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Format memory card (setup menu), 13, 81

H

Help, 3, 112

Highlights, 52

Histogram, 52, 92

Hue, 69

I

(setting) button, 3, 22 Illuminator. See AF-assist illu- minator

Image comment (setup menu), 84

Image overlay (retouch menu), 94–95

Image quality, 29–31, 70 NEF (RAW), 30–31

Image quality (shooting menu), 30, 70

Image sensor, 30, 86, 105, 106 dimensions of, 119

Image size, 29–31, 70 Image review (Custom Set- tings menu), 75

Image size (shooting menu), 30, 70

(shooting information) but- ton, 2, 22

Info display format (setup menu), 81–82

ISO auto (Custom Settings menu), 76

ISO sensitivity, 37, 73, 76 auto, 37, 76

ISO sensitivity (shooting menu), 37, 73

i-TTL flash control, 78, 99–101

J

JPEG, 29–31, 57, 116

K

K.See Number of exposures remaining

L

L.See Image size Landscapes. See (land- scape mode)

Language, 84, 121 Language (setup menu), 84 LCD brightness (setup menu), 83

Lens, 1, 8, 97–98, 122 AF-S/AF-I, 1, 8, 97 non-CPU, 97–98

Lighting. See Flash; White bal- ance

Long time-exposures, 44 Low-pass filter, 86, 105

cleaning, 105

M

M.See Image size

M. See Manual mode Manual mode, 39, 43–44 Mass storage. See USB, Mass storage

Matrix. See Metering Memory buffer, 32, 116 Memory card, 12–13, 81, 102, 116

approved, 102 capacity, 116 formatting, 12–13, 81 lock, 13

(menu) button, 3, 63–64 Menus, 63–95. See also CSM/

Setup menu using, 63–64

Metering, 45–46, 75 Mirror, 86, 104, 105

Mirror lock-up (setup menu), 86, 105

Mode, 4. See also Aperture-pri- ority auto; Auto mode; Digital Vari-Program; Programmed auto; Manual mode; Shutter- priority auto

Monitor, 3, 6, 50, 104 auto off, 14, 78 brightness of, 83

Monochrome, 68, 92. See also Black and white Monochrome (retouch menu), 92

Moving subjects. See (sports mode); Focus, autofo- cus, mode

MTP/PTP. See USB, MTP/PTP

N

ND. See Filter, Neutral Density (ND)

NEF (RAW). See Image quality, NEF (RAW)

Neutral Density. See Filter, Neutral Density (ND) Night photography. See (night portrait mode) Noise, 37, 44, 73, 76. See also

Noise reduction

Noise reduction (shooting menu), 73

No memory card? (Custom Settings menu), 75 Non-CPU lens. See Lens, non-

CPU

NORMAL. See Image quality Number of exposures remain- ing, 5, 6, 15

O

Optimize image (shooting menu), 68–69

Options. See Accessories, optional

P

P.See Programmed auto PictBridge, 57–61, 117 PictureProject, 31, 55–56, 57, 88, 103

Picture Transfer Protocol. See

USB, MTP/PTP

(flexible program indicator), 5, 40

Playback, 20, 50–54 full frame, 20, 50 menu, 65–67 thumbnail, 52 zoom, 53

Playback folder (playback menu), 66

Portraits. See (portrait

mode); (night portrait mode); Optimize image PRE. See White balance, preset Printing, 57–61. See also Pict- Bridge; Print set (DPOF)

cropping pictures for, 59 Print set (DPOF) (playback menu), 60–61, 67 Programmed auto, 39, 40 Protecting photographs, 54

Q

Quality. See Image quality

R

RAW. See Image quality, NEF (RAW)

Rear curtain sync. See Flash, mode

Red eye correction (retouch menu), 91

Red-eye reduction. See Flash, mode

Remote. See Accessories, optional; Shooting mode, delayed remote; Shooting mode, quick-response remote Remote control, 32–33, 103 Remote on duration (Cus- tom Settings menu), 79 Reset. See Reset

Reset (Custom Settings menu), 74

Retouch menu, 89–95 Rotate tall (playback menu), 66

Rotating photographs, 66, 88

S

S. See Image size

S.See Shutter-priority auto (single-frame shooting indicator), 32 Saturation, 68–69

SD. See Memory card Secure Digital. See Memory card

Self timer. See Shooting mode, self timer

Self-timer (Custom Settings menu), 79

Self-portraits. See Remote con- trol; Self timer

Sensitivity. See ISO sensitivity Sepia. See Monochrome Setup menu, 80–88 Sharpening, 69

