Sony ST27A User Manual

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Camera
About the camera
From the camera, you can, for example, send your photos and videos to friends as
messages, or upload them to a web service. Your camera is equipped with the highly
sensitive Exmor R sensor, which enables sharp photos and videos even in low
lighting conditions.
Camera controls overview
1
Switch between still and video camera
2
Display all settings
3
Take photos or record video clips
4
Go back a step or exit the camera
5
View photos and videos
6
Camera setting icons
7
Zoom in or out
8
Main camera screen
To open the camera
From your Home screen, tap the Application screen icon, then find and tap the
Camera icon.
To close the camera
Press   from the main camera screen.
Using the still camera
There are two ways to take photos with the still camera. You can tap the on-screen
camera button, or touch a spot on the screen.
To take a photo by touching the screen
1
Activate the camera.
2
If the still camera is not selected, drag   to  .
3
To display all settings, press 
.
4
Tap Capturing method and select Touch capture if it is not already selected.
5
Point the camera towards the subject.
6
To activate auto focus, touch and hold a spot on the screen. When the focus
frame turns green, lift your finger to take the photo.
Be careful not to touch  ,   or other icons when touching the screen to take a photo.
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