Canon EOS Rebel XS Instruction Manual page 78

Setting Exposure Compensation* _ziE_
Exposure compensation is used to alter the standard exposure set by the
camera. You can make the image look bdgbter dncreased exposure) or
darker (decreased exposure). The exposure compensation setting will
not be automatically canceled when you turn off the camera. After
taking the picture, reset the exposure compensation to zero.
Av_ Setting Exposure Compensation
Set exposure compensation if the exposure (without flash) does not
come out as desired This feature can be used in the Creative Zone
modes (except <M>).
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Making it brighter
Hold down the <Av_> button and
turn the <F:_> dial to the right.
(Increased exposure)
Making it darker
Hold down the <Av_> button and
turn the <_:"_> dial to the left.
(Decreased exposure)
_ As shown in the figure, the exposure
level is displayed on the LCD monitor
and in the viewfinder
_ After taking the picture, hold down the
< Av[_> button and turn the < _'_:I>
dial to reset the exposure
compensation to zero
Exposure is dark Exposure compensation made it brighter
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