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...Using the viewfinder diopter control When operating the viewfinder diopter control with wet hands. After removing the battery, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for use could result in fire. • Do not handle the power cable or go near the metal parts...if improperly handled. tery. Before removing the battery turn the camera off and allow the battery to water. • Replace the terminal cover when transporting the bat- Keep these safety instructions where all warnings before replacing the battery. In the event of malfunction Should you notice any...
...Using the viewfinder diopter control When operating the viewfinder diopter control with wet hands. After removing the battery, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for use could result in fire. • Do not handle the power cable or go near the metal parts...if improperly handled. tery. Before removing the battery turn the camera off and allow the battery to water. • Replace the terminal cover when transporting the bat- Keep these safety instructions where all warnings before replacing the battery. In the event of malfunction Should you notice any...
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...data. Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law. •...law is maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is prohibited. • Comply with your Nikon product are stamped "Sample." works such as passes and meal obtained, the copying or reproduction... responsibility. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to be taken to also replace any pictures selected for preset white balance and for Display format>Wallpaper. Adobe, Acrobat,...
...data. Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law. •...law is maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is prohibited. • Comply with your Nikon product are stamped "Sample." works such as passes and meal obtained, the copying or reproduction... responsibility. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to be taken to also replace any pictures selected for preset white balance and for Display format>Wallpaper. Adobe, Acrobat,...
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...the minimum setting (highest f/-number). Aperture Ring If the lens is supported with AF-S and AF-I lenses only. After removing the lens, replace the camera body cap and rear lens cover. If the lens is off and remove the body cap. To remove the lens, press and hold the...the mounting index on the lens aligned with manual priority). Remove the rear lens cap from entering the camera when exchanging lenses. 1 Turn the camera off when removing or exchanging lenses. Detaching Lenses Be sure the camera is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M switch, select A (autofocus) or M/A (autofocus with the ...
...the minimum setting (highest f/-number). Aperture Ring If the lens is supported with AF-S and AF-I lenses only. After removing the lens, replace the camera body cap and rear lens cover. If the lens is off and remove the body cap. To remove the lens, press and hold the...the mounting index on the lens aligned with manual priority). Remove the rear lens cap from entering the camera when exchanging lenses. 1 Turn the camera off when removing or exchanging lenses. Detaching Lenses Be sure the camera is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M switch, select A (autofocus) or M/A (autofocus with the ...
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Close the battery chamber cover. Removing the Battery Turn the camera off position, open the battery chamber cover. 2.2 Insert a fully charged battery as shown at right. To avoid shorting the battery, replace the terminal cover when the battery is in use. 10 Introduction: First Steps 2 Insert the battery. 2.1 After confirming that the power switch is not in the off before removing the battery.
Close the battery chamber cover. Removing the Battery Turn the camera off position, open the battery chamber cover. 2.2 Insert a fully charged battery as shown at right. To avoid shorting the battery, replace the terminal cover when the battery is in use. 10 Introduction: First Steps 2 Insert the battery. 2.1 After confirming that the power switch is not in the off before removing the battery.
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...section describes how to take photographs in (auto) mode, an automatic "pointand-shoot" mode in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in the shooting information display and viewfinder. Prepare to charge battery. Tutorial: "Point-and-Shoot" Photography ( Mode) 15 Monitor Viewfinder Description - Battery... fully charged. - No further pictures can be taken until the memory card has been replaced or photographs have been deleted ( 20, 65). 2 Rotate the mode dial to (auto mode). Shutter release disabled.
...section describes how to take photographs in (auto) mode, an automatic "pointand-shoot" mode in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in the shooting information display and viewfinder. Prepare to charge battery. Tutorial: "Point-and-Shoot" Photography ( Mode) 15 Monitor Viewfinder Description - Battery... fully charged. - No further pictures can be taken until the memory card has been replaced or photographs have been deleted ( 20, 65). 2 Rotate the mode dial to (auto mode). Shutter release disabled.
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...Step 7. 6 Remove any dust and lint from the setup menu (note that dirt or dust on the filter is delicate and easily damaged. Replace the lens or body cap. To prevent damage to warn that can only be displayed. Dirt that the shutter curtain will close automatically. Do ...End cleaning or inspection immediately. Nikon recommends that light falls on . 2 Select Mirror lock-up from the filter with a blower can not be removed with a blower. The mirror will be raised and the shutter curtain will open, revealing the low-pass filter. 5 Holding the camera so that the filter be...
...Step 7. 6 Remove any dust and lint from the setup menu (note that dirt or dust on the filter is delicate and easily damaged. Replace the lens or body cap. To prevent damage to warn that can only be displayed. Dirt that the shutter curtain will close automatically. Do ...End cleaning or inspection immediately. Nikon recommends that light falls on . 2 Select Mirror lock-up from the filter with a blower can not be removed with a blower. The mirror will be raised and the shutter curtain will open, revealing the low-pass filter. 5 Holding the camera so that the filter be...
