Image stabiliser, Preview, Face registration, Flash | Sony D5503

Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture.

This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.

Image stabiliser

When taking a photo, it can be difficult to hold the device steady. The stabiliser helps you by compensating for small movements of the hand.

This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.

Preview

You can choose to preview photos or videos just after you shoot them.

Unlimited

The preview of the photo or video appears after you shoot it.

5 seconds

The preview of the photo or video apears for 5 seconds after you shoot it.

3 seconds

The preview of the photo or video appears for 3 seconds after you shoot it.

Edit

The photo or video opens for editing after you shoot it.

Off

The photo or video is saved after you shoot it, and no preview appears.

Face registration

You can register faces with the Camera application so that the viewfinder automatically focuses on these faces when they appear in the viewfinder.

Flash

Use the flash to take photos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight. The following options are available when you tap the flash icon in the camera screen:

Auto

The camera automatically determines if the lighting conditions require the use of a flash.

Fill flash

Use this setting when the background is brighter than the subject. This removes unwanted dark shadows.

Red-eye reduction

Reduces the red colour of eyes when taking a photo.

Off

The flash is turned off. Sometimes photo quality can be better without the flash, even if lighting conditions are poor. Taking a good photo without using the flash requires a steady hand. Use the self-timer to avoid blurred photos.

Flashlight

A torch or camera light is turned on when you take photos.

Scene selection

Use the Scene selection feature to quickly set up the camera for common situations using pre-programmed scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible photo.

Off

The Scene selection feature is off and you can take photos manually.

Soft skin

Take photos of faces using an enhanced beauty effect.

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Xperia Z1 Compact Contents Typing text Music Email account settings Gmail Calendar 111 Alarm and clock 112 Bluetooth wireless technology 102 To check the current software version of your device Getting startedAbout this User guide Overview To insert the micro SIM card Assembly To remove the micro SIM card To insert a memory card Tap OK Options menu, tap Power offStarting your device for the first time To charge your device Why do I need a Google account?To set up a Google account on your device Charging your device Battery notification light status Touching and holding Using the touchscreenLearning the basics Tapping Swiping Pinching and spreading Flicking Locking and unlocking the screenHome screen To set a pane as the main Home screen pane Home screen panesTo go to the Home screen To browse the Home screen Application screen Small apps Navigating applications Widgets Shortcuts and folders Background and themes Status and notifications Taking a screenshot Status icons Icons in the status barNotification light Notification icons Application overview Page From the Home screen, tap Downloading applicationsDownloading applications from Google Play Downloading applications from other sources To browse with Google Chrome Internet and messaging settingsInternet and networks Browsing the web To view the current Access Point Name APN Wi-FiTo download Internet and messaging settings To add Internet settings manually Wi-Fi settings Controlling data usage To share your data connection using a USB cableTo use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot Sharing your mobile data connection Selecting mobile networks Virtual private networks VPNs Synchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Synchronising data on your deviceSynchronising with online accounts Tap Email, then tap Synchronising with Outlook using a computerFrom your Home screen, tap To synchronise with your Outlook calendar using a computer Sound, ringtone and volume Basic settingsAccessing settings SIM card protection Screen settings Screen lock Date and time Language settings To set the time zone To adjust the sound settings manuallyTo minimise volume differences using the Dynamic normaliser Enhancing the sound output On-screen keyboard Typing text Application bar Entering text using voice inputEditing text Personalising the Xperia keyboard To make a call by dialling To make a call using smart dialCalling Making calls Showing or hiding your phone number Using the answering machineReceiving calls Rejecting a call with a text message Ongoing calls Tap Hide call log Using the call logForwarding calls Multiple calls Restricting calls Emergency calls Conference callsVoicemail To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked To make an emergency call Transferring contacts Transferring contacts using a computerTransferring contacts using an online account Contacts To search for a contact To import contacts using Bluetooth technologySearching and viewing contacts To import contacts from a SIM card Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap Adding and editing contactsFrom your Home screen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Filter Tap Save Adding medical and emergency contact informationTap Myself, then tap From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap To mark or unmark a contact as a favourite Favourites and groupsTo add a new ICE contact To use existing contacts as ICE contacts Backing up contacts Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application To export contacts to a SIM card To send the message, tap Send Messaging and chatReading and sending messages If you want to add an attachment, tap and select an option Tap , then tap Search Organising your messagesTap , then tap Delete conversations Instant messaging and video chat Tap , then tap 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 Find and tap Email Setting up emailSending and receiving email messages To reply to an email message To download new email messagesTo read your email messages To create and send an email message Organising your email messages Email preview pane To change the inbox check frequency GmailTo delete an email message To remove an email account from your device To learn more about Gmail Listening to music MusicTransferring music to your device To find song-related information online To adjust the audio volumeWalkman home screen To play a song Playlists Sharing music on Facebook Sharing music Recognising music with TrackID Enhancing the soundVisualiser 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 serviceTo delete a track from the track history To move between radio channels FM radioListening to the radio To listen to the FM radio Favourite radio channels Sound settings Taking photos and recording videos Camera To use the zoom function Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling facesFace detection Superior auto General camera settingsCapturing mode settings overview Adding the geographical position to your photos Creative effect Manual modeInfo-eye AR effect Still camera settings Smile Shutter Still camera settings overview ResolutionSelf-timer Focus mode Metering HDR Flash Image stabiliserPreview Face registration To adjust the video camera settings Video camera settingsVideo camera settings overview Video resolution HDR video Smile Shuttervideo Microphone SteadyShot This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode Find and tap Album Photos and videos in AlbumViewing photos and videos 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 on an external device VideosWatching videos in the Movies application To play a video in Movies Managing video content Transferring video content to your device To get started with Video Unlimited Video Unlimited serviceTo delete a video Connectivity Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cableMirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV To view help about using the TV remote control Playing files from Dlna Certified devices on your device Sharing content with Dlna Certified devices Browse to and open the file that you want to view Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device 100 To play a music track from your device on a DMR device To turn on the NFC function To share a contact with another device using NFCTo share a music file with another device using NFC To share a photo or video with another device using NFC Scanning NFC tags Bluetooth wireless technologyConnecting to an NFC compatible device Find and tap Settings Naming your device Pairing with another Bluetooth device To view files you have received using Bluetooth Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technologyTo send items using Bluetooth To receive items using Bluetooth 105 Smart apps and features that save you timeControlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect Managing devices Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+ 107 Using your device as a wallet Improving GPS accuracy Using location servicesTravel and maps Google Maps and navigation Find and tap Maps Find and tap Maps, then tap Airplane mode Using data traffic when travellingUsing your device with a car infotainment system Calendar Calendar and alarm clock Alarm and clock To edit an existing alarm To set a new alarmTo snooze an alarm when it sounds To turn off an alarm when it sounds Computer tools Support and maintenanceSupport for your device Sony Bridge for Mac Find and tap Update CenterUpdating your device Media Go for Microsoft Windows Finding a lost device Updating your device wirelesslyUpdating your device using a computer Imei number Battery and power management Improving battery time using Location-based Wi-Fi Improving battery time using Stamina modeImproving battery time using Low battery mode Memory and storage Improving battery time by queuing background dataFind and tap Settings Storage Find and tap Settings Apps Running Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi Managing files using a computer Backing up data to a computer Backing up and restoring content To back up content using the Backup and restore application Backing up with the Backup and restore applicationTo back up your data using a computer To restore your data using a computer Using your device in wet and dusty conditions Restarting and resetting 124 IP Ingress Protection rating 125 Recycling your device Limitations to services and featuresLegal information Sony D5503 126