Nikon D40 manual Index

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Index

Symbols

3D color matrix metering II. See Metering

420-pixel RGB sensor. See Metering; White balance (aperture) button, 2, 43

(auto/flash off mode), 4, 18

(child mode), 4, 19

(close-up mode), 4, 19

(continuous shooting indi- cator), 6, 32

(delete) button, 3, 20, 54

/Fn button (Custom Set- tings menu), 77,115

(exposure compensation), 5, 6, 47

(exposure compensation) button, 2, 47

(flash compensation), 5, 6, 48

(flash compensation) but- ton, 2, 48

(flash-ready indicator), 5, 17, 111–112

(flash mode) button, 2, 34

?(help) button, 3

?(help indicator), 3, 111–112

(landscape mode), 4, 18

(night portrait mode), 4, 19

(playback) button, 3, 20, 50

(playback zoom) button, 3, 50, 52, 53

(portrait mode), 4, 18

(protect) button, 3, 54

(remote control indicator), 32, 33

(self-timer) button, 2, 33

(self timer indicator), 32, 33

(sports mode), 4, 19

(thumbnail) button, 3, 50, 52, 53

A

A.See Aperture-priority auto Accessories. See also Battery; Lens; Flash, optional

optional, 96–103 supplied, 7

(AE-L/AF-L) button, 3, 46, 77 Adobe RGB. See Color mode Advanced Wireless Lighting, 100

AE-L/AF-L (Custom Settings menu), 77

AE lock (Custom Settings menu), 77

AF-A. See Focus, mode AF-area mode. See Focus, AF- area mode

AF-area mode (Custom Set-

CLS. See Creative Lighting Sys-

E

tings menu), 24, 75

tem

Electronic range finder. See

AF-assist(Custom Settings

Color. See Color mode; Filter

Focus, manual

menu), 76

effects; Hue; Saturation;

Exif version 2.21, 117

AF-assist illuminator, 2, 23, 76

White balance

Exposure, 39–44, 45–48,. See

AF-C. See Focus, mode

Color mode, 69

also Aperture; Aperture-prior-

AF-S. See Focus, mode

Color profile. See Color mode

ity auto; Autoexposure lock;

AF-S/AF-I. See Lens, AF-S/AF-I

Color space. See Color mode

Programmed auto; Shutter-

Aperture, 6, 39–44, 117

Color temperature, 70, 118. See

priority auto; Shutter speed;

maximum, 28, 42, 43,101

also White balance

Manual mode

minimum, 8, 39, 42, 43

Computer, 55–56

compensation, 47

Aperture-priority auto, 39, 42

Continuous. See Shooting

electronic analog exposure

Autoexposure lock, 46, 77. See

mode, continuous

display, 43

also AE lock

Continuous-servo AF. See

meters, 14, 78

Autofocus. See Focus

Focus, autofocus, mode

program, 116

Auto image rotation (setup

Contrast, 68–69. See also Opti-

Eyepiece cap, 7, 33

menu), 88

mize image; Tone compen-

F

Auto meter off, 14

sation

File, 29–31, 51, 86, 116

(auto mode), 4, 15–17

Copies. See Small picture

format, 31, 117

Auto off timers (Custom Set-

Creative Lighting System (CLS),

File no. sequence (setup

tings menu), 78

99–101

menu), 86

Auto shooting info (setup

Crop, 59, 91. See also Printing,

Filter. See also Accessories,

menu), 83

cropping pictures for; Trim

optional; Filter effects

 

CSM/Setup menu (setup

B

Neutral Density (ND), 102,

menu), 80–81

BASIC. See Image quality

111

Custom Settings, 74–79

Battery, 7, 9–10, 15, 103, 106–

Filter effects (retouch menu),

 

107, 121. See also Clock, bat-

D

92

tery

Date, 11, 83. See also Clock;

Firmware. See Firmware ver-

EN-EL9, 7, 9–10, 103, 121

World time

sion

inserting, 9–10

Daylight saving time, 11, 83.

Firmware version (setup

life, 121

See also World time

menu), 86

storage, 106–107

DCF. See Design Rule for Cam-

FINE. See Image quality

Beep (Custom Settings menu),

era File System

Flash

74

Default settings, 38, 74, 113–

built in, 2, 17, 34–36, 78

Black and white, 68, 92

114. See also Reset; Two-but-

compensation, 48

Blur, reducing, 32, 41, 44. See

ton reset

level, 76

also Self timer; Shooting

Delete, 20, 54, 65. See also

mode, 34–36

mode, delayed remote;

