Technical Notes/Optional Accessories 103

Accessories for the D40

At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D40. Up to date infor-
mation is available at Nikon websites or from our latest product catalogs.
Connecting the Optional EP-5 Power Connector and EH-5 or EH-5a AC Adapter
See the manuals for the EP-5 and EH-5 or EH-5a for details.
Power
sources
•EN-EL9 rechargeable Li-ion battery: Additional EN-EL9 batteries are available from local
retailers and Nikon service representatives.
•EH-5 and EH-5a AC adapters: Use to power the camera for extended periods. EP-5 power
connector required (available separately).
•EP-5 power connector: Connect the EH-5 or EH-5a to the D40.
Body caps •BF-1A body cap: The BF-1A keeps the mirror, viewfinder screen, and low-pass filter free of
dust when a lens is not in place.
Video cables •EG-D100 video cable: View photos on TV or record them to video tape ( 62).
Remote
controls
•ML-L3 wireless remote control: Use as a remote shutter release for self-portraits or to prevent
blur caused by camera shake. The ML-L3 uses a 3V CR2505 battery.
Software
•Capture NX: A complete photo editing package with support for RAW images.
•Camera Control Pro: Control the camera from a computer and save photos to disk.
Note: Capture NX and Camera Control Pro automatically check for updates if an Internet
connection is detected at startup. Be sure to update to the latest version.
1Turn the camera off and open the battery-chamber (c) and
power-connector (d) covers.
2Insert the EP-5 into the battery chamber as shown at right,
making sure the “+” and “–” terminals are in the correct orien-
tation.
3Guide the power cord into the opening left by the power con-
nector cover and close the battery-chamber cover.
4Connect the EH-5 or EH-5a AC adapter plug to the AC inlet on the AC adapter (e) and
the EH-5 or EH-5a DC plug to the EP-5 DC in connector (f). When the cam era is pow-
ered by the AC adapter, the battery-level indicator in the monitor will show .
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