Using the camcorder – Samsung GALAXY S SGH-T989D User Manual

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Using the Camcorder

In addition to taking photos, the camera also functions as a
camcorder that allows you to record, view, and send high definition
videos.

Shooting Video

Tip: When shooting video in direct sunlight or in bright conditions, it is

recommended that you provide your subject with sufficient light by having

the light source behind you.

1.

From the Home screen, tap

(Camera) to activate the

camera mode.

2.

Tap and slide the Camera mode button down to Camcorder
Mode.

3.

Using the phone’s main display screen as a viewfinder,
adjust the image by aiming the camcorder at the subject.

4.

Tap the Camcorder key (

) to begin recording video.

The red light will blink while recording.

5.

Tap the Camcorder key (

) again to stop the recording

and save the video file to your Camera folder.

6.

To review the video, tap the image viewer, then tap

.

7.

Press

to return to the viewer.

Camcorder Options

The following options are available while using the camcorder:

(1) Recording mode: allows you to set the recording mode to
Normal, which is limited only by available space on the
destination location, Limit for MMS, which is limited by MMS
size restrictions, and Self recording, which activates the
front-facing camera so you can video yourself.

(2) Flash: allows you to set the flash option to Off or On. When
you set the flash to On, it stays on continually while you are
taking a video.

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