Memory card, formatting; Pro-

optional, 99–101

Shooting mode, quick-

tecting photographs

range, 117

response remote

all images, 65

ready indicator, 5, 17, 111–

Brightness. See Exposure;

selected images, 65

112

Flash, level; LCD brightness;

single-frame playback, 20, 54

remote, 99

Monitor, brightness of

Delete (playback menu), 65

Flexible program. See Pro-

Built-in flash (Custom Set-

Depth of field, 39–40, 42

grammed auto

tings menu), 78

Design Rule for Camera File

(function) button, 2, 77,

Bulb. See Long time-exposures

System, 117

115

Burst. See Shooting mode,

Digital Print Order Format, 57,

Focus, 23–28

continuous

60–61, 117

AF-area mode, 24, 75

C

Digital Vari-Program, 4, 18–19

area, 24, 25

Diopter, 14. See also Viewfinder

center, 19, 25

Camera Control Pro, 56, 103

D-lighting, 90

autofocus, 23–27

Capture NX, 31, 87, 103

D-lighting(retouch menu), 90

lock, 26–27

Center-weighted. See Meter-

DPOF See Digital Print Order

manual, 28

ing

Format

mode, 23, 75

Clock, 83, 111

Dust off ref photo (setup

tracking, 119

battery, 83

menu), 87

Folder, 51, 66, 85

Close up, 4, 19

Dynamic area AF. See Focus,

playback, 66

Closest subject priority. See

AF-area mode

recording, 85

Focus, AF-area mode

 

Folders (setup menu), 85

 

 

