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With your smart phone camera it's simple to capture moments on the go. More and more consumers are taking camera phone/tablet quality into account when purchasing a new device. The camera application is super easy to use and can come in handy at any time of the day.

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Taking a Regular Picture

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  1. Most of the time, the camera app icon can be found on the home screen.
    • If you cannot find the camera-shaped icon there, simply launch the app drawer, usually located at the lower right of the dock. Look for the camera app among the numerous apps in there.
  2. On the settings panel located at one of the corners of the screen, you will see some icons displayed.
    • Look for the thunder shaped icon to enable/disable the flash feature. Tap on it to choose from On or Off.
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  3. Tap on the subject you would like to capture to focus the camera on it.
  4. Tap on the shutter button located at the middle of the right/left side of the screen to capture. Make sure to be motionless because moving may create blurs on your image.
  5. If you want to view the image you just took, simply touch the small icon at the upper left (landscape/horizontal) or lower left (portrait/vertical) of the screen.
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Taking a Picture with the Reverse Camera

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  1. Find the camera app on your home screen or app drawer. The icon resembles a camera; tap to open.
  2. In the top right hand corner of the screen you will see an icon of a camera, with two arrows pointing in opposite directions. Tap on this icon and the camera will reverse. You should now be able to see yourself on the screen.
  3. Tap the screen to focus on whatever you're taking a picture of. In this instance it can be you, or anything that is within the view of the reverse camera.
  4. Tap the shutter button in the bottom middle of the screen.
  5. Tap the small box in the bottom left hand corner to access the picture(s) taken.
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