Taking photos and videos
Camera basics
Take photos, videos, and selfies using the camera.
On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app.
Zooming
Before taking a photo or video, slide two fingers apart on the Viewfinder screen to zoom in or
together to zoom out. You can also freely zoom in or out while recording.
Choosing a capture mode
By default, the Camera app is set to normal capture mode for taking photos and changing photo
settings. You can select panorama mode to capture sweeping views of landscapes.
Some camera features and photo settings are not available when you’re in panorama mode.
While on the Viewfinder screen, tap and then:
§ Tap to switch to panorama mode.
§ Tap to switch back to normal mode.
Turning the camera flash on or off
Make sure you're in normal capture mode. See Choosing a capture mode on page 36 for details.
Tap the flash icon to choose a flash setting.
Setting the photo resolution
Make sure you're in normal capture mode. See Choosing a capture mode on page 36 for details.
1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app.
2. Tap , and then tap .
3. Tap Picture size to change the photo quality and size.
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