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... 3 for help on -board help feature for details. Find the solution here. Digitutor Digitutor, a series of Contents Find items by key word. Help Use the camera's on menu items and other topics. Where to Find It Find what you 're looking for from the "question and answer" index. See pages v-vi...
... 3 for help on -board help feature for details. Find the solution here. Digitutor Digitutor, a series of Contents Find items by key word. Help Use the camera's on menu items and other topics. Where to Find It Find what you 're looking for from the "question and answer" index. See pages v-vi...
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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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... Batteries may be repaired only by the following safety precautions in your eye accidentally. tery. Before removing the battery turn the camera off immediately in the event of flammable gas Do not use immediately should you are prone to observe this precaution could result ...not handle the power cable or go near the metal parts of an infant or child could cause permanent visual impairment. Failure to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. If you notice any changes in strangulation. Observe proper precautions when handling the quick charger • Keep dry...
... Batteries may be repaired only by the following safety precautions in your eye accidentally. tery. Before removing the battery turn the camera off immediately in the event of flammable gas Do not use immediately should you are prone to observe this precaution could result ...not handle the power cable or go near the metal parts of an infant or child could cause permanent visual impairment. Failure to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. If you notice any changes in strangulation. Observe proper precautions when handling the quick charger • Keep dry...
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... collection at an appropriate collection point. The following apply only to infringe copyright laws. Do not use by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be recovered from being in possession of making illegal copies or to users in European countries: • This... prohibited by law from discarded storage devices using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with your Nikon product are to be taken to another person, erase all data using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of...
... collection at an appropriate collection point. The following apply only to infringe copyright laws. Do not use by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be recovered from being in possession of making illegal copies or to users in European countries: • This... prohibited by law from discarded storage devices using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with your Nikon product are to be taken to another person, erase all data using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of...
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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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... 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 Folders...85 File...
... 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 Folders...85 File...
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...What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I set the clock? What software is available for my camera? How do these indicators mean and how does it work? How do I clean the camera or lens? LCD brightness How do I ask to different photographs? Self timer How do I use...How do I turn off ? shutter speed and aperture displays Stand-by mode How do I set the clock for the D40 103 Servicing the camera x Cleaning the camera 104 Camera Setup Question Key phrase How do I view all the items in a different language? Remote control How do I adjust...
...What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I set the clock? What software is available for my camera? How do these indicators mean and how does it work? How do I clean the camera or lens? LCD brightness How do I ask to different photographs? Self timer How do I use...How do I turn off ? shutter speed and aperture displays Stand-by mode How do I set the clock for the D40 103 Servicing the camera x Cleaning the camera 104 Camera Setup Question Key phrase How do I view all the items in a different language? Remote control How do I adjust...
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... can I freeze or blur moving objects? Can I get more creative shots? P, S, A, and M modes How do I control how the camera focuses? How can I shoot a self-portrait? settings using the shooting Shooting information display How do I get good landscape shots? Exposure; ISO ...? Auto mode Is there an easy way to take snapshots? Red-eye reduction Can I choose where the camera focuses? Focus mode How do I prevent red eye? Digital Vari-Program modes What do I take pictures under low light without the flash? How do I do I...
... can I freeze or blur moving objects? Can I get more creative shots? P, S, A, and M modes How do I control how the camera focuses? How can I shoot a self-portrait? settings using the shooting Shooting information display How do I get good landscape shots? Exposure; ISO ...? Auto mode Is there an easy way to take snapshots? Red-eye reduction Can I choose where the camera focuses? Focus mode How do I prevent red eye? Digital Vari-Program modes What do I take pictures under low light without the flash? How do I do I...
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...52 54 65 53 54 67 62 55 57 57 59, 61 61 90 91 91 92 92 92 94 Q&A Index ix Key phrase Camera playback Photo info Photo info, highlights Deleting individual photos Delete Playback zoom Protect Slide show ") option? Viewing, Printing, and Retouching Photographs Question... Can I protect photos from accidental deletion? Why parts of red eye? Can I view my photographs on the camera? Can I crop photographs on the camera? Can I print photos without a computer? Can I view my photos on pictures to make a single image? Can I create a copy ...
...52 54 65 53 54 67 62 55 57 57 59, 61 61 90 91 91 92 92 92 94 Q&A Index ix Key phrase Camera playback Photo info Photo info, highlights Deleting individual photos Delete Playback zoom Protect Slide show ") option? Viewing, Printing, and Retouching Photographs Question... Can I protect photos from accidental deletion? Why parts of red eye? Can I view my photographs on the camera? Can I crop photographs on the camera? Can I print photos without a computer? Can I view my photos on pictures to make a single image? Can I create a copy ...
