Nikon D40 Reset and Tutorial - Complete Guide

	Message	Viewfinder	Solution

	—		Flash has fired at full power. View photo; if underex-	20, 45,
	—	(blinks)	posed, adjust settings and try again.	48, 50,
		(blinks)	posed, adjust settings and try again.	76, 78
				76, 78

			• Built-in flash is lowered: raise built-in flash	34
			• Reduce distance to subject, use larger aperture, or	37,
			increase ISO sensitivity or flash range.	39–44
		/	• Flash head on optional SB-400 Speedlight is in	99
	—	/	bounce-flash position.
	—	(blinks)	bounce-flash position.
		(blinks)	• SB-400 is unable to fully illuminate subject at cur-	99
			• SB-400 is unable to fully illuminate subject at cur-	99
			rent lens focal length. Increase distance to subject
			(this warning is not displayed with other optional
			Speedlights).

	Flash is in TTL mode. Choose
	another setting or use a CPU	(blinks)	Change flash control mode for optional Speedlight.	100
	lens.	(blinks)
	lens.

	No Bulb in S mode.	(blinks)	Change shutter speed or select mode M.	39–44

		(blinks)
		(blinks)

	Unable to measure preset white	(blinks)	Camera unable to measure preset white balance.	47, 70
	balance. Please try again.	(blinks)	Adjust exposure settings and try again.
	FOLDER CONTAINS NO	—	• Insert another memory card.	12
	IMAGES.	—	• Set Playback folder to All.	66
	IMAGES.		• Set Playback folder to All.	66

	FILE DOES NOT CONTAIN	—	Delete file or reformat memory card.	13,
	IMAGE DATA.	—	Delete file or reformat memory card.	20, 65
	IMAGE DATA.			20, 65

			Insert new ink or toner cartridge in printer. If error
	CHECK PRINTER.	—	occurs with ink remaining in printer, check printer	60
			status.

	Error. Press shutter release		Press shutter-release button again. If error persists,	x,
	Error. Press shutter release		consult with Nikon-authorized service representa-	x,
	button again.	(blinks)	consult with Nikon-authorized service representa-	16–17
			tive.
	Initialization error. Contact
	Nikon-authorized service rep-	(blinks)	Contact Nikon-authorized service representative.	x
	resentative.	(blinks)
	resentative.

Help

A blinking is displayed in the monitor or viewfinder indicates that a description of the current prob- lem can be viewed by pressing the button.

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Nikon D40 manual Set Playback folder to All

