Sony 1273-5759, 1273-2352 manual Camera, Taking photos and recording videos

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Camera

Taking photos and recording videos

1Zoom in or out

2Main camera screen

3View photos and videos

4Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos

5Front camera

6Take photos or record video clips

7Go back a step or exit the camera

8Capturing mode settings icon

9Camera settings icon and shortcut icons

To take a photo from the lock screen

1To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .

2To activate the camera, swipe to the left in the upper part of the screen.

3After the camera opens, tap .

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.

To take a self-portrait using the front camera

1Activate the camera.

2Tap .

3To take the photo, press the camera key. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger.

To use the still camera flash

1When the camera is open, tap .

2Select your desired flash setting.

3Take the photo.

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Contents Xperia ZL Contents Messaging and chat Video Unlimited service Location services and sources 101 Using GPS Google Maps 102Browsing the web Calendar 103 Alarm clock Support and maintenance 106Xperia ZL User guide Device overview Getting startedAbout this User guide Android what and why?To remove the SIM and memory card cover AssemblyTurning the device on and off Locking and unlocking the screen To force the device to restartTo activate the screen Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account Setup guideAccounts and services Google accountMarking options Using the keysUsing the touchscreen Getting to know your deviceScrolling To zoomTo scroll To flick BatteryCharging the battery SensorsTo access the battery usage menu Battery notification light statusImproving battery performance To check the battery levelUsing Stamina mode Using Low battery modeEstimating the standby time of your device Home screen Lock screenRearranging your Home screen WidgetsChanging the background of your Home screen Customisation optionsOpening and closing applications Accessing and using applicationsTaking a screenshot Application screenRecently used applications window Using small appsStatus and notifications Application menuRearranging your Application screen Setting your device from the Notification panel Customising quick settings from the Notification panelChecking notifications and ongoing activities On-screen keyboard Accessing settingsPhonepad Entering text using voice input Editing textApplication bar Personalising the Xperia keyboard Date and time Adjusting the volumeAdjusting the sound settings Customising your deviceAirplane mode Ringtone settingsScreen settings Language settingsClearing the application memory MemoryMemory card Formatting the memory cardUsing a headset Internet and messaging settingsAccess Point Names APNs Controlling data usage Data roaming Mobile network settingsTo download an application from Google Play Downloading applicationsDownloading applications from Google Play Downloading applications from other sourcesTo make a call by dialling CallingMaking calls Making calls overviewReceiving calls Showing or hiding your phone numberRejecting a call with a message Using the call log Ongoing callsOngoing calls overview Forwarding calls Restricting callsMultiple calls Voicemail Conference callsEmergency calls To make an emergency callTo make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked Transferring contacts Transferring contacts using a computerTransferring contacts using an online account ContactsTo import contacts from a SIM card To import contacts using Bluetooth technologySearching and viewing contacts Contacts screen overviewAdding and editing contacts Favourites and groups Sending contact informationAvoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application To export all contacts to a memory card Backing up contactsTo link contacts To separate linked contactsTo read a received message Messaging and chatReading and sending messages To create and send a messageOrganising your messages Messaging settings Calling from a messageInstant messaging and video chat To start an instant message or a video call To reply to a chat message or join a video callTo learn more about Hangouts Sending and receiving email messages Setting up emailTo set up an email account To set an email account as your default accountEmail preview pane Organising your email messages To change the inbox check frequency Email account settingsGmail To remove an email account from your deviceMusic Transferring music to your deviceListening to music To find song-related information online To adjust the audio volumeWalkman home screen To play a songPlaylists Sharing music on Facebook Sharing musicEnhancing the sound VisualiserRecognising music with TrackID To buy a track recognised by the TrackID application To identify music using TrackID technologyTo view TrackID charts To view TrackID charts from another regionTo get started with Music Unlimited Music Unlimited online serviceListening to the radio FM radioFavourite radio channels Sound settingsTaking photos and recording videos CameraFace detection Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling facesQuick launch General camera settingsCapturing mode settings overview Adding the geographical position to your photosStill camera settings Self-timer Focus modeSmile Shutter Flash MeteringImage stabiliser PreviewVideo camera settings Video camera settings overview Video resolutionTo adjust the video camera settings HDR video Video stabiliserMicrophone Viewing photos and videos AlbumSharing and managing photos and videos Analysing photos with faces in Album Editing photos with the Photo editor applicationTo apply special effects to a photo To improve a photo using advanced settingsTo adjust the light settings for a photo Photo albumsTo Like a photo or video on Facebook To view photos from online services in AlbumTo view and add comments to online album content Viewing your photos on a mapTo change the geotag of a photo To add a geotag to a photoTo view geotagged photos on a map To view geotagged photos on a globeTo play a video in Movies MoviesWatching videos in the Movies application Overview of MoviesManaging video content Transferring video content to your deviceTo delete a video Video Unlimited service Video UnlimitedTo get started with Video Unlimited To browse with Google Chrome Web browserBrowsing the web Web browser overviewConnecting to wireless networks Before using Wi-FiConnectivity Sharing your mobile data connection Advanced Wi-Fi settings Wi-Fi network statusWi-Fi sleep policy Wi-Fi DirectTo rename or secure your portable hotspot To share your data connection using a USB cableTo use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot Virtual private networks VPNsPlaying files from Dlna Certified devices on your device Sharing content with Dlna Certified devicesPlaying files on a Digital Media Renderer device To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device To play a music track from your device on a DMR deviceTo turn on the NFC function To share a contact with another device using NFC To share a music file with another device using NFCNFC detection area Bluetooth wireless technology Connecting to an NFC compatible deviceScanning NFC tags To give your device a name Pairing with another Bluetooth deviceTo pair your device with another Bluetooth device Naming your deviceSending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology Connecting your device to a computer Transferring and handling content using a USB cableTransferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer mode To remove a pairing with another devicePC Companion Sony Bridge for Mac Media GoScreen mirroring Connecting your device to a TV set using a cableTo transfer content using Sony Bridge for Mac To view help about using the TV remote controlSmart Connect Connecting your device in a car using MirrorLinkTo edit a Smart Connect event To pair and connect an accessoryTo adjust the settings for a connected accessory Managing devicesSynchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Synchronising with Google servicesSynchronising data on your device About synchronising data on your deviceSynchronising with Facebook 100 Getting the best performance Location services and sourcesUsing GPS Maps and locationsTo learn more about Google Maps Google MapsViewing your friends’ locations with Google Latitude To use Google MapsCalendar Calendar and alarm clockAlarm clock About the alarm clockTo activate an existing alarm To set a new alarmTo edit an existing alarm To deactivate an alarmTo turn off 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 snooze an alarm when it soundsUpdating your device Support and maintenanceUpdating your device wirelessly Updating your device using a USB cable connectionBackup and restore application Types of content you can back upPreparing to use the Backup and restore application Managing backup records Resetting your deviceSetting a screen lock Locking and protecting your deviceImei number To unlock the screen using a screen unlock pattern To set up the Face Unlock featureTo unlock the screen using the Face Unlock feature To disable the Face Unlock featureFinding your device Support applicationRecycling your device 112 ReferenceStatus and notification icons overview Status iconsApplication overview Notification icons113 114 Legal information Limitations to services and featuresImportant information Important information leaflet116

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