Where to Find It Find what you're looking for from: The Table of Contents Find items by function or menu name. See pages v­vi The Q&A Index See pages vii­ix Know what you want to do but don't know the function name? Find it from the "question and answer" index. The Index Search by key word. See pages 123­125 Error Messages See pages 111­112 If a warning is displayed in the viewfinder or monitor, find the solution here. Troubleshooting See pages 108­110 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 in movie form, is available from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html Introduction Tutorial Photography and Playback More on Photography (All Modes) P, S, A, and M Modes Reference 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 For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all warnings before using this Nikon product. WARNINGS Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment. Using the viewfinder diopter control When operating the viewfinder diopter control with your eye to the viewfinder, care should be taken not to put your finger in your eye accidentally. Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing the battery, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Do not disassemble Touching the product's internal parts could result in injury. In the event of malfunction, the product should be repaired only 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 presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire. Keep out of reach of children Failure to observe this precaution 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 an infant or child could result in strangulation. Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product: · Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment. · Do not short or disassemble the battery. · Be sure the product is off before replacing the battery. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. · Do not attempt to insert the battery upside down or backwards. · Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat. · Do not immerse in or expose to water. · Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery. Do not transport or store the battery with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins. · Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains. · When the battery is not in use, attach the terminal cover and store in a cool, dry place. · The battery may be hot immediately after use or when the product has been used on battery power for an extended period. Before removing the battery turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool. · Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation. Observe proper precautions when handling the quick charger · Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock. · Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire. · Do not handle the power cable or go near the charger during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. · Do not damage, modify, or forcibly tug or bend the power cable. Do not place it under heavy objects or expose it to heat or flame. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take the power cable to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock. · Do not handle the plug or charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. ii For Your Safety Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain compliance with product regulations. CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing software or manuals should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CDROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment. 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. Using the flash close to the subject's eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed when photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than one meter (39in.) from the subject. Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth. Notices · No part of the manuals included with this product may be · Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval from the use of this product. system, or translated into any language in any form, by any · While every effort has been made to ensure that the informeans, without Nikon's prior written permission. mation in these manuals is accurate and complete, we · Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omishardware and software described in these manuals at any sions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your time and without prior notice. area (address provided separately). Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter- CAUTIONS ference to radio communications. However, there is no Modifications guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular The FCC requires the user be notified that any changes or installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer- modifications made to this device that are not expressly ence to radio or television reception, which can be deter- approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user's authormined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is ity to operate the equipment. encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or Interface Cables more of the following measures: Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the · Increase the separation between the equipment and limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different Notice for Customers in the State of California from that to which the receiver is connected. WARNING: Handling the cord on this product may expose · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television tech- you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to nician for help. cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. D40 Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Notices for Customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Tel.: 631-547-4200 ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Notices iii Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: · This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste. · For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management. Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law. · Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced · Cautions on certain copies and reproductions Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, The government has issued cautions on copies or reprogovernment bonds, or local government bonds, even if ductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, such copies or reproductions are stamped "Sample." bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or copies are to be provided for business use by a company. securities which are circulated in a foreign country is proAlso, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the hibited. government, licenses issued by public agencies and priUnless the prior permission of the government has been vate groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal obtained, the copying or reproduction or unused postage coupons. stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohib· Comply with copyright notices ited. The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the gov- works such as books, music, paintings, woodcuts, prints, ernment and of certified documents stipulated by law is maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this prohibited. product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws. Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user's responsibility. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for preset white balance and for Info display format>Wallpaper. Care should be taken to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices. Trademark Information Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft corporation. The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association. The SDHC logo is a trademark. Adobe, Acrobat, and Adobe Reader are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. PictBridge is a trademark. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. iv Notices Table of Contents For Your Safety........................................................................ii Notices........................................................................ ...