Pentax 8587, 8572, 8557, 8542 specifications Selecting the Fluorescent Light Type, Manual Setting

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4 Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved.

Refer to the following instructions if you want to set the white balance by selecting the fluorescent light type, or adjust it manually.

If you change the [White Balance] setting frequently, you can save time by assigning the Fn Setting to the Green button (p.102).

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Selecting the Fluorescent Light Type

Select the proper fluorescent light type from JD (Daylight Colors Fluorescent), JN (Daylight White Fluorescent), or JW (White Light Fluorescent).

1 In the [White Balance] screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select [JD (Daylight Colors Fluorescent)].

2 Press the four-way controller (5).

3 Press the four-way controller (23) to select the fluorescent light type.

The white balance is automatically adjusted.

4 Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved.

The icon displayed on the [White Balance] screen changes when the fluorescent light type is changed.

Manual Setting

Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material ready.

1 In the [White Balance] screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select K (Manual).

2 Point the camera at the blank sheet of paper or other material so that it fills the frame displayed in the center of the screen.

3 Press the shutter release button fully.

The white balance is automatically adjusted.

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