Accessories for the D40, Remote Controls, Software | Nikon 25420

Power

sources

Body caps

Accessories for the D40

At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D40. Up to date infor- mation is available at Nikon websites or from our latest product catalogs.

•EN-EL9 rechargeable Li-ion battery: Additional EN-EL9 batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon service representatives.

• EH-5 AC adapter: Use to power the camera for extended periods. EP-5 AC adapter connec- tor required (available separately).

•EP-5 AC adapter connector: Connect the EH-5 to the D40.

• BF-1A body cap: The BF-1A keeps the mirror, viewfinder screen, and low-pass filter free of dust when a lens is not in place.

Video cables EG-D100 video cable: View photos on TV or record them to video tape ( 62).

•ML-L3 wireless remote control: Use as a remote shutter release for self-portraits or to prevent blur caused by camera shake. The ML-L3 uses a 3V CR2505 battery.

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• Capture NX: A complete photo editing package with support for RAW images. Update to

Software

the most recent version.

• Camera Control Pro: Control the camera remotely from a computer and save photographs directly to the computer. Update to the most recent version.

Connecting the Optional EP-5 AC Adapter Connector and EH-5 AC Adapter

1	Open the battery-chamber (c) and power-connector (d)
	covers.

2Insert the EP-5 into the battery chamber as shown at right, making sure the “+” and “–” terminals are in the correct orien-

tation.

3Guide the power cord into the opening left by the power con- nector cover and close the battery-chamber cover.

4Insert the EH-5 AC adapter plug into the EH-5 AC inlet (e) and connect the EH-5 DC plug to the EP-5 DC in connector (f). When the camera is powered by the AC

adapter, the battery-level indicator in the monitor will show .

See the EP-5 and EH-5 instruction manuals for more information on using an AC adapter.

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Nikon 25420 Accessories for the D40, Open the battery-chamber c and power-connector d Covers, Remote Controls, Software

