Nikon D40 manual Reset, Beep, Menu Guide/Custom Settings

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Custom Settings

Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings to suit individual preferences. The following options are available when Simple (the default option) is selected for CSM/Setup menu in the setup menu ( 80):

	Option			Option
			4	Shooting mode
R Reset		74	4	Shooting mode
1	Beep	74	5	Metering
			6	No memory card?
2	Focus mode	75	6	No memory card?

3	AF-area mode	75

To display the following options, select Full for CSM/Setup menu:

	Option			Option
			13	AE lock
7	Image review	75	13	AE lock
8	Flash compensation	76	14	Built-in flash
			15	Auto off timers
9	AF-assist	76	15	Auto off timers
			16	Self-timer
10	ISO auto	76	16	Self-timer
			17	Remote on duration
11	/Fn button	77	17	Remote on duration

12	AE-L/AF-L	77

R: Reset

Select Yes to restore all Custom Settings to their default values. See the Appendix ( 113) for a complete list of default settings.

1: Beep

At the default setting of On, a beep will sound when the camera focuses in single-servo AF (AF-Sor when shooting stationary sub- jects in AF-Aautofocus mode), while the release timer is counting down in self-timer and delayed remote modes ( 33), or when a photograph is taken in quick-response remote mode ( 33). The beep will not sound when Off is selected. The current setting is shown in the shooting information display: is displayed when the beep is on, when it is off ( 6).

