Sony Ericsson Xperia Xperia Mini Pro Extended User Manual page 80

Metering
This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the
image you want to capture.
This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.
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.
This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.
Image stabiliser
When taking a photo, it can be difficult to hold the phone steady. The stabiliser helps you by compensating for
small movements of the hand.
On
The image stabiliser is turned on. Captured images take longer to save when this
function is on.
Off
Take a photo with the stabiliser turned off.
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 camera automatically adjusts settings for a photo
Portrait
Use for portrait photos. Settings are optimised to give slightly softer skin tones.
Landscape
Use for landscape photos. The camera focuses on distant objects. When Landscape is selected, focus
mode is changed to Infinity.
Night scene
Use when taking photos at night or in poorly lit environments (without the flash). Due to long exposure
time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface. When Night scene is selected, focus
mode is changed to Infinity.
Night portrait
Use for portrait photos at night or in poorly lit environments (with or without the flash). Due to long exposure
time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.
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Centre
Adjust the exposure to the centre 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.
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