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Nikon The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the DiGiTAL CAMERA Find what you're looking for from: Table of Contents See pages v-vi Find items by function or menu name. pages [_ The Q&A Index See vii-ix Know what you want to do but don't know the function name? Find it from the "question and answer" index. See pages 123-125 _ The Index Search by key word. Error Messages See pages 111-112 If a warning is displayed in the viewfinder or monitor, find the solution here. 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. l)igitutor Digitutor, a series of "watch and learn" manuals in movie form, is available from the following website: httpJ/www.nikondigitutor:com/indm_ _,ng.html Introduction Photographyand Playback Moreon Photography(All Modes) P,S,A,and M Modes Moreon Playback Connectingto a Computer,Printer, orTV PlaybackOptions:The PlaybackMenu ShootingOptions:TheShootingMenu CustomSettings BasicCameraSettings:TheSetup Menu Creating RetouchedCopies:TheRetouchMenu TechnicalNotes To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, readthe follow ing safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will readthem. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated bythe following symbol: _\ This icon markswarnings. To Prevent possible inju% readall warnings before using this Nikon product. WARNINGS z_ Donotlookat the sunthroughthe viewfinder • Do not attempt to insert the battery upside down or Viewing the sun or other strong light source through backwards the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impair • Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive ment heat. • Do not immerse in or expose to water Z_ Usingthe viewfinderdioptercontrol • Replace the terminal cover when transporting the bat When operating the vievvfinder diopter control with tery. Do not transport or store the battery with metal your eye to the viewfinde_, care should be taken not to objects such as necklaces or hairpins put your finger in your eye accidentally • Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged z_ Turneffimmediately in the event ofmalfonction To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming battery when no charge remains from the equipment or AC adapter (available sepa • When the battery is not in use, attach the terminal rarely), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery cover and store in a cool, dry place immediately, taking care to avoid burns Continued • The battery may be hot immediately after use or when operation could result in injury After removing the the product has been used on battery power for an battery, take the equipment to a Nikon authorized ser extended period Before removing the batteryturn the vice center for inspection camera off and allow the battery to cool • Discontinue use immediately should you notice any z_ Donet disassemble changes in the battery, such as discoloration of defor Touching the product's internal parts could result in marion injury In the event of malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician Should the Z_ Observeproperprecautionswhenhandlingthe quickcharger product break open as the result of a fall or other acd • Keep dr_z Failure to observe this precaution could dent, remove the battery and/or AC adapter and then result in fire or electric shock take the product to a Nikon authorized service center • Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be for inspection removed with a dry cloth Continued use could result in fire. z_ Donotuseinthe presenceofflammablegas • Do not handle the power cable or go near the charger Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of during thunderstorms Failure to observe this precau flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire don could result in electric shock z£ Keepoutof reachof children • Do not damage, modify, or forcibly tug or bend the Failure to observe this precaution could result in iniury power cable Do not place it under heavy objects or expose it to heat or flame Should the insulation be z£ Donotplacethe straparoundthe neckof an infantor child damaged and the wires become exposed, take the Plating the camera strap around the neck of an infant power cable to a Nikon authorized service representa or child could result in strangulation five for inspection Failure to observe this precaution A Observeproperprecautionswhenhandlingbatteries could result in fire or electric shock Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled • Do not handle the plug or charger with wet hands Observe the following precautions when handling bat Failure to observe this precaution could result in elec reties for use in this product: tric shock • 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 a_e using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged ii ForYourSafety Useappropriatecables z_ Observecautionwhenusingthe flash When connecting cables to the input and output }acks, Do not operate the flash with the flash window touch use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the put ing a person or object Failure to observe this precau pose to maintain compliance with product regulations don could result in burns or fire _CD-ROMs Using the flash dose to the subject's eyes could cause CD ROMs containing software or manuals should not temporary visual impairment Particular care should be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD be observed when photographing infants, when the ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss flash should be no less than one meter (3gin) from o_damage the equipment the sub}ect Avoidcontactwith liquidcrystal Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal flora the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth • 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 intor means, without Nikon's prior written permission madon in these manuals is accurate and complete, we • Nikon reserves the dght to change the specifications ofthe would appreciate it were you to bdng any errors or omis- hardware 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. FederalCommunicationsCommission(FCC)RadioErequencyInterferenceStatement This equipment has been tested and _und to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 1S of _ _w_, Nikon the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reason able p_otection against harmful interference in a residential D40 installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radi ate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter CAUTIONS terence 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 inferrer 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 author mined 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 Bllowing 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 Noticefor Customersinthe StateofCalifornia from that to which the receiver is connected WARNING:Handling the cord on this product may expose • Consult the dealer o_ an experienced radio/television tech you to lead, a chemical known to the State of Cali_rnia to nidan Br help cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hond_ alT_r handling Nikon Inc, 1300 Wait Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747 3064, USA Tel: 631 547 4200 Notices for Customers in Canada CAUTION ATTENTION This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Cet appareil num@ique de la classe B respecte routes les Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations exigences du R.Sglement sur le mat@iel brouilleur 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 fo_ 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