Blackberry 2.1 manual Camera, Taking pictures, Recording videos

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User Guide

Camera

Taking pictures

Watch a video about taking pictures: English

Your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet has a 5 megapixel rear-facing camera that you can use to capture memorable moments. The 3 megapixel front-facing camera is perfect for quickly taking a self-portrait or creating a profile picture. Pictures that you take are saved in the Pictures app. For more information, see the Pictures section of the Help.

Take a picture	Tap	.

Switch between the front-facing camera and the rear-facing	Tap	.
camera	Tap	.
camera

Change the camera scene mode and settings	Swipe down from the top frame until more modes
	appear. Tap the one you want to use.

Turn on geotagging	Tap	.

Look at pictures you took	Swipe down from the top frame. Tap Camera Pictures.

Zoom in or zoom out on a subject	Tap	.

Show more camera options	Tap the screen.

Record a video from the camera screen	Tap	.

Recording videos

Watch a video about recording videos: English

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Contents User Guide Published 2012-08-09 SWD-20120809102904280 Contents Calendar Connect to a mobile networkUsing Print To Go Troubleshooting Print To Go Keyboard and typingKeeping up with events Check in to a place Taking pictures Recording videosViewing your pictures Playing videosDeleting folders and icons from the tablet home Setting the clockDownloading videos Downloading and subscribing to podcasts Recording voice notesNew features and enhancements Connecting to a mobile network, see the Connections sectionGetting started Video chat, see the Video chat sectionGetting to know your tablet Print To GoGo section Watch a video about the tablet hardware EnglishUser Guide Watch a video about touch screen gestures English Using the touch screenScroll and move between items Zoom in and zoom out Move items from one place to anotherShow the home screen and minimize apps Show the menuShow the status bar Switch between appsClose an app Wake up your tablet Switch between views on the home screenShow the keyboard Zoom in and zoom out quickly Insert a micro SIM cardGo back Personalizing your home screen View your notificationsStatus bar icons Wi-Fi turned on Wi-Fi not connectedWi-Fi turned off Email notification Wi-Fi BlackBerry Balance Calendar notificationSwitch to a new tablet Setting up your tabletAbout your BlackBerry ID About BlackBerry BalanceOverview of tablet settings Supported audio, video, and picture file formats and codecs 2643GP2 263Xvid VC-1 Windows Media Audio 9 and WindowsMedia Audio 9 Professional Windows Media Audio 10 and WindowsAdding an email account using advanced setup MessagesAdd an email address or social networking account Tap Accounts Add New AccountPrerequisites Adding an email account using advanced setup Work accounts that use BlackBerry Mobile FusionAdd an email account using advanced setup View your messagesView your folders Send an emailRefresh your messages and folders Messaging tipsChange your default email address Tap Accounts Default AccountsConversation threads Tap DisplayIssue Troubleshooting EmailChange email account options Issue Possible cause or solution Contacts Add, change, or delete a contactMerge your contacts Tap Add LinkAdd a contact picture Contact viewsSearch for a contact Filter your contacts Sort your contactsCant synchronize my contacts Calendar Add, change, or delete an eventRespond to a meeting invite Calendar viewsChange your calendar settings Switch calendarsTroubleshooting Calendar Cant synchronize my calendarCant reply to or send meeting invitations from my calendar Browsing the web BrowserBookmarking webpages Change browser options Cant play a song or video on a webpageDelete saved data Tap Privacy & Security Clear AllBlackBerry Bridge About BlackBerry BridgeText Messages MessagesNew features ContactsTasks MemosConnect your tablet and smartphone using BlackBerry Bridge Tap Setup Next ContinueBlackBerry Bridge basics Together or you can view email for each address separatelyView email in a folder Displayed. Tap View Folder Move an email to a folderSuch as marking your email as opened or filing your email Bridge On the home screen, on the status bar, tap LockRemote control Use your smartphone as a remote controlClick Use Remote Control Navigating and scrollingSwitching modes Why use BlackBerry Bridge?BlackBerry Bridge vs Tethering Who is BlackBerry