AIPTEK DV4500 manual Exposure, +0.3, Adjusting exposure compensation

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Advanced Operations

Digital Video Camcorder menu (continued)

Adjusting exposure compensation

You can manually adjust the exposure to gain better effect when the previewed image appears too bright or too dark.

To adjust exposure compensation:

1.While in Digital Video Camcorder mode, press the Menu/OK ( ) button.

- Digital Video Camcorder

2.A menu as illustrated on the right will appear. Press the Up or Down ( ) button to highlight the Exposure item. Once the Exposure item is

highlighted, press the Menu/OK () button.

Menu

Exit

Resolution

Exposure 0.0 Effect

menu (continued)

3.A sub-menu as illustrated on the right will appear.

Press the Up or Down ( ) button to select an item

and then press the Menu/OK ( ) button to apply.

The applicable value ranges from -1.5 to +1.5. A positive value indicates the display will be brighter than usual; while a negative value makes the display dimmer. The default setting is 0.0.

Exposure

+0.3

0.0

-0.3 -0.6

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Contents Page Welcome Safety NoticeTable of Contents Advanced Operations Camera SettingsTroubleshooting Troubleshooting on USB Aiptek Service Using PC CameraCopying Files to Your PC AddendaCamera Parts Loading the batteries Getting StartedUnlock Lock Inserting the SD/MMC card optionalAttaching the wrist strap optional How to open the connector cover How to hold your cameraUsing the tripod optional Basic Operations Turning off your camera Basic OperationsTurning on your camera Settings Setting the languageLanguage Time 2003/01/01 Beep Flicker LanguageRecording a video clip How to record a video clipLCD Display Press the Record/ShutterZooming Setting the focusSelecting metering modes Press the Record/Shutter button to take a still picture How to take a still pictureTaking a still picture Using the flash strobe 000010 Recording a voice clipFull-screen view Playing back your recordingsThumbnail view Follows Reviewing a still picture000056 Playing back a video or audio clipWhile playing a video or audio Clip, the available function Buttons are as followsSwitching on/off the OSD display Video Audio Connecting the camera to your TVVoice Recording mode, the Menu/OK button has no function Exit Resolution Exposure 0.0 Effect ResolutionDigital Video Camcorder menu Menu+0.3 Adjusting exposure compensationExposure Applying special effects to movie clips EffectExit Normal Classic Changing picture resolution Exit Resolution Self Timer White BalanceDigital Still Camera menu Exit 2304X1728 2048X1536 1600X1200Exit Off Self TimerUsing the self-timer White Balance Adjusting the white balanceExit Auto Sunny Cloudy Tungsten FluorescentExposure Effect Date Stamp Applying special effects to still pictures Date Stamp Using the date stampDelete All Playback menuDelete Delete All Info InfoLock All? Lock This?Sorting files IndexPicture Video Audio Copying MP3 files to the camera Playing MP3 music0001 Playing MP3 filesTrack01.MP3 000430Repeat MP3 menuRepeat 3D EnhanceExit Strong Low Off Setting 3D enhancement3D Enhance 3D Enhance Bass Setting bass effectBass 000350 3858 KB HoldViewing MP3 info Deleting MP3 files Unhold? Holding button settingsHold Switching to Settings mode Camera SettingsSetting the date and time TimeSetting the flicker Setting the beep soundBeep FlickerAuto Off Setting auto-off1Min 3MinDefault Restoring default settingsFormatting media FormatPage Installing the DV 4500 Driver on your PC Connecting the camera to your PC For Windows 2000/ME/98SE users Copying files to the PCFor Windows XP users Copying Files to Your PC Copying files to the PC Viewing/Playing files on your PC File location Using PC Camera Starting the application Using PC CameraInstalling DV 4500 software Using PC Camera Starting the application Using PC Camera Starting the application Preview Window Using the DV 4500 PC CameraRecording an AVI movie Configuring Format optionsTaking a snapshot Color SpaceConfiguring Flicker options Configuring Properties optionsVideo setting Custom settingLED Event Table Flicker Settings TableAddenda Storage Capacity Table Battery indicator status Icon Description Battery Life TableMessage Description System Message TableSpecifications Q1 The camera can not be switched on normally TroubleshootingWhen using the camera Q7 The pictures or video clips taken appear too dark Q5 I cannot use the flash strobeQ6 The pictures taken appear too blurred When connecting the camera to the computer or TV Troubleshooting on USB Troubleshooting on USB Troubleshooting on USB Troubleshooting on USB Troubleshooting on USB Troubleshooting on USB Windows XP users Troubleshooting on USB Troubleshooting on USB Troubleshooting on USB AIPTEK, Inc Aiptek Service82-143-91041v1.0