Nikon D40 User Manual

Introduction: First Steps 11
Basic Setup
The first time the camera is turned on, the language selection dialog shown in Step 1 will be
displayed in the monitor. Follow the steps below to choose a language and set the time
and date. No photographs can be taken until the camera clock has been set.
Using Camera Menus
The language menu is only displayed automatically the first time the camera is turned on. See the
Menu Guide ( 63) for information on normal menu operation.
Turn camera on. Select language.
Display map of world time zones.* Select local time zone.
* UTC field shows time difference between selected time zone and Coordinated Universal Time
(UTC), in hours.
Display daylight saving time options. Highlight On if daylight saving time is in effect.
Display date menu. Press multi selector left or right to select item,
up or down to change.
To reset the camera clock, choose a new time
zone, turn daylight saving time on or off, or
choose the order in which the year, month, and
date are displayed, use the World time option in
the setup menu ( 83).
Exit to shooting mode.
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Nikon D40 Specifications

General

Sensor Resolution	6.1 megapixels
Sensor Type	CCD
Autofocus Points	3
Screen Size	2.5 inches
Continuous Shooting Speed	2.5 fps
Weight	475 g (1.05 lb)
Effective Pixels	6.1 million
Image Sensor	23.7 x 15.6 mm CCD
Lens Mount	Nikon F mount
Image Processor	Nikon EXPEED
Shutter Speed	30 - 1/4000 sec
Storage	SD card
Battery	EN-EL9 lithium-ion battery
ISO Sensitivity	200-1600 (expandable to 3200)
Viewfinder Type	Optical pentamirror
Dimensions	126 x 94 x 64 mm (4.96 x 3.7 x 2.52 in)