Pentax OPTIO MX - Adjusting the White Balance

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Taking Still Pictures
R b c a C
You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance
according to the light conditions at the time of shooting.
White Balance Settings
1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select
[White Balance].
3 Press the four-way controller (5).
The White Balance screen appears.
4 Use the four-way controller (23)
to change the setting.
5 Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to take pictures.
Adjusting the White Balance
F
Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.
G
Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight.
H
Shade Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade.
I
Tungsten Light
Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or other
tungsten light.
J
Fluorescent
Light
Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light.
K
Manual Use this mode when adjusting the white balance manually.
Saving the White Balance 1p.82
Auto Bracketing 1p.56
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2, 3, 4
5
Rec. Mode
MENU
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
AWB
2048
AUTO
Exit
OK
OK
MENU
White Balance
W h i t e B a l a n c e
White Balance
Exit
E x i t
Exit OK
OK
OK
MENU OK
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