To use the zoom function

When the camera is open, press the volume key up or down.

When the camera is open, pinch in or pinch out on the camera screen.

To record a video using the camera key

1Activate the camera.

2 Tap , and select .

3 If the video camera is not selected, tap .

4 To start recording a video, press the camera key. 5 To stop recording, press the camera key again.

To record a video by tapping the screen

1Activate the camera.

2Point the camera towards the subject.

3 Tap to start recording.

4 Tap to stop recording.

This function is only available in Superior auto capturing mode.

To view your photos and videos

1Activate the camera, then tap a thumbnail to open a photo or video.

2 Flick left or right to view your photos and videos.

To delete a photo or recorded video

1Browse to the photo or video that you want to delete.

2 Tap the screen to make appear.

3 Tap .

4 Tap Delete to confirm.

Face detection

You can use face detection to bring an off-centre face into focus. The camera automatically detects up to five faces, indicated by white frames. A yellow frame shows which face has been selected for focus. Focus is set to the face closest to the camera. You can also tap one of the frames to select which face should be in focus.

To turn on face detection

1Activate the camera.

2 Tap , then select .

3 Tap , then tap .

4Tap Focus mode > Face detection.

To take a photo using face detection

1When the camera is open and Face detection turned on, point the camera at

your subject. Up to five faces can be detected, and each detected face is framed.

2Press the camera key halfway down. A yellow frame shows which face is in focus.

3To take the photo, press the camera key fully down.

Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces

Use Smile Shutter™ technology to photograph a face just as it smiles. The camera detects up to five faces and selects one face for smile detection and auto focus. When the selected face smiles, the camera automatically takes a photo.

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