Getting to know your camera
| 1 | Front camera lens |
| 2 | Switch between the front and main camera |
| 3 | Camera settings |
| 4 | Save your location |
| 5 | Use the volume keys to zoom in or out |
| 6 | Tap the thumbnail to view, share, or edit photos and videos |
| 7 | Switch between taking photos and videos |
| 8 | Use the shutter button to take photos or record videos |
| 9 | Go back or exit the camera |
| 10 | Select a capturing mode |
| 11 | Shortcut to the capturing mode last selected |
| 12 | Self-timer |
| 13 | Flash settings |
| 14 | Select an aspect ratio |
| 15 | Color 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
 | Take a photo |
 | Record a video/Resume recording |
 | Pause a video |
 | Stop recording a video |
 | Self-timer is activated |
 | Touch capture is activated |
 | Touch capture and Self-timer are activated |
To change the aspect ratio
- While using the camera, tap
(Aspect ratio icon). - Select a setting.
To adjust the camera settings
- While using the camera, tap
(Settings icon). - 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
- When using the camera, tap the thumbnail to open a photo or video.
- Swipe left or right to view your photos and videos.
- 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 Take better-looking selfies | |
 | Bokeh Take photos with a blurred effect | |
 | Slow motion Add a slow-motion effect after recording a video | |
 | AR effect Take photos with virtual scenes and characters | |
 | Manual Take photos with manually adjusted camera settings | |
 | Creative effect Take photos with effects and color filters | |
 | 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
- When using the camera, swipe the screen to select
(Record icon). - Tap the shutter button to start or stop recording.
To take a photo by tapping the screen
- When using the camera, tap (Settings icon), then tap Touch capture > On or Only front camera.
- Close the settings menu. The setting is saved in all capturing modes.
- 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
- While using the camera, tap
(Self-timer icon) and select a delay time. - Tap the shutter button to take a photo. A series of beeps marks the countdown until the photo is taken.