Camera, Taking photos and recording videos | Sony 1273-5759 specs

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

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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 106 Xperia ZL User guide Device overview Getting startedAbout this User guide Android what and why? To remove the SIM and memory card cover Assembly Turning 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 account Marking options Using the keysUsing the touchscreen Getting to know your device Scrolling To zoomTo scroll To flick BatteryCharging the battery Sensors To access the battery usage menu Battery notification light statusImproving battery performance To check the battery level Using Stamina mode Using Low battery modeEstimating the standby time of your device Home screen Lock screen Rearranging your Home screen Widgets Changing the background of your Home screen Customisation options Opening and closing applications Accessing and using applicationsTaking a screenshot Application screen Recently used applications window Using small apps Status 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 settings Phonepad Entering text using voice input Editing textApplication bar Personalising the Xperia keyboard Date and time Adjusting the volumeAdjusting the sound settings Customising your device Airplane mode Ringtone settingsScreen settings Language settings Clearing the application memory MemoryMemory card Formatting the memory card Using a headset Internet and messaging settingsAccess Point Names APNs Controlling data usage Data roaming Mobile network settings To download an application from Google Play Downloading applicationsDownloading applications from Google Play Downloading applications from other sources To make a call by dialling CallingMaking calls Making calls overview Receiving 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 calls Emergency 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 Contacts To import contacts from a SIM card To import contacts using Bluetooth technologySearching and viewing contacts Contacts screen overview Adding 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 contacts To read a received message Messaging and chatReading and sending messages To create and send a message Organising 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 account Email preview pane Organising your email messages To change the inbox check frequency Email account settingsGmail To remove an email account from your device Music Transferring music to your deviceListening to music To find song-related information online To adjust the audio volumeWalkman home screen To play a song Playlists Sharing music on Facebook Sharing music Enhancing 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 region To get started with Music Unlimited Music Unlimited online service Listening to the radio FM radio Favourite radio channels Sound settings Taking photos and recording videos Camera Face detection Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces Quick launch General camera settingsCapturing mode settings overview Adding the geographical position to your photos Still camera settings Self-timer Focus modeSmile Shutter Flash MeteringImage stabiliser Preview Video camera settings Video camera settings overview Video resolutionTo adjust the video camera settings HDR video Video stabiliserMicrophone Viewing photos and videos Album Sharing and managing photos and videos Analysing photos with faces in Album Editing photos with the Photo editor application To apply special effects to a photo To improve a photo using advanced settingsTo adjust the light settings for a photo Photo albums To 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 map To 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 globe To play a video in Movies MoviesWatching videos in the Movies application Overview of Movies Managing video content Transferring video content to your device To delete a video Video Unlimited service Video UnlimitedTo get started with Video Unlimited To browse with Google Chrome Web browserBrowsing the web Web browser overview Connecting 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 Direct To 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 VPNs Playing files from Dlna Certified devices on your device Sharing content with Dlna Certified devices Playing 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 device Sending 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 Go Screen 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 control Smart Connect Connecting your device in a car using MirrorLink To edit a Smart Connect event To pair and connect an accessoryTo adjust the settings for a connected accessory Managing devices Synchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Synchronising with Google servicesSynchronising data on your device About synchronising data on your device Synchronising with Facebook 100 Getting the best performance Location services and sourcesUsing GPS Maps and locations To learn more about Google Maps Google MapsViewing your friends’ locations with Google Latitude To use Google Maps Calendar Calendar and alarm clockAlarm clock About the alarm clock To activate an existing alarm To set a new alarmTo edit an existing alarm To deactivate an alarm To 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 sounds Updating your device Support and maintenanceUpdating your device wirelessly Updating your device using a USB cable connection Backup and restore application Types of content you can back upPreparing to use the Backup and restore application Managing backup records Resetting your device Setting 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 feature Finding your device Support applicationRecycling your device 112 ReferenceStatus and notification icons overview Status icons Application overview Notification icons113 114 Legal information Limitations to services and featuresImportant information Important information leaflet 116