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... Messages See pages 111-112 If a warning is displayed in movie form, is available from the "question and answer" index. Help Use the camera's on-board help feature for details. Find it from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html See pages v-vi The Q&A Index... Digitutor Digitutor, a series of Contents Find items by key word. The Index Search by function or menu name. Troubleshooting See pages 108-110 Camera behaving unexpectedly? Where to Find It Find what you 're looking for from: The Table of "watch and learn" manuals in the viewfinder ...
... Messages See pages 111-112 If a warning is displayed in movie form, is available from the "question and answer" index. Help Use the camera's on-board help feature for details. Find it from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html See pages v-vi The Q&A Index... Digitutor Digitutor, a series of Contents Find items by key word. The Index Search by function or menu name. Troubleshooting See pages 108-110 Camera behaving unexpectedly? Where to Find It Find what you 're looking for from: The Table of "watch and learn" manuals in the viewfinder ...
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Introduction Tutorial Photography and Playback More on Photography (All Modes) Reference P, S, A, and M Modes More on Playback Connecting to a Computer, Printer, or TV Playback Options: The Playback Menu Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Menu Guide Custom Settings Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu Creating Retouched Copies: The Retouch Menu Technical Notes i
Introduction Tutorial Photography and Playback More on Photography (All Modes) Reference P, S, A, and M Modes More on Playback Connecting to a Computer, Printer, or TV Playback Options: The Playback Menu Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Menu Guide Custom Settings Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu Creating Retouched Copies: The Retouch Menu Technical Notes i
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...the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this Nikon product. In the event of an infant or child could result in strangulation. Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of malfunction, the product should...necklaces or hairpins. • Batteries are indicated by a qualified technician. If you notice any changes in injury. Before removing the battery turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool. • Discontinue use , attach the terminal cover and store in the presence of the plug should be...
...the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this Nikon product. In the event of an infant or child could result in strangulation. Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of malfunction, the product should...necklaces or hairpins. • Batteries are indicated by a qualified technician. If you notice any changes in injury. Before removing the battery turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool. • Discontinue use , attach the terminal cover and store in the presence of the plug should be...
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...indicates that this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. • Comply with images containing no private information (for the purpose of a scanner, digital camera, or other data storage devices does not completely erase the... original image data. national and international copyright laws. Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of making ...
...indicates that this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. • Comply with images containing no private information (for the purpose of a scanner, digital camera, or other data storage devices does not completely erase the... original image data. national and international copyright laws. Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of making ...
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... 1 Getting to Know the Camera 2 First Steps 8 Attaching a Lens 8 Charging and Inserting the Battery 9 Basic Setup 11 Inserting Memory Cards 12 Adjusting Viewfinder Focus 14 Tutorial 15 "Point-and-Shoot" Photography ( Mode 15 Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs).........18 Basic Playback ...45 Autoexposure Lock 46 Exposure Compensation 47 Flash Compensation 48 White Balance 49 More on Playback 50 Viewing Photographs on the Camera 50 Photo Information 51 Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback ...........52 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom 53 Protecting Photographs...
... 1 Getting to Know the Camera 2 First Steps 8 Attaching a Lens 8 Charging and Inserting the Battery 9 Basic Setup 11 Inserting Memory Cards 12 Adjusting Viewfinder Focus 14 Tutorial 15 "Point-and-Shoot" Photography ( Mode 15 Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs).........18 Basic Playback ...45 Autoexposure Lock 46 Exposure Compensation 47 Flash Compensation 48 White Balance 49 More on Playback 50 Viewing Photographs on the Camera 50 Photo Information 51 Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback ...........52 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom 53 Protecting Photographs...
