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    the solution here. Troubleshooting See pages 108-110 Camera behaving unexpectedly? Find the solution here. Help Use the camera's on-board help feature for help on menu items and other topics. See page 3 for details. Digitutor Digitutor, a series of "watch and learn" manuals
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    ) 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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    by a qualified technician. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the battery and/or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the
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    Nikon for the purpose to maintain compliance with product regulations. Observe caution when using the flash Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a person or object. Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire. CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing software or manuals
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    that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks
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    41 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto 42 Mode M (Manual 43 Exposure 45 Metering 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
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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
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    remaining 29, 116 Battery 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
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    shots? Digital Vari-Program modes What do I do if flash photography is prohibited? Auto (flash off portrait? Shooting mode Is there a remote control for this camera? How do I adjust exposure? can I get more photos on the memory card? Image quality and size Can I take photos at a reduced size
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    Viewing, Printing, and Retouching Photographs Question Can I view my photographs on the camera? Can I view more information about photos? Why parts of my photos blink? How do I get rid of an unwanted photo? Can I delete several photos at once? Can I zoom in on pictures to make sure they're in focus
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    .com/support • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequentlyasked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may
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    Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon D40 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with interchangeable lenses. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it handy when using the
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    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 (function) button 77 19 Lens
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    Retouch photo ( 89) Make selection Help For help on the current mode or menu item, press the button. Help is displayed in the monitor while the button is pressed; to scroll the display, press the multi selector up or down. A blinking icon indicates that help on an error or other problem can
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    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
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    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 , the exposure count display will show 1.1K). Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera 5
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    will be displayed in the monitor. See page 22 for information on changing camera settings. 25 24 23 22 21 1 5 20 19 2 6 18 Battery indicator 15 22 "Beep" indicator 74 23 Optimize image indicator 68 24 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 76 25 Manual flash control indicator 78 Flash
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    camera strap as shown below. The MH-23 Quick Charger ( 122) The MH-23 is for use with the supplied EN-EL9 battery. CHARGE lamp AC adapter plug AC inlet Wall plug (shape varies with country of sale) The EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery ( 103, 121) The EN-EL9 is for use with the D40
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    with manual priority). Detaching Lenses Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens-release button while turning the lens clockwise. After removing the lens, replace the camera body cap and rear lens cover. Aperture Ring If the lens is
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    the CHARGE lamp stops blinking. Remove the battery from the charger and unplug the charger. The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages ii-iii and 106-107 of this manual, together with any warnings and instructions provided by the battery manufacturer. Do not use the
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    the off position, open the battery chamber cover. 2.2 Insert a fully charged battery as shown at right. Close the battery chamber cover. Removing the Battery Turn the camera off before removing the battery. To avoid shorting the battery, replace the terminal cover when the battery is not in use. 10
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    photographs can be taken until the camera clock has been set. 1 2 Turn camera on. 3 Select language. 4 Display map of world time zones.* Select local 83). Using Camera Menus The language menu is only displayed automatically the first time the camera is turned on. See the Menu Guide ( 63) for
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    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 as shown at right until it clicks into
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    turn camera off or remove card or battery until formatting is complete and setup menu is displayed. Formatting Memory Cards Use the camera Format When this switch is in the "lock" position, the camera will display a message to warn that photos can not be recorded or deleted and the memory card
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    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 eight seconds (auto meter off ), reducing the drain on the battery. Press the shutter-release button halfway to reactivate the display in the
