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Record videos and take photos
Use the Camera app that’s pre-installed on Surface, or another camera app from the Windows Store
(search for Camera in the Store app). Here’s what you need to know about the Camera app:
To take a photo or record a video:
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Open the Camera app, and then tap the on-screen Photo button or Video button.
Tip When you’re recording video, you can tap anywhere on the screen to take a picture without stopping the
recording.
Camera options
Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to see camera options such as timer, exposure, and the option to
switch cameras. A few more camera options are available in Settings (open the Settings charm, and then choose
Options).
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Take photos from the lock screen
You can quickly take a photo or video from the lock screen. Here’s how:
1. If the screen is off, tap a key or turn Surface on.
2. Swipe down from the top edge of the lock screen.
3. Tap the Photo button or anywhere on the screen.