Nikon D3300 - Manual (Page 144)

124 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:
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 126.
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 (
0 129).