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Apps and features
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Photo mode
The camera adjusts the shooting options automatically depending on the surroundings to
capture photos easily.
On the shooting modes list, tap
PHOTO
and tap to take a photo.
Taking selfies
You can take self-portraits with the front camera.
1
On the shooting modes list, tap
PHOTO
.
2
On the preview screen, swipe upwards or downwards, or tap to switch to the front
camera for self-portraits.
3
Face the front camera lens.
To take self-portraits with a wide-angle shot of the landscape or people, tap .
4
Tap to take a photo.
Applying filter and beauty effects
You can select a filter effect and modify facial features, such as your skin tone or face shape,
before taking a photo.
1
On the preview screen, tap .
2
Select a filter effect or beauty effects and take a photo.
Locking the focus (AF) and exposure (AE)
You can lock the focus or exposure on a selected area to prevent the camera from
automatically adjusting based on changes to the subject or light source.
Tap and hold the area to focus. The AF/AE frame will appear on the area and the focus and
exposure setting will be locked. The setting remains locked even after you take a photo.