Camera

Camera basics

Whether traveling for business or fun, enjoy taking photos and videos of your trip and encounters with your phone’s camera.

Be sure to plug in your microSD card before you use your phone’s camera. Photos and videos captured with the camera will be stored onto your microSD card.

If you have not yet inserted your microSD card to your phone, follow the steps in "Inserting the storage card" in the Basics chapter to insert it.

To open the camera in photo mode and take photos, press HOME and then tap > Camera.

To open the camera directly in video mode so you can immediately start capturing videos,

press HOME, and then tap > Camcorder.

Viewfinder screen

The camera displays in landscape view only. You’ll find the following controls on the Viewfinder screen:

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1. Menu tab

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Tap to open the menu panel and change camera settings. See "Camera settings" for details.

2.View button

Tap to open the Gallery application so you can browse through and view the photos and videos in your storage card. See the "Gallery" chapter for details.

3.Auto-focus indicator

Whenever you point the camera at a different subject or location, the screen shows the auto-focus indicator at the center as the camera automatically focuses on the center of the screen.

When you tap another area on the screen, the indicator will move to where you tapped and the camera will automatically focus on that area.

4.Zoom button

Tap to display or hide the onscreen zoom bar. See "Zooming" for details.

5.Flash button

Tap to switch between the different camera flash modes.

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MyTouch3GBLKTMB, myTouch3G-UN, myTouch 3G Slide specifications

The HTC myTouch 3G Slide is a significant addition to the myTouch series of smartphones, known for its blend of functionality and compact design. Released in 2010, the myTouch 3G Slide aimed to deliver an engaging user experience with notable features and technologies that appealed to both tech enthusiasts and everyday users.

One of the defining characteristics of the myTouch 3G Slide is its physical QWERTY keyboard. Unlike many of its contemporaries that relied solely on touchscreen interfaces, this model included a slide-out keyboard that made typing easier and more efficient. This feature particularly catered to users who frequently engaged in texting or email, allowing for more comfortable and accurate typing.

In terms of display, the device boasted a 3.4-inch HVGA touchscreen, which offered vibrant colors and decent viewing angles for its time. This display was complemented by Android’s intuitive user interface, providing a smooth user experience with a range of customizable options. The phone ran on the Android 2.1 Eclair operating system, which allowed users access to a growing library of apps through the Android Market, along with features like live wallpapers and improved multitasking.

The myTouch 3G Slide was powered by a Qualcomm processor and featured 512 MB of RAM, facilitating a reasonable performance for casual smartphone users. The device also came with 512 MB of internal storage, expandable via a microSD card slot, allowing users to store photos, music, and applications without running into space limitations.

Photography enthusiasts appreciated the 5-megapixel camera, which included flash and the ability to capture video. Although not on par with modern smartphone cameras, it provided satisfactory quality for casual photos and videos.

Connectivity options were also impressive for the time. Users enjoyed the ability to connect via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 3G networks, making it versatile for both personal and professional use. The device offered access to a variety of online services, including email and social media platforms, further enhancing its appeal.

In summary, the HTC myTouch 3G Slide was an innovative smartphone that featured a physical keyboard, a decent display, and solid multimedia capabilities, coupled with an Android operating system that encouraged personalization and app usage. Its blend of features aimed to deliver a comprehensive mobile experience, making it a notable contender in the smartphone market during its release.
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