Take a Picture

In this tutorial, you will learn how to:

This tutorial requires you open the Camera app. To access the camera from the home screen, select the  Camera app. Alternatively, from the lock screen, quickly press the Power/Lock button twice.
 

Switch between front and rear cameras

Select the Switch camera icon.

Note: You cannot switch the camera while you are recording a video.

 

Focus the camera

Select the desired area of the photo you wish to focus on. A circle will appear when the area is selected.

 
 

Zoom in and out

Take a photo

Select the Capture icon.

Note: Alternately, you can take a picture by pressing one of the Volume buttons.

 
 

Access and use Portrait mode

1. Portrait allows you to highlight the subject of a photo by blurring the background. To access Portrait mode, swipe left to Portrait.

 

2. Select and drag the Blur Level slider as desired.

 
 

Access and use Beauty mode

1. Beauty mode brightens facial features, minimizes imperfections, and smooths over fine lines or glares to instantly look your best. To access Beauty mode, swipe right to Beauty.

 

2. Select and drag the Blur Level slider as desired, then select the Capture icon.

 
 

Access and use Panorama

Panorama allows you to create wider photos by stitching together multiple photos. To access Panorama mode, from the Camera screen, swipe left to More, then select Panorama. Select the Capture icon then pan the camera to the left or right to complete the capture.