Taking a photo

1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app.
2. Point the camera at what you want to capture. You can tap the screen to change the focus to a different subject.
3. When you're ready to take the photo, tap .

Using HDR

When shooting portraits against a bright background, use HDR, short for High Dynamic Range, to capture your subjects clearly. HDR brings out the details of both highlights and shadows, even in high contrast lighting.

Important: HDR works best when your subject is steady. The camera takes three shots at different exposure levels and combines them into one enhanced photo.

1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app.
2. Choose whether to use the main or front camera to take photos. See Choosing a capture mode for details.
3. Make sure that is selected. If not, tap to change it.
4. When you're ready to take the photo, tap .

Related How-tos

Camera basics

Setting the photo quality and size

Choosing a capture mode

Taking continuous camera shots

Using HDR

Taking a photo selfie

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