Nikon COOLPIX S4200 Reference Manual - Page 152

The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) W White Balance (Adjusting Hue) On the A (auto) mode shooting screen M Tap the d tab M W White balance 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, choose a white balance setting that matches the light source before shooting. Although the default setting, Auto, can be used under most types of lighting, the white balance setting suited to a particular light source can be specified manually to achieve more accurate results. Option s Auto (default setting) b Preset manual c Daylight d Incandescent e Fluorescent f Cloudy g Flash Description White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in most situations. Useful when shooting under unusual lighting. See "Preset Manual" (E45) for more information. White balance adjusted for direct sunlight. Use under incandescent lighting. Use under fluorescent lighting. Use when taking pictures under overcast skies. Use with the flash. Reference Section B Note About White Balance At white-balance settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off (c) (A55). E44