Nikon 25214 D70 User's Guide - Page 22

Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera Navigating the Menus The multi selector is used to navigate through the camera menus. Move cursor up Cancel and return to previous menu, or move cursor left Display sub-menu, move cursor right, or make selection. Move cursor down The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two stage shutter-release button. The camera sets focus and exposure when the button is pressed halfway. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter-release button is kept in this position. To take the picture, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. The Multi Selector The button can also be used to select items highlighted in the camera menus. There may be some cases in which the operations listed on this page do not apply. Auto Meter Off At default settings, the camera continues to meter exposure for six seconds after you remove your finger from the shutter-release button. The shutter speed and aperture indicators in the control panel and all indicators in the viewfinder then turn off to save power (auto meter off). The length of the auto meter off delay can be adjusted using Custom Setting 23 (Meter-off; 153). 12