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Experiencing Multimedia 107
Supported file formats
Using the available capture modes, the camera in your device captures files in the following formats:
Capture mode Format
Photo / Contacts Picture / Picture Theme / Panorama JPEG
Video H.263 (.3gp) ; MPEG-4 (.mp4)
Camera controls
The camera comes with an auto-focus function to let you capture sharp and crisp photos and videos of your
subjects. Depending on the Shoot Option you have chosen, you will need to either touch or press the ENTER
button to activate auto-focus. When auto-focus is activated, it is indicated by a flashing white bracket (
).
When focus is set, the bracket changes to a steady green bracket (
).
Note For more information about the different shoot options, see “Advanced Options” in this chapter.
By default, you only need to press the ENTER button once to activate auto-focus and to take the photo or start
capturing video. For example, in Photo mode, press ENTER to activate auto-focus; when focus is set, Camera
automatically takes the shot.
Notes • In Video mode, press ENTER again to stop recording.
• In
Picture Theme or Panorama mode, press ENTER for each shot you need to take.
On-screen controls and indicators
Tap the screen to display the controls and indicators.
When capturing in Video mode
Photo, Video, and Contacts Picture modes
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1 Zoom control. Tap to zoom in, or to zoom out.
Tip You can also press Navigation up/down (Landscape orientation) or slide your finger clockwise or
counterclockwise on the center Navigation Control to zoom in or out.
2 Album. Tap to open Album. See “Viewing Photos and Videos Using Album” for details.
3 Capture mode. Displays the current capture mode. Tap to open an on-screen menu where you can choose
the capture mode.
4 Menu. Tap to open the Camera Settings screen. See “Menu Panel” for details.
5 Exit. Tap to exit the Camera program.
6 Remaining information indicator. In Photo, Contacts Picture, Picture Theme, and Panorama modes, this
shows the remaining/available shots of pictures based on the current settings.
In Video mode, this shows the remaining duration that can be recorded. While recording video, this shows
the recorded duration.
7 Auto-focus indicator. Displays a flashing bracket ( ) when focusing. When focus is set, the flashing
bracket changes to a steady green bracket (
).
8 Recording indicator. Flashes when recording a video.