Most cell phones are limited to the zoom and pan features on their built-in lenses, even with the advent of larger cell phone cameras like the 3.2-pixel Sony Ericsson K800i with 4x zoom. Those distant shots could still use more magnification. In 2010, a number of manufacturers sell miniature versions of standard camera-mounted telescopic lenses. As of 2010, it cost $9.99 for a magnet-mounted universal model delivering up to 6x of extra magnification or $20 for an 8x model made just for your phone.
Instructions
1. Turn the phone over to reveal the camera door.
2. Slide the door downward to reveal the camera.
3. Clean both glass ends of the telephoto lens and the lens on the camera with a clean cloth lightly dampened with cleaning solution.
4. Attach the magnetized end of your telephoto lens to the camera lens, if you've bought a simple magnet-only mount. Align the circles as perfectly as you can. Otherwise, attach and mount the lens as per manufacturer's instructions (if you've bought a lens not covered here). If you've purchased the K800i telephoto lens assembly, snap the mount into the camera port with the lanyard mount facing down.
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