Nokia N900 - Manual (Page 76)

14 Geotag ( , if geotagging is enabled). The icon blinks
when the coordinates for the location are being
retrieved.
Capture an image
When capturing an image, note the following:
•
Use both hands to keep the camera still.
• The quality of a digitally zoomed image is lower than that
of a non-zoomed image.
• The camera goes into battery saving mode if you perform
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.
1 To activate the camera, open the lens cover. If the camera
is active in the background, and the lens cover is open,
press the capture key to activate the camera.
2 To switch from video mode to image mode, select .
3 To lock the focus on an object, press the capture key
halfway down. A green locked focus indicator is
displayed. If the focus was not locked, a red focus
indicator is displayed. Release the capture key, and press
it halfway down again. You can also capture an image
without locking the focus.
4 To capture an image, press the capture key. Do not move
the device before the image is saved.
Zoom in or out.
Use the volume keys.
Switch between normal and full screen mode
Tap the viewfinder area.
Geotag images and videos
If you have enabled geotagging, the device saves geotag
information such as country, city, and suburb, of every image
and video you capture or record.
You need an internet connection to be able to add geotag
information to your files.
It may take several minutes to obtain the geotag information.
The availability and quality of GPS signals may be affected by
your location, buildings, natural obstacles, and weather
conditions. Your geotag information is not saved anywhere
else than your device. If you share a file that includes geotag
information, also the geotag information is shared, and your
location may be visible to third parties viewing the file.
Enable geotagging
When you activate the camera for the first time, the device
asks you whether you want to enable geotagging. To enable
geotagging later, do the following:
76 Capture images and record videos
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