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Configuring settings for Camera
Tap
→
photo settings
or video settings. Not all of the following options are available
in both still camera and video camera modes. The available options vary depending on the
mode used.
•
Focus Mode
: Select a focus mode.
Normal (default)
is camera-controlled.
Macro
is for
very close objects.
•
Anti-Shaking: reduces image blur due to movement of the camera.
•
White Balance
: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have true-to-life colour.
The settings are designed for specific lighting situations.
•
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.
•
EV
: Adjusts the brightness level of the image. Select 0 for normal, 1 or 2 to increase
brightness, -1 or -2 to decrease brightness.
•
Effects: Apply a special effect such as Sepia tone or Mono (black and white) .
•
Auto Contrast: Improves clarity when illumination intensity varies excessively within the
image.
•
Photo resolution
/
Video resolution
: Select the resolution option.
Using Bing Vision
Tap
→
Bing Vision
to scan codes to view more information, or to extract text from
documents.
Scanning a code
Aim the rear camera at a code. After the code is scanned automatically, tap the code number
to view information.
Scanning a document
Aim the rear camera at a document, and then tap
scan text
. Select a word, and then tap
translate
to view the definition of the word.
To search the web with a keyword, tap
search
.
