Nikon 1 aw1 Reference Manual page 116

Display exposure compensation options.
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Press 2 (E) to display exposure com-
pensation options.
2 Choose a value.
Use the multi selector to choose from
values between –3 EV (underexpo-
sure) and +3 EV (overexposure) in
increments of
tive values make the image brighter
while negative values make it darker.
Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compen-
sation to ±0. If P, S, A, or 4 (underwater; 5, 6) is selected in cre-
ative mode, exposure compensation will not be reset when the
camera is turned off.
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Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation is most effective when used with center-
weighted or spot metering (0 160).
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The Built-in Flash
When used with the built-in flash, exposure compensation affects both
background exposure and flash level.
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/ EV. In general, posi-
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