Sony Xperia Z User Guide
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Adding the geographical position to your photosTurn on geotagging to add the approximate geographical location (a geotag) to photos when you take them. The geographical location is determined either by wireless networks (mobile or Wi-Fi® networks) or GPS technology. When appears on the camera screen, geotagging is turned on but the geographical position has not been found. When appears, geotagging is turned on and the geographical location is available, so your photo can get geotagged. When neither of these two symbols appear, geotagging is turned off. To Turn on Geotagging 1 From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Tap Settings > Location . 3 Tap the on-off switch. 4 Activate the camera. 5 Tap , then tap . 6 Drag the slider beside Geotagging to the right. General camera settings Capturing Mode Settings Overview Superior auto Optimize your settings to suit any scene.Manual Adjust camera settings manually.Sound Photo Take photos with background sound.Creative effect Apply effects to photos or videos.Sweep Panorama Use this setting to take wide-angle and panoramic photos. Superior Auto Superior auto mode detects the conditions you are shooting in and automatically adjusts the settings to ensure you take the best photo possible. The highest resolution that Superior auto mode supports is 8MP. If you want to take photos with a higher resolution, use Manual mode. Manual mode Use Manual mode when you want to manually adjust your camera settings for photos and videos. Creative effect You can apply different effects on your photos or videos. Add a Nostalgic effect to make photos look older, or a Sketch effect for a more fun image. Sweep Panorama You can take wide-angle and panoramic photos from the horizontal or vertical direction in an easy press-and-sweep motion. 91This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To take a panoramic photo 1 Activate the camera. 2 Tap , then select . 3 To select a shooting direction, tap . 4 Tap the screen and move the camera slowly and steadily to the direction of movement indicated on the screen. Downloading camera applications You can download free or paid camera applications from Google Play™ or other sources. Before you start downloading, make sure that you have a working Internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi® to limit data traffic charges. To download camera applications 1 Open the camera application. 2 Tap , then tap DOWNLOADABLE . 3 Select the application that you want to download, and follow the instructions to complete the installation. Quick Launch Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera when the screen is locked. Launch only After you drag inward, the main camera is launched from sleep mode.Launch and capture After you drag inward, the still camera is launched from sleep mode and a photo is captured.Launch and record video After you drag inward, the video camera is launched from sleep mode and starts recording.Off Geotagging Tag photos with details of where you took them. Touch capture Identify a focus area, and then touch the camera screen with your finger. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. Sound Choose to turn on or turn off the shutter sound. Data storage You can choose to save your data either to a removable SD card or to your device's internal storage. Internal storage Photos or videos are saved on the device memory.SD card Photos or videos are saved on the SD card. White Balance This setting, which is only available in Manual capturing mode, adjusts the color balance according to the lighting conditions. It also allows you to adjust the exposure manually in the -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV range. For example, you can increase the image brightness or decrease the overall exposure by tapping the plus or minus controls accordingly when the white balance setting icon is displayed. 92This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Auto Adjusts the color balance automatically to suit the lighting conditions.Incandescent Adjusts the color balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs.Fluorescent Adjusts the color balance for fluorescent lighting.Daylight Adjusts the color balance for sunny outdoor conditions.Cloudy Adjusts the color balance for a cloudy sky. Still camera settings To adjust the still camera settings 1 Activate the camera. 2 To display all settings, tap . 3 Select the setting you want to adjust, then edit as desired. Still camera settings overview Resolution Choose between several resolutions and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A photo with a higher resolution requires more memory. 13MP 4128×3096(4:3) 13-megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution.9MP 3920×2204(16:9) 9-megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays.5MP 2592×1944(4:3) 5-megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution.2MP 1920×1080(16:9) 2-megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays.This setting is only available in Manual capturing 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 if you want 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.On (0.5 sec.) Set a half-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.93This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Smile Shutter™Use the Smile Shutter™ function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to before taking a photo. 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 autofocus 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 autofocus 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.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 blue frame shows which face is selected and in focus. Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on.Touch focus Touch a specific area on the camera screen to set the area of focus. Continuous autofocus is off. 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.Object tracking When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you.This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. HDR Use the HDR (High Dynamic Range) setting to take a photo against strong backlight or in conditions where the contrast is sharp. HDR compensates for the loss of detail and produces a picture that is representative of both dark and bright areas. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. ISO You can reduce image blurring caused by dark conditions or moving subjects byincreasing the ISO sensitivity. Also, if you want to capture a bright image even in dark conditions, you can set the ISO sensitivity to a higher value. Auto Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.100 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 100.200 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 200.400 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 400.800 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 800.1600 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 1600.This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.94This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Metering This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture.Center Adjusts the exposure to the center of the image.Average Calculates the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image.Spot Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture.This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Image stabilizer When taking a photo, it can be difficult to hold the device steady. The stabilizer helps you by compensating for small movements of the hand. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Preview You can choose to preview photos or videos just after you shoot them. Unlimited The preview of the photo or video appears after you shoot it.5 seconds The preview of the photo or video appears for 5 seconds after you shoot it.3 seconds The preview of the photo or video appears for 3 seconds after you shoot it.Edit The photo or video opens for editing after you shoot it.Off The photo or video is saved after you shoot it, and no preview appears. Flash Use the flash to take photos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight. The following options are available when you tap the flash icon on the camera screen: 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 setting removes unwanted dark shadows.Red-eye reduction Reduces the red color of eyes when taking a photo.