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Samsung SGH-A517ZKAATT User Manual

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Using the Camcorder

The Camcorder is a function of the Applications Camera option.

Shooting Video

Tip: When shooting video in direct sunlight or in bright conditions, it is recommended that you have provide

your subject with sufficient light by having the light source behind you.

1.

In Idle mode, press the Options (right) soft key

and choose

Applications and press the Select soft key or the

key.

2.

From the on screen list choose Camera and press the Select soft key or

the

key.

3.

Press the

key to switch to the camcorder.

Note: The phone will remain in the last active mode (camera/camcorder) until switched or the power is

cycled.

4.

Adjust the image by aiming the camera at the subject.

5.

Press the

key to begin shooting video.

6.

Press the

key to stop the recording and save the video file to your

My Stuff - Video - My Video Clips folder.
- or -
Before shooting, press the Options soft key to access camcorder options.

7.

Once the file has been saved, press the

key to play back your video

for review.

Camcorder Options

Press the

key to access the camcorder options (

). The following are

available only before a video clip has been taken. Different options are available for
the video clip after it has been filmed and saved.

Take Photo:

allows you to switch from shooting a video clip to taking a photo using

the phone camera setting.

Effects: allows you to choose a custom color tone for your video. Choose from the

following Effects Mode.

No Effects: automatically adjusts the video for the best quality available.

Black And White: removes all color and display, the video as black and white.

Negative: changes the image to a negative image display.

Sepia: adds a sepia tint to the video. This is the common orange tint that was

popular in early photography.