Take Pictures, Open the Camera | Samsung SPH-P500TSASPR manual

Camera and Video

You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Your device comes with a 3.0 megapixel camera with an autofocus feature that lets you capture sharp pictures and videos.

Take Pictures

Taking pictures with your device’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the camera, and then tapping the camera key.

Open the Camera

Follow the below procedure to access your device’s camera.

►To open the camera in photo mode and tap photos, press and tap (Camera).

Viewfinder Screen

You’ll find the following controls on the Viewfinder screen.

Note: You can customize the onscreen shortcuts. Tap and hold an icon to display available options, and then drag a new icon to replace the existing icon.

● (Front/back lens): allows you to set the front camera so you can take pictures of yourself or video chat.

● (Shooting mode): allows you to set the mode type for image output.

● (Timer): allows you to set a delay between tapping the Shutter release button and taking a picture.

● (Effects): allows you to apply an effect to pictures you take.

● (Contrast): allows you to set the contrast for pictures.

● (Settings): allows you to configure options for the Camera.

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Contents

User Guide Table of Contents TOC Iii TOC 100 TOC 121 135 TOC Your Device at a Glance Set Up Your DevicePage Activate Your Device Complete the Setup Application Sprint Account Information and Help Sprint Account PasswordsAccount User Name and Password Data Services Password From your phone Manage Your AccountFrom your Sprint device Front View Your Device’s LayoutKey Functions Top View Turn Your Device Off Turn Your Device On and OffBack View Turn Your Device On Turn the Screen On and Unlock It Turn the Screen Off When Not in UseTurn Your Screen On and Off Touchscreen Navigation Touch and Hold Drag FlickSwipe Rotate Slide Adding Items from the Applications Menu Your Home ScreenCreating Shortcuts Tap Apps and widgets Apps tab Adding Items from the Home screenDeleting a Shortcut Removing a Primary Shortcut Adding and Removing Primary ShortcutsAdding a Primary Shortcut Tap Apps and widgets Widgets tab Adding and Removing WidgetsAdding a Widget Removing a Widget Adding a Home screen Extended Home ScreensTo go directly to a particular screen Mini App Tray Recently Used Applications Status Icons Status BarCustomize the Mini App Tray Notification Icons Enter TextText Input Methods Use Google Voice Typing to Enter Text Select a Default Text Input MethodGoogle Voice Typing Use Samsung Keyboard to Enter Text Configure Google Voice TypingSamsung Keyboard Configure Samsung Keyboard Use Swype to Enter Text Configure SwypeSwype Tips for Editing Text Page Contacts List Get Started With Contacts Contacts List Options Add a Contact Assign a Stored Picture to a Contact Edit a ContactAdd or Edit Information for a Contact Join a Contact Assign a New Picture to a Contact Tap Sync now Synchronize ContactsDelete a Contact To synchronize Gmail contacts Press and tap Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Add Entries to Your FavoritesTo synchronize Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync contacts Add Your Facebook Friends to Your Contacts Add Facebook Content to Your ContactsCreate Groups Share a Contact Page Create a Google Account Online Create a Google Account Using Your DeviceGmail / Google Create a Google Account  View the Inbox of another Gmail account Access GmailSign In to Your Google Account Read and Reply to Gmail Messages Send a Gmail Message Add an Email Account Press and tap Add account Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Add a Corporate Email Account Compose and Send Email Refresh an Email Account View and Reply to EmailManage Your Email Inbox View Your Email Inbox Corporate Email Features Set Email Message Priority Edit Email Account SettingsSettings Tap Apps and widgets Delete an Email AccountAdd an Email or Gmail Widget Sign in to Your Facebook Account Social Networking AccountsFacebook Google Talk YouTube Google+ Locate Your VOD Registration Number DivXDivX Legal Information Register a DivX Certified Device Google Play Store Find and Install an App Request a Refund for a Paid App Create a Google Checkout Account Get Help with Google Play Open an Installed AppUninstall an App NavigationPage Music Player MusicGoogle Navigation Latitude Playing Music Google Play Music Searching for Music in Your Library Changing Music SettingsChanging Library View Menu Categories Listening to MusicDisplaying the Now Playing Screen Options While Playing a Song Google Play Movies & TV AllShare Play Configure AllShare Settings Upload Files from Your Device to Web Storage Set Up Web StorageShare Files via Web Storage Share Media via AllShare Play to a Target Device Group Play Creating a New Media Hub Account Peel Smart RemoteMedia Hub Media Hub Notices Use Media HubPage Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network Wi-Fi Tap Add Wi-Fi