Using Camera Menus, Personalize camera settings | Nikon D40 manual

Menu Guide

Using Camera Menus

Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the button.

Choose from playback, shooting, Custom Settings, setup, and retouch menus (see below)

If “?” icon is displayed, help for the current item can be viewed by pressing button

Slider shows position in current menu

Current setting for each option is shown by icon

Current menu item is highlighted

Menu	Description

Playback	Adjust playback settings and manage photos ( 65).
Shooting	Adjust shooting settings ( 68).

Custom Settings	Personalize camera settings ( 74).

Setup	Format memory cards and perform basic camera setup ( 80).

Retouch	Create retouched copies of existing photographs ( 89).

The multi selector and OK button are used to navigate the camera menus.

Move cursor up

Increase number

Press up

Press right

Return to previous menu

Press left

Press down

Move cursor down

Decrease number

Display sub-menu

Make selection

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Contents

$4!, #!-%2 See pages Where to Find ItError Messages See pages Troubleshooting See pages Technical Notes Custom SettingsIntroduction More on Playback For Your Safety For Your Safety Use appropriate cables Iii Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries Table of Contents Table of Contents General Questions Camera SetupIndex Index How can I get more photos on the memory card? Can the flash fire automatically when needed?Viii Q&A Index Taking Photographs Can I create a monochrome copy of a photograph? Viewing, Printing, and Retouching PhotographsCan I zoom in on pictures to make sure they’re in focus? Is there an automatic playback slide show option? Life-Long Learning Lens Introduction 108 Getting to Know the CameraIntroduction Getting to Know the Camera Camera Body Press up Multi selectorPlayback Menus/shooting info 22 Advanced Modes Exposure Modes Mode DialSelect these modes for full control over camera settings D40 offers a choice of the following twelve shooting modes Viewfinder Display ViewfinderLarge-Capacity Memory Cards Shutter-Speed and Aperture Displays Shooting Information Display Camera Strap Supplied AccessoriesEN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 103 DK-5 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cap Detaching Lenses First StepsAttaching a Lens Introduction First Steps Charging 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 Display options Highlight Yes Write Protect SwitchWrite-protect switch Highlight Format memory card Exposure meters on Exposure meters off Adjusting Viewfinder FocusFocus brackets Auto Meter Off Point-and-Shoot Photography Mode Tutorial Point-and-Shoot Photography ModeDescription Tutorial Point-and-Shoot Photography Mode Using a Zoom LensHolding the Camera Built-in Flash Turn the camera off when shooting is completeShutter-Release Button Focus Portrait Creative Photography Digital Vari-ProgramsTutorial Creative Photography Digital Vari-Programs Auto Flash Off Night Portrait ChildSports Close Up Basic Playback Tutorial Basic PlaybackDeleting Unwanted Photographs Reference More on Photography All ModesA, and M Modes More on Playback Shooting Information Display More on Photography All Modes Focus Focus ModeFocus mode Description Focus Mode Reference More on Photography All Modes/Focus AF-Area Mode Focus Area Selection AE-L/AF-L Focus LockRelease button halfway to initiate focus Controls used Shutter-release button/AE-L/AF-L button Getting Good Results with Autofocus Manual Focus Electronic Range FinderFocal Plane Position SmallImage sizeLarge Image Quality and SizeImage Quality and Size HighImage qualityLow Image size Size pixels Image QualityImage Size Option Format Description Capture NX File Names11- /Fn Button Memory Buffer Shooting ModeReference More on Photography All Modes/Shooting Mode Mode Description Shutter released about 2s after camera has focused Self-Timer and Remote Control ModesShutter released when camera focuses Level surface Select one of the following shooting modes Rotate the mode dial to P, S, A, or M Press Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash , , , , and Modes Using the Built-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes Sync Flash ModeCustom Settings 76 Slow Red-eye Rear-Curtain Sync ISO Auto ISO SensitivitySensitivity ISO Sensitivity Default Settings Two-Button ResetReference More on Photography All Modes/Two-Button Reset Option Default Shutter Speed and Aperture Lens Aperture Ring Mode P Programmed Auto Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode P Programmed AutoFlexible Program 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 Mode M Manual Electronic Analog Exposure DisplayDisplay Description 35s, f/25 Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode M ManualLong Time-Exposures Thirty minutes or until the button is pressed a second time Method Description Metering can also be selected from the Custom Settings menuExposure Metering Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/Exposure Adjusting Shutter Speed and ApertureMode Setting Autoexposure Lock Exposure Compensation 1EV No exposure compensation+2EV Flash Compensation Flash Compensation White Balance Image Review Auto Off TimersViewing