunset, Dawn, Text, or Candlelight.
• White balance : Set the light source. Options are:
Auto, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, or Cloudy.
• Effects : Apply an effect to photos. Options are: None,
Grayscale, Sepia, or Negative.
• Resolution : Set a size for the image. Options
are: 3.2M (2048x1536) or 0.8M (1024x768).
• Metering : Set how the camera measures or meters
the light source: Matrix, Center-weighted, or Spot.
• GPS tag : Enable or disable tagging of photos with
your GPS location. displays on the screen when
this option is active.
Caution!: Be aware that your location may be present on a
photo when posting your photos on the internet.