Sony Xperia S User Manual page 104

Self-timer
With the self-timer you can record a video without holding the phone. Use it to record group videos where
everyone can be in the video. You can also use the self-timer to avoid shaking the camera when recording
videos.
On (10 s.)
Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record.
On (2 s.)
Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record.
Off
The video begins to record as soon as you tap the camera screen.
Exposure value
This setting allows you to determine the amount of light in the image you capture. A higher value
indicates an increased amount of light.
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
Adjusts the colour balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs.
Fluorescent
Adjust the colour balance for fluorescent lighting.
Daylight
Adjust the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions.
Cloudy
Adjust the colour balance for a cloudy sky.
Image stabiliser
When recording a video, it can be difficult to hold the phone steady. The stabiliser helps you by
compensating for small movements of the hand.
On
You can record a video with the stabiliser turned on.
Off
You can record a video with the stabiliser turned off.
Microphone
Select whether to pick up the surrounding sound when recording videos.
Shutter sound
Choose to turn on or turn off the sound when you capture a photo.
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