Photographs on the Camera Auto Image Rotation 88/Rotate Tall Retouch History1 Photo InformationFile Information Shooting Data, Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback HighlightsHistogram Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom This option can be used to delete multiple photographs Protecting Photographs from DeletionDeleting Individual Photographs Delete Computer operating system Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera Connecting the USB Cable Mac OS Drag the camera volume Nikon D40 into the TrashWindows Vista/Windows XP Windows 2000 Professional Printing Via Direct USB Connection Printing PhotographsPrinting Via Direct USB Connection Take photographs Connecting the Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time Additional pictures Printing Multiple PicturesPrinting Selected Photographs Choosing Print select displays the menu shown in Step Print Set Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Connect to video device Viewing Photographs on TVTune the television to the video channel Recorded to video tape the camera monitor will remain off Return to previous menu Using Camera MenusPersonalize camera settings Move cursor up Increase number To modify menu settings Menu Guide/Using Camera Menus Playback Options The Playback Menu DeleteDelete menu contains the following options Choose a folder for playback Playback FolderRotate Tall Menu Guide/Playback Options The Playback Menu Slide 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 Customizing Image Enhancement Options Custom Default setting AutoDefault setting IIIa sRGB Default setting ±0 Select image quality Fine-Tuning White BalancePreset White Balance White Balance P, S, A, and M Modes Measuring a Value for Preset White Balance Copying White Balance from a Photograph Adjust ISO sensitivity ISO SensitivityNoise Reduction Beep Custom SettingsReset Menu Guide/Custom Settings No Memory Card? Shooting ModeMenu Guide/Custom Settings Metering P, S, A, and M Modes Only ISO Auto P, S, A, and M Modes Only Adjust flash levelFlash Compensation P, S, A, and M Modes Only AF-assist All Modes Except Choose the function performed by the Fn button 11 /Fn ButtonAE-L/AF-L AE Lock Auto Off Auto off TimersBuilt-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes Only Optional SB-400 Speedlight Remote on Duration Self-Timer Basic 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 LCD Brightness Video ModeAuto Shooting Info World Time Language Image CommentChoose the language for camera menus and messages from Naming Folders NCD40 default Folder Current folderFolders Delete Delete all empty folders on the memory card View the current camera firmware version File No. SequenceMirror Lock-Up Firmware Version Image Dust Off Dust off Ref Photo Auto Image Rotation Camera rotated OrientationCounter-clockwise Image Quality Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch MenuDescription Lighting Retouching Copies BeforeAfter LightingMenu Guide/Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu To create retouched copies from the retouch menu Red-Eye Correction TrimTrim Image Quality and Size Color MonochromeFilter Effects Small Picture Highlight Select picture Viewing Small PicturesSelect pictures 65. Selected pictures are Image Overlay Image Overlay Picture Angle and Focal Length Optional AccessoriesTechnical Notes/Optional Accessories Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Type G and D Lenses Lens/accessoryLenses AI-P Nikkor AF-Assist Illumination/Red-Eye Reduction Incompatible Non-CPU Lenses and Accessories SB-400, SB-800, and SB-600 Speedlights SB-R200 Wireless Remote SpeedlightSU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander Optional Flash Units Speedlights AS-15 Accessory Shoe Adapter Flash mode/featureFlash mode SB-26, SB-25, SB-24 SB-21B2, SB-29s2 Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Technical Notes/Optional Accessories Memory Cards Other AccessoriesApproved Memory Cards Filters Remote Controls Accessories for the D40 Storage CleaningCaring for the Camera Technical Notes/Caring for the Camera Present, proceed to Step Use a Reliable Power SourceLow-Pass Filter Low-pass filter 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 AF-A mode TroubleshootingTechnical Notes/Troubleshooting Problem Solution Technical Notes/Troubleshooting Set USB to MTP/PTP Rotation Message Camera Error Messages and Displays Set 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 Image size File size MB1 Exposure Program Mode PExposure program for mode P is shown in the following graph Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size Supported Standards Flash ControlShutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range Dir. sunlight White Balance and Color TemperatureFine tuning White balance None Auto Fine tuning added to value selected by camera Technical Notes/Specifications Specifications Technical Notes/Specifications Slow shutter speeds EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion BatteryBattery Life Specifications DC 8.4V/0.9A 80g 2.8oz., excluding power cableZoom adjusted by rotating lens ring AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz Index Image size shooting menu, 30 Video mode setup menu, 62 126 0RINTEDNIN Elgium 3& -!