Nikon D3500 Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 92

In modes other than i, j, and (, the following AF-area modes can be selected in live view: Option 6 Facepriority AF 7 Wide-area AF Description Use for portraits. The camera automatically detects and focuses on portrait subjects; the selected subject is indicated by a double yellow border (if multiple faces are detected, the camera will focus on the closest subject; to choose a different subject, use the multi selector). If the camera can no longer detect the subject (because, for example, the subject has turned to face away from the camera), the border will no longer be displayed. Use for hand-held shots of landscapes and other nonportrait subjects. 8 Normalarea AF Use for pin-point focus on a selected spot in the frame. A tripod is recommended. 68 More on Photography