76EUsing the FullRange of FeaturesAjusting AE ShiftPPAE SHIFTBy controlling the level of the automatic exposure (AE) function, you can lightenor darken the image slightly. This allows you to compensate for backlit,overexposed scenes.Make sure the program selector is set to Q .1. Press the selector dial in and select any recording program otherthan Spotlight, Sand & Snow or Night from the program menu.2. Press the AE SHIFT button.• eAE appears light blue.3. Turn the selector dial to choose your desired level.• Levels are from –2 to +2, in 0.25 intervals (excluding –1.75 and +1.75).• The higher the setting, the brighter the image.Notes:• You cannot adjust the exposure without the e mark before AE in the display.Push the AE SHIFT button so that e appears before AE. Then you can adjustthe exposure manually.• You cannot adjust the AE Shift when the camcorder is set to [ (EasyRecording), the Spotlight, the Sand & Snow or Night recording program.+ , + CAMERACARDCAMERATAPE