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    to shooting conditions. 1 Turn the camera on. 1.1 Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on. The monitor will turn on and the viewfinder display will light. 1.2 If the monitor is off, press the button to display shooting information. Check the battery level as described below. Monitor Viewfinder
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    the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. Keep your elbows propped lightly against your torso for support and place one foot half a pace ahead of the other to keep you upper body stable. 3.2 Frame a photo in the viewfinder with the main subject positioned in
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    lens hoods when using the flash. If the flash is raised, photographs can only be taken when the flash-ready indicator ( ) is displayed. If the flash-ready indicator is not displayed, remove your finger briefly from the shutter-release button and try again. Take photograph To save battery power
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    the viewfinder, focus, and shoot. Digital Vari-Program modes are described below. Auto (Flash Off) The built-in flash turns off. Use where flash photography is prohibited, to photograph infants without using the flash, or to capture natural lighting under low light. The camera selects the focus area
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    between the main subject and the background in portraits taken under low light. The camera selects the focus area containing the closest subject. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur. The Built-in Flash If additional lighting is required for correct exposure in , , , or mode, the built-in
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    Basic Playback Photographs are automatically displayed after shooting. The battery level and number of exposures remaining are also displayed. If no photograph is displayed in the monitor, the most recent picture can be viewed by
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    Choose shutter speed and aperture manually Mode M (Manual): 43 Choose how the camera meters exposure, lock exposure, adjust exposure and flash level Exposure: 45 Make colors look natural Take photos under unusual lighting White Balance: 49 See the Menu Guide for information on other operations
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    is also displayed when the button is pressed (shooting mode only), the / , , or (P, S, and A modes only) buttons are pressed, and immediately after the camera is turned on. The display format depends on the option selected for Info display format in the setup menu ( 81). The button can be used
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    halfway. Shutter can be released if camera is able to focus. MF Manual focus User focuses manually ( 28). The AF-Assist Illuminator If (1ft. 8in.-9ft. 10in.); when using the illuminator, use a lens with a focal length of 24-200mm and remove the lens hood. 2- Focus Mode ( 75) Focus mode can also be
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    selected automatically when mode dial is rotated to , , , , , or . Dynamic area User selects focus area manually, but if subject leaves selected focus area even briefly, camera will focus based on information from other focus areas. Use with erratically moving subjects. Selected automatically when
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    Area Selection Controls used Multi selector The D40 offers a choice of three focus areas. At default settings, the camera chooses the focus area automatically or focuses on subject in the center focus area, but the focus area can also be selected manually to compose photographs with the main
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    Focus Lock Controls used Shutter-release button/AE-L/AF-L button Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing, making it possible to focus on a subject that will not be in a focus area in the final composition. It can also be used when the autofocus system is unable to focus (
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    Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus, use manual focus ( 28) or use focus lock ( 26) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph. There is little
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    lens that offers A-M selection, select M when focusing manually. With lenses that support M/A (autofocus with manual priority), focus can be adjusted manually with the lens subject and the camera, measure from the focal plane mark on the camera body. The distance between the lens mounting flange and
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    Image Quality and Size Together, image quality and size determine how much space each photograph occupies on the memory card. Larger, higher quality images can be printed at larger sizes but also require more memory, meaning that fewer such images can be stored on the memory card. Image Quality
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    Image Quality Controls used The camera supports the following image quality options (listed in descending order by image quality and file size): Option Format Description RAW NEF Compressed raw data from the
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    software are required to view NEF (RAW) images on a computer. NEF (RAW) photographs can not be printed by most print services fourdigit number between 0001 and 9999 assigned automatically in ascending order by the camera, and xxx is one of the following three letter extensions: "NEF" for
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    one shot will be taken if flash fires; select Auto (flash off ) mode ( 18) or turn flash off ( 35) for burst photography. 10s Self-timer Use for self-portraits or to reduce blurring caused by camera shake ( 33). 2s Delayed remote Optional ML-L3 remote control required. Use for self-portraits
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    for about two seconds before the shutter is released. In quick-response remote mode, the self-timer lamp will flash after the shutter has been released. Self-timer mode ends when a photograph is taken or the camera is turned off. Single-frame or continuous shooting mode is automatically restored
