Samsung Galaxy S5 User Manual

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6 Tap  to save.
To get the best shot, follow these tips. The device may not take photos properly in 
other shooting conditions.
•	Hold the camera steady and remain still while taking photos.
•	Take photos of a subject that is moving in one direction.
•	Take photos with backgrounds that are free of moving objects.
•	Avoid taking photos of a subject and background with similar colours.
Using dual camera mode
When you take a landscape photo with the rear camera, the photo or video captured by the 
front camera appears in an inset window, or vice versa. Use this feature to take a beautiful 
landscape photo and a self-portrait simultaneously.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Camera → MODE → Dual Camera to switch to dual camera mode. 
Tap 
 to take a photo or tap  to take a video.
Select among 
various styles that 
are available.
Tap to resize it or 
move the location.
Switch between the  front and rear camera.
•	You can record videos in dual camera mode for up to 5 minutes in Full HD and up 
to 10 minutes in HD or VGA.
•	While taking videos in this mode, sound is recorded by the internal microphone.   
						

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Using virtual tour mode
About virtual tour mode
Use this shooting mode to take photos in a space by moving forwards, and rotating left 
or right. Photos of the space are taken from different angles. You can view the photos in a 
slideshow and simulate actually moving through the space.
1 Tap Camera on the Apps screen.
2 Tap MODE → Virtual tour shot.
3 Move with the device to position the dot inside the large circle in the centre of the 
preview screen. The device detects when you stop and starts to take photos from that 
position in the space.
4 Move slowly forwards, or rotate left or right while taking photos. Whenever the dot is 
inside the large circle, the device takes a photo automatically.    
						

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5 Move with the device slowly in the direction of the arrow. When the dot is in the centre of 
the large circle, the device starts taking photos. Repeat this action to take more photos.
To see a preview of the photo, tap 
 at the bottom left of the screen. The direction where 
images were taken is displayed on each preview thumbnail.
To delete the last photo that was taken, tap 
Undo.
6 To finish, tap .
Viewing photos
View a series of photos taken from different locations and directions.
1 On the Apps screen, tap Gallery.
2 Select an image with the  icon on the image thumbnail.
3 Tap .
The device displays the photos in a slideshow.
Display movement 
paths.
Start or pause the  slideshow.
Drag to view the 
photo from other  locations and directions.   
						

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Applying filter effects
Use the filter effects to take unique photos or videos.
1 Tap Camera on the Apps screen.
2 Tap  → Effects, and then select an effect to apply.
To download more effects, tap 
Download.
To change the order of effects or hide effects from the list, tap 
Manage effects.
Using the zoom feature
Zoom in and out the screen when taking photos or videos.
Use one of the following methods:
•	Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out.
The zoom in/out effect is available when using the zoom feature while shooting 
video.       
						

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Using remote viewfinder mode
Use your device as a viewfinder for another device. You can control the other device remotely 
to take photos or videos from a distance. Your device displays the same image that is 
displayed on the connected device.
1 Tap Camera on the Apps screen.
2 Tap  → Remote viewfinder.
3 Tap Easily connect via NFC or Wi-Fi Direct settings to connect to another device.
•	Easily connect via NFC: Activate the NFC feature on both devices.
•	Wi-Fi Direct settings: Activate the Wi-Fi Direct feature on both devices.
4 Tap the image on the preview screen where the device should focus.
5 Tap  to take the photo displayed on the connected device’s viewfinder.
Ensure that the device you want to connect to supports the remote viewfinder mode.      
						

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Changing Camera settings
Reorganising camera shortcuts
1 On the Apps screen, tap Camera → .
2 Tap and hold an item and drag it to a slot at the left of the screen.
You can reorganise camera shortcuts for fast and easy access on the preview screen.
Configuring settings
On the Apps screen, tap Camera → . Not all of the following options are available in both 
still camera and video camera modes. The available options vary depending on the mode 
used.
•	Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But it takes up 
more memory.
•	Burst shots: Take a series of photos of moving subjects.
•	Picture stabilisation: Set the device to automatically detect darker conditions and adjust 
the brightness of the photo without the flash.
This option is not available when you take videos.   
						

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•	Face detection: Set the device to recognise people’s faces and help you take photos of 
them.
•	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.
•	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.
•	Tap to take pics.: Tap the image on the preview screen to take photos.
•	Selective focus: Use this to take a photo with an out-of-focus effect.
•	Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But it takes up 
more memory.
•	Recording mode: Change the recording mode.
•	Video stabilisation: Activate or deactivate anti-shake. Anti-shake helps focus when the 
camera is moving.
•	Audio zoom: Make the sound from the zoomed subject louder while recording.
•	Effects: Select among various effects that are available.
•	Flash: Activate or deactivate the flash.
•	Timer: Use this for delayed-time shots.
•	HDR (Rich tone): Use this to improve the contrast ratio in photos. HDR enhances the 
details in areas affected by too much or too little light.
•	Location tag: Attach a GPS 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.
•	Your location may appear on your photos when you upload them to the Internet. 
To avoid this, deactivate the GPS tag setting.   
						

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•	Storage: Select the memory location for storage.
•	Review pics/videos: Set the device to show photos or videos after taking them.
•	Remote viewfinder: Set the device to use as a viewfinder and control the other device to 
take photos or videos.
•	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.
•	Guide lines: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects.
•	Voice control: Set the device to take photos with voice commands.
•	Help: Access help information for using the camera.
•	Reset: Reset the camera settings.  
						

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Gallery
Viewing content on the device
1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen.
Access additional options.
Launch Camera.
Images and videos
Sort images or videos by time, 
album, and more.
Search for images or videos.
2 Select an image.
•	Selecting multiple images:
When you tap and hold an image, 
 appears on the image. Then, tap images to 
select more.
•	Selecting all images:
When you tap and hold an image, 
 appears on the image. Then, tap 1 selected → 
Select all.  
						

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3 Select an option.
Access additional options.
Delete the image.
Modify the image.
Move to the previous screen.
Send the image to others.
Search for other devices to view the image.
Viewing content stored on other devices
You can view content stored on other devices if the devices are registered with Samsung Link. 
Sign in to your Samsung account to view a list of other devices that have content available 
to view. Ensure that the registered devices are turned on and connected to a  Wi-Fi or mobile 
network. Visit 
link.samsung.com for more information.
You may incur additional charges when you view content stored on other devices via 
the mobile network. To avoid additional charges, use the  Wi-Fi feature.
Tap 
, select a device under CONNECTED DEVICES, and then select content.