Camera, Taking photos and recording videos | Sony D6603, D6653

Camera

Taking photos and recording videos

1Front camera lens

2Zoom in or out

3Main camera screen

4Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos

5View photos and videos

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, touch and hold and drag upwards.

3 After 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.

2 Tap .

3 To 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 .

2 Select your desired flash setting.

3 Take the photo.

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Sony D6603, D6653 manual Camera, Taking photos and recording videos

Contents

Xperia Z3 Contents Typing text 100 Bluetooth wireless technology 109 One-touch setup 111 Calendar 119 Alarm and clock 120107 Getting started Find and tap Settings About phone Android versionAbout this User guide Overview Assembly To insert the nano SIM card To insert the memory cardTo remove the SIM card To remove the memory card Starting your device for the first timeUnmount SD card To turn on the device Why do I need a Google account? Find and tap Settings Add account GoogleCharging your device Battery notification light status Learning the basics Using the touchscreenTapping Touching and holding Pinching and spreading SwipingZoom in or out on a web page, a photo or a map Locking and unlocking the screen Home screenFlicking 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 Tap Search apps Navigating applications Widgets Small apps Mark the Allow widgets on lock screen checkbox Shortcuts and folders Background and themes Find and tap Settings Personalisation Lock screenTaking a screenshot Recording your screen Status and notifications To record your screen when the front camera is activatedTo record your screen To view the recent screen recordings Notification light Icons in the status barStatus icons To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel Notification icons More undisplayed notifications Application overview Download and install new applications and updates Downloading applications Find and tap Settings SecurityDownloading applications from Google Play Downloading applications from other sources Internet and networks Internet and MMS settingsBrowsing the web To browse with Google Chrome Wi-Fi Find and tap Settings More… Internet settingsFind and tap Settings More… Mobile networks Wi-Fi settings Increasing Wi-Fi signal strengthTo connect to a Wi-Fi network automatically To add a Wi-Fi network manually Sharing your mobile data connection Tap Advanced Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleepTap Advanced Mark the Network notification checkbox Tap WPS PIN Entry To share your data connection using a USB cable Find and tap Settings More… Tethering & portable hotspotTo use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot Find and tap Settings Data usage Controlling data usageMark the Restrict background data checkbox Selecting mobile networks Virtual private networks VPNsTap Connect To disconnect from a virtual private network Synchronising data on your device Synchronising with online accountsSynchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Tap Settings Add account Exchange ActiveSync Synchronising with Outlook using a computer To synchronise with your Outlook calendar using a computer Basic settings Accessing settingsSound, ringtone and volume SIM card protection Screen settings Find and tap Settings Security Screen lock Find and tap Settings Display SleepTap Screen lock Bluetooth unlock Screen lock Find and tap Settings Security Screen lock Pattern Language settingsPassword Tap Continue Super-vivid mode Date and timeReality for mobile Find and tap Settings Sound Audio settings Noise cancellationEnhancing the sound output Tap Sound effects Equaliser To use a noise cancelling headset To adjust the settings to the noise environmentSelect the relevant noise environment type, then tap OK On-screen keyboard Typing text Phonepad Tap , then tap Keyboard settingsGesture input checkbox Tap , then tap One-handed keyboard Editing text Entering text using voice inputApplication bar Mark the Google voice typing key checkbox Personalising the Xperia keyboard Calling To make a call using smart dialMaking calls To make a call by dialling Find and tap Settings Call settings Answering Machine Using the answering machineReceiving calls Showing or hiding your phone number Rejecting a call with a text message Smart call handlingReject with Answering Machine Reject with message Ongoing calls Using the call logTap Missed call Tap Hide call log Find and tap Settings Call settings Call Forwarding Find and tap Settings Call settingsForwarding calls Restricting calls Find and tap Settings Call settings Additional settings Conference callsVoicemail Emergency calls To call your voicemail serviceTouch and hold To 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 technologyTo import contacts from a SIM card Tap , then tap Import contacts SIM card Tap Set ringtone Adding and editing contacts To edit contact information about yourself Adding medical and emergency contact informationTo create a new contact from a text message Tap ICE In Case of Emergency Favourites and groups Mark the Enable calling in ICE checkboxTap ICE In Case of Emergency, then tap Mark the ICE in lock screen checkbox Sending contact information Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts