63ApplicationsTake PicturesTake pictures with your device’s front orrear camera.Note: Prior to using the camera, remove theplastic protective covering from the cameralens.1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >Camera.2. Using the display screen as aviewfinder, compose your shot byaiming the camera at the subject.While composing your picture, use theavailable options or these gestures:• Touch the screen with two fingersand pinch or spread them on thescreen to zoom in or out.• Tap the screen to focus on thearea you touched. When you tapthe screen, a brightness scale isdisplayed. Slide the light bulb up ordown to adjust the brightness.3. Before taking the photo, you can tapthe icons to access various cameraoptions and settings.4. Tap Take a picture to take thepicture.Note: You can also press the Volumekey up or down to take a picture. This isthe default action of the Volume key whilethe camera is active. You can also set theVolume key to act as the video record key oras a zoom key.Shooting ModeSeveral visual effects are available.Some modes are not available when takingself-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 availablefor.Both cameras• Sound & shot: Enrich your picturesby adding a few seconds ofbackground sound.Camera and Video