Nikon D40 manual Using the Built-in Flash , , , , and Modes, Lowering the Built-in Flash

Using the Built-in Flash

Controls used

The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit sub- jects. The flash modes available depend on the mode selected with the mode dial; note that the built-in flash can not be used in , , or mode. The default flash setting for Dig- ital Vari-Program modes is automatically restored when the mode dial is rotated to a new setting or the camera is turned off.

Using the Built-in Flash: , , , , and Modes

1Rotate the mode dial to , , , , or .

2Choose a flash mode.

3 Take pictures. Unless (off ) is selected, the flash will pop up as required when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and fire when a photograph is taken.

Using the Built-in Flash: P, S, A, and M Modes

1Rotate the mode dial to P, S, A, or M.

2 Press the button to raise the flash.

3Choose a flash mode.

4Choose a metering method and adjust exposure.

5Take pictures. The flash will fire whenever a picture is taken. To prevent the flash from firing, lower the flash.

Lowering the Built-in Flash

To save power when the flash is not in use, press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place.

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