Nikon D40x Manuel D’Utilisation

The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit sub-
jects.  The flash modes available depend on the mode selected with the mode dial; note
that the built-in flash can not be used in  ,  , or   mode.  The default flash setting for Dig-
ital Vari-Program modes is automatically restored when the mode dial is rotated to a new
setting or the camera is turned off.

Lowering the Built-in Flash
To save power when the flash is not in use, press it gently downward until the latch clicks
into place.

1

Rotate the mode dial to 

,  ,  ,  , or  .

2

Choose a flash mode.

3

Take pictures.  Unless   (off ) is selected, the flash will pop up
as required when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway
and fire when a photograph is taken.

1

Rotate the mode dial to P, S, A, or M.

2

Press the 

 button to raise the flash.

3

Choose a flash mode.

4

Choose a metering method and adjust exposure.  

5

Take pictures.  The flash will fire  whenever a picture is taken.  To prevent the flash from
firing, lower the flash.