Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LZ40 Operating Instructions Manual page 78

Auto White Balance
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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 colour close to white, Auto White Balance may not function properly. In
this case, 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 Sunlight
6 White fluorescent light
7 Incandescent light bulb
8 Sunrise and sunset
9 Candlelight
KlKelvin Colour Temperature
Setting the White Balance manually
Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.
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 centre is filled by the white object only and then press
[MENU/SET].
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White Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or too dark.
Set the White Balance again after adjusting to appropriate brightness.
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Exit the menu after it is set.
Recording
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