Contents

$4!, #!-%2 Where to Find It Error Messages See pagesTroubleshooting See pages See pages Custom Settings IntroductionMore on Playback Technical Notes For Your Safety For Your Safety Iii Use appropriate cables Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries Table of Contents Table of Contents Camera Setup IndexIndex General Questions Can 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 Lens Getting to Know the Camera Introduction Getting to Know the CameraCamera Body 108 Multi selector PlaybackMenus/shooting info 22 Press up Mode Dial Select these modes for full control over camera settingsD40 offers a choice of the following twelve shooting modes Advanced Modes Exposure Modes Viewfinder Viewfinder DisplayLarge-Capacity Memory Cards Shooting Information Display Shutter-Speed and Aperture Displays Supplied Accessories EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 103DK-5 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cap Camera Strap First Steps Attaching a LensIntroduction First Steps Detaching Lenses Battery 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 Yes Adjusting Viewfinder Focus Focus bracketsAuto Meter Off Exposure meters on Exposure meters off Tutorial 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 Flash Creative Photography Digital Vari-Programs Tutorial Creative Photography Digital Vari-ProgramsAuto Flash Off Portrait Child SportsClose Up Night Portrait Tutorial Basic Playback Basic PlaybackDeleting Unwanted Photographs More on Photography All Modes A, and M ModesMore on Playback Reference More on Photography All Modes Shooting Information Display Focus Mode Focus mode DescriptionFocus Mode Focus AF-Area Mode Reference More on Photography All Modes/Focus Focus Area Selection Focus Lock Release button halfway to initiate focusControls used Shutter-release button/AE-L/AF-L button AE-L/AF-L Getting Good Results with Autofocus Electronic Range Finder Manual FocusFocal Plane Position Image Quality and Size Image Quality and SizeHighImage qualityLow SmallImage sizeLarge Image Quality Image SizeOption Format Description Image size Size pixels File Names Capture NX11- /Fn Button Shooting Mode Reference More on Photography All Modes/Shooting ModeMode Description Memory Buffer Self-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 focused Using 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 Press Flash Mode Custom Settings 76Slow Red-eye Sync Rear-Curtain Sync ISO Sensitivity SensitivityISO Sensitivity ISO Auto Two-Button Reset Reference More on Photography All Modes/Two-Button ResetOption Default Default Settings Lens Aperture Ring Shutter Speed and Aperture Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode P Programmed Auto Mode P Programmed AutoFlexible Program Mode S Shutter-Priority Auto Shutter Speed and Camera Shake Mode a Aperture-Priority Auto Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode a Aperture-Priority Auto Electronic 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/25 Metering can also be selected from the Custom Settings menu ExposureMetering Method Description Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture Mode SettingAutoexposure Lock Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/Exposure 1EV No exposure compensation Exposure Compensation+2EV Flash Compensation Flash Compensation White Balance Auto Off Timers Viewing Photographs on the CameraAuto Image Rotation 88/Rotate Tall Image Review Photo Information File InformationShooting Data, Retouch History1 Highlights 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 photographs Connecting to a Computer Before Connecting the CameraConnecting the USB Cable Computer operating system Drag the camera volume Nikon D40 into the Trash Windows Vista/Windows XPWindows 2000 Professional Mac OS Printing Photographs Printing Via Direct USB ConnectionTake photographs Printing Via Direct USB Connection Connecting the Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time Printing Multiple Pictures Printing Selected PhotographsChoosing Print select displays the menu shown in Step Additional pictures Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Print Set Viewing Photographs on TV Tune the television to the video channelRecorded to video tape the camera monitor will remain off Connect to video device Using Camera Menus Personalize camera settingsMove cursor up Increase number Return to previous menu Menu Guide/Using Camera Menus To modify menu settings Delete Playback Options The Playback MenuDelete menu contains the following options Playback Folder Rotate TallMenu Guide/Playback Options The Playback Menu Choose a folder for playback Print 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 Custom Fine-Tuning White Balance Preset 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 ISO Sensitivity Adjust ISO sensitivityNoise Reduction Custom Settings ResetMenu Guide/Custom Settings Beep Shooting 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 Only 11 /Fn Button AE-L/AF-LAE Lock Choose the function performed by the Fn button Auto off Timers Built-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes OnlyOptional SB-400 Speedlight Auto Off Self-Timer Remote on Duration 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 Manual flash control indicator39-44 Video Mode Auto Shooting InfoWorld Time LCD Brightness Image 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 Folders File No. Sequence Mirror Lock-UpFirmware Version View the current camera firmware version Dust off Ref Photo Image Dust Off Camera rotated Orientation Auto Image RotationCounter-clockwise Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu Description LightingRetouching Copies Image Quality Lighting Menu Guide/Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch MenuTo create retouched copies from the retouch menu BeforeAfter Trim Red-Eye CorrectionTrim Image Quality and Size Monochrome Filter EffectsSmall Picture Color Viewing 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 Length Lens/accessory LensesAI-P Nikkor Type G and D Lenses Incompatible Non-CPU Lenses and Accessories AF-Assist Illumination/Red-Eye Reduction SB-R200 Wireless Remote Speedlight SU-800 Wireless Speedlight CommanderOptional Flash Units Speedlights SB-400, SB-800, and SB-600 Speedlights Flash mode/feature Flash mode SB-26, SB-25, SB-24 SB-21B2, SB-29s2Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories AS-15 Accessory Shoe Adapter Technical Notes/Optional Accessories Other Accessories Approved Memory CardsFilters Memory Cards Accessories for the D40 Remote Controls Cleaning Caring for the CameraTechnical Notes/Caring for the Camera Storage Use a Reliable Power Source Low-Pass FilterLow-pass filter Present, proceed to Step Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions Lens contacts Keep the lens contacts clean Turn the product off before replacing the battery Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter Troubleshooting Technical Notes/TroubleshootingProblem Solution AF-A mode Technical Notes/Troubleshooting Rotation Set USB to MTP/PTP Camera Error Messages and Displays Message 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 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 MB1 Flash Control Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in FlashAperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range Supported Standards White Balance and Color Temperature Fine tuning White balance None AutoFine tuning added to value selected by camera Dir. sunlight Specifications Technical Notes/Specifications Technical Notes/Specifications EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Battery LifeSpecifications Slow shutter speeds 80g 2.8oz., excluding power cable Zoom adjusted by rotating lens ringAC 100-240V, 50/60Hz DC 8.4V/0.9A Index Image size shooting menu, 30 Video mode setup menu, 62 126 0RINTEDNIN Elgium 3& -!