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The Index Search by function or menu name. Help Use the camera's on-board help feature for details. Find it from the "question and answer" index. See page 3 for help on menu items and other topics. See ... Table of "watch and learn" manuals in movie form, is displayed in the viewfinder or monitor, find the solution here. Troubleshooting See pages 108-110 Camera behaving unexpectedly?
The Index Search by function or menu name. Help Use the camera's on-board help feature for details. Find it from the "question and answer" index. See page 3 for help on menu items and other topics. See ... Table of "watch and learn" manuals in movie form, is displayed in the viewfinder or monitor, find the solution here. Troubleshooting See pages 108-110 Camera behaving unexpectedly?
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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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.... • Dust on battery power for inspection. Before removing the battery turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool. • Discontinue use the product will read them. Failure to observe this Nikon product. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury. Observe proper precautions when ... or child could result in explosion or fire. Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of children Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. Failure to observe this section are prone ...
.... • Dust on battery power for inspection. Before removing the battery turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool. • Discontinue use the product will read them. Failure to observe this Nikon product. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury. Observe proper precautions when ... or child could result in explosion or fire. Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of children Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. Failure to observe this section are prone ...
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...Microsoft and Windows are stamped "Sample." iv Notices coupon tickets, except when a minimum of empty sky). Ensuring the privacy of a scanner, digital camera, or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in... reproduction of their respective holders. The following apply only to users in a foreign country is prohibited. • Comply with your Nikon product are circulated in European countries: • This product is a trademark of personal image data.
...Microsoft and Windows are stamped "Sample." iv Notices coupon tickets, except when a minimum of empty sky). Ensuring the privacy of a scanner, digital camera, or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in... reproduction of their respective holders. The following apply only to users in a foreign country is prohibited. • Comply with your Nikon product are circulated in European countries: • This product is a trademark of personal image data.
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...vii Introduction 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 20 ... 33 Using the Built-in Flash 34 ISO Sensitivity 37 Two-Button Reset 38 P, S, A, and M Modes 39 Mode P (Programmed Auto 40 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto 41 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto 42 Mode M (Manual 43 Exposure 45 Metering 45 Autoexposure Lock 46 Exposure...
...vii Introduction 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 20 ... 33 Using the Built-in Flash 34 ISO Sensitivity 37 Two-Button Reset 38 P, S, A, and M Modes 39 Mode P (Programmed Auto 40 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto 41 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto 42 Mode M (Manual 43 Exposure 45 Metering 45 Autoexposure Lock 46 Exposure...
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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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...Self timer, remote control 33 Optional flash units 99 Lenses 97 Accessories for the D40 96 Approved memory cards 102 Accessories for the D40 103 Servicing the camera x Cleaning the camera 104 Camera Setup Question Key phrase How do I do I restore default settings? What ...do I take with the viewfinder eyepiece cap? What accessories are available for my camera? Key phrase Page # Using the...
...Self timer, remote control 33 Optional flash units 99 Lenses 97 Accessories for the D40 96 Approved memory cards 102 Accessories for the D40 103 Servicing the camera x Cleaning the camera 104 Camera Setup Question Key phrase How do I do I restore default settings? What ...do I take with the viewfinder eyepiece cap? What accessories are available for my camera? Key phrase Page # Using the...
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...do I make photos brighter or darker? Focus mode How do I get good landscape shots? How can I take photos at a reduced size for this camera? Can I make a time exposure? How do I prevent red eye? Landscape mode How do I take more photos on a moving subject? Night ... (aperture-priority auto) Can I shoot a self-portrait? Taking Photographs Question Key phrase Is there an easy way to take snapshots of my kids? Digital Vari-Program modes What do I do I use the flash? Child mode How do I "freeze" a moving objects? Sports mode How do I take...
...do I make photos brighter or darker? Focus mode How do I get good landscape shots? How can I take photos at a reduced size for this camera? Can I make a time exposure? How do I prevent red eye? Landscape mode How do I take more photos on a moving subject? Night ... (aperture-priority auto) Can I shoot a self-portrait? Taking Photographs Question Key phrase Is there an easy way to take snapshots of my kids? Digital Vari-Program modes What do I do I use the flash? Child mode How do I "freeze" a moving objects? Sports mode How do I take...
