Nikon COOLPIX S6500 Reference Manual - Page 174

White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Select 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 (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 a Auto (default setting) b Preset manual c Daylight d Incandescent e Fluorescent f Cloudy g Flash Description White balance is automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Useful when shooting under unusual lighting (E43). White balance adjusted for direct sunlight. Use under incandescent lighting. Use under fluorescent lighting. Use when taking images under overcast skies. Use with the flash. The current setting can be confirmed in the monitor when shooting (A9). No icon is displayed when Auto is selected. Reference Section E42