9Parts of the CameraBefore You BeginThe Shutter-Release ButtonThe camera has a two stage shutter-releasebutton. The camera sets focus and exposurewhen the button is pressed halfway. The green(AF) lamp next to the viewfinder will light whenthe focus operation is complete. Focus and expo-sure will remain locked while the shutter-releasebutton is pressed halfway. To take the picture,press the shutter-release button the rest of theway down.The ( Monitor) ButtonThe button controls the monitor.Monitor showscurrent settings andview through lensMonitor shows viewthrough lens onlyMonitor off( , P, S, A,and M only)The monitor turns off automatically when face down on the camera body.