73E Using the FullRange of FeaturesSetting the White Balance1. Make sure the camera is set to the Q (program AE) mode.2. Open the menu and select CAM.SET UP.3. Select WHITE BAL.4. a) For the indoor, outdoor or auto settings, press the SELECT dialin to choose the setting.• T/U appears in the display when you set the white balance toindoor/outdoor mode.b) To set the white balance yourself, point the camera at a whiteobject (such as a sheet of paper) and zoom in until it fills thedisplay. Then press the SELECT dial in to select SETW.Select SETW again.• Make sure to continue pointing the camera at the white object until youhave finished setting the white balance.• The W display flashes then remains lit.• Depending on the light source, the flashing may at times continue. Theresult will remain better than with the auto setting and you can continuerecording.5. Close the menu.The camera’s auto white balancesystem compensates for a wide range oflighting conditions. Although slightvariations are unavoidable, colors willappear natural in virtually everysituation.In some cases, you will get betterresults by setting the white balanceyourself, or using one of the two presetmodes:T Indoor Mode• Under halogen or studio/videolighting• Subject is of one dominant color• Close upsU Outdoor mode• In daylight, especially for close-ups and where the subject is ofone dominant colorWHITE BAL.••AUTOCAM.SET UP( 34)CARDR E CMOVIE P.SCAN3_ELURA2_E(33-79) 7/25/00 17:10 Page 73
