5Measure white balance.

Before the indicators stop flashing, frame the reference object so that it fills the viewfinder and press the

shutter-release button all the way down. No photograph will be recorded; white balance can be measured accurately even when the camera is not in focus.

6Check the results.

If the camera was able to measure a value for white balance, the message

shown at right will be displayed and awill flash in the viewfinder for about eight seconds before the camera returns to shooting mode. To return to shooting mode immediately, press the shutter-release button halfway.

If lighting is too dark or too bright, the camera may be unable to measure white balance. A message will appear in the information display and a flashing bawill appear in the viewfinder for about eight seconds. Return to Step 5 and measure white balance again.

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