User Guide

Applications 109
Using the Camera
Taking Photos
Taking pictures with your device’s built-in camera is as
simple as choosing a subject, pointing the camera, then
pressing the camera key.
Note: When taking a photo in direct sunlight or in bright
conditions, shadows may display on the photo.
1. From the Home screen, tap
Camera .
– or –
From the
Apps screen, tap Camera .
2. Using the device’s main display screen as a viewfinder,
adjust the image by aiming the camera at the subject.
Note: On your initial activation of the camera, firmware
configuration can take up to 1 minute. This is a one time
process.
3. Before you take a picture, use the
Up and Down Volume
keys to zoom in or out. You can magnify the picture up
to x4 (400 percent).
– or –
Pinch the screen to zoom out or pinch outwards to
zoom in.
4. If desired, before taking the photo, you can tap
on-screen icons to access various camera options and
settings.
5. You can also tap the screen to move the focus to a
desired area of interest.
6. Tap
Take until the shutter sounds. (The picture is
automatically stored within your designated storage
location (page 108). If no microSD card is installed, all
pictures are stored on the Device.) For more
information, refer to “Camera Options” on page 110