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This manual has been written 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. This icon marks settings that more information is available elsewhere in this manual or ...Lens Autofocus is used : This icon marks cautions, information that can be read before use , and keep it easier to the camera. Read this manual for your Nikon digital camera. Focus ring: 28 3. Lens cap Introduction 1 Mounting index: 8 6. This icon marks notes, information that may be adjusted using the...
This manual has been written 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. This icon marks settings that more information is available elsewhere in this manual or ...Lens Autofocus is used : This icon marks cautions, information that can be read before use , and keep it easier to the camera. Read this manual for your Nikon digital camera. Focus ring: 28 3. Lens cap Introduction 1 Mounting index: 8 6. This icon marks notes, information that may be adjusted using the...
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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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to Know the Camera 3 Help is displayed in the monitor by pressing the button. A blinking icon indicates that help on an error or other problem can be viewed in ...; 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 for menu navigation...
to Know the Camera 3 Help is displayed in the monitor by pressing the button. A blinking icon indicates that help on an error or other problem can be viewed in ...; 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 for menu navigation...
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...: 15 - 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...
...: 15 - 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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..., 25, 26 2 Focus 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 Number of... 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
..., 25, 26 2 Focus 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 Number of... 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
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... 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) 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... compensation indicator for optional Speedlight 99 Note: Above display is shown when Graphic is selected for other display formats. The Shooting Information Display To view camera settings, press the button.
... 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) 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... compensation indicator for optional Speedlight 99 Note: Above display is shown when Graphic is selected for other display formats. The Shooting Information Display To view camera settings, press the button.
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...-EL9 battery. Negative terminal Signal contact Positive terminal Terminal cover The 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)... Accessories The DK-5 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cap Attach the DK-5 viewfinder eyepiece cap for use with the D40. . Before attaching the DK-5 or other viewfinder accessories ( 102), remove the DK-16 viewfinder eyepiece cup. Hold the camera firmly when removing the cup. Introduction: Getting to Know the...
...-EL9 battery. Negative terminal Signal contact Positive terminal Terminal cover The 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)... Accessories The DK-5 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cap Attach the DK-5 viewfinder eyepiece cap for use with the D40. . Before attaching the DK-5 or other viewfinder accessories ( 102), remove the DK-16 viewfinder eyepiece cup. Hold the camera firmly when removing the cup. Introduction: Getting to Know the...
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... or M/A-M switch, select A (autofocus) or M/A (autofocus 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 ...AF-S and AF-I lenses only. After removing the lens, replace the camera body cap and rear lens cover. See the lens manual for details. 8 Introduction: First Steps Detaching Lenses ...Be sure the camera is supported with an aperture ring, lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f/-number). ...
... or M/A-M switch, select A (autofocus) or M/A (autofocus 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 ...AF-S and AF-I lenses only. After removing the lens, replace the camera body cap and rear lens cover. See the lens manual for details. 8 Introduction: First Steps Detaching Lenses ...Be sure the camera is supported with an aperture ring, lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f/-number). ...
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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. 2 Insert the battery. 2.1 After confirming that the power switch is not in the off before removing the battery. To avoid shorting the battery, replace the terminal cover when the battery is in use. 10 Introduction: First Steps 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. 2 Insert the battery. 2.1 After confirming that the power switch is not in the off before removing the battery. To avoid shorting the battery, replace the terminal cover when the battery is in use. 10 Introduction: First Steps 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 ..., use the World time option in the setup menu ( 83). Introduction: First Steps 11 Basic Setup The first time the camera is turned on, the language selection dialog shown in Step 1 will be taken until the camera clock has been set the time and date. Follow the steps below to change. Using...
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 ..., use the World time option in the setup menu ( 83). Introduction: First Steps 11 Basic Setup The first time the camera is turned on, the language selection dialog shown in Step 1 will be taken until the camera clock has been set the time and date. Follow the steps below to change. Using...
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...The memory card access lamp will light for about a second. Turn the camera off . 2. The card can then be removed by hand (d). 12 Introduction: First Steps 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. Press the...
...The memory card access lamp will light for about a second. Turn the camera off . 2. The card can then be removed by hand (d). 12 Introduction: First Steps 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. Press the...