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Camera
This section explains how to use the camera on your phone.
You can take photographs and shoot video by using the built-
in camera functionality. Your 8 megapixel camera produces
photos in JPEG format.
Important!
Do not take photos of people without their
permission.
Do not take photos in places where cameras are not
allowed.
Do not take photos in places where you may
interfere with another person’s privacy.
Using the Camera
Taking Photos
Taking pictures with your device’s built-in camera is as simple
as choosing a subject, pointing the camera, then pressing the
camera key.
1.
From the main Home screen, tap
➔
Camera
to activate the camera mode.
2.
If necessary, touch and drag the Camera mode button
up to Camera Mode.
3.
Using the phone’s main display screen as a viewfinder,
adjust the image by aiming the camera at the subject.
4.
Before you take a picture, use the
Up
and
Down
Volume
keys to zoom in or out. You can magnify the picture up
to x4 (400 percent).
– or –
Pinch the screen to zoom out or pinch outwards to zoom
in.
5.
If desired, before taking the photo, you can tap
on-screen icons to access various camera options and
settings.
6.
You can also tap the screen to move the focus to the
area you touch.
7.
Press the Camera key ( ) until the lens focuses (focus
indicator turns green) then release the key to take the
picture. The picture is automatically stored within your
designated storage location. If a microSD card is not
installed, all pictures are stored on the Phone. For more
information, refer to