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    Built-in Flash Controls used The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit subjects. The flash modes available depend on the mode selected with the mode dial; note that the flash can not be used in , , or mode. The default flash setting for Digital VariProgram
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    by pressing the button and rotating the command dial. Custom Settings ( 76, 78) Use Custom Setting 10 (ISO auto) to adjust sensitivity for optimal flash output. Custom Setting 14 (Built-in Flash) can be used for manual flash control. Reference: More on Photography (All Modes)/Using the Built-in
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    focal lengths of 18-300mm or non-CPU lenses with focal lengths of 18- 200mm ( 97-98). Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows. Lenses that block the subject's view of the AF-assist lamp may interfere with red-eye reduction. The flash has a minimum range of 60cm (2ft.) and can not be used in
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    roughly 3200. (auto) and Digital Vari-Program modes also offer an Auto setting that allows the camera to automatically raise sensitivity when lighting "grainy," pictures taken at high ISO sensitivities are prone to mottling. Photos taken at an ISO sensitivity of HI 1 are automatically processed to
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    camera ( 30) White balance ( 49)* Large Auto ISO sensitivity ( 37) , Digital Vari-Program Auto P, S, A, M 200 Shooting mode ( 32) Single frame Fine-tuning ( 70) reset to 0. Option Metering ( 45) Flash compensation ( 48) Exposure compensation ( 47) Flash sync mode ( 34) , , , P, S, A, M
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    are not equipped with an aperture ring. Non-CPU lenses can only be used in exposure mode M, when aperture can be adjusted manually using the lens aperture ring (in other modes, the shutter-release will be disabled). The camera exposure meter and a variety of other features can not be used ( 97
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    and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations. This mode is recommended for snapshots and other situations in which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture. To take photographs in programmed auto: 1 Rotate the mode dial to P. 2 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot
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    when shooting at slower shutter speeds. To prevent blur, try increasing ISO sensitivity ( 37), using the built-in flash ( 34) or an optional Speedlight ( 99), mounting the camera on a tripod, or using a vibration reduction (VR) lens. Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto) 41
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    A (Aperture-Priority Auto) In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture from values between the minimum and maximum for the lens while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. Small apertures (high f/-numbers) increase depth of field, bringing
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    to values between the minimum and max- imum values for the lens. To take photographs in manual exposure mode: 1 Rotate the mode dial to M. 2 Rotate limits of the exposure metering system are exceeded, the displays will flash. Display Description Optimal exposure If indicator is to right of
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    blurring caused by camera shake, use a tripod or an optional remote control ( 33, battery or an optional AC adapter. Note that noise may be present in long exposures; before shooting, choose On for the Noise reduction option in the shooting menu. 44 Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode M (Manual
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    Center-weighted Spot Description Recommended in most situations. Camera meters a wide area of the frame and lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts, type G and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel. Type G lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring. CPU lens Type G lens
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    Autoexposure Lock Controls used AE-L/AF-L button If the subject is not in the metered area when center-weighted or spot metering is used, exposure will be based on lighting conditions in the background and the main subject may not be correctly exposed. This can be prevented by using
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    in the shooting information display. Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to ±0. Exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off. -1 EV No exposure compensation +2 EV The Button Exposure compensation can also be adjusted by pressing the button and
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    compensation is shown in the shooting information display. Normal flash output can be restored by setting flash compensation to ±0.0. Flash exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off. The ( ) Button Flash compensation can also be adjusted by pressing the ( ) and buttons and
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    Auto Camera sets white balance automatically. Recommended for most situations. Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting. Fluorescent Use under fluorescent lighting. Direct sunlight Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight. Flash Use with built-in flash or optional Nikon flash units
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    Photographs on the Camera To play photographs : To View additional photographs View photo information Zoom in on photo Use Description Press multi selector to are rotated for display in the monitor during playback. 7 - Image Review ( 75) Choose whether to display photographs as they are taken. 15
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    Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in full status 54 7 Mode 4 12 2 Retouch indicator 89 8 Exposure compensation.... 47 3 Camera name 9 Focal length 1 3 4 5 4 Metering 45 10 Flash mode 35 7 6 8 5 Shutter speed 39-44 11 Frame number/total 9 10