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... Overlay 94 Technical Notes 96 Optional Accessories 96 Lenses ...97 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 99 Other Accessories 102 Accessories for the D40 103 Caring for the Camera 104 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 106 Troubleshooting 108 Camera Error Messages and Displays 111 Appendix 113 Specifications 119 Index 123 vi Table of Contents
... Overlay 94 Technical Notes 96 Optional Accessories 96 Lenses ...97 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 99 Other Accessories 102 Accessories for the D40 103 Caring for the Camera 104 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 106 Troubleshooting 108 Camera Error Messages and Displays 111 Appendix 113 Specifications 119 Index 123 vi Table of Contents
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... I view all the items in a different language? Beep How do I travel? What accessories are available for the D40 103 Servicing the camera x Cleaning the camera 104 Camera Setup Question Key phrase How do I display the menus in the menus? What memory cards can I clean the...116 Battery level 15 Exposure 39 Self timer, remote control 33 Optional flash units 99 Lenses 97 Accessories for the D40 96 Approved memory cards 102 Accessories for my camera? Language How do I use ? Q & A Index Find what you're looking for using this card? ...
... I view all the items in a different language? Beep How do I travel? What accessories are available for the D40 103 Servicing the camera x Cleaning the camera 104 Camera Setup Question Key phrase How do I display the menus in the menus? What memory cards can I clean the...116 Battery level 15 Exposure 39 Self timer, remote control 33 Optional flash units 99 Lenses 97 Accessories for the D40 96 Approved memory cards 102 Accessories for my camera? Language How do I use ? Q & A Index Find what you're looking for using this card? ...
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... a remote control for e-mail? Long time-exposures How do I get good landscape shots? How do I change camera information display? How can I "freeze" a moving objects? Mode S (shutter-priority auto) How do I do I blur background details? Digital Vari-Program modes What do if flash photography is prohibited? Can the flash fire automatically when needed...
... a remote control for e-mail? Long time-exposures How do I get good landscape shots? How do I change camera information display? How can I "freeze" a moving objects? Mode S (shutter-priority auto) How do I do I blur background details? Digital Vari-Program modes What do if flash photography is prohibited? Can the flash fire automatically when needed...
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... Photo info Photo info, highlights Deleting individual photos Delete Playback zoom Protect Slide show ") option? Can I view my photos on the camera? Can I create a copy with different colors? Can I overlay two photos to a computer Printing photographs Printing via USB Time stamp, DPOF ... my photographs on my photographs? Can I protect photos from accidental deletion? Can I delete several photos at once? Can I print the date on the camera? Can I copy photos to make sure they're in shadows? How do I zoom in on pictures to my computer? Can I order professional prints?...
... Photo info Photo info, highlights Deleting individual photos Delete Playback zoom Protect Slide show ") option? Can I view my photos on the camera? Can I create a copy with different colors? Can I overlay two photos to a computer Printing photographs Printing via USB Time stamp, DPOF ... my photographs on my photographs? Can I protect photos from accidental deletion? Can I delete several photos at once? Can I print the date on the camera? Can I copy photos to make sure they're in shadows? How do I zoom in on pictures to my computer? Can I order professional prints?...
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...need, the following symbols and conventions are used in this manual or in this manual for your purchase of a Nikon D40 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with your Nikon digital camera. Introduction Thank you for illustrative purposes. · » ᕡ 1. Focus ring: 28 3. Focal length ... easier to help you enjoy taking pictures with interchangeable lenses. This icon marks settings that should be read before using the camera. This icon marks settings that more information is supported with AF-S and AF-I lenses only. Zoom ring ¾ º...
...need, the following symbols and conventions are used in this manual or in this manual for your purchase of a Nikon D40 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with your Nikon digital camera. Introduction Thank you for illustrative purposes. · » ᕡ 1. Focus ring: 28 3. Focal length ... easier to help you enjoy taking pictures with interchangeable lenses. This icon marks settings that should be read before using the camera. This icon marks settings that more information is supported with AF-S and AF-I lenses only. Zoom ring ¾ º...
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... as you read through the rest of the manual. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. Camera Body µ ¸ ¹ Ƹ ᕡ ƺ ƹ ƻ Ƽ ƽ ƾ ƿ 1 Infrared receiver 33 2 Power switch 4 3 Shutter-... cover 99 11 Accessory shoe (for optional flash unit).......... 99 12 (flash mode) button 34 (flash compensation) button 48 13 Eyelet for camera strap 7 14 Connector cover 55, 58, 62 15 Video connector 62 16 Reset switch 108 17 USB connector 55, 58 18 (self-timer...
