Taking photos and videos
By default, the built-in Camera app is ready to take photos, but you can switch easily between photo and video mode.
Before you use the camera, make sure you have removed the protective film on the camera and flash window.
To take a photo or record a video:
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Swipe up on the Home screen to access the Apps screen.
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Tap
to launch the Camera app.
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Tap the icon in the top right corner to select the mode you want to use:
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Photo
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Panorama
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Video
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To take a photo, panorama, or video:
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Point the camera and wait for it to auto-focus.
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To zoom in, move your thumb and forefinger apart on your screen. To zoom out, pinch your thumb and forefinger on your screen.
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To focus on and expose the subject of the photo, tap it on your screen.
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Tap the capture icon in the right center of the screen. The capture icon will vary depending on the mode you selected:
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Take a Photo.
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Start capturing a Panorama.
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Start shooting a Video.
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To see the photos you’ve saved, tap the thumbnail image in the corner of the screen.