Sony C6506, C6502, C6503 About the camera, Using the still camera, Camera controls overview

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Camera

About the camera

The camera in your device is equipped with the highly sensitive Exmor RS sensor, which helps you capture sharp photos and videos even in low lighting conditions. The camera application has several other features. For example, you can use it to send photos and videos to friends as messages, or upload them to a web service. Your device also has a front camera, which is useful for self-portraits.

Camera controls overview

1Zoom in or out

2Main camera screen

3View photos and videos

4Camera key

5Front camera

6Take photos or record video clips

7Go back a step or exit the camera

8Switch between front and main camera

9Camera setting icons

To open the camera

Press and hold down the camera key. To close the camera

Press from the main camera screen.

Using the still camera

There are three ways to take photos with the still camera. You can press the camera key, tap the on-screen camera button, or touch a spot on the screen.

To take a photo using the camera key

1Activate the camera.

2Press the camera key fully down.

To take a photo by tapping the on-screen camera button

1Activate the camera.

2Point the camera towards the subject.

3Tap the on-screen camera button . The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger.

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Contents Xperia ZL Contents Using the Socialife application Conference calls Forwarding calls Restricting callsAbout Video Unlimited Renting or buying a video About Movies Using MoviesAbout location services 115 Using GPS Google Maps About the web browser120 Using Google Maps to get directions 116117 121Xperia ZL User guide Android what and why? Getting startedDevice overview Page Assembly To remove the SIM and memory card coverTo remove the memory card To insert the memory card and the micro SIM cardTo remove the micro SIM card Turn off the phoneTo attach the SIM and memory card cover Turning the device on and offTo turn on the device To turn off the device Screen lockTo force the device to restart Google account Setup guideAccounts and services Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accountGetting to know your device Using the keysUsing the touchscreen Marking optionsTo zoom ScrollingTo scroll Your device has an embedded battery BatteryCharging the battery SensorsTo check the battery level Battery notification light statusImproving battery performance To charge your deviceUsing Low battery mode Using Stamina modeEstimating the standby time of your device Using the lock screen Home screenWidgets Rearranging your Home screen Customisation optionsChanging the background of your Home screen Accessing and using applicationsApplication screen Opening and closing applications Using small appsRecently used applications window Application menu Status and notificationsRearranging your Application screen Checking notifications and ongoing activities To open the Notification panelCustomising quick settings from the Notification panel Settings menuSetting your device from the Notification panel Typing textUsing the on-screen keyboard On-screen keyboardApplication bar To enter text using the Gesture input function Using the Gesture input function to write wordsUsing the Phonepad To change the Gesture input settingsText input settings Keyboard and Phonepad settingsEntering text using voice input Customising your device Adjusting the volumeAdjusting the sound settings Time and dateRingtone settings Screen settingsUsing Clear Phase technology Language settingsAirplane mode Using xLOUD technologyMemory card Using a headsetMemory Formatting the memory cardAccess Point Names APNs Internet and messaging settingsUsage info Controlling data usage Turning off data traffic Mobile network settingsData roaming Downloading from Google Play Google PlayGetting started with Google Play Clearing your application dataPermissions Installing applications not from Google PlayTo delete an installed application To view permissions of an applicationMaking calls CallingEmergency calls To make an emergency callShowing or hiding your phone number Receiving callsRejecting a call with a message Using the call log Ongoing callsMultiple calls Conference callsBarring calls Forwarding callsRestricting calls Restricting outgoing callsSynchronising contacts with your device Transferring contacts using a computerContacts Other methods for transferring contactsAvoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Adding and editing contactsSearching and viewing contacts Favourites and groups Quick contact menuSending contact information Backing up contactsUsing text and multimedia messaging MessagingText and multimedia message options From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Talk Google TalkTo start Google Talk To reply to an instant message with Google TalkGmail and other Google services Using email accountsGetting started with Email Using email To save a senders email address to your contacts To change email preview pane settingsTo view an email message attachment To reply to an email messageTo view all folders for one email account To change the inbox check frequencyTo 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 Visualiser Using My music to organise your songsGetting more information about a song or artist To