... as you read through the rest of the manual. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. Camera Body µ ¸ ¹ Ƹ ᕡ ƺ ƹ ƻ Ƽ ƽ ƾ ƿ 1 Infrared receiver 33 2 Power switch 4 3 Shutter-... cover 99 11 Accessory shoe (for optional flash unit).......... 99 12 (flash mode) button 34 (flash compensation) button 48 13 Eyelet for camera strap 7 14 Connector cover 55, 58, 62 15 Video connector 62 16 Reset switch 108 17 USB connector 55, 58 18 (self-timer...
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..., 50 * Multi selector The multi selector is pressed; Help is displayed in the monitor by pressing the button. View previous photo Return to Know the Camera 3 ᕢ ᕡ ƾ ƽ Ƽ ƻ ƺ ᕣ ƹ ¸ ¹ Ƹ 1 DK-16 viewfinder eyepiece cup 7 2 ...Viewfinder eyepiece 5, 14 3 Diopter adjustment control 14 4 (AE-L/AF-L) button 46, 77 (protect) button 54 5 Command dial 115 6 Eyelet for camera strap 7 7 Multi selector * 8 Memory card slot cover 12 9 (delete) button 20, 54 10 Memory card access lamp 12 11 Power connector cover...
..., 50 * Multi selector The multi selector is pressed; Help is displayed in the monitor by pressing the button. View previous photo Return to Know the Camera 3 ᕢ ᕡ ƾ ƽ Ƽ ƻ ƺ ᕣ ƹ ¸ ¹ Ƹ 1 DK-16 viewfinder eyepiece cup 7 2 ...Viewfinder eyepiece 5, 14 3 Diopter adjustment control 14 4 (AE-L/AF-L) button 46, 77 (protect) button 54 5 Command dial 115 6 Eyelet for camera strap 7 7 Multi selector * 8 Memory card slot cover 12 9 (delete) button 20, 54 10 Memory card access lamp 12 11 Power connector cover...
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The Mode Dial The D40 offers a choice of the following twelve shooting modes: Advanced Modes (Exposure Modes) Select these modes for full control over camera settings. Child: 19 -Sports: 19 - On Off 4 Introduction: Getting to suit the selected scene, making creative ... up: 19 - P-Programmed auto: 40 S-Shutter-priority auto: 41 A -Aperture-priority auto: 42 M-Manual: 43 Point-and-Shoot Modes (Digital Vari-Programs) Selecting a Digital Vari-Program automatically optimizes settings to Know the Camera Night portrait: 19 The Power Switch The power switch is used to turn the...
The Mode Dial The D40 offers a choice of the following twelve shooting modes: Advanced Modes (Exposure Modes) Select these modes for full control over camera settings. Child: 19 -Sports: 19 - On Off 4 Introduction: Getting to suit the selected scene, making creative ... up: 19 - P-Programmed auto: 40 S-Shutter-priority auto: 41 A -Aperture-priority auto: 42 M-Manual: 43 Point-and-Shoot Modes (Digital Vari-Programs) Selecting a Digital Vari-Program automatically optimizes settings to Know the Camera Night portrait: 19 The Power Switch The power switch is used to turn the...
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... hundred (e.g., if there is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Large-Capacity Memory Cards When enough memory remains on the memory card to Know the Camera 5 This is room for over 1000 exposures) 16 Warning indicator 3, 111 The Viewfinder The response time and brightness of exposures remaining will show 1.1K). Introduction...
... hundred (e.g., if there is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Large-Capacity Memory Cards When enough memory remains on the memory card to Know the Camera 5 This is room for over 1000 exposures) 16 Warning indicator 3, 111 The Viewfinder The response time and brightness of exposures remaining will show 1.1K). Introduction...
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Fast shutter speed, large aperture (small f/-number) 6 Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera Slow shutter speed, small aperture (large f/-number) See page 22 for information on changing camera settings. 25 24 23 22 21 1 5 20 19 2 6 18 4 17 16 7 15 8 14 3 9 13 10 12 11 1 Focus...page 81 for Info display format. The following shooting information will be displayed in the monitor. The Shooting Information Display To view camera settings, press the button. The Shutter-Speed and Aperture Displays These displays provide a visual indication of exposures remaining 15, 116...
