Sony 1271-1959 User Manual
Camera
About the camera
The camera in your device is equipped with the highly sensitive Exmor R sensor,
which helps you capture sharp photos and videos even in low lighting conditions.
From the camera, you can, for example, send your photos and videos to friends as
messages, or upload them to a web service. Your device also has a front camera,
which is useful for self-portraits.
Camera controls overview
1
Zoom in or out
2
Main camera screen
3
Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos
4
View photos and videos
5
Take photos or record video clips
6
Go back a step or exit the camera
7
Switch between front and main camera
8
Camera setting icons
9
Front camera
To open the camera
•
When the screen is active, press and hold down the camera key.
To close the camera
•
Press from the main camera screen.
Using the still camera
There are three ways to take photos with the still camera. You can press the camera
key, tap the on-screen camera button, or touch a spot on the screen.
To take a photo using the camera key
1
Activate the camera.
2
Press the camera key fully down.
To take a photo by tapping the on-screen camera button
1
Activate the camera.
2
Point the camera towards the subject.
3
Tap the on-screen camera button . The photo is taken as soon as you
release your finger.
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