Take Pictures, Shooting Mode, Dual Camera Mode

Take Pictures

Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera, or combine shots with Dual camera mode.

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

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

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

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

3.Before taking the photo, you can tap the icons to access various camera options and settings.

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 action of the Volume key while the camera is active. You can also set the Volume key to act as the video record key or as a zoom key.

Quick Settings

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

2.Tap Settings to quickly change Camera settings. The available options vary by mode.

4.Touch and drag a Quick setting icon to change the position of the icon or to change which Quick settings to use.

Shooting Mode

Several photo effects are available. Some modes are not available when taking self-portraits.

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

Dual Camera Mode

Take pictures and record videos using the front and rear cameras at the same time. A variety of picture-in-picture styles are available.

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

4.Tap the inset picture, and then touch and drag the corners to enlarge or reduce the size of the inset.

5.Tap Effects, and then tap a style for the inset picture.