Sony SGP312U1/W manual Using the video camera settings, Video camera settings overview Scenes

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Using the video camera settings

To adjust the video camera settings

1Activate the camera.

2Tap one of the settings icons on the screen.

3To display all settings, tap .

4Select the setting that you want to adjust, then make your changes.

To customize the video camera settings panel

1When the video camera is open, tap to display all settings.

2Touch and hold the setting that you want to move, then drag it to the desired position.

If you drag the setting outside of the settings panel, the change is canceled.

Video camera settings overview

Scenes

The Scenes feature helps you to quickly set up the camera for common situations using preprogrammed scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible video.

Off

The Scenes feature is off and you can shoot videos manually.

Soft snap

Use for shooting videos against soft backgrounds.

Landscape

Use for videos of landscapes. The camera focuses on distant objects.

Night

When turned on, light sensitivity is increased. Use in poorly lit environments. Videos of fast-moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Turn off night mode when lighting conditions are good, to improve the video quality.

Beach

Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed videos.

Snow

Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed videos.

Sports

Use for videos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimizes motion blurring.

Party

Use for indoor videos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight. Videos of fast-moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support.

Video resolution

Adjust the video resolution for different formats.

Full HD

Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1920×1080 pixels.

HD 720p

HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1280×720 pixels.

VGA

VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. 640x480 pixels.

MMS

Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time of this video format is limited to fit in a multimedia message.

