Take Pictures, Shooting Mode

Take Pictures

Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic protective covering from the camera lens.

1.From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.

2.Compose your shot by aiming the camera at the subject and using the display screen as a viewfinder. While composing your picture, use the options or these gestures:

•Touch the screen with two fingers and pinch or spread them on the screen to zoom in and out.

3.If desired, before taking the photo, you can tap icons to access various camera options and settings. You can also touch the screen to move the focus field to the area you touch.

4.Tap Take a picture to take the picture.

Note: You can also press the Volume key up or down to take a picture. This is the default function of the Volume key while Camera is active. You can also set the Volume key to act as the video record key or as a zoom key.

Shooting Mode

Several visual effects are available. Modes differ by which camera is active (front or rear facing).

1.From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.

2.Tap Mode to view the following options. Each section indicates which camera (front or rear) the modes are available for.

•Auto: Take the best possible picture by setting the device to adjust the exposure and color of pictures automatically.

•Sound & shot: Enrich your pictures by adding a few seconds of background sound.

•Panorama: Create a linear panorama by taking consecutive pictures in either a horizontal or vertical direction.

•Continuous shot: Take pictures continuously by pressing and holding the Camera button.