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Section 8: Multimedia
This section explains how to use the multimedia features of your
phone, including the Camera/Camcorder, Music Player, and how
to manage your photos, images and sounds.
This section explains how to use the camera on your phone. You
can take photographs and shoot video by using the built-in
camera functionality. Your camera produces photos in JPEG
format.
Important!: Do not take photos of people without their permission.
Do not take photos in places where cameras are not allowed.
Do not take photos in places where you may interfere with
another person’s privacy.
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 appear on the photo.
1. From the Home screen, tap (Camera).
2. Using the phone’s main display screen as a viewfinder,
adjust the image by aiming the camera at the subject.
3. Before you take a picture, zoom in or out by using either:
• The Up and Down Volume keys. You can magnify the picture up to
x1.25 (125 percent) .
4. If desired, before taking the photo, touch the left tab to
access various camera options and settings.
5. You can also touch the screen to move the focus to the
area you touch.
6. Press the Camera key until the shutter sounds. (The picture
is automatically stored within your designated storage
location. If no microSD is installed, all pictures are stored
on the Phone.) For more information, refer to “Camera and
Camcorder Options” on page 112.