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.Flashlight The flash light is turned on when you take photos. Scene selection Use the Scene selection feature to quickly set up the camera for common situations using pre-programmed scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible photo. 95This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Off The Scene selection feature is off and you can take photos manually.Soft skin Take photos of faces using an enhanced beauty effect.Soft snap Use for shooting photos against a soft background.Anti motion blur Use for minimizing camera shake when shooting a slightly dark scene.Landscape Use for landscape photos. The camera focuses on distant objects.Backlight correction HDR Use to improve details in high contrast shots. The built-in backlight correction analyzes the image and automatically adjusts it to give you a perfectly lit shot.Night portrait Use for portrait photos taken at night or in poorly lit environments. Due to the long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.Night scene Use when taking photos at night or in poorly lit environments. Due to the long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.Hand-held twilight Use for taking hand-held low-light photos with reduced noise and blur.High sensitivity Use for taking photos without a flash under low light conditions. Reduces blur.Gourmet Use for shooting food arrangements in bright color.Pet Use for taking photos of your pet. Reduces blur and red eyes.Beach Use for taking photos of seaside or lakeside scenes.Snow Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed photos.Party Use for indoor photos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight. Due to the long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.Sports Use for taking photos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimizes motion blurring.Document Use for photos of text or drawings. Gives the photo increased, sharper contrast.Fireworks Use for taking photos of fireworks in all their glory.This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Video camera settings To Adjust the Video Camera Settings 1 Activate the camera. 2 Tap , then select . 3 If the video camera is not selected, tap . 4 To display all settings, tap . 5 Select the setting that you want to adjust, then make your changes. 96This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Video camera settings overviewVideo resolution Adjust the video resolution for different formats.Full HD 1920×1080(16:9) Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio.HD 1280×720(16:9) HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio.VGA 640×480(4:3) VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio.MMS Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time of this video format is limited so that video files can fit in a multimedia message.These settings are only available in Manual capturing mode. 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 if you want 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.On (0.5 sec.) Set a half-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. Smile Shutter™(video) Use the Smile Shutter™ function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to before recording a video. 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 yellow frame shows which face is selected and in focus. Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on.Object tracking When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you.This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.97This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
HDR video Use the video HDR (High-Dynamic Range) setting to record a video against strong backlight or in conditions where the contrast is sharp. Video HDR compensates for the loss of detail and produces a picture that is representative of both dark and bright areas.This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Metering This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture. Center Adjusts the exposure to the center of the image.Average Calculates the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image.Spot Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture.This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Video stabilizer When recording a video, it can be difficult to hold the device steady. The stabilizer helps you by compensating for small movements of the hand. Microphone Select whether to pick up the surrounding sound when recording videos. Preview You can choose to preview videos just after you shoot them. On The preview of the video appears after you shoot it.Edit The video opens for editing after you shoot it.Off The video is saved after you shoot it, and no preview appears. Flashlight Use the flash light to record videos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight. The video flash icon is only available on the video camera screen. Note that the video quality can sometimes be better without a light even if lighting conditions are poor. OnOff Scene selection The Scene selection feature helps you quickly set up the camera for common situations using pre-programmed video scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible video. Off The Scene selection feature is off and you can shoot videos manually.Soft snap98This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Use for shooting videos against soft backgrounds.Landscape Use for videos of landscapes. The camera focuses on distant objects.Night When turned on, light sensitivity is increased. Use in poorly lit environments. Videos of fast moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Turn off night mode when lighting conditions are good to improve the video quality.Beach Use for videos of seaside or lakeside scenes.Snow Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed videos.Sports Use for videoing fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimizes motion blurring.Party Use for indoor videos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight. Videos of fast moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support.This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.99This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Photos and videos in Album Viewing Photos and Videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos you’ve taken with yourcamera, or to view similar content you’ve saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid. 1Tap the icon to open the Album homescreen menu2View a slideshow of all images or just the ones you've added to your favorites3Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Album homescreen menu4The date range of items in the current group5Tap a photo or video to open it in full-screen view6Scroll up or down to view content To View Photos and Videos 1 From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Album. 3 Tap a photo or video you want to view. If prompted, tap > Video > JUST ONCE . 4 Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo or video. If you want to change an application you have chosen as the default to always open videos, tap Settings > Apps and swipe over to the All tab, then select the application and tap CLEAR DEFAULTS under Launch by default .If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn your device sideways, tap Rotate the contents of the screen under Settings > Display > When device is rotated . To change the size of the thumbnails • When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, spread two fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch two fingers together to zoom out. To zoom a photo • When you are viewing a photo, spread two fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch two fingers together to zoom out. To watch a slideshow of your photos 1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap > Slideshow to start playing all the photos in an album. 2 Tap a photo to end the slideshow. 100This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.