Samsung Ace 4 Manual

							61
Camera
Basic shooting
Taking photos or recording videos
1 Tap Camera on the Apps screen.
2 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus.
When the subject is in focus, the focus frame turns green.
3 Tap  to take a photo or tap  to record a video.
•	Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out.
•	To capture an image from the video while recording, tap .
Change the shooting 
mode.
Indicates the current 
camera settings.Start recording a 
video.
Take a photo.
View photos and  videos you have  captured.
Switch between the 
front and rear cameras.
View more options.
Display current mode.  
						

							Camera
62
•	The camera automatically shuts off when unused.
•	Make sure that the lens is clean. Otherwise, the device may not work properly in 
some modes that require high resolutions.
•	The front camera lens is suitable for taking wide-angle photos. Minor distortion 
may occur in wide-angle photos and does not indicate device performance 
problems.
Launching Camera on the locked screen
To quickly take photos of special moments, launch Camera on the locked screen.
On the locked screen, drag 
 outside the large circle. If  is not shown, open the Apps 
screen, tap 
Settings → Lock screen, and then tick Camera shortcut.
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Reorganising camera shortcuts
You can reorganise camera shortcuts for fast and easy access on the preview screen. Tap  
→  →  → Edit quick settings. Tap and hold an item and drag it to a slot at the top of the 
screen.
Camera etiquette
•	Do not take photos or record videos of other people without their permission.
•	Do not take photos or record videos where legally prohibited.
•	Do not take photos or record videos in places where you may violate other people’s 
privacy.   
						

							Camera
63
Shooting modes
Auto
Use this mode to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal 
mode for the photo.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Camera →  → Auto.
Beauty face
Use this mode to take a photo with lightened faces for gentler images.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Camera →  → Beauty face.
Best photo
Use this mode to take a series of photos and save the best one. To view other photos in the 
series, scroll left or right. The device recommends the best photo and identifies it with 
. The 
device identifies the photos with 
 in Gallery.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Camera →  → Best photo.
Continuous shot
Use this mode to take a series of photos of moving subjects.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Camera →  → Continuous shot.
Tap and hold 
 to take several photos continuously.   
						

							Camera
64
Panorama
Use this mode to take a photo composed of many photos strung together. The device 
identifies the photo with 
 in Gallery.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Camera →  → Panorama.
To get the best shot, follow these tips:
•	Move the camera slowly in one direction.
•	Keep the image within the frame on the camera’s viewfinder.
•	Avoid taking photos of indistinct backgrounds, such as an empty sky or a plain 
wall.
Sports
Use this mode to take a photo of fast-moving subjects.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Camera →  → Sports.
Night
Use this mode to take a photo in low-light conditions, without using the flash.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Camera →  → Night.
Camera settings
On the Apps screen, tap Camera →  → . Not all of the following options are available in 
both still camera and video camera modes.
•	Photo size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But it takes up 
more memory.
•	Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But it takes up 
more memory.
•	Focus mode: Select a focus mode. Auto focus is camera-controlled. Macro is for very 
close objects.   
						

							Camera
65
•	Metering 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.
•	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.
•	Location tag: Set the device to attach the location tag to the photo.
•	To 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.
•	When you share a photo with the location tag attached, the location information 
may be exposed to others.
•	Volume key: Set the device to use the Volume button to control the shutter or zoom 
function.
•	Timer: Use this for delayed-time shots.
•	White 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.
•	Exposure value: Change the exposure value. This determines how much light the 
camera’s sensor receives. For low-light situations, use a higher exposure.
•	Guidelines: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects.
•	Flash: Activate or deactivate the flash.
•	Contextual filename: Set the camera to add contextual tags, such as location 
information, to filenames.
•	Storage: Select the memory location for storage.
•	Edit quick settings: Reorganise shortcuts to frequently-used options.
•	Reset: Reset the camera settings.
The available options vary depending on the mode used.   
						

							66
Gallery
Viewing photos or videos
Viewing content on the device
On the Apps screen, tap Gallery and select an image or a video.
Video files show the 
 icon on the preview thumbnail.
To hide or show the menu bar and the preview thumbnails, tap the screen.
Access additional options.
Delete the image.
Modify the image.
Move to the previous screen.
Send the image to others.
Image and video preview 
thumbnails  
						

							Gallery
67
Changing the sorting method
On the Apps screen, tap Gallery → , and then select a sorting method.
Accessing additional options
On the Apps screen, tap Gallery and select an image or a video. Tap  and use the following 
options.
•	Slideshow: Start a slideshow with the images in the current folder.
•	Print: Print the image by connecting the device to a printer. Refer to Mobile printing for 
more information.
•	Rename: Rename the file.
•	Rotate left: Rotate anticlockwise.
•	Rotate right: Rotate clockwise.
•	Crop: Crop the image.
•	Set as: Set the image as wallpaper or a contact image.
•	Details: View image or video details.
The available options may differ depending on the selected file.
To select multiple files from the file list, tap and hold a file, and then tap the other files. 
When the files are selected, you can share or delete them at the same time or tap 
 to access 
additional options.   
						

							Gallery
68
Editing photos
Edit images by applying various effects.
Tap 
Gallery on the Apps screen.
To use this feature, you need to download and install the required app.
While viewing an image, tap 
 and use the following functions:
•	Rotate: Rotate the image.
•	Crop: Crop the image.
•	Colour: Adjust the saturation or brightness of the image.
•	Effect: Apply effects to the image.
•	Portrait: Correct red-eye, adjust and retouch faces, or make background blurry.
•	Sticker: Attach stickers.
•	Drawing: Draw on the image.
•	Frame: Apply frames to the image.
When you are finished editing the image, tap 
.   
						

							69
Multimedia
Video
Playing videos
Tap Video on the Apps screen.
Select a video to play.
Move forwards or  backwards by 
dragging the bar.
Change screen ratio.
Skip to the previous 
video. Tap and hold to  move backwards  quickly. Skip to the next video. 
Tap and hold to move 
forwards quickly. Access additional 
options.
Pause and resume 
playback.
Adjust the volume.
To customise the control panel location during playback, tap  → Settings, tick Mini 
controller
, and then tap Close. Then, tap  or  to move the control panel to either side of 
the screen.
This feature is available only in landscape orientation.
Sharing or deleting videos
Tap Video on the Apps screen.
Tap and hold a video, tap 
, and then select a sharing method.
Tap 
 → Delete, select videos, and then tap Done → OK.  
						

							70
Useful apps and features
S Planner
Starting S Planner
Use this app to manage events and tasks.
Tap 
S Planner on the Apps screen.
Access additional options.
Create events or tasks.
Change the view mode.
Go to todays date.
Tap  and use the following:
•	Go to: Move to a specific date.
•	Delete: Delete events or tasks.
•	Search: Search for events or tasks.
•	Sync: Sync events and tasks with your accounts.
•	Calendars: Select the calendars to display.
•	Settings: Change settings for S Planner.