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... 123-125 Error Messages See pages 111-112 If a warning is available from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html Help Use the camera's on-board help on menu items and other topics. See page 3 for help feature for details. Find it from : The 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? See pages v-vi The Q&A Index See pages vii-ix Know what you want to Find It Find what you're looking for from...
... 123-125 Error Messages See pages 111-112 If a warning is available from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html Help Use the camera's on-board help on menu items and other topics. See page 3 for help feature for details. Find it from : The 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? See pages v-vi The Q&A Index See pages vii-ix Know what you want to Find It Find what you're looking for from...
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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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...AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to cool. • Discontinue use in this Nikon product. Continued operation could cause permanent visual impairment. In the event of a fall or other strong light source through the viewfinder could ...this precaution 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 equipment. Observe the following symbol: This icon marks warnings. Before removing the...
...AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to cool. • Discontinue use in this Nikon product. Continued operation could cause permanent visual impairment. In the event of a fall or other strong light source through the viewfinder could ...this precaution 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 equipment. Observe the following symbol: This icon marks warnings. Before removing the...
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...photographs is a trademark. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other trade names mentioned in this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe ... company. Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Care should be provided for business use this manual or the ...
...photographs is a trademark. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other trade names mentioned in this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe ... company. Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Care should be provided for business use this manual or the ...
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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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... 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 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? Two-button reset How do I prevent...
... 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 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? Two-button reset How do I prevent...
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... How do I keep the flash from firing? Autofocus How do I make photos brighter or darker? Focus mode How do I choose where the camera focuses? Exposure; Mode S (shutter-priority auto) How do I blur background details? Exposure compensation How do if flash photography is prohibited? Focus area... on a moving objects? How do I shoot a self-portrait? Auto mode Is there an easy way to take snapshots? Digital Vari-Program modes What do I change camera information display? How do I prevent red eye? Landscape mode How do I take bigger photographs?
... How do I keep the flash from firing? Autofocus How do I make photos brighter or darker? Focus mode How do I choose where the camera focuses? Exposure; Mode S (shutter-priority auto) How do I blur background details? Exposure compensation How do if flash photography is prohibited? Focus area... on a moving objects? How do I shoot a self-portrait? Auto mode Is there an easy way to take snapshots? Digital Vari-Program modes What do I change camera information display? How do I prevent red eye? Landscape mode How do I take bigger photographs?
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...copy with different colors? Can I view my photos on my photographs? Can I print the date on TV? Can I crop photographs on the camera? Can I copy photos to a computer Printing photographs Printing via USB Time stamp, DPOF Print set D-lighting Red-eye correction Trim Monochrome Filter effects ... ix Can I get rid of an unwanted photo? Can I get rid of red eye? How do I zoom in shadows? Key phrase Camera playback Photo info Photo info, highlights Deleting individual photos Delete Playback zoom Protect Slide show ") option? Why parts of my photos blink? How...
...copy with different colors? Can I view my photos on my photographs? Can I print the date on TV? Can I crop photographs on the camera? Can I copy photos to a computer Printing photographs Printing via USB Time stamp, DPOF Print set D-lighting Red-eye correction Trim Monochrome Filter effects ... ix Can I get rid of an unwanted photo? Can I get rid of red eye? How do I zoom in shadows? Key phrase Camera playback Photo info Photo info, highlights Deleting individual photos Delete Playback zoom Protect Slide show ") option? Why parts of my photos blink? How...
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...º¶ ²´ ¿ 2. Focus ring: 28 3. This icon marks tips, additional information that can be helpful when using the camera. This icon marks settings that may be adjusted using the product. Focal length scale 4. Focal length scale index 5. Lens cap Introduction 1 To make...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. This manual has been written to the camera. This icon indicates that can be read before use to prevent damage to help you...
...º¶ ²´ ¿ 2. Focus ring: 28 3. This icon marks tips, additional information that can be helpful when using the camera. This icon marks settings that may be adjusted using the product. Focal length scale 4. Focal length scale index 5. Lens cap Introduction 1 To make...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. This manual has been written to the camera. This icon indicates that can be read before use to prevent damage to help you...
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Camera Body µ ¸ ¹ Ƹ ᕡ ƺ ƹ ƻ Ƽ ƽ ƾ ƿ 1 Infrared receiver 33 2 Power switch ...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... mounting index 8 2 Introduction: Getting to it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to Know the Camera You may find it as you read through the rest of the manual. Getting to Know the...