Shooting information display, 6, 22, 81–83

Shooting menu, 68–73 Shooting mode, 32–33, 75, 77

continuous, 32 delayed remote, 32–33 quick-response remote, 32– 33

self timer, 32–33, 77 single frame, 32

Shutter, 17, 41

speed, 6, 39–44. See also Exposure

Shutter-priority auto, 39, 41 Single area AF. See Focus, AF- area mode

Single frame. See Shooting mode, single frame Single-servo autofocus. See Focus, autofocus, mode Size. See Image size

Slide show. See Slide show Slide show (playback menu), 67

Slow sync. See Flash mode Small picture (retouch menu), 92–93 Speedlight. See Flash Spot. See Metering sRGB. See Color mode

T

Television, 62, 103

Time, 11, 83. See also Clock;

World time

Time exposure. See Long time exposures

Thumbnail. See Playback, thumbnail

Trim (retouch menu), 91 Tone compensation, 69 Two-button reset, 38

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Contents $4!, #!-%2 Where to Find It Error Messages See pagesTroubleshooting See pages See pagesCustom Settings IntroductionMore on Playback Technical NotesFor Your Safety For Your SafetyIii Use appropriate cablesSymbol for Separate Collection in European Countries Table of Contents Table of Contents Camera Setup IndexIndex General QuestionsCan the flash fire automatically when needed? Viii Q&A IndexTaking Photographs How can I get more photos on the memory card?Viewing, Printing, and Retouching Photographs Can I zoom in on pictures to make sure they’re in focus?Is there an automatic playback slide show option? Can I create a monochrome copy of a photograph?Life-Long Learning Introduction LensGetting to Know the Camera Introduction Getting to Know the CameraCamera Body 108Multi selector PlaybackMenus/shooting info 22 Press upMode Dial Select these modes for full control over camera settingsD40 offers a choice of the following twelve shooting modes Advanced Modes Exposure ModesViewfinder Viewfinder DisplayLarge-Capacity Memory Cards Shooting Information Display Shutter-Speed and Aperture DisplaysSupplied Accessories EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 103DK-5 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cap Camera StrapFirst Steps Attaching a LensIntroduction 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 YesAdjusting Viewfinder Focus Focus bracketsAuto 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 Turn the camera off when shooting is complete Shutter-Release ButtonFocus Built-in FlashCreative Photography Digital Vari-Programs Tutorial Creative Photography Digital Vari-ProgramsAuto Flash Off PortraitChild SportsClose Up Night PortraitTutorial Basic Playback Basic PlaybackDeleting Unwanted Photographs More on Photography All Modes A, and M ModesMore on Playback ReferenceMore on Photography All Modes Shooting Information DisplayFocus Mode Focus mode DescriptionFocus Mode FocusAF-Area Mode Reference More on Photography All Modes/FocusFocus Area Selection Focus Lock Release button halfway to initiate focusControls 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 Quality Image SizeOption Format Description Image size Size pixelsFile Names Capture NX11- /Fn Button Shooting Mode Reference More on Photography All Modes/Shooting ModeMode Description Memory BufferSelf-Timer and Remote Control Modes Shutter released when camera focusesLevel surface Select one of the following shooting modes Shutter released about 2s after camera has focusedUsing the Built-in Flash Using the Built-in Flash , , , , and ModesUsing the Built-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes Rotate the mode dial to P, S, A, or M PressFlash Mode Custom Settings 76Slow Red-eye SyncRear-Curtain Sync ISO Sensitivity SensitivityISO Sensitivity ISO AutoTwo-Button Reset Reference More on Photography All Modes/Two-Button ResetOption Default Default SettingsLens Aperture Ring Shutter Speed and ApertureReference P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode P Programmed Auto Mode P Programmed AutoFlexible Program Mode S Shutter-Priority Auto Shutter Speed and Camera ShakeMode a Aperture-Priority Auto Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode a Aperture-Priority AutoElectronic Analog Exposure Display Mode M ManualDisplay Description Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode M Manual Long Time-ExposuresThirty minutes or until the button is pressed a second time 35s, f/25Metering can also be selected from the Custom Settings menu ExposureMetering Method DescriptionAdjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture Mode SettingAutoexposure Lock Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/Exposure1EV No exposure compensation Exposure Compensation+2EV Flash Compensation Flash CompensationWhite Balance Auto Off Timers Viewing Photographs on the CameraAuto Image Rotation 88/Rotate Tall Image ReviewPhoto Information File InformationShooting Data, Retouch History1Highlights Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail