User's Guide

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Applications
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Video resolution
Set the resolution for recording. An image
with a higher resolution requires more
memory.
Full HD
Full HD format (1920×1080) with 16:9
aspect ratio.
HD
HD 720p format (1280×720) with 16:9
aspect ratio.
VGA
VGA format (640×480) with 4:3 aspect ratio.
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Photo light
Use the photo light to shoot when lighting
conditions are poor or in backlight.
On
The photo light turns on.
Off
The photo light does not turn on.
Sometimes the video quality can be better
without a photo light, even if lighting
conditions are poor. Recording a good
video without using the photo light
requires a steady hand.
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Self-timer
Start recording when a set time elapses
after tapping the shutter icon or the
shooting screen.
On (10 sec.)
Start recording 10 seconds after tapping.
On (2 sec.)
Start recording 2 seconds after tapping.
Off
Start recording immediately after tapping.
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Quick launch
Set to activate the camera or shoot images
by dragging Quick launch icon ( / )
to the left on the unlock screen when "Set
all to" or "Lock screen" is set to "Xperia
™
" on
Preferred apps settings (P.148), and set
screen unlocking method (P.152) to "Swipe/
Touch" (P.213).
Launch and capture
Activate the camera to shoot a photo
immediately.
Launch only (still camera)
Activate the camera to display shooting
screen.
Launch and record movie
Activate the camera to record a video
immediately.