Nikon D3000 Getting to Know the Camera, The Camera Body

Getting to Know the Camera

Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual.

The Camera Body

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1	Mode dial ...................................	4
2	Focal plane mark (E) ..........	49
3	R(information) button.........	6

4E(exposure compensation)

	button...................................	77
	N(aperture) button.............	71
	Flash compensation button
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5	Shutter-release button ........	29
6	Power switch..........................	25
7	AF-assist illuminator.............	43
	Self-timer lamp......................	56
	Red-eye reduction lamp .....	60

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8	Infrared receiver	56		Lens release button	17
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9	BF-1A body cap		18	Mirror......................................	172
10	CPU contacts		19	Lens mount .............................	49
11	Built-in flash............................	58	20	BS-1 accessory shoe cover
12	M(flash mode) button .........	58		..............................................	162
	Y(flash compensation)		21	Accessory shoe (for optional
	button...................................	79		flash unit) ...........................	162
13	Eyelet for camera strap		22	VIDEO-OUT connector........	116
14	Connector cover		23	Reset switch..........................	179
15	E(self-timer) button ...........	57	24	USB connector
	Fn (function) button ...........	134		Connecting to a
16	Mounting index.....................	16		computer............................	106
				Connecting to a printer ..	107

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