Quick Launch - Sony Xperia M dual User Manual

2592×1944(4:3)
5 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on non-
widescreen displays or print in high resolution.
2560×1440(16:9)
3 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio.
1632×1224(4:3)
2 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on non-
widescreen displays.
1920×1080(16:9)
2 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on
widescreen displays.
Flash
Use the flash to take photos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a
backlight.
Auto
The camera automatically determines if the lighting conditions require the use of a flash.
Fill flash
Use this setting when the background is brighter than the subject. This removes unwanted dark
shadows.
Off
The flash is turned off. Sometimes photo quality can be better without the flash, even if lighting
conditions are poor. Taking a good photo without using the flash requires a steady hand. Use the
self-timer to avoid blurred photos.
Red-eye reduction
Reduces the red colour of eyes when taking a photo.
Self-timer
With the self-timer you can take a photo without holding the device. Use this function
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.
On (10 s.)
Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.
On (2 s.)
Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.
Off
The photo is taken as soon as you tap the camera screen.
Smile Shutter™
Use the Smile Shutter™ function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts
to before taking a photo.

Quick launch

Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera from the lock screen. If the device is
in sleep mode of camera, press the camera key.
Launch and capture
By pressing and holding down the camera key, the first photo is captured immediately after the
camera is launched from sleep mode.
Launch only (still camera)
By pressing and holding down the camera key, the still camera is launched from sleep mode.
Launch and record video
By pressing and holding down the camera key, the first video is shot immediately after the camera
video camera is launched from sleep mode.
Launch only (video camera)
By pressing and holding down the camera key, the video camera is launched from sleep mode.
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