Sony Xperia XA1 - Manual (Page 97)

Sound
When you take a photo or start recording a video, the camera makes a shutter sound. If
you use the self-timer, it will make a series of beeps to mark the countdown. You can
choose to turn these sounds on or off.
Data storage
You can choose to save your data either to a removable SD card or to your device's
internal storage.
Internal storage
Photos or videos are saved on the device memory.
SD card
Photos or videos are saved on the SD card.
Grid Lines
You can use grid lines as a visual aid while shooting to help you find the right
composition for your photo.
Grid lines are only shown on the camera screen while shooting and do not appear in the final
photo.
Quick Launch
Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera when the screen is locked.
Launch only
When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera when the screen is locked by pressing and holding
down the camera key.
Launch and capture
When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera and capture a photo automatically when the
screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key.
Launch and record video
When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera and start capturing video when the screen is
locked by pressing and holding down the camera key.
Off
To Adjust Color and Brightness
1 Activate the camera.
2 Tap > Color and brightness.
3 Drag the sliders to the desired positions to adjust color and brightness.
This setting is only available in the Superior auto and Video camera modes.
White Balance, Focus, Exposure, and Shutter Speed
White balance, which is only available in Manual capturing mode, adjusts the color
balance according to the lighting conditions. You can also adjust the exposure manually
in the -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV range. For example, you can increase the image brightness or
decrease the overall exposure by tapping the plus or minus controls accordingly when
is displayed. Focus and shutter speed can be set for either manual or automatic
adjustment.
White balance Auto
Adjust the color balance automatically.
Incandescent
Adjust the color balance for warm lighting conditions, such as
under light bulbs.
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