162Experiencing Multimedia

9.1Camera

Taking photos and shooting video clips are easy with your phone’s built-in camera.

To open Camera

Do any of the following:

Press the CAMERA button on the right side of the phone.

On the Home screen, select Start > Applications > Camera.

Opening the Camera program automatically switches the screen orientation to landscape mode.

To exit Camera

Press .

Note Pressing simply "minimizes" the Camera program, it is still runing in the background. To close the Camera program, go to Task Manager.

Take a photo or capture a video clip

Aim the camera at the subject and then press CENTER SELECT to take the shot. When capturing video, press CENTER SELECT to start recording; press it again to stop.

Capture modes

The Camera program lets you capture pictures and video clips by using various built-in modes. The title bar displays the active capture mode.

The available capture modes are as follows:

Capture mode

Photo ( )

Video ( )

MMS Video ( )

Contacts Picture ( )

Function

Captures standard still images.

Captures video clips, with or without audio.

Captures video clips suitable for sending via MMS.

Captures a still image suitable for assigning as an identification photo to a contact.

Page 162
Image 162
HTC PHOE100 user manual Take a photo or capture a video clip, Capture modes, To open Camera, To exit Camera