HTC HD2 T-Mobile User Manual - Page 239

Chapter 12 Camera and Multimedia 239 Capturing photos and videos The camera features two types of focus modes: Auto Focus and Touch Focus. When using either type of focus mode, the camera is capable of automatically focusing when you move and point it in another direction. While the camera is focusing, the screen displays an animated bracket that changes to a steady, rectangular bracket ( ) when the focus is set. Use the Virtual Camera button ( ) as the shutter release when capturing photos or videos. After the camera focuses, press the Virtual Camera button shortly to capture the photo or video. You can also press and hold the Virtual Camera button to refocus and then capture the photo or video. To capture a photo or video using Auto Focus Auto Focus sets the focus on the subject at the center of the screen. Auto Focus is available for all capture modes. • Press and hold the Virtual Camera button to set the focus and take a photo. • Press and hold the Virtual Camera button to set the focus and start capturing a video. Press the button again to stop capturing. To take a photo using Touch Focus Touch Focus allows you to focus on a particular area of the screen by touching it. Touch Focus is enabled by default and is available in the Photo and Contacts Picture capture modes. 1. Set the capture mode to Photo or Contacts Picture mode. 2. Tap the area on the screen where you want to focus. The focus indicator positions itself on the selected area. Note If you tap outside the effective focus area, a white box appears to indicate the area where you can use Touch Focus.