add a shortcut to a song To update your music with the latest informationOverview of My music To rearrange shortcutsManaging playlists Categorising 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 serviceTo download a PlayNow item to your device About the FM radio FM radioFM radio overview Switching the radio sound between devices Using your favourite radio channelsSound settings Switching between mono and stereo sound modeIdentifying radio tracks using TrackID To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackIDAbout the camera Using the still cameraCamera Camera controls overviewFace detection Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling facesTo use the zoom function Still camera settings overview Using still camera settingsAdding the geographical position to your photos Self-timer ResolutionFlash Quick launch Focus modeSmile Shutter Exposure valueWhite balance MeteringPreview Image stabiliserGeotagging Auto uploadVideo camera settings overview Using the video cameraUsing the video camera settings ScenesVideo resolution Adjust the video resolution for different formatsHDR video Tag videoss with details of where you took them MicrophoneMobile 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 AlbumTo view content in list view in the Internal memory tile To view content in list view in the Camera albums tileOverview of My albums tab Working with photos in Album To crop a photo To improve a photo using advanced settingsTo adjust the light settings for a photo To use a photoAnalysing photos with faces in Album Working with videos in AlbumViewing your photos on a map To view geotagged photos on a map in Album To enable location detectionOverview of Maps tile To view geotagged photos on a globe in AlbumOverview of online services Viewing online albumsTo view and add comments to online album content To Like a photo or video on FacebookAbout Movies Using MoviesMovies Overview of MoviesTo change the sound settings while a video is playing To play a video in full screen modeTo change settings in Movies To get movie information manuallyAbout Video Unlimited Video UnlimitedRenting or buying a video Watching a video from Video Unlimited About the web browser Web browserTo open the web browser Before using Wi-Fi Connecting to wireless networksConnectivity Wi-Fi sleep policy Advanced Wi-Fi settings Wi-Fi network statusWi-Fi Direct Sharing your mobile data connection Mobile data connection sharing overviewVirtual private networks VPNs Sharing content with Dlna Certified devicesPlaying files from Dlna Certified devices on your device To play a shared video on your device To set up file sharing with other Dlna Certified devicesTo set access permissions for a pending device To view a shared photo on your devicePlaying files on a Digital Media Renderer device To turn on the NFC function To share a contact with another device using NFCNFC detection area 102Connecting to an NFC compatible device Naming your device Bluetooth wireless technologyPairing with another Bluetooth device To give your device a nameSending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology To receive items using Bluetooth Connecting your device to a computerTransferring and handling content using a USB cable To view files you have received using BluetoothTo remove a pairing with another device Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-FiTo connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer mode PC CompanionConnecting your device to a TV set Sony Bridge for MacScanning barcodes with the NeoReader application Screen mirroringAbout scanning with the NeoReader application Smart Connect NeoReader application menu overviewTo edit a Smart Connect event To create a Smart Connect event111 Synchronising with Google Synchronising data on your deviceAbout synchronising data on your device Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contactsSynchronising with Facebook To remove an Xperia with Facebook account 114Maps and locations About location servicesUsing GPS Google MapsUsing the Navigation application Using Google Maps to get directionsViewing your friends’ locations with Google Latitude About the alarm clock Calendar and alarm clockAlarm clock CalendarTo deactivate an alarm To set a new alarmTo edit an existing alarm To activate an existing alarmTo snooze an alarm when it sounds To activate the vibrate function for an alarmTo set alarms to sound when the device is in silent mode To turn off an alarm when it soundsUpdating your device using a USB cable connection Support and maintenanceUpdating your device wirelessly Updating your deviceTypes of content you can back up Backup and restore applicationPreparing to use the Backup and restore application Resetting your device Managing backup recordsImei number Locking and protecting your deviceSIM card protection Setting a screen lock To unlock the screen using a screen unlock pattern To unlock the screen using the Face Unlock featureTo disable the Face Unlock feature To disable the screen unlock patternSupport application Finding your deviceRecycling your device Reference Settings overview127 Status icons Status and notification icons overview128 Notification icons Application overview129 130 Important information leaflet Limitations to services and featuresImportant information Legal information132 Index 133134 Music135 Taking136 Video albums
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