network Check the Wireless Network Status Sprint Connections Optimizer Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network Sprint Hotspot Enable Sprint Connections OptimizerDisable Sprint Connections Optimizer To set up Sprint Hotspot To adjust your Sprint Hotspot settings Data Services Sprint 3GYour Data Services User Name Update Your User Name Launch a Web Connection 4G Services Add a VPN Connection Set Up Trusted Credential StorageVirtual Private Networks VPN Prepare Your Device for VPN Connection VPN Client InternetConnect to a VPN Disconnect from a VPN Go Back ScrollingSelecting Pinching and Zooming Select Text on a Web Internet Options  Privacy and security Adjust Internet SettingsGo to a Specific Website  General  Accessibility  Labs  Advanced Bandwidth management Set the Home Reset the Internet Options to DefaultTap Settings Advanced Reset to default Tap Settings General Set home Create Bookmarks From Other Tabs Create a New Homepage Viewfinder Screen Take PicturesOpen the Camera Review Pictures and Videos Take a Picture Close the Camera Record Videos Include Off, 2 sec, 5 sec, and 10 sec Camera SettingsPage From Off, 2 sec, 5 sec, or 10 sec Camcorder SettingsChoose from No effect, Black and white, Sepia, or Negative Viewing Photos View Pictures and Videos Using GalleryOpen Gallery View Photos and Videos Viewing Videos Zoom In or Out on a PhotoWatch Video Tap Rotate left or Rotate right Working with PhotosRotate and Save a Photo Crop a Photo Photo Editor Send Photos or Videos by Email Video EditorShare Photos and Videos Share Photos on Picasa Send Photos or Videos Using BluetoothShare Photos or Videos on Google+ Tap Upload Share Videos on YouTube Add an Event to the Calendar Calendar View Events Event Alerts Month View Erase EventsDay and List Views Week View Tap Delete AlarmSet an Alarm Memo Delete an AlarmCalculator World Clock Create a Memo Suggest Transfer Files Between Your Device and a Computer Dropbox My FilesPolaris Office Download the Dropbox Desktop Application BluetoothAccessing Dropbox on Your Device Turn Bluetooth On or Off Tap Rename device Bluetooth SettingsPair with a Bluetooth Device Change the Device Name Tap Disconnect Disconnect from a Bluetooth DeviceUnpair from a Bluetooth Device Connect to a Paired Device Bluetooth Send Information via Bluetooth Receive Information via Bluetooth Insert a microSD Card MicroSD Card Remove a microSD Card Tap Unmount SD card View microSD Card MemoryFormat a microSD Card Unmount a microSD Card Update Your Samsung Software Update Your DeviceUpdate the PRL Update Your Profile Press and tap Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Confirm Firmware Version Update Device Firmware Activate a Connection Wi-Fi SettingsWi-Fi Direct Tap Wi-Fi Direct Tap Rename device Advanced Wi-Fi Settings Bluetooth Settings Data Usage Settings Mobile Networks More SettingsAirplane Mode Tethering Tap VPN Add VPN network VPN Roaming Network Roaming SettingsRoaming Nearby Devices Tap Blocking mode Blocking modeKies via Wi-Fi Press and tap More settings Kies via Wi-Fi Tap Volume Sound SettingsVolume Default Notifications Home Screen Wallpaper Display SettingsScreen Lock Sounds Wallpaper Brightness Screen TimeoutHome and Lock Screens Wallpaper Quick Launch Storage SettingsFont Style Font Size SD Card Tap Format SD card Format SD card Delete all Power Saving SettingsUnmount SD Card Format SD Card Battery Use Battery SettingsAccess Power Saving Settings Manage Applications Running ServicesApplication Manager Memory Use Location Services SettingsUse Wireless Networks Location and Google Search Lock Screen SettingsUse GPS Satellites Use a Screen Unlock Pattern What if I Forget My Pattern? Use a Screen Unlock PasswordTap Password Disable the Screen Lock Tap Owner information Lock Screen OptionsOwner information Encrypt External SD Card Security SettingsMake Passwords Visible Encrypt Device Unknown Sources Device AdministratorsSelect Device Administrators Clear Credentials Language and Input SettingsInstall from Device Storage Trusted Credentials Tap Default, and then select Samsung keyboard or Swype Default Input MethodGoogle Voice Typing Settings Samsung Keyboard Settings Enabling T9 Trace Swype SettingsT9 Trace Voice Search Choose from Very slow, Slow, Normal, Fast, and Very fast Text-to-speech OutputPointer Speed  Preferred TTS engine Press and tap Backup and reset Factory data reset Back Up and Reset SettingsBackup and Restore Factory Data Reset Manage Existing Accounts Accounts and Sync SettingsSet Up a New Account Date and Time Settings Accessory Settings Access Accessibility Settings Accessibility SettingsPage TalkBack Settings Development Options Developer Options SettingsDesktop Backup Password Tap Desktop backup password Tap Wait for debugger Allow Mock LocationsSelect App to be Debugged User Interface Options Monitoring Options Drawing Options Application Options Device Activation SettingsSystem Update Settings Update PRL About Device Update ProfileUpdate Samsung Software Legal Information Status Index PRL