Take images & videos on your Googlebook

To capture photos, record videos, and adjust settings, you can use the Camera app on your Googlebook.

Take a photo

1. On your Googlebook, open the Camera app .
2. At the bottom right, if Photo mode isn’t active yet, select Photo .
3. To switch between your cameras, at the top right, select the Camera switcher .
4. You can select from:
   • Front facing: This uses your front camera.
   • World facing: This uses your back camera.
   • External camera: If available, this shows your external cameras.
5. To take the photo, select the shutter button.

Record a video

1. On your Googlebook, open the Camera app .
2. At the bottom right, select Video .
   • The default active mode is Photo mode.
3. To switch between your cameras, at the top left, select the Camera switcher .
4. You can select from:
   • Front facing: This uses your front camera.
   • World facing: This uses your back camera.
   • External camera: If available, this shows your external cameras.
5. To record the video, select the shutter button.
6. To stop recording, select the shutter button again.

Manage your camera settings

Adjust photo settings

1. On your Googlebook, open the Camera app .
2. At the bottom right, if Photo mode isn’t active yet, select Photo .
3. At the bottom left, select Settings .
4. Select a setting you want to adjust:
   • Timer: Adjust the countdown before you take a photo or turn off the timer.
   • Ratio: Select your preferred image aspect ratio, such as 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 (standard).
   • Flip: Mirror the preview horizontally.

Adjust video settings

1. On your Googlebook, open the Camera app .
2. At the bottom right, select Video .
3. At the bottom left, select Settings .
4. Select a setting you want to adjust:
   • Resolution: Select a resolution from one of the options provided.
     • The available resolutions depend on the capabilities of your selected camera.
   • Flip: Mirror the preview horizontally.