Polaroid PDC 5080 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

M

 

Press

OK

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 PDC Front View Product OverviewBottom View Table of Contents Polaroid PDC 5080 Digital Camera User Guide Polaroid PDC 5080 Digital Camera User Guide Getting Started Attaching the Hand Strap Camera Package ContentsTurning the Camera On and Off Installing the BatteriesHow to Navigate Menus Checking the Battery LevelChecking Camera Status Camera SettingStill Image mode Video mode Playback mode Capture mode Camera ModeSetup Menu Drive ModeSetting the date format Setting the Current Date and TimeSetting the date and time 5 MIN Auto Power Save SettingsSetting 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 Polaroid PDC 5080 Digital Camera User Guide Outdoor Pictures Without the Flash Taking PicturesBefore you take pictures, please read this note first Taking a Picture Setting Flash Mode Polaroid PDC 5080 Digital Camera User Guide Setting Self-timer Zoom Feature Image Size Setting Setting the Image Size and QualityQuality Setting Setting Exposure Compensation When shooting under these conditions Select this setting Setting the White Balance for PicturesChanging the ISO Speed Recording Video Clips Recording Video ClipsSetting Video Resolution Setting the White Balance for Video Clips Reviewing Pictures on the LCD Screen Reviewing and Managing Pictures and Video ClipsReviewing Picture and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail Set Auto Play Direction Auto PlayStart Auto Play Set Auto Play IntervalPlaying the Video Clip Protect or Unprotect One Picture or Video Clip Protect or Unprotect All Pictures and Video Clips Turn on the camera Set the camera to Playback modeDeleting One Picture or Video Clip You can cancel the deletion by choosing noDeleting All Pictures and Video Clips About PictBridge Print SettingsPrinting Procedures Selecting PictBridge Mode Cancelling PrintingPrinting Errors Camera/Printer Connection This Image Selecting Print SettingsSelecting Print Layout Specifying the Number of CopiesSelecting Paper Size Setting the File Name On/OffSetting the Date Stamp On/Off Selecting Print Effect Dpof Digital Print Order FormatPictbridge This Image Press the Print button on the printer to start printing Memory Card Precautions Using the SD Secure Digital CardUsing the SD card Inserting the SD Card Removing the SD Card Formatting the SD Card Then Installing the Software Installing the Software Onto a ComputerMac ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5.0 Picture Editing Software Software Included with Your CameraComputer System Requirements Before You Transfer Files Connecting to Your ComputerTransferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer Transferring Pictures and Video Clips Mac PhotoImpression 5.0 Hot Plug Function PC Only Polaroid PDC 5080 Digital Camera User Guide Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ProblemsPolaroid PDC 5080 Digital Camera User Guide Polaroid PDC 5080 Digital Camera User Guide Symptom Problem Solution For Japan For Taiwan Getting HelpFor United States For Latin America For Europe For ChinaAppendix Technical SpecificationsPolaroid PDC 5080 Digital Camera User Guide Recordable Images Storage Capacities1GB SD Units Minute Recordable Video LengthFor Windows 98SE Users Uninstalling Polaroid PDC 5080 driver PC OnlyCamera Mode Description Default Camera Default SettingsLimit the following activities that reduces battery life Using Your BatteriesFCC Notice Tips, Your Safety & MaintenanceRegulatory Information Camera CautionsPolaroid PDC 5080 Digital Camera User Guide US 0705 Part No. OM3389US001