Nikon D3100 D3100 User's Manual - Page 103

White Balance White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. Auto white balance is recommended for most light sources; in P, S, A, and M modes, other values can be selected if necessary according to the type of source: Option Description v Auto Automatic white balance adjustment. Recommended in most situations. J Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting. I Fluorescent Use with the light sources listed on page 88. H Direct sunlight Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight. N Flash Use with the flash. G Cloudy Use in daylight under overcast skies. M Shade Use in daylight with subjects in the shade. L Preset manual Measure white balance or copy white balance from existing photo (0 90). 1 Place the cursor in the information display. If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the P button. Press the P button again to place the cursor in the information display. t Information display P button 2 Display white balance options. Highlight the current white balance setting in the information display and press J. 3 Choose a white balance option. Highlight an option and press J. To return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. 87