applicationBacking up contacts To export contacts to a SIM card Press , then tap Export contacts SIM cardTap Export Messaging and chat Reading and sending messagesTo create and send a message Download message Organising your messagesDelete Tap , then tap Delete conversations Messaging settings Calling from a messageInstant messaging and video chat To start an instant message or a video call When the Hangouts application is open, tap , then tap HelpFind and tap Hangouts To reply to a chat message or join a video call Setting up email Tap , then tap Settings Add accountSending and receiving email messages Email preview pane Tap , then tap Settings Split view Email account settingsOrganising your email messages Tap Delete account OK To change the inbox check frequency GmailTap Check frequency Check frequency and select an option Tap Out of office Music Transferring music to your deviceListening to music Walkman home screen Walkman home screen menu To enable the SensMe channels application To update your music with the latest informationTo open the Walkman home screen menu To return to the Walkman home screen Sharing music PlaylistsSharing music on Facebook Tap Delete 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 Music Unlimited online service To delete a track from the track historyTo get started with Music Unlimited 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 Tap Focus mode Face detection Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling facesFace detection To use the zoom function Capturing mode settings overview General camera settingsTap Settings Location Adding the geographical position to your photos Superior auto Manual modeAR effect Creative effect Timeshift burst Background defocus modeSocial live Timeshift video Still camera settings Self-timer Still camera settings overview ResolutionFocus mode Smile Shutter Face detection Metering Preview Image stabiliserFace registration Flash Video camera settings overview Video resolution Video camera settingsTo adjust the video camera settings Adjust the video resolution for different formats HDR video Smile Shuttervideo SteadyShot MicrophoneYou can choose to preview videos just after you shoot them Night Viewing photos and videos Photos and videos in Album SensMe slideshow Sharing and managing photos and videosTap Movies Just once Use as Contact picture Analysing photos with faces in Album Editing photos with the Photo editor applicationTap Add name Tap Apply Crop To adjust the light settings for a photo To improve a photo using advanced settingsAlbum home screen menu 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 Videos Managing video content Transferring video content to your device Video Unlimited service To get started with Video Unlimited102 Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cableConnectivity Tap MHL connected Sharing content with Dlna Certified devices Playing files from Dlna Certified devices on your devicePlaying files from your device on 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 device106 107 To turn on the NFC function Scanning NFC tags Connecting to an NFC compatible device Bluetooth wireless technologyPairing with another Bluetooth device Naming your device Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology Select BluetoothTap Unpair To receive items using Bluetooth One-touch setupTo view files you have received using Bluetooth To start One-touch setup on your device Smart apps and features that save you time Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect112 Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+ Managing devicesDelete event Using your device as a wallet To manage payment services114 Find and tap Settings Location Using location servicesFind and tap Settings Google Location Travel and maps To show your location on the map Google Maps and navigationTo search for a location To get directions Using your device with a car infotainment system Using data traffic when travelling Airplane mode To turn on Airplane mode118 Calendar Calendar and alarm clock Alarm and clock Tap National holidaysTap Weather forecast Tap Repeat Tap Snooze 122 To set alarms to sound when the device is in silent mode Support and maintenance Support for your deviceComputer tools Updating your device wirelessly Updating your deviceSony Bridge for Mac Finding a lost device Updating your device using a computer Find and tap Settings Security my Xperia Activate Battery and power managementFind and tap Settings About phone Status Imei number Stamina mode feature overview Power saving modesFind and tap Settings Power management Battery usage Find and tap Settings Power management Improving memory performance Memory and storage Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi Managing files using a computer Find and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity USB Connectivity Backing up and restoring contentBacking up data to a computer Tap Disconnect Find and tap Backup & Restore Backing up data with the Backup & Restore application To back up content manually Restarting and resettingTo restore backed up content To force your device to restart To perform a factory data reset Using your device in wet and dusty conditionsFind and tap Settings Backup & reset Factory data reset Tap Reset phone Recycling your device Limitations to services and features IP Ingress Protection rating134 Legal information Sony D6603/D6653135