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    Camera and Gallery
    Accessing the viewfinder
    Open Camera to access the viewfinder.
     For more information on the camera settings, see Camera settings.
    Switch flash modes
    View images or videosSwipe right on the
    screen to change
    camera modes
    Shoot a video
    Take a photoSwitch between
    rear and front
    cameras
     Swipe left on the
     screen to configure
     the camera settings 
    						
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    Taking a photo
    Your phone comes with a feature-packed camera that you can use to capture lifes 
    unforgettable moments.
    1 Open Camera.
    2 Frame the scene you want to capture, the camera will focus automatically. Touch any 
    part of the viewfinder to focus on the corresponding area. To adjust the focal length, 
    pinch two fingers together or spread them apart on the viewfinder.
    3 Touch .
    Touch the thumbnail to view a photo and share it with friends. For more 
    information, see Sharing images or videos.
    Shooting modes
    Your phone features a variety of different camera modes for different shooting scenarios. 
     Availability of different shooting modes varies by model.
    Swipe right on the viewfinder to change the capture mode.
    • Beauty: Drag the slider to adjust the beauty level and apply facial enhancement effects. 
    For more information, see 
    Beauty mode.
    • Panorama: Use this mode to take wide-angle shots. For more information, see Taking a 
    panoramic photo.
    • Panoramic self-portraits: Use this mode to take panoramic self-portraits. For more 
    information, see 
    Taking a panoramic self-portrait.
    • HDR: Enhance a photo taken under insufficient or excessive light conditions. For more 
    information, see 
    HDR mode.
    • Professional: Take stunning, DSLR-quality images. For more information, see Pro 
    camera mode.
    • Document readjustment: Automatically straighten out images taken from an angle to 
    make them easier to read. For more information, see 
    Document correction. 
    						
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    • Light painting: Capture trails of light by using slow shutter speeds. For more 
    information, see 
    Light Painting mode.
    • Watermark: Add a selection of watermarks to your photos. For more information, see 
    Adding watermarks to photos.
    • Audio note: Record a few seconds of audio when taking a photo. For more 
    information, see 
    Audio notes.
    • Time-lapse: Make an accelerated video of a slow-changing scene. For more 
    information, see 
    Time-lapse mode.
    • Slow-mo: Record a slow motion clip. For more information, see Slow motion 
    recording.
    Beauty mode
    Use beauty mode for stunning selfies and younger, smoother-looking skin.
    1 Open Camera, swipe right on the screen, and then touch Beauty.
    2 Drag the slider to adjust the beauty level.
    3 Frame the scene you want to capture, and then touch . The camera will 
    automatically detect each face in the photo and apply the beauty settings. 
    						
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    Perfect Selfie mode
    Use Perfect Selfie mode to automatically apply custom beauty settings to your face when 
    you are in a group photo. Adjust the settings for your eyes, pupils, skin tone, and face 
    shape to make you stand out from the crowd.
    Using Perfect Selfie mode
    Perfect Selfie mode automatically detects your face in a group shot and applies custom 
    beauty settings to your skin.
    1 Open Camera. Swipe right on the screen, and then touch Beauty.
    2 (Optional) Swipe left on the screen and check that the Perfect selfie switch is turned 
    on. See 
    Configuring Perfect Selfie if you are enabling this mode for the first time.
    3 Go back to the Beauty screen to take a photo. Switch to the front camera if you are 
    taking a selfie. Touch 
    . The camera will automatically detect your face and apply 
    the preset facial enhancement settings.
    Configuring Perfect Selfie
    Follow the steps below when using Perfect Selfie for the first time.
    1 Open Camera. Swipe right on the screen, and then touch Beauty.
    2 Touch Perfect selfie to configure the facial enhancement settings.
    a)  Take three photos of your face from the front, side, and with your head lowered.
    b)  Configure the settings for skin tone, pupils, and face shape as desired. Choose a higher 
    settings for a more noticeable effect. Touch 
    .
    • Update your personal information: On the camera settings screen, touch Perfect 
    selfie
     > Edit personal info to update your calibration photos.
    • Adjust your beauty settings: On the camera settings screen, touch Perfect selfie 
    > 
    Set beauty effects to adjust the beauty settings, such as skin tone and face shape.
    • Disable Perfect Selfie mode: On the camera settings screen, turn off the Perfect 
    selfie
     switch to disable Perfect Selfie. 
    						
