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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 menu items and other topics. Digitutor Digitutor, a series of Contents Find items by key word. Find the solution here. The Index ... "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...
...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 menu items and other topics. Digitutor Digitutor, a series of Contents Find items by key word. Find the solution here. The Index ... "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...
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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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... event of an infant or child could result in injury. Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of malfunction, the product should be repaired only by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings. ii For Your Safety ... the battery with wet hands. Should the insulation be taken not to put your finger in your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read them. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before using this section are prone to observe the precautions listed in fire or electric shock...
... event of an infant or child could result in injury. Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of malfunction, the product should be repaired only by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings. ii For Your Safety ... the battery with wet hands. Should the insulation be taken not to put your finger in your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read them. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before using this section are prone to observe the precautions listed in fire or electric shock...
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...Notices Be sure to infringe copyright laws. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are registered trademarks of empty sky). stamps or post cards issued by the gov- Ensuring the privacy of such data...Notice Concerning Prohibition of Microsoft corporation. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to users in possession of a scanner, digital camera, or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. The following apply only to another person, erase all...
...Notices Be sure to infringe copyright laws. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are registered trademarks of empty sky). stamps or post cards issued by the gov- Ensuring the privacy of such data...Notice Concerning Prohibition of Microsoft corporation. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to users in possession of a scanner, digital camera, or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. The following apply only to another person, erase all...
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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 keep the monitor from turning off ? How... much charge does the battery have left? What accessories are available for my camera? World time How do I ...
...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 keep the monitor from turning off ? How... much charge does the battery have left? What accessories are available for my camera? World time How do I ...
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... a moving objects? P, S, A, and M modes How do I shoot a self-portrait? Mode S (shutter-priority auto) How do I control how the camera focuses? Can the flash fire automatically when needed? ISO sensitivity Can I take bigger photographs? How do I freeze or blur moving subject? How can I get ... flash mode How do I keep the flash from firing? Landscape mode How do I do I take a lot of small objects? Digital Vari-Program modes What do if flash photography is prohibited? Red-eye reduction Can I take pictures under low light without the flash? Image...
... a moving objects? P, S, A, and M modes How do I shoot a self-portrait? Mode S (shutter-priority auto) How do I control how the camera focuses? Can the flash fire automatically when needed? ISO sensitivity Can I take bigger photographs? How do I freeze or blur moving subject? How can I get ... flash mode How do I keep the flash from firing? Landscape mode How do I do I take a lot of small objects? Digital Vari-Program modes What do if flash photography is prohibited? Red-eye reduction Can I take pictures under low light without the flash? Image...
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... from accidental deletion? Can I delete several photos at once? Can I zoom in shadows? Can I make a single image? Key phrase Camera playback Photo info Photo info, highlights Deleting individual photos Delete Playback zoom Protect Slide show ") option? How do I print photographs? Can I...photos without a computer? How do I view my photos on TV? Can I view my photographs on the camera? Viewing, Printing, and Retouching Photographs Question Can I crop photographs on the camera? Can I order professional prints? How do I copy photos to make a small copy of a photograph?...
... from accidental deletion? Can I delete several photos at once? Can I zoom in shadows? Can I make a single image? Key phrase Camera playback Photo info Photo info, highlights Deleting individual photos Delete Playback zoom Protect Slide show ") option? How do I print photographs? Can I...photos without a computer? How do I view my photos on TV? Can I view my photographs on the camera? Viewing, Printing, and Retouching Photographs Question Can I crop photographs on the camera? Can I order professional prints? How do I copy photos to make a small copy of a photograph?...
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... AF-I lenses only. Focal length scale index 5. Mounting index: 8 6. Introduction Thank you enjoy taking pictures with your purchase of a Nikon D40 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with interchangeable lenses. To make it handy when using camera menus. Lens Autofocus is used : This icon marks cautions, information that can be adjusted using the product. Focal length...
... AF-I lenses only. Focal length scale index 5. Mounting index: 8 6. Introduction Thank you enjoy taking pictures with your purchase of a Nikon D40 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with interchangeable lenses. To make it handy when using camera menus. Lens Autofocus is used : This icon marks cautions, information that can be adjusted using the product. Focal length...
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You may find it as you read through the rest of the manual. Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to 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...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)...
