Format Memory Card, Info Display Format | Nikon D40 specs

3Press the multi selector up or down to highlight items and then press to the right to select or deselect. Selected items are indicated by a check mark.

4Highlight Done and press OK to return to the list of menu names shown in Step 1. Repeat steps 2–3 to edit additional menus.

5Highlight Done in the list of menu names and press OK to return setup menu.

Format Memory Card

Select Yes to format the memory card. Note that this permanently deletes all photographs and any other data the card may contain. Be sure that any valued files have been copied to a computer before formatting.

Formatting Memory Cards

Do not turn the camera off or remove the memory card while formatting is in progress.

Info Display Format

Choose one of the following shooting information display formats for Digital Vari-Program (, , , , , , , and ) modes and P, S, A, and M modes. Note that choosing Classic also changes the background color for the menus. Wallpaper uses the same menu background as the Graphic format.


Classic		Graphic		Wallpaper

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$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 Viewfinder Display ViewfinderLarge-Capacity Memory Cards 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 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 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 Point-and-Shoot Photography Mode Tutorial Point-and-Shoot Photography ModeDescription Tutorial Point-and-Shoot Photography Mode Using a Zoom LensHolding the Camera 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 Basic Playback Tutorial Basic PlaybackDeleting Unwanted Photographs 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 Manual Focus Electronic Range FinderFocal Plane Position Image Quality and Size Image Quality and SizeHighImage qualityLow SmallImage sizeLarge Image Size Image QualityOption Format Description Image size Size pixels Capture NX File Names11- /Fn Button 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 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 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 Exposure Compensation 1EV No exposure compensation+2EV 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 Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback HighlightsHistogram 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 Playback Options The Playback Menu DeleteDelete menu contains the following options Rotate Tall Playback FolderMenu Guide/Playback Options The Playback Menu Choose a folder for playback 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 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 Adjust ISO sensitivity ISO SensitivityNoise Reduction 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 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 Auto Shooting Info Video ModeWorld Time LCD Brightness Language Image CommentChoose the language for camera menus and messages from 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 Auto Image Rotation Camera rotated OrientationCounter-clockwise 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 Red-Eye Correction TrimTrim Image Quality and Size Filter Effects MonochromeSmall Picture Color Highlight Select picture Viewing Small PicturesSelect pictures 65. Selected pictures are 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 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 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& -!