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The Index Search by function or menu name. Troubleshooting See pages 108-110 Camera behaving unexpectedly? See page 3 for help feature for details. See pages v-vi The Q&A Index See pages vii-ix Know what you want to Find It ... displayed in movie form, is available from the "question and answer" index. Digitutor Digitutor, a series of Contents Find items by key word. Help Use the camera's on-board help on menu items and other topics. Where to do but don't know the function name?
The Index Search by function or menu name. Troubleshooting See pages 108-110 Camera behaving unexpectedly? See page 3 for help feature for details. See pages v-vi The Q&A Index See pages vii-ix Know what you want to Find It ... displayed in movie form, is available from the "question and answer" index. Digitutor Digitutor, a series of Contents Find items by key word. Help Use the camera's on-board help on menu items and other topics. Where to do but don't know the function name?
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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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... to others, read them. Should the product break open as this Nikon product. Keep out of reach of a fall or other strong light source through the viewfinder could result in injury. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before using this precaution could result in electric shock. Failure to... of malfunction Should you notice any changes in injury. Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of the plug should be removed with metal objects such as discoloration or deformation. Do not place it under heavy...
... to others, read them. Should the product break open as this Nikon product. Keep out of reach of a fall or other strong light source through the viewfinder could result in injury. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before using this precaution could result in electric shock. Failure to... of malfunction Should you notice any changes in injury. Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of the plug should be removed with metal objects such as discoloration or deformation. Do not place it under heavy...
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... company. Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Unless the prior permission of Apple Computer, Inc. stamps or post... image data. Do not use of personal image data. government bonds, or local government bonds, even if ductions of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be taken to infringe copyright laws. bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or The copying ...
... company. Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Unless the prior permission of Apple Computer, Inc. stamps or post... image data. Do not use of personal image data. government bonds, or local government bonds, even if ductions of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be taken to infringe copyright laws. bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or The copying ...
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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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... 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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... 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 adjust monitor brightness? What does "exposure"... default settings? How do I take with the viewfinder eyepiece cap? LCD brightness How do I use the menus? How can I clean the camera or lens? What does this "question and answer" index. World time How do I travel? General Questions Question How do I change the remote...
... 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 adjust monitor brightness? What does "exposure"... default settings? How do I take with the viewfinder eyepiece cap? LCD brightness How do I use the menus? How can I clean the camera or lens? What does this "question and answer" index. World time How do I travel? General Questions Question How do I change the remote...
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...fire automatically when needed? ISO sensitivity Can I freeze or blur moving subject? Focus mode How do I do I choose where the camera focuses? Digital Vari-Program modes What do if flash photography is prohibited? Child mode How do I "freeze" a moving objects? Night portrait mode...Mode S (shutter-priority auto) How do I get good landscape shots? How do I take photos at a reduced size for this camera? Focus lock How do I blur background details? Red-eye reduction Can I improve image quality? Image quality and size Can I take ...
...fire automatically when needed? ISO sensitivity Can I freeze or blur moving subject? Focus mode How do I do I choose where the camera focuses? Digital Vari-Program modes What do if flash photography is prohibited? Child mode How do I "freeze" a moving objects? Night portrait mode...Mode S (shutter-priority auto) How do I get good landscape shots? How do I take photos at a reduced size for this camera? Focus lock How do I blur background details? Red-eye reduction Can I improve image quality? Image quality and size Can I take ...
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... from accidental deletion? Can I overlay two photos to my computer? Can I print photos without a computer? How do I print photographs? Key phrase Camera playback Photo info Photo info, highlights Deleting individual photos Delete Playback zoom Protect Slide show ") option? How do I order professional prints? Can I get... rid of my photos blink? How do I copy photos to make a single image? Can I print the date on the camera? Can I create a monochrome copy of red eye? Can I crop photographs on my photographs? Can I view more information about photos? Why parts...
... from accidental deletion? Can I overlay two photos to my computer? Can I print photos without a computer? How do I print photographs? Key phrase Camera playback Photo info Photo info, highlights Deleting individual photos Delete Playback zoom Protect Slide show ") option? How do I order professional prints? Can I get... rid of my photos blink? How do I copy photos to make a single image? Can I print the date on the camera? Can I create a monochrome copy of red eye? Can I crop photographs on my photographs? Can I view more information about photos? Why parts...
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...symbols and conventions are used in this manual or in this manual for your Nikon digital camera. Rear cover: 8 7. This icon marks settings that can be helpful when using camera menus. This icon marks settings that can be read before use to prevent damage... this manual thoroughly before using the product. Focal length scale index 5. Introduction Thank 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. Zoom ring ¾ º¶ ²´ ¿ 2. To make it handy ...
...symbols and conventions are used in this manual or in this manual for your Nikon digital camera. Rear cover: 8 7. This icon marks settings that can be helpful when using camera menus. This icon marks settings that can be read before use to prevent damage... this manual thoroughly before using the product. Focal length scale index 5. Introduction Thank 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. Zoom ring ¾ º¶ ²´ ¿ 2. To make it handy ...
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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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...; 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 optional AC... Press up or down Retouch photo ( 89) Make selection Help For 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.
...; 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 optional AC... Press up or down Retouch photo ( 89) Make selection Help For 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.
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...: 19 The Power Switch The power switch is used to Know the Camera On Off 4 Introduction: Getting to turn the camera on and off ): 18 -Portrait: 18 -Landscape: 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...
...: 19 The Power Switch The power switch is used to Know the Camera On Off 4 Introduction: Getting to turn the camera on and off ): 18 -Portrait: 18 -Landscape: 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...
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... 1000 exposures) 16 Warning indicator 3, 111 The Viewfinder The response time and brightness 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 2 Focus indicator 16, 26 3 Focus...
... 1000 exposures) 16 Warning indicator 3, 111 The Viewfinder The response time and brightness 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 2 Focus indicator 16, 26 3 Focus...
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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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...Charger ( 122) The MH-23 is for use with the D40. . Before attaching the DK-5 or other viewfinder accessories ( 102), remove the DK-16 viewfinder eyepiece cup. Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera 7 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...
...Charger ( 122) The MH-23 is for use with the D40. . Before attaching the DK-5 or other viewfinder accessories ( 102), remove the DK-16 viewfinder eyepiece cup. Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera 7 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...
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... A (autofocus) or M/A (autofocus with manual priority). 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. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens-release button while turning the lens clockwise. Detaching Lenses Be... sure the camera is equipped 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. Aperture...
... A (autofocus) or M/A (autofocus with manual priority). 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. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens-release button while turning the lens clockwise. Detaching Lenses Be... sure the camera is equipped 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. Aperture...
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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. To avoid shorting the battery, replace the terminal cover when the battery is in use. 10 Introduction: First Steps Close the battery chamber cover.
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. 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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...daylight saving time is turned on. 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 effect. 8 Display date menu. 9 Exit to shooting mode. Introduction: First Steps 11 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 ...
...daylight saving time is turned on. 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 effect. 8 Display date menu. 9 Exit to shooting mode. Introduction: First Steps 11 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 ...
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... card in as shown at right until it clicks into place. 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 memory card in to eject (c). Confirm...
... card in as shown at right until it clicks into place. 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 memory card in to eject (c). Confirm...