Sony Ericsson Xperia active ST17 User Manual page 99

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 color of eyes when taking a photo.
Resolution
Choose between several picture sizes and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A photo with a higher
resolution requires more memory.
5MP 4:3
5 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen
displays or print in high resolution.
3MP 16:9
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.
2MP 4:3
2 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen
displays.
2MP 16:9
2 megapixel picture size with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen
displays.
Self-timer
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 when taking photos
On (10 sec.)
Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.
On (2 sec.)
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 detection
Use the smile detection function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to before taking a photo.
Big smile
Only take a photo when a big smile is detected.
Average smile
Take a photo when an average smile is detected.
Small smile
Take a photo when only a slight smile is detected.
Off
Smile detection function is off.
Geotagging
Tag photos with details of where you took them
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