Nikon D5300 User Manual page 147

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The Standby Timer
The viewfinder and information display will turn off if no operations are performed for about
eight seconds, reducing the drain on the battery. Press the shutter-release button halfway to
reactivate the display. The length of time before the standby timer expires automatically can
be selected using Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers; 0 186).
Exposure meters on
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The Built-in Flash
If additional lighting is required for correct exposure in i mode,
the built-in flash will pop up automatically when the shutter-
release button is pressed halfway (0 62). If the flash is raised,
photographs can only be taken when the flash-ready indicator (M)
is displayed. If the flash-ready indicator is not displayed, the flash
is charging; remove your finger briefly from the shutter-release
button and try again.
When the flash is not in use, return it to its closed position by
pressing it gently downward till the latch clicks into place.
Exposure meters off Exposure meters on
"Point-and-Shoot" Modes (i and j)
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