- 1). Choose the quickest way to access the camera via a button or icon on the screen. Accessing the camera with one touch makes taking a picture much easier and more fluid.
- 2). Locate the glass "eye" on the back of the camera at the top. Do not block this opening while taking a picture. With a small or slim PDA, it is even harder to keep all fingers out of the way while taking a shot. Notice if there is a mirror near the "eye." It comes in handy if you are taking a picture of yourself for a head shot or contact picture. Looking into it and seeing your reflection while taking a picture almost guarantees a complete image.
- 3). Zoom in to take a close-up shot, or zoom out for a picture with more background scenery taking the picture. Touchscreen PDA zoom controls are usually located on the screen, while less advanced PDAs utilize buttons of some type.
- 4). Listen closely to your PDA the first few times when taking a picture to determine whether there is a delay before the PDA actually takes the shot. Knowing if pressing the button for a short or long moment alters the timing of the shot makes a big difference in the clarity of the picture because most people automatically move the camera after they think it is done taking a picture. Moving the PDA before the shot is complete will blur the photo.
- 5). Find the specific options for your camera to take pictures in different settings in the user guide. The settings you use to take a picture at an outdoor daytime sports event would be different from the ones used to take pictures at dark indoor event. In some instances, choosing black-and-white or sepia pictures might be preferable over color photos.
Getting Familiar With Your PDA Camera
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