Samsung Galaxy S User Manual

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Section 8: Multimedia

This section explains how to use the multimedia features of your 
phone, including the Camera/Camcorder, Music Player, and how 
to manage your photos, images and sounds.

This section explains how to use the camera on your phone. You 
can take photographs and shoot video by using the built-in 
camera functionality. Your camera produces photos in JPEG 
format.

Important!: Do not take photos of people without their permission.

Do not take photos in places where cameras are not allowed.
Do not take photos in places where you may interfere with 
another person’s privacy.

Using the Camera

Taking pictures with your device’s built-in camera is as simple as 
choosing a subject, pointing the camera, then pressing the 
camera key.

Note: When taking a photo in direct sunlight or in bright conditions, shadows 

may appear on the photo.

From the Home screen, tap 

 (Camera).

Using the phone’s main display screen as a viewfinder, 

adjust the image by aiming the camera at the subject.

Before you take a picture, zoom in or out by using either:

• The Up and Down Volume keys.

• Tapping the screen with two fingers and then dragging outwards.

You can magnify the picture up to x4 (400 percent).

If desired, before taking the photo, touch the left tab to 

access various camera options and settings.

You can also touch the screen to move the focus to the 

area you touch.

Press the Camera key until the shutter sounds. (The picture 

is automatically stored within your designated storage 

location. If no microSD is installed, all pictures are stored 

on the Phone.) For more information, refer to “Camera and