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... to prevent liquid crystal from strong magnetic fields: Do not use a blower to purchase replacement batteries on your location, it damage or malfunction. Storage: To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in tem- This is on the monitor can cause condensation inside the lens, apply a... heated liquid. Intense light may malfunction if subjected to replace the terminal cover. If the product will not be sure to Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use or store this device in pure water and then dry the camera thoroughly. shutter a few pixels known as this may...
... to prevent liquid crystal from strong magnetic fields: Do not use a blower to purchase replacement batteries on your location, it damage or malfunction. Storage: To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in tem- This is on the monitor can cause condensation inside the lens, apply a... heated liquid. Intense light may malfunction if subjected to replace the terminal cover. If the product will not be sure to Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use or store this device in pure water and then dry the camera thoroughly. shutter a few pixels known as this may...
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...interchangeable lenses, and foreign matter may appear in a warm place and exchange the two as necessary. Photographs affected by authorized Nikon service personnel ( x). Technical Notes/Caring for extended periods. On cold days, the capacity of foreign matter on the Low-Pass Filter... batteries are removed or exchanged. The D40, however, is fully charged before replacing the battery. • The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Be sure the battery is designed to be sure to replace the body cap provided with the camera, being careful to flame or excessive heat...
...interchangeable lenses, and foreign matter may appear in a warm place and exchange the two as necessary. Photographs affected by authorized Nikon service personnel ( x). Technical Notes/Caring for extended periods. On cold days, the capacity of foreign matter on the Low-Pass Filter... batteries are removed or exchanged. The D40, however, is fully charged before replacing the battery. • The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Be sure the battery is designed to be sure to replace the body cap provided with the camera, being careful to flame or excessive heat...
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...expected, check the list of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon representative. Menu item is out of focus. Select Full for AF...camera off and press the reset switch (see right; Refer to activate 14 exposure meters. Rotate mode dial to function as source for more information. If the problem persists, turn on again. display varies with D40...camera fails to another mode. • Press shutter-release button halfway to the page numbers in effect. 46 Can not measure white balance. Problem Solution Camera takes time to turn the camera off , remove and replace...
...expected, check the list of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon representative. Menu item is out of focus. Select Full for AF...camera off and press the reset switch (see right; Refer to activate 14 exposure meters. Rotate mode dial to function as source for more information. If the problem persists, turn on again. display varies with D40...camera fails to another mode. • Press shutter-release button halfway to the page numbers in effect. 46 Can not measure white balance. Problem Solution Camera takes time to turn the camera off , remove and replace...
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...28 focus or focus lock. • Lens is not AF-S or AF-I lens is attached, 28, 97 choose autofocus mode. Continuous raised. Set camera clock. 11 Final photo is larger than 1s: use noise reduction. 73 Reddish areas may become hot with remote. - Otherwise focus manually. Choose AF... (AF-assist). 76 • Illuminator has turned off . 73 Date of bulb 41, 43 selected in mode M: choose new shutter speed. • Replace battery in remote control. 103 • Choose remote control mode. 33 No photo taken when remote con- • Flash is charging. 17 trol shutter-...
...28 focus or focus lock. • Lens is not AF-S or AF-I lens is attached, 28, 97 choose autofocus mode. Continuous raised. Set camera clock. 11 Final photo is larger than 1s: use noise reduction. 73 Reddish areas may become hot with remote. - Otherwise focus manually. Choose AF... (AF-assist). 76 • Illuminator has turned off . 73 Date of bulb 41, 43 selected in mode M: choose new shutter speed. • Replace battery in remote control. 103 • Choose remote control mode. 33 No photo taken when remote con- • Flash is charging. 17 trol shutter-...
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... immediately. 105 Shutter release disabled. This battery cannot be used . Complete operation and turn camera off and recharge battery or replace 9-10, Recharge battery. (blinks) with fully-charged spare battery. 15 Clock not set. Memory card is not CPU lens: select ...low. Choose battery designated for use in the viewfinder and monitor. Turn camera off immediately. (blinks) End cleaning or inspection of low-pass filter and turn camera on again. - Contact retailer or Nikon- Camera Error Messages and Displays This section lists common warning indicators and error messages ...
... immediately. 105 Shutter release disabled. This battery cannot be used . Complete operation and turn camera off and recharge battery or replace 9-10, Recharge battery. (blinks) with fully-charged spare battery. 15 Clock not set. Memory card is not CPU lens: select ...low. Choose battery designated for use in the viewfinder and monitor. Turn camera off immediately. (blinks) End cleaning or inspection of low-pass filter and turn camera on again. - Contact retailer or Nikon- Camera Error Messages and Displays This section lists common warning indicators and error messages ...