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Using Natural and Artifi-
cial Lighting (WHITE 
BALANCE)
With a normal camera, a white subject may 
not  be reproduced as white depending on 
lighting around the subject.
Digital cameras have a function called White 
Balance, which automatically adjusts white 
balance so white subjects are reproduced as 
white. At purchase, the White Balance is set 
to "AUTO"; normally you do not need to 
change the setting, but if the camera is hav-
ing difficulty adjusting, please change the 
setting.
The following subjects may make it difficult 
for the camera to automatically adjust White 
Balance:
• Single colored subjects
• Subjects under multiple light sources
White balance setting can be adjusted by 
using the ADJ. Button or using the Shooting 
Menu.
Using the ADJ. Button (White Bal-
ance)
To change the white balance setting using 
the ADJ. Button, follow the steps below.
1. Turn the mode dial to 5
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5 (Shoot-
ing Mode) or A/M (Aperture Pri-
ority/Manual Exposure Mode).
2. Press the ADJ. Button.
The White Balance menu appears.
If you select  / / / /
3. Press the !"
!"!"
!" buttons to select 
a mode.
You can also press the shutter button in 
this state.
4. Press the O
OO
O button.
White Balance settings are completed 
and the symbol appears in the upper left 
of the screen.
This setting will be used for shooting until 
you change it.
Types of Modes you can Select
Symbol Mode Name Description
Auto Make adjustments automati-
cally.
Daylight Best suited for shooting in 
bright outdoor light.
Overcast Best suited for shooting in 
cloudy weather or shade.
Tungsten light Best suited for shooting under 
tungsten light.
Fluorescent light Best suited for shooting under 
fluorescent light.
One Push Manually set White Balance.