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...Should the product break open as necklaces or hairpins. • Batteries are indicated by a qualified technician. For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Keep these safety instructions where all... has been used on or near the charger during thunderstorms. Failure to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before using this Nikon product. The consequences that could cause permanent visual impairment. Keep out of reach...
...Should the product break open as necklaces or hairpins. • Batteries are indicated by a qualified technician. For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Keep these safety instructions where all... has been used on or near the charger during thunderstorms. Failure to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before using this Nikon product. The consequences that could cause permanent visual impairment. Keep out of reach...
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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 ...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 ...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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... Image 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
... Image 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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... 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 use the menus? How much charge does the battery have left? What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I adjust monitor brightness...
... 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 use the menus? How much charge does the battery have left? What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I adjust monitor brightness...
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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 menu... navigation and playback. Help is used for optional AC adapter connector 103 12 Battery-chamber cover latch 10 13 Battery-chamber cover 10, 103 14 Tripod socket 15 Monitor 6, 50, 82 16 (playback zoom) button 53 (setting) button ...
...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 and playback. Help is used for optional AC adapter connector 103 12 Battery-chamber cover latch 10 13 Battery-chamber cover 10, 103 14 Tripod socket 15 Monitor 6, 50, 82 16 (playback zoom) button 53 (setting) button ...
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..., 116 Preset white balance recording indicator ......71 Exposure compensation value 47 Flash compensation value 48 PC connection indicator 56 11 Flash-ready indicator 17 12 Battery indicator 15 13 Electronic analog exposure display 43 Exposure compensation 47 14 ISO AUTO indicator 76 15 "K" (appears when memory remains for approximately 1,160 exposures... exposures) 16 Warning indicator 3, 111 The Viewfinder The response time and brightness of exposures remaining will be shown in thousands, rounded down to Know the Camera 5
..., 116 Preset white balance recording indicator ......71 Exposure compensation value 47 Flash compensation value 48 PC connection indicator 56 11 Flash-ready indicator 17 12 Battery indicator 15 13 Electronic analog exposure display 43 Exposure compensation 47 14 ISO AUTO indicator 76 15 "K" (appears when memory remains for approximately 1,160 exposures... exposures) 16 Warning indicator 3, 111 The Viewfinder The response time and brightness of exposures remaining will be shown in thousands, rounded down to Know the Camera 5
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...mode 23 16 Shooting mode 32 17 ISO sensitivity 37 18 White balance mode 49 19 Image size 30 20 Image quality 30 21 Battery indicator 15 22 "Beep" indicator 74 23 Optimize image indicator 68 24 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 76 25 Manual flash control indicator 78... is selected 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 81 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...
...mode 23 16 Shooting mode 32 17 ISO sensitivity 37 18 White balance mode 49 19 Image size 30 20 Image quality 30 21 Battery indicator 15 22 "Beep" indicator 74 23 Optimize image indicator 68 24 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 76 25 Manual flash control indicator 78... is selected 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 81 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...
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The Camera Strap Attach the camera strap as shown below. The MH-23 Quick Charger ( 122) The MH-23 is for use with normal operation of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown above could interfere with the supplied EN-EL9 battery. ..., 121) The EN-EL9 is for use of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. Negative terminal Signal contact Positive terminal Terminal cover The use with the D40. . Hold the camera firmly when removing the cup. Supplied Accessories The DK-5 Viewfinder ...
The Camera Strap Attach the camera strap as shown below. The MH-23 Quick Charger ( 122) The MH-23 is for use with normal operation of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown above could interfere with the supplied EN-EL9 battery. ..., 121) The EN-EL9 is for use of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. Negative terminal Signal contact Positive terminal Terminal cover The use with the D40. . Hold the camera firmly when removing the cup. Supplied Accessories The DK-5 Viewfinder ...
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...manual, together with any warnings and instructions provided by the battery manufacturer. Introduction: First Steps 9 Battery capacity may drop if the battery is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops blinking. Remove the battery from the battery. 1.2 Connect the power cord to fully charge. 1.4 Charging... charged or used at ambient temperatures below . 1 Charge the battery. 1.1 Remove the terminal cover from the charger and unplug the charger. Charge the battery using the supplied MH-23 battery charger as the battery charges. During charging, the temperature should be in the charger...
