Sony Ericsson Xperia Z Ultra User Guide - Page 74

Self-timer, Smile Shutter™, Quick launch, Focus mode, to before taking a photo.

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2 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on nonwidescreen displays. 1920×1080(16:9) 2 megapixel picture size with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on widescreen displays. 640×480(4:3) VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. 7MP is the maximum resolution available when photos are taken using Superior auto mode, when HDR is turned on in Normal mode, or when Scenes is selected in Backlight correction HDR) mode. The 8MP resolution is only available when Normal capturing mode is selected and HDR is turned off, and when Scenes mode is selected (except in Backlight correction HDR mode). Self-timer With the self-timer you can take a photo without holding the device. 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 s.) Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken. On (2 s.) 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 Shutter™ Use the Smile Shutter™ function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to before taking a photo. Quick launch Use quick launch settings to launch the camera from the lock screen. Launch and capture After you tap the screen, the still camera is launched from sleep mode and a photo is captured. Launch only (still camera) After you tap the screen, the still camera is launched from sleep mode. Launch and record video After you tap the screen, the video camera is launched from sleep mode and starts recording. Launch only (video camera) After you tap the screen, the video camera is launched from sleep mode. Off Focus mode The focus function controls which part of a photo should be sharp. When continuous autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the yellow focus frame stays sharp. Single auto focus The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on. Touch and hold the camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue, indicating that the focus is set. The photo is taken when you release your finger. Multi auto focus The focus is automatically set on several areas of the image. Touch and hold the camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue, indicating that the focus is set. The photo is taken when you release your finger. Continuous autofocus is off. 74 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

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2 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on non-
widescreen displays.
1920×1080(16:9)
2 megapixel picture size with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on
widescreen displays.
640×480(4:3)
VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio.
7MP is the maximum resolution available when photos are taken using
Superior auto
mode,
when HDR is turned on in
Normal
mode, or when
Scenes
is selected in
Backlight correction
HDR
) mode.
The 8MP resolution is only available when
Normal
capturing mode is selected and HDR is
turned off, and when
Scenes
mode is selected (except in
Backlight correction HDR
mode).
Self-timer
With the self-timer you can take a photo without holding the device. 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 s.)
Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.
On (2 s.)
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 Shutter™
Use the Smile Shutter™ function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts
to before taking a photo.
Quick launch
Use quick launch settings to launch the camera from the lock screen.
Launch and capture
After you tap the screen, the still camera is launched from sleep mode and a photo is captured.
Launch only (still camera)
After you tap the screen, the still camera is launched from sleep mode.
Launch and record video
After you tap the screen, the video camera is launched from sleep mode and starts recording.
Launch only (video camera)
After you tap the screen, the video camera is launched from sleep mode.
Off
Focus mode
The focus function controls which part of a photo should be sharp. When continuous
autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the yellow
focus frame stays sharp.
Single auto focus
The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on. Touch and
hold the camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue, indicating that the focus is set. The
photo is taken when you release your finger.
Multi auto focus
The focus is automatically set on several areas of the image. Touch and hold the camera screen
until the yellow focus frame turns blue, indicating that the focus is set. The photo is taken when you
release your finger. Continuous autofocus is off.
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