Nikon D3400 Triple Lens Parent's Kit Owner's Manual

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P, S, A, and M Modes
Autoexposure Lock
Use autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after using 
M (Center-weighted metering) and N (Spot metering) to 
meter exposure; note that autoexposure lock is not available in 
i or j mode.
1
Lock exposure.
Position the subject in the selected 
focus point and press the shutter-
release button halfway. With the 
shutter-release button pressed 
halfway and the subject positioned in 
the focus point, press the 
A (L) 
button to lock exposure.
While exposure lock is in effect, an AE-L 
indicator will appear in the viewfinder 
and the monitor.
Shutter-release button
A (L) button