Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Extended User Guide - 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 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 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 On It is recommended to have the stabiliser turned on Off When the stabiliser is turned off, the video you record might look blurred 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 101 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.