Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Extended User Manual page 78

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 autofocus
The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on. When the camera
key is pressed halfway down, the white focus frame turns green when the focus is set.
Multi autofocus
The focus is automatically set on several areas of the image. When the camera key is pressed halfway
down, the frame around the focused area turns green. Continuous autofocus is off.
Macro
Auto focus for extreme closeup photos. Continuous autofocus is on. When the camera key is pressed
halfway down, the white focus frame turns green when the focus is set.
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. When the camera key is pressed halfway down, a green frame shows which
face is selected and in focus. 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. When
the camera key is pressed halfway down, the white focus frame turns green when the focus is set.
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.
Metering
This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the
image you want to capture.
This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.
White balance
The white balance setting adjusts the color balance according to the lighting conditions.
Auto
Adjust the color balance automatically to the lighting conditions.
Incandescent
Adjusts the color balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs.
Fluorescent
Adjust the color balance for fluorescent lighting.
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Centre
Adjust the exposure to the centre of the image.
Average
Calculate the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image.
Spot
Adjust the exposure in a very small part of image you want to capture.
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