Samsung Galaxy MEGA 2 User Manual

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43 Camera and VideoApplicationsTake Pictures Camera SettingsTake pictures with your device’s front or rearcamera, or combine shots with Dual mode.Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plasticprotective 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 thesubject. While composing your picture, use theonscreen options or these gestures:• Touch the screen with two fingers and pinchor spread them on the screen to zoom inor out.• Tap the screen to focus on the area youtouched.• Tap icons to access various camera optionsand settings.3. Tap Take picture.Note: You can also press the Volume key up ordown to take a picture. This is the default action of theVolume key while Camera is active. You can also setthe Volume key to act as the video record key or as azoom key.Shooting ModeSeveral visual effects are available. Modes differ bywhich camera is active (front or rear facing).1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.2. Tap MODE.3. Tap each mode to see a description.1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.2. Tap Settings to configure settings forCamera. Available options vary depending on thecamera/shooting mode used.Shortcuts menuDisplay up to three camera setting shortcutsacross one side of the camera viewfinder.• Shortcuts menu: Touch and hold, and thendrag a camera setting onto or off of theshortcuts menu.Both cameras• Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higherresolution for higher quality. Higher resolutionpictures take up more memory.• Low-light detection: Take brighter and clearerpictures without using the flash at night.• Face detection: Detect faces in pictures fortagging with the person’s name.• Tap to take pics: Tap the image on thepreview screen to take pictures.• Video size: Select a resolution. Use higherresolution for higher quality. Higher resolutionvideos take up more memory.• Recording mode: Select Normal or Limit foremail.• Effects: Add special graphical effects.• Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.• Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag tothe picture.• Storage location: Select the memory locationfor storage.• Remote viewfinder: Take pictures using theviewfinder of a connected device. Wi-Fi Directis required.• Review pics/videos: Set to show picturesafter taking them.