What's wrong: too dark

Problem:
The picture is too dark (underexposed). This is commonly caused by taking a picture that is largely composed of very bright subjects, such as a white sandy beach or snowy mountainside.
Original picturePicture with lighting adjusted
Solution #1
Adjust the brightness and contrast of the entire picture. This increases the lighting of the entire picture.
Solution #2
If you upgrade to Digital Image Suite, you can also try the following:
Adjust the levels of the picture. This adjusts the intensity of the highlights, midtones, and shadows. You may need to fine-tune the brightness and contrast after adjusting the levels.

For suggestions on how to take better photographs, see the User's Manual and the MSN Photos Web site.