Appendix | Nikon 25420 manual

Appendix
The Appendix covers the following topics:
• Available Settings and Defaults	113
• The Command Dial	115
• Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size	116
• Exposure Program (Mode P)	116
• Flash Control	117
• Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash	117
• Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range	117
• Supported Standards	117
• White Balance and Color Temperature	118
Available Settings and Defaults
The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode.

	Shooting	Optimize image
	Shooting	Image quality1
		Image quality1
		Image size1
	menu	White balance1
	menu	ISO sensitivity1
		ISO sensitivity1
		Noise reduction
		1: Beep
		2: Focus mode1
		3: AF-area mode1
		4: Shooting mode1
		5: Metering1
	Custom	6: No memory card?
	Custom	7: Image review
		7: Image review
		8: Flash level
	2Settings	9: AF-assist
	2Settings	11: /Fn button
		10: ISO auto
		12: AE-L/AF-L
		13: AE lock
		14: Built-in flash
		15: Auto off timers
		16: Self-timer
		17: Remote on duration
	Other	Flash mode1
	Other	Autoexposure lock1
	settings	Flexible program1
		Exposure compensation1

1. Reset with two-button reset ( 38).

2. Reset with Custom Setting R (Reset).

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3.Reset with when mode dial is rotated to new setting.

4.Available with optional Speedlight only.

