Identify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger. The photo is taken assoon as you release your finger. This applies only when focus mode is set to touch focus.Camera key onlyTake a photo only using the hardware camera key. The photo is taken as soon as you release yourfinger.Quick launchQuick launch settings let you activate the camera from sleep mode by pressing and holding down the camerakey.Launch and captureBy pressing and holding down the camera key, the first photo is captured immediately after the camerais launched from sleep mode.Launch onlyBy pressing and holding down the camera key, the camera is launched from sleep mode.OffWhile the phone is in sleep mode, the camera cannot be launched, even when you press and holddown the camera key.Tips on using the cameraRule of thirdsDon’t place your subject in the middle of the frame. By placing it a third of the way in,you achieve a better result.Hold it steadyAvoid blurry photos by holding the camera steady. Try to steady your hand by leaning itagainst a solid object.Get closerBy getting as close as possible to your subject, you can fill the camera screen view withyour subject.Consider varietyThink about different angles, and move towards the subject. Take some vertical photos.Try different positions.Use a plain backgroundA plain background helps highlight your subject.Keep your lens cleanCell phones are used in all kinds of weather and places, and carried in pockets andbags. This results in the camera lens becoming dirty and covered with fingerprints. Use asoft cloth to clean the lens.Using the video cameraTo record a video using the camera key1 Activate the camera.2 If the video camera is not selected, drag to .3 To start recording a video, press the camera key.4 To stop recording, press the camera key again.Shoot your videos in landscape orientation to get the best results.103This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
