F.A row of indicator icons give a quick overview of your current settings:

The Frame size (resolution) for still pictures can be:

1600 x 1200 (UXGA)

1280 x 960

640 x 480 (VGA)

320 x 240 (QVGA)

The Frame size (resolution) when recording video clips can be:

128 x 96 (SQCIF)

160 x 120 (QQVGA)

176 x 144 (QCIF)

320 x 240 (QVGA)

The Quality setting can be:

Fine, Normal or Economy.

The number of pictures or video recording time available for the current storage location (Memory Stick or phone memory) will vary with this setting.

Pictures and clips can be saved to the Memory Stick, or to phone memory with the Save to setting.

There are five possible White balance settings for different lighting conditions:

Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Bulb, or Auto.

When taking still pictures:

The photo light will light when you take the picture.

When recording video clips: The camera is set to record a clip suitable for sending by MMS.

Set with Video length > Messaging.

The Self-timeris set.

When you press the camera button the icon flashes as the timer is counting down.

Night mode is on. Exposure times are longer to compensate for bad lighting conditions, but the camera is also more sensitive to movement.

P990i

Camera 53

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