...manual, together with any warnings and instructions provided by the battery manufacturer. Introduction: First Steps 9 Battery capacity may drop if the battery is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops blinking. Remove the battery from the battery. 1.2 Connect the power cord to fully charge. 1.4 Charging... charged or used at ambient temperatures below . 1 Charge the battery. 1.1 Remove the terminal cover from the charger and unplug the charger. Charge the battery using the supplied MH-23 battery charger as the battery charges. During charging, the temperature should be in the charger...
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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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... 2.7 2.8 Display options. 2 Memory cards must be formatted. Write-protect switch Introduction: First Steps 13 Highlight Yes. Formatting Memory Cards Use the camera Format memory card option to highlight icon for current menu. 2.3 2.4 Highlight . 2.5 Position cursor in a computer. Note that photos can not ... copied to prevent accidental loss of data. Do not turn camera off or remove card or battery until formatting is complete and setup menu is in the camera before formatting the card. 2.1 2.2 Turn camera on. When this switch is displayed. Be sure all photographs...
... 2.7 2.8 Display options. 2 Memory cards must be formatted. Write-protect switch Introduction: First Steps 13 Highlight Yes. Formatting Memory Cards Use the camera Format memory card option to highlight icon for current menu. 2.3 2.4 Highlight . 2.5 Position cursor in a computer. Note that photos can not ... copied to prevent accidental loss of data. Do not turn camera off or remove card or battery until formatting is complete and setup menu is in the camera before formatting the card. 2.1 2.2 Turn camera on. When this switch is displayed. Be sure all photographs...
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Before shooting, make sure that the display in the viewfinder is in clear focus. 1 Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on. 2 Slide the diopter adjustment control up and down until the focus brackets are in the viewfinder. Adjusting Viewfinder Focus Photographs are ... halfway to reactivate the display in your fingers or fingernails in the viewfinder. 8s Exposure meters on Exposure meters off Exposure meters on the battery. Focus brackets Auto Meter Off At default settings, the viewfinder and shooting information display will turn off ), reducing the drain on The length...
Before shooting, make sure that the display in the viewfinder is in clear focus. 1 Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on. 2 Slide the diopter adjustment control up and down until the focus brackets are in the viewfinder. Adjusting Viewfinder Focus Photographs are ... halfway to reactivate the display in your fingers or fingernails in the viewfinder. 8s Exposure meters on Exposure meters off Exposure meters on the battery. Focus brackets Auto Meter Off At default settings, the viewfinder and shooting information display will turn off ), reducing the drain on The length...
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... majority of exposures remaining. Tutorial: "Point-and-Shoot" Photography ( Mode) 15 Low battery. The monitor will turn the camera on and the viewfinder display will flash as described below. Check the battery level as shown at right. Monitor Viewfinder Description - Charge battery. (blinks) (blinks) If shooting information is not displayed when the button is...
... majority of exposures remaining. Tutorial: "Point-and-Shoot" Photography ( Mode) 15 Low battery. The monitor will turn the camera on and the viewfinder display will flash as described below. Check the battery level as shown at right. Monitor Viewfinder Description - Charge battery. (blinks) (blinks) If shooting information is not displayed when the button is...
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... the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete. 5 Turn the camera off ) mode). Take photograph To save battery power when the flash is poor, select Auto (flash off when shooting is displayed. The access lamp next to the memory card...
... the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete. 5 Turn the camera off ) mode). Take photograph To save battery power when the flash is poor, select Auto (flash off when shooting is displayed. The access lamp next to the memory card...
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... the monitor, press the button. Deleting Unwanted Photographs To delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor, the most recent picture can be displayed. The battery level and number of exposures remaining are automatically displayed after shooting.
... the monitor, press the button. Deleting Unwanted Photographs To delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor, the most recent picture can be displayed. The battery level and number of exposures remaining are automatically displayed after shooting.
