Time lapse on nikon d40 camera?

Question

can any one tell me how to do this function?

Answer 1

Crash gave you excellent instructions for TIME EXPOSURE, but the Nikon D40 doesn't have time lapse capabilites.  For that you'll need to move up to models like the D200 and D300.

Answer 2

1) USE A TRIPOD!! :)

2) Use your (A)perture setting and set it to a smaller aperture letting the camera do the rest or use the (M)anual setting to adjust both aperture and shutter to your desire.

3) Use a remote to release the shutter if possible. Reduces your chance of shaking the camera.