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    ...54 2 Retouch indicator 89 3 Highlights (indicated by flashing border) 4 Frame number/total number of images 4 brightness in the image. Note that camera histograms are intended as a guide only and may differ from those . Delete photo Delete highlighted photograph ( 54). Protect photo ( )
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    15× (medium images) or 10× (small images). Press to zoom out. While View other areas of image photo is zoomed in, press multi selector up, down, left, or right to view areas of image not visible in shooting information ( 22). Reference: More on Playback/Viewing Photographs on the Camera 53
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    exit without deleting the photograph. Delete ( 65) This option can be used to delete multiple photographs. 54 Reference: More on Playback/Viewing Photographs on the Camera
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    PictureProject software can then be used to copy photographs to the computer, where they can be organized, retouched, and printed. Before Connecting the Camera Install PictureProject from the supplied installer CD. To ensure that data transfer is not interrupted, be sure the camera battery is
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    ) and select Stop USB Mass Storage Device. Mac OS X Drag the camera volume ("NIKON D40") into the Trash. During Transfer Do not turn the camera off or disconnect the USB cable while transfer is in progress. Camera Control Pro Camera Control Pro (available separately; 103) can be used to operate the
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    with a card slot (see the printer manual for details). If the printer supports DPOF ( 117), photographs can be selected for printing using Print set (DPOF) ( 61). • Take the camera memory card to a developer or digital printer center. If the center supports DPOF ( 117), photographs can be selected
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    camera battery is fully charged. If 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 PTP ( 84). 2 Turn the printer on. 3 Turn the camera to zoom in on the current photo ( 53). To view six photographs
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    print style from Printer default (default for current printer), Print with border (print photo with white border), or No border, then press OK to select and return default to print at current printer settings. Only options supported by the current printer can be selected. Reference: Connecting to
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    Option Description Print select Print selected pictures (see below). Print (DPOF) Print current DPOF print order ( 61). Create index print of all JPEG photos, to maximum of 256. Confirmation dialog shown at right will be displayed; press OK to display menu of print options. Choose page Index print
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    in the playback menu is used to create digital "print orders" for PictBridge-compatible printers and devices that support DPOF. Selecting Print set (DPOF) from Done and press OK. To print the current print order when the camera is connected to a PictBridge printer, select Print (DPOF) in the
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    ( 103). 1 Choose the appropriate video mode ( 83). 2 Turn the camera off. Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the video cable. 3 Connect the video cable as shown. Connect to video device 4 Tune the television to the video channel. 5 Turn the camera on and press to begin
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    Menu Guide Using Camera Menus Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the button. and manage photos ( 65). Adjust shooting settings ( 68). Personalize camera settings ( 74). Format memory cards and perform basic camera setup (
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    available. Make selection. Press the shutter-release button halfway to exit the menus and return to shooting mode. The monitor will turn off. 64 Menu Guide/Using Camera Menus
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    setup menu; 80). See "Using Camera Menus" ( 63) for more information on using the menus. Option Description Delete Delete all or selected photos. 65 Playback folder Choose folder highlighted picture. Selection shown by icon. Complete operation. Menu Guide/Playback Options: The Playback Menu 65
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    folders on the memory card. Rotate Tall Select On to rotate "tall" (portrait-orientation) photos for display in the camera monitor. Photographs taken with Off selected for Auto image rotation ( 88) will be displayed in "wide" (landscape) orientation. 66 Menu Guide/Playback Options: The Playback Menu
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    show or Exit to return to the playback menu. Print Set (DPOF) Choose Select/set to select photographs for printing on a PictBridge printer or DPOF-compatible device ( 57). Choose Deselect all? to remove all photos from the current print order. Menu Guide/Playback Options: The Playback Menu 67
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    CSM/Setup menu option in the setup menu; 80). See "Using Camera Menus" ( 63) for more information on using the menus. Option Take photos in black-and-white. Custom Customize image optimization settings ( 69). Optimize Image Use a type G or D lens for Guide/Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
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    subjects. Choose Custom to select a user-defined tone curve created using Camera Control Pro (available separately; 103). See the Camera Control Pro manual for details. Default setting: Auto. • Color mode: Control color reproduction. Photos taken in modes Ia and IIIa are adapted to the sRGB color
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    existing photograph Description Neutral gray or white object is placed under lighting that will be used in final photograph and white balance is measured by camera ( 71). White balance is copied from photo on memory card ( 72). 70 Menu Guide/Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
