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The Index Search by function or menu name. Find the solution here. Help Use the camera's on-board help feature for details. Where to do but don't know the function name? See pages 123-125 Error Messages See pages 111-112 ... you 're looking for from the "question and answer" index. See page 3 for help on menu items and other topics. Troubleshooting See pages 108-110 Camera behaving unexpectedly? Find it from : The Table of "watch and learn" manuals in the viewfinder or monitor, find the solution here.
The Index Search by function or menu name. Find the solution here. Help Use the camera's on-board help feature for details. Where to do but don't know the function name? See pages 123-125 Error Messages See pages 111-112 ... you 're looking for from the "question and answer" index. See page 3 for help on menu items and other topics. Troubleshooting See pages 108-110 Camera behaving unexpectedly? Find it from : The Table of "watch and learn" manuals in the viewfinder or monitor, find the solution here.
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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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...observe this precaution could cause permanent visual impairment. Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of children Failure to remove the battery when no charge remains. • When the battery is unplugged. ... the terminal cover when transporting the bat- Before removing the battery turn the camera off and allow the battery to leakage when fully discharged. Continued use immediately should be taken not to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Should the insulation be repaired only by the ...
...observe this precaution could cause permanent visual impairment. Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of children Failure to remove the battery when no charge remains. • When the battery is unplugged. ... the terminal cover when transporting the bat- Before removing the battery turn the camera off and allow the battery to leakage when fully discharged. Continued use immediately should be taken not to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Should the insulation be repaired only by the ...
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... Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. The SDHC logo is prohibited. • Comply with your Nikon product are circulated in European countries: • This product is to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices. iv Notices Unless the...be taken to be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by the government is a trademark. PictBridge is a trademark of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be collected separately. Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that has been...
... Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. The SDHC logo is prohibited. • Comply with your Nikon product are circulated in European countries: • This product is to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices. iv Notices Unless the...be taken to be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by the government is a trademark. PictBridge is a trademark of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be collected separately. Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that has been...
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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 D40x 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 D40x 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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...adjust monitor brightness? What accessories are available for my camera? How do I set the clock? How do I keep the camera from turning off ? How do I set the clock for the D40x 103 Servicing the camera x Cleaning the camera 104 Camera Setup Question Key phrase How do I display the menus... in the menus? CSM/setup menu Can I clean the camera or lens? How do I...
...adjust monitor brightness? What accessories are available for my camera? How do I set the clock? How do I keep the camera from turning off ? How do I set the clock for the D40x 103 Servicing the camera x Cleaning the camera 104 Camera Setup Question Key phrase How do I display the menus... in the menus? CSM/setup menu Can I clean the camera or lens? How do I...
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... card? Autofocus How do if flash photography is prohibited? Focus lock How do I do I take bigger photographs? How do I improve image quality? Digital Vari-Program modes What do I take close ups of small objects? Landscape mode How do I include night backgrounds in my portraits? Shooting mode Is ... Can I make photos brighter or darker? Auto (flash off ) mode How do I take snapshots? Exposure; Exposure compensation How do I control how the camera focuses? ISO sensitivity Can I bring out a portrait subject? Page # 15 18 19 22 32 33 33 39 41 42 47 44 34 35 37...
... card? Autofocus How do if flash photography is prohibited? Focus lock How do I do I take bigger photographs? How do I improve image quality? Digital Vari-Program modes What do I take close ups of small objects? Landscape mode How do I include night backgrounds in my portraits? Shooting mode Is ... Can I make photos brighter or darker? Auto (flash off ) mode How do I take snapshots? Exposure; Exposure compensation How do I control how the camera focuses? ISO sensitivity Can I bring out a portrait subject? Page # 15 18 19 22 32 33 33 39 41 42 47 44 34 35 37...
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...photos at once? How do I bring out details in focus? How do I create a copy with different colors? Can I crop photographs on the camera? Can I get rid of an unwanted photo? Can I view my photos on my photographs? Can I make a small copy of red eye? ...TV? How do I copy photos to make a single image? Can I get rid of a photograph? 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? Viewing, Printing...
...photos at once? How do I bring out details in focus? How do I create a copy with different colors? Can I crop photographs on the camera? Can I get rid of an unwanted photo? Can I view my photos on my photographs? Can I make a small copy of red eye? ...TV? How do I copy photos to make a single image? Can I get rid of a photograph? 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? Viewing, Printing...
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... has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with AF-S and AF-I lenses only. Read this manual for your Nikon digital camera. Lens Autofocus is supported with your purchase of a Nikon D40x single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with interchangeable lenses. A-M mode switch: 8, 28 9. CPU contacts: 45 8. This icon marks settings that can be finetuned from the...
... has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with AF-S and AF-I lenses only. Read this manual for your Nikon digital camera. Lens Autofocus is supported with your purchase of a Nikon D40x single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with interchangeable lenses. A-M mode switch: 8, 28 9. CPU contacts: 45 8. This icon marks settings that can be finetuned from the...
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You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to Know the Camera Camera Body µ ¸ ¹ Ƹ ᕡ ƺ ƹ ƻ Ƽ ƽ ƾ ƿ 1 Infrared receiver 33 2 Power switch 4 3 Shutter-release button 17 4 (exposure compensation) button ... 10 Accessory 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) button 33...
