Sony Ericsson Xperia neo Extended User Manual page 78

Smile level
Use smile level to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to before taking a photo.
Big smile
Only take a photo when a big smile is detected
Normal smile
Take a photo when an average smile is detected
Faint smile
Take a photo even when a slight smile is detected
Geotagging
Tag photos with details of where you took them
On
When geotagging is turned on, the approximate geographical location is added to photos when you take
them. To use geotagging, you must enable location features from the Settings menu.
See Location services on page 95.
For geotags to be added to a photo, the location must be determined before you take the photo. Your
location is determined when
Off
When geotagging is turned off, you cannot view the location where you took a photo
Shutter sound
Select the sound that's heard when you press the camera key to take a photo
Tips when using the camera
Rule of thirds
Don't place your subject in the middle of the frame. By placing it a third of the way in, you
achieve a better result.
Hold it steady
Avoid blurry photos by holding the camera steady. Try to steady your hand by leaning it
against a solid object.
Get closer
By getting as close as possible to your subject, you can fill the viewfinder with your subject.
Stay within the flash range
Photos taken beyond the maximum flash range will be too dark. The maximum flash range
is about four steps from the subject.
Consider variety
Think about different angles, and move towards the subject. Take some vertical photos.
Try different positions.
Use a plain background
A plain background helps highlight your subject.
Keep your lens clean
Mobile phones are used in all kinds of weather and places, and carried in pockets and bags.
This results in the camera lens becoming dirty and covered with fingerprints. Use a soft
cloth to clean the lens.
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