Operation Manual

Chapter 5 — Use the Camera
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About the Color Camera
The CT50 -Ex contains an 8-megapixel color camera for taking p
ictures
and videos. The camera and flash are located on the back of the
computer.
Use the Photos app
to view photos and videos stored on the CT50 -Ex.
Adjust the Camera and Video Settings
The camera and video settings are adjustable from within the Camera
app.
How to Zoom
The camera zoom is controlled using a pinching motion on the touch
screen. Place two fingers on the screen at the same time, and then:
• spread them apart to zoom in (enlarge and object).
• pinch them together to zoom out.
Change Camera Settings
You can change the camera settings for best results when taking
pictures.
1 Press the Camera button or tap All Apps and then tap Camera
.
2 Tap to view the options for the camera.
3 Tap one of the icons to change basic camera settings.
• Timer: Set the amount of time from when you tap the Camera
icon until it takes a photo. Options for the timer are 3 seconds or
10 seconds.
• Grid: Turn on a grid to help frame your photos. Options for the
grid are enabled or disabled.
• HDR: When HDR is enabled, the computer automatically
captures multiple photos and combines them into one photo
creating the best quality image possible. Options for HDR are
enabled or disabled.
• Flash: Turn on the flash and take photos in low light conditions.
Options for flash are on, off, and automatic.