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Contents Xperia Tablet Z Contents Using the Socialife application TrackID technology Music Unlimited About the PlayNow serviceSettings overview 109 About Movies Using MoviesCalendar 101 Alarm clock Viewing online albums113 Status and notification icons overview 110111 114Xperia Tablet Z User guide Getting started Device overviewAssembly To insert the memory cardTo insert the micro SIM card Turning the device on and off To turn on the deviceScreen lock Setup guideAccounts and services Google accountMicrosoft Exchange ActiveSync account Facebook accountCharging the battery Using the keysBattery Your device has an embedded batteryTo check the battery level Battery notification light statusImproving battery performance To charge your deviceUsing the Stamina mode feature Using Low battery modeEstimating the standby time of your device Using the touchscreen Marking optionsZooming Scrolling To zoomTo scroll Using the lockscreen Home screenSensors Widgets Rearranging your Home screen Customization optionsApplication screen Accessing and using applicationsChanging the background of your Home screen Opening and closing applicationsUsing small apps Recently used applications windowApplication menu Status and notifications Rearranging your Application screenChecking notifications and ongoing activities Using the on-screen keyboard Settings menuSetting your device from the Notification panel Typing textTo hide the on-screen keyboard To enter text using the on-screen keyboardTo display the on-screen keyboard to enter text To personalise the on-screen keyboardUsing the Gesture input function to write words Keyboard settingsApplication bar Adjusting the volume Text input settingsEntering text using voice input Adjusting the sound settingsScreen settings Time and dateUsing Clear Phase technology Language settingsAirplane mode Using xLOUD technologyMemory Using a headsetUsing S-Force Front Surround 3D Memory cardInternet and messaging settings Access Point Names APNsUsage info Mobile network settings Controlling data usageTurning off data traffic Data roamingDownloading from Google Play Google PlayGetting started with Google Play Clearing your application dataPermissions Installing applications not from Google PlayTo delete an installed application To clear all cache for an applicationContacts About ContactsTransferring contacts to your new device Transferring contacts from a SIM card Transferring contacts from a memory cardReceiving contacts from other devices To view your contacts Contacts screen overviewManaging your contacts To add a contactAvoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application FavoritesBacking up contacts Communicating with your contactsSharing your contacts GroupsTo export contacts to a SIM card Using text and multimedia messaging MessagingText and multimedia message options Google TalkTo start Google Talk From your Home screen, tap Find and tap TalkTo reply to an instant message with Google Talk Using email accounts Gmail and other Google servicesGetting started with Email Using e-mail To forward an email message To save a senders email address to your contactsTo reply to an email message To delete an email messageTo open the Socialife application Using the Socialife applicationSocialife From your Home screen, tap Find and tapTransferring media files to your device Walkman applicationAbout the Walkman application Walkman application overviewUsing the Walkman application Using My music to organize your tracks VisualizerGetting more information about a track or artist To add a shortcut to a track To update your music with the latest informationOverview of My music To rearrange shortcutsManaging playlists Categorizing your music using SensMe channelsUsing the Friends music function to share music Playing music in random orderWalkman application widget Protecting your hearingUsing TrackID technology results Music servicesIdentifying music using TrackID technology TrackID technologyBefore you download content About the PlayNow serviceUsing Music Unlimited Downloading from the PlayNow serviceFM radio About the FM radioFM radio overview Switching the radio sound between devices Using your favorite radio channelsSound settings Making a new search for radio channelsTo switch between mono and stereo sound mode Identifying radio tracks using TrackIDSwitching between mono and stereo sound mode To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackIDAbout the camera Using the still cameraCamera Camera controls overviewUsing Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces Face detectionUsing still camera settings Still camera settings overviewAdding the geographical position to your photos Smile Shutter ResolutionSelf-timer Quick launchFocus mode Exposure valueWhite balance Image stabilizer Tag photos with details of where you took themMetering GeotaggingShutter sound Using the video cameraTouch capture Data storageVideo resolution Using the video camera settingsVideo camera settings overview Scenes To adjust the video camera settingsVideo HDR Tag videos with details of where you took them MicrophoneSD card Photos or videos are saved on the SD card Mobile Bravia Engine AlbumAbout Album Viewing photos and videos in the Pictures tabTo view photos and videos in grid view Viewing photos and videos in the My albums tabOverview of Pictures tab To change the size of the thumbnails in AlbumOverview of My albums tab Working with photos in AlbumTo rotate a photo To watch a slideshow of your photosTo watch a slideshow of your photos with music To crop a photoViewing your photos on a map Working with videos in AlbumTo view geotagged photos on a map in Album To enable location detectionOverview of Maps tab To view geotagged photos on a globe in AlbumViewing online albums Overview of online servicesTo add a geotag when viewing the map in Album To edit the geotag of a photo in AlbumTo view photos from online services in Album To view and add comments to online album contentTo Like a photo or video on Facebook About Movies Using MoviesMovies Overview of MoviesTo clear information about a video To change the sound settings while a video is playingTo get movie information manually To play a video on an external deviceVideo Unlimited About Video UnlimitedRenting or buying a video Watching a video from Video Unlimited Video menu overviewWeb browser About the web browserTo open the web browser Connecting to wireless networks Before using Wi-FiConnectivity Advanced Wi-Fi settings Wi-Fi network status Virtual private networks VPNsSharing content with Dlna Certified devices Playing files from Dlna Certified devices on your devicePlaying files on a Digital Media Renderer device Using your device as a remote control Before using the Remote control applicationNFC detection area To share a contact with another device using NFCTo share a music file with another device using NFC To turn on the NFC functionTo share a web address with another device using NFC Bluetooth wireless technologyTo share a photo or video with another device using NFC Naming your devicePairing with another Bluetooth device Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technologyTo send items using Bluetooth Connecting your device to a computerTransferring and handling content using a USB cable To receive items using BluetoothTransferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer modeConnecting your device to a TV set PC CompanionMedia Go Screen mirroring Smart ConnectAbout Smart Connect To create a Smart Connect event To start the Smart Connect applicationFrom your Home screen, tap Find and tap Smart Connect To edit a Smart Connect eventSynchronizing with Google Synchronizing data on your deviceAbout synchronizing data on your device Synchronizing your corporate email, calendar, and contactsSynchronizing with Facebook To set up corporate email, calendar and contactsTo set up an Xperia with Facebook account on your device To set a synchronization interval for a corporate accountTo remove an Xperia with Facebook account Maps and locations About location servicesUsing GPS Google MapsUsing the Wisepilot application Using Google Maps to get directionsUsing the Navigation application Viewing your friends’ locations with Google LatitudeCalendar and alarm clock Alarm clockCalendar To activate an existing alarm To edit an existing alarmTo deactivate an alarm To delete an alarmTo turn off an alarm when it sounds Slide to the right103 Updating your device using a USB cable connection Support and maintenanceUpdating your device wirelessly Updating your deviceLocking and protecting your device Resetting your deviceAbout resetting your device Imei numberSetting a screen lock SIM card protectionTo disable the Face Unlock feature To set up the Face Unlock featureTo unlock the screen using the Face Unlock feature To unlock the screen using a screen unlock patternSupport application Recycling your deviceReference Settings overviewMake related adjustments 109Notification icons Status and notification icons overviewStatus icons 110Application overview 111112 Important information leaflet Limitations to services and featuresImportant information Water resistanceSony SGP321/SGP351 Legal informationIP Ingress Protection rating 114115 Index 116117 Messages118 Selecting a channel Stereo sound Visualizer119