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Contents $4!, #!-%2 See pages Where to Find ItError Messages See pages Troubleshooting See pagesTechnical Notes Custom SettingsIntroduction More on PlaybackFor Your Safety For Your SafetyUse appropriate cables IiiSymbol for Separate Collection in European Countries Table of Contents Table of Contents General Questions Camera SetupIndex IndexHow can I get more photos on the memory card? Can the flash fire automatically when needed?Viii Q&A Index Taking PhotographsCan I create a monochrome copy of a photograph? Viewing, Printing, and Retouching PhotographsCan I zoom in on pictures to make sure they’re in focus? Is there an automatic playback slide show option?Life-Long Learning Lens Introduction108 Getting to Know the CameraIntroduction Getting to Know the Camera Camera BodyPress up Multi selectorPlayback Menus/shooting info 22Advanced Modes Exposure Modes Mode DialSelect these modes for full control over camera settings D40 offers a choice of the following twelve shooting modesViewfinder Display ViewfinderLarge-Capacity Memory Cards Shutter-Speed and Aperture Displays Shooting Information DisplayCamera Strap Supplied AccessoriesEN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 103 DK-5 Viewfinder Eyepiece CapDetaching Lenses First StepsAttaching a Lens Introduction First StepsCharging and Inserting the Battery Battery and ChargerIntroduction First Steps Removing the Battery Basic Setup Using Camera MenusIntroduction First Steps Inserting Memory Cards FrontRemoving Memory Cards Display options Highlight Yes Write Protect SwitchWrite-protect switch Highlight Format memory cardExposure meters on Exposure meters off Adjusting Viewfinder FocusFocus brackets Auto Meter OffPoint-and-Shoot Photography Mode Tutorial Point-and-Shoot Photography ModeDescription Tutorial Point-and-Shoot Photography Mode Using a Zoom LensHolding the Camera Built-in Flash Turn the camera off when shooting is completeShutter-Release Button FocusPortrait Creative Photography Digital Vari-ProgramsTutorial Creative Photography Digital Vari-Programs Auto Flash OffNight Portrait ChildSports Close UpBasic Playback Tutorial Basic PlaybackDeleting Unwanted Photographs Reference More on Photography All ModesA, and M Modes More on PlaybackShooting Information Display More on Photography All ModesFocus Focus ModeFocus mode Description Focus ModeReference More on Photography All Modes/Focus AF-Area ModeFocus Area Selection AE-L/AF-L Focus LockRelease button halfway to initiate focus Controls used Shutter-release button/AE-L/AF-L buttonGetting Good Results with Autofocus Manual Focus Electronic Range FinderFocal Plane Position SmallImage sizeLarge Image Quality and SizeImage Quality and Size HighImage qualityLowImage size Size pixels Image QualityImage Size Option Format DescriptionCapture NX File Names11- /Fn Button Memory Buffer Shooting ModeReference More on Photography All Modes/Shooting Mode Mode DescriptionShutter released about 2s after camera has focused Self-Timer and Remote Control ModesShutter released when camera focuses Level surface Select one of the following shooting modesRotate the mode dial to P, S, A, or M Press Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash , , , , and Modes Using the Built-in Flash P, S, A, and M ModesSync Flash ModeCustom Settings 76 Slow Red-eyeRear-Curtain Sync ISO Auto ISO SensitivitySensitivity ISO SensitivityDefault Settings Two-Button ResetReference More on Photography All Modes/Two-Button Reset Option DefaultShutter Speed and Aperture Lens Aperture RingMode P Programmed Auto Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/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 AutoMode M Manual Electronic Analog Exposure DisplayDisplay Description 35s, f/25 Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode M ManualLong Time-Exposures Thirty minutes or until the button is pressed a second timeMethod Description Metering can also be selected from the Custom Settings menuExposure MeteringReference P, S, A, and M Modes/Exposure Adjusting Shutter Speed and ApertureMode Setting Autoexposure LockExposure Compensation 1EV No exposure compensation+2EV Flash Compensation Flash CompensationWhite Balance Image Review Auto Off TimersViewing Photographs on the Camera Auto Image Rotation 88/Rotate TallRetouch History1 Photo InformationFile Information Shooting Data,Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback HighlightsHistogram Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom This option can be used to delete multiple photographs Protecting Photographs from DeletionDeleting Individual Photographs DeleteComputer operating system Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera Connecting the USB CableMac OS Drag the camera volume Nikon D40 into the TrashWindows Vista/Windows XP Windows 2000 ProfessionalPrinting Via Direct USB Connection Printing PhotographsPrinting Via Direct USB Connection Take photographsConnecting the Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time Additional pictures Printing Multiple PicturesPrinting Selected Photographs Choosing Print select displays the menu shown in StepPrint Set Creating a Dpof Print Order Print SetConnect to video device Viewing Photographs on TVTune the television to the video channel Recorded to video tape the camera monitor will remain offReturn to previous menu Using Camera MenusPersonalize camera settings Move cursor up Increase numberTo modify menu settings Menu Guide/Using Camera MenusPlayback Options The Playback Menu DeleteDelete menu contains the following options Choose a folder for playback Playback FolderRotate Tall Menu Guide/Playback Options The Playback MenuSlide Show Print Set DpofFollowing operations can be performed during a slide show Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Optimize Image P, S, A, and M ModesMenu Guide/Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Customizing Image Enhancement Options Custom Default setting AutoDefault setting IIIa sRGB Default setting ±0Select image quality Fine-Tuning White BalancePreset White Balance White Balance P, S, A, and M ModesMeasuring a Value for Preset White Balance Copying White Balance from a Photograph Adjust ISO sensitivity ISO SensitivityNoise Reduction Beep Custom SettingsReset Menu Guide/Custom SettingsNo Memory Card? Shooting ModeMenu Guide/Custom Settings Metering P, S, A, and M Modes OnlyISO Auto P, S, A, and M Modes Only Adjust flash levelFlash Compensation P, S, A, and M Modes Only AF-assist All Modes ExceptChoose the function performed by the Fn button 11 /Fn ButtonAE-L/AF-L AE LockAuto Off Auto off TimersBuilt-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes Only Optional SB-400 SpeedlightRemote on Duration Self-TimerBasic Camera Settings The Setup Menu CSM/Setup menuMenu Guide/Basic Camera Settings The Setup Menu Menu Guide/Basic Camera Settings The Setup Menu Format Memory CardInfo Display Format Manual flash control indicator Classic format is shown below39-44 LCD Brightness Video ModeAuto Shooting Info World TimeLanguage Image CommentChoose the language for camera menus and messages from Naming Folders NCD40 default Folder Current folderFolders Delete Delete all empty folders on the memory cardView the current camera firmware version File No. SequenceMirror Lock-Up Firmware VersionImage Dust Off Dust off Ref PhotoAuto Image Rotation Camera rotated OrientationCounter-clockwise Image Quality Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch MenuDescription Lighting Retouching CopiesBeforeAfter LightingMenu Guide/Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu To create retouched copies from the retouch menuRed-Eye Correction TrimTrim Image Quality and Size Color MonochromeFilter Effects Small PictureHighlight Select picture Viewing Small PicturesSelect pictures 65. Selected pictures are Image Overlay Image Overlay Picture Angle and Focal Length Optional AccessoriesTechnical Notes/Optional Accessories Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesType G and D Lenses Lens/accessoryLenses AI-P NikkorAF-Assist Illumination/Red-Eye Reduction Incompatible Non-CPU Lenses and AccessoriesSB-400, SB-800, and SB-600 Speedlights SB-R200 Wireless Remote SpeedlightSU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander Optional Flash Units SpeedlightsAS-15 Accessory Shoe Adapter Flash mode/featureFlash mode SB-26, SB-25, SB-24 SB-21B2, SB-29s2 Use Only Nikon Flash AccessoriesTechnical Notes/Optional Accessories Memory Cards Other AccessoriesApproved Memory Cards FiltersRemote Controls Accessories for the D40Storage CleaningCaring for the Camera Technical Notes/Caring for the CameraPresent, proceed to Step Use a Reliable Power SourceLow-Pass Filter Low-pass filterLens 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 batteryAF-A mode TroubleshootingTechnical Notes/Troubleshooting Problem SolutionTechnical Notes/Troubleshooting Set USB to MTP/PTP RotationMessage Camera Error Messages and DisplaysSet Playback folder to All Appendix Following defaults are restored with Custom Setting R Reset Defaults for other settings are listed belowTechnical Notes/Appendix Command Dial Choose a flash mode ModesSet flash compensation P, S Modes Image size File size MB1 Exposure Program Mode PExposure program for mode P is shown in the following graph Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/SizeSupported Standards Flash ControlShutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash RangeDir. sunlight White Balance and Color TemperatureFine tuning White balance None Auto Fine tuning added to value selected by cameraTechnical Notes/Specifications SpecificationsTechnical Notes/Specifications Slow shutter speeds EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion BatteryBattery Life SpecificationsDC 8.4V/0.9A 80g 2.8oz., excluding power cableZoom adjusted by rotating lens ring AC 100-240V, 50/60HzIndex Image size shooting menu, 30 Video mode setup menu, 62 126 0RINTEDNIN Elgium 3& -!
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