Using Still Camera Settings - Sony Ericsson Xperia X10i Extended User Manual

Smile detection
Smile detection allows you to capture a face just as it smiles. The camera detects up to
five faces and selects one face for smile detection and auto focus. A yellow frame shows
which face is selected. When the selected face smiles, the camera automatically takes a
photo.
To set smile detection
1 Activate the camera.
2 If the still camera is not selected, tap
3 Tap the capturing settings key in the viewfinder.
Tap .
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To take a photo using smile detection
1 With Smile detection set, point the camera at your subject. Each detected face is
framed (not more than five faces). The camera selects which face to focus on. A
yellow frame shows the face in focus.
2 The camera automatically takes the photo when the subject in focus smiles. The
photo is saved on the memory card.
3 To take a photo, although no smile is detected, press the camera key fully down.

Using still camera settings

To select still camera settings
1 Activate the camera.
2 If the still camera is not selected, tap
3 In the viewfinder, tap one of the four settings icons for quick access to common
settings.
4 To use additional settings, press
5 Tap an option within the selected setting.
6 When you have set Advanced settings, press
Still camera settings
Capturing mode
Select the way you take a photo
Normal
Scene recognition
The camera determines which scene is most suitable. A scene icon appears when the scene is set
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
Touch capture
Use when you want to determine where you want the focus in the viewfinder. Touch the spot where you
want focus to be. The photo is taken as soon as you touch the screen
Resolution
Select between several picture sizes and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A photo with a higher resolution
requires more memory
8MP 4:3
8 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen
displays or print in high resolution
6MP 16:9
6 megapixel picture size with 16:9 aspect ratio. A high resolution widescreen format. Has a higher
resolution than full HD. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays
2MP 4:3
2 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen
displays
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and tap Advanced settings.
to return to the viewfinder.
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