Taking a photo or recording a video
This section explains basic camera operations.
Hint
- 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.
Note
- Note that some functions may not be available depending on the settings.
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Launch the camera.
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Press the camera key fully down, swipe
(Camera icon) from the lock screen, or tap 
(Camera icon) from the Application screen.
- Press the power key twice. Tap [Settings] > [System] > [Gestures] > [Power key behavior] > [Launch camera] to enable this function.
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Press the camera key fully down, swipe
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Swipe the screen to select a photo or video mode.
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Press the camera key or tap the shutter button.
Shutter button
The shutter button is used differently depending on the capturing mode and activated features.
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(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