Contents

$4!, #!-%2 See pages Where to Find ItError Messages See pages Troubleshooting See pages Technical Notes Custom SettingsIntroduction More on Playback For Your Safety For Your Safety Use appropriate cables Iii Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries Table of Contents Technical Notes Table of Contents General Questions Camera SetupIndex Index How can I get more photos on the memory card? Can the flash fire automatically when needed?Viii Q&A Index Taking Photographs Viewing, Printing, and Retouching Photographs Life-Long Learning Age to the camera IntroductionLens 108 Getting to Know the CameraIntroduction Getting to Know the Camera Camera Body Multi selector Advanced Modes Exposure Modes Mode DialSelect these modes for full control over camera settings D40 offers a choice of the following twelve shooting modes Viewfinder Viewfinder DisplayLarge-Capacity Memory Cards Shutter-Speed and Aperture Displays Shooting Information Display MH-23 Quick Charger Supplied AccessoriesDK-5 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cap Camera Strap Detaching Lenses First StepsAttaching a Lens Introduction First Steps Battery and Charger Charging and Inserting the BatteryIntroduction First Steps Removing the Battery Using Camera Menus Basic SetupIntroduction First Steps Inserting Memory Cards Confirm that the access lamp is offRemoving Memory Cards Highlight Format memory card Write Protect SwitchFormatting Memory Cards Auto Meter Off Adjusting Viewfinder Focus Tutorial 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 completeBuilt-in Flash Portrait Creative Photography Digital Vari-ProgramsTutorial Creative Photography Digital Vari-Programs Auto Flash Off Night Portrait ChildSports Close Up Tutorial Basic Playback Basic PlaybackDeleting Unwanted Photographs Reference More on Photography All ModesA, and M Modes More on Playback Shooting Information Display More on Photography All Modes Focus Focus ModeFocus mode Description Focus Mode Subject AF-Area ModeAF-Area Mode Reference More on Photography All Modes/Focus Focus Area Selection AE-L/AF-L Focus Lock Getting Good Results with Autofocus Electronic Range Finder Manual FocusFocal Plane Position SmallImage sizeLarge Image Quality and SizeImage Quality and Size HighImage qualityLow Format Image QualityImage Size Option Image Quality 30/Image Size File Names11- /Fn Button Memory Buffer Shooting ModeReference More on Photography All Modes/Shooting Mode Mode Description Shutter 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 modes Rotate 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 Modes Custom Settings 76 Flash ModeButton Rear-Curtain Sync ISO Auto ISO SensitivitySensitivity ISO Sensitivity Default Settings Two-Button ResetReference More on Photography All Modes/Two-Button Reset Option Default Exposure Lens Aperture Ring Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode P Programmed Auto Mode P Programmed AutoFlexible Program Shutter Speed and Camera Shake Mode S Shutter-Priority Auto Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode a Aperture-Priority Auto Mode a Aperture-Priority Auto Electronic 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 Metering ExposureMetering Method Description Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/Exposure Adjusting Shutter Speed and ApertureMode Setting Autoexposure Lock Exposure Compensation Flash Level Flash Compensation White Balance White Balance Image Review Auto Off TimersViewing Photographs on the Camera Auto Image Rotation 88/Rotate Tall Retouch History1 Photo InformationFile Information Shooting Data, Highlights Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail PlaybackHistogram Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom This option can be used to delete multiple photographs Protecting Photographs from DeletionDeleting Individual Photographs Delete Before Connecting the Camera Connecting to a ComputerConnecting the USB Cable Mac OS Drag the camera volume Nikon D40 into the TrashWindows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional Windows 2000 Professional Printing Via Direct USB Connection Printing PhotographsPrinting Via Direct USB Connection Connecting the Printer Size, Border, and Time Stamp Printing Pictures One at a Time Interrupting Printing Printing Multiple PicturesPrinting Selected Photographs Choosing Print select displays the menu shown in Step Print Set Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Tune the television to the video channel Viewing Photographs on TVRecorded to video tape the camera monitor will remain off Return to previous menu Using Camera MenusPersonalize camera settings Move cursor up Increase number To modify menu settings Menu Guide/Using Camera Menus Selecting Multiple Pictures Playback Options The Playback MenuDelete Delete menu contains the following options Choose a folder for playback Playback FolderRotate Tall Menu Guide/Playback Options The Playback Menu Print Set Dpof Slide ShowFollowing operations can be performed during a slide show Optimize Image Shooting Options The Shooting MenuOptimize Image P, S, A, and M Modes Menu Guide/Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Color Mode Default setting AutoDefault setting IIIa sRBG Default setting ±0 Select image quality Fine-Tuning White BalancePreset White Balance White Balance P, S, A, and M Modes Measuring a Value for Preset White Balance Copying White Balance from a Photograph ISO Sensitivity Adjust ISO sensitivityNoise Reduction Beep Custom SettingsReset Menu Guide/Custom Settings No Memory Card? Shooting ModeMenu Guide/Custom Settings Metering P, S, A, and M Modes Only ISO Auto P, S, A, and M Modes Only Adjust flash levelFlash Level P, S, A, and M Modes Only AF-assist All Modes Except Choose the function performed by the Fn button 11 /Fn ButtonAE-L/AF-L AE Lock Optional SB-400 Speedlight Auto off TimersUsing an AC Adapter Built-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes Only Remote on Duration Self-Timer CSM/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 LCD Brightness Video ModeAuto Shooting Info World Time Image Comment Language LangImage Comment Choose the language for camera menus and messages from Folder Names FoldersDelete Delete all empty folders on the memory card Naming Folders View the current camera firmware version File No. SequenceMirror Lock-Up Firmware Version Image Dust Off Dust off Ref Photo Auto Image Rotation Image Quality Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch MenuDescription Lighting Retouching Copies Menu Guide/Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu LightingTo create retouched copies from the retouch menu Trim Red-Eye CorrectionTrim Image Quality and Size Color MonochromeFilter Effects Small Picture Viewing Small Pictures Highlight Select images Image Overlay Image Overlay Picture Angle and Focal Length Optional AccessoriesTechnical Notes/Optional Accessories Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Type G and D Lenses Focus ModeLens/accessory Lenses TC-16A AF Teleconverter Non-AI lenses AF-Assist Illumination/Red-Eye Reduction SB-400, SB-800, and SB-600 Speedlights SB-R200 Wireless Remote SpeedlightSU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander Optional Flash Units Speedlights AS-15 Accessory Shoe Adapter Flash mode/featureFlash mode SB-26, SB-25, SB-24 SB-21B2, SB-29s2 Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Mode Technical Notes/Optional Accessories Memory Cards Other AccessoriesApproved Memory Cards Filters Software Accessories for the D40Open the battery-chamber c and power-connector d Covers Remote Controls Storage CleaningCaring for the Camera Technical Notes/Caring for the Camera Present, proceed to Step Use a Reliable Power SourceLow-Pass Filter Low-pass filter Lens contacts Keep the lens contacts clean Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter Turn the product off before replacing the battery AF-A mode TroubleshootingTechnical Notes/Troubleshooting Problem Solution Technical Notes/Troubleshooting Rotation Message Camera Error Messages and Displays Set 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 Dial 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/Size Supported Standards Flash ControlShutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range Fine tuning White balance None Auto White Balance and Color TemperatureDir. sunlight Technical Notes/Specifications Specifications Matrix Technical Notes/Specifications Battery Life EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion BatterySpecifications Rated input Index Image size shooting menu, 30 Video mode setup menu, 62 126 0RINTEDNIN 4HAILAND -!