Fast shutter speed, large aperture (small f/-number) 6 Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera Slow shutter speed, small aperture (large f/-number) See page 22 for information on changing camera settings. 25 24 23 22 21 1 5 20 19 2 6 18 4 17 16 7 15 8 14 3 9 13 10 12 11 1 Focus...page 81 for Info display format. The following shooting information will be displayed in the monitor. The Shooting Information Display To view camera settings, press the button. The Shutter-Speed and Aperture Displays These displays provide a visual indication of exposures remaining 15, 116...
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... Li-ion Battery ( 103, 121) The EN-EL9 is for use of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera 7 Supplied Accessories The DK-5 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cap Attach the DK-5 viewfinder eyepiece cap for... use with normal operation of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown above could interfere with the D40. . Hold the camera firmly when removing the cup. Negative terminal Signal contact Positive terminal Terminal cover The use with...
... Li-ion Battery ( 103, 121) The EN-EL9 is for use of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera 7 Supplied Accessories The DK-5 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cap Attach the DK-5 viewfinder eyepiece cap for... use with normal operation of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown above could interfere with the D40. . Hold the camera firmly when removing the cup. Negative terminal Signal contact Positive terminal Terminal cover The use with...
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...AF-S and AF-I lenses only. Care should be taken to prevent dust from the lens. 2 Keeping the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in the camera's bayonet mount and rotate the lens in the direction shown until it clicks into place. See the lens manual for details. 8 ...Introduction: First Steps First Steps Attaching a Lens Autofocus is supported with manual priority). Detaching Lenses Be sure the camera is off and remove the body cap. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens-release button while turning the lens clockwise.
...AF-S and AF-I lenses only. Care should be taken to prevent dust from the lens. 2 Keeping the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in the camera's bayonet mount and rotate the lens in the direction shown until it clicks into place. See the lens manual for details. 8 ...Introduction: First Steps First Steps Attaching a Lens Autofocus is supported with manual priority). Detaching Lenses Be sure the camera is off and remove the body cap. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens-release button while turning the lens clockwise.
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Close the battery chamber cover. 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. Removing the Battery Turn the camera off position, open the battery chamber cover. 2.2 Insert a fully charged battery as shown at right.
Close the battery chamber cover. 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. Removing the Battery Turn the camera off position, open the battery chamber cover. 2.2 Insert a fully charged battery as shown at right.
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... in hours. 5 6 Display daylight saving time options. 7 Highlight On if daylight saving time is in the monitor. Using Camera Menus The language menu is only displayed automatically the first time the camera is turned on normal menu operation. Follow the steps below to change. Press multi selector left or right to... select item, up or down to choose a language and set . 1 2 Turn camera on or off, or choose the order in which the year, month, and date are displayed, use the World time option in the setup menu...
... in hours. 5 6 Display daylight saving time options. 7 Highlight On if daylight saving time is in the monitor. Using Camera Menus The language menu is only displayed automatically the first time the camera is turned on normal menu operation. Follow the steps below to change. Press multi selector left or right to... select item, up or down to choose a language and set . 1 2 Turn camera on or off, or choose the order in which the year, month, and date are displayed, use the World time option in the setup menu...
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... by hand (d). 12 Introduction: First Steps Turn the camera off . 2. Press the card in as shown at right until it clicks into place. Front Removing Memory Cards 1. Inserting Memory Cards The camera stores pictures on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately). 1 Insert a... memory card. 1.1 Before inserting or removing memory cards, turn the camera off and open the memory card slot cover. 3. Close the...
... by hand (d). 12 Introduction: First Steps Turn the camera off . 2. Press the card in as shown at right until it clicks into place. Front Removing Memory Cards 1. Inserting Memory Cards The camera stores pictures on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately). 1 Insert a... memory card. 1.1 Before inserting or removing memory cards, turn the camera off and open the memory card slot cover. 3. Close the...
