Sony Ericsson Xperia T User Manual page 237

Image stabilizer
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.
Metering
This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the
amount of light striking the image you want to capture.
Center
Adjust the exposure to the center 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.
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.
Daylight
Adjust the color balance for sunny outdoor conditions.
Cloudy
Adjust the color balance for a cloudy sky.
This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.
Scenes
Use the Scenes feature to quickly set up the camera for common situations using pre-
programmed scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit the
selected scene, ensuring the best possible photo.
Off
The Scenes feature is off and photos can be taken manually.
Portrait
Use for portrait photos. Settings are optimized to give slightly softer skin tones.
Landscape
Use for landscape photos. The camera focuses on distant objects.
Night scene
Use when taking photos at night or in poorly lit environments. Due to long exposure time, the camera
must be held still or placed on a stable surface.
Night portrait
Use for portrait photos at night or in poorly lit environments. Due to long exposure time, the camera
must be held still or placed on a stable surface.
Beach and snow
Use in bright environments to avoid underexposed photos.
Sports
Use for photos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimizes motion blurring.
Party
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