Sony 1265-9045, ST26i, 1265-9041, 1265-9044 manual Adding the geographical position to your photos

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To take a photo by tapping the on-screen button

1Activate the camera.

2If the still camera is not selected, drag to .

3To display all settings, press .

4Tap Capturing method and select On-screen button if it is not already selected.

5Point the camera towards the subject.

6Tap the on-screen button . The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger.

To take a self-portrait using the front camera

1Activate the camera.

2If the still camera is not selected, drag to .

3Tap the icon on the top left of the screen, then select Front camera.

4To display all settings, press .

5To take the photo, tap the screen. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger.

To use the zoom function

•When the camera is open, press the volume key up or down to zoom in or out.

The zoom is not available for all picture resolutions.

To use the still camera flash

1When the camera is open, press .

2Tap Flash, and select your desired flash setting.

3Take the photo.

To view your photos and videos

1Open the camera, then tap a thumbnail at the bottom of the screen to open a photo or video.

2Flick left or right to view your photos and videos. Videos are identified by .

In step 1, you can also flick the thumbnails from right to left and then select the one you want to view.

To delete a photo

1Open the photo you want to delete.

2Press , and then tap .

To delete a recently taken photo or video, you can also flick the thumnail at the bottom right of the viewfinder and then press and hold the item you want to delete.

Adding the geographical position to your photos

Turn on geotagging to add the approximate geographical location (a geotag) to photos when you take them. The geographical location is determined either by wireless networks (mobile or Wi-Fi® networks) or GPS technology.

When appears on the camera screen, geotagging is turned on but the geographical position has not been found. When appears, geotagging is turned on

and the geographical location is available, so your photo can get geotagged. When neither of these two symbols appears, geotagging is turned off.

