Shutter Release Button - Nikon FG Instruction Manual

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Depressing the shutter release button halfway
switches on the exposure meter for approx 16 sec,
even after taking your finger off the button , and
cau ses the viewfinder LED(s) to light up steadily
Pu shing the button all the way down releases the
shutter
To check battery power, depress the button halfway.
If the viewfinder LED(s) lights steadily, power is
sufficient If the LED(s) disappears the instant you
remove your finger from the button, power is weak
and you must change batteries If you continue to use
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the camera in this situation , the batteries will be com-
pletely exhausted when the shutter release button is
depressed , the shutter curtains will not open and the
mirror will be locked in the up position To return the
mirror to its place, switch to the 8 setting .
The shutter release button is threaded at the center
to accept a standard cable release.