Video camera, Taking videos, Video camera options – Samsung SPH-A303ZDASKE User Manual
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Video Camera
Video Camera
Taking pictures and videos with the built-in camera-video camera can be as simple as
choosing a subject, using the display as the viewfinder to point the lens (located on the top
rear of the device), and pressing a button.
Note: The device’s slide must be open for the camera and the video camera to work.
Taking Videos
To take a video using the current video camera settings, do the following:
1.
In standby mode, momentarily press the Camera key (
) on the right side of the
device. The SNAP menu appears in the display.
2.
Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the Video Camera option, then
press the
key. The message “Starting Video Camera” appears in the display
followed by the video camera viewfinder screen.
Note: You can also activate the camera by pressing the Menu (left) soft touch key (
), then pressing
(for SNAP)
and
for
Video Camera.
You can switch from Camcorder mode to Camera mode by pressing the
key and selecting either mode.
Tip: With Auto Save set to On, the videos you take with the slide open are automatically saved in the Album. (See
“Settings” on page 104 for more information.)
3.
Using the display as a viewfinder, point the camera lens at your subject.
4.
Press the
key or the Camera key (
) when the image that you wish to capture
appears in the display. Recording continues until you press the
key or until the
available memory fills up.
5.
To save the picture, press the Save key (
).
Video Camera Options
The Video Camera Options let you adjust the default video camera settings for the duration
of the current session. You can temporarily adjust video camera settings to suite available
lighting, the subject of the video, or the purpose of the video. To access the Video Camera
Options, do the following:
1.
In standby mode, momentarily press the Camera key (
). The SNAP menu
appears in the display.
2.
Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight Video Camera, then press the
key. The video camera viewfinder screen appears in the display.
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