Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500 Operating Instructions Manual page 69

Auto white balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being
used or there is nothing with a color close to white, auto white balance may not function
properly. In a case like this, set the white balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto white balance will work within this range.
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 TV screen
6 Sunlight
7 White fluorescent light
8 Incandescent light bulb
9 Sunrise and sunset
10 Candlelight
KlKelvin Color Temperature
Setting the white balance manually
1
Select [Ó] and then press [MENU/SET].
2
Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the
frame in the center is filled by the white object only and then
press [MENU/SET].
3
After setting, select [Ò].
Note
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The white balance setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. (However, the white
balance setting for a scene mode returns to [AWB] when the scene mode is changed.)
∫ Finely adjusting the white balance [
Use this to set the white balance manually.
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Set the white balance to [V]/[Ð]/[î]/[Ñ]/[Ò].
1
Move 3 [ È ] several times until [WB ADJUST.] appears and
then move 2/1 to adjust the white balance.
2 [RED]: Move when the hue is bluish.
1 [BLUE]:Move when the hue is reddish.
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Select [0] to return to the original white balance.
2
Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
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You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
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The white balance icon on the screen turns red or blue.
Note
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You can finely adjust the white balance independently for each white balance item.
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The white balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash.
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The white balance fine adjustment setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.
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The white balance fine adjustment level in [Ò] returns to [0] when you reset the white balance
using [Ó].
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