Pentax 18173 Operation Manual - Page 47

xc v z Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity 1/3 MENU Exit 2592 1944 AWB Wide Auto OK Ok Taking Pictures Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance) You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting. Automatic Daylight Shade Tungsten Light Fluorescent Light 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. Choose the type of fluorescent light from W (white (4200°K)*), N (neutral white (5000°K)*) and D (daylight (6500°K)*). Manual Use this mode when taking pictures by adjusting the white balance manually. *The color temperature (°K) is approximate and does not indicate the precise color. z Select [White Balance] on the [ Rec.Mode] menu. x Press the four-way controller ( ). The white balance screen will be White Balance AWB displayed. c Use the four-way controller ( ) -D to select the setting. v Press the OK button twice. MENU Exit OK Ok The camera is ready to take the picture. Saving the White Balance p.87 45