Sony Ericsson ST18i manual Using still camera settings, Still camera settings overview

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To turn on smile detection

1Activate the camera.

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

3To display all settings, press .

4Tap Smile detection and select a smile level.

To take a photo using smile detection

1When the camera is open and Smile detection is turned on, point the camera at your subject. Each detected face is framed in the viewfinder (not more than five faces).

2The camera selects which face to focus on.

3The face selected appears inside a green frame and the photo is taken automatically.

4If no smile is detected, tap the screen to take the photo manually.

Using still camera settings

To adjust the still camera settings

1Activate the camera.

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

3Tap one of the settings icons on the left of the screen.

4To display all settings, press .

5Select the setting you want to adjust, then edit as desired.

To customise the still camera settings panel

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

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

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

Still camera settings overview

Scene recognition

The camera determines which scene is most suitable. A scene icon and text appears when a scene is selected.

Normal

Front camera

Select the front camera if you want to take self-portrait photos.

3D Sweep Panorama

3D Sweep Panorama™ let you to take wide-angle, panoramic photos of any scene in 3D. Just tap the screen and move the camera steadily from one side to the other.

Sweep Panorama

Use this setting to take wide-angle, panoramic photos. Just tap the screen and move the camera steadily from one side to the other.

Focus mode

The focus function controls which part of a photo should be sharp. When continuous autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so the area within the white focus frame stays sharp.

Single auto focus

The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on. Touch and hold the camera screen, the white focus frame turns green when the focus is set. The photo is taken when you release you finger.

Multi auto focus

The focus is automatically set on several areas of the image. Touch and hold the camera screen, the white focus frame turns green when the focus is set. The photo is taken when you release you finger. Continuous autofocus is off.

