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Foreword
Thankyou for purchasingthe NikonAF240SV/AF240SVQD.
 It is a very enjoyable,easy-to-usecamera.However,in order to obtainthe best
results,be sureto read this instructionmanualthoroughlybeforeyou begin.
Cameraparts
(Fis.A)                                         (Fig. B)1  Filmframecounter                                        15 Viewfindereyepiece2  Shutterreleasebutton                                       16 FlashreadyLED (green)
3  Selttimerbutton(AF240SVQD only)         17 Filmtake-upspool4  Autofocuswindows                                       18 Cameraback lock-releaselever5  Auto exposuremeteringwindow                                       19 Filmleaderoositionindex6  Lens                                       20 Filmguides                                   i'7   Strap        eyelet                       \                                                               l                21 Cameraback8   Lens cover                                        22 Filmcartridgeconfirmationwindow9  Viewfinderwindow                                       23 Filmchamber10 Red-eyereduction/                                         24 Film rewind fork
   Self-timerindicatorlamp (AF240SVQD only)    25 Batterychamberlid11 Flash                                        26 Mid.-rollrewindlever12 Flashcancel button                                              (Viewfinder)13 Anytimeflash button
14 Power(lenscover)switch                       .l     27 Pictureframe
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Precautions
.Be sureto read this instructionmanualthoroughlybeforeuse,and keep it
 closeat hand.
oDo not subjectthe camerato high temperaturessuch as thoseencountered
 near a heateror stoveor the interiorof a car duringsummer.
oStorethe camerain a cool, dry, clean place.oo not exposeit to chemicals
 such as camphoror naphthalene.Usinga desiccantduringstorageis          r
 recommended.                                                                                                      il
.Close the lenscoverto turn the cameraoff when not in use.This orevents  s
 accidentalreleaseof the shutterand resultingbatterydrain.               s
oDo not attemptto disassemble,repair,or modifythe camerayourself, as it     :
 houseshigh-voltagecircuitrywhich can causean electricshock.Another     ;
 reasonis that theseactionscould causethe camerato malfunction.             :

Attachingthe strap (See Flg.C-page 1 14.)
Threadthe wriststrapthroughthe eyelet,then pass the otherend throughthe
loop and pull it tight.
Installingbatteries(See Fig. D-page 114.)
1. Pullthe batterychamberlid in the directionof the arrowto open.
2. Installtwo AAtype alkaline-manganesebatterieswith the + and - poles
  orientedas showninsidethe batterychamber.
3. Pushthe batterychamberlid back into place untilit clicksshut.
Notes
.Do not use NiCd batteries.
.Removebatteriesfrom the camerawhen not in use for a long time.
.Do not break open or try to rechargebatteries.
.Do not throwbatteriesintoa fire.
oKeepbatteriesout of the reachof children.
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Film speed setting                                                            ,rl.
     The camerais designedto use DX-codedISO 1OOor 400 film,and correctfilm
     speed is automaticallyset. lf non DX-codedfilm or DX-codedlso 2oo film is
      loaded,film speed is automaticallyset to ISO 1OO.                                                                                                                       .i!
    Loadingfilm (SeeFig.E-page 115.)                                     :
       1. Slidethe cameraback lock-releaseleverin the directionof the arrow     , r; ,$
         to open.
     2'Positiontheho|einthebottomofthefi|mcartridgeoVerthefi|mrewindfork
?      and insertthe film cartridgeintothe film chamber.
      3. Pullthe film leaderacrossto the film leaderoositionindex.
      4. Make surethe film liesflat betweenthe film guides.                                                                                                                                  '..       5. Closethe camera back. The film automaticallyadvancesto the first frame.
      Make surethat the number"1" is visiblein the framecounter.
           lf not visible,the film is not loadedproperly.ln this case,repeatprocedures
      from 1 to 5.
          r To confirmthat film is loaded in the camera,glance at the film cartridge
       confirmationwindow.

Taking pictures(SeeFig.F-page 116.)
1. Slidethe powerswitchin the directionof the arrow'                                r
2. Holdthe camerasteadywith both hands.Be carefulnot to blockthe flash, c
  autofocuswindowsor lenswith your fingersor hair.
3. To ensuresharp pictures,make sureyour subjectis at least 1m (3.3 ft) away
  from the camera."
4, Lookthroughthe viewfinderand centerthe main subjectin the viewfinder.
5. Pressthe shutterreleasebuttonlightlyto focusthe subject.
6, Fullydepressthe shutterreleasebuttonto take the picture.
 . The lenscover is interlockedwith the camera'ssafetymechanism.You can
  take picturesonly when the lenscover is open all the way.
* Note: lf the camera-to-subjectdistanceis closerthan 1m (3.3ft), an out-of-
       focus oicturemav result.




