Reference, Reference 21 – Nikon D40 User Manual
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This section builds on the Tutorial to cover more advanced shooting and playback options.
More on Photography (All Modes): 22
P, S, A, and M Modes: 39
See the Menu Guide for information on other operations that can only be performed in P, S, A, and M
modes, including customizing sharpening, contrast, color saturation, and hue (“Optimize Image”;
68, 69).
More on Playback: 50
See the Menu Guide for other playback options ( 65–67).
Connecting to a Computer, Printer, or TV: 55
Use the shooting information display
The Shooting Information Display:
22
Shoot a moving subject or focus manually
Focus:
23
Adjust image quality and size
Image Quality and Size:
29
Take photographs in one at a time, in bursts, or
using the self-timer or a remote control
Shooting Mode:
32
Use the built-in flash
Using the Built-in Flash:
34
Raise ISO sensitivity when lighting is poor
ISO Sensitivity:
37
Restore default settings
Two-Button Reset:
38
Let the camera choose shutter speed and aper-
ture
Mode P (Programmed Auto):
40
Freeze or blur motion
Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto):
41
Choose whether to blur background objects
Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto):
42
Choose shutter speed and aperture manually
Mode M (Manual):
43
Choose how the camera meters exposure, lock
exposure, adjust exposure and flash level
Exposure:
45
Make colors look natural
Take photos under unusual lighting
White Balance:
49
View photographs on the camera
Viewing Photographs on the Camera:
50
Copy photographs to a computer
Connecting to a Computer: 55
Print photographs
Printing Photographs:
57
View photographs on TV
Viewing Photographs on TV:
62