Camera Body µ ¸ ¹ Ƹ ᕡ ƺ ƹ ƻ Ƽ ƽ ƾ ƿ 1 Infrared receiver 33 2 Power switch ...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... mounting index 8 2 Introduction: Getting to it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to Know the Camera You may find it as you read through the rest of the manual. Getting to Know the...
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... View more photo info Move cursor down . A blinking icon indicates that help on the current mode or menu item, press the button. to Know the Camera 3 Help is displayed in the monitor by pressing the button. ᕢ ᕡ ƾ ƽ Ƽ ƻ ƺ ᕣ ƹ ¸... 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 ...
... View more photo info Move cursor down . A blinking icon indicates that help on the current mode or menu item, press the button. to Know the Camera 3 Help is displayed in the monitor by pressing the button. ᕢ ᕡ ƾ ƽ Ƽ ƻ ƺ ᕣ ƹ ¸... 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 ...
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... Getting to turn the camera on and off ): 18 -Portrait: 18 -Landscape: 18 - 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 suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as rotating the mode dial. -Auto: 15 - The Mode Dial The D40...
... Getting to turn the camera on and off ): 18 -Portrait: 18 -Landscape: 18 - 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 suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as rotating the mode dial. -Auto: 15 - The Mode Dial The D40...
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...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...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 Introduction: Getting to record a thousand or more pictures at current settings, the number of the viewfinder may vary with temperature. This...
...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...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 Introduction: Getting to record a thousand or more pictures at current settings, the number of the viewfinder may vary with temperature. This...
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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, 26 ... Note: Above display is shown when Graphic is selected for other display formats. Fast shutter speed, large aperture (small f/-number) 6 Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera Slow shutter speed, small aperture (large f/-number) The Shooting Information Display To view...
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, 26 ... Note: Above display is shown when Graphic is selected for other display formats. Fast shutter speed, large aperture (small f/-number) 6 Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera Slow shutter speed, small aperture (large f/-number) The Shooting Information Display To view...
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...rupturing, or leaking. 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) The ...EN-EL9 is for use with the D40. . Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera 7 Hold the camera firmly when removing the cup. Supplied Accessories The DK-5 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cap Attach the DK-5 viewfinder eyepiece cap for...
...rupturing, or leaking. 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) The ...EN-EL9 is for use with the D40. . Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera 7 Hold the camera firmly when removing the cup. Supplied Accessories The DK-5 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cap Attach the DK-5 viewfinder eyepiece cap for...
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... equipped with an aperture ring, lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f/-number). After removing the lens, replace the camera body cap and rear lens cover. Aperture Ring If the lens is off and remove the body cap. First Steps Attaching a Lens Autofocus is ...with an A-M or M/A-M switch, select A (autofocus) or M/A (autofocus with manual priority). If the lens 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 prevent dust...
... equipped with an aperture ring, lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f/-number). After removing the lens, replace the camera body cap and rear lens cover. Aperture Ring If the lens is off and remove the body cap. First Steps Attaching a Lens Autofocus is ...with an A-M or M/A-M switch, select A (autofocus) or M/A (autofocus with manual priority). If the lens 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 prevent dust...
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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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... set the time and date. 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 ... operation. See the Menu Guide ( 63) for information on . Using Camera Menus The language menu is only displayed automatically the first time the camera is in effect. 8 Display date menu. 9 Exit to shooting mode. To reset the camera clock, choose a new time zone, turn daylight saving time on or ...
... set the time and date. 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 ... operation. See the Menu Guide ( 63) for information on . Using Camera Menus The language menu is only displayed automatically the first time the camera is in effect. 8 Display date menu. 9 Exit to shooting mode. To reset the camera clock, choose a new time zone, turn daylight saving time on or ...
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...Press the card in as shown at right until it clicks into place. The memory card access lamp will light for about a second. Turn the camera off and open the card slot cover. 1.2 Slide the memory card in to eject (c). Front Removing Memory Cards 1. 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...
...Press the card in as shown at right until it clicks into place. The memory card access lamp will light for about a second. Turn the camera off and open the card slot cover. 1.2 Slide the memory card in to eject (c). Front Removing Memory Cards 1. 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...