Nikon D3100 2 manual White Balance, Display white balance options, Choose a white balance option

White Balance

White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. Auto white balance is recommended for most light sources; in P, S, A, and M modes, other values can be selected if necessary according to the type of source:

Option	Description
vAuto	Automatic white balance adjustment. Recommended in most situations.

JIncandescent Use under incandescent lighting.

IFluorescent Use with the light sources listed on page 88.

HDirect sunlight Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight.

N	Flash	Use with the flash.
G	Cloudy	Use in daylight under overcast skies.
M	Shade	Use in daylight with subjects in the shade.

LPreset manual Measure white balance or copy white balance from existing photo (0 90).

1Place the cursor in the information display.

If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the P button. Press the P button again to place the cursor in the information display.

Information display Pbutton

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2Display white balance options.

Highlight the current white balance setting in the information display and press J.

3Choose a white balance option.

Highlight an option and press J. To return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.

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