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4Measure 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.
5Check the results.
If the camera was able to measure a value for
white balance, the message shown at right
will be displayed and a will 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 ba
will appear in the viewfinder for about
eightseconds.
Return to Step4 and
measure white balance again.