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... remote control ( 33, 103). Note that noise may be used for the Noise reduction option in long exposures; To prevent blurring caused by camera shake, use a fully charged battery or an optional AC adapter. Long Time-Exposures Shutter speeds of "bulb" and "--" can be present in the shooting menu. 44 Reference: P, S, A, and...
... remote control ( 33, 103). Note that noise may be used for the Noise reduction option in long exposures; To prevent blurring caused by camera shake, use a fully charged battery or an optional AC adapter. Long Time-Exposures Shutter speeds of "bulb" and "--" can be present in the shooting menu. 44 Reference: P, S, A, and...
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To ensure that data transfer is fully charged. Connect the camera directly to insert the connectors at an angle. If PTP is selected when the camera is connected, the Windows hardware wizard will be sure the camera battery is not interrupted, be displayed. Do not use an optional EH-5 AC ...adapter and EP-5 AC adapter connector ( 103). If in the camera setup menu and choose a USB option as...
To ensure that data transfer is fully charged. Connect the camera directly to insert the connectors at an angle. If PTP is selected when the camera is connected, the Windows hardware wizard will be sure the camera battery is not interrupted, be displayed. Do not use an optional EH-5 AC ...adapter and EP-5 AC adapter connector ( 103). If in the camera setup menu and choose a USB option as...
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... six photographs at an angle. Do not use force or attempt to zoom in doubt, charge the battery or use an EH-5 AC adapter and EP-5 AC adapter connector (available separately; 103). 1 Set the camera USB option to "Printing Pictures One at a Time" ( 59) or "Printing Multiple Pictures" ( 60). Use... in on . A welcome screen will be displayed, followed by the PictBridge playback display. Proceed to PTP ( 84). 2 Turn the printer on. 3 Turn the camera off. 4 Connect the supplied USB cable as shown. Connecting the Printer Before printing, check that the camera battery is fully charged.
... six photographs at an angle. Do not use force or attempt to zoom in doubt, charge the battery or use an EH-5 AC adapter and EP-5 AC adapter connector (available separately; 103). 1 Set the camera USB option to "Printing Pictures One at a Time" ( 59) or "Printing Multiple Pictures" ( 60). Use... in on . A welcome screen will be displayed, followed by the PictBridge playback display. Proceed to PTP ( 84). 2 Turn the printer on. 3 Turn the camera off. 4 Connect the supplied USB cable as shown. Connecting the Printer Before printing, check that the camera battery is fully charged.
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...SB-400 Speedlight. Monitor and exposure meters remain on , pictures are displayed in response to Optional Speedlight. 15: Auto off delay for longer battery life. When Image review is on for 1minute. TTL (default): Flash output is selected. Choose a shorter auto off Timers Choose how ... adjusted automatically in monitor for 20s after shooting ( 75). exposure meters remain on for 20s; Choose auto meter-off automatically when the camera is on for 4s. Option Short Normal (default) Long Custom Description Monitor and exposure meters remain on for 8s. When Image review...
...SB-400 Speedlight. Monitor and exposure meters remain on , pictures are displayed in response to Optional Speedlight. 15: Auto off delay for longer battery life. When Image review is on for 1minute. TTL (default): Flash output is selected. Choose a shorter auto off Timers Choose how ... adjusted automatically in monitor for 20s after shooting ( 75). exposure meters remain on for 20s; Choose auto meter-off automatically when the camera is on for 4s. Option Short Normal (default) Long Custom Description Monitor and exposure meters remain on for 8s. When Image review...
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Choose shorter times for a signal from the remote before cancelling delayed or quick-response remote modes ( 33). Menu Guide/Custom Settings 79 The default setting is 10s. 17: Remote on Duration Choose how long the camera will wait for longer battery life. The default setting is one minute. 16: Self-Timer Choose the length of the shutter-release delay in self-timer mode ( 33).
Choose shorter times for a signal from the remote before cancelling delayed or quick-response remote modes ( 33). Menu Guide/Custom Settings 79 The default setting is 10s. 17: Remote on Duration Choose how long the camera will wait for longer battery life. The default setting is one minute. 16: Self-Timer Choose the length of the shutter-release delay in self-timer mode ( 33).