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Contents $4!, #!-%2 Troubleshooting See pages Where to Find ItError Messages See pages See pagesMore on Playback Custom SettingsIntroduction Technical NotesFor Your Safety For Your SafetyIii Use appropriate cablesSymbol for Separate Collection in European Countries Table of Contents Table of Contents Index Camera SetupIndex General QuestionsTaking Photographs Can the flash fire automatically when needed?Viii Q&A Index How can I get more photos on the memory card?Is there an automatic playback slide show option? Viewing, Printing, and Retouching PhotographsCan I zoom in on pictures to make sure they’re in focus? Can I create a monochrome copy of a photograph?Life-Long Learning Introduction LensCamera Body Getting to Know the CameraIntroduction Getting to Know the Camera 108Menus/shooting info 22 Multi selectorPlayback Press upD40 offers a choice of the following twelve shooting modes Mode DialSelect these modes for full control over camera settings Advanced Modes Exposure ModesLarge-Capacity Memory Cards Viewfinder DisplayViewfinder Shooting Information Display Shutter-Speed and Aperture DisplaysDK-5 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cap Supplied AccessoriesEN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 103 Camera StrapIntroduction First Steps First StepsAttaching a Lens Detaching LensesIntroduction First Steps Charging and Inserting the BatteryBattery and Charger Removing the Battery Introduction First Steps Basic SetupUsing Camera Menus Removing Memory Cards Inserting Memory CardsFront Highlight Format memory card Write Protect SwitchWrite-protect switch Display options Highlight YesAuto Meter Off Adjusting Viewfinder FocusFocus brackets Exposure meters on Exposure meters offDescription Point-and-Shoot Photography ModeTutorial Point-and-Shoot Photography Mode Holding the Camera Tutorial Point-and-Shoot Photography ModeUsing a Zoom Lens Focus Turn the camera off when shooting is completeShutter-Release Button Built-in FlashAuto Flash Off Creative Photography Digital Vari-ProgramsTutorial Creative Photography Digital Vari-Programs PortraitClose Up ChildSports Night PortraitDeleting Unwanted Photographs Basic PlaybackTutorial Basic Playback More on Playback More on Photography All ModesA, and M Modes ReferenceMore on Photography All Modes Shooting Information DisplayFocus Mode Focus ModeFocus mode Description FocusAF-Area Mode Reference More on Photography All Modes/FocusFocus Area Selection Controls used Shutter-release button/AE-L/AF-L button Focus LockRelease button halfway to initiate focus AE-L/AF-LGetting Good Results with Autofocus Focal Plane Position Manual FocusElectronic Range Finder HighImage qualityLow Image Quality and SizeImage Quality and Size SmallImage sizeLargeOption Format Description Image QualityImage Size Image size Size pixels11- /Fn Button Capture NXFile Names Mode Description Shooting ModeReference More on Photography All Modes/Shooting Mode Memory BufferLevel surface Select one of the following shooting modes Self-Timer and Remote Control ModesShutter released when camera focuses Shutter released about 2s after camera has focusedUsing the Built-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash , , , , and Modes Rotate the mode dial to P, S, A, or M PressSlow Red-eye Flash ModeCustom Settings 76 SyncRear-Curtain Sync ISO Sensitivity ISO SensitivitySensitivity ISO AutoOption Default Two-Button ResetReference More on Photography All Modes/Two-Button Reset Default SettingsLens Aperture Ring Shutter Speed and ApertureFlexible Program Mode P Programmed AutoReference P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode P Programmed Auto 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 AutoDisplay Description Mode M ManualElectronic Analog Exposure Display Thirty minutes or until the button is pressed a second time Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode M ManualLong Time-Exposures 35s, f/25Metering Metering can also be selected from the Custom Settings menuExposure Method DescriptionAutoexposure Lock Adjusting Shutter Speed and ApertureMode Setting Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/Exposure+2EV Exposure Compensation1EV No exposure compensation Flash Compensation Flash CompensationWhite Balance Auto Image Rotation 88/Rotate Tall Auto Off TimersViewing Photographs on the Camera Image ReviewShooting Data, Photo InformationFile Information Retouch History1Histogram Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail PlaybackHighlights Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Delete Protecting Photographs from DeletionDeleting Individual Photographs This option can be used to delete multiple photographsConnecting the USB Cable Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera Computer operating systemWindows 2000 Professional Drag the camera volume Nikon D40 into the TrashWindows Vista/Windows XP Mac OSTake photographs Printing PhotographsPrinting Via Direct USB Connection Printing Via Direct USB ConnectionConnecting the Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time Choosing Print select displays the menu shown in Step Printing Multiple PicturesPrinting Selected Photographs Additional picturesCreating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Print SetRecorded to video tape the camera monitor will remain off Viewing Photographs on TVTune the television to the video channel Connect to video deviceMove cursor up Increase number Using Camera MenusPersonalize camera settings Return to previous menuMenu Guide/Using Camera Menus To modify menu settingsDelete menu contains the following options Playback Options The Playback MenuDelete Menu Guide/Playback Options The Playback Menu Playback FolderRotate Tall Choose a folder for playbackFollowing operations can be performed during a slide show Slide ShowPrint Set Dpof Menu Guide/Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Shooting Options The Shooting MenuOptimize Image P, S, A, and M Modes Default setting ±0 Default setting AutoDefault setting IIIa sRGB Customizing Image Enhancement Options CustomWhite Balance P, S, A, and M Modes Fine-Tuning White BalancePreset White Balance Select image qualityMeasuring a Value for Preset White Balance Copying White Balance from a Photograph Noise Reduction Adjust ISO sensitivityISO Sensitivity Menu Guide/Custom Settings Custom SettingsReset BeepMetering P, S, A, and M Modes Only Shooting ModeMenu Guide/Custom Settings No Memory Card?AF-assist All Modes Except Adjust flash levelFlash Compensation P, S, A, and M Modes Only ISO Auto P, S, A, and M Modes OnlyAE Lock 11 /Fn ButtonAE-L/AF-L Choose the function performed by the Fn buttonOptional SB-400 Speedlight Auto off TimersBuilt-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes Only Auto OffSelf-Timer Remote on DurationMenu Guide/Basic Camera Settings The Setup Menu Basic Camera Settings The Setup MenuCSM/Setup menu Info Display Format Menu Guide/Basic Camera Settings The Setup MenuFormat Memory Card 39-44 Manual flash control indicatorClassic format is shown below World Time Video ModeAuto Shooting Info LCD BrightnessChoose the language for camera menus and messages from LanguageImage Comment Delete Delete all empty folders on the memory card NCD40 default Folder Current folderFolders Naming FoldersFirmware Version File No. SequenceMirror Lock-Up View the current camera firmware versionDust off Ref Photo Image Dust OffCounter-clockwise Auto Image RotationCamera rotated Orientation Retouching Copies Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch MenuDescription Lighting Image QualityTo create retouched copies from the retouch menu LightingMenu Guide/Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu BeforeAfterTrim Image Quality and Size Red-Eye CorrectionTrim Small Picture MonochromeFilter Effects ColorSelect pictures 65. Selected pictures are Highlight Select pictureViewing Small Pictures Image Overlay Image Overlay Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Optional AccessoriesTechnical Notes/Optional Accessories Picture Angle and Focal LengthAI-P Nikkor Lens/accessoryLenses Type G and D LensesIncompatible Non-CPU Lenses and Accessories AF-Assist Illumination/Red-Eye ReductionOptional Flash Units Speedlights SB-R200 Wireless Remote SpeedlightSU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander SB-400, SB-800, and SB-600 SpeedlightsUse Only Nikon Flash Accessories Flash mode/featureFlash mode SB-26, SB-25, SB-24 SB-21B2, SB-29s2 AS-15 Accessory Shoe AdapterTechnical Notes/Optional Accessories Filters Other AccessoriesApproved Memory Cards Memory CardsAccessories for the D40 Remote ControlsTechnical Notes/Caring for the Camera CleaningCaring for the Camera StorageLow-pass filter Use a Reliable Power SourceLow-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 FilterProblem Solution TroubleshootingTechnical Notes/Troubleshooting AF-A modeTechnical Notes/Troubleshooting Rotation Set USB to MTP/PTPCamera Error Messages and Displays MessageSet Playback folder to All Appendix Technical Notes/Appendix Following defaults are restored with Custom Setting R ResetDefaults for other settings are listed below Set flash compensation P, S Modes Command DialChoose a flash mode Modes Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size Exposure Program Mode PExposure program for mode P is shown in the following graph Image size File size MB1Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range Flash ControlShutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash Supported StandardsFine tuning added to value selected by camera White Balance and Color TemperatureFine tuning White balance None Auto Dir. sunlightSpecifications Technical Notes/SpecificationsTechnical Notes/Specifications Specifications EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion BatteryBattery Life Slow shutter speedsAC 100-240V, 50/60Hz 80g 2.8oz., excluding power cableZoom adjusted by rotating lens ring DC 8.4V/0.9AIndex Image size shooting menu, 30 Video mode setup menu, 62 126 0RINTEDNIN Elgium 3& -!

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