Nikon 25214 D70 User's Guide - Page 34

Tutorial-Basic Photography Basic Photography Taking Your First Photographs Step 1-Rotate the Mode Dial to Rotate the mode dial to . In this automatic, "point-and-shoot" mode, the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions, making it ideal for first-time users of digital SLR cameras. Step 2-Ready the Camera Before taking photographs, ready the camera as described below. 2.1 Turn the camera on The control panel will turn on and the display in the viewfinder will light. 2.2 Check the battery level Check the battery level in the viewfinder or control panel. Icon* Control Viewpanel finder Status Notes Battery fully Aperture and shutter-speed indicators in - charged control panel and all indicators in viewfind- er turn off if no operations are performed - Battery partially for 6 s (auto meter off). Press shutter-redischarged lease button halfway to reactivate display. Low battery Ready fully-charged spare battery. Battery (flashes) (flashes) exhausted Shutter release disabled. * No icon displayed when camera powered by optional AC adapter. 24