Nikon D40x Manuel D’Utilisation

Is there an easy way to take snapshots?

Auto mode

15

Is there an easy way to take more creative shots?

Digital Vari-Program modes

18

What do I do if flash photography is prohibited?

Auto (flash off ) mode

How do I bring out a portrait subject?

Portrait mode

How can I get good landscape shots?

Landscape mode

How do I take snapshots of my kids?

Child mode

19

How do I “freeze” a moving subject?

Sports mode

How do I take close ups of small objects?

Close-up mode

Can I include night backgrounds in my portraits?

Night portrait mode

How do I change camera settings using the shooting
information display?

Shooting information display

22

How do I take a lot of photographs quickly?

Shooting mode

32

Can I shoot a self-portrait?

33

Is there a remote control for this camera?

33

How do I adjust exposure?

Exposure; P, S, A, and M modes

39

How do I freeze or blur moving objects?

Mode S (shutter-priority auto)

41

How do I blur background details?

Mode A (aperture-priority auto)

42

Can I make photos brighter or darker?

Exposure compensation

47

How do I make a time exposure?

Long time-exposures

44

How do I use the flash?

Flash photography, flash mode

34

Can the flash fire automatically when needed?
How do I keep the flash from firing?
How do I prevent red eye?

Red-eye reduction

35

Can I take pictures under low light without the flash?

ISO sensitivity

37

Can I control how the camera focuses?

Autofocus

23

How do I focus on a moving subject?

Focus mode

23

How do I choose where the camera focuses?

Focus area

25

Can I change the composition after focusing?

Focus lock

26

How do I improve image quality?

Image quality and size

29–30

How do I take bigger photographs?
How can I get more photos on the memory card?
Can I take photos at a reduced size for e-mail?