F4: Assign Fn Button - Nikon D800E User Manual

f4: Assign Fn Button

Choose the role played by the Fn button,
either by itself (Fn button press) or when
used in combination with the command dials
(Fn button + command dials).
Fn button press
Selecting Fn button press displays the following options:
Option
q
*
Preview
r
*
FV lock
B
AE/AF lock
C
AE lock only Exposure locks while the Fn button is pressed.
AE lock
D
(Reset on
*
release)
AE lock
E
*
(Hold)
F
AF lock only Focus locks while the Fn button is pressed.
A
*
AF-ON
s
Flash off
Press the Fn button to preview depth of field (0 117).
Press the Fn button to lock flash value (built-in flash and
compatible optional flash units only, 0 190, 382). Press
again to cancel FV lock.
Focus and exposure lock while the Fn button is pressed.
Exposure locks when the Fn button is pressed, and
remains locked until the button is pressed a second
time, the shutter is released, or the exposure meters
turn off.
Exposure locks when the Fn button is pressed, and
remains locked until the button is pressed a second
time or the exposure meters turn off.
Pressing the Fn button initiates autofocus.
The flash will not fire in photos taken while the Fn
button is pressed.
G button A Custom Settings menu
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