Nikon D5500 - Manual (Page 161)

137 P, S, A, and M Modes
White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of
the light source. Auto white balance is recommended for most
light sources; other values can be selected if necessary
according to the type of source:
1
Display white balance options.
Press the
P button, then highlight the
current white balance setting in the
information display and press
J.
White Balance
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 138.
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 (
0 142).
P button
Information display