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    and press OK). 4 The message, "Take photo of white or gray object filling viewfinder under shooting information white balance displays will flash as shown at right. To button all the way down. 6 If the camera was able to measure a value for white balance Guide/Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu 71
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    other cameras, but only photographs created with D40 can be used as source for preset white balance. Note that if a new value is measured for white balance, white balance will be set to the measured value even if Use photo is currently selected in the preset white balance menu. 72 Menu Guide
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    of memory buffer may drop). "Job nr" is displayed at the bottom of the viewfinder during processing. Noise reduction will not be performed if the camera is turned off before processing is com- plete. Frame rates will slow if On is selected in continuous shooting mode ( 32). Menu
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    Setup menu: Option Option 7 Image review 75 13 AE lock 77 8 Flash level 76 14 Built-in flash 78 9 AF-assist 76 15 camera focuses in single-servo AF (AF-S or when shooting stationary subjects in AF-A autofocus mode), while the release timer is counting down in self-timer and delayed remote
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    frame, continuous, self-timer, and remote control mode ( 32). 5: Metering (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Choose how the camera meters exposure ( 45). 6: No displayed in the monitor but will not be saved. 7: Image Review If On (the default setting) is selected, photographs will Guide/Custom Settings 75
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    flash Note that when the illuminator is off, the camera may not be able to focus on poorly at the selected value (flash level is adjusted appropriately ISO-AUTO. Unless a flash is used, these photos taken with the flash at slow shutter speeds, in daylight, or against a bright background. Choose a flash
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    the shutter-release button halfway does not lock exposure. If On is selected, exposure will lock when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Menu Guide/Custom Settings 77
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    built-in flash has a Guide Number of 18/59 (ISO 200, m/ft., 20°C/68°F). A icon flashes in the viewfinder and shooting information display when Manual is longer battery life. Option Short Normal (default) Long Custom Description Monitor and exposure meters remain on for 4s. When Image review is
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    ( 33). The default setting is 10s. 17: Remote on Duration Choose how long the camera will wait for a signal from the remote before cancelling delayed or quick-response remote modes ( 33). Choose shorter times for longer battery life. The default setting is one minute. Menu Guide/Custom Settings 79
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    86 Info display format 81-82 Firmware version 86 Auto shooting info 83 Dust off ref photo 87 World time 83 Auto image rotation 88 LCD brightness 83 Video mode 83 Language 84 Image comment the setup menu can not be selected. 80 Menu Guide/Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu
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    the card may contain. Be sure that any valued files have been copied to a computer before formatting. Formatting Memory Cards Do not turn the camera off or remove the memory card while formatting is in progress. Info Display Format Choose one of the following shooting information display formats for
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    74 7 Battery indicator 15 8 Number of exposures remaining 15, 116 Preset white balance recording indicator ......71 PC mode indicator 56 9 Manual flash control indicator 78 Flash compensation indicator picture and return to the setup menu. 82 Menu Guide/Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu
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    NTSC television or VCR. Choose PAL when connecting the camera to a PAL video device. The Clock Battery The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is charged as necessary when the main battery is installed or the camera is powered by an optional EH-5 AC adapter
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    Language (LANG) Choose the language for camera menus and messages from: De Deutsch German to a computer or PictBridge printer. Choose PTP when connecting to a PictBridge printer or using Camera Control Pro (available separately). See "Connecting to a Computer" for information on selecting a USB
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    subsequent photo- graphs digit folder number assigned automatically by the camera NIKON (100NIKON, 101NIKON, 102NIKON, etc.) will be visible when Current is selected for Playback folder ( 66). Renaming changes all folders with the same name but leaves the folder numbers intact. Menu Guide/Basic Camera
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    or insert another memory card in the camera. Mirror Lock-Up Lock the mirror in the up position when inspecting or cleaning the low-pass filter that protects the camera image sensor ( 105). Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version. 86 Menu Guide/Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu
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    be viewed using computer imaging software. A grid pattern is displayed when reference images are viewed on the camera. Image Dust Off is used to reduce the effects of dust in NEF (RAW) photographs. See the Capture NX manual for more information. Menu Guide/Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu 87
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    for first shot applies to all images in same burst, even if camera orientation is changed during shooting. Camera orientation is not recorded when Off is selected. Choose this option when taking photographs with the lens pointing up or down. 88 Menu Guide/Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu
