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With your smart phone camera it's simple to capture moments on the go. More and more consumers are taking camera phone/tablet quality into account when purchasing a new device. The camera application is super easy to use and can come in handy at any time of the day.
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Method 1
Method 1 of 2:
Taking a Regular Picture
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1Launch the camera app. Most of the time, the camera app icon can be found on the home screen.
- If you cannot find the camera-shaped icon there, simply launch the app drawer, usually located at the lower right of the dock. Look for the camera app among the numerous apps in there.
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2Enable/disable flash. On the settings panel located at one of the corners of the screen, you will see some icons displayed.
- Look for the thunder shaped icon to enable/disable the flash feature. Tap on it to choose from On or Off.
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3Focus. Tap on the subject you would like to capture to focus the camera on it.
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4Take the picture. Tap on the shutter button located at the middle of the right/left side of the screen to capture. Make sure to be motionless because moving may create blurs on your image.
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5Preview the image. If you want to view the image you just took, simply touch the small icon at the upper left (landscape/horizontal) or lower left (portrait/vertical) of the screen.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:
Taking a Picture with the Reverse Camera
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1Open the camera application. Find the camera app on your home screen or app drawer. The icon resembles a camera; tap to open.
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2Reverse the camera. In the top right hand corner of the screen you will see an icon of a camera, with two arrows pointing in opposite directions. Tap on this icon and the camera will reverse. You should now be able to see yourself on the screen.
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3Focus your shot. Tap the screen to focus on whatever you're taking a picture of. In this instance it can be you, or anything that is within the view of the reverse camera.
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4Take your picture. Tap the shutter button in the bottom middle of the screen.
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5Access your image. Tap the the small box in the bottom left hand corner to access the picture(s) taken.
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Community Q&A
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QuestionWhat is the Polaroid mode for?Community AnswerIt's a filter. If you use it, the picture will look different. There are more filters, so look through them all and find what you like.
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