Sony Xperia Z5 Compact - Taking Photos and Recording Videos

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Taking Photos and Recording Videos

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Front camera lens

2

Select capturing mode

3

Switch between the front and main camera

4

Zoom in or out

5

Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos

6

View photos and videos

7

Save location

8

Take photos or record videos

9

Go back a step or exit the camera

10 Capturing mode settings

11 Flash settings

To Take a Photo From the Lockscreen

1

To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .

2

To activate the camera, touch and hold , then swipe it anywhere.

3

After the camera opens, tap .

You can activate the camera when the screen is locked and inactive. To do this, press the

camera key fully. Press again to take a photo.

To take a photo using the camera key

1

Activate the camera.

2

Press the camera key fully down.

To Take a Selfie Using the Front Camera

1

Activate the camera.

2

Tap

.

3

To take the photo, press the camera key.

To use the still camera flash

1

When the camera is open, tap .

2

Select your desired flash setting.

3

Take the photo.

To Use the Zoom Function

When the camera is open, pinch or spread on the camera screen.

You can also use the volume key, pressing up or down. To enable this function,

tap , then tap

More > Use Volume key as.

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To Record a Video Using the Camera Key

1

Activate the camera.

2

Swipe the screen to select

.

3

To start recording a video, press the camera key.

4

To stop recording, press the camera key again.

To Record a Video

1

Activate the camera.

2

If video mode is not selected, swipe the screen to select

.

3

Point the camera toward the subject.

4

To start recording, tap .

5

To pause when recording a video, tap . To resume recording, tap .

6

To stop recording, tap .

To Take a Photo when Recording a Video

To take a photo while recording a video, tap . The photo is taken as soon as you

release the camera button.

To view your photos and videos

1

Activate the camera, then tap a thumbnail to open a photo or video.

2

Flick left or right to view your photos and videos.

To Delete a Photo or Video

1

Find the photo or video you want to delete.

2

Tap the screen to display the toolbar.

3

Tap .

4

Tap

DELETE to confirm.