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NOTE: The following screenshot is for reference only.

Capture moments

Launching the Camera app

Capture images and record videos using your ASUS Tablet’s Camera app. Refer to any of the steps below to open the Camera app.

From the lock screen

Drag down until the camera app is launched.

From the home screen

Tap .

Using the volume key

While your ASUS Tablet is on sleep mode, double-click the volume key to wake it up and immediately launch the Camera app.

NOTE: Before using the volume key to launch the Camera app, enable this function from Settings >

Lock screen, then slide Instant camera to ON.

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Using Camera for the first time

After launching the Camera for the first time, two consecutive features appear to help you get started: Tutorial and Image locations.

Tutorial

If it is your first time to use your ASUS Tablet’s camera, you will encounter the following tutorial screen after launching the Camera app. Refer to the following steps to proceed from this screen.

1. On the Tutorial screen, tap Skip if you want to skip viewing or Start to view the basic tutorial about using Camera.

2. After tapping either of these options, you will then proceed to the Remember Photo Locations screen.

Photo Locations

After going through the Tutorial screen, the Remember Photo Locations screen appears to help you create automatic location tags for your images. Refer to the following steps to proceed from this screen:

1. On the Remember Photo Locations screen, tap No thanks to proceed to the camera screen or

Yes to set up location tagging for your captured images.

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Camera home screen

Your ASUS Tablet’s camera is equipped with auto-scene detection and auto-image stabilizer features. It also features a video stabilization function that helps prevent shakiness while video recording.

Tap the icons to start using your camera and explore the image and video features of your ASUS

Tablet.

Switch between the front and rear cameras

See the gallery

Take photos

Record videos

Use advanced camera settings

Adjust settings

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Image settings

Adjust the appearance of your captured images by configuring your camera’s settings using the steps below.

IMPORTANT! Apply the settings first before taking images.

1. On the camera’s home screen, tap > .

2. Scroll down and configure the available options.

Image

Configure the image quality using these options.

Shoot mode

Set your shutter speed to Timer mode, enable Touch shutter or change the Burst speed under this option.

Focus & Exposure

Enable Face detection, or set Metering mode and Focus mode under this option.

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Video settings

Adjust the appearance of your recorded videos by configuring your camera’s settings using the steps below.

IMPORTANT! Apply the settings first before taking images.

1. On the camera’s home screen, tap > .

2. Scroll down and configure the available options.

Image

Configure the video quality using these options.

Focus & Exposure

Enable Touch auto-exposure under this option.

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Advanced camera features

Explore new ways of capturing images or videos and make captured moments extra special using the advanced camera features of your ASUS Tablet.

IMPORTANT! Apply the settings first before taking images. Available features may vary per model.

HDR

The HDR (High-Dynamic-Range) feature allows you to take more detailed images for low-light and highly contrasting scenes. HDR is recommended for use when taking images on brightly lit locations, helping balance out the colors produced on your image.

Capturing HDR photos

1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap > HDR.

2. Tap to start capturing HDR photos.

Beautification

Have fun during and after taking photos of your family and friends using the Beautification feature of your ASUS Tablet. When enabled, this feature allows you to make live beauty enhancements on your subject’s face before you press the shutter button.

Capturing Beautification photos

1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap > Beautification.

2. Tap to adjust the Beautification settings to apply to the photo.

3. Tap to start capturing the photo.

NOTE: Drag leftwards to set a countdown timer.

Applying Beautification to photos

1. Tap the thumbnail to preview the photo and display the Beautification settings.

2. Tap the photo and tap to select your preferred Beautification feature, then tap to save the photo.

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Low light (on selected models)

Using PixelMaster, your camera’s light sensitivity is increased by up to 400% to enhance noise reduction and boost color contrast by up to 200%. Use this mode to transform any subject into a great photo or video—with or without ample natural lighting.

Capturing Low light photos

1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap > Low light.

2. Tap to start capturing photos.

Capturing Low light videos

1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap > Low light.

