Quick Launch - Sony ST27i User Manual

HVGA format with 3:2 aspect ratio. 480x320 pixels.
QVGA
Quarter VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. 320x240 pixels.
MMS
Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time
of this video format is limited to fit in a multimedia message.
Photo light
Use the light to record videos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a
backlight.
On
Off
Sometimes the video quality can be better without a light, even if lighting conditions are poor.
Self-timer
With the self-timer you can record a video without holding the device. 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 sec.)
Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record.
On (2 sec.)
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.

Quick launch

Quick launch settings let you activate the camera from sleep mode by tapping the
screen.
Launch and capture
By tapping the screen, the first photo is captured immediately after the camera
is launched from sleep mode.
Launch only
By tapping the screen, the camera is launched from sleep mode.
Focus mode
The focus setting controls which part of a video should be sharp. When continuous
autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the white
focus frame stays sharp.
Single autofocus
The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on.
Face detection
The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen. The
camera automatically focuses on the nearest face. You can also select which face to focus on by
tapping it on the screen. When you tap the camera screen, a green frame shows which face is
selected and in focus. Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is
on.
Infinity
Use when recording videos from a distance. Focus is set on subjects far away. Subjects close to the
camera may be blurred.
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