Camera Basics - Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE User Manual

Camera basics

Taking a photo or recording a video is quick and easy, as is sharing it with your friends.
Take a photo
Shoot sharp and vibrant photos – capture the best moments in your photo album.
Depending on your phone, the features of the Lumia Camera app may vary.
To download the Lumia Camera app or check that you have the latest version, go to
www.windowsphone.com. Lumia Camera may not be available for all phone models.
1. Tap Lumia Camera.
Tip: To open the camera with Cortana, tap the search key
camera, and follow the instructions. Cortana is not available in all regions and languages.
For info on the supported languages, go to www.windowsphone.com.
2. To zoom in or out, slide your fingers apart or together.
3. To focus the camera on a specific object, tap the object on the screen.
4. To take the photo, tap
Tip: Why not try other cool Lumia apps to make the most of your photos? To reframe
your photo while keeping the full-resolution original, or to apply filters and other special
effects, use the Lumia Creative Studio app. To take great-looking selfies, use the Lumia
Selfie app.
Keep a safe distance when using the flash. Do not use the flash on people or animals at close
range. Do not cover the flash while taking a photo.
View the photo in full-resolution view
To view the photo you just took, depending on your phone, do either of the following:
• Tap the round thumbnail at the corner of the screen.
• Tap .
This full-resolution photo can only be viewed in Lumia Camera.
Record a video
Besides taking photos with your phone, you can also capture your special moments as videos.
1. Tap Lumia Camera.
2. To switch from photo to video mode, tap
3. To zoom in or out, slide your fingers apart or together.
4. To start recording, tap
5. To stop recording, tap
To view the video you just recorded, tap the round thumbnail at the corner of the screen. The
video is saved in Camera Roll.
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