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Camera
The Camera application not only allows you to take high quality pictures and
share them, but also includes many specialized features eliminating the
need for any other camera. The video feature is also integrated on the
camera viewfinder so you can take a picture, then start recording video
with a single tap without changing camera modes.
To open the Camera application, tap
Camera
(in the QuickTap bar) on
the Home screen.
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There are also shortcuts to open the Camera application:
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If you’ve set your tablet to use the Swipe unlock method, from the locked screen,
simply drag
Camera
upward to open the Camera application.
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If you’ve enabled shortcuts in your tablet’s settings, you can open the Camera
application when your tablet is in timeout by pressing and holding the
Volume Up/
Down key
(on the top edge of the tablet).
Getting to know the viewfinder
Switch Camera Icon
– Switches between the rear-facing camera and the front-facing camera.
Preview Image
– Displays the last image you
captured. This enables you to access your
Gallery and view your saved photos while in
camera mode.
Capture Icon
– Takes a picture.
Record Icon
– Starts recording a video.
Back Icon
– Closes the Settings or exits the
Camera application.
Menu Icon
– Toggles between displaying and hiding the camera icons on the viewfinder.
Shot Mode Icon
– Sets how the picture will be taken. Choose
Auto
or
Panorama
.
Settings Icon
– Opens the camera’s Settings. Tap it again to close the Settings.
See
Additional Settings
.
NOTE
To take clear pictures, make sure the camera lens is clean.
Additional Settings
The camera is set to automatically take high quality photos and videos.
Additional settings are available for resolution, how photos and videos are
taken, as well as how to store them. Tap the
Settings
icon
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