PlaybackHistogram Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Protecting Photographs from Deletion Deleting Individual PhotographsDelete This option can be used to delete multiple photographsConnecting to a Computer Before Connecting the CameraConnecting the USB Cable Computer operating systemDrag the camera volume Nikon D40 into the Trash Windows Vista/Windows XPWindows 2000 Professional Mac OSPrinting Photographs Printing Via Direct USB ConnectionTake photographs Printing Via Direct USB ConnectionConnecting the Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time Printing Multiple Pictures Printing Selected PhotographsChoosing Print select displays the menu shown in Step Additional picturesCreating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Print SetViewing Photographs on TV Tune the television to the video channelRecorded to video tape the camera monitor will remain off Connect to video deviceUsing Camera Menus Personalize camera settingsMove cursor up Increase number Return to previous menuMenu Guide/Using Camera Menus To modify menu settingsDelete Playback Options The Playback MenuDelete menu contains the following options Playback Folder Rotate TallMenu 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 Auto Default setting IIIa sRGBDefault setting ±0 Customizing Image Enhancement Options CustomFine-Tuning White Balance Preset 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 Custom Settings ResetMenu Guide/Custom Settings BeepShooting Mode Menu Guide/Custom SettingsMetering P, S, A, and M Modes Only No Memory Card?Adjust flash level Flash Compensation P, S, A, and M Modes OnlyAF-assist All Modes Except ISO Auto P, S, A, and M Modes Only11 /Fn Button AE-L/AF-LAE Lock Choose the function performed by the Fn buttonAuto off Timers Built-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes OnlyOptional SB-400 Speedlight Auto OffSelf-Timer Remote on DurationCSM/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 Video Mode Auto Shooting InfoWorld Time LCD BrightnessImage Comment LanguageChoose the language for camera menus and messages from NCD40 default Folder Current folder FoldersDelete Delete all empty folders on the memory card Naming FoldersFile No. Sequence Mirror Lock-UpFirmware Version View the current camera firmware versionDust off Ref Photo Image Dust OffCamera rotated Orientation Auto Image RotationCounter-clockwise Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu Description LightingRetouching Copies Image QualityLighting Menu Guide/Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch MenuTo create retouched copies from the retouch menu BeforeAfterTrim Red-Eye CorrectionTrim Image Quality and Size Monochrome Filter EffectsSmall Picture ColorViewing Small Pictures Highlight Select pictureSelect pictures 65. Selected pictures are Image Overlay Image Overlay Optional Accessories Technical Notes/Optional AccessoriesUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Picture Angle and Focal LengthLens/accessory LensesAI-P Nikkor Type G and D LensesIncompatible Non-CPU Lenses and Accessories AF-Assist Illumination/Red-Eye ReductionSB-R200 Wireless Remote Speedlight SU-800 Wireless Speedlight CommanderOptional Flash Units Speedlights SB-400, SB-800, and SB-600 SpeedlightsFlash mode/feature Flash mode SB-26, SB-25, SB-24 SB-21B2, SB-29s2Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories AS-15 Accessory Shoe AdapterTechnical Notes/Optional Accessories Other Accessories Approved Memory CardsFilters Memory CardsAccessories for the D40 Remote ControlsCleaning Caring for the CameraTechnical Notes/Caring for the Camera StorageUse a Reliable Power Source Low-Pass FilterLow-pass filter Present, proceed to StepCaring for the Camera and Battery Cautions Lens contacts Keep the lens contacts cleanTurn the product off before replacing the battery Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass FilterTroubleshooting Technical Notes/TroubleshootingProblem Solution AF-A modeTechnical Notes/Troubleshooting Rotation Set USB to MTP/PTPCamera Error Messages and Displays MessageSet 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 Mode P Exposure program for mode P is shown in the following graphMemory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size Image size File size MB1Flash Control Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in FlashAperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range Supported StandardsWhite Balance and Color Temperature Fine tuning White balance None AutoFine tuning added to value selected by camera Dir. sunlightSpecifications Technical Notes/SpecificationsTechnical Notes/Specifications EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Battery LifeSpecifications Slow shutter speeds80g 2.8oz., excluding power cable Zoom adjusted by rotating lens ringAC 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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