Bridge for?Why use tethering? Do data charges apply?How does BlackBerry Bridge work? Who is tethering for?About using BlackBerry Bridge in your organization About synchronizing Wi-Fi and VPN profilesTroubleshooting BlackBerry Bridge Try pairing again Bridge Browser is missing Provider My password is incorrectYour smartphone is within range Technology Cant reconnect to my smartphoneWi-Fi Connect to a Wi-Fi networkConnections Connect to a mobile networkConnect using a Wi-Fi Tap Change, delete, or reorder saved Wi-Fi networksTap Connect Wi-Fi network options Wi-Fi network usesInformation to enter, talk to your administrator Information provided for the proxy serverTalk to your administrator Cant connect to a Wi-Fi networkYour administrator Bluetooth technology Connect a Bluetooth enabled deviceTap Add New Device Search DeviceCant connect to a Bluetooth enabled device Supported Bluetooth profilesMy list of paired Bluetooth enabled devices doesnt appear Share files between your computer and tablet using Wi-Fi Tether your tablet to a Bluetooth enabled deviceWatch a video about ways to share files English User Guide Turn on airplane mode Connect your tablet to an Hdmi displayTroubleshooting Hdmi connections Using the keyboard Symbols keyKeyboard and typing Typing tipsSetting spelling checker options Keyboard. Set the Check spelling switch to onKeyboard. Set the Check spelling switch to OFF Copy and pasteTroubleshooting Keyboard and typing Using the touchpad on your BlackBerry Mini KeyboardNavigating using your BlackBerry Mini Keyboard BlackBerry Mini KeyboardShow the status bar Accents and symbols BlackBerry Mini KeyboardAccent Action Example Symbols Symbol Action ExampleUsing Word To Go Documents To GoGetting started with Documents To Go DocumentsUsing Sheet To Go Using Slideshow To GoShortcuts Documents To Go Typing shortcuts Troubleshooting Print To Go Using Print To GoPrint To Go Issue Try one of the followingFacebook Navigating Facebook for BlackBerry PlayBook tabletsContacting your friends Send a message to a friend TapPosting comments and liking items Posting and tagging photos and videosAdding friends and pages Check in to a place Keeping up with eventsTap Check Download apps with BlackBerry App World BlackBerry App WorldHide items intended for adult, mature, or teen audiences Cant find an app in the BlackBerry App World storefront Camera Taking picturesRecording videos Watch a video about taking pictures EnglishUser Guide Pictures Viewing your picturesVideos Playing videosMusic Playing your musicCreating playlists and organizing your music Swipe down from the top frame. Tap a categoryPlaylist Add playlists from your computer Tap PlayBook Playlist Edit. Tap a song or songs. Tap RemovePlayer or iTunes Music Store Buy and download musicAccidentally deleted music that I purchased You can download music purchases up to three timesFind the music that you want to download again Tap DownloadTurning off your tablet and using standby mode Battery and powerBattery power level icons Extending your battery life Charge your tabletApplications Delete an appMove applications to the dock Add or rename a folder on the tablet home screenDeleting folders and icons from the tablet home Remove an icon from a folder on the homeSetting the clock ClockVideo chat About video chatsStarting video and voice-only chats Tap Accept or No VideoView chat history Delete a contact Tap Tap a contact. TapTurn off the Accept Calls feature Troubleshooting Video chatWi-Fi networks during a call Wireless access pointIcon. Select the Only Show Movie Rentals When Browsing Video StoreDownloading videos Icon. Select the Keep Me Signed In on This Device checkboxFinding a location or business Bing MapsGet directions Cant find my current location Getting started with the BlackBerry News app BlackBerry NewsCustomizing the BlackBerry News app Reading articles in a news feed Tap View Feed NowDelete DoneAbout tablet passwords Set or change a passwordTap Security Password SecurityManaging VPN profiles Managing certificatesAdd a new VPN profile Certificates ImportDelete all your tablet data Tap Security Certificates ImportTap Security Security Wipe Complete the fieldTap Wipe Data 100Turn off explicit content Tap Clear the Allow explicit content checkboxPodcasts Downloading and subscribing to podcastsVoice notes Recording voice notesLegal notice 103104 User Guide

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2.1 specifications

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