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More on Photography (All Modes)

The Shooting Information Display

Pressing the button displays shooting information in the moni- tor. Shooting information can also be displayed by pressing in shooting mode, by pressing in P, S, or A mode, by pressing / (unless white balance is selected for Custom Setting 11 in Digital Vari-Program mode; 77), or by pressing when the flash is enabled. Shooting information is also displayed after the shutter- release button is released when On is selected for Auto shooting info ( 83) and immediately after the camera is turned on. To hide shooting information, press the button again. The display format depends on the option selected for Info display format in the setup menu ( 81).

The button can be used to change the settings shown in the shooting information display.

1

Display shooting information.

2

Selected setting is highlighted.

3

Highlight desired setting. Settings not available in current mode are grayed out and can not be selected.

4	5
Display options for highlighted setting.	Highlight desired option.*

* Press to return to Step 3 without modifying setting.

6

7

Select option. Repeat Steps 3–6 to change other settings, or press to return to Step 1.

Take pictures. Monitor turns off while shutter-

release button is pressed.

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Contents

$4!, #!-%2 Troubleshooting See pages Where to Find ItError Messages See pages See pages More on Playback Custom SettingsIntroduction 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 Index Camera SetupIndex General Questions Taking 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 Lens Camera Body Getting to Know the CameraIntroduction Getting to Know the Camera 108 Menus/shooting info 22 Multi selectorPlayback Press up D40 offers a choice of the following twelve shooting modes Mode DialSelect these modes for full control over camera settings Advanced Modes Exposure Modes Viewfinder Viewfinder DisplayLarge-Capacity Memory Cards Shooting Information Display Shutter-Speed and Aperture Displays DK-5 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cap Supplied AccessoriesEN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 103 Camera Strap Introduction First Steps First StepsAttaching a Lens 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 Highlight Format memory card Write Protect SwitchWrite-protect switch Display options Highlight Yes Auto Meter Off Adjusting Viewfinder FocusFocus brackets 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 Focus Turn the camera off when shooting is completeShutter-Release Button Built-in Flash Auto Flash Off Creative Photography Digital Vari-ProgramsTutorial Creative Photography Digital Vari-Programs Portrait Close Up ChildSports Night Portrait Tutorial Basic Playback Basic PlaybackDeleting Unwanted Photographs More on Playback More on Photography All ModesA, and M Modes Reference More on Photography All Modes Shooting Information Display Focus Mode Focus ModeFocus mode Description Focus AF-Area Mode Reference More on Photography All Modes/Focus Focus Area Selection Controls used Shutter-release button/AE-L/AF-L button Focus LockRelease button halfway to initiate focus AE-L/AF-L Getting Good Results with Autofocus Electronic Range Finder Manual FocusFocal Plane Position HighImage qualityLow Image Quality and SizeImage Quality and Size SmallImage sizeLarge Option Format Description Image QualityImage Size Image size Size pixels File Names Capture NX11- /Fn Button Mode Description Shooting ModeReference More on Photography All Modes/Shooting Mode Memory Buffer Level 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 focused Using 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 Press Slow Red-eye Flash ModeCustom Settings 76 Sync Rear-Curtain Sync ISO Sensitivity ISO SensitivitySensitivity ISO Auto Option Default Two-Button ResetReference More on Photography All Modes/Two-Button Reset 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 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/25 Metering Metering can also be selected from the Custom Settings menuExposure Method Description Autoexposure Lock Adjusting Shutter Speed and ApertureMode Setting Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/Exposure 1EV No exposure compensation Exposure Compensation+2EV Flash Compensation Flash Compensation White Balance Auto Image Rotation 88/Rotate Tall Auto Off TimersViewing Photographs on the Camera Image Review Shooting Data, Photo InformationFile Information Retouch History1 Highlights Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail PlaybackHistogram Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Delete Protecting Photographs from DeletionDeleting Individual Photographs This option can be used to delete multiple photographs Connecting the USB Cable Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera Computer operating system Windows 2000 Professional Drag the camera volume Nikon D40 into the TrashWindows Vista/Windows XP Mac OS Take photographs Printing PhotographsPrinting Via Direct USB Connection Printing Via Direct USB Connection Connecting the Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time Choosing Print select displays the menu shown in Step Printing Multiple PicturesPrinting Selected Photographs Additional pictures Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Print Set Recorded to video tape the camera monitor will remain off Viewing Photographs on TVTune the television to the video channel Connect to video device Move cursor up Increase number Using Camera MenusPersonalize camera settings Return to previous menu Menu Guide/Using Camera Menus To modify menu settings Delete Playback Options The Playback MenuDelete menu contains the following options Menu Guide/Playback Options The Playback Menu Playback FolderRotate Tall 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 ±0 Default setting AutoDefault setting IIIa sRGB Customizing Image Enhancement Options Custom White Balance P, S, A, and M Modes Fine-Tuning White BalancePreset White Balance Select image quality Measuring a Value for Preset White Balance Copying White Balance from a Photograph ISO Sensitivity Adjust ISO sensitivityNoise Reduction Menu Guide/Custom Settings Custom SettingsReset Beep Metering 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 Only AE Lock 11 /Fn ButtonAE-L/AF-L Choose the function performed by the Fn button Optional SB-400 Speedlight Auto off TimersBuilt-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes Only 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 World Time Video ModeAuto Shooting Info LCD Brightness Image Comment LanguageChoose the language for camera menus and messages from Delete Delete all empty folders on the memory card NCD40 default Folder Current folderFolders Naming Folders Firmware Version File No. SequenceMirror Lock-Up View the current camera firmware version Dust off Ref Photo Image Dust Off Camera rotated Orientation Auto Image RotationCounter-clockwise Retouching Copies Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch MenuDescription Lighting Image Quality To create retouched copies from the retouch menu LightingMenu Guide/Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu BeforeAfter Trim Red-Eye CorrectionTrim Image Quality and Size Small Picture MonochromeFilter Effects Color Viewing Small Pictures Highlight Select pictureSelect pictures 65. Selected pictures are Image Overlay Image Overlay Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Optional AccessoriesTechnical Notes/Optional Accessories Picture Angle and Focal Length AI-P Nikkor Lens/accessoryLenses Type G and D Lenses Incompatible Non-CPU Lenses and Accessories AF-Assist Illumination/Red-Eye Reduction Optional Flash Units Speedlights SB-R200 Wireless Remote SpeedlightSU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander SB-400, SB-800, and SB-600 Speedlights Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Flash mode/featureFlash mode SB-26, SB-25, SB-24 SB-21B2, SB-29s2 AS-15 Accessory Shoe Adapter Technical Notes/Optional Accessories Filters Other AccessoriesApproved Memory Cards Memory Cards Accessories for the D40 Remote Controls Technical Notes/Caring for the Camera CleaningCaring for the Camera Storage Low-pass filter Use a Reliable Power SourceLow-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 Problem Solution TroubleshootingTechnical Notes/Troubleshooting 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 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 MB1 Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range Flash ControlShutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash Supported Standards Fine tuning added to value selected by camera White Balance and Color TemperatureFine tuning White balance None Auto Dir. sunlight Specifications Technical Notes/Specifications Technical Notes/Specifications Specifications EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion BatteryBattery Life Slow shutter speeds AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz 80g 2.8oz., excluding power cableZoom adjusted by rotating lens ring DC 8.4V/0.9A Index Image size shooting menu, 30 Video mode setup menu, 62 126 0RINTEDNIN Elgium 3& -!