Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V Extended User Manual page 83

To customise the still camera settings panel
When the camera is open, press
1
2 Touch and hold the setting you want to move and drag it to the desired position.
If you drag the setting outside of the settings panel, the change is cancelled.
Still camera settings overview
Switch camera
Switch between the main and the front camera
Capturing mode
Select the way you take a photo
Normal
Scene recognition
The camera determines which scene is most suitable. A scene icon and text appears when the scene is
selected.
Smile detection
Capture a face just as it smiles. The camera detects up to five faces and selects one face for smile
detection and auto focus. When the selected face smiles, the camera automatically takes a photo.
Focus mode
The focus function controls which part of a photo should be sharp. When continuous autofocus is on, the camera
keeps adjusting focus so the area within the white focus frame stays sharp.
Single auto focus
The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on. Touch and hold
the camera screen, the white focus frame turns green when the focus is set. The photo is taken when
you release you finger.
Multi auto focus
The focus is automatically set on several areas of the image. Touch and hold the camera screen, the
white focus frame turns green when the focus is set. The photo is taken when you release you finger.
Continuous autofocus is off.
Macro
Auto focus for extreme close-up photos. Continuous autofocus is on. Touch and hold the camera screen,
the white focus frame turns green when the focus is set. The photo is taken when you release you finger.
Face detection
The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the camera screen.
The camera automatically focuses on the nearest face. You can also select which face to focus on by
tapping it on the screen. Touch and hold the camera screen, the white focus frame turns green when the
focus is set. The photo is taken when you release you finger. Face detection cannot be used for all scene
types. Continuous autofocus is on.
Infinity
Use when taking photos from a distance. Focus is set on subjects far away. Subjects close to the camera
may be blurred. Continuous autofocus is off.
Touch focus
Touch a specific area on the camera screen to set the area of focus. Continuous autofocus is off. Touch
and hold the camera screen, the white focus frame turns green when the focus is set. The photo is taken
when you release you finger.
This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.
Exposure value
Determine the amount of light in the photo you want to take. A higher value indicates an increased amount
of light.
This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.
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to display all settings.
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