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    in the setup menu; 80). See "Using Camera Menus" ( 63) for more information on using the flash. 90 Red-eye correction* Correct "red-eye" caused by the flash. photos as JPEG Fine quality images; save where otherwise noted, copies created from RAW photos are 3,008×2,000 pixels in size. Menu Guide
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    menu: 1 2 Highlight menu item. 3 Display selection screen. 4 Highlight photo. * Display retouch options. † * Photos can also be highlighted using command dial. To view selected picture full frame, and return to full-frame playback. 90 Menu Guide/Creating Retouched Copies: The Retouch Menu
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    flash. To Use Description Press to zoom in, to zoom out. While photo be created if the camera is unable to photos have the same image quality as the original. Depending on the size of the crop, the copy may be 2,560×1,920, 1,920×1,440, 1,280×960, 960×720, or 640×480 pixels in size. Menu Guide
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    selects a picture size first and then selects one or more photographs to copy at the selected size as described on the following page. 92 Menu Guide/Creating Retouched Copies: The Retouch Menu
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    Selected pictures are marked with icon. Confirmation dialog displayed. 9 10 Highlight Yes. * Copy photos and exit to full-frame playback. * To return to Step 7 without creating copies, highlight when small pictures are displayed. Menu Guide/Creating Retouched Copies: The Retouch Menu 93
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    effects of gain are visible in the Preview column. 6 Press the multi selector left or right to highlight Image 2. Repeat Steps 2-5 to select the second photo and adjust gain. 94 Menu Guide/Creating Retouched Copies: The Retouch Menu
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    and select new photos or adjust gain, press . • Save: Save the overlay without viewing a preview. After an overlay is created, the camera will enter full -frame playback ( 50) with the new picture displayed in the monitor. Image Overlay Only RAW photographs created with the D40
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    Accessories One advantage of digital SLR cameras is the wide variety of accessories they support. See our web sites or product catalogs for up-to-date information on accessories for the D40. Flash units (Speedlights) ML-L3 remote control Viewfinder accessories Lenses Batteries Software
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    by "AF-S" or "AF-I" at the beginning of the lens name. The following CPU lenses can be used with the D40. Camera setting Focus Mode Metering Lens/accessory AF MF (with electronic range finder) MF Digital Vari Program, P, S, A M , , 1 AF-S, AF-I Nikkor 9 9 9 9 99 PC-Micro Nikkor
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    can interfere with red-eye reduction. The Built-in Flash The built-in flash can be used with CPU lenses with focal lengths of 18-300mm. The flash may be unable to light the entire subject with the following lenses at ranges less than those given below: Lens AF-S DX ED 12-24mm f/4G AF-S ED
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    , remove the accessory shoe cover. The built-in flash will not fire when an optional Speedlight is attached. When used with compatible flash units such as the optional SB-400, SB-800, and SB-600 Speedlights or SB-R200 wireless remote Speedlight, the D40 supports the advanced Nikon Creative Lighting
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    on D40, flash mode is automatically set to TTL and light only. shutter release is disabled. Set Speedlight to A (non-TTL auto) mode. 2. Autofocus is available only with AF-S VR ED 105mm f/2.8G IF Micro 4. Available when camera is used to select flash mode. Nikkor lenses. Use Only Nikon Flash
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    manual for detailed instructions. If the Speedlight supports the Creative Lighting System, refer to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. The D40 is not included in the "digital SLR of the lens. When an SC-series 17, 28, or 29 sync cable is used for off-camera flash photography, correct
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    viewfinder for close-up eyepiece photography, copying, telephoto lenses, and other tasks that require added precision. accessories Eyepiece adapter required (available separately). • Eyepiece adapter: Attach the DG-2 magnifier to the D40. • DR-6 right-angle viewing attachment: The DR-6 attaches
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    them to video tape ( 62). • ML-L3 wireless remote control: Use as a remote shutter release for self-portraits or to prevent blur caused by camera shake. The ML-L3 uses a 3V CR2505 battery. Remote 1 2 3 4 5 controls Software • Capture NX: A complete photo editing package with support for
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    crystal from the monitor from entering your eyes or mouth. Servicing the Camera and Accessories The D40 is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or Nikon service representative once every one to two years, and that
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    the filter be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized service personnel. To prevent the camera from powering off while the mirror is raised, use a full-charged battery or an optional EH-5 AC adapter and EP-5 AC adapter connector ( 103). 1 Remove the lens and turn the camera on. 2 Select Mirror lock-up from
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    lightly dampened in pure water and then dry the camera thoroughly. irreparable damage. The lens and mirror are easily damaged. Dust and lint camera on and release the to deteriorate or produce a white blur effect in photo- shutter a few times before putting it away. graphs. Store the battery
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    may enter the camera when lenses are removed or exchanged. Once inside the camera, this foreign matter may adhere to the low-pass filter, where it may appear in photographs taken under certain conditions. To protect the camera when no lens is in place, be sure to replace the body cap provided with