Face detection

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Contents Xperia ray ST18i Contents Calendar Alarm clock Using Timescape Timescape settingsBefore you download content PlayNow Before using WlanTypes of content you can back up Naming your phone Pairing with another Bluetooth deviceUsing GPS Imei number SIM card protection Setting a screen lockRecycle your phone 106 Legal information 107 Important information Android what and why? ApplicationsGetting started AssemblyTo remove the battery cover To insert the SIM card and the memory cardTurning the phone on and off Screen lockMicrosoft Exchange ActiveSync account Setup guideAccounts and services SyncML accountGetting to know your phone Phone overviewCharging the battery Using the keysBattery To charge the phoneImproving battery performance Battery LED statusTo check the battery level Using the touchscreen ZoomingTo zoom with two fingers ScrollingTo zoom To scrollSensors Home screenTo flick Widgets Rearranging your Home screenChanging the background of your Home screen Accessing and using applicationsApplication screen Recently used applications window Opening and closing applicationsApplication menu Rearranging your Application screen Status and notificationsChecking notifications and ongoing activities To open the Notification panel To open the phone settings menu from the Notification panelTo dismiss a notification from the Notification panel Typing text Phone settings menuUsing the 12-Key Phonepad 4 5 6 PhonepadApplication bar 3 4 On-screen keyboard Using the on-screen keyboardChinese input To edit text in landscape orientationCustomising your phone Adjusting the volumeTime and date Ringtone settings Screen settingsPhone language Airplane modeMemory Memory cardFormatting the memory card Internet and messaging settingsStereo portable handsfree To format the memory cardTurning off data traffic Data roamingTo select another network manually Network settingsTo select a network mode To activate automatic network selectionEmergency calls CallingCall handling Voicemail Recent callsMultiple calls Conference callsForwarding calls Call settingsBarring calls Showing or hiding your phone numberTo access the list of accepted call recipients To install PC Companion Transferring contacts using a PCUsing the PC Companion program to transfer contacts ContactsTo receive contacts sent using a messaging service To transfer contacts to your new phone using PC CompanionTo receive contact data sent using Bluetooth technology To import contacts from a SIM cardTo view your contacts Contacts screen overviewManaging your contacts To add a contactAvoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application FavouritesBacking up contacts Communicating with your contactsSharing your contacts Quick contact menuTo export contacts to a SIM card Using text and multimedia messaging MessagingText and multimedia message options To create and send an email message Using emailTo set up an email account in your phone To receive email messagesTo save a senders email address to your contacts To read your email messagesTo view an email message attachment To reply to an email messageTo star an email To search for emailsTo mark a read email as unread To view all starred emailsTo add an extra email account in your phone Using email accountsTo set an email account as your default account To remove an email account from your phoneTimescape event filter Using TimescapeTimescape Infinite button in TimescapeTo schedule web service content updates in Timescape Timescape settingsTo access Timescape settings To view all communication with a contact in TimescapePlayNow PlayNow serviceBefore you download content To start PlayNowGetting organised Alarm clockCalendar To activate an existing alarm To edit an existing alarmTo deactivate an alarm To delete an alarmTo set alarms to sound when the phone is in silent mode To snooze an alarm when it soundsSynchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts To edit the setup of corporate email, calendar and contactsSynchronising data on your phone To set a synchronisation interval for a corporate accountTo synchronise manually with your SyncML account Synchronising using SyncMLTo set up a SyncML account in your phone To set a synchronisation intervalTo turn on Wlan Before using WlanTo connect to a Wlan network Navigating web pages Web browserBrowsing the web Search and address barManaging bookmarks Managing text and images Multiple windows Downloading from the webAuto-fitting web pages Browser settingsAuto-filling text To enable plug-ins on demand Plug-in settingsTo create text for auto-filling Music Copying media files to your memory cardUsing TrackID to identify tracks on the FM Radio Using TrackID technology resultsTrackID technology To identify a track on the FM radio using TrackID Moving between radio channels FM radioFM radio overview To start the FM radioIdentifying radio tracks using TrackID Using your favourite radio channelsSwitching between the speaker and the handsfree Making a new search for radio channelsCamera controls overview Using the still cameraTaking photos and recording videos To open the cameraFace detection Smile detectionUsing still camera settings Still camera settings overviewPage Resolution Tips on using the camera Self-timerUsing the video camera Using video camera settingsVideo camera settings overview To customise the video camera settings panelVideo size Microphone 3D Camera overview To take a photo in 3D Sweep Panorama mode3D camera Tips for taking 3D Sweep Panorama photosTo take a photo in Sweep Panorama mode Tips for taking Sweep Panorama photos 2DTo turn off Mobile Bravia Engine Viewing photos and videos in GalleryTo open Gallery and view your albums To open an album in Gallery Working with batches of content in GalleryWorking with albums To view photos and videos in GalleryWorking with photos in Gallery Viewing your photos on a map Working with videosTo share a video To adjust the volume of a videoTo delete a video Viewing photos in 3D Album Managing your photos in 3D AlbumNaming your phone Bluetooth wireless technologyPairing with another Bluetooth device To give your phone a nameTo connect your phone to another Bluetooth device Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technologyTo pair your phone with another Bluetooth device To unpair a Bluetooth deviceTo receive items using Bluetooth To view files you have received using BluetoothTo set MSC mode as the default USB connection mode Connecting your phone to a computerTransferring and handling content using a USB cable To connect your phone to a computer when MSC mode is activeMedia Go PC CompanionTo start PC Companion To transfer content using the Media Go application To enable GPS Using location services to find your positionUsing GPS Getting the best performanceTypes of content you can back up Backing up and restoringImei number Locking and protecting your phoneSIM card protection Setting a screen lock To create a screen lock password To disable the screen unlock passwordUpdating your phone using a USB cable connection Updating your phone wirelesslyUpdating your phone To update your phone using an Apple Mac computer To download software updates using a USB cable connectionTo download the PC Companion application from your phone Phone settings overview Notification icons Status and notification icons overviewStatus icons 100101 Application overview 102User support 103Troubleshooting Emergency calls only Error messagesNo network coverage SIM card is lockedRecycle your phone 106Sony Ericsson ST18i Legal information107 Index 108109 MMS110 Sharing