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Can I crop photographs on the camera? Can I zoom in on my photographs? Is there an automatic playback ("slide show Television playback Connecting to my computer? Can I view more information about photos? ... a monochrome copy of an unwanted photo? Can I protect photos from accidental deletion? Can I get rid of a photograph? How do I view my photos on the camera? Key phrase Camera playback Photo info Photo info, highlights Deleting individual photos Delete Playback zoom Protect Slide show ") option? How do I copy photos to a computer Printing photographs...
Can I crop photographs on the camera? Can I zoom in on my photographs? Is there an automatic playback ("slide show Television playback Connecting to my computer? Can I view more information about photos? ... a monochrome copy of an unwanted photo? Can I protect photos from accidental deletion? Can I get rid of a photograph? How do I view my photos on the camera? Key phrase Camera playback Photo info Photo info, highlights Deleting individual photos Delete Playback zoom Protect Slide show ") option? How do I copy photos to a computer Printing photographs...
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... that can be read before use , and keep it easier to help you enjoy taking pictures with your purchase of a Nikon D40 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with AF-S and AF-I lenses only. Focal length scale index 5. Focus ring: 28 3. Focal length scale 4. To ... Settings menu. This icon indicates that can be helpful when using the camera. Mounting index: 8 6. Introduction Thank you need, the following symbols and conventions are used in this manual for your Nikon digital camera. This manual has been written to find the information you for illustrative...
... that can be read before use , and keep it easier to help you enjoy taking pictures with your purchase of a Nikon D40 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with AF-S and AF-I lenses only. Focal length scale index 5. Focus ring: 28 3. Focal length scale 4. To ... Settings menu. This icon indicates that can be helpful when using the camera. Mounting index: 8 6. Introduction Thank you need, the following symbols and conventions are used in this manual for your Nikon digital camera. This manual has been written to find the information you for illustrative...
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You may find it as you read through the rest of the manual. Camera Body µ ¸ ¹ Ƹ ᕡ ƺ ƹ ƻ Ƽ ƽ ƾ ƿ 1 Infrared receiver 33 2 Power switch 4 3 Shutter-release button 17 4 (exposure compensation) button ... 10 Accessory shoe 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) button 33...
You may find it as you read through the rest of the manual. Camera Body µ ¸ ¹ Ƹ ᕡ ƺ ƹ ƻ Ƽ ƽ ƾ ƿ 1 Infrared receiver 33 2 Power switch 4 3 Shutter-release button 17 4 (exposure compensation) button ... 10 Accessory shoe 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) button 33...
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... 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 for optional AC...) button 22 z (reset) button 38 17 (thumbnail) button 52 (help on the current mode or menu item, press the button. to Know the Camera 3 A blinking icon indicates that help ) button 18 (menu) button 63 19 (playback) button 20, 50 * Multi selector The multi selector is pressed...
... 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 for optional AC...) button 22 z (reset) button 38 17 (thumbnail) button 52 (help on the current mode or menu item, press the button. to Know the Camera 3 A blinking icon indicates that help ) button 18 (menu) button 63 19 (playback) button 20, 50 * Multi selector The multi selector is pressed...
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...: 18 - 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. 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...
...: 18 - 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. 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...
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... memory card to record a thousand or more pictures at current settings, the number of the viewfinder may vary with temperature. Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera 5 The Viewfinder Display 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 Focus brackets (focus areas)....14, 16, 24, 25, 26 ...indicator 16, 26 3 Focus area display 14, 16, 24, 25, 26 AF-area mode 24 4 Autoexposure (AE) lock 46 5 Flexible program indicator 40 6 Shutter speed 39-44 7 Aperture (f/-number 39-44 8 Flash compensation indicator 48 9 Exposure compensation indicator 47 10 Number of exposures remaining 15, 116...
