Sony Ericsson ST18i manual Tips on using the camera, Self-timer

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

Self-timer

With the self-timer you can take a photo without holding the phone. Use this function to take self-portraits, or group photos where everyone can be in the photo. You can also use the self-timer to avoid shaking the camera when taking photos

On (10 s.)

Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.

On (2 s.)

Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.

Off

The photo is taken as soon as you tap the camera screen.

Smile detection

Use the smile detection function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to before taking a photo.

Big smile

Only take a photo when a big smile is detected.

Average smile

Take a photo when an average smile is detected.

Small smile

Take a photo when only a slight smile is detected.

Off

Smile detection function is off.

Shutter sound

Choose to have or not to have the sound when capturing a photo.

Capturing method

Select the method you use to take photos.

On-screen button

Take a photo by tapping the on-screen button on the camera screen. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger.

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 applies only when focus mode is set to touch focus.

Tips on using the camera

Rule of thirds

Don’t place your subject in the middle of the frame. By placing it a third of the way in, you achieve a better result.

Hold it steady

Avoid blurry photos by holding the camera steady. Try to steady your hand by leaning it against a solid object.

Get closer

By getting as close as possible to your subject, you can fill the camera screen view with your subject.

Consider variety

Think about different angles, and move towards the subject. Take some vertical photos. Try different positions.

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Contents Xperia ray ST18i Contents Before you download content PlayNow Using Timescape Timescape settingsCalendar Alarm clock Before using WlanUsing GPS Naming your phone Pairing with another Bluetooth deviceTypes of content you can back up Imei number SIM card protection Setting a screen lockRecycle your phone 106 Legal information 107 Important information Applications Android what and why?To remove the battery cover AssemblyGetting started To insert the SIM card and the memory cardScreen lock Turning the phone on and offAccounts and services Setup guideMicrosoft Exchange ActiveSync account SyncML accountPhone overview Getting to know your phoneBattery Using the keysCharging the battery To charge the phoneImproving battery performance Battery LED statusTo check the battery level Zooming Using the touchscreenTo zoom ScrollingTo zoom with two fingers To scrollSensors Home screenTo flick Rearranging your Home screen WidgetsChanging 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 Using the 12-Key Phonepad 4 5 6 Phone settings menuTyping text PhonepadApplication bar 3 4 Chinese input Using the on-screen keyboardOn-screen keyboard To edit text in landscape orientationCustomising your phone Adjusting the volumeTime and date Screen settings Ringtone settingsMemory Airplane modePhone language Memory cardStereo portable handsfree Internet and messaging settingsFormatting the memory card To format the memory cardData roaming Turning off data trafficTo select a network mode Network settingsTo select another network manually To activate automatic network selectionEmergency calls CallingCall handling Recent calls VoicemailConference calls Multiple callsBarring calls Call settingsForwarding calls Showing or hiding your phone numberTo access the list of accepted call recipients Using the PC Companion program to transfer contacts Transferring contacts using a PCTo install PC Companion ContactsTo receive contact data sent using Bluetooth technology To transfer contacts to your new phone using PC CompanionTo receive contacts sent using a messaging service To import contacts from a SIM cardManaging your contacts Contacts screen overviewTo view your contacts To add a contactFavourites Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts applicationSharing your contacts Communicating with your contactsBacking up contacts Quick contact menuTo export contacts to a SIM card Messaging Using text and multimedia messagingText and multimedia message options To set up an email account in your phone Using emailTo create and send an email message To receive email messagesTo view an email message attachment To read your email messagesTo save a senders email address to your contacts To reply to an email messageTo mark a read email as unread To search for emailsTo star an email To view all starred emailsTo set an email account as your default account Using email accountsTo add an extra email account in your phone To remove an email account from your phoneTimescape Using TimescapeTimescape event filter Infinite button in TimescapeTo access Timescape settings Timescape settingsTo schedule web service content updates in Timescape To view all communication with a contact in TimescapeBefore you download content PlayNow servicePlayNow To start PlayNowGetting organised Alarm clockCalendar To deactivate an alarm To edit an existing alarmTo activate an existing alarm To delete an alarmTo snooze an alarm when it sounds To set alarms to sound when the phone is in silent modeSynchronising data on your phone To edit the setup of corporate email, calendar and contactsSynchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts To set a synchronisation interval for a corporate accountTo set up a SyncML account in your phone Synchronising using SyncMLTo synchronise manually with your SyncML account To set a synchronisation intervalTo turn on Wlan Before using WlanTo connect to a Wlan network Browsing the web Web browserNavigating web pages Search and address barManaging bookmarks Managing text and images Downloading from the web Multiple windowsAuto-fitting web pages Browser settingsAuto-filling text To enable plug-ins on demand Plug-in settingsTo create text for auto-filling Copying media files to your memory card MusicUsing TrackID to identify tracks on the FM Radio Using TrackID technology resultsTrackID technology To identify a track on the FM radio using TrackID FM radio overview FM radioMoving between radio channels To start the FM radioSwitching between the speaker and the handsfree Using your favourite radio channelsIdentifying radio tracks using TrackID Making a new search for radio channelsTaking photos and recording videos Using the still cameraCamera controls overview To open the cameraSmile detection Face detectionStill camera settings overview Using still camera settingsPage Resolution Self-timer Tips on using the cameraUsing video camera settings Using the video cameraTo customise the video camera settings panel Video camera settings overviewVideo size Microphone 3D camera To take a photo in 3D Sweep Panorama mode3D Camera overview Tips for taking 3D Sweep Panorama photosTips for taking Sweep Panorama photos 2D To take a photo in Sweep Panorama modeTo turn off Mobile Bravia Engine Viewing photos and videos in GalleryTo open Gallery and view your albums Working with albums Working with batches of content in GalleryTo open an album in Gallery To view photos and videos in GalleryWorking with photos in Gallery Working with videos Viewing your photos on a mapTo share a video To adjust the volume of a videoTo delete a video Managing your photos in 3D Album Viewing photos in 3D AlbumPairing with another Bluetooth device Bluetooth wireless technologyNaming your phone To give your phone a nameTo pair your phone with another Bluetooth device Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technologyTo connect your phone to another Bluetooth device To unpair a Bluetooth deviceTo view files you have received using Bluetooth To receive items using BluetoothTransferring and handling content using a USB cable Connecting your phone to a computerTo set MSC mode as the default USB connection mode 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 Using GPS Using location services to find your positionTo enable GPS Getting the best performanceBacking up and restoring Types of content you can back upImei number Locking and protecting your phoneSIM card protection Setting a screen lock To disable the screen unlock password To create a screen lock 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 Status icons Status and notification icons overviewNotification icons 100101 102 Application overview103 User supportTroubleshooting No network coverage Error messagesEmergency calls only SIM card is locked106 Recycle your phoneSony Ericsson ST18i Legal information107 108 IndexMMS 109Sharing 110