Camera, Taking photos and recording videos | Sony LT25i guide

Camera

Taking photos and recording videos

1Zoom in or out

2Main camera screen

3View photos and videos

4Take photos or record video clips

5Go back a step or exit the camera

6Capturing mode settings icon

7Front camera

8Camera 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 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.

To record a video by tapping the screen

1Activate the camera.

2Point the camera towards the subject.

3Tap to start recording.

4Tap to stop recording.

This function is only available in Superior auto capturing mode.

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Sony LT25i manual Camera, Taking photos and recording videos

Contents

Xperia Contents Contacts Taking photos and recording videos Calendar 101 Alarm clock Location services and sources Using GPS Google Maps 100Browsing the web 110 Xperia V User guide Getting started About this User guideAndroid what and why? To check the current software version of your device Phone overview To insert the micro SIM card AssemblyTo insert a memory card To attach the battery cover To insert the batteryTo remove the micro SIM card Turning the device on and off Locking and unlocking the screenTo turn on the device To turn off the device Setup guide Accounts and servicesGoogle account Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account Using the keys Using the touchscreenGetting to know your device Marking options To zoom ScrollingTo scroll Battery Charging the batterySensors To flick Battery notification light status Improving battery performanceTo check the battery level To access the battery usage menu Using Low battery mode Using Stamina modeEstimating the standby time of your device Lock screen Home screen Widgets Customisation options Rearranging your Home screenChanging the background of your Home screen Accessing and using applications Taking a screenshotApplication screen Opening and closing applications Using small apps Recently used applications window Application menu Status and notificationsRearranging your Application screen To open the Notification panel Checking notifications and ongoing activitiesTo dismiss a notification from the Notification panel Accessing settings Setting your device from the Notification panelCustomising quick settings from the Notification panel On-screen keyboard Phonepad Entering text using voice input Personalising the Xperia keyboard Editing textApplication bar Adjusting the sound settings Adjusting the volumeCustomising your device Ringtone settings Date and time Screen settings Language settingsAirplane mode Memory Using a headset Memory cardFormatting the memory card Clearing the application memory Internet and messaging settings Access Point Names APNs Mobile network settings Controlling data usage To select a network mode Data roamingTo select another network manually To activate automatic network selection Downloading applications Downloading applications from Google PlayDownloading applications from other sources To download an application from Google Play Calling Making callsMaking calls overview To make a call by dialling Showing or hiding your phone number Receiving callsRejecting a call with a message Ongoing calls Using the call logOngoing calls overview Restricting calls Forwarding callsMultiple calls Conference calls Voicemail To make an emergency call Emergency callsTo make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked Transferring contacts using a computer Transferring contacts using an online accountContacts Transferring contacts To import contacts using Bluetooth technology Searching and viewing contactsContacts screen overview To import contacts from a SIM card Adding and editing contacts Sending contact information Favourites and groupsAvoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Backing up contacts To link contactsTo separate linked contacts To export all contacts to a memory card Messaging and chat Reading and sending messagesTo create and send a message To read a received message Organising your messages Calling from a message Messaging settingsInstant messaging and video chat To reply to a chat message or join a video call To start an instant message or a video callTo learn more about Hangouts Setting up email To set up an email accountTo set an email account as your default account Sending and receiving email messages Email preview pane Organising your email messages Email account settings GmailTo remove an email account from your device To change the inbox check frequency Transferring music to your device MusicListening to music To adjust the audio volume Walkman home screenTo play a song To find song-related information online Playlists Sharing music Sharing music on Facebook Visualiser Enhancing the soundRecognising music with TrackID To identify music using TrackID technology To view TrackID chartsTo view TrackID charts from another region To buy a track recognised by the TrackID application FM radio Listening to the radioTo listen to the FM radio To move between radio channels Sound settings Favourite radio channels Camera Taking photos and recording videos General camera settings Capturing mode settings overviewAdding the geographical position to your photos Quick launch Still camera settings Self-timer Focus mode Metering Image stabiliserPreview Flash Video camera settings overview Video resolution Video camera settingsTo adjust the video camera settings Microphone Album Viewing photos and videos Sharing and managing photos and videos Editing photos with the Photo editor application Analysing photos with faces in Album To improve a photo using advanced settings To adjust the light settings for a photoPhoto albums To apply special effects to a photo To view photos from online services in Album To view and add comments to online album contentViewing your photos on a map To Like a photo or video on Facebook To add a geotag to a photo To view geotagged photos on a mapTo view geotagged photos on a globe To change the geotag of a photo Movies Watching videos in the Movies applicationOverview of Movies To play a video in Movies Transferring video content to your device Managing video content Web browser Browsing the webWeb browser overview To browse with Google Chrome Before using Wi-Fi Connecting to wireless networksConnectivity Advanced Wi-Fi settings Wi-Fi network status Wi-Fi sleep policyWi-Fi Direct Sharing your mobile data connection To share your data connection using a USB cable To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspotVirtual private networks VPNs To rename or secure your portable hotspot Sharing content with Dlna Certified devices Playing files from Dlna Certified devices on your device To set access permissions for a pending device To change the access level of a registered devicePlaying files on a Digital Media Renderer device To stop sharing files with other Dlna Certified devices To play a music track from your device on a DMR device To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR deviceTo turn on the NFC function To share a music file with another device using NFC To share a contact with another device using NFCNFC detection area Connecting to an NFC compatible device Bluetooth wireless technologyScanning NFC tags Pairing with another Bluetooth device To pair your device with another Bluetooth deviceNaming your device To give your device a name Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology Transferring and handling content using a USB cable Connecting your device to a computerTransferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi To disconnect from connected device MR2 PC CompanionTo remove from the paired host MR2 Media Go Sony Bridge for Mac Connecting your device to a TV set using a cable To transfer content using Sony Bridge for MacTo view help about using the TV remote control Screen mirroring Smart Connect Managing devices To pair and connect an accessory To adjust the settings for a connected accessory Synchronising with Google services Synchronising data on your deviceAbout synchronising data on your device Synchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Synchronising with Facebook Page Location services and sources Using GPSMaps and locations Getting the best performance Google Maps Viewing your friends’ locations with Google LatitudeTo use Google Maps To learn more about Google Maps Calendar and alarm clock Alarm clockAbout the alarm clock Calendar To set a new alarm To edit an existing alarmTo deactivate an alarm To activate an existing alarm To activate the vibrate function for an alarm To set alarms to sound when the device is in silent modeTo snooze an alarm when it sounds To turn off an alarm when it sounds Support and maintenance Updating your device wirelesslyUpdating your device using a USB cable connection Updating your device Types of content you can back up Backup and restore applicationPreparing to use the Backup and restore application Resetting your device Managing backup records Locking and protecting your device Setting a screen lockImei number To disable the Face Unlock feature To unlock the screen using a screen unlock patternTo disable the screen unlock pattern To disable the screen unlock PIN Support application Finding your deviceRecycling your device Reference Status and notification icons overviewStatus icons 110 Notification icons Application overview111 112 Limitations to services and features Important informationImportant information leaflet Water resistance Legal information IP Ingress Protection ratingSonyLT25i 114 115