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Self-timer operation (AF240SVQD only)(SeeFig.G-page 1jT.)
1. Placethe cameraon a tripodor a secureflat surface.
2. Composethe pictureand pressthe Self-timerbutton.
oTheselttimerindicatorlamp lightsup for 7 sec.,then blinksfor 3 sec. before
 the shutteris released.
'Self-timercan be canceledby pressingthe self{imerbuttonagainor turning
 the power off.





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Flash photography(See Fig. H-page 118.)
Auto flash mode (default)
The cameradetermineswhen flash is needed and fires the flash
automatically.Recommendedflash shootingrange is as follows:
Flash shooting distance range
         Filmspeed               ng range
       tso 100         1 to 2.7m (3.3to 8.9 ft)
        rso 200         1 to 3.8m(3.3to 12.5tI
        tso 400         1 to 5.4m (3.3to 17.7fl
As soon as the flash is fully charged,the green flash ready LED lights uP; the
LED automaticallygoes out after approx. 20 seconds;it lights up again when
you pressthe shutterreleasebutton lightly.To take a picturewith flash,fully
depressthe shutterreleasebutton.Rechargingtakes approx. 6 seconds.
oTheflashreadyLED blinkswhilethe flashis being chargedand the shutter
 releasebuttonis locked.
.Replace the batterywith a fresh one if you notice any delays in charging.
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Flash cancel mode (See Fig. H-2-page 118.)                           t
Whenyou don't wish to use flashto achievea more naturallightingeffect,
pressthe flashcancelbuttonwhileshooting.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         jAnytime flash mode (See Fig. H-3-page 118.)
Wheneveryou want to use fill{lashfor backlitsituations,pressthe
anytimeflashbuttonwhileshooting.
Red-eyereduction
In flash photography,the subject'seyes sometimesappearbrightred in color
pictures(whitein b/w ones)due to a phenomenonknownas "red-eye."To
reducethis effect,your cameracomes with a red-eyereductionlamp.When
the shutterreleasebuttonis pressedlightly,the red-eyereductionlamp lights
up, causingthe size of the subject'spupilto grow smaller,thus reducingthe
possibilityof red-eyeeffect,Be sureto hold down the shutterreleasebutton
halfwayfor a few secondsto lightup the red-eyereductionlamp before
pressingthe buttonall the way to fire the flash.The red-eyereductionlamp
goes out after 10 secondsautomaticallywhileholdingthe shutterrelease
buttonhalfway.

i:{How to use focus lock (See Fig. l-page  119.)
1. Centerthe main subjectin the viewfinder.
2. Lightlypressthe shutterreleasebuttonto lock focus on the subject.
3. Keepingthe shutterreleasebuttonlightlypressed,recomposethe scene.
  Thenfullydepressthe shutterreleasebutton.
Note: To cancelfocus lock,simplyremoveyour fingerfrom the shutterrelease
      button.
Specialfocusing situations (See Fig.J-page  120.)
The followingsubjectsmay be too difficultto focus:
a. Subjectstoo smalt
b. Subjectsbehindglass
c. Dark subjectswith no reflection
d. Glossy,light-reflectingsurfaces,such as shinycars or water
e. Subjectswithoutsolidcontent(i.e.candleflame,fireworks,etc.)
ln the above cases, use focus lock.


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Self-timer:      Activatedby depressingthe Selttimer button;one-shot
(AF240SVQD only) operation;cancelable;10 sec. duration(lightsup for 7 sec.
              and blinksfor 3 sec.)
Flash:            Built-inauto flashwifh recyclingtime of approx.6 sec.            j
               Flashcanceland anytimeflashfunctionsprovided.
Flashshooting
distancerange:   1-2.7m(3.3-8.9ft)at tSO100,1-3.8m(3.3-12.5ft)at tSO200,
              and 1-5.4m(3.3-17 .7 ft)at tSO4OO
Batterylife:      Approx.30 rollsof 24-exposurefilm(20 rollsof 36-exposure
                   film)withflashfor halfof all exposures
Red-eyereduction                                                                                                                           i
f unction:       Provided
Auto poweroff:    \4{J!the powerswitchON, camerapowerautomaticallyturns'"rit
            OFFafterapprox.20 secondswhenthe camerais not in use.To
                  turnthe powerON again,lighilypressthe shutterreleasebutton
                 or turnthe powerswitchON.