2. Tap to start recording a video.

Night

Take well-lit photos even on night time or on low-light situations using the Night feature of your

ASUS Tablet.

NOTE: Keep your hands steady before and while the ASUS Tablet is capturing the image to prevent blurry results.

Capturing Night photos

1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap > Night.

2. Tap to start capturing Night photos.

Depth of Field

Take macro shots with a soft background using the Depth of Field. This feature suits close up photos of subjects for a more defined and dramatic result.

Capturing Depth of Field photos

1. From the Camera app screen, tap > Depth of Field.

2. Tap to start capturing photos.

3. Tap or to increase or decrease the background blur.

4. Tap to save the photo.

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Effect

Take photos using different effects such as Pixelize, Cartoon, Vintage, LOMO or other effects.

NOTE: Effect should be selected before taking the photo.

Capturing Effect photos

1. From the Camera app screen, tap > Effect.

2. Tap and select an effect to apply to the photo.

3. Tap to start capturing photos.

Applying effects to photos

1. Tap the thumbnail to preview the photo.

2. Tap the photo and tap to select your preferred effect, then tap to save the photo.

Selfie

Take advantage of your rear camera’s high megapixel specs without worrying about pressing the shutter button. Using face-detection, you can set your ASUS Tablet to detect up to four faces using the rear camera then automatically capture your selfie or group selfie.

Capturing Selfie photos

1. From the Camera app screen, tap > Selfie.

2. Tap to choose how many people should be included in the photo.

3. Use the rear camera to detect faces and wait for your ASUS Tablet to start beeping, counting down until it captures the photo.

4. Tap to save the photo.

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GIF animation

Create GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) images straight from your ASUS Tablet’s camera using the

GIF animation feature.

Capturing GIF animation photos

1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap > GIF Animation.

2. Long press to start capturing burst photo for GIF animation.

3. Make your preferred adjustments to the GIF animation settings.

4. Tap when finished.

Panorama

Capture images from various angles using Panorama. Images captured from a wide angle perspective are automatically stitched together using this feature.

Capturing panoramic photos

1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap > Panorama.

2. Tap then pan your ASUS Tablet to the left or right to capture the scenery.

NOTE: While panning your ASUS Tablet, a timeline of thumbnails appears on the lower part of your screen as it captures the scenery.

3. Tap when finished.

Miniature

Simulate the tilt-shift effect of DSLR lenses via the Miniature feature. Using this feature allows you to focus on specific areas of your subject, adding a bokeh effect that can be used on both photos and video using your ASUS Tablet.

Capturing Miniature photos

1. From the Camera app screen, tap > Miniature.

2. Tap or size and position.

to select your focus area, then use your two fingers to adjust the focus area’s

3. Tap or to increase or decrease the background blur. Tap or to increase or decrease saturation.

4. Tap to capture Miniature photos.

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Smart remove

Eliminate unwanted details immediately after capturing the image using the Smart remove feature.

Capturing Smart remove photos

1. From the Camera app screen, tap > Smart remove.

2. Tap to start capturing photos that can be edited using Smart remove.

3. On the captured photo, tap the outline around the detected moving object to delete it.

4. Tap to save the photo.

All Smiles

Capture the perfect smile or the wackiest facial expression from a range of photos using the All

Smiles feature. This feature lets you take five consecutive photos after pressing the shutter button, automatically detecting faces on the image for comparison.

Capturing All smiles photos

1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap > All smiles.

2. Tap to start capturing photos that can be edited using All Smiles.

3. Touch the subject’s face, then select the subject’s best facial expression.

4. Swipe down from the top, then tap to save the photo.

Time lapse

The time lapse video feature of your ASUS Tablet allows you to capture stills for automatic time lapse playback. In effect, events seem to move in a fast-forward manner though they actually occured and were recorded between long intervals.

Recording Time lapse videos

1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap > Time lapse.

2. Tap then select the time lapse interval.

3. Tap to start taking Time lapse videos.

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