Polaroid PDC4055 manual Setting Exposure Compensation

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• Setting Exposure Compensation

You can adjust the exposure compensation value (EV) within the range of -1.5EV to +1.5EV in order to compensate for current lighting conditions. This setting can be used to obtain better result when shooting with backlighting, indirect indoor lighting, a dark background, etc.

1.Turn on the camera.

2.Set the camera to Still Image mode.

Press

Press

Press

NOTE:

• A higher EV value is best used for light-colored subjects and backlit subjects. A lower EV value is best for dark-colored subjects and for shooting outdoors on a clear day.

•When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able to obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation.

•Exposure compensation resets to “Auto” whenever the power is turned off.

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Contents PDC4055 4.2 Megapixel Digital Camera Product Overview Normal/Macro mode switch Table of Contents Using the SD Card Getting Started Camera Package Contents Attaching the Wrist StrapInstalling the Batteries Turning the Camera On and OffChecking the Battery Level How to Navigate MenusCamera Setting Checking Camera StatusPlayback mode Camera ModeCapture mode Drive Mode Setup MenuSetting the Current Date and Time Setting the date formatSetting the date and time Auto Power Save Settings Setting the Beep Sound On/Off Setting Frequency Setting Display Language Setting the Date Stamp On and Off Resetting to Default Settings Formatting the Internal Memory Turning the Information Display and LCD Screen On/Off PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd23 20/06 Taking Pictures in the Normal Mode Taking PicturesBefore you take pictures, please read this note first Outdoor Pictures Without the FlashTaking Macro Pictures Setting Flash Mode Setting Self-timer Zoom Feature Setting the Image Size and Quality Image Size SettingQuality Setting Quality High Normal Low Resolution 2304 X Setting Exposure Compensation Setting the White Balance for Pictures When shooting under these conditions Select this settingChanging the ISO Speed Recording Video Clips Recording Video ClipsSetting Video Resolution Setting the White Balance for Video Clips Reviewing Picture and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail Reviewing and Managing Pictures and Video ClipsReviewing Pictures on the LCD Screen Auto Play Set Auto Play DirectionSet Auto Play Interval Start Auto PlayPlaying the Video Clip Protect or Unprotect One Picture or Video ClipProtect or Unprotect All Pictures and Video Clips You can cancel the deletion by choosing no Deleting One Picture or Video ClipDeleting All Pictures and Video Clips Memory Card Precautions Using the SD Secure Digital CardUsing the SD card Inserting the SD Card Removing the SD Card Formatting the SD Card PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd49 20/06 To Print Selected Picture Dpof Digital Print Order Format Installing the Software Onto a Computer Installing the SoftwareSoftware Included with Your Camera ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5 Picture Editing SoftwareComputer System Requirements Before You Transfer Files Connecting to Your ComputerTransferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer Transferring Pictures and Video Clips PhotoImpression 5 Hot Plug Function PC Only PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd58 20/06 Troubleshooting Problems TroubleshootingPDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd60 20/06 PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd61 20/06 Getting Help For North AmericaFor China For Japan For Oceania For Europe/Middle EastLens Type 6 elements Technical SpecificationsAppendix PDC 4055 TL UM US Mar17.indd64 20/06 Capacity of SD Card 512MBSD Card Video Clips can be taken Seconds Uninstalling Polaroid PDC 4055 driver PC Only Camera Default Settings Camera Mode Description DefaultUsing Your Batteries Limit the following activities that reduces battery lifeTips, Your Safety & Maintenance Camera CautionsRegulatory Information FCC NoticeUS 0306 Part No. OM3304US002