Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Extended User Manual page 101

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
Metering
This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light in the
viewfinder
Centre
Adjust the exposure to the centre of the viewfinder
Average
Calculate the exposure based on the amount of light in the whole viewfinder
Spot
Adjust the exposure to a very small part of the viewfinder
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
Adjust the colour balance for bright lighting such as under light bulbs, or when lighting conditions change
quickly
Fluorescent
Adjust the colour balance for fluorescent lighting
Daylight
Adjust the colour balance for bright outdoor use
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
Shutter sound
Select a sound, the sound that's heard when you press the camera key to record a video
Microphone
Select whether to pick up the surrounding sound when recording videos
Reset settings
Reset the video camera settings to the original settings
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On (10 seconds)
Set a 10-second delay from when the camera key is pressed until the
video is recorded.
Off
The video is recorded as soon as you press the camera key
On
It is recommended to have the stabiliser turned on
Off
When the stabiliser is turned off, the video you record might look blurred
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