Video mode setup menu, 62 | Nikon D40 specification

USB, 55–56, 57–58, 84 cable, 55–56, 57–58 Mass storage, 55, 84 MTP/PTP, 55, 84

USB (setup menu), 55, 84

Video cable, 62, 103 Video device, 62

Video mode (setup menu), 62, 83

VIDEO OUT, 2, 62

Viewfinder, 5, 14, 16, 102, 111– 112

accessories, 102 focus, 14 indicators, 5, 111–112

Viewing photographs. See Playback

(white balance indicator), 6, 49, 70–72

White balance, 49, 70–72. See also Color temperature preset, 49, 70–72

White balance (shooting menu), 49, 70–72

World time (setup menu), 11, 83

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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 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? Can I zoom in on pictures to make sure they’re in focus? Viewing, Printing, and Retouching PhotographsIs there an automatic playback slide show option? Can I create a monochrome copy of a photograph? Life-Long Learning Lens Introduction Introduction Getting to Know the Camera Getting to Know the CameraCamera Body 108 Playback Multi selectorMenus/shooting info 22 Press up 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 EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 103 Supplied AccessoriesDK-5 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cap Camera Strap 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 Inserting Memory CardsFront Write-protect switch Write Protect SwitchHighlight Format memory card Display options Highlight Yes Focus brackets Adjusting Viewfinder FocusAuto Meter Off Exposure meters on Exposure meters off Description Point-and-Shoot Photography ModeTutorial Point-and-Shoot Photography Mode Holding the Camera Tutorial Point-and-Shoot Photography ModeUsing a Zoom Lens Shutter-Release Button Turn the camera off when shooting is completeFocus Built-in Flash 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 Reference More on Photography All Modes/Focus AF-Area Mode Focus Area Selection Release button halfway to initiate focus Focus LockControls used Shutter-release button/AE-L/AF-L button AE-L/AF-L 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 Description Image size Size pixels 11- /Fn Button Capture NXFile Names 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 Custom Settings 76 Flash ModeSlow Red-eye Sync Rear-Curtain Sync Sensitivity ISO SensitivityISO Sensitivity ISO Auto Reference More on Photography All Modes/Two-Button Reset Two-Button ResetOption Default Default Settings Shutter Speed and Aperture 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 Long Time-Exposures Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode M ManualThirty minutes or until the button is pressed a second time 35s, f/25 Exposure Metering can also be selected from the Custom Settings menuMetering Method Description Mode Setting Adjusting Shutter Speed and ApertureAutoexposure Lock Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/Exposure +2EV Exposure Compensation1EV No exposure compensation Flash Compensation Flash Compensation 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 Before Connecting the Camera Connecting to a ComputerConnecting the USB Cable Computer operating system Windows Vista/Windows XP Drag the camera volume Nikon D40 into the TrashWindows 2000 Professional Mac OS Printing Via Direct USB Connection Printing PhotographsTake photographs Printing Via Direct USB Connection Connecting the Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time Printing Selected Photographs Printing Multiple PicturesChoosing Print select displays the menu shown in Step Additional pictures 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 Connect to video device Personalize camera settings Using Camera MenusMove cursor up Increase number Return to previous menu To modify menu settings Menu Guide/Using Camera Menus Delete menu contains the following options Playback Options The Playback MenuDelete 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 Menu Guide/Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Shooting Options The Shooting MenuOptimize Image P, S, A, and M Modes Default setting IIIa sRGB Default setting AutoDefault setting ±0 Customizing Image Enhancement Options Custom 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 Compensation 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 Built-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes Only Auto off TimersOptional SB-400 Speedlight Auto Off 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 39-44 Manual flash control indicatorClassic format is shown below Auto Shooting Info Video ModeWorld Time LCD Brightness Choose the language for camera menus and messages from LanguageImage Comment Folders NCD40 default Folder Current folderDelete Delete all empty folders on the memory card Naming Folders Mirror Lock-Up File No. SequenceFirmware Version View the current camera firmware version Image Dust Off Dust off Ref Photo Counter-clockwise Auto Image RotationCamera rotated Orientation Description Lighting Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch MenuRetouching Copies Image Quality Menu Guide/Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu LightingTo create retouched copies from the retouch menu BeforeAfter Trim Image Quality and Size Red-Eye CorrectionTrim Filter Effects MonochromeSmall Picture Color Select pictures 65. Selected pictures are Highlight Select pictureViewing Small Pictures Image Overlay Image Overlay Technical Notes/Optional Accessories Optional AccessoriesUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Picture Angle and Focal Length Lenses Lens/accessoryAI-P Nikkor Type G and D Lenses AF-Assist Illumination/Red-Eye Reduction Incompatible Non-CPU Lenses and Accessories 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 Technical Notes/Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards Other AccessoriesFilters Memory Cards Remote Controls Accessories for the D40 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 Set USB to MTP/PTP 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 Set flash compensation P, S Modes Command DialChoose a flash mode Modes 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 Fine tuning White balance None Auto White Balance and Color TemperatureFine tuning added to value selected by camera Dir. sunlight Technical Notes/Specifications Specifications Technical Notes/Specifications Battery Life EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion BatterySpecifications Slow shutter speeds Zoom adjusted by rotating lens ring 80g 2.8oz., excluding power cableAC 100-240V, 50/60Hz DC 8.4V/0.9A Index Image size shooting menu, 30 Video mode setup menu, 62 126 0RINTEDNIN Elgium 3& -!