Taking a photo or recording a video
This section explains basic camera operations.
- Launch the camera.
- Touch and hold
(Camera icon) from the lock screen. - Tap
(Camera icon) from the app drawer. - Press the power button twice. Find and tap [Settings] > [System] > [Gestures] > [Quickly open camera], and then tap the switch to enable this function.
- Touch and hold
- Swipe the screen to select a photo or video mode.
- Tap the shutter button.
Note
- Note that some functions may not be available depending on the settings.
Hint
- Make sure the lenses are 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.
- You can scan QR codes.
Shutter button
The shutter button is used differently depending on the capturing mode and activated features.
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(Shutter button): Take a photo -
(Record button): Record a video -
(Pause button): Pause a video -
(Record button): Resume recording -
(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
