40 Camera and VideoApplicationsTake PicturesTake pictures with your device’s front or rearcamera.Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plasticprotective covering from the camera lens.1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.2. Using the display screen as a viewfinder,compose your shot by aiming the camera at thesubject. While composing your picture, use theavailable options or these gestures:• Touch the screen with two fingers and pinchor spread them on the screen to zoom inor out.• Tap the screen to focus on the area youtouched.3. Before taking the photo, you can tap the icons toaccess various camera options and settings.4. Tap Take a picture to take the picture.Note: You can also press the Volume key up ordown to take a picture. This is the default action of theVolume key while the camera is active. You can alsoset the Volume key to act as the video record key oras a zoom key.Shooting ModeSeveral visual effects are available. Some modes arenot available when taking self-portraits.1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.2. Tap Mode for the following options. Each sectionindicates which camera (front or rear) the modesare available for.Both cameras• Sound & shot: Enrich your pictures by addinga few seconds of background sound.Rear camera• Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate thesurroundings and determine the ideal modefor the picture.• Pro: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity,exposure value, white balance, and color tonewhile taking pictures.• Panorama: Create a linear image by takingpictures in either a horizontal or verticaldirection.• Continuous shot: Touch and hold the Camerabutton to take pictures continuously.• Beauty face: Take portrait pictures with anairbrushed effect.• Sports: Take clearer pictures of fast movingsubjects.Front camera• Selfie: Take selfie shots and apply variouseffects, such as an airbrushed effect.