Adjusting The White Balance - Pentax OPTIO L40 Operating Manual

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Adjusting the White Balance

You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance
according to the light conditions at the time of shooting.
White Balance
Auto
F
(default setting)
G
Daylight
H
Shade
I
Tungsten Light
J
Fluores. Light
K
Manual
Set another white balance if you are not satisfied with the color
balance of pictures taken with white balance set to AWB (Auto).
1
Press the 3 button in A 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 4 button.
The White Balance setting is saved.
MENU
2, 3, 4
5
1, 6
The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.
Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight.
Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade.
Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or other
tungsten light.
Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light.
Use this mode when adjusting the white balance manually.
Rec. Mode 1/3
8 Recorded Pixels
M
Quality Level
AWB White Balance
Focusing Area
ISO
Sensitivity
AUTO
Exit Exit Exit
MENU
R A d c Y
White Balance
Auto Auto Auto
Cancel Cancel Cancel
MENU
4
OK OK OK
OK
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