Camera, Taking photos and recording videos | Sony 1273-4977 manual

Camera

Taking photos and recording videos

1Zoom in or out

2Main camera screen

3Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos

4View photos and videos

5Take photos or record video clips

6Go back a step or exit the camera

7Capturing mode settings icon

8Camera settings icon and shortcut icons

9Front camera

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 1273-4977 manual Camera, Taking photos and recording videos

Contents

Xperia ZR Contents Messaging and chat Browsing the web Video Unlimited serviceLocation services and sources 104 Using GPS Google Maps 105 Calendar 106 Alarm clock Support and maintenance 109 Xperia ZR User guide About this User guide Getting startedAndroid what and why? To check the current software version of your device Device overview To insert the micro SIM card AssemblyTo remove the back cover To turn on the device Turning the device on and offTo attach the back cover Locking and unlocking the screen Setup guide Google account Accounts and servicesMicrosoft Exchange ActiveSync account Facebook account Using the touchscreen Using the keysGetting to know your device Marking options To scroll ScrollingTo zoom Charging the battery BatterySensors To flick Improving battery performance Battery notification light statusTo check the battery level To access the battery usage menu Estimating the standby time of your device Using Stamina modeUsing Low battery mode Home screen Lock screen Widgets Changing the background of your Home screen Rearranging your Home screenCustomisation options Taking a screenshot Accessing and using applicationsApplication screen Opening and closing applications Recently used applications window Using small apps Rearranging your Application screen Status and notificationsApplication menu Checking notifications and ongoing activities Setting your device from the Notification panelTo open the Notification panel To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel On-screen keyboard Accessing settingsCustomising quick settings from the Notification panel Phonepad Entering text using voice input Application bar Editing textPersonalising the Xperia keyboard Customising your device Adjusting the volumeAdjusting the sound settings Date and time Ringtone settings Language settings Screen settingsAirplane mode Memory Memory card Using a headsetFormatting the memory card Clearing the application memory Usage info Internet and messaging settingsAccess Point Names APNs Controlling data usage Mobile network settings Data roaming To select a network modeTo select another network manually To activate automatic network selection Downloading applications from Google Play Downloading applicationsDownloading applications from other sources To download an application from Google Play Calling To make a call using smart dialMaking calls Making calls overview Rejecting a call with a message Receiving callsShowing or hiding your phone number Ongoing calls overview Using the call logOngoing calls Multiple calls Forwarding callsRestricting calls Voicemail Conference calls To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked Emergency callsTo make an emergency call Transferring contacts using an online account Transferring contacts using a computerContacts Transferring contacts Searching and viewing contacts To import contacts using Bluetooth technologyContacts screen overview To import contacts from a SIM card Adding and editing contacts Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Favourites and groupsSending contact information To link contacts Backing up contactsTo separate linked contacts To export all contacts to a memory card Reading and sending messages Messaging and chatTo create and send a message To read a received message Organising your messages Instant messaging and video chat Messaging settingsCalling from a message To learn more about Hangouts To start an instant message or a video callTo reply to a chat message or join a video call To set up an email account Setting up emailTo set an email account as your default account Sending and receiving email messages Email preview pane Organising your email messages Gmail Email account settingsTo remove an email account from your device To change the inbox check frequency Listening to music MusicTransferring music to your device Walkman home screen To adjust the audio volumeTo play a song To find song-related information online Playlists Sharing music on Facebook Sharing music Recognising music with TrackID Enhancing the soundVisualiser To view TrackID charts To identify music using TrackID technologyTo view TrackID charts from another region To buy a track recognised by the TrackID application To get started with Music Unlimited Music Unlimited online service Listening to the radio FM radioTo listen to the FM radio To move between radio channels Favourite radio channels Sound settings Taking photos and recording videos Camera Face detection Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces Capturing mode settings overview General camera settingsAdding the geographical position to your photos Quick launch Still camera settings Smile Shutter Self-timerFocus mode Image stabiliser MeteringPreview Flash To adjust the video camera settings Video camera settingsVideo camera settings overview Video resolution Microphone HDR video 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 adjust the light settings for a photo To improve a photo using advanced settingsPhoto albums To apply special effects to a photo To view and add comments to online album content To view photos from online services in AlbumViewing your photos on a map To Like a photo or video on Facebook To view geotagged photos on a map To add a geotag to a photoTo view geotagged photos on a globe To change the geotag of a photo Watching videos in the Movies application MoviesOverview of Movies To play a video in Movies Managing video content Transferring video content to your device To delete a video To get started with Video Unlimited Video Unlimited serviceVideo Unlimited Browsing the web Web browserWeb browser overview To browse with Google Chrome Connectivity Connecting to wireless networksBefore using Wi-Fi Wi-Fi sleep policy Advanced Wi-Fi settings Wi-Fi network statusWi-Fi Direct Sharing your mobile data connection To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot To share your data connection using a USB cableVirtual private networks VPNs To rename or secure your portable hotspot Playing files from Dlna Certified devices on your device Sharing content with Dlna Certified devices Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device To turn on the NFC function To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR deviceTo play a music track from your device on a DMR device NFC detection area To share a contact with another device using NFCTo share a music file with another device using NFC Scanning NFC tags Bluetooth wireless technologyConnecting to an NFC compatible device To pair your device with another Bluetooth device Pairing with another Bluetooth deviceNaming your device To give your device a name Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi Connecting your device to a computerTransferring and handling content using a USB cable PC Companion To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer modeTo remove a pairing with another device Sony Bridge for Mac Media Go To transfer content using Sony Bridge for Mac Connecting your device to a TV set using a cableTo view help about using the TV remote control Screen mirroring Scanning barcodes with the NeoReader application Connecting your device in a car using MirrorLinkAbout scanning with the NeoReader application NeoReader application menu overview Managing devices Smart ConnectTo start the Smart Connect application To create a Smart Connect event 100 To pair and connect an accessoryTo adjust the settings for a connected accessory Synchronising data on your device Synchronising with Google servicesAbout synchronising data on your device Synchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Synchronising with Facebook 103 Using GPS Location services and sourcesMaps and locations Getting the best performance Viewing your friends’ locations with Google Latitude Google MapsTo use Google Maps To learn more about Google Maps Alarm clock Calendar and alarm clockAbout the alarm clock Calendar To edit an existing alarm To set a new alarmTo deactivate an alarm To activate an existing alarm To set alarms to sound when the device is in silent mode To activate the vibrate function for an alarmTo snooze an alarm when it sounds To turn off an alarm when it sounds Updating your device wirelessly Support and maintenanceUpdating your device using a USB cable connection Updating your device Preparing to use the Backup and restore application Backup and restore applicationTypes of content you can back up Managing backup records Resetting your device Imei number Setting a screen lockLocking and protecting your device To unlock the screen using the Face Unlock feature To set up the Face Unlock featureTo disable the Face Unlock feature To unlock the screen using a screen unlock pattern Recycling your device Finding your deviceSupport application 115 Status and notification icons overview ReferenceStatus icons 116 117 Application overviewNotification icons 118 Important information Limitations to services and featuresImportant information leaflet Protecting your device from water and dust IP Ingress Protection rating Legal informationSonyC5503/C5502 120 121