Operation Manual

Chapter 5 — Use the Camera
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About the Color Camera
The CT50 -Ex contains an 8-megapixel color camera for taking pictures an
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videos. The camera and flash are located on the back of the computer.
Use the Photos app to view photos and videos stored on the CT50 -Ex.
Adjust the Camera and Video Settings
The camera and video settings are adjustable from within the Camera
app.
How to Zoom
The camera zoom is controlled using a pinching motion on the touch
screen. Place two fingers on the screen at the same time, and then:
• spread them apart to zoom in (enlarge an object).
• pinch them together to zoom out.
Change Photo Settings
You can change the camera settings for best results when taking
pictures.
1 Press the Camera button to open the camera app.
2 Configure these automatic settings:
• Flash
• HDR
3 From the right side of the screen, tap to view and modify these
photo settings:
• White balance
• Focus
• Sensitivity
• Shutter speed
• Brightness
4 Tap a setting from the menu.
Note: HDR (
high dynamic range) is enabled by default which means that
the flash is controlled by the HDR and the other settings are overwritten.
When you press , HDR is disabled.