Nikon D 40 Quick Start Manual

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Parts of the Camera❏ MH-23 Quick Charger(with power cord* )❏ EN-EL9 rechargeableLi-ion battery(with terminal cover)❏ StrapPackage ContentsThe following items are found on the camera:The following items are included with the camera:SetupSetupThis guide provides first-time users with informationon taking photographs with the D40, on copyingp h o t o g r a p h s t o a c o m p u t e r, a n d p r i n t i n gphotographs. Complete information on using yourNikon digital camera can be found in the NikonGuide to Digital Photography with the D40 and thePictureProject Reference Manual (on CD).Taking PhotographsTaking Photographs❏ DK-5 eyepiece cap(for use with self-timer; clips to strap)❏ Quick Start Guide (this guide)❏ Guide to Digital Photography❏ WarrantyConfirm that the package contains the items listed below. Purchasers of the lens kit option shouldconfirm that the package also includes a lens. Memory cards are not provided; please use one ofthe Secure Digital (SD) memory cards listed on page 102 of the Guide to Digital Photography.❏ Body cap❏ Accessory shoe coverD40 camera❏ DK-16 viewfinder eyepieceFor more information on taking photographs and other camera operations, see theGuide to Digital Photography. See the other side of this guide for information onusing the supplied PictureProject software to copy photographs to a computer, andprinting photographs via direct USB connection.Continued on reverse ...❏ PictureProject installer CD (gray)❏ PictureProject reference CD (silver)Digital Camera Attach the StrapAttach the StrapQuick Start Guide❏ UC-E4 USB cableDigitutor“Digitutor,” a series of “watch and learn” manuals inmovie form, is available at the following website:http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.htmlReady the CameraReady the CameraStand with onefoot half a pace infront of the otherKeep yourelbows inHold the hand-gripwith your right handSupport the lens withyour left handFrame a photo in the viewfinder with the main subjectpositioned in any of the three focus areas.Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that itfills a larger area of the frame, or zoom out to increase thearea visible in the photograph (select longer focal lengthson the lens focal length scale index to zoom in, shorterfocal lengths to zoom out).Frame a PhotographFrame a PhotographZoom inZoom outView the ResultsView the ResultsTo delete the photograph currently dis-played in the monitor, press the button.A confirmation dialog will be displayed.Press the button again to delete the im-age and return to playback. To exit with-out deleting the picture, press the but-ton.Photographs are automatically displayedafter shooting. If no photograph is dis-played in the monitor, the most recentpicture can be viewed by pressing thebutton. Additional pictures can be dis-played by rotating the command dial orpressing the multi selector left or right.To end playback and return to shootingmode, press the shutter-release buttonhalfway.Focus and ShootFocus and ShootPress the shutter-release button halfway. The camerawill automatically select the focus area containing thesubject closest to the camera and focus on this subject.If the subject is dark, the AF-assist illuminator may lightto assist the focus operation and the flash may pop up.The monitor will turn off.When the focus operation is complete, the selectedfocus area will be highlighted, a beep will sound, andthe in-focus indicator (●) will appear in the viewfinder.Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest ofthe way down to release the shutter and record thephotograph. The memory card access lamp will light.Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnectthe power source until the lamp has gone out andrecording is complete.21Rotate the Mode Dial toRotate the Mode Dial toChoose a Language and Set the ClockChoose a Language and Set the ClockA language-selection dialog will be displayed the first time the camera is turned on.Follow the steps below to choose a language and set the camera clock.Turn camera on. Language-selection dialog displayed.Display map of world timezones.Select language.Insert a Memory Card (Available Separately)Insert a Memory Card (Available Separately)Before inserting or removing memory cards, turnthe camera off and open the card slot cover.Slide the memory card in as shownabove until it clicks into place.Insert as shownResetting the clock: Use the World time option in the setup menu to change the cameraclock. See the Guide to Digital Photography for details.* Shape of cord depends oncountry of sale.Select local time zone.Display daylight saving timeoptions. Highlight On if daylightsaving time is in effect.Set clock and return to shootingmode. Monitor will turn off au-tomatically.Shutter-releasebuttonPower switchEyelet for camera strapViewfinder eyepiececup(playback)buttonMonitorDiopter adjustmentcontrolMulti selectorCommand dialMemory card access lampBattery-chamber coverViewfindereyepiece(playbackzoom) buttonBattery-chamber cover latchMode dialMemory card slot cover(delete) buttonZoom ringFocal length scaleLens mountingindexInsert the BatteryInsert the BatteryInsert terminals firstin orientation shownAttach a LensAttach a LensCare should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or bodycap is removed.Lens mounting indexKeeping the mounting index on the lens aligned with themounting index on the camera body, position the lens inthe camera’s bayonet mount and rotate the lens in thedirection shown until it clicks into place.If the lens is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M switch, selectA (autofocus) or M/A (autofocus with manual priority).Autofocus is available with AF-S lenses. The lens kit optionincludes an AF-S lens; for information on other lensesthat can be used with the D40, see the Guide to DigitalPhotography.Format the Memory CardFormat the Memory CardMemory cards must be formatted in the D40 before first use. Note that formattingmemory cards permanently deletes all photographs and other data they may contain.Be sure all data you wish to keep have been copied to another storage device beforeformatting the card.Setup menu displayed whenformatting is complete.Highlight icon for current menu.Press button. Menus displayedin monitor.*Turn camera on.Display options. Highlight Yes. Format card. Do not turn cameraoff or remove card or batteryuntil formatting is complete.Position cursor in setup menu.Highlight Format memory card.Highlight .EnFace upUSB connector(under cover)Charge the BatteryCharge the BatteryA completely exhausted battery will charge in about 90 minutes.Insert as shown Charging completeStops blinking ChargingBlinks Focus the ViewfinderFocus the ViewfinderSlide the diopter adjustment controlup and down until the focus bracketsare in sharp focus. When operatingthe diopter adjustment control withyour eye to the viewfinder, be carefulnot to put your fingers or fingernailsin your eye.Focus brackets (menu) button(thumbnail) buttonBuilt-in flashAF-assist illuminatorThe memory card accesslamp will light for abouta second.* If setup menu is displayed, proceed to .

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