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    again. If the problem persists, turn the camera off and press the reset switch (see right; note that this resets the clock). In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. Reset switch Connector cover 108 Technical Notes/Troubleshooting
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    • Non-CPU lens is attached: rotate camera mode dial 39, 43, to M. 45 • Mode dial rotated to S after shutter speed of bulb 41, 43 selected in mode M: choose new shutter speed. • Replace battery in remote control. 103 • Choose remote control mode. 33 No photo taken when remote con- • Flash is
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    to PTP. Photo is not displayed on TV. Choose correct video mode. Can not copy photos to computer. Choose correct USB option. Can not use Camera Control Pro. Set USB to PTP. 51 30 66 66 88 88 88 54 13, 15 55, 57 58, 84 62, 83 55 55, 56 110 Technical Notes/Troubleshooting
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    8, 39 Lens not attached. Attach a lens. / (blinks) / (blinks) • No lens attached: attach lens. • Attached lens is not CPU lens: select mode M. 8 39, 43, 45 Initialization error. Turn camera off and then on again. (blinks) Turn camera off, remove and reinsert battery, and then turn camera on
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    with Nikon-authorized service representative. x, 16-17 Contact Nikon-authorized service representative. x Help A blinking is displayed in the monitor or viewfinder indicates that a description of the current problem can be viewed by pressing the button. 112 Technical Notes/Troubleshooting
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    4: Shooting mode1 5: Metering1 6: No memory card? 7: Image review 8: Flash level 9: AF-assist 10: ISO auto 11: /Fn button 12: AE-L/AF-L 13: AE lock 14: Built-in flash 15: Auto off timers 16: Self-timer 17: Remote on duration Flash mode1 Autoexposure lock1 Exposure compensation1 Flexible program1
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    7: Image review On 8: Flash level - flash - 15: Auto off timers Normal 16: Self-timer 10 s 17: Remote on Video sale) 0 Varies with region of sale Varies with region of sale - Mass storage NCD40 Off On - Center - Off - Off - Off - 0.0 - Auto - Auto - Auto Slow* Fill flash
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    ). Set aperture (mode A; 42). Set aperture (mode M; 43). + Set exposure compensation (modes P, S, and A 47). Flash settings + Choose a flash mode P, S, A, and M modes; 34-36). + Set flash compensation (P, S, A, and M modes; 48). Fn button (available when the following options are selected for
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    of frames that can be taken before shooting stops. Actual number of photos that can be taken before buffer fills may vary with make of memory (Mode P) The exposure program for mode P is shown in the following graph. F (lens focal length)≤55mm 135 mm ≥ F > 55 mm F > 135 mm Aperture Shutter speed
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    Control ( 99-101) The following types of flash control are supported when a CPU lens is used in combination with the built-in flash or optional SB-400, SB-800, or SB-600 Speedlights. • i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR: Flash output is adjusted for a natural balance between the main subject
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    given below (values may differ from color temperatures given by photo color meters): Fine tuning White balance None -3 -2 -1 +1 +2 +3 Auto 3,500 K-8,000 K Fine tuning added to value selected by camera Incandescent 3,000 K 3,300K 3,200K 3,100K 2,900K 2,800K 2,700K Fluorescent* 4,200
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    -lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lenses Effective pixels 6.1 million CCD Image size (pixels) 23.7×15.6mm; total pixels: 6.24 million • 3,008×2,000 (Large) • 2,256×1,496 (Medium) • 1,504×1,000 (Small) Lens mount Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts Compatible lenses
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    manual Flash mode Flash-ready indicator Accessory shoe Nikon Creative Lighting System X-contact only; flash synchronization at shutter speeds of up to 1/500 s TTL flash control by 420-segment RGB sensor. i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR and standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR
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    charge if left unused. The battery level displayed by the camera may vary with changes in temperature. Specifications Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for
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    Lens (Available Separately) Type G-type AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens with built-in CPU and Nikon mount Supported cameras Nikon DX-format digital cameras information Supplied to camera body Zoom Zoom adjusted by rotating lens ring Focus Autofocus with low-noise motor; manual focus Min. focus
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    mode), 4, 18 (protect) button, 3, 54 (remote control indicator), 32, 33 (self-timer) button, 2, 33 (self timer indicator), 32, 33 (sports mode), 4, 19 (thumbnail) button, 3, 50, 52, 53 A A. See Aperture-priority auto Accessories. See also Battery; Lens; Flash, optional optional, 96-103 supplied
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    , 29-31, 70 Image review (Custom Settings menu), 75 Image size auto; Auto mode; Digital Vari-Program; Programmed auto; Manual mode; Shutterpriority auto Flash, mode Remote. See Accessories, optional; Shooting mode, delayed remote; Shooting mode, quick-response remote Remote control, 32-33, 103 Remote
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    USB (setup menu), 55, 84 V Video cable, 62, 103 Video device, 62 Video mode (setup menu), 62, 83 VIDEO OUT, 2, 62 Viewfinder, 5, 14, 16, 102, 111- 112 accessories, 102 focus, 14 indicators, 5, 111-112 Viewing photographs. See Playback W (white balance indicator), 6, 49, 70-72 White balance, 49, 70-
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