Nikon COOLPIX L610 Reference Manual - Page 159

White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Enter A (auto) mode M d button M White balance M k button The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is known as "white balance." For natural colors, select a white balance setting that matches the light source before shooting. Although Auto (the default setting) can be used under most types of lighting, white balance can be adjusted to suit the sky conditions or light source and achieve more natural color tones in the image. Option Description a Auto (default setting) White balance is automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. b Preset manual Use when shooting under unusual lighting (E42). c Daylight Use when shooting outdoors in direct sunlight. d Incandescent Use when shooting under incandescent lighting. e Fluorescent Use when shooting under fluorescent lighting. f Cloudy Use when shooting under overcast skies. g Flash Use when shooting with the flash. The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode (A 8). No icon is displayed when Auto is selected. Reference Section E41