You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to Know the Camera Camera Body µ ¸ ¹ Ƹ ᕡ ƺ ƹ ƻ Ƽ ƽ ƾ ƿ 1 Infrared receiver 33 2 Power switch 4 3 Shutter-release button 17 4 (exposure compensation) button ... 10 Accessory 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) button 33...
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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 menu navigation... left View more photo info Move cursor down . Help is displayed in the monitor by pressing the button. View previous photo Return to Know the Camera 3
...; 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 menu navigation... left View more photo info Move cursor down . Help is displayed in the monitor by pressing the button. View previous photo Return to Know the Camera 3
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Child: 19 -Sports: 19 - Night portrait: 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 - Auto (flash off . Close up: 19 - P-Programmed auto: 40 S-Shutter-...42 M-Manual: 43 Point-and-Shoot Modes (Digital Vari-Programs) Selecting a Digital Vari-Program automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as rotating the mode dial. -Auto: 15 - The Mode Dial The D40x offers a choice of the following twelve shooting modes...
Child: 19 -Sports: 19 - Night portrait: 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 - Auto (flash off . Close up: 19 - P-Programmed auto: 40 S-Shutter-...42 M-Manual: 43 Point-and-Shoot Modes (Digital Vari-Programs) Selecting a Digital Vari-Program automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as rotating the mode dial. -Auto: 15 - The Mode Dial The D40x offers a choice of the following twelve shooting modes...
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... 37, 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 This is room for over 1000 exposures) 16 Warning indicator 3, 111 The Viewfinder The response time and brightness of exposures remaining will show 1.1K).
... 37, 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 This is room for over 1000 exposures) 16 Warning indicator 3, 111 The Viewfinder The response time and brightness of exposures remaining will show 1.1K).
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The Shooting Information Display To view camera settings, press the button. The following shooting information will be displayed in the monitor. The Shutter-Speed and Aperture Displays These displays provide a visual indication ... 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 12 11 1 Focus...
The Shooting Information Display To view camera settings, press the button. The following shooting information will be displayed in the monitor. The Shutter-Speed and Aperture Displays These displays provide a visual indication ... 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 12 11 1 Focus...
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...use of sale) The EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery ( 103, 121) The EN-EL9 is for use with the D40x. Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera 7 CHARGE lamp AC adapter plug AC inlet Wall plug (shape varies with country of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not... bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown above could interfere with the supplied EN-EL9 battery. Supplied Accessories The DK-5 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cap Attach the DK-5 viewfinder eyepiece cap for use with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting...
...use of sale) The EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery ( 103, 121) The EN-EL9 is for use with the D40x. Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera 7 CHARGE lamp AC adapter plug AC inlet Wall plug (shape varies with country of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not... bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown above could interfere with the supplied EN-EL9 battery. Supplied Accessories The DK-5 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cap Attach the DK-5 viewfinder eyepiece cap for use with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting...
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...index on the lens aligned with AF-S and AF-I lenses only. Detaching Lenses Be sure the camera is supported with the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in the camera's bayonet mount and rotate the lens in the direction shown until it clicks into place. Aperture ... switch, select A (autofocus) or M/A (autofocus with an aperture ring, lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f/-number). After removing the lens, replace the camera body cap and rear lens cover. If the lens is equipped with manual priority). To remove the lens, press and hold the lens-release button...
...index on the lens aligned with AF-S and AF-I lenses only. Detaching Lenses Be sure the camera is supported with the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in the camera's bayonet mount and rotate the lens in the direction shown until it clicks into place. Aperture ... switch, select A (autofocus) or M/A (autofocus with an aperture ring, lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f/-number). After removing the lens, replace the camera body cap and rear lens cover. If the lens is equipped with manual priority). To remove the lens, press and hold the lens-release button...
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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 2 Insert the battery. 2.1 After confirming that the power switch is not in the off before removing the battery. 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. To avoid shorting the battery, replace the terminal cover when the battery is in use. 10 Introduction: First Steps 2 Insert the battery. 2.1 After confirming that the power switch is not in the off before removing the battery. Close the battery chamber cover.
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...selector left or right to select item, up or down to shooting mode. See the Menu Guide ( 63) for information on . Using Camera Menus The language menu is only displayed automatically the first time the camera is turned on normal menu operation. Follow the steps below 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 ...
...selector left or right to select item, up or down to shooting mode. See the Menu Guide ( 63) for information on . Using Camera Menus The language menu is only displayed automatically the first time the camera is turned on normal menu operation. Follow the steps below 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 ...
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... will light for information on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately). Front Removing Memory Cards 1. The card can then be removed by hand (d). 12 Introduction: First Steps Close the memory card slot cover. See "Approved Memory Cards" for about a second. Turn the camera off and open the card slot...Press the card in as shown at right until it clicks into place. Confirm that the access lamp is off. 2. Inserting Memory Cards The camera stores pictures on approved memory cards ( 102). 1 Insert a memory card. 1.1 Before inserting or removing memory cards, turn the...
... will light for information on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately). Front Removing Memory Cards 1. The card can then be removed by hand (d). 12 Introduction: First Steps Close the memory card slot cover. See "Approved Memory Cards" for about a second. Turn the camera off and open the card slot...Press the card in as shown at right until it clicks into place. Confirm that the access lamp is off. 2. Inserting Memory Cards The camera stores pictures on approved memory cards ( 102). 1 Insert a memory card. 1.1 Before inserting or removing memory cards, turn the...