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Contents

$4!, #!-%2 Error Messages See pages Where to Find ItTroubleshooting See pages See pages Introduction Custom SettingsMore on Playback Technical Notes 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 Index Camera SetupIndex General Questions Viii Q&A Index Can the flash fire automatically when needed?Taking Photographs How can I get more photos on the memory card? Viewing, Printing, and Retouching Photographs Life-Long Learning Lens IntroductionAge to the camera Introduction Getting to Know the Camera Getting to Know the CameraCamera Body 108 Multi selector Select these modes for full control over camera settings Mode DialD40 offers a choice of the following twelve shooting modes Advanced Modes Exposure Modes Large-Capacity Memory Cards Viewfinder DisplayViewfinder Shutter-Speed and Aperture Displays Shooting Information Display DK-5 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cap Supplied AccessoriesCamera Strap MH-23 Quick Charger Attaching a Lens First StepsIntroduction First Steps Detaching Lenses Introduction First Steps Charging and Inserting the BatteryBattery and Charger Removing the Battery Introduction First Steps Basic SetupUsing Camera Menus Removing Memory Cards Confirm that the access lamp is offInserting Memory Cards Formatting Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchHighlight Format memory card Auto Meter Off Adjusting Viewfinder Focus Description 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 Tutorial Creative Photography Digital Vari-Programs Creative Photography Digital Vari-ProgramsAuto Flash Off Portrait Sports ChildClose Up Night Portrait Deleting Unwanted Photographs Basic PlaybackTutorial Basic Playback A, and M Modes More on Photography All ModesMore on Playback Reference Shooting Information Display More on Photography All Modes Focus mode Description Focus ModeFocus Mode Focus AF-Area Mode AF-Area ModeReference More on Photography All Modes/Focus Subject Focus Area Selection AE-L/AF-L Focus Lock Getting Good Results with Autofocus Focal Plane Position Manual FocusElectronic Range Finder Image Quality and Size Image Quality and SizeHighImage qualityLow SmallImage sizeLarge Image Size Image QualityOption Format 11- /Fn Button File NamesImage Quality 30/Image Size Reference More on Photography All Modes/Shooting Mode Shooting ModeMode Description Memory Buffer Shutter released when camera focuses Self-Timer and Remote Control ModesLevel surface Select one of the following shooting modes Shutter released about 2s after camera has focused Using the Built-in Flash , , , , and Modes Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes Rotate the mode dial to P, S, A, or M Press Button Flash ModeCustom Settings 76 Rear-Curtain Sync Sensitivity ISO SensitivityISO Sensitivity ISO Auto Reference More on Photography All Modes/Two-Button Reset Two-Button ResetOption Default Default Settings Exposure Lens Aperture Ring Flexible Program Mode P Programmed AutoReference P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode P Programmed Auto 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 Display 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 Metering ExposureMethod Description Metering Mode Setting Adjusting Shutter Speed and ApertureAutoexposure Lock Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/Exposure Exposure Compensation Flash Level Flash Compensation White Balance White Balance Viewing Photographs on the Camera Auto Off TimersAuto Image Rotation 88/Rotate Tall Image Review File Information Photo InformationShooting Data, Retouch History1 Histogram Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail PlaybackHighlights Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Deleting Individual Photographs Protecting Photographs from DeletionDelete This option can be used to delete multiple photographs Connecting the USB Cable Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional Drag the camera volume Nikon D40 into the TrashWindows 2000 Professional Mac OS 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 Printing Selected Photographs Printing Multiple PicturesChoosing Print select displays the menu shown in Step Interrupting Printing Print Set Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Recorded to video tape the camera monitor will remain off Viewing Photographs on TVTune the television to the video channel Personalize camera settings Using Camera MenusMove cursor up Increase number Return to previous menu To modify menu settings Menu Guide/Using Camera Menus Delete Playback Options The Playback MenuDelete menu contains the following options Selecting Multiple Pictures Rotate Tall Playback FolderMenu Guide/Playback Options The Playback Menu Choose a folder for playback Following operations can be performed during a slide show Slide ShowPrint Set Dpof Optimize Image P, S, A, and M Modes Shooting Options The Shooting MenuMenu Guide/Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Optimize Image Default setting IIIa sRBG Default setting AutoDefault setting ±0 Color Mode Preset White Balance Fine-Tuning White BalanceWhite Balance P, S, A, and M Modes Select image quality Measuring a Value for Preset White Balance Copying White Balance from a Photograph Noise Reduction Adjust ISO sensitivityISO Sensitivity Reset Custom SettingsMenu Guide/Custom Settings Beep Menu Guide/Custom Settings Shooting ModeMetering P, S, A, and M Modes Only No Memory Card? Flash Level P, S, A, and M Modes Only Adjust flash levelAF-assist All Modes Except ISO Auto P, S, A, and M Modes Only AE-L/AF-L 11 /Fn ButtonAE Lock Choose the function performed by the Fn button Using an AC Adapter Auto off TimersBuilt-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes Only Optional SB-400 Speedlight Remote on Duration Self-Timer Menu 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 Classic format is shown below Auto Shooting Info Video ModeWorld Time LCD Brightness Image Comment Language LangChoose the language for camera menus and messages from Image Comment Delete Delete all empty folders on the memory card FoldersNaming Folders Folder Names Mirror Lock-Up File No. SequenceFirmware Version View the current camera firmware version Image Dust Off Dust off Ref Photo Auto Image Rotation Description Lighting Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch MenuRetouching Copies Image Quality To create retouched copies from the retouch menu LightingMenu Guide/Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu Trim Image Quality and Size Red-Eye CorrectionTrim Filter Effects MonochromeSmall Picture Color Viewing Small Pictures Highlight Select images Image Overlay Image Overlay Technical Notes/Optional Accessories Optional AccessoriesUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Picture Angle and Focal Length Lens/accessory Focus ModeLenses Type G and D Lenses TC-16A AF Teleconverter Non-AI lenses AF-Assist Illumination/Red-Eye Reduction SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander SB-R200 Wireless Remote SpeedlightOptional Flash Units Speedlights SB-400, SB-800, and SB-600 Speedlights Flash mode SB-26, SB-25, SB-24 SB-21B2, SB-29s2 Flash mode/featureUse Only Nikon Flash Accessories AS-15 Accessory Shoe Adapter Mode Technical Notes/Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards Other AccessoriesFilters Memory Cards Open the battery-chamber c and power-connector d Covers Accessories for the D40Remote Controls Software Caring for the Camera CleaningTechnical Notes/Caring for the Camera Storage Low-Pass Filter Use a Reliable Power SourceLow-pass filter Present, proceed to Step 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 Technical Notes/Troubleshooting TroubleshootingProblem Solution AF-A mode Technical Notes/Troubleshooting Rotation Message Camera Error Messages and Displays Set Playback folder to All Appendix Technical Notes/Appendix Following defaults are restored with Custom Setting R ResetDefaults for other settings are listed below Choose a flash mode Modes Command Dial Exposure program for mode P is shown in the following graph Exposure Program Mode PMemory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size Image size File size MB1 Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash Flash ControlAperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range Supported Standards Dir. sunlight White Balance and Color TemperatureFine tuning White balance None Auto Technical Notes/Specifications Specifications Matrix Technical Notes/Specifications Specifications EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion BatteryBattery Life Rated input Index Image size shooting menu, 30 Video mode setup menu, 62 126 0RINTEDNIN 4HAILAND -!