Owner's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Quick Start Guide
- Owners Manual
- Reset
- Reset Custom Settings (Custom Menu Item)
- Two-Button Reset (Does Not Affect Custom Settings)
- Clock Set (Setup Menu Item)
- Image Quality & Size
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Supplied Accessories
- Parts & Controls
- Getting Started
- Basic Operation
- Advanced Operation
- Using the Camera Menus
- Optional Accessories
- Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Error Messages & Displays
- Available Settings & Default Values
- Using the Command Dial
- Memory Capacity / Image Size
- Specs
- Index
- Scans of Software CD-ROMS
- Scans of Supplied DVDs
- 55-200mm Lens Information
- Warranty for Supplied Lenses
- Warranty Extension Offer for Supplied Lens
- Camera Warranty
Other
Accessories
Viewfinder
eyepiece
accessories
Filters
•
Diopter
adjustment
viewfinder
lenses:
Lenses are available
with
diopters
of
-5,
-4,
-3, -2,
0,
+0.5, +
1,
+2, and +3
m-
1
.
Use
diopter
adjustment
lenses
only
if
the
desired focus can
not
be achieved
with
the
built-in
diopter
adjustment
control (-1.7
to
+0.5
m-
1
).
Test
diopter
adjustment
lenses before purchase
to
ensure
that
the
desired focus can be achieved.
•
DG-2
magnifier:
Magnify
the
scene displayed in
the
center
of
the
viewfinder for close-up
photography, copying,
telephoto
lenses, and
other
tasks
that
require added precision.
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 at a
right
angle
to
the
viewfinder
eyepiece, allowing
the
image in
the
viewfinder
to
be viewed from above
when
the
cam-
era
is
in portrait orientation.
• Nikon filters can be divided
into
three types: screw-in, slip-in, and rear-interchange.
Use
Nikon filters;
other
filters may interfere
with
autofocus or electronic range finding.
• The D40 can
not
be used
with
linear polarizing filters.
Use
the
C-PL
circular polarizing fil-
ter
instead.
• The
NC
and
L37C
filters are
recommended
for protecting
the
lens.
• When using
an
R60
filter, set exposure compensation
to
+
1.
• Moire may occur
if
a filter
is
used
when
the
subject
is
framed against a
bright
light
or
when
a
bright
light
source
is
in
the
frame.
• Center-weighted metering
is
recommended
with
filters
with
exposure factors (filter fac-
tors) over 1
x
(Y48,
056,
R60,
XO,
Xl,
C-PL,
ND4S,
ND8S,
A2,
A
12,
B2, B8,
B12).
a
Approved
Memory
Cards
The follOWing
SO
memory
cards have been tested and approved for
use
in the 040.
All
cards
of
the
designated make and capacity can be used, regardless
of
speed.
SanDisk
64MB,
128MB,
256MB,
512MB,
1
GB,
2GB
,4GB
't
Toshiba
64MB,
128MB,
256MB,
512MB,
1
GB,
2GB*
Panasonic
64MB,
128MB,
256MB,
512MB,
1
GB,
2GB*,4GB*t
Lexar
128
MB,
256
MB,
512
MB,
1
GB,
2
GB*
*
If
card
will
be
used
with
card
reader
or
other
deVice,
check
that
device
t
SDHC
compliant.
If
card
will
be
used
with
card
reader
SjjI
supports
2
GB
and
4
GB
cards.
or
other
device,
check
that
device
supports
SDHC.
1::13
Operation
is
not
guaranteed
with
other makes
of
card. Contact
the
manufacturer for details
on
the
above cards.
Memory
Cards
• Format
memory
cards in
the
camera before first
use.
• Turn
the
power
off
before inserting
or
removing
memory
cards. Do
not
remove
memory
cards from
the
camera, turn
the
camera
o~
or remove or disconnect
the
power
source
during
formatting
or
while
data are being recorded, deleted, or copied
to
a computer. Failure
to
observe these precau-
tions could result in
loss
of
data or in damage
to
the
camera
or
card.
• Do
not
touch
the
card terminals
with
your fingers or metal objects.
• Do
not
apply
force
to
the
card casing. Failure
to
observe this precaution could damage
the
card.
• Do
not
bend, drop, or subject
to
strong physical shocks.
• Do
not
expose
to
heat, water, high levels
of
humidity, or direct sunlight.
1021
Technical
Notes/Optional
Accessories