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$4!, #!-%2 Troubleshooting See pages Where to Find ItError Messages See pages See pagesMore on Playback Custom SettingsIntroduction Technical NotesFor Your Safety For Your SafetyIii Use appropriate cablesSymbol for Separate Collection in European Countries Table of Contents Table of Contents Index Camera SetupIndex General QuestionsTaking Photographs Can the flash fire automatically when needed?Viii Q&A Index How can I get more photos on the memory card?Is there an automatic playback slide show option? Viewing, Printing, and Retouching PhotographsCan I zoom in on pictures to make sure they’re in focus? Can I create a monochrome copy of a photograph?Life-Long Learning Introduction LensCamera Body Getting to Know the CameraIntroduction Getting to Know the Camera 108Menus/shooting info 22 Multi selectorPlayback Press upD40 offers a choice of the following twelve shooting modes Mode DialSelect these modes for full control over camera settings Advanced Modes Exposure ModesViewfinder Display ViewfinderLarge-Capacity Memory Cards Shooting Information Display Shutter-Speed and Aperture DisplaysDK-5 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cap Supplied AccessoriesEN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 103 Camera StrapIntroduction First Steps First StepsAttaching a Lens Detaching LensesCharging and Inserting the Battery Battery and ChargerIntroduction First Steps Removing the Battery Basic Setup Using Camera MenusIntroduction First Steps Inserting Memory Cards FrontRemoving Memory Cards Highlight Format memory card Write Protect SwitchWrite-protect switch Display options Highlight YesAuto Meter Off Adjusting Viewfinder FocusFocus brackets Exposure meters on Exposure meters offPoint-and-Shoot Photography Mode Tutorial Point-and-Shoot Photography ModeDescription Tutorial Point-and-Shoot Photography Mode Using a Zoom LensHolding the Camera Focus Turn the camera off when shooting is completeShutter-Release Button Built-in FlashAuto Flash Off Creative Photography Digital Vari-ProgramsTutorial Creative Photography Digital Vari-Programs PortraitClose Up ChildSports Night PortraitBasic Playback Tutorial Basic PlaybackDeleting Unwanted Photographs More on Playback More on Photography All ModesA, and M Modes ReferenceMore on Photography All Modes Shooting Information DisplayFocus Mode Focus ModeFocus mode Description FocusAF-Area Mode Reference More on Photography All Modes/FocusFocus Area Selection Controls used Shutter-release button/AE-L/AF-L button Focus LockRelease button halfway to initiate focus AE-L/AF-LGetting Good Results with Autofocus Manual Focus Electronic Range FinderFocal Plane Position HighImage qualityLow Image Quality and SizeImage Quality and Size SmallImage sizeLargeOption Format Description Image QualityImage Size Image size Size pixelsCapture NX File Names11- /Fn Button Mode Description Shooting ModeReference More on Photography All Modes/Shooting Mode Memory BufferLevel surface Select one of the following shooting modes Self-Timer and Remote Control ModesShutter released when camera focuses Shutter released about 2s after camera has focusedUsing the Built-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash , , , , and Modes Rotate the mode dial to P, S, A, or M PressSlow Red-eye Flash ModeCustom Settings 76 SyncRear-Curtain Sync ISO Sensitivity ISO SensitivitySensitivity ISO AutoOption Default Two-Button ResetReference More on Photography All Modes/Two-Button Reset Default SettingsLens Aperture Ring Shutter Speed and ApertureMode P Programmed Auto Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode P Programmed AutoFlexible Program Mode S Shutter-Priority Auto Shutter Speed and Camera ShakeMode a Aperture-Priority Auto Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode a Aperture-Priority AutoMode M Manual Electronic Analog Exposure DisplayDisplay Description Thirty minutes or until the button is pressed a second time Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode M ManualLong Time-Exposures 35s, f/25Metering Metering can also be selected from the Custom Settings menuExposure Method DescriptionAutoexposure Lock Adjusting Shutter Speed and ApertureMode Setting Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/ExposureExposure Compensation 1EV No exposure compensation+2EV Flash Compensation Flash CompensationWhite Balance Auto Image Rotation 88/Rotate Tall Auto Off TimersViewing Photographs on the Camera Image ReviewShooting Data, Photo InformationFile Information Retouch History1Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback HighlightsHistogram Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Delete Protecting Photographs from DeletionDeleting Individual Photographs This option can be used to delete multiple photographsConnecting the USB Cable Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera Computer operating systemWindows 2000 Professional Drag the camera volume Nikon D40 into the TrashWindows Vista/Windows XP Mac OSTake photographs Printing PhotographsPrinting Via Direct USB Connection Printing Via Direct USB ConnectionConnecting the Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time