Getting to know your camera

    Image showing where each function is located on the camera screen in the landscape orientation.  Upper left area, 1 to 4. Upper side of the device, 5. Right area from top to bottom, 6 to 11. Lower left area from right to left, 12 to 15.Capture buttonStart buttonPause buttonStop buttonSelf-timer on iconTouch capture on iconTouch capture and Self-timer on iconImage of the camera settingsPortrait selfie mode iconBokeh iconSlow motion mode iconAR effect iconManual mode iconCreative effect iconPanorama iconSelf timer icon

    1Front camera lens
    2Switch between the front and main camera
    3Camera settings
    4Save your location
    5Use the volume keys to zoom in or out
    6Tap the thumbnail to view, share, or edit photos and videos
    7Switch between taking photos and videos
    8Use the shutter button to take photos or record videos
    9Go back or exit the camera
    10Select a capturing mode
    11Shortcut to the capturing mode last selected
    12Self-timer
    13Flash settings
    14Select an aspect ratio
    15Color and brightness

    Basic camera tips

    • Make sure the lens is clean. A fingerprint or a little dirt can diminish photo quality.
    • Use the self-timer when you need extra time to prepare, or to avoid blurred photos.
    • Check your device’s memory status often. High-resolution photos and videos consume more memory.

    To launch the camera

    • Swipe (Camera icon) from the lock screen.
    • Tap (Camera icon) from the Application screen.
    • Press the power key twice. Tap Settings > System > Power key behavior > Launch camera switch to enable this function.

    Shutter button

    The shutter button is used differently depending on the capturing mode and activated features.

    Shutter button overview

    Capture button

    Take a photo

    Start button

    Record a video/Resume recording

    Pause button

    Pause a video

    Stop button

    Stop recording a video

    Self-timer on icon

    Self-timer is activated

    Touch capture on icon

    Touch capture is activated

    Touch capture and Self-timer on icon

    Touch capture and Self-timer are activated

    To change the aspect ratio

    1. While using the camera, tap (Aspect ratio icon).
    2. Select a setting.

    To adjust the camera settings

    1. While using the camera, tap (Settings icon).
    2. Swipe the list to view the available settings and select a setting.

    Note

    Available settings depend on the capturing mode selected.

    To view, share or edit photos and videos

    1. When using the camera, tap the thumbnail to open a photo or video.
    2. Swipe left or right to view your photos and videos.
    3. Tap the screen to edit a photo or video.

    Hint

    Your photos and videos are stored in the Album application. See Viewing photos and videos for more options.

    Capturing modes

    You can select capturing modes by tapping Mode.

    Note

    Available settings depend on the capturing mode selected.

    Capturing modes overview

    The following are some of the main capturing modes.

    Portrait selfie mode icon

    Portrait selfie

    Take better-looking selfies

    Bokeh icon

    Bokeh

    Take photos with a blurred effect

    Slow motion mode icon

    Slow motion

    Add a slow-motion effect after recording a video

    AR effect icon

    AR effect

    Take photos with virtual scenes and characters

    Manual mode icon

    Manual

    Take photos with manually adjusted camera settings

    Creative effect icon

    Creative effect

    Take photos with effects and color filters

    Panorama icon

    Panorama

    Take wide-angle and panoramic photos

    To switch between taking photos and videos

    • While using the camera, swipe the screen to select a photo or video mode.

    To select a capturing mode

    • When using the camera, tap Mode and select a capturing mode.

    To switch between the main and front camera

    • When using the camera, tap (Switch camera icon) to switch between the main and front camera.

    Hint

    You can also switch between cameras by swiping down the camera screen.

    To use the zoom

    • Pinch in or out on the camera screen.
    • Use the volume key.

    Hint

    If you zoom in three or more times, this can affect image quality. Instead, take the photo without zoom, then crop it.

    To take a photo

    • Tap the shutter button.

    To record a video

    1. When using the camera, swipe the screen to select (Record icon).
    2. Tap the shutter button to start or stop recording.

    To take a photo by tapping the screen

    1. When using the camera, tap (Settings icon), then tap Touch capture > On or Only front camera.
    2. Close the settings menu. The setting is saved in all capturing modes.
    3. Tap anywhere on the screen to take a photo.

    Hint

    This feature can also be used for videos.

    To take a photo when recording a video

    • When recording a video, tap (Camera icon). The photo is taken as soon as you release the shutter button.

    Self-timer

    Use the Self-timer to get more time to prepare for a photo. It also helps to keep your device steady and avoid blurred photos.

    To use the Self-timer with the main camera

    1. While using the camera, tap (Self-timer icon) and select a delay time.
    2. Tap the shutter button to take a photo. A series of beeps marks the countdown until the photo is taken.

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