Sony ST18A-BK User Manual
Off
When geotagging is turned off, you cannot view the location where you took a photo
Shutter sound
Select the sound that's heard when you tap the camera screen to take a photo.
Tips on using the camera
Rule of thirds
Don’t place your subject in the middle of the frame. By placing it a third of the way in, you
achieve a better result.
Hold it steady
Avoid blurry photos by holding the camera steady. Try to steady your hand by leaning it
against a solid object.
Get closer
By getting as close as possible to your subject, you can fill the camera screen view with
your subject.
Consider variety
Think about different angles, and move towards the subject. Take some vertical photos.
Try different positions.
Use a plain background
A plain background helps highlight your subject.
Keep your lens clean
Cell phones are used in all kinds of weather and places, and carried in pockets and bags.
This results in the camera lens becoming dirty and covered with fingerprints. Use a soft
cloth to clean the lens.
Using the video camera
To record a video
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap
.
2
If the video camera is not selected, tap .
3
Tap the camera screen to start recording.
4
To stop recording, tap the camera screen again. The video appears in review mode.
5
To record another video, tap the camera screen.
To view your recorded videos
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap
.
2
Drag the thumbnail bar (on the right of the screen) to the left to view all photos and
videos.
3
Flick up or down to browse your photos and videos. Videos are identified by .
4
Tap the video you want to view.
5
Tap to play a video.
When a video is paused, you can press
to view other photos and videos.
To delete a recorded video
1
When the camera is open, drag the thumbnail bar (on the right of the screen) to the
left to display all photos and videos.
2
Tap the video you want to delete.
3
Press
, and then tap
.
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