![background image](http://html.mh-extra.com/html/samsung/galaxy-s6-edge/galaxy-s6-edge_user-manual_340250085.webp)
Take Pictures
Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera.
Note
: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic
protective 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 the subject.
While composing your picture, use the available
options or these gestures:
•
Touch the screen with two fingers and pinch
or spread them on the screen to zoom in
or out.
•
Tap the screen to focus on the area you
touched. When you tap the screen, a
brightness scale is displayed. Slide the light
bulb up or down to adjust the brightness.
3. Before taking the photo, you can tap the icons to
access various camera options and settings.
4. Tap
Take a picture
to take the picture.
Note
: You can also press the
Volume
key up or down
to take a picture. This is the default action of the Volume
key while the camera is active. You can also set the
Volume key to act as the video record key or as a
zoom key.
Shooting Mode
Several visual effects are available. Some modes are
not available when taking self-portraits.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps
>
Camera
.
2. Tap
Mode
for the following options. Each section
indicates which camera (front or rear) the modes
are available for.
Both cameras
•
Video collage
: Create your own short collages
and slow-motion videos without any editing
tools.
•
Live broadcast
: Broadcast live on YouTube.
Share your link with friends so they can watch
your video in real time. For more information,
see
“Live Broadcast” on page 79
.
Applications
Camera and Video
76