Sony Ericsson Xperia X10i Extended User Manual page 82

The photo light is turned off. Sometimes photo quality can be better without a light, even if lighting
conditions are poor. Taking a good photo without using the light requires a steady hand. You can use
the self-timer to avoid a blurred photo
Self-timer
With the self-timer you can take a photo without holding the phone. Use it to take self-portraits, or group photos
where everyone can be in the photo. You can also use the self-timer to avoid shaking the camera when taking
photos
Metering
This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the light in the viewfinder
Centre
Adjust the exposure to the centre of the viewfinder
Average
Calculate the exposure based on the light of the whole viewfinder
Spot
Adjust the exposure to a very small part of the viewfinder
White balance
The white balance setting adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting conditions
Auto
Adjust the colour balance automatically to the lighting conditions
Incandescent
Adjust the colour balance for bright lighting such as under light bulbs, or when lighting conditions change
quickly
Fluorescent
Adjust the colour balance for fluorescent lighting
Daylight
Adjust the colour balance for bright outdoor use
Cloudy
Adjust the colour balance for a cloudy sky
Image stabiliser
When taking a photo, it can be difficult to hold the phone steady. The stabilizer helps you by compensating for
small movements of the hand
Smile level
Determine what kind of smile the smile detection feature in the camera will react to before taking a photo using
smile detection
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On
Set a 10-second delay from when the camera key is pressed until
the photo is taken
Off
The photo is taken as soon as you press the camera key
On
It is recommended to have the stabilizer turned on
Off
When the stabilizer is turned off, the photo you take might look blurred
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
Even a tiny smile will make the camera take a photo
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