... memory card to record a thousand or more pictures at current settings, the number of the viewfinder may vary with temperature. Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera 5 The Viewfinder Display 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 Focus brackets (focus areas)....14, 16, 24, 25, 26 ...indicator 16, 26 3 Focus area display 14, 16, 24, 25, 26 AF-area mode 24 4 Autoexposure (AE) lock 46 5 Flexible program indicator 40 6 Shutter speed 39-44 7 Aperture (f/-number 39-44 8 Flash compensation indicator 48 9 Exposure compensation indicator 47 10 Number of exposures remaining 15, 116...
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The following shooting information will be displayed in the monitor. The Shooting Information Display To view camera settings, press the button. 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 area display 14, 16, 24, 25... is selected for other display formats. See page 81 for Info display format. Fast shutter speed, large aperture (small f/-number) 6 Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera Slow shutter speed, small aperture (large f/-number)
The following shooting information will be displayed in the monitor. The Shooting Information Display To view camera settings, press the button. 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 area display 14, 16, 24, 25... is selected for other display formats. See page 81 for Info display format. Fast shutter speed, large aperture (small f/-number) 6 Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera Slow shutter speed, small aperture (large f/-number)
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... when removing the cup. CHARGE lamp AC adapter plug AC inlet Wall plug (shape varies with the D40. . Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera 7 The Camera Strap Attach the camera strap as shown below. Before attaching the DK-5 or other viewfinder accessories ( 102), remove the DK-16 viewfinder eyepiece cup... leaking. The MH-23 Quick Charger ( 122) The MH-23 is for use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown above could interfere with normal operation of sale) The EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery ( 103, 121) The EN-EL9...
... when removing the cup. CHARGE lamp AC adapter plug AC inlet Wall plug (shape varies with the D40. . Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera 7 The Camera Strap Attach the camera strap as shown below. Before attaching the DK-5 or other viewfinder accessories ( 102), remove the DK-16 viewfinder eyepiece cup... leaking. The MH-23 Quick Charger ( 122) The MH-23 is for use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown above could interfere with normal operation of sale) The EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery ( 103, 121) The EN-EL9...
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...highest f/-number). Aperture Ring If the lens is equipped with manual priority). After removing the lens, replace the camera body cap and rear lens cover. Detaching Lenses Be sure the camera is off and remove the body cap. See the lens manual for details. 8 Introduction: First Steps To remove...release button while turning the lens clockwise. First Steps Attaching a Lens Autofocus is supported with 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. Care should be taken to ...
...highest f/-number). Aperture Ring If the lens is equipped with manual priority). After removing the lens, replace the camera body cap and rear lens cover. Detaching Lenses Be sure the camera is off and remove the body cap. See the lens manual for details. 8 Introduction: First Steps To remove...release button while turning the lens clockwise. First Steps Attaching a Lens Autofocus is supported with 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. Care should be taken to ...
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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. Close the battery chamber cover.
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Press multi selector left or right to select item, up or down to choose a language and set . 1 2 Turn camera on. 3 Select language. 4 Display map of world time zones.* Select local time zone. * UTC field shows time difference between selected time zone and Coordinated Universal... Time (UTC), in hours. 5 6 Display daylight saving time options. 7 Highlight On if daylight saving time is in the setup menu ( 83). To reset the camera clock, choose a new time zone, turn daylight saving time on or off, or choose the order in which the year, month, and date are displayed...
Press multi selector left or right to select item, up or down to choose a language and set . 1 2 Turn camera on. 3 Select language. 4 Display map of world time zones.* Select local time zone. * UTC field shows time difference between selected time zone and Coordinated Universal... Time (UTC), in hours. 5 6 Display daylight saving time options. 7 Highlight On if daylight saving time is in the setup menu ( 83). To reset the camera clock, choose a new time zone, turn daylight saving time on or off, or choose the order in which the year, month, and date are displayed...
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... at right until it clicks into place. Turn the camera off and open the memory card slot cover. 3. 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 card slot cover. 1.2 Slide the...
... at right until it clicks into place. Turn the camera off and open the memory card slot cover. 3. 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 card slot cover. 1.2 Slide the...