Nikon COOLPIX W300 Reference Manual page 148

Using Preset Manual
Follow the procedures described below to measure the white balance value under
the lighting used during shooting.
1
Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that
will be used during shooting.
2
Use the multi selector HI to select
Preset manual in the White balance
menu, and press the k button.
The lens extends to the zoom position for
measurement.
3
Select Measure.
To apply the last measured value, select Cancel
and press the k button.
4
Frame the white or gray reference
object in the measuring window, and
press the k button to measure the
value.
The shutter is released and measurement is
complete (no image is saved).
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Notes About Preset Manual
A white balance value for flash lighting cannot be measured with Preset manual. When
shooting using the flash, set White balance to Auto or Flash.
Using the Menu
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)
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White balance
Auto Auto
Preset manual
Daylight Daylight
Incandescent Incandescent
Fluorescent Fluorescent
Cloudy Cloudy
Preset manual
Cancel
Measure
Preset manual
Cancel
Measure
Measuring window