Nikon D40X 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 D40X Specifications

General

Camera Type	Digital SLR
Sensor Resolution	10.2 megapixels
Sensor Type	CCD
Sensor Size	23.6 x 15.8 mm
ISO Sensitivity	100-1600 (expandable to 3200)
Lens Mount	Nikon F mount
Continuous Shooting Speed	3 fps
LCD Screen Size	2.5 inches
LCD Resolution	230, 000 dots
Viewfinder Type	Optical pentamirror
Battery Type	EN-EL9 Lithium-ion battery
Dimensions	126 x 94 x 64 mm
Shutter Speed	30-1/4000 sec
Storage Media	SD/SDHC
Weight	495 g (body only)