Sony 1273-2352, 1273-5759 manual Still camera settings

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Touch capture

Identify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. This setting is only available when focus mode is set to touch focus.

Shutter sound

Choose to turn on or turn off the shutter sound when you record a video.

Data storage

You can choose to save your data either to a removable SD card or to your device's internal storage.

Internal storage

Photos or videos are saved on the device memory.

SD card

Photos or videos are saved on the SD card.

White balance

This function adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting conditions. The white balance setting icon is available on the camera screen.

Auto

Adjusts the colour balance automatically to suit the lighting conditions.

Incandescent

Adjusts the colour balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs.

Fluorescent

Adjusts the colour balance for fluorescent lighting.

Daylight

Adjusts the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions.

Cloudy

Adjusts the colour balance for a cloudy sky.

This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.

Still camera settings

To adjust the still camera settings

1Activate the camera.

2To display all settings, tap .

3Select the setting that you want to adjust, then edit as desired.

Still camera settings overview

Resolution

Choose between several resolutions and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A photo with a higher resolution requires more memory.

13MP

4128×3096(4:3)

13 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution.

9MP

3920×2204(16:9)

9 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays.

5MP

2592×1944(4:3)

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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 Support and maintenance 106 Calendar 103 Alarm clockXperia ZL User guide Android what and why? Getting startedAbout this User guide Device overviewAssembly To remove the SIM and memory card coverTurning the device on and off Locking and unlocking the screen To force the device to restartTo activate the screen Google account Setup guideAccounts and services Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accountGetting to know your device Using the keysUsing the touchscreen Marking optionsScrolling To zoomTo scroll Sensors BatteryCharging the battery To flickTo check the battery level Battery notification light statusImproving battery performance To access the battery usage menuUsing Stamina mode Using Low battery modeEstimating the standby time of your device Lock screen Home screenWidgets Rearranging your Home screenCustomisation options Changing the background of your Home screenApplication screen Accessing and using applicationsTaking a screenshot Opening and closing applicationsUsing small apps Recently used applications windowStatus 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 Accessing settings On-screen keyboardPhonepad Entering text using voice input Editing textApplication bar Personalising the Xperia keyboard Customising your device Adjusting the volumeAdjusting the sound settings Date and timeLanguage settings Ringtone settingsScreen settings Airplane modeFormatting the memory card MemoryMemory card Clearing the application memoryUsing a headset Internet and messaging settingsAccess Point Names APNs Controlling data usage Mobile network settings Data roamingDownloading applications from other sources Downloading applicationsDownloading applications from Google Play To download an application from Google PlayMaking calls overview CallingMaking calls To make a call by diallingReceiving 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 Conference calls VoicemailEmergency calls To make an emergency callTo make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked Contacts Transferring contacts using a computerTransferring contacts using an online account Transferring contactsContacts screen overview To import contacts using Bluetooth technologySearching and viewing contacts To import contacts from a SIM cardAdding and editing contacts Favourites and groups Sending contact informationAvoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application To separate linked contacts Backing up contactsTo link contacts To export all contacts to a memory cardTo create and send a message Messaging and chatReading and sending messages To read a received 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 To set an email account as your default account Setting up emailTo set up an email account Sending and receiving email messagesEmail preview pane Organising your email messages To remove an email account from your device Email account settingsGmail To change the inbox check frequencyMusic Transferring music to your deviceListening to music To play a song To adjust the audio volumeWalkman home screen To find song-related information onlinePlaylists Sharing music Sharing music on FacebookEnhancing the sound VisualiserRecognising music with TrackID To view TrackID charts from another region To identify music using TrackID technologyTo view TrackID charts To buy a track recognised by the TrackID applicationMusic Unlimited online service To get started with Music UnlimitedFM radio Listening to the radioSound settings Favourite radio channelsCamera Taking photos and recording videosUsing Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces Face detectionAdding the geographical position to your photos General camera settingsCapturing mode settings overview Quick launchStill camera settings Self-timer Focus modeSmile Shutter Preview MeteringImage stabiliser FlashVideo camera settings Video camera settings overview Video resolutionTo adjust the video camera settings HDR video Video stabiliserMicrophone Album Viewing photos and videosSharing and managing photos and videos Editing photos with the Photo editor application Analysing photos with faces in AlbumPhoto albums To improve a photo using advanced settingsTo adjust the light settings for a photo To apply special effects to a photoViewing your photos on a map To view photos from online services in AlbumTo view and add comments to online album content To Like a photo or video on FacebookTo view geotagged photos on a globe To add a geotag to a photoTo view geotagged photos on a map To change the geotag of a photoOverview of Movies MoviesWatching videos in the Movies application To play a video in MoviesTransferring video content to your device Managing video contentTo delete a video Video Unlimited service Video UnlimitedTo get started with Video Unlimited Web browser overview Web browserBrowsing the web To browse with Google ChromeConnecting to wireless networks Before using Wi-FiConnectivity Wi-Fi Direct Advanced Wi-Fi settings Wi-Fi network statusWi-Fi sleep policy Sharing your mobile data connectionVirtual private networks VPNs To share your data connection using a USB cableTo use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot To rename or secure your portable hotspotSharing content with Dlna Certified devices Playing files from Dlna Certified devices on your devicePlaying 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 Naming your device Pairing with another Bluetooth deviceTo pair your device with another Bluetooth device To give your device a nameSending 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 Media Go Sony Bridge for MacTo view help about using the TV remote control Connecting your device to a TV set using a cableTo transfer content using Sony Bridge for Mac Screen mirroringConnecting your device in a car using MirrorLink Smart ConnectManaging devices To pair and connect an accessoryTo adjust the settings for a connected accessory To edit a Smart Connect eventAbout synchronising data on your device Synchronising with Google servicesSynchronising data on your device Synchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSyncSynchronising with Facebook 100 Maps and locations Location services and sourcesUsing GPS Getting the best performanceTo use Google Maps Google MapsViewing your friends’ locations with Google Latitude To learn more about Google MapsAbout 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 deviceBackup and restore application Types of content you can back upPreparing to use the Backup and restore application Resetting your device Managing backup recordsSetting a screen lock Locking and protecting your deviceImei number To 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 patternFinding your device Support applicationRecycling your device Status icons ReferenceStatus and notification icons overview 112Application overview Notification icons113 114 Important information leaflet Limitations to services and featuresImportant information Legal information116

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