Sony 1271-1960 manual Adding the geographical position to your photos, Using still camera settings

To take a photo using Smile Shutter™

1When the camera is open and Smile Shutter is turned on, point the camera at your subject. The camera selects which face to focus on.

2The face selected appears inside a coloured frame and the photo is taken automatically.

3If no smile is detected, press the camera key to take the photo manually.

Adding the geographical position to your photos

Turn on geotagging to add the approximate geographical location (a geotag) to photos when you take them. The geographical location is determined either by wireless networks (mobile or Wi-Fi® networks) or GPS technology.

When appears on the camera screen, geotagging is turned on but the geographical position has not been found. When appears, geotagging is turned on and the geographical location is available, so your photo can get geotagged. When neither of these two symbols appears, geotagging is turned off.

To turn on geotagging

1Activate the camera.

2Tap , then tap Geotagging > On.

3Tap OK to agree to enable GPS and/or wireless networks.

4Check the options that you want to select under Location services.

5After you confirm your settings, press to return to the camera screen.

6If appears on the camera screen, your location is available and your photo can get geotagged. If not, check your GPS and/or wireless network connection.

Using 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.

To customise the still camera settings panel

1When the camera is open, tap 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

Normal

Adjust camera settings manually.

Burst

Use Burst mode to capture several photos in quick succession by keeping your finger pressed on the shutter button. You can choose between three burst speeds, which come with different resolution levels, that is, different picture sizes.

Front camera

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

Picture effect

Apply effects to photos.

Scene selection

Use a pre-programmed scene type to quickly set the camera for common situations.

Scene recognition

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

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