Capture Images - Nokia N900 User Manual

62 Capture images and record video clips

Capture images

Image indicators
The indicators in the camera viewfinder area display the
current camera settings. The indicators in image mode are
the following:
1 Close
2 Scene mode in use (for example,
3 Capture settings (
4 Flash mode in use (for example,
5 Photos ( )
6 Zoom level (hidden at the default zoom level)
7 Autofocus crosshair (
8 Image counter (estimated number of images you can
capture using the current settings and available memory)
9 Memory in use (for example,
10 Image resolution (for example,
11 White balance (for example,
other than Automatic.
Automatic)
)
Automatic)
, not shown in all image modes)
Internal storage)
)
). Only visible if set to
12 Exposure (for example,
than 0.
13 ISO sensitivity (for example,
than Automatic.
14 Geotag ( , if geotagging is enabled). The icon blinks
when the coordinates for the location are being
retrieved.
Related topics
See "Scene modes", p. 65.
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See "Image settings", p. 66.
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See "Flash settings", p. 66.
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See "General settings", p. 67.
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Capture images
When capturing an image, note the following:
Use both hands to keep the camera still.
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The quality of a digitally zoomed image is lower than that
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of a non-zoomed image.
The camera goes into battery saving mode if you perform
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no actions for about a minute. To continue capturing
images, activate the touch screen.
Keep a safe distance when using the flash. Do not use the
flash on people or animals at close range. Do not cover the
flash while taking a picture.
Capture an image
1 To activate the camera, open the lens cover.
). Only visible if set to other
). Only visible if set to other