User Manual

3. Point the camera at what you want to capture. The camera adjusts the focus automatically as
you move it. You can also tap the screen to change the focus to a different subject.
4. To manually adjust the exposure, tap the screen, and then drag your finger up and down.
Or turn on Touch autoexposure so you can instantly brighten or darken a subject with a
single tap. See Quickly adjusting the exposure of your photos on page 70.
5. When you're ready to take the photo, tap .
In Photo mode's settings, tap Camera options, and then turn on Auto smile capture to set the
camera to take a photo automatically when your subject smiles.
Setting the photo quality and size
1. Switch to Photo or Selfie Photo mode. Or, select Pro mode.
2. Tap to open the slideout menu.
3. Tap the current setting—for example — to change the photo quality and size, or aspect
ratio.
Selfie Panorama mode captures using a fixed resolution.
Both Selfie Photo and Selfie Panorama modes can capture in UltraPixel resolution which is most
ideal for dark-lit conditions. See Selfies on page 68 and Taking a panoramic selfie on page 71 for
details.
Tips for capturing better photos
To get better captures with the Camera app, here are some tips on what to do while taking your
shots.
Before capturing
§ Make sure that the camera and flash lenses are clean and without fingerprints. The same goes
for the laser autofocus sensor. Use a soft, clean, microfiber cloth to wipe them.
§ Hold the phone so that your fingers aren't blocking the camera and flash lenses. Also make
sure that your fingers aren't near the laser autofocus sensor.
66 Taking photos and videos