Getting started with the Camera app

Take great photos and videos with HTC Desire 20 pro.

For your convenience, there's more than one way to launch the Camera app.

• On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app.
• Swipe up from the camera icon at the bottom-right corner of the lock screen.
• Press the POWER button twice.
  Tip: Make sure Jump to camera is turned on in Settings > System > Gestures.

You'll see Photo mode the first time you use the Camera app.

Icon	Function
	Open the menu to select a capture mode or change camera settings.
	Switch between the front and rear cameras.
/	Switch between Video and Photo modes.
	Capture a photo.
	Choose either the manual or auto Bokeh mode option so you can take photos with blurred background.
	View the last photo or video taken.

Choosing a capture mode

Switch to a capture mode to use for taking photos or videos.

1. Tap to open the Capture mode menu.
   
2. Tap the capture mode you want to use.

Tip:

• To rearrange the capture modes in the menu, drag a mode icon to the position that you want.
• In certain capture modes, you can:
  • Quickly switch between the front and main cameras by tapping .
  • Switch back to either Photo or Video mode by tapping or .

Turning the camera flash on or off

Tap the flash icon , and then choose a flash setting.

When you've switched to the front camera, you can also tap the flash icon to turn the flash on or off.

Using the volume buttons for capturing

In the Camera app, you can set the VOLUME buttons to function as the shutter release or zoom controls.

1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app.
2. Tap to open the Capture mode menu.
3. Tap > Volume button options.
4. Choose how you want to use the VOLUME buttons when you're in the Camera app.

Related How-tos

Taking a photo

Taking burst shots

Taking portraits or selfies

Taking an ultra-wide photo

Taking a close-up photo

Recording video

Taking a panoramic photo

Scanning a QR code