Sony Ericsson Xperia active Extended User Manual page 92

Use for photos of text or drawings. Gives the photo increased, sharper contrast.
This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.
Use the flash to take photos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight
The camera automatically determines if the lighting conditions require the use of a flash.
Use this setting when the background is brighter than the subject. This removes unwanted dark shadows.
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
Choose between several picture sizes and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A photo with a higher resolution
5 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen
3 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.
2 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen
2 megapixel picture size with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen
With the self timer you can take a photo without holding the phone. 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
Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.
Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.
The photo is taken as soon as you tap the camera screen.
Identify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger. The photo is taken as soon as
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Flash
Auto
Fill flash
Off
blurred photos.
Red-eye reduction
Reduces the red color of eyes when taking a photo.
Resolution
requires more memory.
5MP 4:3
displays or print in high resolution.
3MP 16:9
2MP 4:3
displays.
2MP 16:9
displays.
Self-timer
when taking photos
On (10 sec.)
On (2 sec.)
Off
Capturing method
you release your finger.
On
Tap an area of the screen to take a photo.
Off
You can only take a photo by pressing the camera key.
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