VistaQuest sensor 505-D Other Recording Functions, Setting the White Balance, Option Description

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Other Recording Functions

Setting the White Balance

Adjust the white balance to suit different light sources such as sunlight, incandescent (tungsten) lighting or fluorescent lighting.

Option	Description
	Automatically corrects white balance. Ideal for general
	photography.

	Adjusts for bright sunlight conditions or natural light conditions.

	Adjusts for normal indoor lighting conditions. Corrects the
	orange hue of household light bulbs. Ideal for indoor photos
	under tungsten or halogen lighting without a flash.

	Adjusts for fluorescent lighting. Corrects the green hue of
	fluorescent lighting. Ideal for indoor photos under fluorescent
	lighting.

	Adjusts for cloudy days or twilight conditions.

Tips

yA practical method of obtaining the proper white balance is by comparing the different white tones resulting from photographing a white sheet of paper with the different manual White Balance settings. From the most realistic white tone obtained you can determine the best White Balance setting under the current lighting conditions.

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Contents Sensor 505-D Precautions Disclaimer Using your batteriesExtending battery life Iii Appendix Making ConnectionsUsing This Manual Getting StartedGetting Started Other Recording FunctionsPackage Contents Parts of the Camera Five-way control buttonPage Open the battery cover Close the battery coverInserting the Batteries Attaching the StrapLow Battery Indicator Inserting a Memory CardInsert the card TipsTurning Power On & Off Switch between Capture mode and Playback modePower Saving Function About Camera MemorySetting the Display Language / Date & Time Setting Display LanguageSelect a language Press the Menu button to close the menuUsing the LCD Monitor Setting Date & TimeApply the setting Set date and timeCapture Mode Video Mode Playback Mode Basic Operation Changing the ModeSwitching between REC and Playback Mode Press the Mode button 1 to change the REC mode Selecting the REC ModePress the Power button to enter the Capture mode Using the Menu in REC Mode Capture mode Open the Capture menuChange the setting Capture menuVideo Menu List Menu item Available settingsCapture Menu List Setup Menu Turn the power on and setCamera to the REC or Playback mode Open the Setup menuPower off DefaultSettings USB modeBasic Recording Recording Still ImagesSelecting the Resolution and Quality Image size Picture size AgfaPhoto sensor 505-DImage size Picture size AgfaPhoto sensor 510-D Image size Picture size AgfaPhoto sensor 500-DUsing the Zoom Function Compression PurposeUsing the Flash Auto flashFull Flash Flash OFF20 sec Using the Selftimer10 sec Using the Burst-Snapshot Press the Menu button to close the menu listSetting the Movie Size Recording Movie ClipsStart recording Finish recordingRecording Audio Playing Back AudioOption Description Setting the White BalanceOther Recording Functions Select Exposure Setting the Color EffectSetting the Exposure Setting Date Stamp Turn the power on and set the camera to the Playback mode PlaybackPlaying Back Images Playing Back Movie ClipsUsing the Menu in Playback Mode Using the Menu in Playback ModeCamera to the Playback mode Viewing ThumbnailsTips You can delete images in thumbnail view see Playing a Slide ShowDeleting Files Deleting a Single FileOpen the menu Delete the fileDeleting All Files Delete the filesFormatting the SD Card or Internal Memory Formatting the SD card or internal memoryProtecting Files Close the menuSetting the Logo Choosing a Startup ImageRotating Still Images Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Play modeEditing Images On the five-way control button to select a still image Confirm the settingPrinting Connecting the Camera to a TV Making ConnectionsConnecting the Camera to a PC Using a Card Reader not includedConnecting the Camera to a PC with the USB Cable To download photos from the cameraSystem Requirements Appendix About the Folder & File NamesFolder Structure Naming FilesTroubleshooting Problem Cause SolutionSpecifications ResolutionBurst Customer care FCC Compliance and Advisory