Camera, Taking photos and recording videos | Sony C6903, C6906

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 C6903, C6906, C6902 manual Camera, Taking photos and recording videos

Contents

Xperia Z1 Contents Enhancing the sound output Using the Socialife application Music Sharing content with Dlna Certified devices Synchronising data on your device 100 Calendar 106 Alarm clock Overview Getting started Assembly To insert the micro SIM cardTo insert the memory card Starting your device for the first time To remove the micro SIM cardTo turn on the device Why do I need a Google account? To set up a Google account on your deviceTo turn off the device Battery notification light status Charging your deviceTo charge your device Learning the basics Using the touchscreenTapping Touching and holding Swiping Pinching and spreading Home screen Locking and unlocking the screenFlicking To activate the screen To go to the Home screen Home screen panesTo browse the Home screen To set a pane as the main Home screen pane Application screen Small apps Navigating applicationsTo open the recently used applications window To open a menu in an application Widgets Shortcuts and folders Lock screen Background and themes To change your Home screen wallpaper Status and notificationsTo set a Home screen theme To change the wallpaper for the lock screen Notification light Icons in the status barStatus icons To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel Notification icons Application overviewPage Downloading applications from Google Play Downloading applicationsDownloading applications from other sources To download an application from Google Play To download Internet and messaging settings Internet and messaging settingsInternet and networks Browsing the web Wi-Fi To add a Wi-Fi network manually Wi-Fi settingsTo enable Wi-Fi network notifications To add a Wi-Fi sleep policy Controlling data usage Data roaming Selecting mobile networks To activate automatic network selection Virtual private networks VPNsTo add a virtual private network To connect to a virtual private network Accessing settings Basic settingsSound, ringtone and volume Setting your device from the Notification panel Reality for Mobile Date and time Screen settings Language settingsAirplane mode To minimise volume differences using the Dynamic normaliser To adjust the sound settings manuallyEnhancing the sound output To enhance the sound output automatically On-screen keyboard Typing text To change the Gesture input settings To enter text using the Gesture input functionPhonepad To open the Phonepad for the first time Entering text using voice input Editing textApplication bar Personalising the Xperia keyboard Calling To make a call using smart dialMaking calls To make a call by dialling Receiving calls Showing or hiding your phone numberRejecting a call with a message Ongoing calls Using the call log 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 using an online account Transferring contacts using a computerContacts Transferring contacts Searching and viewing contacts To import contacts using Bluetooth technologyTo import contacts from a SIM card To search for a contact Adding and editing contacts Favourites and groups Sending contact informationAvoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application 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 Messaging settings Calling from a messageInstant messaging and video chat To start a chat To reply to a chat message or join a video callTo learn more about Hangouts To set up an email account Setting up emailTo set an email account as your default account Sending and receiving email messages To read your email messages To download new email messagesTo create and send an email message To reply to an email message Organising your email messages Email preview pane Gmail Email account settings To learn more about Gmail Using the Socialife application SocialifeTo open the Socialife application Music Transferring music to your deviceListening to music Walkman home screen To adjust the audio volumeTo play a song To find song-related information online Playlists Sharing music on Facebook Sharing music Enhancing the sound VisualiserRecognising music with TrackID 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 Self-timer Focus modeSmile Shutter Metering Image stabiliserPreview Video camera settings overview Video resolution Video camera settingsTo adjust the video camera settings Face registration HDR video Smile Shuttervideo Microphone SteadyShot 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 Videos Watching videos in the Movies applicationTo play a video in Movies Transferring video content to your device Video Unlimited service Managing video content Sharing content with Dlna Certified devices ConnectivityPlaying files from Dlna Certified devices on your device 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 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 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 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 Smart Connect Using a headsetTo mirror the screen of your device on a TV screen To use a headset To adjust the settings for a connected accessory To pair and connect an accessoryManaging devices To create a Smart Connect event Synchronising with Google services Synchronising data on your deviceAbout synchronising data on your device Synchronising with Facebook Synchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync 102 To remove an Xperia with Facebook account Using GPS Location services and sourcesMaps and locations Getting the best performance Google Maps Using the Navigation applicationGetting directions Viewing your friends’ locations with Google Latitude 105 To start the Navigation application 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 Locking and protecting your device Imei numberSIM card protection Setting a screen lock To disable the screen unlock pattern To unlock the screen using a screen unlock patternTo disable the screen unlock PIN To create a screen lock password Updating your device wirelessly Support and maintenanceUpdating your device using a USB cable connection Updating your device Finding your device MemoryMemory card Types of content you can back up Backup and restore applicationSafely removing the memory card Formatting the memory card Managing backup records Preparing to use the Backup and restore application Resetting and restarting Battery and power managementImproving battery performance Estimating the standby time of your device Using Stamina mode Support application Using Low battery modeUsage info Recycling your device Important information Limitations to services and featuresImportant information leaflet Protecting your device from water and dust 120 IP Ingress Protection rating Legal information Sony C6902/C6903/C6906121 122 Index 103 123 Purchasing 124 125