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    Ultra Snapshot
    Press the volume down button twice to take a photo, even when the screen is off.
     This feature is not available during music playback. Not all camera modes support 
    this feature.
    1 Open Camera and then swipe left on the screen to access the camera settings. 
    Touch Ultra snapshot > Open camera and take quick snapshot.
    2 When the screen is off, point the camera at the desired object, and then press the 
    volume down button twice in quick succession to take a photo. The camera will 
    automatically take a photo and display the capture time.
     Disabling Ultra Snapshot: On the camera settings screen, touch Ultra snapshot > 
    Off. 
    						
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     Due to the rapid capture time, image quality may decrease for night-time or close-
    up shots. Choose a location with ample light and shoot from a suitable distance.
    Burst shooting
    Use burst shooting when you want to take a photo of a moving subject, such as during 
    a football match. The camera will capture several images in quick succession so that you 
    dont miss out on the action.
     Not all camera modes support this feature.
    1 Open Camera.
    2 Focus on the subject, and then press and hold to start the burst sequence. 
    Release your finger to stop shooting.
    3 To view and select images, touch the image thumbnail and then touch .
     
     indicates photos that were taken in burst mode.
    4 Your phone will automatically select the best shot. To select other photos, touch 
    . Touch and then follow the onscreen instructions to save the image.
    Press the volume down button
    twice in quick succession 
    						
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     If you cannot access Burst shooting mode, touch Touch & hold shutter button on the 
    camera settings screen and check that 
    Burst shoot is selected.
    Voice activated shooting
    Use voice activated shooting to control the shutter when taking a group shot.
    1 Open Camera. Swipe left on the screen to access the camera settings.
    2 Touch Audio control and turn on the Audio control switch. You can then:
    • Say cheese to take a photo.
    • Set the camera to take a photo when the ambient noise reaches a certain decibel 
    level.
    3 Frame the scene you want to capture. The camera will take a photo automatically 
    when you issue a voice command or the camera detects a loud sound. 
    						
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    Launching the camera from Gallery
    1 Open Gallery.
    2 Go to the Photos tab and swipe down to display the viewfinder in half screen mode. 
    Swipe down again to launch the camera.
     Not all camera features are available in half screen mode.
    3 Select the desired shooting mode. For more information, see Shooting modes.
    4 Touch to take a photo.
    5 Touch Return to return to Gallery. 
    						
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    Object tracking
    Use object tracking when taking photos of moving subjects, such as people or animals. 
    The camera will automatically focus on the moving subject to ensure that your image 
    stays in focus.
     Object tracking mode and smile capture cannot be used at the same time.
    1 Open Camera. Swipe left on the screen to access the camera settings.
    2 Turn on the Object tracking switch.
    3 Touch the subject on the screen. Your camera will remain focused on the subject.
    4 Touch . 
    						
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    Audio notes
    Add audio notes to bring your photos to life.
    1 Open Camera, swipe right on the screen, and then touch Audio note.
    2 Frame the scene you want to capture.
    3 Touch to take a photo with an audio note. The camera will record a short audio 
    clip to add to your photo.
    HDR mode
    Use HDR mode for scenes with a large contrast to prevent under- or overexposure and 
    ensure clarity in every shot.
     HDR mode is not available for the front camera.
    1 Open Camera, swipe right on the screen, and then touch HDR.
    2 Hold your phone steady, frame the scene, and then touch .
    Pro camera mode
    Pro camera mode gives you full control over the camera settings so that you can take 
    professional-looking shots in challenging shooting scenarios.
    Using Pro camera mode
    Your phone comes with Pro camera mode, which gives you manual control over the 
    camera settings (such as overlays, exposure, and shutter speed) for professional quality 
    shots.
    1 Open Camera. Swipe right on the screen, and then select PRO PHOTO CAMERA. 
    Touch to take a photo. 
    						
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