Using the Menus: Shooting Mode
DWHITE BALANCE
For natural colors, choose a setting that matches the light source (for an explanation of “white bal- ance,” see the Glossary on page 108).
OptionDescription
AUTO White balance adjusted automatically.
hMeasure a value for white balance. i For subjects in direct sunlight. j For subjects in the shade.
k Use under “daylight” fl uorescent lights. l Use under “warm white” fl uorescent lights. m Use under “cool white” fl uorescent lights. n Use under incandescent lighting.
If AUTO does not produce the desired results (for example, when taking
1Notes
•At settings other than h, auto white balance is used with the fl ash. Lower the fl ash (pg. 26) to take pic- tures at other settings.
•Results vary with shooting conditions. Play pictures back after shooting to check colors in the monitor.
■h: Custom White Balance
Choose h to adjust white 
balance for unusual lighting conditions. The options at right will be displayed; frame 
CANCEL
a white object so that it fills
the monitor and press the shutter button all the way down to measure white balance.
If “COMPLETED!” is displayed, press MENU/OK to set white balance to the measured value. This value is stored even when the battery is removed and can be reselected by pressing MENU/OK when custom white balance options are displayed.
If “UNDER” is displayed, raise exposure compensation (pg. 41) and try again.
If “OVER” is displayed, lower exposure compensation and try again.
2Tip
To give a deliberate color cast to your photographs, measure a value for custom white balance using a colored instead of a white object.
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