Sanyo VPC-S1275 - Manual (Page 34)

22 Getting Started
Using the Self Portrait Mode
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However, when the camera fails to detect your subject’s face, a white focus bracket will be
displayed according to the selected focus mode.
To disable the face and smile detection function, press the DOWN/ SCREEN
/ FACE
DETECTION / SMILE DETECTION navigation button again.
Using the Self Portrait Mode
The up-to-date Self Portrait function allows you to take self-portrait shots. When enabling
the Self Portrait function, a white detection frame will appear and track your face
automatically. After focus on, it will take a shot without pressing the SHUTTER button.
To take a self-portrait shot:
1. Press the SCENE button and select
Self Portrait mode,
and then press the OK button to confirm. The Self Portrait
icon displays on the LCD screen.
2. Turn the camera lens toward your face.
3. The camera will automatically take a picture. This function is
available in any flash mode.
Recording your First Video
You can also record video clips with the camera.
To record a video clip:
1. Turn the camera on and press the SCENE button. Use the 4-way navigation buttons to
locate Video mode. Press the OK button to select.
2. Frame your subject using the LCD screen and press the SHUTTER button to start
recording. The self-timer LED is steady on to indicate recording is in progress.
3. Press the SHUTTER button again to stop recording.
4. In playback mode (Press the
button), press the OK button to playback the video.
Press the UP/FLASH /DELETE navigation button to delete the video clip if
needed.
Notes:
1. The SHUTTER button, Macro mode, Self-timer and Burst functions could not work when
enable the Self Portrait mode. Also, the DOWN navigation button is only for switching
between Simple and Face modes.
2. The white focus frame only works within the effective blue frame.