Nikon D3000 Reference Manual

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White Balance
White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. 
Auto white balance is recommended for most light sources; in PSA, and M modes, 
other values can be selected if necessary according to the type of source:
1
Place the cursor in the information display.
If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the 
R button. 
Press the 
P button to place the cursor in the information display.
2
Display white balance options.
Highlight the current white balance setting in 
the information display and press 
J.
3
Choose a white balance option.
Highlight one of the following options and press 
J.
R button
Information display
P button
Auto
Direct sunlight
Shade
Incandescent
Flash
Preset manual (0 83)
Fluorescent (0 81)
Cloudy