Nikon D40 Guide User Manual page 29

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Smoothly press the shutter release button the rest of the
way down to release the shutter and record the photo
graph. The access lamp next to the memory card slot
cover will light. Oo not _ject the memory cord or remove or
disconnectthe power sourceuntil the Idmp hosgone out ond
recordingis complete.
5 Turn the camera offwhen shooting is complete.
_ ]"he Shutter-Release Butten
The camera has a two stage shutter-release button. The camera focuses and the monRor turns off
when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. To take the photograph, press the shutter release
button the rest of the way down.
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Focus
Take photograph
If additional lighting is required for correct exposure in A_ mode, the
builtdn flash will pop up automatically when the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway (to prevent the flash from firing when lighting is poor,
select _ Auto (flash off) mode). Flash range varies with aperture and ISO
sensitivity (_ 117); remove lens hoods when using the flash. If the flash is
raised, photographs car/only be taken when the flash-ready indicator (_)
is displayed. If the flash-ready indicator is not displayed, remove your fin-
ger briefly from the shutter-release button and try again.
To save battery power when the flash is not in use, return it to its closed
position by pressing it gently downward till the latch clicks into place. For
more information on using the flash, see page 34.
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Tutorial: Point-and-Shoot Photography(,,1 Mode)
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