You may find it as you read through the rest of the manual. Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to 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...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)...
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... The multi selector is pressed; View previous photo Return to previous menu Cancel Press left View more photo info Move cursor down . to Know the Camera 3 ᕢ ᕡ ƾ ƽ Ƽ ƻ ƺ ᕣ ƹ ¸ ¹ Ƹ 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 ...
... The multi selector is pressed; View previous photo Return to previous menu Cancel Press left View more photo info Move cursor down . to Know the Camera 3 ᕢ ᕡ ƾ ƽ Ƽ ƻ ƺ ᕣ ƹ ¸ ¹ Ƹ 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 ...
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... A -Aperture-priority auto: 42 M-Manual: 43 Point-and-Shoot Modes (Digital Vari-Programs) Selecting a Digital Vari-Program automatically optimizes settings to turn the camera on and off ): 18 -Portrait: 18 -Landscape: 18 - On Off 4 Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera The Mode Dial The D40 offers a choice of the following twelve shooting modes: Advanced Modes...
... A -Aperture-priority auto: 42 M-Manual: 43 Point-and-Shoot Modes (Digital Vari-Programs) Selecting a Digital Vari-Program automatically optimizes settings to turn the camera on and off ): 18 -Portrait: 18 -Landscape: 18 - On Off 4 Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera The Mode Dial The D40 offers a choice of the following twelve shooting modes: Advanced Modes...
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... indicator 76 15 "K" (appears when memory remains for approximately 1,160 exposures, the exposure count display will be shown in thousands, rounded down to Know the Camera 5 Large-Capacity Memory Cards When enough memory remains on the memory card to record a thousand or more pictures at current settings, the number of exposures...
... indicator 76 15 "K" (appears when memory remains for approximately 1,160 exposures, the exposure count display will be shown in thousands, rounded down to Know the Camera 5 Large-Capacity Memory Cards When enough memory remains on the memory card to record a thousand or more pictures at current settings, the number of exposures...
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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 ... 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 camera settings, press the button. See page 81 for Info display format. The following shooting information will be displayed in...
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 ... 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 camera settings, press the button. See page 81 for Info display format. The following shooting information will be displayed in...
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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) ...DK-16 viewfinder eyepiece cup. CHARGE lamp AC adapter plug AC inlet Wall plug (shape varies with the D40. . Hold the camera firmly when removing the cup. Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera 7 Supplied Accessories The DK-5 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cap Attach the DK-5 viewfinder eyepiece cap for self-timer ( ...
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) ...DK-16 viewfinder eyepiece cup. CHARGE lamp AC adapter plug AC inlet Wall plug (shape varies with the D40. . Hold the camera firmly when removing the cup. Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera 7 Supplied Accessories The DK-5 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cap Attach the DK-5 viewfinder eyepiece cap for self-timer ( ...
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...and rear lens cover. Care should be taken to prevent dust from the lens. 2 Keeping 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. If the lens is equipped ...the lens aligned with an aperture ring, lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f/-number). Remove the rear lens cap from entering the camera when exchanging lenses. 1 Turn the camera off when removing or exchanging lenses. Aperture Ring If the lens is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M switch, select A (autofocus) or ...
...and rear lens cover. Care should be taken to prevent dust from the lens. 2 Keeping 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. If the lens is equipped ...the lens aligned with an aperture ring, lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f/-number). Remove the rear lens cap from entering the camera when exchanging lenses. 1 Turn the camera off when removing or exchanging lenses. Aperture Ring If the lens is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M switch, select A (autofocus) or ...
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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. 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
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... photographs can be displayed in the monitor. 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... choose the order in which the year, month, and date are displayed, use the World time option in the setup menu ( 83). To reset the camera clock, choose a new time zone, turn daylight saving time on normal menu operation. Basic Setup The first time the...
... photographs can be displayed in the monitor. 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... choose the order in which the year, month, and date are displayed, use the World time option in the setup menu ( 83). To reset the camera clock, choose a new time zone, turn daylight saving time on normal menu operation. Basic Setup The first time the...
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... the card slot cover. 1.2 Slide the memory card in to eject (c). 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. The card can then be removed by...
... the card slot cover. 1.2 Slide the memory card in to eject (c). 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. The card can then be removed by...