Nokia 8.1 user guide

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Nokia 8.1

Use your camera like a pro

Use the different modes on your camera to enhance the quality of your photos.

Learn about your camera’s settings

In the Camera app, tap menu to learn more about each setting.

Set the camera to Pro mode

Tap Camera > Pro.

Use Bokeh mode

If you want to be able to change the focus area of your photo after you have taken it, use Live Bokeh mode when taking a photo.

  1. Tap Camera > Live Bokeh.
  2. Take aim, focus and tap panorama_fish_eye.
  3. Select the photo you just took, you can see it in the bottom right corner.
  4. Tap > Bokeh Editor to edit your photo.

Take photos with a timer

Want to have time to get in the shot too? Try out the timer.

  1. Tap Camera.
  2. Tap . The button shows the timer setting. To change it, tap it again.
  3. Select the duration of the timer.
  4. Tap panorama_fish_eyePhoto.

Take high quality photos

In Camera app, tap menu > Resolution and set the resolution that you want to.
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  • Save your photos and videos to a memory card
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