Nikon D40 manual Auto Shooting Info, World Time, LCD Brightness, Video Mode

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Auto Shooting Info

Choose whether to automatically display shooting information in the monitor in Digital Vari-Program (, , , , , , , and ) modes or P, S, A, and M modes. Select On to automatically display shooting information after the shutter-release button is released. If Custom Setting 7 (Image review) is off, shooting information will also be displayed after a photograph is taken. Turn Auto shoot-

ing info on if you find yourself frequently checking camera settings. Note that even if On is selected, the monitor will turn off while the shutter-release button is pressed.

World Time

Set the camera clock to the current date and time.

	Option	Description

	Time zone	Choose the time zone. The camera clock will automatically
	Time zone	be reset to the time in the selected zone.
		be reset to the time in the selected zone.

	Date	Set the camera clock ( 11). Reset the clock regularly for
	Date	accurate time keeping.
		accurate time keeping.

	Date	Choose the order in which the month, day, and year are
	format	displayed.

	Daylight	Turn daylight saving time on or off. The camera clock is
	saving time	automatically advanced or set back one hour.

LCD Brightness

Adjust monitor brightness between –2 (darkest) and +2 (bright- est).

Video Mode

Choose NTSC when connecting the camera to an NTSC television or VCR. Choose PAL when connecting the camera to a PAL video device.

The Clock Battery

The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is charged as necessary when the main battery is installed or the camera is powered by an optional EH-5 or EH-5a AC adapter with an EP-5 power connector ( 103). Three days of charging will power the clock for about one month. If “Clock not set” is displayed in the monitor, the clock battery is exhausted and the clock has been reset to a time starting at 2006.01.01.00:00:00. Set the clock to the correct date and time.

Menu Guide/Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu

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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 modesLarge-Capacity Memory Cards Viewfinder DisplayViewfinder 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 StepsIntroduction 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 Display options Highlight Yes Write Protect SwitchWrite-protect switch Highlight Format memory cardExposure meters on Exposure meters off Adjusting Viewfinder FocusFocus brackets Auto Meter OffDescription Point-and-Shoot Photography ModeTutorial Point-and-Shoot Photography Mode Holding the Camera Tutorial Point-and-Shoot Photography ModeUsing a Zoom Lens 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 UpDeleting Unwanted Photographs Basic PlaybackTutorial Basic Playback 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 Focal Plane Position Manual FocusElectronic Range Finder SmallImage sizeLarge Image Quality and SizeImage Quality and Size HighImage qualityLowImage size Size pixels Image QualityImage Size Option Format Description11- /Fn Button Capture NXFile Names 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 RingFlexible Program Mode P Programmed AutoReference P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode P Programmed Auto 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 AutoDisplay Description Mode M ManualElectronic Analog Exposure Display 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 Lock+2EV Exposure Compensation1EV No exposure compensation 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,Histogram Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail PlaybackHighlights 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 MenusDelete menu contains the following options Playback Options The Playback MenuDelete Choose a folder for playback Playback FolderRotate Tall Menu Guide/Playback Options The Playback MenuFollowing 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 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 Noise Reduction Adjust ISO sensitivityISO Sensitivity 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-TimerMenu 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 LCD Brightness Video ModeAuto Shooting Info World TimeChoose the language for camera menus and messages from LanguageImage Comment 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 PhotoCounter-clockwise Auto Image RotationCamera rotated Orientation 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 menuTrim Image Quality and Size Red-Eye CorrectionTrim Color MonochromeFilter Effects Small PictureSelect pictures 65. Selected pictures are Highlight Select pictureViewing Small Pictures 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 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 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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