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Data imprinting (AFzoSvQDonly)
lmportant:A separatelithiumbatteryfor time and date functionsis builtinto
           this camera.
Parts identifications (See Figs. L and M-page  122.)
(Fig.L)                                  (Fis.M)
1 Date/Timedisplay                    (1) No imprint
2 MODEbutton                         (2) Month/DaylYear
3 SEL button                             (3) Day/Month/Year
4 ADJ button                            (4) Year/Month/Day
                                          (5) Day/Hour/Minute
No imprint mode
lf you do not wish to have any data imprintedon your pictures,simplypress
the "MODE"buttonuntilthe No lmprintdisplaymcde (- - -) appears.
Fivedisplaymodes are availableby pressingthe "MODE"button;they appear
in the ordershown.(Fig.M)

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Settingthe data (See Fig. L-page  122.)
1. Pressthe "MODE"button2 to choosethe desiredmode.
2. Pressthe "SEL"button3 untilthe data you want to correctstartsblinking.
  Pressthe "ADJ" button4 to correctit.
3. Pressthe "MODE"button2 againto finishcorrectingthe data.
Note: Pressingany of the threebuttonsonce advancesthe digits(for Month,
Day,etc.)one at a time. Pressingthe same buttoncontinuouslyadvancesthe
digits quickly,                                                                                ;ta,lili*rylf
Date & Time imprinting (See Fig. N-page  123.)
.When the shutteris released,the "-"  indicatorappearsfor threeseconds
 indicatingimprintingis complete,However,the "-"  indicatorwill not be     ,,-tl
 imprintedon the film.(Fig.N)
oDateor Time is imprintednearthe lowerright-handcornerof the print.Data is
 imprintedin orangeon color prints.
 lmportant: lmprinteddata will be lessdistinctagainsta brightor orange
          backoround.

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Replacing lithium battery (CR2025)when imprinted data is
dim or illegible(See Figs.O and P-page  123.)
1. Open the cameraback, and removethe screwthat securesthe battery
  chamberlid. (Fig.O) Makesure that film is not loaded.
2, Take out the used batteryand installa fresh (CR2025)batterywith the (+)
  side up. (Fig.P)                                                                                      :l
3. Replacethe lid and fastenthe screw.
Specifications
System:     LCD panelauto calendarwith built-inquartzdiqitalclock   :fi
Data imprinting
functions:    Noimprint,MonthiDayNear,Day/Monthffear,Year/Month/Day
            and Day/Hour/Minutecan be selected.
Batterylife:    Approx. 2 years
Powersource: Lithiumbattery(CR2025)
Specificationsand design are subject to change without notice.           ,n?l

Vorwort
WirdankenlhnenfUrdasVertrauen,dasSieNikonmitdemKaufderAF240SV/AF240SVQDentgegenbringen
DieKameraistextremeinfachinderBedienung.DamitSieauchwirklichSpdBmitderKamerahaben,machen
SiesichbittedurcherngehendeLektUrederBedrenungsanleitungmitallenMerkmalenundFunktionenvertraut.
Teilebezeichnung
(Abb.A)                              (Abb.B)
1  Bildzdhler                              15 Sucherokular
2  Ausloser                                 16 Blitzbereitschafts-LED(grun)
3  Selbstauslosertaste(nur AF240SVQD)        17 Filmwickelspule
4  Autofokus-MeBfenster                     18 Ruckwandentriegelung
5  BelichtungsmeBfenster                   19 Filmanfang-lndexmarke
6  Objektiv                                 20 Filmfuhrungen                               *
7  Riemenose                              21 Ruckwand
8  Objektivabdeckung                       22 Filmtypenfenster
9  Sucherfenster                            23 Filmkammer
                         roter                        Auqen/        zur Verrinoerunq10  LED                                           24 Filmruckspulgabel                       (nur                    AF240SV                            QD)   Sel      bstausloser:LeO                                           25 Batteriefachdeckel11 Blitzgerdt                                           26 Taste zum Ruckspulenteilbelichteter
12 Taste fur Blitzabschaltung                      Filme
13 Taste fur Blitzzuschaltung                                               (Sucher)
14 Hauptschalter                                          27 Bildrahmen
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