Choosing Print select displays the menu shown in Step Printing Multiple PicturesPrinting Selected Photographs Additional picturesCreating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Print SetRecorded to video tape the camera monitor will remain off Viewing Photographs on TVTune the television to the video channel Connect to video deviceMove cursor up Increase number Using Camera MenusPersonalize camera settings Return to previous menuMenu Guide/Using Camera Menus To modify menu settingsPlayback Options The Playback Menu DeleteDelete menu contains the following options Menu Guide/Playback Options The Playback Menu Playback FolderRotate Tall Choose a folder for playbackSlide Show Print Set DpofFollowing operations can be performed during a slide show Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Optimize Image P, S, A, and M ModesMenu Guide/Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Default setting ±0 Default setting AutoDefault setting IIIa sRGB Customizing Image Enhancement Options CustomWhite Balance P, S, A, and M Modes Fine-Tuning White BalancePreset White Balance Select image qualityMeasuring a Value for Preset White Balance Copying White Balance from a Photograph Adjust ISO sensitivity ISO SensitivityNoise Reduction Menu Guide/Custom Settings Custom SettingsReset BeepMetering P, S, A, and M Modes Only Shooting ModeMenu Guide/Custom Settings No Memory Card?AF-assist All Modes Except Adjust flash levelFlash Compensation P, S, A, and M Modes Only ISO Auto P, S, A, and M Modes OnlyAE Lock 11 /Fn ButtonAE-L/AF-L Choose the function performed by the Fn buttonOptional SB-400 Speedlight Auto off TimersBuilt-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes Only Auto OffSelf-Timer Remote on DurationBasic Camera Settings The Setup Menu CSM/Setup menuMenu Guide/Basic Camera Settings The Setup Menu Menu Guide/Basic Camera Settings The Setup Menu Format Memory CardInfo Display Format Manual flash control indicator Classic format is shown below39-44 World Time Video ModeAuto Shooting Info LCD BrightnessLanguage Image CommentChoose the language for camera menus and messages from Delete Delete all empty folders on the memory card NCD40 default Folder Current folderFolders Naming FoldersFirmware Version File No. SequenceMirror Lock-Up View the current camera firmware versionDust off Ref Photo Image Dust OffAuto Image Rotation Camera rotated OrientationCounter-clockwise Retouching Copies Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch MenuDescription Lighting Image QualityTo create retouched copies from the retouch menu LightingMenu Guide/Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu BeforeAfterRed-Eye Correction TrimTrim Image Quality and Size Small Picture MonochromeFilter Effects ColorHighlight Select picture Viewing Small PicturesSelect pictures 65. Selected pictures are Image Overlay Image Overlay Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Optional AccessoriesTechnical Notes/Optional Accessories Picture Angle and Focal LengthAI-P Nikkor Lens/accessoryLenses Type G and D LensesIncompatible Non-CPU Lenses and Accessories AF-Assist Illumination/Red-Eye ReductionOptional Flash Units Speedlights SB-R200 Wireless Remote SpeedlightSU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander SB-400, SB-800, and SB-600 SpeedlightsUse Only Nikon Flash Accessories Flash mode/featureFlash mode SB-26, SB-25, SB-24 SB-21B2, SB-29s2 AS-15 Accessory Shoe AdapterTechnical Notes/Optional Accessories Filters Other AccessoriesApproved Memory Cards Memory CardsAccessories for the D40 Remote ControlsTechnical Notes/Caring for the Camera CleaningCaring for the Camera StorageLow-pass filter Use a Reliable Power SourceLow-Pass Filter Present, proceed to StepCaring for the Camera and Battery Cautions Lens contacts Keep the lens contacts cleanTurn the product off before replacing the battery Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass FilterProblem Solution TroubleshootingTechnical Notes/Troubleshooting AF-A modeTechnical Notes/Troubleshooting Rotation Set USB to MTP/PTPCamera Error Messages and Displays MessageSet Playback folder to All Appendix Following defaults are restored with Custom Setting R Reset Defaults for other settings are listed belowTechnical Notes/Appendix Command Dial Choose a flash mode ModesSet flash compensation P, S Modes Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size Exposure Program Mode PExposure program for mode P is shown in the following graph Image size File size MB1Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range Flash ControlShutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash Supported StandardsFine tuning added to value selected by camera White Balance and Color TemperatureFine tuning White balance None Auto Dir. sunlightSpecifications Technical Notes/SpecificationsTechnical Notes/Specifications Specifications EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion BatteryBattery Life Slow shutter speedsAC 100-240V, 50/60Hz 80g 2.8oz., excluding power cableZoom adjusted by rotating lens ring DC 8.4V/0.9AIndex Image size shooting menu, 30 Video mode setup menu, 62 126 0RINTEDNIN Elgium 3& -!