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Contents $4!, #!-%2 Error Messages See pages Where to Find ItTroubleshooting See pages See pagesIntroduction Custom SettingsMore on Playback Technical NotesFor Your Safety For Your SafetyUse appropriate cables IiiSymbol for Separate Collection in European Countries Table of Contents Table of Contents Index Camera SetupIndex General QuestionsViii Q&A Index Can the flash fire automatically when needed?Taking Photographs How can I get more photos on the memory card?Can I zoom in on pictures to make sure they’re in focus? Viewing, Printing, and Retouching PhotographsIs there an automatic playback slide show option? Can I create a monochrome copy of a photograph?Life-Long Learning Lens IntroductionIntroduction Getting to Know the Camera Getting to Know the CameraCamera Body 108Playback Multi selectorMenus/shooting info 22 Press upSelect these modes for full control over camera settings Mode DialD40 offers a choice of the following twelve shooting modes Advanced Modes Exposure ModesViewfinder Viewfinder DisplayLarge-Capacity Memory Cards Shutter-Speed and Aperture Displays Shooting Information DisplayEN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 103 Supplied AccessoriesDK-5 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cap Camera StrapAttaching a Lens First StepsIntroduction First Steps Detaching LensesBattery and Charger Charging and Inserting the BatteryIntroduction First Steps Removing the Battery Using Camera Menus Basic SetupIntroduction First Steps Front Inserting Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards Write-protect switch Write Protect SwitchHighlight Format memory card Display options Highlight YesFocus brackets Adjusting Viewfinder FocusAuto Meter Off Exposure meters on Exposure meters offTutorial Point-and-Shoot Photography Mode Point-and-Shoot Photography ModeDescription Using a Zoom Lens Tutorial Point-and-Shoot Photography ModeHolding the Camera Shutter-Release Button Turn the camera off when shooting is completeFocus Built-in FlashTutorial Creative Photography Digital Vari-Programs Creative Photography Digital Vari-ProgramsAuto Flash Off PortraitSports ChildClose Up Night PortraitTutorial Basic Playback Basic PlaybackDeleting Unwanted Photographs A, and M Modes More on Photography All ModesMore on Playback ReferenceShooting Information Display More on Photography All ModesFocus mode Description Focus ModeFocus Mode FocusReference More on Photography All Modes/Focus AF-Area ModeFocus Area Selection Release button halfway to initiate focus Focus LockControls used Shutter-release button/AE-L/AF-L button AE-L/AF-LGetting Good Results with Autofocus Electronic Range Finder Manual FocusFocal Plane Position Image Quality and Size Image Quality and SizeHighImage qualityLow SmallImage sizeLargeImage Size Image QualityOption Format Description Image size Size pixelsFile Names Capture NX11- /Fn Button Reference More on Photography All Modes/Shooting Mode Shooting ModeMode Description Memory BufferShutter released when camera focuses Self-Timer and Remote Control ModesLevel surface Select one of the following shooting modes Shutter released about 2s after camera has focusedUsing the Built-in Flash , , , , and Modes Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes Rotate the mode dial to P, S, A, or M PressCustom Settings 76 Flash ModeSlow Red-eye SyncRear-Curtain Sync Sensitivity ISO SensitivityISO Sensitivity ISO AutoReference More on Photography All Modes/Two-Button Reset Two-Button ResetOption Default Default SettingsShutter Speed and Aperture Lens Aperture RingReference P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode P Programmed Auto Mode P Programmed AutoFlexible Program Shutter Speed and Camera Shake Mode S Shutter-Priority AutoReference P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode a Aperture-Priority Auto Mode a Aperture-Priority AutoElectronic Analog Exposure Display Mode M ManualDisplay Description Long Time-Exposures Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode M ManualThirty minutes or until the button is pressed a second time 35s, f/25Exposure Metering can also be selected from the Custom Settings menuMetering Method DescriptionMode Setting Adjusting Shutter Speed and ApertureAutoexposure Lock Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/Exposure1EV No exposure compensation Exposure Compensation+2EV Flash Compensation Flash CompensationWhite Balance Viewing Photographs on the Camera Auto Off TimersAuto Image Rotation 88/Rotate Tall Image ReviewFile Information Photo InformationShooting Data, Retouch History1Highlights Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail PlaybackHistogram Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Deleting Individual Photographs Protecting Photographs from DeletionDelete This option can be used to delete multiple photographsBefore Connecting the Camera Connecting to a ComputerConnecting the USB Cable Computer operating systemWindows Vista/Windows XP Drag the camera volume Nikon D40 into the TrashWindows 2000 Professional Mac OSPrinting Via Direct USB Connection Printing PhotographsTake photographs Printing Via Direct USB ConnectionConnecting the Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time Printing Selected Photographs Printing Multiple PicturesChoosing Print select displays the menu shown in Step Additional picturesPrint Set Creating a Dpof Print Order Print SetTune the television to the video channel Viewing Photographs on TVRecorded to video tape the camera monitor will remain off Connect to video devicePersonalize camera settings Using Camera MenusMove cursor up Increase number Return to previous menuTo modify menu settings Menu Guide/Using Camera MenusDelete Playback Options The Playback MenuDelete menu contains the following options Rotate Tall Playback FolderMenu Guide/Playback Options The Playback Menu Choose a folder for playbackPrint Set Dpof Slide ShowFollowing operations can be performed during a slide show Optimize Image P, S, A, and M Modes Shooting Options The Shooting MenuMenu Guide/Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Default setting IIIa sRGB Default setting AutoDefault setting ±0 Customizing Image Enhancement Options CustomPreset White Balance Fine-Tuning White BalanceWhite Balance P, S, A, and M Modes Select image qualityMeasuring a Value for Preset White Balance Copying White Balance from a Photograph ISO Sensitivity Adjust ISO sensitivityNoise Reduction Reset Custom SettingsMenu Guide/Custom Settings BeepMenu Guide/Custom Settings Shooting ModeMetering P, S, A, and M Modes Only No Memory Card?Flash Compensation P, S, A, and M Modes Only Adjust flash levelAF-assist All Modes Except ISO Auto P, S, A, and M Modes OnlyAE-L/AF-L 11 /Fn ButtonAE Lock Choose the function performed by the Fn buttonBuilt-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes Only Auto off TimersOptional SB-400 Speedlight Auto OffRemote on Duration Self-TimerCSM/Setup menu Basic Camera Settings The Setup MenuMenu Guide/Basic Camera Settings The Setup Menu Format Memory Card Menu Guide/Basic Camera Settings The Setup MenuInfo Display Format Classic format is shown below Manual flash control indicator39-44 Auto Shooting Info Video ModeWorld Time LCD BrightnessImage Comment LanguageChoose the language for camera menus and messages from Folders NCD40 default Folder Current folderDelete Delete all empty folders on the memory card Naming FoldersMirror Lock-Up File No. SequenceFirmware Version View the current camera firmware versionImage Dust Off Dust off Ref PhotoCamera rotated Orientation Auto Image RotationCounter-clockwise Description Lighting Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch MenuRetouching Copies Image QualityMenu Guide/Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu LightingTo create retouched copies from the retouch menu BeforeAfterTrim Red-Eye CorrectionTrim Image Quality and Size Filter Effects MonochromeSmall Picture ColorViewing Small Pictures Highlight Select pictureSelect pictures 65. Selected pictures are Image Overlay Image Overlay Technical Notes/Optional Accessories Optional AccessoriesUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Picture Angle and Focal LengthLenses Lens/accessoryAI-P Nikkor Type G and D LensesAF-Assist Illumination/Red-Eye Reduction Incompatible Non-CPU Lenses and AccessoriesSU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander SB-R200 Wireless Remote SpeedlightOptional Flash Units Speedlights SB-400, SB-800, and SB-600 SpeedlightsFlash mode SB-26, SB-25, SB-24 SB-21B2, SB-29s2 Flash mode/featureUse Only Nikon Flash Accessories AS-15 Accessory Shoe AdapterTechnical Notes/Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards Other AccessoriesFilters Memory CardsRemote Controls Accessories for the D40Caring for the Camera CleaningTechnical Notes/Caring for the Camera StorageLow-Pass Filter Use a Reliable Power SourceLow-pass filter Present, proceed to StepLens contacts Keep the lens contacts clean Caring for the Camera and Battery CautionsForeign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter Turn the product off before replacing the batteryTechnical Notes/Troubleshooting TroubleshootingProblem Solution AF-A modeTechnical Notes/Troubleshooting Set USB to MTP/PTP RotationMessage Camera Error Messages and DisplaysSet Playback folder to All Appendix Defaults for other settings are listed below Following defaults are restored with Custom Setting R ResetTechnical Notes/Appendix Choose a flash mode Modes Command DialSet flash compensation P, S Modes Exposure program for mode P is shown in the following graph Exposure Program Mode PMemory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size Image size File size MB1Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash Flash ControlAperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range Supported StandardsFine tuning White balance None Auto White Balance and Color TemperatureFine tuning added to value selected by camera Dir. sunlightTechnical Notes/Specifications SpecificationsTechnical Notes/Specifications Battery Life EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion BatterySpecifications Slow shutter speedsZoom adjusted by rotating lens ring 80g 2.8oz., excluding power cableAC 100-240V, 50/60Hz DC 8.4V/0.9AIndex Image size shooting menu, 30 Video mode setup menu, 62 126 0RINTEDNIN Elgium 3& -!

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