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Chapter 12 Camera and Multimedia 239
Capturing photos and videos
The camera features two types of focus modes: Auto Focus and
Touch Focus. When using either type of focus mode, the camera is
capable of automatically focusing when you move and point it in
another direction. While the camera is focusing, the screen displays an
animated bracket that changes to a steady, rectangular bracket ( )
when the focus is set.
Use the Virtual Camera button ( ) as the shutter release when
capturing photos or videos. After the camera focuses, press the
Virtual Camera button shortly to capture the photo or video. You can
also press and hold the Virtual Camera button to refocus and then
capture the photo or video.
To capture a photo or video using Auto Focus
Auto Focus sets the focus on the subject at the center of the screen.
Auto Focus is available for all capture modes.
Press and hold the Virtual Camera button to set the focus and
take a photo.
Press and hold the Virtual Camera button to set the focus and
start capturing a video. Press the button again to stop capturing.
To take a photo using Touch Focus
Touch Focus allows you to focus on a particular area of the screen by
touching it. Touch Focus is enabled by default and is available in the
Photo and Contacts Picture capture modes.
1. Set the capture mode to Photo or Contacts Picture mode.
2. Tap the area on the screen where you want to focus. The focus
indicator positions itself on the selected area.
Note If you tap outside the effective focus area, a white box appears to
indicate the area where you can use Touch Focus.
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