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Open Camera
Tap Camera on the Home Screen.
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- Open Camera. Tap Camera on the Home Screen. The live camera view appears with the white shutter button.
- Focus on the subject. Tap the person or object you want to be sharp, then hold the phone still. A focus box appears on the person or object you tapped.
- Take the photo. Tap the white shutter button once. A thumbnail of the new photo appears in the lower-left corner.
- See the picture. Tap the small preview in the lower-left corner. The new photo opens full screen.
- Check the picture. The photo opens full screen. Pinch outward only if you need to inspect a detail. You can see whether the picture is clear enough to keep.
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- Step 1
Open Camera
Tap Camera on the Home Screen.
You should now see: The live camera view appears with the white shutter button.
Easy Phone Tech visual example. Personal details are fictional; exact wording can vary. Open a larger picture - Step 2
Focus on the subject
Tap the person or object you want to be sharp, then hold the phone still.
You should now see: A focus box appears on the person or object you tapped.
Easy Phone Tech visual example. Personal details are fictional; exact wording can vary. Open a larger picture - Step 3
Take the photo
Tap the white shutter button once.
You should now see: A thumbnail of the new photo appears in the lower-left corner.
Easy Phone Tech visual example. Personal details are fictional; exact wording can vary. Open a larger picture - Step 4
See the picture
Tap the small preview in the lower-left corner.
You should now see: The new photo opens full screen.
Easy Phone Tech visual example. Personal details are fictional; exact wording can vary. Open a larger picture - Step 5
Check the picture
The photo opens full screen. Pinch outward only if you need to inspect a detail.
You should now see: You can see whether the picture is clear enough to keep.
Easy Phone Tech visual example. Personal details are fictional; exact wording can vary. Open a larger picture