Nokia Lumia 900

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Use both hands to keep the camera steady.
To zoom in or out, select + or  in 
.
When you zoom in, the image quality may decrease.
To switch between taking pictures and recording videos, select   or  .
To change camera settings, such as flash, scene modes, and resolution, select 
and the setting.
If you don't use the camera for a few minutes, it goes to sleep. To wake the camera
up, press the power key, then drag the lock screen up.
Keep a safe distance when using the flash. Do not use the flash on people or animals
at close range. Do not cover the flash while taking a photo.
Take a self-portrait
To take self-portraits easily, use the front camera of your phone.
To open the camera, press the camera key.
1 Select  .
2 To zoom in or out, select + or  in 
.
3 To take the picture, press the camera key.
Do not move the phone before the picture is saved and the final picture displayed.
Tip: You can also record videos with the front camera. To switch to video recording,
select  . To start recording, press the camera key.
Take a close-up picture
It can be tricky to get small objects, such as insects or flowers, in focus. You need to
move the camera closer to the object. To take sharp and precise pictures of even the
tiniest details, use close-up mode.
To open the camera, press the camera key.
Switch close-up mode on
Select   > 
Scenes
 > 
Macro
.
Take a picture in the dark
Want to take better pictures even in dim light? Use night mode.
To open the camera, press the camera key.
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