Sony SGP312U1/W Tablet User Manual


 
Using the video camera settings
To adjust the video camera settings
1 Activate the camera.
2 Tap one of the settings icons on the screen.
3 To display all settings, tap .
4 Select the setting that you want to adjust, then make your changes.
To customize the video camera settings panel
1 When the video camera is open, tap to display all settings.
2 Touch and hold the setting that you want to move, then drag it to the desired
position.
If you drag the setting outside of the settings panel, the change is canceled.
Video camera settings overview
Scenes
The Scenes feature helps you to quickly set up the camera for common situations using
preprogrammed scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit the
selected scene, ensuring the best possible video.
Off
The Scenes feature is off and you can shoot videos manually.
Soft snap
Use for shooting videos against soft backgrounds.
Landscape
Use for videos of landscapes. The camera focuses on distant objects.
Night
When turned on, light sensitivity is increased. Use in poorly lit environments. Videos of fast-moving
objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Turn off night mode when lighting
conditions are good, to improve the video quality.
Beach
Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed videos.
Snow
Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed videos.
Sports
Use for videos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimizes motion blurring.
Party
Use for indoor videos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or
candlelight. Videos of fast-moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support.
Video resolution
Adjust the video resolution for different formats.
Full HD
Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1920×1080 pixels.
HD 720p
HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1280×720 pixels.
VGA
VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. 640x480 pixels.
MMS
Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time of this video format is
limited to fit in a multimedia message.
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