Getting to know your camera
| 1 | Tap to adjust color and brightness |
| 2 | Switch between the front and main camera |
| 3 | Camera settings |
| 4 | Geotagging status |
| 5 | Use the volume keys to zoom in or out |
| 6 | Use the camera key to activate the camera, take photos or record videos |
| 7 | Tap the thumbnail to view, share, or edit photos and videos |
| 8 | Switch between taking photos and videos |
| 9 | Use the shutter button to take photos or record videos |
| 10 | Go back or exit the camera |
| 11 | Select a capturing mode |
| 12 | Shortcut to the capturing mode last selected |
| 13 | Tap to switch between the x1, x2, and super-wide angles |
| 14 | Select an aspect ratio |
| 15 | Tap to adjust the Bokeh effect |
| 16 | Select a flash setting. The icon turns orange when the flash or flashlight activates. |
| 17 | Front camera lens |
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.
Note
Note that some functions may not be available depending on the settings.
To launch the camera
- Press the camera key fully down, swipe
(Camera icon) from the lock screen or tap 
(Camera icon) from the Application screen. - Point your device at an object while the screen is turned off or the lock screen is active and the device is in the landscape orientation. When the viewfinder appears, tap it to view the full screen.
Shutter button
The shutter button is used differently depending on the capturing mode and activated features.
Shutter button overview
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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.
Hint
Tap 
(Introduction to features icon) to check information on various functions.
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.
- Tap
(Share icon) to share a photo or a video.
Hint
Your photos and videos are stored in the Album application. See Viewing photos and videos for more options.
Smart launch
You can launch the camera automatically when you point your device at an object.
To use Smart launch
- While using the camera, tap (Settings icon).
- Tap the Smart launch and select an option.
- Point your device at an object while the screen is turned off or the lock screen is active and the device is in the landscape orientation. A viewfinder will appear.
- Tap the viewfinder to view the full screen, and then take the photo.
Capturing modes
You can select capturing modes by tapping
Note
Available settings depend on the capturing mode selected.
Capturing modes overview
The following are some of the main capturing modes.
 | Take photos with virtual scenes and characters | |
 | Take photos with effects and color filters | |
 | Take wide-angle and panoramic photos | |
 | Take photos with manually adjusted camera settings | |
 | Add a slow-motion effect after recording a video | |
 | Take better-looking selfies |
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.
- Tap
(Switch angle button) repeatedly to select x1 (normal) or x2 (2x optical zoom). - Drag (Switch angle button) to the left and right.
Note
- Zooming is only available for the main camera.
- Switching angles using (Switch angle button) is not available when the manual mode is selected.
Hint
If you zoom in three or more times, this can affect image quality.
To use the super-wide lens
- Tap (Switch angle button) repeatedly to select W (super wide).
Note
To take a photo
- Press the camera key.
- Tap the shutter button.
- Double-tap the side sensor.
To record a video
- When using the camera, swipe the screen to select a video mode.
- Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to start or stop recording.
Hint
You can also record a video by double-tapping the side sensor.
To launch the camera and take a photo at the same time
- When using the camera, tap (Settings icon), then tap Launch with camera key > Launch and capture.
- Close the settings menu and exit the camera. The setting is saved for all capturing modes.
- Long press the camera key to launch the camera and take a photo.
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
- When using the main camera, tap (Settings icon).
- Tap Self-timer and select the delay time.
- Close the settings menu. The Self-timer setting is saved.
- Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo. A series of beeps marks the countdown until the photo is taken.