Capture images
When capturing an image, note the following:
● Use both hands to keep the camera still.
● The quality of a digitally zoomed image is lower than that of a nonzoomed image.
● The camera goes into battery saving mode if there are no actions for about a minute.
To continue capturing images, slide the lock switch on the side of the device.
To capture an image:
1. To switch from video mode to image mode, if necessary, select
and the image
mode.
2. To lock the focus on an object, press the capture key halfway down (not available in
landscape or sport scene modes). A green locked focus indicator appears on the
display. If the focus was not locked, a yellow focus indicator appears. Release the
capture key, and press it halfway down again. You can also capture an image without
locking the focus.
3. To capture an image, press the capture key. Do not move the device before the image
is saved and the final image appears on the screen.
To zoom in or out when capturing an image, use the zoom key in your device.
To leave the camera open in the background and use other applications, press the menu
key. To return to the camera, press and hold the capture key.
After capturing an image
After you capture an image, select from the following options (available only if Show
captured image is enabled in the still image camera settings):
●
Send — Send the image in a multimedia message, e-mail, or through connection
methods such as Bluetooth connectivity.
To send the image to a person you are talking to, select
Send to caller) during
a call.
●
Delete — Delete the image.
●
— Open Gallery
To use the image as wallpaper in the home screen, select Options > Use image >
Set as wallpaper.
To set the image as a default call image to be used for every call situation, select
Options > Use image > Set as call image.
To assign the image to a contact, Options > Use image > Assign to contact.
To return to the viewfinder to capture a new image, press the capture key.
Flash and video light
Keep a safe distance when using the flash. Do not use the flash on people or animals at
close range. Do not cover the flash while taking a picture.
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