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Contents Xperia J Contents NeoReader application menu overview Calendar Alarm clockWi-Fi Virtual private networks VPNs Sharing your contacts Backing up contactsImei number 112 SIM card protection Using TrackID technology resultsStatus icons 120 Notification icons Setting a screen lock 113Important information Applications Android what and why?Getting started AssemblyTo remove the battery cover To remove the batteryTo remove the SIM card Turning the phone on and off To remove the memory cardTo turn on the phone Setup guide Accounts and servicesScreen lock SyncML account Google accountMicrosoft Exchange ActiveSync account Facebook accountGetting to know your phone Phone overview14 15 Using the keys BatteryCharging the battery To charge the phone Battery LED statusImproving battery performance To check the battery levelReducing battery consumption with Power Saver Zooming Using the touchscreenTo scroll ScrollingTo go to the Home screen Home screenSensors To flickTimescape Share widget WidgetsTimescape Feed widget Timescape Friends widgetChanging the background of your Home screen Notification light for social networking servicesTo create a shortcut to an application on the Home screen Accessing and using applicationsApplication screen To open the Application screenRearranging your Application screen Opening and closing applicationsRecently used applications window Application menuStatus and notifications Checking notifications and ongoing activitiesTo open the Notification panel On-screen keyboard Phone settings menuUsing the on-screen keyboard Typing textTo use the on-screen keyboard in landscape orientation To enter text using the on-screen keyboardTo display the on-screen keyboard to enter text To hide the on-screen keyboardTo edit text in landscape orientation Using the PhonepadApplication bar PhonepadKeyboard and Phonepad settings Customising your phone Text input settingsAdjusting the volume Adjusting the sound settingsTime and date Ringtone settingsScreen settings Airplane modePhone language Formatting the memory card Using a headset with your phoneMemory Memory cardAccess Point Names APNs Internet and messaging settingsControlling data usage Mobile network settings Turning off data trafficData roaming To activate data roaming Calling Emergency callsCall handling Recent calls Voicemail Multiple callsConference calls Call settings Barring callsRejecting a call with a message Forwarding calls Showing or hiding your phone numberFixed Dialling Numbers Transferring contacts to your new phone Transferring contacts using a PCUsing the PC Companion program to transfer contacts ContactsTransferring contacts from a SIM card Transferring contacts from a memory cardReceiving contacts from other devices Contacts screen overview Managing your contactsTo view your contacts Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Groups Communicating with your contactsSharing your contacts FavouritesTo export all contacts to a memory card Backing up contactsTo send a contact To send several contacts at onceMessaging Using text and multimedia messagingText and multimedia message options Using email To set up an email account in your phoneTo create and send an email message To save a senders email address to your contacts To receive email messagesTo read your email messages To view an email message attachmentUsing email accounts To remove an email account from your phone Gmail and other Google servicesTo set an email account as your default account To set up a Google account in your phoneTo reply to an instant message with Talk Google TalkTo start Google Talk From your Home screen, tap Find and tap TalkBefore you download applications Getting started with Google PlayDownloading from Google Play Clearing your application dataTo view permissions of an application Installing applications not from Google PlayTo delete an installed application PermissionsTo start PlayNow PlayNow serviceBefore you download content Downloading from the PlayNow serviceAlarm clock Getting organisedCalendar To delete an alarm To edit an existing alarmTo deactivate an alarm To activate an existing alarmTo activate the vibrate function for an alarm To set alarms to sound when the phone is in silent modeTo snooze an alarm when it sounds To scan a barcode Scanning with the NeoReader applicationNeoReader application menu overview To start the NeoReader applicationSynchronising with Google Synchronising data on your phoneTo set a synchronisation interval for a corporate account To edit the setup of corporate email, calendar and contactsSynchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts Synchronising with FacebookTo remove a Facebook integration account from your phone Synchronising using SyncMLTo set up a Facebook integration account on your phone To set up a SyncML account in your phoneTo remove a SyncML account from your phone To set a synchronisation intervalConnecting to wireless networks Wi-FiBefore using Wi-Fi Sharing your phone’s mobile data connection Advanced Wi-Fi settingsWi-Fi network status Wi-Fi sleep policyTo share your phone’s data connection using a USB cable Virtual private networks VPNsTo rename or secure your portable hotspot To add a virtual private network To connect to a virtual private networkTo disconnect from a virtual private network Search and address bar Web browserBrowsing the web Navigating web pagesManaging bookmarks To add a bookmarked web page to your Home screen To bookmark a webTo open a bookmark To edit a bookmarkMultiple windows Managing text and imagesBrowser settings Downloading from the webAuto-fitting web pages To auto-fit web pages Plug-in settingsTo enable plug-ins on demand Auto-filling textCopying media files to your memory card Using the music playerMusic Protecting your hearingTo fast forward and rewind music To adjust the audio volumeTo improve the sound quality using the equalizer To change tracksTo share a track Discovering related audio contentTo search for related content using the infinite button Overview of My musicUsing My music to organise your tracks Categorising your music using SensMe channelsPlaying music in random order Music player widget PlaylistsUsing TrackID technology results Identifying music using TrackID technologyTo delete a track from the track history To start the FM radio Using the FM radioUsing your favourite radio channels FM radio overviewSharing the details of music you like on Facebook Switching the radio sound between devicesIdentifying radio tracks using TrackID Making a new search for radio channelsTo share details of music you like on Facebook To open the camera Using the still cameraTaking photos and recording videos Camera controls overviewAdding the geographical position to your photos Using still camera settings Still camera settings overviewFocus mode Scenes Exposure valueMetering White balanceFlash ResolutionSelf-timer Tag photos with details of where you took themSelect the method you use to take photos Using the video cameraQuick launch Tips on using the camera Capturing methodVideo camera settings overview Scenes Using video camera settingsSelect the method you use to record a video Adjust the video size for different formatsPhoto light Video sizeShutter sound MicrophoneOverview of Pictures tab Viewing photos and videos in AlbumAlbum tab overview Viewing photos and videos saved in the phoneTo change the size of the thumbnails in Album Working with photos in AlbumTo view photos and videos in grid view To view photos and videos in list viewTo crop a photo To zoom a photoTo watch a slideshow of your photos To rotate a photoWorking with videos in Album Viewing your photos on a mapTo view geotagged photos on a map in Album To enable location detectionTo add a geotag when viewing the map in Album Overview of Map tabOverview of Online tab Viewing your online albumsPlaying video clips in Movies Sharing content with Dlna Certified devices Preparing to play phone content on Dlna Certified devicesPlaying files from Dlna Certified devices on your phone Playing phone content on other Dlna Certified devices To give your phone a name Bluetooth wireless technologyPairing with another Bluetooth device Naming your phoneSending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology 106 To receive items using Bluetooth107 Connecting your phone to a computerTransferring and handling content using a USB cable Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-FiMedia Go PC Companion109 To transfer content using the Media Go applicationUsing location services to find your position Using GPSGetting the best performance Viewing your friends’ locations with Google Latitude Using Google Maps to get directionsUsing the Navigation application Google MapsLocking and protecting your phone Imei numberSIM card protection Setting a screen lock To disable the screen unlock PIN To disable the Face Unlock protectionTo unlock the screen using a screen unlock pattern To disable the screen unlock pattern115 To disable the screen unlock passwordUpdating your phone wirelessly Updating your phone using a USB cable connectionUpdating your phone 117 To download software updates using a USB cable connectionTo update your phone using an Apple Mac computer To download the PC Companion application from your phone118 Phone settings overview119 120 Status and notification icons overviewStatus icons Notification icons121 122 Application overview123 To access the Help application User support124 Troubleshooting Error messages My wired headset does not work127 Recycling your phoneLegal information Sony ST26i/ST26a128 129 IndexMMS 130Purchasing 131132
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The Sony ST26i, also known as Xperia J, is a smartphone that exemplifies the blend of style and functionality. With its sleek design and compact form factor, the Xperia J offers an attractive choice for users seeking portability without compromising on performance.

One of the most notable features of the Xperia J is its 4.0-inch TFT display. The screen boasts a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, providing vibrant colors and decent visibility, even in outdoor settings. The compact size makes it easy to handle, perfect for one-handed use, while still delivering a satisfactory viewing experience for photos, videos, and apps.

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In terms of camera capabilities, the Xperia J features a 5-megapixel rear camera that is equipped with autofocus and LED flash, enabling users to capture decent images in various lighting conditions. The camera also supports video recording at 720p, which enhances the overall multimedia experience. For selfies and video calls, the front-facing VGA camera provides basic functionality.

The Xperia J runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, allowing users to access a wide range of applications through the Google Play Store. The user interface is customized by Sony, offering a unique look and feel with added features that enhance usability.

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