Take, share, and print photos

Capture moments before they pass by. Your camera lets in more light for clearer, more detailed, and more vibrant photos, even in low-light conditions. And when you’re ready to shoot, touch the viewfinder screen anywhere to capture your shot.

Take a photo

  1. Touch > Camera.

    TipTo open the camera from the lock screen, touch and drag it left.

  2. Set the camera:

    • To switch between front-facing and back-facing cameras, touch .
    • To change camera settings, swipe the viewfinder right and slide the settings wheel to access options. To close settings, swipe left.

  3. Frame your subject:

    • To zoom, drag the viewfinder up and down.
    • To change the focus location, drag the shutter to set focus. (You must first turn on in camera settings.)
  4. Touch anywhere on the viewfinder to capture the photo. To shoot continuously, touch & hold; your captures are counted on the shutter.
TipIf the photo looks blurry, wipe the lens clean with a soft, dry cloth and retake the photo.

To view captured photos and videos, swipe the viewfinder to the left. You can also view photos using the Gallery or Photos apps, or a photo app you installed.

To return to Gallery from an open image or video, touch the screen, then touch .To open the Gallery from your home screen, touch > Gallery.

Share a photo you've just taken

  1. Swipe the viewfinder screen to the left, and touch the photo to share.
  2. Touch .
  3. Select the way you want to share.

All photos are taken at full resolution. When you attach one to a text message, the file is automatically downsized.

You can also copy photos to your computer using a USB cable. Or, use Droid Zap to instantly send photos and videos to friends nearby. Download Droid Zap for free from Play Store.

Print photos

To send a photo to a printer or create a PDF:

  1. Open the photo.
  2. Touch it, then touch > Print.

See also

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