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• M etering modes: Select a metering method. This determines how light values are
calculated. Centre-weighted measures background light in the centre of the scene. Spot
measures the light value at a specific location. Matrix averages the entire scene.
• I SO: 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.
• L ocation tag: Attach a GPS location tag to the photo.
• T o improve GPS signals, avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be
obstructed, such as between buildings or in low-lying areas, or in poor weather
conditions.
• Y our location may appear on your photos when you upload them to the Internet.
To avoid this, deactivate the GPS tag setting.
• V olume key: Set the device to use the Volume button to control the shutter or zoom
function.
• T imer: Use this for delayed-time shots.
• W hite balance: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life colour
range. The settings are designed for specific lighting situations. These settings are similar
to the heat range for white-balance exposure in professional cameras.
• E xposure value: Change the exposure value. This determines how much light the
camera's sensor receives. For low-light situations, use a higher exposure.
• G uidelines: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects.
• C ontextual filename: Set the camera to add contextual tags, such as location
information, to filenames.
• S torage: Select the memory location for storage.
• E dit quick settings: Reorganise shortcuts to frequently-used options.
• R eset: Reset the camera settings.
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