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Various Shooting Functions
1
Adjust the white balance so that a white subject will appear white.
At purchase, the white balance mode is set to [Auto]. Normally you 
do not need to change the setting, but if the camera is having 
difficulty determining the white balance when shooting an object of 
a single color or when shooting under multiple light sources, you 
can change the setting.
White Balance Modes
1
In shooting mode, press the ADJ. lever.
2
Press the ADJ. lever left or right, or press the #$ 
buttons until the white balance menu appears.
3
Press the !" buttons to select a setting other than [M] 
or [CT].
• You can also press the shutter release button to take a picture.
Using Natural and Artificial Lighting 
(White Balance)
Symbol Mode Description
AUTO Auto Adjusts the white balance automatically.
Outdoors Select this when shooting outdoors (sunny) and white 
balance fails to adjust properly.
Cloudy Select this when shooting in cloudy weather or shade and 
the white balance fails to adjust properly.
Incandescent Lamp Select this when shooting under incandescent light and 
white balance fails to adjust properly.
Fluorescent Lamp Select this when shooting under fluorescent light and white 
balance fails to adjust properly.
Manual Settings Adjust the white balance manually. GP.142
Detail Select from among 16 levels including values close to 
incandescent lamp, sunny, and cloudy conditions. 
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To change the setting, use the shooting menu or the ADJ. lever. This section explains easy 
ways to change the setting with the ADJ. lever. (GP.72)
To use the shooting menu, see “Using the Menu”. (GP.103).